Grades Served
Grades 6-9 in 2023-24
Grades 6-12 by 2026
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Address
Announcement Coming:
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Phone
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Contact Form
The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the home page.
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History of Explore Academy - Peoria
The first Explore Academy opened its doors in August 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Since that time, it has implemented its proven model in new markets to provide an enriched, choice-based education for students in different parts of the country.
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Timeline
In December, 2021, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved the charter for Explore Academy - Peoria. The Explore Academy - Peoria board has used the 2022 and the spring of 2023 to prepare for the school's opening in August of 2023.
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School Administration
Principal Ashlynn Johnson
*COMING SOON*
Announcements
Back-to-School Guide (2023-24)
Bell Schedules (2023-24)
Calendar (2023-24)
Course Catalog (2023-24)
Lunch Order Form
PowerSchool Student Login
Student Handbook
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Coming Soon
SCHOOL NEWS
Principal Hired!
Explore Academy - Peoria has hired its new principal, Ms. Ashlynn Johnson!
We look forward to Ms. Johnson's innovative leadership style in propelling Explore Academy - Peoria to the highest levels of academic success!
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The Explore Academy Model
Here is the TED Talk developed by the founder of the model, Justin Baiardo!
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EXPLORE WITH US
*NEW* 2023-24 School Year (Gr 6-9)
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
For families who are interested in learning more about Explore Academy and the model.
Dates:
Coming Soon!
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VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
For families that have been accepted and are currently in the enrollment process, we are providing virtual principal office hours:
Coming Soon!
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INTERESTED TEACHERS!
It's never too early to look for a new opportunity in education! If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please see the Careers page.
CURRENT STUDENTS
ASBCS Dashboards
ADE's Parental Rights Handbook
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Teacher Salaries (per ARS §15-189.05)
Average teachers' salary SY24: ___________
Average teachers' salary SY23: Not applicable
Increase from prior year: Not applicable
Percentage increase: Not applicable
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Visitor Policy
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
will be held the third Tuesday
of each month via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy - Peoria, please email
peo-board@explore.academy,
using "Public Records Request" as the subject.
List the specific information requested
in the body of the email.
For questions, please contact Karen Woerner at 505-218-6898
School News
INTRO VIDEO SERIES
Several introductory videos are available here for families to learn more about the school's procedures, including enrollment process, mid/high schedules, college prep, dress code, technology, and discipline. All are brief (under 10 minutes). Keep checking back for more videos!
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To learn how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool, please click and watch this four-minute video.