Education & Community Services

The 7th Hour student success program is designed to help students succeed in the core areas of Math and English Language Arts through supervised homework help and essential skills instruction. In the first 45 minutes, students will work on homework, complete missing assignments, and continue their IXL progress. After a short break, students will receive assistance in planning, organization, time management, goal-setting, and agenda reviews, followed by direct instruction in note-taking, annotating text to enhance reading and comprehension skills, exam preparation, and test-taking strategies, as well as assessing individual learning styles. Students will need to bring a snack and water, or cash, so they can purchase something from the Snack Shack at the end of the day. Good behavior is expected and reinforced to ensure a beneficial learning environment for all students. The discipline protocol is as follows: the first offense results in a verbal warning, the second offense involves a phone call to a parent, the third offense entails a meeting with the parent and the student, and the fourth offense leads to expulsion from the program with no refund. These specialty programs rely on the respect and common courtesy of all participants, guided by the instructors, to help students achieve their individual learning goals.

Sonoran Trails After-School Sports! Get ready to play, compete, and have fun—right on campus, right after school! Each week, Sonoran Trails athletes will build skills, practice with their teams, and play games in a fun, supportive environment. Soccer Each week, children will build their soccer skills and put them into action with scrimmages against classmates, right after school. Our on-campus sports program makes it easy to stay active without extra weekend practices, giving kids more freedom while still enjoying the excitement of soccer. This is a fun, convenient way to develop skills, stay fit, and make soccer a part of an active lifestyle!

Black Mountain athletes will learn skills, practice, and scrimmage each week right on campus, right after school. Kids are divided by age/ability. Let's get back outside and play!

Desert Willow athletes will learn skills, practice, and scrimmage each week right on campus, right after school. Kids are divided by age/ability. Let's get back outside and play!

Horseshoe Trails athletes will learn skills, practice, and scrimmage each week right on campus, right after school. Kids are divided by age/ability. Let's get back outside and play!

In this 2-session class, The Holland Center, ECS and volunteers from the Arizona Quilting Guild introduce students to sewing and quilting skills using a student sewing machine. After applying skills, students will walk away with a beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home. Open to all students. In session 1, students learn all about sewing machines including how to thread, fill a bobbin, and sew straight lines. In session 2, students learn new skills such as sewing half square triangles, assembling units into a tulip leaf block, adding borders and sashing, and how to quilt a wall hanging. The final product: A beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home. Instructor: Eva Kilgore Limited space, only 10 spots available

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as books come to life in this 7-week theatre-focused literacy program. This spring, the characters in Charlotte's Web come alive! In this immersive drama-based program, young learners deepen early literacy skills while boosting their reading comprehension, confidence, creativity, and ability to work collaboratively. Students will be required to get the novel and complete assigned reading from Charlotte’s Web throughout the duration of the program.

Homework Club is a dedicated space for your child to receive help with homework, missing or makeup assignments, test corrections, or anything other work they need support for their classes. I am able to work with your child's teacher, if needed, to see where they are needing help.

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

Our Homework Hub program provides personalized academic support for students in grades 3–6. Whether your child needs guidance on specific homework assignments or help mastering foundational skills like reading, phonics, math, writing, or penmanship, we are here to help. Students work one-on-one with a tutor or in small groups, ensuring focused attention and targeted instruction. We tailor our support to your child’s unique learning style and needs - whether it’s understanding long division, improving handwriting, or building reading fluency. Perfect for busy families, we provide the homework assistance parents may not have the time or capacity to give, without the expense of a full-time tutor. Let us partner with you to help your child succeed academically and build confidence in their learning!

LEVEL UP: COLLEGE EDITION The Confidence Culture Experience for College-Bound Girls A transformative mind-body-soul workshop designed to prepare young women for this exciting next chapter. This is real talk, real tools, and real sisterhood for the seniors who want to feel confident, grounded, and prepared to thrive on campus and within themselves. Topics include: Building confidence in yourself and your abilities Helps young women overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome, boosting academic and social success. Effective decision-making and trusting your judgment Develops independence and resilience by teaching thoughtful, values-aligned choices. Tuning into and trusting intuition Encourages inner guidance for navigating new environments and relationships with clarity and safety. Navigating jealousy, comparison, and social media pressures Equips girls to maintain emotional balance amid social pressures amplified by digital life. Understanding and owning your uniqueness Promotes authenticity and self-expression, leading to higher self-esteem and fulfillment. Body image, self-esteem, and holistic self-care Supports a positive relationship with the body through mindful self-care and balance strategies. Setting boundaries in friendships, dating, and dorm life Teaches communication and self-respect to protect emotional and physical wellbeing. Real-life strategies for staying confident and grounded in college Provides practical tools for stress management, time balance, and self-advocacy.

This math enrichment program meets once per week and combines warm-up fluency games, targeted concept stations, and whole-group review. Students rotate through activities focused on key skills such as fractions, ratios, probability, and operations – tailored to grade-level standards and individual needs. Each 8-week session offers engaging, collaborative instruction designed to build confidence and mastery in math.

Program 2: Latin Dance ClassesGet ready to move and groove in our exciting Latin Dance class designed for kids of all ages! This lively program introduces young dancers to the vibrant rhythms and steps of Cha Cha, Merengue, and Salsa. Through engaging instruction and energetic music, students will explore the joyful beats of Cha Cha, the spirited movements of Merengue, and the passionate flair of Salsa. It's a fantastic way for children to stay active, build confidence, and immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of Latin dance. No prior dance experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have fun! For Further Information:Please contact Jeannette at Jeannette@Plazaproductionone.com, call/text (818) 353-7306, or visit us on the web at https://plazaproductionone.com/.

Fourth Quarter: M-TH, March 23-May 13, not open 4/2, Prescriptive Testing dates: March 23-26 Computer Lab Times: 2:15-3:15 PM (extended 30-minutes for Final Exam testing) Location: Cactus Shadows High School, Room 316 Fee: $195 per each course semester credit (.5 credit) Grades: 9-12 Coursework and quizzes can be completed at home, but ALL Prescriptive Tests, Unit Tests, and Final Exams must be proctored in-person in the Edgenuity Computer Lab at Cactus Shadows High School. If your child cannot take these tests/exams in person, please discuss alternative online programs with your student’s counselor. Students may complete one course per quarter session, earning a half credit for each course completed. This is equivalent to one semester during the school year. Students begin by completing their Prescriptive Test within the dates stated per session (see dates at the top of this page) or the course will be dropped, and a refund will be issued. ALL coursework, quizzes, unit tests, and the final exam must be completed by the last day of the session they are enrolled to receive credit for the course. If a student does not finish a course by the last date of its assigned session, regardless of their start date, an “F” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Refunds are only permitted before the Prescriptive Test is completed. Once the Prescriptive Test is taken, refunds are not issued. A student can only bypass two tests at a time to continue to work at home before coming in to take a test. All bypass requests must be emailed to your assigned facilitator before or during the open lab hours to be addressed during lab hours. Requests emailed after open lab hours will be viewed on the next open lab date. The contact information for the facilitator will be provided in the syllabus sent to parents the day before the course opens. ECS/CSHS is not responsible for any interruption to course access from personal devices. If a student is having trouble logging in or accessing the content of the assigned course, the student is responsible for contacting the facilitator by email before coming into the computer lab during lab hours to receive assistance until the access is restored from a personal device.