Welcome to Mary Chapa Academy a Turnaround Arts School. Our strong collaborative team of teachers and staff works closely with stakeholders to consistently grow academic opportunities and social experiences for all children. Rigorous instruction and strong character building, surrounded by music and art is our goal. Mary Chapa is laser-focused on a strategic Response to Intervention (RTI) program that ensures that all students are gleaning the necessary foundational reading skills necessary to become successful. Every classroom provides rigorous Common Core-aligned instruction that best prepares students for the challenges of the new Smarter Balanced state test. Together we have built a positive learning climate where everyone on campus is happy and committed to building a culture of excellence.