All Pendergast Schools will be closed through the rest of the school year in an effort to prevent community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The Arizona Tax Credit Program allows each taxpayer to donate up to $200 for a single individual or a head of household per year to public schools and up to $400 if married and filing a joint tax return. That money can go directly to the public school of your choice, reducing your taxes by the amount donated.
We truly appreciate the volunteers that serve in a variety of capacities throughout the Pendergast Elementary School District. Whether in offices, classrooms, playgrounds or on field trips, volunteers enrich the educational experience for Pendergast students. Although working with students is a great responsibility, it is also highly rewarding.
The Be Kind People Project provides character education programs to schools in Pendergast. Kinder school environments means a more positive educational experience and better results. The Be Kind People Project promotes healthy social and emotional learning to help students build positive relationships and leadership skills.
As your Governing Board, we work with Administration, Staff, Parents and the Community to provide a quality education for all students so they compete globally in their future endeavors and aspirations.
The Pendergast Quick Tip is a system that allows students, parents, staff and community members to submit information to district administrators anonymously or non-anonymously.
Quick Tip allows authorized district administrators to receive tips at any time and have the ability to respond in a timely manner to issues that impacts the school or individual students.
The reported issues range from peer pressure, threats, depression, weapons, suicide and bullying. Anyone with access to the web or a smartphone has access to Quick Tip.
Find Out More and/or Submit a Quick Tip >>
DESERT HORIZON IS A CLOSED CAMPUS!
Closed Campus Policy
Please be prepared to do the following:
- Present IDENTIFICATION
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Sign in
- Get badge
Upon returning, you will be given your IDENTIFICATION back.
Thank you for your time, patience and flexibility as we continue to provide a safe and orderly environment for your chilldren.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
8525 W. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85037
Phone: (623) 772-2430
Fax: (623) 873-4691
Attendance: (623) 772-2445
Principal: Debby Cruz
Email: decruz@pesd92.org
Assistant Principal: Arturo Aragon
Email: aaragon@pesd92.org
Bell Times for the 2019-2020 School Year
Kindergarten through 8th Grade: 8:10 am to 3:10 pm
Autism Program: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Early Release:
Kindergarten through 8th Grade: 8:10 am to 12:40 pm
Autism Program: 7:30 am to 12:00 pm
Well-Managed Schools is a school-based intervention strategy that emphasizes behavior management practices, relationship-building techniques and social skills instruction.
The Pendergast Governing Board and Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux are grateful for your donation and support of our students, staff, families and community. Thank you for helping to make a positive impact in the lives of the children in Pendergast.
Keep up with what is going on in the classrooms and around campus.
PHXTV Classroom visits Desert Horizon Elementary School where students learn about the importance of #census2020 in a "bracketology" style lesson. A census specialist also emphasizes the importance of everyone being counted. Each response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
According to a June 12, 2019 story in AZED News, “School districts and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) are reaching out to community members to let them know how important Census 2020 is and to encourage them to take part in the population count done every 10 years.” Watch this video for more information on the census and its importance.
Partnership with Jeremy Anderson!
We are so excited to be partnering with motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson. Jeremy Anderson knows how to connect with students and teachers in an amazing and transparent way. Jeremy is one of America's Top Youth Speakers, and one of the Best Keynote Motivational Speakers for Teachers.
For more information about Jeremy and his services visit his website at https://www.jeremyanderson.org Check out some of Jeremy's motivational videos below.
- Top School Motivational Speaker >>
- Jeremy's School Take Over
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- Motivation for Teachers
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Student-Parent Handbook 2019-2020
The purpose of this handbook is to inform parents and students of the policies, procedures, and operations of the Pendergast Elementary School District. It presents information highlighting district policies and guidelines necessary for the academic achievement, safety, welfare, and well-being of our students.
Desert Horizon Dual Language Academy
A child who grows up with more than one language has a built-in sense of tolerance and an innate open heart. This is why Desert Horizon and the Pendergast Elementary School District is proud to offer the Dual Language Academy to Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
What's for Breakfast and Lunch?
Find out what's being served for breakfast and lunch at your school by accessing our new Online Menus >
Desert Horizon School Uniform Dress Code
The staff at Desert Horizon Elementary believes that the way students dress for school affects their learning. Students should dress for success. Students who come dressed appropriately for learning are less distracted and are better prepared to learn.
This 10-week program helps parents gain the tools they need to make sure their children have successful academic careers and prepare for a university experience.
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