Learning Foundation
“Back to Basics”


Pre-K through 6th Grade

851 N. Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ
480- 834-6202

School Hours:  7:55 – 3:00
Early Release:  7:55 – 12:30

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CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Stapley Teacher Salary 2022-2023

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LFPA Families,

Your support for your students and our school is greatly appreciated as we continue to do our best to provide a safe environment for students and staff. We look forward to a new year that brings health and well being to our students, our families and our staff.

At Learning Foundation “Back to Basics” we are honored to have the most intelligent, talented, and creative students who will experience the best of what our outstanding teaching staff has to offer. Our goal is to offer a high-quality instructional environment in which all students will learn and excel academically and socially. The school day is structured to infuse students with a love of learning and to provide them with the academic and character skills necessary to succeed in education and a competitive world. Below are just a few of the attributes that create the educational experience at the Learning Foundation “Back to Basics” school.

Highly-qualified teachers: A primary factor impacting student achievement is teacher quality. We are committed to ensuring there is a talented and caring teacher in every classroom.

A balanced curriculum: An academic curriculum mapped to Department of Education Standards and balanced with Art, Physical Education, Technology and Music.

More time on task: Our School day consist of small group instruction during the day as well as rigorous creative instruction in all content areas.

Support for struggling students: All students will learn — we accept no excuses. Learning Foundation assesses students in the core subjects using a valid and reliable assessment program called Acuity to ensure struggling students will be identified and receive additional academic assistance.

Commitment to character education: All students live by the Learning Foundation Core Values (Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Teaching and Learning). Our goal is to develop well-rounded students by teaching these character values as explicitly as we teach academics.

Uniform Policy: All students come to school dressed in a blue, red, or white collared shirt with the Learning Foundation logo and navy, tan or black pants, or skirts.

Our administration and staff look forward to creating a school culture committed to excellence and laying the academic and behavioral foundations that will inspire continuous lifetime education for all of our students.

LFPA Values . . .

  • all students as unique individuals who have the capacity to learn and succeed
  • a faculty and staff as integral elements to student success
  • a diverse community and a respect for differences in culture, intellect, gender, age, and physical ability
  • accountability among students and staff
  • performing arts and extracurricular activities as experiences that prepare students for life in the real world
  • an honest and respectful approach that develops students’ positive self-image and integrity
  • a small, safe, and nurturing environment for the LFPA community

 Please browse through our web site to find out more about our school.  We encourage you to contact us with any questions or to tour the school.

The Mission of Learning Foundation “Back to Basics” School is to offer a traditional education by providing a challenging curriculum supported by individual accountability and high academic and behavioral standards.

Vision:  Learning Foundation “Back to Basics” School will lay the foundation for each student to become a life-long learner.

Below are only a few of the fundamentals that define our school:

  • Using best practices with student-centered, personalized learning and innovative instructional techniques.

  • A data driven student intervention program.

  • A program of consistent supplemental tutoring.

  • An integrated, student-centered, rich and challenging curriculum.

  • Well-rounded programs in physical education, technology/computers, and musical theater.

  • Opportunities for families to be an integral part of their child’s educational experience.