Our History

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In 2008, T.J. Pappas School for the homeless and disadvantaged in Tempe and Phoenix repoened as a charter school.  Sequoia Schools reopened Pappas as Children First Academy with plans to offer the existing special services such as clothing, food and medical care along with outstanding academic instruction.  Sequoia executives saw the struggles and efforts of the amazing staff and community.  They decided to reach out to assist in efforts to keep the children first in Arizona.  Read More....