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CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 861003326 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B300 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.calibreacademy.com
revenue
$5.8M
expenses
$6.0M
net assets
$-2.7M
employees
69
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

See Schedule O

profile · synthesized from sources

Calibre Academy is an operational organization that provides K-8 education in Arizona. The academy focuses on a curriculum aligned with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills across all subject areas. They utilize the McGraw Hill curriculum to prepare students for the 21st century.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

First Grade Curriculum
Emphasizes foundational reading skills (phonological awareness, sentence structure, high-frequency words, vocabulary, grammar), math (addition/subtraction to 20, place value, data, time, measurement, shapes), social studies (ancient civilizations, American origins, economics, maps, communities), and science (habitats, scientific method, states of matter, astronomy).
Kindergarten Curriculum
Focuses on foundational literacy skills (reading, writing uppercase/lowercase letters, phonemic awareness), basic math (numbers 1-20, addition/subtraction within 10, shapes, measurement), science (five senses, seasons, living/non-living things), and social studies (citizenship, community helpers, American symbols, history).
Second Grade Curriculum
Aims for proficient and independent reading comprehension, grade-level phonics, fluency, handwriting, collaborative writing, English grammar, and word relationships. Math includes addition/subtraction within 20 and 1000, place value, money, data analysis, telling time, and standard units of measurement. Science covers energy, matter, Earth's surface, water cycles, environment, sky patterns, and conditions for life. Social studies focuses on global interconnectedness, US and world history, civics, and geography.
Third Grade Curriculum
Focuses on reading comprehension (citing evidence, describing characters/settings, summarizing, determining main idea/theme, author's point of view), writing (narrative, informational, research, essays), collaborative discussions, and grammar (sentence structure, parts of speech, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement). Also includes phonics and word study (vowels, prefixes, suffixes, roots, homophones).
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 5 activities
    • Full-Day Kindergarten Program
      Operates a tuition-free full-day kindergarten program with a curriculum focused on core language arts, including systematic instruction in phonological and phonemic awareness and phonics, and offers priority enrollment to students from its Pre-K program.
    • Pre-Kindergarten Program
      Offers a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten program with multiple options including half-day (8 AM-12:30 PM), all-day (8 AM-3 PM), and full-day with extended care (6:30 AM-5:30 PM), all operating 5 days per week, maintaining a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1.
    • Pre-Kindergarten Program
      Offers a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten program with multiple options, including half-day, all-day, and full-day with extended care, operating 5 days per week. The program focuses on early childhood education and provides priority consideration for kindergarten enrollment to its students.
    • Pre-Kindergarten Programs
      Offers tuition-based and tuition-free Pre-Kindergarten programs with various options, including half-day, all-day, and full-day with extended care, operating 5 days per week with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. These programs provide early childhood education opportunities and priority consideration for kindergarten enrollment.
    • Pre-Kindergarten Programs
      Offers tuition-based and tuition-free Pre-Kindergarten programs with various options including half-day, all-day, and full-day with extended care, operating 5 days per week with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. These programs provide early childhood education opportunities and priority consideration for kindergarten enrollment.
  • Extended Day Childcare Programs 4 activities
    • Extended Care Program
      Offers before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with programming available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for working parents.
    • Extended Care and After-School Programs
      Provides before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with extended care programming available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for working parents. The organization also offers after-school athletic programs (Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K to 4th grade and Mustang Sports for 5th to 8th grades) and a Performing Arts program.
    • Extended Care and After-School Programs
      Provides before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with extended care programming available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for working parents. This also includes after-school athletic programs (Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K to 4th grade and Mustang Sports for 5th to 8th grades) and a Performing Arts program.
    • Extended Care and After-School Programs
      Provides before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with extended care programming from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This also includes after-school athletic programs (Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K-4th grade and Mustang Sports for 5th-8th grades) and a Performing Arts program.
  • Specialized Academic & Enrichment Curriculum 4 activities
    • Gifted Education Program
      Offers a Gifted Education program for exceptional students.
    • Gifted Education Program
      Provides a Gifted Education program for exceptional students.
    • Specialized Educational Programs
      Offers specialized educational programs including a Gifted Education program for exceptional students, a math program using hands-on activities, and science and social studies programs with hands-on activities and field trips. The organization also incorporates the StudySync core program into its English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum and utilizes McGraw Hill materials for Common Core mastery.
    • Specialized Educational Programs
      Offers a Gifted Education program for exceptional students and provides a math program that uses hands-on activities and mathematical conversations. The organization also incorporates the StudySync core program into its English Language Arts curriculum and utilizes McGraw Hill materials for Common Core mastery.
  • Youth Choral Education Programs 4 activities
    • Performing Arts Programs
      Offers a band program for 4th through 8th grade students, providing instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments with rehearsals and performances. Additionally, a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaches vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills, also with rehearsals and public performances.
    • Performing Arts Programs
      Offers an after-school Performing Arts program, including a band program for 4th through 8th grade students with instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, and a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaching vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills.
    • Performing Arts Programs
      Offers a band program for 4th through 8th grade students, providing instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments with regular rehearsals and performances. Additionally, a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaches vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills, also with regular rehearsals and public performances.
    • Performing Arts Programs
      Offers a band program for 4th through 8th grade students with instruction on various instruments and performances, and a choir program for 4th through 8th graders focusing on vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills.
  • Educational Student Travel Programs 3 activities
    • Educational Field Trips
      Organizes up to two educationally related field trips per grade level annually.
    • Educational Field Trips
      Organizes up to two educationally related field trips per grade level annually.
    • Student Support and Engagement
      Provides regular teacher meetings with parents and students, implements a real-time web portal for parents to check attendance and academic progress, and organizes up to two educationally related field trips per grade level annually. The organization also offers physical education focused on health concepts and personal goal achievement.
  • Charter High School Operation 3 activities
    • Elementary and Middle School Education
      Provides elementary and middle school education as a tuition-free public charter school, offering a curriculum that includes core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and additional subjects like Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology. The program incorporates the StudySync core program for ELA and McGraw Hill materials for Language Arts and Mathematics to achieve Common Core mastery.
    • K-8 Education Program
      Operates a tuition-free public charter school offering full-day kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school programs for K-8 students, aligned with Arizona Department of Education standards. The curriculum includes core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and additional subjects like Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology, with specific timings for different grade levels.
    • K-8 Public Charter School Education
      Operates as a tuition-free public charter school offering full-day kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school programs for K-8 students, aligned with Arizona Department of Education standards. The curriculum includes core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and additional subjects like Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology, with specific daily timings for different grade levels.
  • Online Charter School Programs 3 activities
    • Independent Study Program
      Offers a tuition-free independent study program for K-8 students, approved by the Arizona Department of Education, that tailors education to individual needs. This program provides a remote learning curriculum with video-based lessons, interactive practice problems, digital books, and lesson plans, along with access to library resources, computers, and field trips.
    • Independent Study Program
      Offers a tuition-free independent study program for K-8 students, approved by the Arizona Department of Education, that tailors education to individual needs. This program provides a remote learning curriculum with video-based lessons, interactive practice problems, digital books, and access to library resources, computers, and math tutorials.
    • K-8 Independent Study Program
      Operates a tuition-free independent study program for K-8 students, aligned with Arizona Department of Education standards, offering a remote learning curriculum with video-based lessons, interactive practice, digital books, and lesson plans. The program includes regular teacher meetings with parents and students and provides access to library resources, computers, math tutorials, field trips, and special activities.
  • Technical Support Services 2 activities
    • IT Support and Troubleshooting
      Provides technical support for users experiencing login issues, system failures, and slow-running computers, including password resets, malware response, and system optimization. The organization also offers file and document recovery support, assistance with printing issues, and troubleshooting for slow internet connections and wireless network disconnections.
    • Technical Support for Students and Staff
      Provides technical support for students and staff, including repairing Chromebooks and staff laptops, assisting with printer issues, and offering troubleshooting for login issues, system failures, file recovery, slow computers, unexpected shutdowns, and internet connectivity problems.
  • Parent and Student Portal Access 2 activities
    • Student Progress Monitoring
      Implements a real-time web portal for parents to check on student attendance and academic progress, linked to the school's Student Information System.
    • Student and Parent Support Services
      Provides regular teacher meetings with parents and students to support academic progress, implements a real-time web portal for parents to check student attendance and academic progress, and offers technical support for students and staff including password resets, troubleshooting system failures, file recovery, and printer issues.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Athletic Programs
      Offers after-school athletic programs including Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K through 4th grade (flag football, T-ball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading) and the year-round Mustang Sports for 5th through 8th grades (Flag Football, Cheer, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Girls Softball, Co-Ed Soccer, and Girls Basketball).
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$5.80M
Contributions & grants$5.04M87%
Program service revenue$252K4%
Investment income$780%
Other revenue$500K
expenses
Total expenses$5.96M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.56M
Cash$1.63M
Investments$0
Liabilities$15.25M
Net assets$-2.70M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHANNON SMITH SECRETARY 40 $130K
TIMOTHY SMITH PRESIDENT 40 $130K
board members · 3
  • DANELL STEPHENSON — DIRECTOR
  • JULI DEDDO — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY HICKS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona Charter Schools Association Network — Member of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, which evaluates the school for academic, fiscal, and operational compliance annually.
  • Arizona Charter Schools Association Partner — Follows curriculum guidelines set forth by the Arizona Charter Schools Association.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Approves Calibre Academy's remote learning curriculum for homeschooling.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Received an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Century Link Partner — Works with Century Link as an Internet Service Provider to assist with students' network connectivity issues.
  • Cox Partner — Collaborates with Cox as an Internet Service Provider to support students' connectivity needs.
  • McGraw Hill Partner — Educational materials from McGraw Hill are implemented in everyday teachings.
  • PowerSchool Partner — Uses PowerSchool's Student Information System, accessible via a parent portal.
  • Touchdown Sportswear Partner — Authorized retailer for school uniforms with the Calibre logo.