Mailing Address
Sierra Vista Academy
7501 E. Oak Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Principal: Ms. Rhonda Rickard
Grades: 6-12
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Mascot: Lion
Year Opened: 2003
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Phone: 480-484-7900
Fax: 480-484-7901
Arizona Department of Education Label
Sierra Vista has earned the highest Education label possible for alternative schools which is "Performing".
- U.S. Department of Education Funding
- A Title I School
- A North Central Accredited School
- Mentoring- Check & Connect Program
- Incentives and events recognizing exemplary students
- Sense of community (school wide functions, Title I family night activities, etc.)
- Role modeling by staff and students- Positive Behavior Intervention Supports emphasizing PRIDE (acronym)
- Onsite Community Specialist, Interpreter/Translator, Health Assistant, part-time Psychologist, Academic Guidance Counselor, Collaborative Peer Educator/Behavior Intervention Specialist, Transition Specialist, Security, full-time School Resource Officer
- Online Computer Courses (Partnership with Pinnacle Education)
- Special Education
- ELD Program
- 504 Accommodations
8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Monday – Thursday/Classroom Instruction
Transition services
Collaboration with the East Valley Institute of Technology
Lions Quest
Prevention Programs - Community Bridges
Points of Pride
Positive Responsible Integrity Dedication Excellence (PRIDE)
OUR MISSION
Our staff at Sierra Vista Academy (an alternative school) is committed to maintaining a proactive environment in which students who have not achieved success in the traditional environment feel valued, secure, and self confident. We serve students who have a documented history of disruptive behavior/multiple suspensions, students with attendance issues and/or are identified as dropouts, and students in poor academic standing. Additionally we foster a classroom atmosphere that addresses academic, social, and emotional needs, motivating all students to develop a positive attitude toward themselves, their community, and their education.
OUR VISION
Sierra Vista Academy is committed to academic excellence and provides programs and opportunities designed to meet the needs of students. Sierra Vista Academy is a safe respectful environment that promotes integrity, accountability, and effective communication.
OUR GOAL
As an alternative school, we are committed to providing a safe learning environment that empowers all students to develop leadership, respect, integrity, concern for others, and the courage to accept challenges. We believe that our purpose is to educate all students to high ethical and academic standards so that they are prepared to be academically and professionally competitive in an ever-changing world.
