Declaration“We, as members of Children First Academy, commit ourselves to every child, every opportunity, every day.” Mission “Every one of our children, every opportunity to perform, every day they are with us.”
I am a child.I come to you, a teacher.I bring a whisper.Can you hear the poem in it?I am a child.
I come to you, a teacher.Will you tell me what to think, Or show me how?Will you teach me answers, Or the symmetry of a question well composed?I am a child. I come to you, a teacher. Will learning be only about doing things right, Or about doing the right things?A thing of joy, Or of duty?I am a child.I come to you, a techer.Which will matter most to you,My soul,Or my grade?I am a child. I come to you, a teacher. Can you teach me to chart my journey, Or must you use a standard measureTo place me alwaysIn the shadow of others?I am a child.I come to you, a teacher.Will I go away from you ascending my strengths,Or hobbled by my weaknesses?I am a child.I come to you, a teacher.I bring you all I am,All I can become.Do you understand the trust? |
 SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Nation's Largest School for Homeless Children Offers More than a Quality Education. The students who enroll in Children First Academy - Phoenix are not typical public school students. Many of the children routinely go without life's basic necessities - food, clothing, air conditioning, water, and most importantly a stable home life. Although many of the students never spend more than one night in the same place, they always have their school to attend each day. It fulfills much more than the typical school's role; it is the sense of stability these children so desperately need.
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Our Values  Enthusiasm – we are joyful and appreciate the gifts of each day.
Citizenship – we are good stewards of democracy and we are engaged in the democratic process Excellence – our ethic in everything we do and say. Responsibility – in our actions, our rewards and ownership of all the we have and all that we are. Dedication – doing our personal best in all endeavors. Compassion-seeking understanding and perspective in our daily interactions. Perseverance – diligence in our assigned roles and tasks coupled with the tenacity to do our personal best. Change – we expect and accept change as a function of who we are and embrace the opportunities it brings. Integrity – through honesty in our actions we achieve trust with each other. Optimism – we hold hope dear and have faith in one another. Resourcefulness – solutions abound in every experience and relationship.
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