Charter School Teachers Are Highly Qualified.

Arizona State Superintendent, Tom Horne, congratulates ACPA on EXCELLing status.

The Arizona law allows for charter schools to hire degreed teachers who are not Arizona certified. No Child Left Behind requirements of Highly Qualified teachers apply to all teachers in public institutions. What does that mean? That means that college degreed individuals, professionals from fields outside of education, and teachers moving to Arizona from out of state with a passion for education may find an opportunity in charter schools. Many Arizona certified teachers also choose to work in charter schools. 80% of AmeriSchools teachers are certified teachers and 100% meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind. All teachers in Arizona are required to have valid fingerprint clearance and each charter school is required to maintain current teacher resumes available on site for public review.

AmeriSchools Staff

• Dr. Reginald Barr, Chief Executive Officer, served two terms on the Arizona State Board of Education
• ACPA teacher, Angela Urbon-Bonine, is a 2007 Fellow in the BioMeet program at the University of Arizona
• Anita Mendoza, Assistant Superintendent is participating in a national study group for Middle School
• AmeriSchools Yuma named Kristy McLaughlin, Teacher of the Year

Did You Know...

ACPA

• ACPA was the Arizona Charter School of the Year in 2008
• ACPA seniors earned over a million dollars in scholarships in 2007
• ACPA soccer team took 1st place in the Southern Arizona Division for the 2006 and 2007 season
• ACPA graduates attend colleges from New York to California
• ACPA students travel to San Diego for a week of curricular enrichment

AmeriSchools Tucson

• AmeriSchools Tucson Readiness students love ZOO PHONICS
• AmeriSchools Tucson offers a full schedule of fine arts and specials that include martial arts, Spanish, and art.
• AmeriSchools Primary chess team earned a 2nd place trophy in regional competition
• AmeriSchools Tucson hosts annual literature, math and science nights

AmeriSchools Phoenix

• AmeriSchools Phoenix has partnered with Phoenix Theater Company for over five years bringing theater to the students
• AmeriSchools Phoenix used a grant from Phoenix Children's Hospital to become a Second Step School.
• Students at AmeriSchools Phoenix participate in competitive flag football and basketball
• AmeriSchools Phoenix introduced a new hot lunch program

AmeriSchools Yuma

• AmeriSchools Yuma received over $3,500 in community grants
• AmeriSchools Yuma has qualified two teams to compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Competitions
• AmeriSchools Yuma students out perform state academic averages
• AmeriSchools Yuma offers recreation clubs for all ages