Curriculum Model

ASU Preparatory Academy is a Cambridge Curriculum school aligned with the AZ College and Career Ready standards focused on critical thinking skills and deep learning experiences .

The Cambridge Curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and learning skills that prepare them for success in college . Programs are designed to be challenging . Students learn the key concepts of each subject by examining them in depth , and at their own pace . Each area is flexible , so that teachers can use relevant examples like local context and culture .

Students have to demonstrate core understanding of a subject , and be able to think critically . Exams are used to recognize , reward and encourage this learning . The Cambridge curriculum has different levels meant for different ages of learning :

Cambridge Primary

Students develop skills and understanding in English , math and science . Progression tests help teachers check their progress .

Cambridge Secondary 1

Students develop and further their skills and understanding in English , math and science . Progression tests help teachers check their progress .

Cambridge IGCSE

Students build a broad learning program from a range of more than 70 subjects . In each subject , they work towards Cambridge IGCSE , the world ’ s most popular international qualification , for 14 to 16 year olds .

Cambridge International AS & A Level

Six years

Three years

Two years

5 – 11 years

11 – 14 years

14 – 16 years

• Cambridge Primary – for ages 5-11

• Cambridge Secondary 1 – for ages 11-14

• Cambridge IGCSE – for ages 14-16

• Cambridge International AS & A Level – for ages 16 +

Students develop the deep understanding and thinking skills they need for university study . They work towards Cambridge International AS & A Level qualification – giving them the choice to specialize or study from a range of 50 diverse subjects .

Two years

16 – 19 years

Results

of our students admitted to four-year degree granting universities ( 70 % admitted to ASU )

Four-year graduation rate for the 2015 – 2016 school year

3 2015 – 2016 Annual Report