Academics
The SUSD Academics Department communicates the expectations of state and District content standards and provides ongoing professional development to promote best practices for teaching and learning.
All content areas in SUSD teach the Arizona State Standards, specific to each grade level and course. For more information on the Arizona Department of Education Academic State Standards, please visit the Arizona Department of Education website.
Academics News
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As we approach graduation in a few weeks’ time, the excitement is palpable for our students concluding their K-12 journey. This milestone not only signifies the end of high school but also the beginning of new opportunities and adventures.
We are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Latin honors system for the Class of 2025, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This system includes Summa Cum Laude (4.5+ GPA), Magna Cum Laude (4.25-4.49 GPA), and Cum Laude (3.75-4.24 GPA).
School Letter Grades
The Arizona State Board of Education A-F School Letter Grades for the 2023-2024 school year have been released. We are happy to report that SUSD is an A rated district and that 29 of our 30 schools earned an A or a B rating.
Arizona School & District Letter Grades
2023-2024 School Year
| School | 2023 - 2024 Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| Anasazi | A |
| Cherokee | A |
| Cheyenne | A |
| Cochise | A |
| Cocopah | A |
| Copper Ridge | B |
| DCES | A |
| DCMS | A |
| Echo Canyon | A |
| Hohokam | B |
| Hopi | A |
| Ingleside | A |
| Kiva | A |
| Laguna | A |
| Mohave | B |
| Mountainside | A |
| Navajo | A |
| Pima | B |
| Pueblo | A |
| Redfield | A |
| Sequoya | A |
| Tavan | A |
| Tonalea | B |
| Yavapai | B |
| High Schools & Scottsdale Online | |
| Arcadia | A |
| Chaparral | A |
| Coronado | B |
| DMHS | A |
| Saguaro | A |
| Scottsdale Online (SOL) | D |
| District | A |
Contact Us
Dr. Kimberly Dodds Keran
Director of Teaching & Learning
480-484-5009
Sarah Torrilhon
Director of Gifted & Accelerated Programs
480-484-5015
Michelle Irvin
Fine Arts & PE Coordinator
480-484-5051