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To inspire students to become lifelong learners in order to succeed in a global economy.

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P.O. Box 426 | Cave Creek, AZ 85327Physical Address:

33016 North 60th StreetScottsdale, Arizona 85266

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Ms. Kathryn Hill, PresidentMr. James Rich, Vice President

Mr. Scott Brown, MemberMs. Janet Busbee, MemberMs. Beth Hatcher, Member

Dr. Debbi C. Burdick, Superintendent

CCUSD GOVERNING BOARD

FACT! Students who study a world language for just one year score an average of 38 points higher on the SATs.

CCUSD World Language ProgramCCUSD offers Pre-K–12 world language and

immersion programs in French, Spanish and Chinese.

Starting early while the brain is still wired for easy

language acquisition is key. We focus on world

languages and multicultural perspectives as we

prepare students for the world.

Will your child be ready for our global society?

F O C U S O N . . .

CCUSD prepares young minds to thrive in today's global society. We are rated the #1 school district in the

Northeast Valley. Explore our learning opportunities!• World Languages – Chinese, French, Spanish • Advanced Placement and Honors• International Baccalaureate®

• Dual Enrollment• Early College• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Art, Music and P.E.• Gifted and Talented Creative Inquiry Program• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)• Before and After School Care• eLearning Program• Horsemanship Program

• Theater and Dance• Preschool• All Day Kindergarten• Superintendent’s Challenge for Community Service • National Honor Society

480.575.2000 | CCUSD93.org

welcome

Dear CCUSD Community Members,

On behalf of the Governing Board and the Cave Creek Unified School District, we are pleased to present you with the 2020-2021 Annual Report. Our schools and staff actively dem onstrate our mission: Inspire Excellence. Our goal is to provide timely information to our shareholders as we continue our District Vision to inspire students to become life-long learners in order to succeed in a global economy. CCUSD® offers outstanding educational opportunities for all students as we continue to challenge and grow them in interactive and supportive school environments. We invite you to join us as we continue to focus on providing an outstanding educational experience for our 5,400+ students and their fami lies. Along with our CCUSD Team, I look forward to working together with the entire CCUSD Community for the ongoing achievement of our students. Please take time to review the vast exciting program choices we offer our students.

WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT OUR A+ SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS.

Debbi C. Burdick, Ed.D.

Superintendent,

Cave Creek Unified

School District 93

Drama and the

Arts at BMES

French Immersion

at DSA

Arizona Science Center at LMES

Equestrian Program at HTES

Well-rounded and rigorous academics – each school with its own signature program.

Cactus Shadows High School480.575.2400

A World Class High School for the 21st Century• Advanced Placement/Career and Technical Education• International Baccalaureate®

Sonoran Trails Middle School480.272.8600

A World Language School of Excellence• Spanish, Chinese, French• Sci-Tech Lab

Lone Mountain Elementary School480.437.3000

A STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)• Personalized Learning Model• Chinese Taught Pre-K–6

Horseshoe Trails Elementary School480.272.8500

Chinese Immersion Program Beginning in Preschool• On-Site Horsemanship and Equestrian Program• Chinese Taught Pre-K–6

Desert Willow Elementary School480.575.2800

Spanish Immersion Program Beginning in Preschool• An International Spanish Academy• Spanish Taught Pre-K–6

Desert Sun Academy480.575.2900

French Immersion Program Beginning in Kindergarten• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)• Spanish Taught Pre-K–6

Black Mountain Elementary School480.575.2100

Emphasizing Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama• Personalized and Project Based Learning • Spanish Taught Pre-K–6

Increased Student Engagement through cooperative learning and personalized instruction

Integrated Technology to enhance

learning

Advanced World Languagesto prepare citizens

for a global economy

CCUSD INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

PERSONALIZ ING LEARNINGEvery student is unique and deserves the power

to shape a personal path towards success.

CCUSD Gifted and Talented Creative Inquiry Program for Grades 3-8CCUSD’s Creative Inquiry Program provides an opportunity

for students to explore, develop, and research areas of interest.

Students develop problem-solving skills and creativity while

collaborating with creative and intellectual peers.

2020 High School ScholarshipsCactus Shadow High School's

2020 graduating class was awarded $11,524,280 in scholarships

for 426 graduates. Congratulations!

Impact the Lives of CCUSD StudentsYour school tax credit donation provides CCUSD students

with opportunities for after school and summer programs, field

trips, music and athletic programs or any other extracurricular

activity. The Arizona tax credit program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01)

allows a tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and up to

$400 for married couples, filing jointly. The tax credit reduces

your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar.

For more information, visit ccusd93.org.

DID YOU KNOW...

CCUSD Kindergarten Students Receive Art, Music and P.E. DailyCCUSD provides free, full-day kindergarten with specials

(art, music and P.E.) every day for our kindergarten students

at all of our schools. Having certified teachers provide

specials for our kindergarten students gives us the greatest

opportunity to enhance overall learning, growth, creativity

and physical developemnt.

For more information about the CCUSD Kindergarten program, visit our website at ccusd93.org.

F O C U S O N . . .