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Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose an online school?

Online Schools provide a unique learning environment designed to improve student achievement and offer an alternative to in-person learning. They encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods, With the added convenience of being able to attend classes from the comfort of your living room. That’s why more parents are choosing online Schools every year.

Leading Edge Academy Online is a tuition-free public charter school for Arizona Residents.

For those outside of Arizona we do have a small monthly Tuition for enrollment.

Any Kindergarten thru 12th grade student may apply to enroll at our online school.

Yes! For a small monthly tuition fee (*Arizona Residents are always Tuition-Free), any student can attend Leading Edge Academy Online.

Tuition-free AZ Resident students must plan to come in-person on all required AZ state testing days. It takes between 2-5 days depending on the grade level. This testing typically occurs at the end of March or throughout the month of April. Refer to our calendar for the set dates. All other exams are proctored remotely. Benchmark tests and finals do not require in-person testing, but do require a live session to be monitored remotely by a teacher or student success coach. Certain Dual Enrollment or CTE classes may require in-person testing but that would be disclosed prior to choosing that course.

All Leading Edge Academy tuition-free AZ Resident students will take the current required state tests, like every public school. The Arizona State Assessments are used by the state of Arizona to evaluate our school’s performance.
*Please keep in mind, it will be the responsibility of the parents/students to travel to a Leading Edge Academy campus to complete those Assessments.

Leading Edge Academy is a safe environment where high student achievement is our focus. We provide a rigorous educational program that combines core character values with a special emphasis on reading, writing, and math. In a blended learning environment that provides online learners the flexibility they need. Our dedicated, highly-qualified teacher team and staff is available to students both in person at our Learning Lab and online via synchronous sessions to provide both direct instruction and 1:1 support.

We utilize the latest assessment technology to track your student’s progress throughout the year in real-time. They receive real feedback and lessons that are unique to them! 

Parents will have a variety of tools so they can help track assignments, receive grade updates, communicate directly with the teacher and provide ways to keep their child focused on learning. 

Leading Edge Academy follows a year-round schedule to provide continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. The schedule typically begins in late July and concludes around Memorial Day, incorporating additional breaks in fall, winter, and spring. This approach allows for consistent academic progress and supports ongoing student engagement.

The school operates five days a week with the following schedule:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 2:48 PM

• Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:23 PM

*Saturday or Sunday meetings/sessions with the teachers can be scheduled. This will be by appointment only.

One of our goals is to foster parental involvement. Parents are encouraged to participate in the following ways:

• Develop close parent-teacher interaction.

• Join Parent-Teacher Organizations.

• Support your children with their homework, assignments, and attendance.

• Attend open Governing Board Meetings.

• Support the school financially, especially through the Arizona Tax Credit Program.

Dress codes can be found in the Handbook. Students are not required to wear a uniform, but must follow a modesty-based dress code.

Leading Edge Academy participates in the State of Arizona’s Tax Credit Program. When individuals contribute, these funds directly support extracurricular activities and Character Development Programs at the school. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit: up to $200 for individuals and up to $400 for families filing jointly. Any Arizona taxpayer can contribute to Leading Edge and receive this tax credit, regardless of whether they have a student attending the school.

Yes, Leading Edge Academy Online offers a Summer School program during the month of June. This program is open to any high school student (*fees apply) in Arizona entering grades 9-12 for the upcoming school year. Students can participate in Credit Recovery courses for previously failed subjects or take courses to get ahead for the next school year.

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