Let’s get ready for Kindergarten! We know your child starting school is a big change. At ACA, we are dedicated to making the transition into Kindergarten as smooth, supportive, and positive as possible. Preparation starts with helping your child feel…
Thanks to three new clubs, middle school students at Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) now have additional opportunities to become more engaged in school and take part in enjoyable afterschool activities. For example, students who enjoy dancing and choreography can take…
October is Bullying Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to reinforce our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students. Understanding what bullying is—and what it is not—is essential for recognizing and addressing harmful…
At Arizona Charter Academy, we know that every school day counts. Attendance isn’t just about showing up—it’s about building the foundation for academic success, personal growth, and lifelong habits. The Impact of Missing School Starting as early as preschool and…
Every morning, as students fill the halls of Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) in Surprise, Officer Nick Wylie from the Surprise Police Department is there too, greeting students and staff. Thanks to an ongoing positive relationship between ACA and the Surprise…
If you’re looking for a high-quality kindergarten program near Surprise, El Mirage, or greater Phoenix, Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) is here to help your child thrive. Our tuition-free, full-day kindergarten is designed to give your child a strong academic foundation…
Did you know, ACA has adopted a schoolwide Strategic Plan? This plan was created in collaboration with Administration, school leaders, teachers, parents and community members. To see the details of the plan, please review the image below…
Students in Arizona Charter Academy’s Musical Theatre Summer Camp to Perform ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ on Friday, June 14 Around 30 Students in Fifth Through Eighth Grade Will Take Part in the Intensive 10-Day Camp, Which is Back After a…
The administration and staff at Arizona Charter Academy are pleased to announce that the school recently received the A+ School of Excellence designation from the Arizona Education Foundation. As Principal Jordan Beckman noted, the A+ rating is a…
Arizona Charter Academy is pleased to announce our participation in the Summer Food Service Program. We will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens ages 1-18 throughout the month of June. Program Details: Important Information: Summer…
By Meeting Each Student “Where They Are” and Taking a Team Approach to Learning, Kindergarteners’ Reading Ability Has Markedly Improved Fostering a love of reading goes hand in hand with ensuring students are taught with the best methods to become…
We are excited to introduce a new way to celebrate your child during their birthday week at ACA. Bulldog Birthday Shoutouts!! We will be offering shoutout ads that will display on our large LED sign that hangs on our building…
Get ready for an exciting adventure in reading! Our upcoming Read-a-thon is not just about books; it’s a fantastic opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for reading. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday, January 29 and ends Monday February 12th, this event…
Lunch with Leaders is a staple of ACA. This program started when we had a high school as a way to highlight for students different avenues and career paths that they had ahead of them as they prepared to head off…
As mentioned in previous blog posts, ACA is excited to be partnering with Responsibility Centered Discipline for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a program that focuses less on timebound consequences for student behaviors, and more on students owning and…
Following consistent routines and have schoolwide expectations has long been a standard at ACA. We are able to make this possible through consistent use of our School Culture Rubric. We have found this tool to be invaluable as it supports…
We kicked off Bulldog Adventures, our before and after school tutoring program, as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant on Tuesday, September 5th. Since then, we have enrolled over 90 2nd through 6th-grade students in our extended…
We love welcoming parents back on campus and enjoy seeing families together during our parent lunches. After 2 months of parent lunches that have proved overwhelming successes, we are continuing to perfect our model, as we always do here at…
We’re excited to invite our 1st Grade and Kinder families to our Literacy Nights, a special event dedicated to enhancing your child’s reading journey. For Kindergarten parents, join us on Tuesday, November 28 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, and…
At first glance the Bulldog Parent Committee plans ‘the fun stuff’. Our dedicated group of parents plan and successfully execute two dances, a schoolwide carnival and is adding a schoolwide movie night this year. Beneath the surface, however, we…
Zearn Math and ACA Let’s talk about Math! Math often times, can be considered a frustrating activity for students and parents – but it doesn’t have to be! ACA has adopted the Zearn Math curriculum; which combines digital and in…
One of the programs that we highlighted in our A+ Application was our Intervention program. ACA has hired a skilled set of former principals and administrators who pull small groups of K-4 students in order to close the Achievement Gap and…
ACA Middle School has been participating in School Participatory Budgeting since the spring of 2023. School Participatory Budgeting (SPB) in Arizona is an innovative civic learning tool designed to improve student agency, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills and prepare young…
Arizona Charter Academy has implemented an exciting program this year called Responsibility Centered Discipline, better known as RCD. Responsibility Centered Discipline is a proven program that reduces discipline in the classroom. It is focused on helping students take responsibility for…
The goal of our schoolwide initiative of Cleaning with Meaning is to build a community within ACA where students respect and care for their personal learning spaces. Students are incentivized to ensure their learning spaces are cleaned up at the…
The Grant Money Will Be Used to Provide Kindergarten Readiness Kits at Arizona Charter Academy and Offer Academic Intervention Programs to Kindergarteners SURPRISE, Arizona—The administration and staff at Arizona Charter Academy are pleased to announce that the school has been…
ACA is continuing a great program within the last few years for our 6-8th grade students called Student Ambassadors! The Student Ambassadors program is a leadership experience for our ACA students. It offers students the opportunity to explore their leadership…
We’re excited to announce ACA has applied for the Arizona Education Foundations (AEF) designation as an A+ School of Excellence again! This is a prestigious award that is granted to a select group of schools annually. ACA was previously awarded…
The staff at Arizona Charter Academy are excited to welcome you to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn and engage! Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to: We are…
Our K-4 specials teachers have gone above and beyond by curating an impressive collection of links for parents to enjoy with their children during the summer break. These handpicked resources are specifically tailored to engage and entertain students in grades…
On Thursday, May 18th, our school gymnasium transformed into a vibrant hub of scientific discovery and innovation. Our annual science projects brought together students from 3rd to 8th grade. We were able to showcase the 4th-8th grade projects and they…
Want a free ACA shirt?! Want to be a Bulldog Parent All-Star?? If you tell a friend or family member about ACA and they come and take a tour you can claim a FREE ACA shirt right away! We are…
If you’re considering a charter school for your child, you may be wondering how it works and what benefits it offers. We’ll do our best to explain how a charter school functions and why it may be a great choice…
The K-6 Spring Carnival was a huge success this year, thanks in large part to the hard work and dedication of the Bulldog Parent Committee. They planned, organized, and ran the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that everyone…
We are excited to announce the upcoming school carnival that will be held on April 29th from 10am to 1pm at ACA. This carnival promises to be a day of fun, games, music, and food for the whole family! The…
Recently, our school hosted a Kinder-4th Grades Art and Music Festival and it was an absolute blast for families! The event was designed to showcase the artistic talents of our young students and provide an opportunity for families to come…
Our Bulldog Parent Committee hosted our ACA Sweetheart Dance (Father/Daughter Dance) this past Friday. It was a roaring success with close to 200 in attendance. Father/Daughter couples enjoyed dancing together, having snacks, taking pictures and even doing some crafts together.…
ACA is excited to be applying for the 21st century grant again. This is an after-school grant worth about $500,000 to help fund a dynamic after school program for students K-8. We are excited to go for this opportunity to…
Integrated Academy of Studies Program at Arizona Charter Academy Teaches Students How to be Leaders with the Help of Hands-On Activities Students Who are Enrolled in the Leadership Elective Class Organize and Plan School Assemblies, the School’s Monthly Lunch with…
The Excellence is Civics award recognition is based on a school demonstrating knowledge and effective implementation of the six proven practices in civic learning: classroom instruction in civics and government, history, economics, geography, law and democracy; service learning linked to classroom…
Melissa Holdaway was voted “Alumnus of the Year” by members of Leadership West and surprised with the honor at the Class XIX Graduation Ceremony. The award is granted to an alumnus of the organization who is visibly and successfully leading in the…
At her core, Melissa Holdaway is an entrepreneur. As chief operating officer of Arizona Charter Academy, a K-12 school serving about 800 students in Surprise, Holdaway is always searching for new ways to broaden the experiences of her students. Whether it’s…
For the fourth year in a row, Arizona Charter Academy has been selected as one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies.” The Surprise school was chosen along with 39 other businesses from nearly 300 nominations for the honor. Arizona Business Magazine…
Since the day Arizona Charter Academy first opened its doors, the administrators have done everything possible to help ensure that the charter school offers an outstanding and supportive work environment. Arizona Charter Academy was recently recognized for its commitment to…
Arizona Charter Academy, 16011 N. Dysart Road, was recognized Sept. 5 as one of Arizona’s “Most Admired Companies” during a ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix. This is the third straight year that the school has received this…
In her work as Elementary Principal of Arizona Charter Academy in Surprise, Heather Henderson enjoys making a difference with her students. “I love watching the next generation of students become critical thinkers who can articulate their viewpoints backed with evidence and make…
The ACA Bulldog Parent Committee was so excited to bring back the Mother and Son Dance this year. This years theme was “An Evening Under the Stars” where we invited all K-4 Mother and Son couples to join us for…
Dr. Charlotte Pullins from Arizona Charter Academy Was Selected to Present at the National Charter School Conference in Washington D.C. Dr. Pullins, Who is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Arizona Charter Academy, Spoke about the Positive…