Arizona Achievement Profile: Grade A
Mission Statement
The mission of Foothills Academy College Preparatory is to provide and educational setting for academically advanced students who are self-directed, competent learners who will excel in college and exercise leadership in a changing world.
About the School
Enrollment 350 (grades K-12)
Founded 1993 CEEB # 030039 Administrative Personnel
Donald S. Senneville, Ph.D. Director Mary Crawford, M.A.Ed. Principal and Guidance Counselor -Grades 7-12 Jane White, Ph.D. Principal -Grades K-6 Alicia Roberts, M.A.Ed. Director of STEM Tobe Daum Director of Exceptional Student Services Clea Edwards Director of Online Learning Barbara Hansen Registrar Foothills Academy is an AdvancED accredited, comprehensive, suburban charter school serving grades kindergarten through twelve on two campuses in the desert foothills area of north Scottsdale, Arizona. Foothills Academy has been recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for a variety of quality educational programs and innovative endeavors. 7191 E. Ashler Hills Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Phone: 480-488-5583 Fax: 480-488-6902 Web address: foothillsacademy.com Email: [email protected] Updated 2014-2015 |
Post High School Placement
AdvancEd National Association of Secondary School Principals National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Canyon Athletic Association Independent Youth Athletic Assoc. National Student Council Association The Honors Diploma The diploma reflects an advanced college preparatory curriculum. The requirements are rigorous. The student must meet all the Standard Diploma criteria with a 3.5 GPA with additional years of advanced math, laboratory science and foreign language, culminating in calculus, physics and SpanishIV-CBD Honors Diploma – 24 credits A student must meet all requirements for the Standard Diploma and in addition
Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Foreign Language 4 credits Fine Art 1 credit Other 2 credits Senior Project 1 credit |
The Standard Diploma
The diploma reflects a college preparatory curriculum. Requirements include 4 years of English, 4 years of math (through pre-calculus), 4 years of lab science, 4 years of social studies, 4 years of foreign language, and 1 year of fine arts. Standard Diploma – 24 credits Minimum requirements are English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Foreign Language 4 credits Fine Art 1 credit Other 2 credits Senior Project 1 credit Foothills Academy grade point averages (GPAs) are calculated on an unweighted scale. Transcript Interpretation Grade Meaning A 90-100 (4.0) Excellent B 80-89 (3.0) Above Average C 70-79 (2.0) Average D 60-69 (0.0) Failing F below 60 (0.0) Failing INC Incomplete WD Withdrawn NC No Credit NG No Grade P Pass CBD Credit by Demonstration Class Rank Class rank is determined by the cumulative grade point average from all subjects for all semesters and total number of credits using a tie break system. College Testing Mean Scores College board scores are consistently above state and national averages. |