AAA - Gila Valley Campus

Each day at Arizona Arts Academy begins with a meaningful devotional, setting the tone for a day of growth and inspiration. For K-8 students, mornings are dedicated to core subjects, while afternoons are filled with creative exploration through art classes. High school students balance their academic progress with engaging electives, giving them the flexibility to tailor their learning experience throughout the day. 

 At Arizona Arts Academy, we offer a diverse range of electives to inspire creativity and exploration, including:

• Art
• Choir
• General Music
• Band
• Orchestra
• Drama Appreciation
• STEM
• Social Dance
• American Sign Language

Other electives include:

• Typing
• PE
• Coding
• Newspaper/Yearbook

On Fridays (optional, as school is Monday-Thursday), we offer:

• Watercolor
• Drawing
• Hobby Arts
• Chess Club
• Story Time/Crafts
• Entrepreneur
• Ukulele
• Clogging
• Pastel/Acrylic/Chalk Art

As we continue to grow, we are working towards adding more electives, including Spanish and Culinary Arts.

Each morning at Arizona Arts Academy begins with a devotional, where we start with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a brief, interactive mini-lesson led by our school counselor on mental and emotional health. Presented in a fun and engaging way, this time emphasizes the importance of well-being in the learning process. We conclude with a prayer before students head off to their individual classes, ready for the day ahead. 

 At Arizona Arts Academy, we take a unique approach to education, not relying on Common Core or traditional public school curricula. For grades K-8, our teachers and administration collaborate to create customized material that aligns with our Classical/Montessori and Conservative/Faith-based worldview. This approach allows students to learn at their own pace, using a mix of textbooks, hands-on manipulatives, and digital tools to support their learning. We group students by age and grade to ensure they can progress at a pace that suits their individual needs—whether faster or slower than their peers. Middle School students experience a blend of live and online classes, while High School students engage in fully online core courses, with options to take college-level or private online school classes. While we do not assign traditional homework, high school and middle school students in online classes may occasionally need to complete work outside of class time. There may also be occasional projects for students to work on at home or prepare for sharing in class. As a private institution, we do not participate in state testing, nor do we teach to a test—our focus is on meaningful, personalized learning. 

 The annual tuition for each student is $10,000 and is paid quarterly. Many families take advantage of Arizona's Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which typically covers around $7,000 of this amount. However, the exact amount of ESA funding your child qualifies for may vary, and we cannot guarantee the specific amount.

Please note that arts fees are not included in the tuition and are billed separately. We also offer tuition credits to help cover the remaining balance of tuition after ESA funding.

If you have any questions or need more information about tuition credits or ESA qualifications, feel free to reach out!

Arizona's Universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) is a state-funded program that provides financial assistance to parents who choose to send their children to a school outside of the public school system. The program gives families the ability to use public education funds to cover various education-related expenses, including tuition at private schools, educational therapy, tutoring, and more.

For eligible students, the ESA provides a portion of state funding to help offset the cost of tuition at a school of their choice. Each child's eligibility and funding amount may vary based on individual circumstances, but many families benefit from the program as a way to make private education more accessible.

With the Universal ESA program, parents have more control over their child’s education, allowing them to select the best fit for their child's needs, whether that be a private school, online learning, or specialized educational services.

 We are pleased to offer tuition credits to every student at our school. Parents, students, and others can earn credits toward the remaining tuition balance by volunteering their time and talents. The number of hours required will vary, but parents can typically earn tuition credits in exchange for a set amount of volunteer hours per week.

Some ways to earn tuition credits include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a teacher’s aide
• Providing tutoring services
• Teaching a specific arts class
• Helping with property maintenance, such as cleaning or handyman services (weekends may be required)
• Donating approved snacks or school supplies
• Leading or joining our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO)
• Coordinating or helping with activities such as parties, field trips, and other events

Please note that many volunteer opportunities, especially those involving direct interaction with students, will require an IVP fingerprint card. It is the parent’s responsibility to acquire this card before volunteering in these roles.

If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information on the available opportunities, please reach out to our administration.