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Pimeria Alta Academy provides a sturctured educational program for up to 60 highly at-risk sixth through twelfth graders so that they can complete their elementary and secondary education and become productive members of the community.

The academy is part of the Santa Cruz Regional School District that opened in October 2004 as a school of last resort for middle and high school youth who dropped out or have been suspended or expelled from the county's district and charter schools. As an alternative school, it provides a structured learning environment. Present enrollment is around 50 students, but this number is projected to increase to over 100 within the next two years.

All students (100%) qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. The majority have Spanish as their primary home language. All come to Pimeria Alta performing below grade level.

Instruction

Pimeria Alta Academy uses both teacher directed and computer assisted instructional models. The primary curriculum is provided through A+nyWhere Learning System. The A+ program consists of an instructional management system supported by significant core curriculum content for K-12 delivered through the Internet. The research based curriculum content is in the subject areas of Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Writing, and Social Sciences. Academic support services such as counseling, character education, career and technical development are begin developed.

SY 2006-2007 Accomplishments

75% of the students were promoted to the next grade level
Pimeria Alta Academy was determined to have made Adequate Annual Yearly Progress by the Arizona Department of Education
Pimeria Alta was approved by the Arizona Schools Facility Board for the construction of a new facility. (presently awaiting site selection)

Pimeria Alta Academy

"A New Beginning"