Signature Programs
The following signature programs are provided by Sandpiper to help every student explores his or her unique interests and to unlock every student's full potential.
Dual Language Spanish Immersion
In Sandpiper Elementary's signature immersion program, English-speaking students will spend half of the instructional school day learning subjects in Spanish and the other half learning in English. Students undertake the same rigorous school curriculum in both halves of the day, with the same learning outcomes expected.
The program is designed for students in grades K-6, as well as an immersion program for 4-year-old Pre-K children.
Little Scholars Pre-Kindergarten with Spanish Enrichment
Located at Sandpiper Elementary School, Spanish Enrichment Instruction is provided in addition to the Core Knowledge Curriculum. This class is for 4 year olds and is taught by a certified and highly qualified teacher who is fluent in Spanish. The class follows the district's academic calendar and transitions to the K-6 Sandpiper Dual Language Spanish Immersion program. This full-day program meets Monday through Friday and is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
For more information about Core Knowledge with Spanish Enrichment, please contact the Community Education Department at (602) 449-2200, 2201 or 2202. Preschool registration is through the PVSchools Community Education department.
Preschool
Visit Community Education's website for more information about preschool.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support is a systems approach to establish the social culture and the behavioral supports needed for all children in a school to achieve both social and academic success (Sugai and Horner, 2002). Our Sandpiper community believes that every child can be successful if provided the right conditions. For more information, read our PBIS Parent Handbook.
Spanish Enrichment
Sandpiper offers a Special Area class to enrich our Spanish Immersion program for our K-3 students. This class gives all students the opportunity to learn and practice their Spanish as well as learn more about Spanish culture.
Technology
Students 2nd grade and up have 1-to-1 Chromebooks. Second-grade and lower-grade students have access to iPads.