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Quartz Hill is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence, Arizona Education Foundation.
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Take a look inside Quartz Hill Elementary and learn about our Trailblazers and kindergarten options.
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Quartz Hill offers both conventional and accelerated classrooms from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. In accelerated subjects are taught at an accelerated pace with skills and concepts and a variety of approved materials that enrich the learning experience. This is designed to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for students with strong academic abilities and motivation to learn.
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about Accelerated Education (opens in new window/tab)
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Take a look inside Quartz Hill Elementary and learn about our Trailblazer Family. We offer both conventional classrooms utilizing the district curriculum with an emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. activities, and accelerated classrooms K-6 where students can work at an accelerated pace with additional enrichment so you can find the right fit for your child and family.
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about Conventional Classrooms & STEAM (opens in new window/tab)
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Quartz Hill offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Quartz Hill has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old and Kindergarten Prep for children 4-5 years old.
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about Quartz Hill Preschools (opens in new window/tab)
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We offer Oceanography, Running Club, Sunshine Service Club, Student Council, Color Guard, and STEAM Club.
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about Clubs & Activities (opens in new window/tab)
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
Trailblazer Announcements
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about Kindergarten (opens in new window/tab)
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about Elementary Summer School (opens in new window/tab)
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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about Tax Credit Contributions (opens in new window/tab)
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Quartz Hill News & Events
Trailblazers News
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Art education at Quartz Hill Elementary builds a strong bridge to core academic subjects like science and math. In art class, students regularly connect creative projects with concepts like geometry, symmetry, and the study of minerals. This consistent creative time gives students a safe space to solve problems, take risks, and build personal confidence.
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about Quartz Hill Wins District Battle of the Books, Recognized at GPS Governing Board Meeting
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about Quartz Hill Students Launch Robotics Club to Promote STEAM Learning
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about Teacher Spotlight - Christine Barnes, Kindergarten | Enroll Now!
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about Congratulations Class of 2026! (opens in new window/tab)
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about Turning the Page: 2026 GPS District Battle of the Books
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
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about K–12 STEM Pathways Across GPS Campuses Maximize Student Opportunities
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
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