http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson We are moving to Tucson in the Spring. I am looking for a great public/charter school for my second grader. Also, I am looking for a "Waldorf-style" creative preschool for my 1 1/2 year old. Help! I would appreciate any suggestions. GreatSchools en-us Debbs01 Try the International School - they follow international standards which are 2 - 4 years ahead of AZ and they do it in another language which adds more interest. My ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=1#comment_449403 5100.449403 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:27:56 -0700 ivoninha I do live in Marana-Az and my son is going to start 2nd grade, he is in the gifted program, which doesn't seem to make any difference at his school, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=1#comment_449034 5100.449034 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:10:20 -0700 killtime29 well, wat about desert springs academy thats a good school right.. and when they get older (5th - 6th grade) BASIS Of tucson is by far the best in tucson http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=1#comment_442074 5100.442074 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:53:28 -0700 Child_Of_Ra I should clarify, for anyone else reading this thread, that there are several Montessori schools here. Most of which are charter. The only good one in my opinion is on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=1#comment_349226 5100.349226 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:48:28 -0800 Debbs01 and the Waldorf school here is private and not cheap. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=1#comment_349087 5100.349087 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:19:17 -0800 Debbs01 What Child of Ra says! We didn't intend private school, but after looking at the options chose the International School (is that where you are Child of Ra?). Everything in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=2#comment_349086 5100.349086 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:18:32 -0800 Child_Of_Ra There is a Waldorf school here which always was reported to be a great school, but lately there have been some bad rumors going around. I've heard stories of violence/bullying ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/333971/Good-publiccharter-schools-in-Tucson?cpage=2#comment_343396 5100.343396 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:25:29 -0800