IGNITING and EMPOWERING BOUNDLESS POTENTIAL!

Universal ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) is a new Arizona State government program that gives parents financial help to pay for the schooling of their choice.

We do not use Common Core or other popular public school curricula. Instead, our teachers and administration work together to find or create materials that reflect our Classical/Montessori and Conservative/Faith-based worldview approach. This approach allows students to learn at their own pace, using workbooks, hands-on manipulatives, and computers to enhance the learning process. Multiple ages and grades are grouped together (i.e. 3rd-5th grade, 6th-7th grade) enabling them to work at a pace that suits them—whether slower or faster than their grade-level peers.

For high school students, there are options for live classes, independent work, or online college courses for core subjects. As a general rule, we do not assign homework, though high schoolers may occasionally need to do some work outside of class time. There may also be occasional projects that students can work on at home to prepare for sharing in class.

Our goal is to create a positive learning environment where students can develop a love for learning. Since we are a private school, we are not subject to state testing requirements, and as such, we do not teach to a test. We believe that learning should also include a strong emphasis on the arts.

Currently, we offer a variety of daily classes which include Visual Art in many forms, two Choirs, General Music, Beginning and Intermediate Band, Beginning and Intermediate Orchestra, Drama, STEM, Newspaper/yearbook, ASL (American Sign Language) & Spanish. We also offer additional electives including typing, coding & PE. On Fridays we have Clogging and more visual arts classes. We are also exploring the possibility of adding more dance, hobby arts, and culinary classes.

 Each day begins with a devotional for all students. Core classes are typically held in the morning, while arts classes take place after lunch.

We begin with the pledge and announcements, followed by a brief, interactive mini lesson on either mental/emotional health or being a good citizen. We believe these topics are essential to the learning process. Finally, we end with a prayer before dismissing students to their classes.  

Tuition is $10,000 per year per student. ESA funds typically cover around $7,000 of that amount, though the exact coverage varies by child. Eligibility is not based on income, but rather on your physical address. Applying online is simple, as long as you have the required documents. Please note that nominal class fees are not included in the tuition.

I really believe this school is a good fit for my child and family, but I can't afford the tuition, even with the ESA funds. Are there any scholarships or other means to help pay?

Parents can volunteer for the remainder of the tuition. In fact, we love this option! We’ll discuss this during your entrance interview. Of course, paying the remaining tuition is also encouraged.

We are always in need of help at our school and would love to help you find a role that's a great fit for you. 

Some examples of ways you can volunteer include: 

• Serving as a teacher’s aide
• Assisting as a teacher’s aide 
• Tutoring
• Helping in an arts class 
• Teaching a specific arts class
• Coming on weekends for cleaning or property maintenance
• Joining our PTSO, or even 
• Creating a Parent Music Ensemble Boosters Club

We truly value the talents and passions parents bring to the table.

Please note that most volunteer roles will involve direct interaction with students and will require an IVP fingerprint card. Parents are responsible for obtaining this card.

Yes! We currently have a few homeschool families participating. We are now able to accommodate more homeschoolers in our afternoon arts classes, as well as community members for our Friday arts classes. Tuition for individual classes can be paid out of pocket or with ESA funds. More information is coming!

 We do not offer Seminary at this time. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to provide transportation to the Seminary of their choice. Please contact us, as some years we have limited options for coordinating Seminary with our schedule. Typically, a first hour class works best.