ACA conducts classes for ten months out of the year and offers all Arizona Department of Education-required courses in math, reading, Language Arts, technology, etc. ACA uses scientific-based curriculum that is aligned to the Arizona State Standards as their core curriculum in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies. Honors and AP classes are offered and career exploration and college preparation classes are conducted at all grade levels. In addition to core courses, elective classes in performing arts and technology that are relevent and cutting edge, are available to all students.
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Arizona Charter Academy allows Juniors and Seniors to earn dual credit at local colleges and universities. The courses the student takes at college earns high school credit as well as college credit. Please check with the school administrations for a list of colleges the school has partnered with.
- The Parent/Guardians/student will be responsible for paying tuition, fees, and textbook expenses for the course.
- It is the Parent/Guardians'sGuardian's/student's responsibility to enroll, take any required testing, and pay all tuition and fees for the college classes as required by the college.
- All payments should be dealt with directly through the college.
- All grades and progress reports for the classes taken through the college will come directly from their professors. The high school accepts the grade submitted by the college. These grades cannot be modified.
- It is the student's responsibility to turn in their transcript/report card to the high school to receive the appropriate credit. Credits will be administered as follows:
- Any course under the 100 level: 3 credit college course = ½ credit high school
- Any course at the 100 level or above: 3 credit college course = ½ credit high school and be weighted at honor's level for grade point.
- If there are multiple students whose schedules allow for a group transport to the same college, Arizona Charter Academy may provide transportation.
- Students that are attending college are expected to be on their best behavior. Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior while being transported or attending the classes will be grounds for immediate removal from the college courses.
- The college or the high school will NOT be responsible for the loss of money due to the withdrawal from the class.
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