One of the most important decisions a parent can make is choosing a school for their children. Self Development Academy is a highly ranked school where students are inspired to achieve and grow in academics and as individuals.
Self Development Academy has been proudly serving generations in the Mesa area for over 20 years and began at the request of parents of children who attended Self Development Preschool.
Self Development Preschool offers a thematic advanced curriculum focusing on the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children. Multiple generations of families have attended the school due to the positive impact it has had on its students. The preschool program offered at Self Development Preschool also provides a strong foundation to ensure students are successful at Self Development Academy.
The philosophy of Self Development Academy instills intrinsic motivation, as students become engaged learners. This philosophy is the guiding force for the Self Development Academy program that effectively meets students’ academic and social needs and challenges them to reach their full potential.
Self Development Academy follows an advanced curriculum design. Students learn one full grade level ahead of Arizona State Department of Education standards. This design begins in the kindergarten classroom, where students learn key subject matter yielding knowledge for a classroom environment transition for first grade. The school’s success focuses on teaching children the advanced curriculum utilizing a structured and methodical approach in a nurturing environment.
The classroom concentrates on mastery of math reading, and writing. Teachers teach listening and communication skills, as well as higherlevel thinking, and provide a nurturing classroom for social emotional learning. By the end of their kindergarten year, children are reading at or above first-grade level, writing grammatically complete sentences, and authoring and editing their own books. Mathematical components include number concepts and an introduction to addition and subtraction, with daily math facts, fact families, and word problems.
The kindergarten program is a critical aspect of Self Development Academy’s comprehensive program. Students, who begin their education and remain at Self Development Academy throughout middle school, leave with an outstanding academic foundation, inspiring exceptional futures.
Self Development Academy has programs for all students grades K-8 with a focus on concept mastery. A strong early literacy program is the focus for students in grades K-2. Students in grades 3-5 are challenged with an accelerated program to set them up for success in our middle school program for grades 6-8. Our middle school program allows students the opportunity to participate in high school level courses in all subject areas. Students have the opportunity to successfully complete courses such as Geometry, Algebra II, Physics, Chemistry, Civics, and high school level literacy courses.
The advanced curriculum design encourages concept mastery and academic confidence in all grade levels. While adding to the student’s knowledge base, the teachers instill good learning and study skills, such as note-taking, organizational skills, and presentation skills. This is done in a supportive environment, where students are encouraged and supported by their teachers. Support staff, also known at Self Development Academy as pull-out teachers, are available, as well, to assist students with concept mastery and/or enhance the curriculum.
Besides the emphasis on student learning and academic growth, students have opportunities to develop other talents and skills, such as art and music. Students have the chance to participate in after-school clubs as well. The Sports Club and Tutoring Club are among the multiple clubs offered beginning at the first-grade level. Other after-school clubs and activities include Dance, Choir, Drama, Chess, and Science Olympiad. Students are urged to participate in these activities, which enhance their physical and academic skills, as well as provide social opportunities outside the classroom during the school year.
Self Development Academy is currently enrolling for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year for in-person instruction at the Mesa campus, as well as online learning through Self Development Online Academy. Given the school’s status in the community, admission to the school is in high demand. Space is extremely limited.
To begin the registration process and to schedule a tour, please contact Self Development Academy at (480) 641-2640 or visit our website at selfdevelopmentacademy.com. If you are interested in learning more about the programs offered at Self Development Preschool, please contact them at (480) 396-3522