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Curriculum K–8th Grade

The Tuller Method is a system of self-paced mastery centered around a topic that is investigated using various academic disciplines (reading, writing, spelling, art, math, and science). Also known as interdisciplinary or integrated studies, our learning system gives students the opportunity to grasp a subject as a whole and not in separate parts that must be unified later. 

 

The Tuller Method employs workbooks, textbooks, and syllabi published by the Tuller School Workshop. In addition, mainstream textbooks, computer technology, current, authentic, and culturally appropriate teaching philosophies, activities, and methods are integrated into our curriculum. Students progress at their own rate in small groups of comrades, on their own, or with assistance. Children with ADHD or who may underachieve as well as gifted and accelerated students thrive in our environment.

 

After the first three years of elementary work, the Tuller Method combines group instruction with individual assessment and progress. The work in each intermediate and junior high group in all subjects is planned around a single unit project. Our project work helps to provide students with essential strategies that will prepare them for cooperative high school and college level curriculums. When appropriate, diagnostic and remedial work is provided.

 

Classrooms accommodate a maximum of 16 students so that individualized and specialized teaching becomes a reality. Grades are sent to parents quarterly. Frequent parent-teacher communication is expected.

  "I don’t have enough words to explain how Tuller School made a difference in my son’s life. I thank God and all Tuller Staff for caring for him and taking so much time to teach and guide him everyday at his own pace. Tuller is a good school with Angels."

 

 Kindergarten
(Tuller Method: I Can Booklets)

A program designed to practice fundamental skills towards Reading Readiness, Phonics, Handwriting, and Science.

 1st–3rd Grades
(Tuller Method: Fruit and Flower Booklets)

Reading, Writing, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, Math, and Science.

 4th Grade

State & Local History (History of Arizona from Ice age to Modern day including Spanish History, Aztec History, and History of the Relationships of the major religions), Comprehensive Language Arts, Math, and Science.

 5th-6th Grades

World History (History of the World from the end of the last ice age to the age of discovery (12,000 BC to 1500 AD), Comprehensive Language Arts, Math, and Science.

 7th Grade

World History (History of the world from the age of discovery to modern day

 (1500 AD to Present), Comprehensive Language Arts, Math, and Science

 8th Grade
American History (History of the United States from the Civil War to modern day

 (1860 AD to Present), Comprehensive Language Arts, Math, and Science.

 

 All students participate in

Chapel services, Spanish, PE, Music, and Art classes.

In addition, all students are instructed on

how to operate computers and navigate the Internet.