About SKILLS Private Academy
Highly qualified teachers and staff teach students where and how they are willing to learn. We provide differentiated lessons that follow the Arizona State Standards in these areas:
READING AND WRITING
Students are taught using grade-level standards, with modified lessons and accommodations students can easily access content. Individualized attention means maximum progress. Teachers use curriculum from Shurley, Unique, and Read Naturally. Students have the latest technology available in Chromebooks and iPads to provide practice safe written language and closely monitored research opportunities.
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MATH
The curriculum used to teach math includes Unique, TouchMath, and Saxon. Teachers use manipulatives along with several other resources to focus on real-life use of math skills. While learning grade-level math standards, students are taught, to exchange money in the community, make a budget, use measurements in recipes, and more. Students have measured and built raised beds for a garden. Math is hands-on and relevant.
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Science and social studies curricula are taught in units using Unique and individualized upper-level lessons aligned to state standards. Students are also given access to local area resources and interaction within the community to learn through hands-on experiences. Some of our community-based field trips include visits to Coronado National Memorial, San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area, Colossal Cave, and Ramsey Canyon, Patterson Observatory, and the Air and Space Museum. Each year students have an opportunity to participate in a school-wide science fair where classes work together produce one class project.
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Education Designed for Autism and Learning Disabilities
Welcome to SKILLS Private Academy, where learning is personalized and every student is supported. With two campuses located in Sierra Vista, we proudly specialize in educating students with autism and learning disabilities in a safe, structured, and encouraging environment designed for success.We are currently accepting new enrollments and invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, campuses, and community. Whether you’re looking for enrollment information, school resources, or upcoming events, everything you need is right here. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to supporting your family every step of the way.
Parent Feedback
SKILLS has been a blessing for our son he is excelling in everything. He is talking more. He's expressing himself. Overall, there are no words to explain how SKILLS has impacted our family. We love having our son in SKILLS it is such a blessing. As for the staff they are amazing and we couldn't ask for better. Thank you SKILLS Private Academy.​
Mom - 2nd grade student
Timberly Williams
