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Burk Elementary is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
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Half-day kindergarten provides the core kindergarten curriculum in a morning half-day format. The program focuses on preparing students for success in 1st grade and offers opportunities for students to attend classes such as art and music towards the end of the school year as part of an extended day.
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Burk offers Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old located on our campus.
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Take a look inside Burk Elementary and learn about our Bobcat Family.
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At Burk our students can get involved in Reading Club, Robotics Club, and Student Council.
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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.
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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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Burk News & Events
Bobcat News
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From mastering manual controls to writing autonomous code that navigates ramps and furniture, see how our Bobcats are applying real-world engineering and persistence in the classroom.
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about Burk Students Explore Wildlife During Overnight Zoo Expedition
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about Teacher Spotlight - Kelsey Dumas, Kindergarten | Schedule a Tour
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
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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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about Elementary Summer School Information (opens in new window/tab)
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
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