My daughter is in her second year at ACAA (7th grade) and we have been VERY happy with this school. She is thriving. Students and teachers strive for excellence in the arts and it is a thrill to attend performances and see the results of their efforts. The academic teachers are dedicated and caring.
... Read more I am also very happy with the friends my child has made at this school. They are wonderful, creative kids. No school is perfect, but my family is very grateful that ACAA is available for my daughter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
I really love the fact the school offers drama, percussion, voice, guitar, art, dance, and a number of other extra curricular classes that my child would not get by attending a middle grade school. The homework is good but the educational level could be higher. I am just not at all keen on all the
... Read more lack of respect the children give to the teachers and for the teachers or school to allow it to continue to happen. I understand the teachers hands may be tied in this area but it needs to be addressed and controlled. There are way too many complaints and not enough action when it comes to disapline and lack of respect in this school. The school dress code has gotten better but uniform dress code limits any distractions altogether. This could be a great school if they could just get the Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/08
It appears that many students enjoy the small school size atmosphere. If the massive teacher turnover rate could be helped and administration with adequate public school standard credentials could be found, this could be a great school.
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Posted by a other on 08/31/08
I loved this school! It has the most amazing arts and arts teachers!! The academics were lacking except when they were taught by Mrs. Crocker or online. The teachers bring out the best in the students and get them to reach beyond their comfort levels. Going to that school was the best thing that ever
... Read more happened to me. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's true. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/28/08
In the past this school did have a questionable academic program - Today - it's awesome. ACAA has raised the bar for all charter schools and public or private schools around the country. Where can you get a school that has great academics and a stellar performance arts program. If your child is interested
... Read more in the performing arts. This is the school you should be taking them to. Proud parent of 2 ACAA students. Tammy Smith Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
My daughter has been part of this school for 2 years now. In that short amount of time, we have seen quite a bit of change. The hammer came down on the academics and needing to prove itself as a solid academic force as well as an incredible arts school where talented kids can showcase their stuff!
... Read more Well, ACAA, you're definitely in the right direction now! Keep it up and keep it strong! You have very caring teachers and administration involved in this school that want to see your child get motivated and succeed in every aspect of their life. I am proud to say that I am a parent of a student at ACAA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/07
My daughter was here when ACAA began. We have seen struggles, as all charter schools go through, but the team now is superb. The arts department is second to none, and academics are improving daily. I am so grateful that my daughter was able to go to this school, to learn from these gifted educators,
... Read more and to excel. She is graduating a year early, thanks to the staff, as well as online classes, with a 4.0 average, and, due to the fire lit within her from teachers like Mr. Berger and Ms. McNeil, she is going to college next year, working to become a music educator herself. Thank you ACAA!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/07
ACAA are very highest quality school including performance arts. I really appreciation that ACAA are working with Sequoia Schools for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-North Phoenix Campus (on same campus) I want to look forward ACAA Students to more interact with SSDHH Students.
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My daughter attended 7th grade at ACAA. She was challenged by the accademic teachers and she enjoyed the Arts programs. Her only complaint is that too many of the students do not care about school. The language arts teacher offered the most stability and challenge in her classroom. This was the first
... Read more year that my child did not attend a public school and this was also the first year that my child was challenged by a teacher. Overall, the teachers did very well. My child scored above average in the AIMS test and she would like to attend ACAA in 2005/06. Read less
School Profile for Az Conservatory Arts and Acadmcs
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Student enrollment:
314
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
17
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
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Phoenix schools — Az Conservatory Arts and Acadmcs is located at 2820 W Kelton Ln, Phoenix AZ 85053. 2820 W Kelton Ln is in the Deer Valley neighborhood and 85053 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Az Conservatory Arts and Acadmcs is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Az Conservatory Arts and Acadmcs is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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