A day at our school in downtown Tucson begins early, with breakfast at 7:30am, and goes late, until dismissal at 5pm (3:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays). In between, there’s a lot to do, experience, and, most of all, learn.
Breakfast, 7:30-8:00 The school opens at 7:30 as the school’s 80+ scholars begin to arrive by car, city bus, street car and on foot. Staff members serve a simple, healthy breakfast every morning to all Imago Dei scholars who want it. Most do.
Morning Classes, 8:00-12:00 Scholars focus on academics and enrichment activities. The school’s curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Faith Studies, Technology, plus regular instruction in Art, Music, P.E., Graduate Support classes, Study Hall, W.I.N. groups and other enrichment activities.
Lunch, Recess and Independent Reading, 12:00-1:30 Scholars enjoy fresh, healthy, tasty meals prepared by Gibson Food Hall & Market. All grades get a half-hour for outdoor play (inside depending on the weather). Scholars also celebrate their love of reading with their favorite new books during I.R. It’s not time for homework or make up assignments – it’s about reading for the love of reading! We also uses this time for one-on-one reading tutoring and book clubs.
Afternoon Classes, 1:30-3:30 5th and 6th period include more learning in our small classroom settings.
Enrichment Activities, 3:30-5:00 Our scholars enjoy late afternoon enrichment activities including cycling, Santa Theresa Tile Works, our Las Milipitas community farm, Tucson Museum of Art, the Children’s Museum of Tucson, library visits, Second Sky, music lessons and more. Early dismissal is at 3:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays so staff can meet and plan.
Don’t forget about FIELD TRIPS! Our longer days and downtown location help us to really embrace the community we call home, so on any given day you might find our scholars taking in an educational show at the Fox Tucson Theatre, visiting the University of Arizona campus on the streetcar, or visiting museums, historical sites, art galleries and natural attractions all over Southern Arizona. Imago Dei partners with many community organizations and institutions to open the doors of opportunity for our students in every way possible. Our teachers and staff also volunteer to take small student groups to events like UA football, volleyball and softball games; local concerts; and theater productions .