Online Schools in Arizona
Arizona Online Schooling Powered by K12
K12—the leader in online learning for grades K through 12—has a singular focus: to help students reach their true potential. We do this by combining award-winning curriculum with dedicated, Arizona-certified teachers, an active learning community, and an Individualized Learning Plan for each student to create an education tailored to each child's needs. Arizona online schooling options powered by K12 include:
Arizona Virtual Academy │ Grades K–12
Arizona Virtual Academy is an AdvancED accredited school that brings learning alive for students with a personalized program of engaging courses, caring teachers, and a vibrant school community.
- Individualized Learning Plans target each student's strengths and weaknesses.
- Arizona-certified teachers guide progress and tailor teaching to student needs.
- Rigorous, highly interactive curriculum enriches and inspires.
- Social events, extracurricular activities, and clubs bring students together.
- Blended learning centers provide in-person support for students in some locales.
Insight Academy of Arizona │ Grades 7–12
Insight Academy of Arizona is an AdvancED accredited school dedicated to helping struggling students overcome obstacles to success with a personalized learning program that nurtures their academic and personal well-being.
- Credit recovery courses and support programs spark student confidence and success.
- Individualized Learning Plans address each student's strengths and weaknesses.
- Arizona-certified teachers guide progress and tailor teaching to student needs.
- Engaging, highly interactive curriculum enriches and inspires.
- Blended learning centers provide in-person support for students in some locales.
Roles in Online Schools in Arizona
The following is a general overview of the roles involved in Arizona online schooling:
Elementary School │ Grades K–5
In the early years, young children need to explore, discover, and experiment. K12's K–5 curriculum taps into this natural inquisitiveness with courses that engage young minds and establish a solid foundation for future learning.
Student
- Attends some, teacher-led online classes
- Conducts much work offline, with hands-on materials such as workbooks
Learning Coach/Parent
- Assists with lessons
- Monitors student's comprehension and can modify his or her daily schedule
- Logs student's attendance
- Communicates with teacher
Educators
- One primary teacher manages student's instruction and progress
- A counselor is available
- Administrators support academic goals and quality
Middle School │ Grades 6–8
Middle school students are starting to think and act on their own. K12's middle school curriculum in online public schools in Arizona reflect students' growing independence by challenging them with more sophisticated concepts and new levels of critical thinking. Each grade includes the four core subjects—language arts math, science and social studies—along with music, art, and world languages.
Student
- Learns from a mix of online and hands-on materials
- Attends regular teacher-led online classes
Learning Coach/Parent
- Assists with lessons
- Monitors student's comprehension and can modify daily schedule
- Logs student's attendance
- Communicates with teacher
Educators
- One primary teacher manages student's instruction and progress
- A counselor is available
- Administrators support academic goals and quality
High School │ Grades 9–12
K12-powered high school helps teens identify their goals and chart their own paths for the future. The curriculum offers multiple levels, including core, comprehensive, and honors as well as Advanced Placement®, credit recovery, and elective courses. Subject-matter teachers deliver instruction in live, online classes.
Student
- Most learning takes place online
- Greater number of teacher-led online classes
- Logs student's attendance
Learning Coach/Parent
- Offers support based on student’s independence
- Verifies student is on track and completing lessons
- Attends teacher conferences
Educators
- Instruction delivered by subject-specific teachers
- A “homeroom” teacher monitors student's overall progress
- A counselor assists with college and career planning
- Administrators support academic goals and quality
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See a Day in the Life of Online Students
*Phoenix Business Journal, August 30, 2016
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