What is a Charter School?
A charter school is an independently run public school granted greater flexibility in its operations, in return for greater accountability for performance. The “charter” establishing each school is a performance contract detailing the school’s mission, program, students served, performance goals, and methods of assessment.
In Gilbert AZ, charter schools are state funded public schools. Gilbert AZ Charter schools contract with the state or district to provide tuition free educational services and cannot charge tuition.
What is the difference between Charter Schools and Public Schools?
Charter schools are public schools of choice, meaning that families choose them for their children. They operate under their own standards of conduct and curriculum outside the realm of local public school districts. Although these institutions are funded by tax dollars, charter schools are ultimately given the freedom to establish their own methods of operation, similar to how many private schools are able to design their instructional and social practices.
Charter schools are accountable for academic results and for upholding the promises made in their charters. They must demonstrate performance in the areas of academic achievement, financial management, and organizational stability. If a charter school does not meet performance goals, it may be closed.
How do Charter Schools operate?
Charter schools foster a partnership between parents, teachers, and students. They create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are allowed to innovate, and students are provided the structure they need to learn.
A charter school can break up the day to provide students with more time on the core subjects they need most. Charter school teachers have a say in the curriculum they teach and can change materials to meet students’ needs.
Charter schools build upon the core academic subjects by creating a school culture or adopting a theme. For example, charter schools may focus on Science Technology Engineering or Math education, performing arts, project-based learning, college preparation, career readiness, language immersion, civic engagement, classical education, global awareness, or meeting the needs of autistic students and others
Who may attend Charter Schools?
Charter School in Gilbert AZ are non-boundaries. Any Gilbert AZ student in grade K-12 may attend a charter school. Parents and students may submit a timely application to any charter school for consideration, spaces are often limited.
Should you consider a Charter School for your child?
Selecting a school for your child can be a deeply personal choice and may be rooted in your family’s beliefs and values. Whether a school is private, public, or charter, what’s most important is that the school is a good fit for your child and your family. Be sure to visit any school you are considering, talk to the principal, teachers and other parents whose children have attended the school. Charter schools have distinct characters and philosophies. Make sure you do your research, online and in person, to make sure you are enrolling your child in the school that affords the best opportunity for your child to succeed.
Charter School in Gilbert AZ
American Leadership Academy
3155 S SanTan Village Pkwy, Gilbert AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
www.alaschools.org/gilbert
Archway Arete – Great Hearts (K-5)
4525 East Baseline Road, Gilbert AZ 85234
(480) 222-4233
www.archwayarete.org
Arete Preparatory Academy – Great Hearts (6-12)
4525 East Baseline Road, Gilbert AZ 85234
(480) 222-4233
www.areteprepacademy.org
Benjamin Franklin Charter School – Gilbert (K-6)
1475 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
www.benjaminfranklincharterschool.com/campus/k-6/gilbert
Challenger Basic School (K-6)
1315 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
www.challengerbasic.com
Desert Hills High School
1515 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
www.deserthillshs.com
EDUPRIZE School
580 West Melody Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537 x1030
www.eduprizeschools.net/gilbert-campus
Gilbert Arts Academy (K-6)
862 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
www.gilbertartsacademy.com
Imagine School West Gilbert (K-8)
2061 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 855-2700
www.imaginewestgilbert.org/home
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary (K-6)
717 W. Ray Road, Gilbert AZ 85233
(480) 545-6646
www.leadingedgeacademy.com/gilbert-elementary
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College (7-12)
717 W. Ray Road, Gilbert AZ 85233
(480) 545-8011
www.leadingedgeacademy.com/gilbert-early-college
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts
K-6
3939 E. Warner, Gilbert AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
7-12
4055 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
www.lfapa.org/campus/lfpa-warner
Legacy Traditional School – Gilbert (K-8)
2747 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 397-9260
www,gilbert.legacytraditional.org
San Tan Charter School
3959 East Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 222-0811
www.santancharterschool.com
Val Vista Academy (K-8)
4120 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
www.valvistaacademy.org
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