The Arizona Charter Schools Association announced yesterday that BASIS Flagstaff Biology Teacher Sheri Jordan is a finalist in their Teacher of the Year award. “Sheri refuses to give up on students who are not performing well in her classroom. She tracks every assignment, lab report, quiz, and test score. If a student falls below a C average, she encourages them to come to her class before or after school or during lunch for additional tutoring. She has hosted pizza parties at her own expense … [Read more...] about Teacher of the Year Finalist from Basis
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Governor Signing State Budget
“Today, I proudly signed into law a conservative and comprehensive budget plan that adds real resources to our State’s most critical programs, while setting aside dollars for the fiscal challenges that lay ahead. I applaud and commend legislators of both chambers who worked with me in good faith to make this possible. “It is worth remembering how far we’ve come together. When I took office in January 2009, the State of Arizona faced an estimated budget deficit of nearly $3.5 billion … [Read more...] about Governor Signing State Budget
Restaurants Serving Up Lunch at Charter Schools
While the new charter school in Flagstaff, Basis, is known for its rigorous course work and anticipated high test scores, few people realize they also have a unique alternative to the average school cafeteria. From smoky pulled-chicken sandwiches to authentic Asian cuisine, students can order meals from locally owned restaurants including Mix, Big Foot BBQ, Stage Left Deli and Golden Dragon. These options are available on designated days Monday through Thursday, while Fridays are set aside … [Read more...] about Restaurants Serving Up Lunch at Charter Schools
The Power of Touch
Touch is perhaps the most powerful sense of all. From the moment we are born, before our eyes are open, a gentle touch calms us and lets us know someone cares. In the beginning stages of life, a nurturing touch helps create a bond that shapes us for the rest of our lives. Even though research cannot prove exactly how touch positively affects us, it has shown that those who are physically touched on a regular basis experience higher levels of the hormone oxytocin. According to the National … [Read more...] about The Power of Touch
Basis School Preparing for School Year
Flagstaff's newest charter, Basis School, plans to begin school August 17th. Kara Kelty, the Head of the Basis Flagstaff campus says she is enthusiastic about the school. "We have 515 enrolled with a few openings in certain grades," she tells FBN. Governor Jan Brewer, the Basis President and Board Chairman Craig Barrett, and Basis Founders Michael and Olga Block attended a ribbon cutting ceremony in Flagstaff yesterday. Basis school is located at 1700 Gemini Dr., on McMillan Mesa in … [Read more...] about Basis School Preparing for School Year
