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Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
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Question: What is a charter school?
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Answer: A charter school is an alternative method the state of Arizona is using to deliver education. The concept of a charter school encourages diversity in eductaion methods while allowing anyone who is eligible to attend a public school to participate.
FAQ ID-8 8/1/2007
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Question: How much is the cost of tuition?
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Answer: We are a public school and therefore are tuition free.
FAQ ID-9 7/23/2008
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Question: Are your teachers certified?
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Answer: We are in compliance with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines. Our teachers are highly qualified, AZ certified teachers.
FAQ ID-10 7/23/2008
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Question: Can students bring toys or games from home?
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Answer: No toys or games should be brought to school with the exception of sharing day. On sharing day students are permitted to bring one item which must remain in their cubby until it is time to share.
FAQ ID-11 7/23/2008
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Question: Do we have before and after school services?
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Answer: Yes, extra fees apply and registration is required. The before school program opens at 6:30am and the after school program begins when the children are dismissed from school until 6:00pm. The program is licensed by Department of Health Services and Department of Economic Security.
FAQ ID-12 7/23/2008
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Question: What is the policy regarding bringing weapons, matches, or other dangerous items to school?
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Answer: The State Board of Education has a zero tolerance policy (real or play) on campus. A weapon can be a gun, knife or even a pencil if used in a threatening manner towards others. The parent will be called immediately to come and pick up the student. If the case should warrant, the police will be notified. Water guns or any toys guns are strictly prohibited.
FAQ ID-13 7/23/2008
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Question: What do I do if my child will be absent, will be tardy or has to leave early?
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Answer: Contact the school as soon as possible and leave a message. Please contact the school each day the child will be absent or provide a written note with the dates prior to the absence.
If you pick your child up early they must be signed out at the office.
If your child is tardy, please walk your child into the school so you can sign them in and acquire a tardy slip for your child.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and schedule appointments for school closure days, early release days or after 3pm. Please note that there is a potential of retention if a student misses 10% (18 days or more) of the school year.
FAQ ID-14 7/23/2008
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Question: What is the uniform policy?
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Answer: Please review the Uniform Policy Agreement
FAQ ID-15 7/23/2008
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Question: Do you offer breakfast and lunch?
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Answer: Academy Adventures offers a free breakfast program from 7:30am-7:50am for all of our students. Students can enjoy a breakfast bar or a bowl of cereal to help get their day started on the right foot. Each student will need to provide their own cold lunch everyday. Cost lunches are available with advance order and payment. Ask the Director for specific details.
Adventure School Charter Program students are required to bring their own cold lunch everyday. We are a peanut-free zone so please be aware of this when planning and packing your lunches. We appreciate your support.
FAQ ID-16 6/25/2009
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