Give your youngest learners a strong start with daily live lessons, small-group time and caring teachers, all from the comfort and safety of home.
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Like most online schools, we offer a flexible schedule that lets students work on independent coursework anytime, any place. But we’re also a world-class university with the technology and teaching resources that make our student experience unique, including daily Live Lessons and personalized learning opportunities.
Key takeaway: Expect a daily rhythm with live instruction, small-group support and age-appropriate screen time that works with your schedule at home.
If you want real teachers, live lessons and a calm, consistent routine your student can participate in from the comfort and safety of home, our program was made for you. Our elementary students learn in short, focused blocks with small-group time and teacher check-ins. Families get clear guidance and a partner in a Learning Success Coach.
Stronger early skills with daily reading and math practice with live teaching
Consistent, attentive teacher contact through live lessons and small-group time
Clear progress for families, including simple plans, weekly updates and LSC meetings
Forming real friendships online in class huddles, Adventure Hour and clubs
On Fridays from 10–11 a.m., join LSCs and teachers for this time that is reserved for community, peer engagement and fun!
We are currently enrolling students. You can begin the enrollment process by filling out an online application.
Want to learn more and have the chance to ask questions? Join us for an online information session where we’ll dive into the details. Follow the link below to a calendar where you can choose a date that works best.
Expect live instruction daily plus Spark Time small groups. Independent Sun Devil Learning Time includes short online tasks and offline reading, writing, making and movement. Check the sample schedules to see a typical day by grade.
K–5 students start the day on Zoom with their teacher and class for homeroom, huddle, Spark Time and live lessons. After a break, students will spend time in asynchronous lessons called Independent Sun Devil Learning Time with the support of the home educator/parent. Each student will have the opportunity to have some fun time in Adventure Hour or activities with the Learning Success Coach team. Overall, you can expect a more structured schedule with your K–5 student.
You can find a complete list of supplies at the links below.
You can find all the enrollment information here, including the start date. Our elementary program has open enrollment and we have new students starting every week.
Strong Mind is the current curriculum for K–5. Students can expect to spend independent learning time engaging with the Strong Mind curriculum. Our teachers go above and beyond to create engaging live lessons that align with Arizona state standards. These lessons blend Strong Mind content, workbook-style activities, hands-on projects and their own creative materials. Additionally, adaptive software programs like Boost, DreamBox and Amira are required for weekly use by students. These programs help teachers and home educators identify students’ strengths and personalize lessons to fit their needs perfectly!
Grades K–5.
Students need to have a computer with a modern browser and internet access. The following items are suggested for all courses.
General supplies:
Earbuds, printout of course pace chart and syllabus, calendar/planner, pencils and college-ruled paper for students who would like to take written notes.
Devices (we recommend devices less than 5 years old):
Desktop, laptop or Chromebook with microphone and webcam.
Operating systems:
Windows 10 and newer, Mac OSX 10.6 and newer, Linux or ChromeOS.
Internet speed:
High-speed internet recommended.
Supported browsers:
Chrome (latest version recommended), Edge (latest version), Safari (latest version) or Firefox (latest version).
Supported browser plugins and settings:
Javascript enabled, Flash (latest version recommended), 1024×768 minimum display resolution, pop-up blockers should be disabled, cookies should be enabled.
Please contact support.asuprep.org for further assistance.
In K–2, plan to sit nearby during live sessions and help with transitions. By grades 3–5, students work more independently. Your child’s teacher and Learning Success Coach provide routines, updates and quick help when you need it.
Community is built into the week with Class Huddles, Adventure Hour, clubs and teacher-led activities. Students collaborate in small groups and share projects in a safe, moderated setting.
This program is a great fit for kids who benefit from predictable routines, small-group attention and learning at home with a caring adult nearby. It also works well for families who want flexibility for appointments, travel or sports without losing progress.
Arizona families: No tuition costs.
Out-of-state families: See tuition options.
Schedule a call with an advisor who can walk you through the best path and provide more information about costs.
Yes. ASU Prep Digital offers a flexible and seamless transition for families wanting to make the switch from traditional brick-and-mortar schools to our online program. Our enrollment process is open throughout the year, so you can join at any time. Schedule a call with an advisor to learn more and get started.
Live sessions are short and interactive. The day includes planned breaks and offline activities to keep young learners focused and fresh.
English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies are the core curriculum. Adventure Hour gives students the opportunity to explore elective activities such as Art, Cooking and STEM.
Yes, AzM2 is the statewide achievement test for Arizona students. Arizona public school students in grades 3–8 and grade 10 (cohort 2023 in 2020–2021 school year) will take the grade level AzM2 assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Testing dates are in the spring each year. All students are responsible for taking the in-person state standardized tests.
You can find more information on our testing page.
Yes, our program has scheduled activities throughout the day. Although we do not offer AM/PM options, online learning allows for a flexible schedule.
In a virtual environment, we personalize the learning to be a class of one. On average, each K–5 teacher is assigned 30 students.
Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before Sept 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.
First grade: Any student enrolling in 1st grade must be six (6) years old on or before Sept 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.
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