activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 23
- Athletic Programs Interscholastic Youth Sports TeamsOffers 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).
- Educational Field Trips Guided Environmental Field TripsOrganizes up to two educationally related field trips per grade level annually.
- Elementary and Middle School Education Charter & Alternative School OperationProvides 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.
- Extended Care Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers 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 Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsProvides 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.
- Extended Care and After-School Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsProvides 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.
- Full-Day Kindergarten Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates 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.
- Gifted Education ProgramProvides a Gifted Education program for exceptional students.
- IT Support and Troubleshooting Technical Support ServicesProvides 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.
- Independent Study ProgramOffers 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 ProgramOperates 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.
- K-8 Public Charter School Education Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates 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.
- Performing Arts Programs School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOffers 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 ProgramsOffers 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 ProgramsOffers 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.
- Pre-Kindergarten Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers 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 Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers 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 Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers 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.
- Specialized Educational Programs Charter & Alternative School OperationOffers 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 ProgramsOffers 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.
- Student Progress Monitoring Parent & Student Information PortalsImplements a real-time web portal for parents to check on student attendance and academic progress, linked to the school's Student Information System.
- Student Support and EngagementProvides 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.
- Student and Parent Support Services Parent & Student Information PortalsProvides 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.
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how they think
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- Community Building through Advisory Programs advisory programThe organization utilizes a daily advisory class (homeroom) to build community and support among students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Family-Teacher Collaboration family_teacher_collaborationThe organization emphasizes regular collaboration between parents, students, and certified teachers to plan individualized lessons and activities, ensuring a supportive and tailored educational experience.
- Flexible and Accessible Education Models tuition-free flexible education modelThe organization offers tuition-free, flexible education models, including independent study and homeschool programs, to increase accessibility and provide alternatives to traditional schooling, supported by structured resources and teacher collaboration.
- Flexible and Accessible Home-Based Learning tuition_free_flexible_education_modelThe organization offers a tuition-free, flexible homeschool program utilizing an independent study model with structured online curricula and regular teacher support to provide accessible education for families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling.
- Flexible and Accessible Learning Models tuition-free_flexible_education_modelThe organization increases educational accessibility and flexibility for families through tuition-free homeschool programs and structured independent study models, supported by online curricula and regular teacher collaboration, catering to those unable to participate in traditional schooling.
- Foundational Skills Approach in Early Education foundational_skills_approachThe organization focuses on building foundational reading skills in early grades, including phonological awareness, sentence structure, high-frequency word recognition, vocabulary, and grammar, reinforced through daily routines and small group instruction to prepare children for kindergarten and foster a lifelong habit of learning.
- Global Education and Intercultural Understanding global educationThe organization expands international awareness and intercultural understanding through exposure to literature, art, music, and foreign language.
- Hands-On Technical Training hands-on technical trainingThe organization involves students in the maintenance, accountability, and repair of IT-related equipment to foster technical knowledge, responsibility, and personal discipline.
- High-Quality Staffing staffing qualityThe organization ensures a strong educational foundation by employing a selective hiring process for qualified teachers in its Kindergarten and Preschool Programs.
- Holistic Child Development and Character Education whole_child_educationThe organization fosters the development of the whole child by integrating character development principles with a challenging academic curriculum, promoting personal responsibility, social-emotional growth, and civic engagement through daily activities, sports, and clubs.
- Holistic Child Development and Character Education whole child educationThe organization promotes the development of the whole child by integrating character development, personal responsibility, and social-emotional support with a challenging academic curriculum, fostering confidence, lifelong learning, and civic engagement through daily activities, sports, and clubs.
- Holistic Child Development through Integrated Learning whole_child_educationThe organization promotes the development of the whole child by integrating character development, social-emotional support, and academic rigor, fostering confidence, responsibility, and lifelong learning through daily activities, challenging curricula, and extracurricular programs.
- Personalized and Individualized Education individualized educationThe organization uses technology-enhanced curriculum and individualized approaches to cater to each student's unique needs, learning styles, and academic goals, supported by early and ongoing assessment to design appropriate instructional placements.
- Personalized and Individualized Education individualized_educationThe organization provides personalized and individualized education by using technology-enhanced curricula, early and ongoing assessment, and flexible learning models to meet individual student needs, learning styles, and educational requirements, fostering academic achievement and personal responsibility.
- Personalized and Individualized Education individualized_educationThe organization provides personalized and individualized education by leveraging technology-enhanced curricula, early and ongoing assessment, and flexible learning models to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student, fostering academic achievement and personal responsibility.
- Real-World Problem Solving and Analytics real-world problem solvingThe organization employs a "Real-World Problem Solving and Analytics" approach for teaching science and math, equipping students with practical skills for academic success.
- Skill Building and Progression in Sports skill building and progressionThe organization introduces younger students to various sports and builds foundational skills to prepare them for competitive sports programs as they get older, promoting physical development and teamwork.
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum for 21st Century Skills standards_aligned_educationThe organization aligns its curriculum with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards and Common Core State Standards to prepare students for the 21st century by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and mastery of foundational skills across all subject areas.
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum for College and Career Readiness standards_aligned_educationThe organization aligns its curriculum with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards and Common Core State Standards to prepare students for the 21st century by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and mastery of foundational skills across all subject areas.
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum for College and Career Readiness standards_aligned_educationThe organization prepares students for future success by aligning its curriculum with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards and Common Core State Standards, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and mastery of foundational skills across all subject areas.
- Structured Extended Care and Academic Support structured_after-school_careThe organization supports working families by offering structured before and after-school care programs that combine academic support with physical and recreational activities, providing a fun and safe learning environment.
- Structured Extended Care and After-School Programs before_and_after_school_careThe organization provides extended care and after-school programs that combine academic support with physical and recreational activities in a structured learning environment, serving the needs of working families.
- Structured Extended Care and Skill Building structured_after_school_careThe organization provides structured before and after-school care that combines academic support with physical and recreational activities, and introduces younger students to foundational sports skills, to support working families and prepare students for competitive programs.
named programs · 4
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).
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.