Classes are done per semester and can be taken a la carte or as a part of full time or part time admission.
Our Schedule
We follow an alternating A/B schedule:
- A Days are on Mondays and Thursdays
- B Days are on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Wednesdays are reserved for project work, academic catch-up, or student choice activities.
English Language Arts (ELA) at AZ STEAM Academy
Our ELA program blends reading, writing, grammar, and critical thinking with Social Studies to create a rich, integrated learning experience. Students explore a variety of topics and texts while building skills in reading comprehension, note-taking, grammar, and all forms of writing—including narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. We emphasize the full writing process from brainstorming to publishing, helping students grow as confident communicators. Group reading activities promote collaboration and discussion, while individual assignments are aligned to state standards to ensure strong academic progress. To boost engagement and retention, our curriculum is gamified through role-play and creative storytelling, allowing students to immerse themselves in characters, settings, and historical events while practicing key ELA skills.
Math
All Year – MT,ThF
Though we observe Arizona State Benchmarks for math, we primarily focus on skill mastery through gamification and real-world application. Each students weaknesses and strengths are assessed independently, and instruction is tailored to each student based on their individual learning path. Instruction uses a combination of face-to-face and interactive media.
Communications
1st Quarter – Mon, Thur
Using the curriculum provided by Stage V Academy, we help students find their confidence and unique voice in public speaking.
American Government
1st Quarter – Mon, Thur
Starting with the declaration of Independence we explore how America’s governing principles were established and how they have evolved over the years by studying original documents, laws, their context in historical and current events.
STEM
All Year – Mon, Thur
Students use STEM to explore various multidisciplinary projects
Debate
1st Quarter – Tues, Fri
Students explore the discipline of debate while learning the principles of rhetoric and philosophy. Competitive team opportunity.
Current Affairs
All Year – Tues, Fri
Students engage in Socratic discussion and analysis of current events while exploring personal agency and community involvement.
Physics
1st Quarter – Tues, Fri
Students learn physics concepts while engaging in hands-on application.
Creative Writing
2nd Quarter – Mon, Thurs
Students explore poetry, literature, and find their voice through storytelling.
American History
2nd Quarter – Mon, Thurs
American history through the lenses of the people who have lived it. Students explore stories and experiences beginning with the first traces of civilization in America. We also explore the timelines and contexts of events as they have occured throughout history as part of this holistic deep dive.
Chemistry
2nd Quarter – Tues, Fri
Students get a hands-on understanding of the building blocks of life and what makes up the world around them.
Journalism
3rd Quarter – Mon, Thurs
Ever wonder what goes into making the news? Students explore journalism from written and media perspectives to understand how news is developed and what is considered news.
World History
3rd Quarter – Mon, Thurs
This class takes students on an immersive journey around the world as students learn about the cultures, events, and people that made it happen.
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