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Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School, nominated by A for Arizona, is an elementary school in Tucson, Arizona that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Tucson, Arizona
Governance Public district school
Grades Prekindergarten, Elementary
Students 200
Locale Urban
Principal Shakenya Humphries-Gholson
Demographics
Percentage of students*
16%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
14%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6%
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic or Latino 59%
White 5%
2+ Races 3%
Why Holladay Intermediate Magnet School was nominated
Holiday Fine Arts Magnet is reimagining where, when and how learning takes place by partnering with local churches and faith leaders in the community to address reading deficits with their learners. The majority of Holladay's Latino and African American youth attend church or places of worship so collaborative partnerships with churches and faith leaders gives families direct access to safe and support learning environments and relationships that children and families of color trust. This innovative collaboration creates new reading hubs in partnership with local church and faith leaders to better collectively tackle reading deficits through one-on-one and small group tutoring and reading intervention experiences ensuring learning happens both at school and at partner local churches and places of worship. Holladay's approach honors parents as "first" teachers, brings in the community, and creates wrap-around services and support for learners with the greatest academic needs as a result of COVID-19. This co...
Student experience design
Holladay is a school "Where the Arts Come Alive!" At Holladay, we emphasize the creative mindset, nurturing our students' artistry, academic excellence, and personal growth. As a magnet school, we offer all students access to a theme-based program that explores future careers in the arts within a diverse and equitable environment. Our classrooms are vibrant spaces where visual and performing arts are woven into daily lessons, and students participate in weekly art courses and daily after school visual and performing art activities. Our mission is to integrate visual and performing arts to such a degree that it fosters creativity, equity, cultural responsiveness, and innovation empowering every student to express their unique voice and thrive in a diverse world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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Extended Learning Opportunities |
5+ years
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Interdisciplinary |
5+ years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
5+ years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Community And Business Partnerships
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Goal Setting
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Increase student agency
Models Implemented
Grades K-12
EL Education
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.