Ranch Elementary School provides inspiring education in San Tan Valley, Arizona. We are located 30 minutes south of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Our beautiful new campus features world-class educational resources for our children and our community. Our highly-qualified staff and teachers are dedicated to guiding and supporting our kids to succeed.

We encourage you to learn more about all of the exciting things happening at Ranch Elementary. Your interest and participation make a real difference for our students.

Here on our Web site, we provide timely information and resources. We hope you'll visit often to get the latest news and events at Ranch Elementary. We also invite you to visit our campus in person. We look forward to partnering with you to support and inspire our kids.

Dear Ranch Elementary Parents,

Parents are always looking for ways to get involved in their child's education, and usually they turn to our school office for ideas. Here are some of the questions we are most frequently asked in the front office.

What can I do to help my son or daughter be successful at Ranch Elementary?
Attendance - One of the most important ways to support your child is to encourage his/her daily attendance. This is the number one concern among teachers and prospective employers. A student needs to be in class every day unless there is an illness or family emergency.

Homework - Homework is to be expected in every academic class. The amount of homework and time spent completing assignments varies. For specific questions concerning homework, please call your child's individual teacher.

Study - Good grades are earned by developing good study habits and time management skills. Parents can provide a quiet place and scheduled time for their child to stuy. The use of student planners in second through fifth grades provides an organizational tool for students to improve their study habits.

How can I contact my child's teacher?
Call the teacher at (480) 882-3530. Each teacher has voice mail and will return your call as soon as possible. You may also e-mail teachers.

How do I report my child's absence?
Please call the Ranch office at (480) 882-3530 to report your child's absence. Voice messaging is available for your convenience. When reporting an absence, please give the following information:

• your child's name
• your child's teacher's name
• reason for absence (ill, out of town, etc.)

We requre that all students be accounted for on a daily basis. Your child's safety is extremely important to us. If we don't receive a call or note from you about your child's absence, we will contact you by phone at home or work to verify your child's absences.

I hope this information is helpful to you. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office. 

Sincerely,

Susan Kruse, M.Ed.
Principal