FAQs

FAQs

Charter schools like Calibre Academy get funds from the state. These schools are required to comply with the state standards when teaching students.

Charter schools are public schools. Like traditional schools, charter schools are tuition-free.

Charter schools offer open enrollment.  Parents are required to complete the enrollment packet provided by the school and turn it in at the office to enroll their child.

Any student who wishes to do so can enroll in a charter school like Calibre Academy.

Charter schools are public schools funded by the state.

We are a tuition-free K-8 school. We also offer a tuition-based Pre-K program.

Arizona state law allows students to apply for admission to any state public school, based on available classroom space. Open Enrollment applications are approved on a year-by-year basis with no guarantee of continued enrollment.

Open Enrollment begins in January of each school year. Contact us for a packet!

Yes, applications will be accepted in the order they are received. Once we are at full capacity a lottery system will take place.

Open Enrollment begins in January for the following school year. Calibre Academy will be contacting families to set up an appointment to test the students. After the testing, administration will meet with the student and their family to talk about the school, review the test results, and answer any questions. The enrollment process will be completed once the student meets with the administration. Once a class has reach capacity, the application will be put on a waiting list.

Parents will receive notification of their application status before the new school year begins. Applications may be approved, rejected, or placed on a waiting list. Phone calls will be made once space is available.

If the designated Open Enrollment deadline is missed, an Open Enrollment application may still be submitted for consideration prior to the beginning of the new school year. Late applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Once available capacity is determined, applications will be considered based on priority status and parents/guardians will be notified. Once the campus or class meets or exceeds its capacity, either through Open Enrollment or population growth, the school or class will be closed to further Open Enrollment for the remainder of the school year.

We have ongoing enrollment opportunities based on class size/school capacity levels. Please call us at (623) 556-2179 for more information.

Yes, we offer tuition-free, all-day kindergarten.

No. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1. We do not offer early enrollment testing. Students who are 4 years old by September 1 may choose to enroll in our Pre-Kindergarten program.

Yes, we offer a variety of elementary-middle competitive sports as well as a K-5 intramural Lil Colts program.

Yes, please call us at (623) 556-2179 to make an appointment.

Yes, please check out information on our school lunch program here.

Yes, we offer a variety of program opportunities for exceptional students, including gifted. Students with 504 and/or IEPs will be reviewed and will be accepted based on space availability. Please call us for details at (623) 556-2179.

Yes, we offer an extended care program.

Yes – there are monthly spirit days, “Character Counts” days where students wear the color of the character trait for that month, and dollar for duds (students pay $1 to wear their own clothes) and the money goes to different grades each week or promotion. Students can also wear their regular clothes on their birthday.

Please refer to the dress code policy in the handbook – https://www.calibreacademy.com/school-handbook/

Yes.  Calibre offers Intramural Athletic Program for grades Pre-K through 4th regardless of ability are welcome and invited to play.  The sports offered are:  T-ball, flag football, cheer, soccer, and basketball.

Calibre Offers Interscholastic Athletics for 5th grade-8th grade.  Students tryout for the different sports.  The sports offered are:Fall: co-ed flag football, volleyball, cheer (year-long) and cross-country

Winter: boys’ basketball and girls’ softball

Spring: girls’ basketball, co-ed soccer and boys’ baseball

Do students still need to wear masks?

As of July 1, 2021 students may choose to wear a mask.  If mandated by the state, this policy could change.

Yes. Any child enrolled in a public, charter, or private school must submit documentation of requirement immunizations or a valid ADHS exemption form prior to entry or attendance at school.

Our uniform provider is Touchdown Sportswear. Follow the link https://www.calibreacademy.com/school-uniforms/ or call (623) 773-1852 to place your uniform order.

Yes – each teacher offers tutoring either before or after school.

No – Calibre is a school of choice charter school

Both are types of public schools

Both receive public funding

Both are open to the public

Neither charge tuition

Both must uphold state standards in order to receive funding

Although both charter and traditional schools receive public funding, how they receive funding—and how they’re required to report spending—can differ. Traditional schools usually pull in part of their funds from the state’s budget and meet other needs through federal and local taxes.

Charter schools also receive funding from state and local taxes, but it is usually handed out on a set, per-pupil basis. What’s more, because they fall into the schools of choice category, charter school spending tends to be heavily scrutinized. As a result, charters end up needing to meticulously keep track of how funded money is spent.

Yes. Students with 504 and/or IEPs will be reviewed and will be accepted based on space availability. Please call us for details at (623) 556-2179.

Traditional schools/charter schools are tuition free

At this time we are not offering languages but will have a Spanish club for K-3rd grade

There are several activities and clubs offered for all students K-8. A flyer with days and times will be sent home prior to the start of each club.

Students in K-8th grade take technology class. Students 3rd grade and up use Chromebooks in their classrooms.

Yes

Calibre is a tuition free charter school.

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