Elementary School Program
Enrollment Update for Fall 2020
Thank you for your interest in the ASU Prep Digital Elementary School. Our teachers are committed to providing the very best experience for each student and for that reason we’ve made the tough decision to limit our enrollment. If you submitted all the required documents by the July 13 deadline we have reserved a seat for your student in our fall 2020 class.
We have reached our maximum number of students for fall 2020 and unfortunately cannot accept additional students beyond the deadline.
If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please enroll online and you’ll be automatically added in the order of submission. We anticipate some families will be moving in and out of our school over the next few weeks as Arizona schools release their plans for fall.
If a spot becomes available we will contact you to see if you are still interested. You can track your progress on the wait list here.
Grades K-5
Our online elementary school program provides families with the opportunity to access a world-class education from the comfort and safety of home. We combine hands-on activities with online lessons to create an engaging experience personalized to your child’s needs. Parents collaborate with our certified teachers to support student success and foster curiosity in a project-based model that encourages to students to work ahead at their own pace.
We’re a Different Kind
of Online School
Like most online schools we have a flexible schedule that allows students to work anytime, any place. But we’re also a world-class university with the technology and teaching resources that make our student experience unique.
- A model that surrounds students with support and creates a warm, safe space where they can be vulnerable enough to take risks in their learning
- Real collaboration between parents and teachers
- A Learning Success Coach is assigned to every family to help students focus on the future, pursue passions and develop a vision for the type of student they want to be
- Engaging curriculum that combines the best of online and offline, hands-on activities in layers of learning that foster deeper discovery
- Personalized one-on-one instruction
The ASU Elementary Student Experience
Live Lessons
Each day includes live lessons with an online teacher
Whole Class Time
This includes discussion, community building and learning
Small Group Time
Reading, project check-in, tutoring and targeted instruction
Individual Time
One-on-one instruction, knowledge checks and support
Study Time
Students work on the computer and complete offline activities
Parental Guidance
Parents serve an active role as a learning guide throughout the day
Sample Activities Calendar Grades K-5
Daily Class Huddle
8:00-8:40 (sample times, subject to change)
We start the day by getting the whole class together for a live video home room session on Zoom. This is designed to build community, foster student friendships, improve social and emotional learning, and share in a mini inquiry lesson to get those thinking caps warmed up.
Get Your Wiggles Out
8:40-9:00 (sample times, subject to change)
Time for students to organize their supplies for the day, grab a snack and get ready for the first live lesson.
Language Arts Live Lesson
9:00-9:45 (sample times, subject to change)
Monday is English Language Arts day which means it’s time for our story of the week. These mini lessons cover reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, fluency, grammar, and anything else that helps little language learners. Other days of the week feature different subjects.
Zen & Zest
9:45-10:00 (sample times, subject to change)
A chance for relaxing, restroom breaks, royal robot battles and giving someone a hug.
Sun Devil Learning Time
10:00-11:15 (sample times, subject to change)
Check your weekly/daily goals, this is the time for independent learning, personalized learning on adaptive software, collaborative group projects, live learning in small groups or one-on-one teacher time.
Big Break Lunch
11:15-11:45 (sample times, subject to change)
Run. Rest. Refocus.
Sun Devil Learning Time
11:45-1:45 (sample times, subject to change)
Similar to the morning Sun Devil Learning Time, this is a student’s chance to work independently, in small groups or one-on-one with the teacher.
Specials
1:45-2:15 (sample times, subject to change)
What makes this time so special? It’s a chance for students to pursue their passions, whether that’s music, art, athletics, or something else.
Clubs
2:30-3:30 (sample times, subject to change)
This is optional time for students to participate in clubs. Our clubs are driven by student interest and change each semester.
How do I enroll or learn more?
Enrollment for our elementary program is closed for fall 2020, but if you’d like to join the waiting list, please apply online.
Want to learn more about the program? Please watch this recorded info session here.