Members of a UA fraternity make additions and repairs at La Paloma Academy’s South campus, reports KGUN 9.

KGUN 9 features the nominees for the 2019 Copper Cactus Awards, which includes La Paloma Academy schools.

KGUN 9 Features the Benefits of La Paloma’s Free Full-Day Kindergarten

On April 2 the Mayor and city will pay tribute to a Tucson native who has impacted thousands of lives in our community

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La Paloma’s full-day kindergarten is the focus of a Tucson News Now story in which Superintendent Jackie Trujillo is interviewed. The report looks at how full-day kindergarten provides a long-term academic advantage to students.

Studies Show Social and Academics Excel with Kinder Students in All-Day Programs

Tucson, AZ (March 1, 2018) – The mission of La Paloma Academy is to build a solid foundation for every child that passes through their doors. Kindergarten is such an important year as a student starts their true school career. With that in mind, La Paloma knows the benefits of full-day Kindergarten are tremendous. That is why the school continues to make it easier for parents by offering their program at no cost.

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Charter school will receive funding to distribute free fruits and vegetables to every student.

A report on KGUN 9 features La Paloma South teacher Andrea Lithgow explaining the benefits of ClassDojo, a popular app used at all La Paloma Academy campuses. ClassDojo allows parents to keep up with their student’s academic progress in real time and provides instant communication between parents and teachers.

Getting back into the routine of school can be difficult. KGUN 9 spoke with La Paloma South teacher Shuanna Fuentes, who describes the procedures she follows to help kids adjust to the new academic year while at school and home.

Teachers and parents often disagree about how much homework is too much. KGUN 9 talks to La Paloma South Principal Paul Bummer, who says the school’s teachers use common sense in assigning an age-appropriate amount of homework. Principal Bummer also stresses parental involvement and the use of school resources to lessen the strain of homework.

All three La Paloma Academy campuses commemorate milestone anniversary

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One of only 68 Arizona schools, La Paloma South earned a Bronze Achievement Award for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS), in recognition of the positive and safe learning environment provided to students.