COVID-19 Information
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Here Comes the Bus!!!
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Free food
All students can eat school meals for free in the upcoming school year.
Program Mission
Educate students about the development of children so that they can facilitate and create learning environments with young children through education and/or parenting.
Students will experience
Experience the joy of creating fun and amazing activities for children who are full of life and love learning.
Potential Careers
Career examples include Childcare Assistant, Teacher (preschool thru grade 3), Nanny, Nurse, Social Worker, and Pediatrician.
What is CDO preschool?
The CDO Preschool is the first Career and Technical Education (CTE) preschool to receive a five-star rating statewide. CDO is also home to the 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Arizona Academic Decathlon State Champions. CDO became an International Baccalaureate World School in 2012.
Where is CDO located?
CDO was founded as a public comprehensive 9-12 high school in 1964. The school is located in Oro Valley, Arizona, located 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tucson at the base of Pusch Ridge. At one time, CDO had over 3000 students enrolled prior to the building of Ironwood Ridge High School in 2001.
When was Canyon del Oro High School built?
The campus was built in 1962 and started as a middle school. CDO was founded as a public comprehensive 9-12 high school in 1964.
Is CDO an international school?
CDO became an International Baccalaureate World School in 2012. Odyssey of the Mind Sophomore Team set a record for most Rantra Fusca Awards in one tournament, 2016. Odyssey of the Mind Senior Team won the State Tournament and qualified for the World Tournament, 2016.
