Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy is located at 20700 Thunderbird Road in Apple Valley. This school serves grades K-8 and enrolls 610 students. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1. Math proficiency is 5% and reading proficiency is 16%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. The school keeps a disciplined environment that helps students feel like they belong and respect each other. There are clear rules for behavior for all grades, from kindergarten to eighth grade. The curriculum is taught with a focus on important life skills and core competencies. Prices for homes in this area range from $375,000 to $520,000. Parents like that the school focuses on building character and getting students ready for college. They often talk about how professional the teachers are and how dedicated they are to doing a good job. Feedback shows that students really feel like they belong at the academy. Phoenix Academy wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Phoenix Academy has stuck to its rule this year that students must leave 30 minutes early to make sure that everyone leaves safely and in an orderly way. The school counseling department is meeting with families right now to talk about how to get their kids into harder classes and better academic placements for the next semester. The academy's Associated Student Body (ASB) programs are still going strong and are still encouraging students to be leaders and get to know each other.

Q1. Does Phoenix Academy have a special program for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)?

Ans. Phoenix Academy finds GATE students through testing and gives them different kinds of instruction in core subjects to meet their advanced learning needs.

Q2. What do you need to do to be a chaperone on a field trip at Phoenix Academy?

Ans. Before they can help out, chaperones must go through the AVUSD Volunteer Assistance Program, which includes a background check and TB clearance.

Q3. Does Phoenix Academy require all students to have their own devices?

Ans. To help with digital learning and research assignments, each student gets a Chromebook to use during the school day.

Q4. Does Phoenix Academy have any clubs for coding or robotics?

Ans. The academy has seasonal STEM clubs where students can learn the basics of programming and compete in regional robotics competitions.

Q5. What does Phoenix Academy do to keep the K-8 playground facilities in good shape?

Ans. To make sure that younger kids and older kids have their own play times, recess and lunch times are staggered by grade level.