Curriculum and Assessment
Kathy Kay, Director

"While Payson Schools is a small district, I like to think we do things in a big way. We use every tool available to make sure that curriculum content and instructional delivery meet the needs of all students. It is always gratifying when a teacher, having just attended a state meeting or training event, comes to me and says, 'We already do that.' Payson Schools may be small, but we are proactive in our commitment to providing students with a broad, challenging public school experience." -- Kathy Kay, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Programs

Curriculum and assessment go hand in hand in Payson Schools. Teachers use curriculum, textbooks and technology that align with the rigorous Arizona Academic Standards.

Student achievement is measured in multiple, diverse ways, from the state-level AIMS (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards) test to classroom assessments. Payson consistently exceeds national, state and county averages on standardized tests at all schools and grade levels.

Contact the Office of Curriculum and Assessment:
Payson Unified School District #10
P.O. Box 919
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 474-2070