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Rice Elementary

Home of the Rhinos

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About Our School...

Welcome to Robert J.C. Rice Elementary - Home of the Rhinos!

At Rice Elementary, we provide families with a range of educational options, offering both the classic and Chandler Traditional Academy (CTA) education models. As a neighborhood school, we deliver strong instruction that aligns with the Arizona State standards while providing a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities for our students.

Sustainability is a key theme at Rice Elementary. We use energy-saving features

throughout our campus. Our air-cooled central plant, energy management system, and remote control of HVAC and lighting via the Internet help reduce energy consumption. Additionally, we utilize skylights in our hallways to maximize natural lighting, reducing the need for artificial lights. The choice of ground and polished concrete floors in hallways and bathrooms not only adds aesthetic appeal but also makes maintenance easier and cost-effective. Our sustainability approach extends

beyond infrastructure. We foster a culture of caring for self, each other, and the world around us. Through our outdoor learning space, our students actively participate in gardening and nutrition education programs. These initiatives empower our students to develop an understanding of environmental responsibility.

At Rice Elementary, we utilize the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to guide student behavior. The PBIS program revolves around our core values of

being respectful, inclusive, safe, and engaged. By instilling these values, we create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Our school is named after Robert Rice, a long-time member of the CUSD governing board. With a background as a former US Air Force officer and senior management roles at Intel, Robert Rice brought valuable leadership experience to the district. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in developing the district's first 10-year plan

of excellence and has since mentored and coached various organizations.

At Robert J. C. Rice Elementary, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that fosters academic growth, sustainability consciousness, and character development. We are proud to be a part of the Chandler Unified School District, and we welcome students, families, and the community to join us on this educational journey.

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    Our Goals

    Chandler Unified has set forth the following goals for the District and schools.

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    1 Learning Experiences

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    Chandler Unified School District students and staff engage in meaningful, innovative learning experiences using essential skills and strategies that foster continuous growth to develop successful members of local and global communities.


    2 Community Engagement

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    CUSD families and community partners engage in the shared responsibility of personalizing experiences that contribute to the students’ personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.

    3 Innovative Organizations

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    CUSD staff illustrate future focused, adaptable instructional and operational practices that are equitable, efficient, fiscally responsible and data driven to ensure high quality educational experiences.

    4 Culture

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    CUSD students, staff, families and community members create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance open collaboration and quality learning.