An accelerated program allows students to work a grade level ahead in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The curriculum is condensed to include essential and extended learning opportunities implemented at a faster pace than the traditional curriculum.

For additional questions, email: Tara Owens towens@musd20.org or call 520-568-6110.

Absolutely! All children are invited to participate in Maricopa’s Accelerated Program. Visit our Open Enrollment webpage for more information.

• Deeper conceptual understanding
• Self-directed learning
• Post secondary success
• Increased creativity and productivity 
• Enriched instruction
• Increased coverage of grade level content

• Students are academically accelerated
• Students develop flexibility, creativity and the willingness to take intellectual risks. 
• Students gain the ability to integrate thinking, to assimilate information as opposed to memorizing isolated facts.
• Above grade level delivery of instruction and assessment
• Maintain highly trained certified teachers
• Research-based MUSD adopted curriculum
• Extended learning opportunities 
• Progressive acceleration in future grade levels

• Kindergarten students who have attended MUSD’s early childhood program are eligible to attend the accelerated program. All other Kindergarten students may enter the program pending an entrance evaluation to assess essential skills needed to be successful. The program includes opportunities to support students and parents academically throughout the school year through tutoring and other after- school opportunities.
•  Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1.
• Space is limited. Students who meet program requirements and complete the enrollment process will be accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Arizona State Standards will be taught in the classroom by a highly-qualified teacher.
• Paraprofessionals will provide additional support in kindergarten classrooms for students learning at an accelerated pace.
• Intervention opportunities are available as needed.
• Boot camps

Classes follow the Maricopa Unified School District school calendar.

• Commit to participating in the program long-term so that your child can develop advanced-level skills.
• Communicate with your child’s teacher 
• Parental involvement 
• Develop an understanding of accelerated programming
• Read with your student in 15 - 20  minutes a day.

The MUSD accelerated kindergarten program is a full-day (Monday-Friday, 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM) tuition-free program. This program is located at Saddleback Elementary School.

To register for the Maricopa Accelerated Program at Saddleback Elementary school, visit our Registration Information webpage