The kindergarten classes at Archway Classical Academy Glendale celebrated Arizona’s birthday in true pioneer fashion. Kindergarteners dressed up in their finest southwest cowboy and cowgirl gear as they participated in some fun pioneer activities while learning more about the great state that they live in. Arizona became the 48th state in the union on February... Read More »
In 2015, Great Hearts opened its doors to Archway Lincoln and Lincoln Preparatory in the East Valley of Arizona and was named after President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 and served as the President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. You (along with Shakespeare) may be... Read More »
A Great Hearts Academy, Maryvale Prep, was awarded $5,000 from The Neighborhood Grant through the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. This grant enabled Maryvale Prep to build a school garden on its campus, helping students learn agriculture skills and how to care for the Earth. This garden will also bring natural beauty to the campus which... Read More »
Archway Lincoln first grade teacher, Cori Bagby, was surprised by representatives from the Arizona Cardinals, in partnership with Microsoft, to honor Mrs. Bagby as an excellent teacher with an inspiring and remarkable story of perseverance and courage. Marcel Shipp, former running back for the Arizona Cardinals, greeted her class and presented her with a... Read More »
According to a report by Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a teacher’s average workday is 10 hours and 40 minutes. This includes an average of 7 hours, 20 minutes of required school hours; 1 hour, 42 minutes at school, before and after school; and another 1 hour, 35 minutes working at home. ... Read More »