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ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

AZ · EIN 273641289 · $62.1M rev · operational · www.amsschools.org
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Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) is a network of public charter schools in Arizona serving K-8 students with a focus on math and science education. The organization operates multiple campuses across the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, providing structured academic programming within Title I communities. AMS emphasizes operational efficiency, student support services, and compliance with state education standards.

activities · 25

what they do

direct service · 18
  • Academic Support Services
    Provides targeted support for students in English language and literacy, focusing on foundational reading, fluency, comprehension, and written expression, as well as mathematics support for computation and problem-solving skills.
  • Bullying Prevention and Response Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & Response
    Educates students about bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents, conducts investigations, takes disciplinary action, and ensures immediate contact with emergency services when physical harm occurs due to alleged bullying.
  • Deliver special education and related support services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language development, tailored to individual student needs in the least restrictive environment.
  • Deliver special education and related support services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language skills, delivered in the least restrictive environment.
  • Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws Non-Discrimination Policy Implementation
    Prohibits discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs on the basis of race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws.
  • Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws Non-Discrimination Policy Implementation
    Complies with Title IX and federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
  • Ensure non-discrimination in educational programs Non-Discrimination Policy Implementation
    Complies with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
  • GRASP Program Operation
    Operates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, offering intensive support in a self-contained classroom with a smaller teacher-to-scholar ratio for students requiring additional assistance.
  • Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive student support
    Provides intensive academic and behavioral support through the GRASP (Growth Responsibility and Support Program) self-contained classroom at the South Mountain Campus, featuring a lower teacher-to-student ratio for scholars needing additional structure and attention.
  • Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive support
    Operates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, a self-contained classroom with a lower teacher-to-scholar ratio designed for students needing intensive academic and behavioral support.
  • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & Response
    Provides education on bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents of harassment or intimidation, investigates reports, takes disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion), maintains incident documentation for six years, and requires immediate emergency response when physical harm occurs.
  • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & Response
    Implements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, emergency response protocols for physical harm, and retention of incident documentation for at least six years.
  • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & Response
    Implements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, and documentation of incidents for at least six years.
  • Provide special education and related support services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Delivers a range of individualized support services including special education in the least restrictive environment, behavioral interventions, psychological counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language therapy, social skills training, and academic support in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Social and Interpersonal Skills Development School-Based Mental Health & Life Coaching
    Offers support for students to develop social and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with peers and staff, and for smooth transitions across various school environments.
  • Special Education and Support Services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides a range of special education and support services, including individualized educational plans, behavioral support, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy, to meet students' diverse needs in the least restrictive environment.
  • Manages student records, including processing requests for records from families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
  • Student Records Request Processing Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Provides a process for families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA) to request student records.
capacity building · 7
  • Financial and Administrative Oversight Back-Office Financial Management
    Oversees accounting functions, manages payroll, procurement, and accounts payable teams, and implements process improvements to enhance organizational performance in compliance with GAAP.
  • Manage financial and operational systems Back-Office Financial Management
    Oversees accounting functions including payroll, procurement, and accounts payable, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with GAAP to support organizational performance.
  • Registrar Leadership and Compliance Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Provides leadership for registrars at all AMS schools, ensuring compliance with state data reporting requirements and maintaining accurate student records.
  • Student Information System Support Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Oversees and provides support for the student information system (SIS) for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network.
  • Support organizational operations and data systems Back-Office Financial Management
    Oversees critical operational functions across the AMS network including accounting, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, student information system (SIS) support, and leadership of registrar teams, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state data reporting requirements.
  • Support organizational operations and data systems Back-Office Financial Management
    Oversees accounting, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable functions in compliance with GAAP, implements process improvements, manages the student information system (SIS) across the AMS network, and provides leadership for registrars to ensure accurate records and compliance with state data reporting requirements.
  • Support student records and enrollment systems Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Oversees student information system (SIS) support for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network, provides leadership for registrars, ensures compliance with state data reporting requirements, and manages student records requests for the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
strategies · 27

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Anti-Bullying Program
Includes a formal Anti-Bullying Policy, confidential reporting procedures, training and education for students, and prompt investigation of all reported incidents of bullying on campus, online, or at school-sponsored events
Exceptional Student Services
Provides specialized support for students with disabilities, including individualized education plans, behavior intervention, trauma-informed care, and compliance with special education regulations
Student Registration and Data Management
Oversees student enrollment, ensures accurate and complete academic records, and meets all state reporting requirements for student data
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Links to azed.gov for state-level bullying prevention resources.
  • South Mountain Campus Partner — Hosts the GRASP self-contained program for scholars needing intensive support services.
  • South Mountain campus Partner — Location where the GRASP program is delivered.
  • Title IX Government — Designates Title IX coordinators and ensures compliance with Title IX regulations.
  • Zachary J. Larison Government — Grants and Compliance Specialist responsible for handling public records requests