Business Details
Welcome to Burke Basic School
Burke Basic School was founded on the enduring values of our namesake, Mary Ann Burke, whose dedication to family, education, and character continues to guide our mission. We provide a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and moral development, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Our phonics-based curriculum utilizes 19th-century educational materials renowned for their rigor and ethical content. With a commitment to parental partnership, we maintain open communication channels and welcome community input.Our experienced leadership team, with 30 years in education, ensures every classroom fosters both intellectual growth and patriotic values. We maintain strict safety protocols and behavioral expectations while offering tuition-free charter education with full-day kindergarten. Through personalized attention and high academic standards, we prepare students for future leadership roles while emphasizing character development as the foundation for lifelong success.
Services
Full-Day Kindergarten
Phonics-Based Curriculum
Character Development
Free Transportation
Summer Meal Program
Parental Involvement
Special Education Services
School Safety Programs
Highlights and features
- We maintain a phonics-based curriculum using 19th-century educational materials
- Our teachers have an average salary of $53,233 with 30 years leadership experience
- We enforce strict safety and behavioral expectations for student development
- We offer full-day kindergarten and free transportation services
- Our school emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence
What people say
Daily growth
Caring teachers
Academic success
Personal attention
Safe environment
Services
Phonics-Based Curriculum
Our phonics-based curriculum utilizes 19th-century reading materials that challenge students academically while instilling moral values. This proven approach develops strong literacy skills through systematic instruction in phonics, spelling, and reading comprehension. The historical texts provide context for character education while maintaining rigorous academic standards that exceed typical classroom publications.
Character Development
Character development is integrated into daily instruction through our emphasis on traditional values and ethical behavior. Students learn patriotism, honor, and responsibility through curriculum content and classroom expectations. Our disciplinary policies promote respect, accountability, and community service, preparing students to become ethical leaders in their future endeavors.
Free Transportation
We provide free transportation services with strict safety protocols and behavioral expectations. Our bus system operates with designated seating, prohibited items policies, and conduct requirements that ensure student safety. Parents receive specific route information and must adhere to established pickup/drop-off procedures for efficient transportation operations.
Summer Meal Program
Our summer food service program provides nutritious meals following USDA guidelines. The federally funded program offers free and reduced-price meal options that meet dietary requirements for growing children. Menus are designed to maintain nutritional balance while accommodating diverse dietary needs during extended school breaks.
Parental Involvement
We encourage active parental participation through open communication channels and volunteer opportunities. Parents can observe classrooms, review teacher credentials, and provide input on school policies. Our open-door policy facilitates regular conferences and collaborative problem-solving to support student success.
People
Glen Gaddie
Founder/Director
Co-founder with 30 years of educational leadership experience, dedicated to creating positive learning environments that emphasize character development and academic excellence for all students.
Jenny Gaddie
Founder/Director
Co-founder committed to educational excellence, with extensive experience in school administration and curriculum development focused on traditional teaching methods and student character formation.
Questions
What grade levels does Burke Basic School serve?
We serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade in our tuition-free charter school program.
Is there a uniform policy?
Yes, we require school uniforms to promote focus on education and maintain a professional learning environment.
How does the enrollment process work?
Enrollment follows Arizona's open enrollment statutes with priority given to returning students and military families.
Are there special education services available?
We provide special education services in compliance with state and federal regulations for qualifying students.
What transportation options exist?
We offer free bus transportation with designated routes and safety protocols for eligible students.
Is after-school care available?
We provide after-school programs including guitar/string instruction and other enrichment activities.
Reviews (6)
B. Diaz
Aug 11, 2018
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The school is very good, some teachers better than others, the staff of the cafeteria it's terrible,they take away food plates from children without education the girl who cleans the tables is not nice and is always angry..the principal is friendly and the children love him.the cadeteria staff is not good..
Lenmana Kelly
Jan 29, 2018
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I went to this school from kindergarten to sixth grade. I've learned so much here and made great friends. The teachers here always try to push you to do your greatest. The teachers wanted to see you succeed. This school does have some disciplinary solutions that do teach the students to behave themselves more. There has never been a time, during my years here, have I seen a teacher not want to help a student out. These teachers do truly care about the helping a student out with their learning experiences. I remember always doing group projects and exercises. We do learn how to work with other peers
Ron Courteau Jr
Sep 23, 2017
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I love Burke Basic School. I would recommend Burke Basic School to anyone who wants to enroll children, or a child in an excellent K-6 school.
Desiree Murrieta
Dec 19, 2016
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I love burke they always help when needed little issues are always taken care of MRS. LINDBLOM AWESOME We love her Ms.Miller is GREAT she is a good teacher my kids love it my daughter had a hard transition due to transfer from a school she LOVED but now she loves burke too the bus drivers are nice and super friendly and I feel like part of a family their it's hard to find that in schools now a days and I'm not letting that go!
Ariana Manus
Sep 21, 2015
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This school was awesome. My daughter attended kindergarten and first grade there. This year it was a total disappointment. She is a 2nd grader. The school fails in communication, both teacher and principal, not to mention thpe assistant director. My daughters teacher told me in a personal text my daughter was doing excellent and if anything working ahead after I was concerned because she came hm with 12 pgs hmwork. The following day I get my daughters progress report with majority F s and little notes stating the teacher isn't seeing hm work. Also, it came with over 40 pgs of classwork that my
Robert
Jul 04, 2015
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I am going to this school now its the best school ive ever gone too i love it and u should really try it
