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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2022-23 school year and DeGrazia Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
Love. Learn. Lead.
We take our Love, Learn, Lead vision very seriously at DeGrazia and we honor our students and staff who display these qualities!
2024-25 Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Courtyard Classroom
The outdoor class is surrounded by white standing garden beds, planters, and two greenhouses. The garden beds allow students to enjoy and nurture a variety of plants, flowers and herbs.
Student Support: Title I Funding
DeGrazia offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
News & Events
Dust Devil News
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Parents of MUSD students are invited to attend the upcoming Johnson O'Malley IEC and Title VI IPC meetings hosted by MUSD's Student and Family Support Services on October 23, 2024.
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The MUSD Parent Partnership invites you to meet the candidates for the MUSD Governing Board! Listen and ask questions during an open forum on October 7.
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You are more than a profession; you are an inspiration. Thank you Marana Unified School District teachers!
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Celebrating National Principals Month! October celebrates a special group of leaders in our community – our school principals.
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Drumroll Please! Marana Unified School District named “BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR (251+Employees)” in the AZ Daily Star 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Working with businesses, faith-based partners, parents, and community advocates, school leaders explored creative and productive ways to support their students, staff, & families.
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Marana Schools are excited to participate in the Pima County Walk ‘N’ Roll to School week, where we encourage students to walk, bike, scooter, skateboard, or rollerblade to school!
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Town of Marana Fall Festival: Students and families are invited to enjoy an evening on the farm at the Town of Marana’s upcoming Fall Festival on October 12!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services continues the Family Empowerment Series with “Teen Mental Health”
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Marana Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Streeter cheerfully greeted each student as they found their seats on the bus taken every morning to start their school day.
Upcoming Events
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Mountain View High School Auditorium 3901 W Linda Vista Blvd Tucson, AZ 85742
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7651 N Old Father Road. Tucson, Az. 85741
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
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Heritage Park - 12375 N Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
Highlights
DeGrazia has a rich history of providing the highest quality education possible for our children. We partner with our families and community to develop the ‘whole child’.
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DeGrazia establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
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Music at DeGrazia Elementary School features many musical instruments, including Boomwhackers, bucket drums, chime bars, guitars, Orff xylophones, pianos, ukuleles, and other percussion, such as egg shakers and frame drums.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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DeGrazia Elementary is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.