Elementary School Program

Grades K–5

Our online elementary school program gives families access to a world-class education from the comfort and safety of home. We create an engaging experience personalized to your student’s needs. Parents collaborate with our certified teachers and Learning Success Coaches to support student success and foster curiosity in an instructor-paced model that encourages students to reach their full potential.

We eagerly await the arrival of our incoming students and are excited to embark on this educational journey together. We can’t wait to meet you and begin building a foundation for lifelong learning and success!

To learn more, sign up for an info session.

Kinder Round Up Info Session

Personalized Learning from the Very Beginning

We are thrilled to announce our Kindergarten program offers personalized 1:1 diagnostic testing at the start of the academic year. During the first week of school, our dedicated Kindergarten teachers will conduct special 1:1 meetings with each student. This valuable opportunity allows us to understand each child’s unique strengths and areas for growth, enabling us to tailor our approach to their specific needs.

In addition, students in grades 1–5 will complete diagnostic assessments to help determine a personalized learning pace. These assessments allow our teachers to meet students where they are, provide appropriate support and challenge from day one and continue throughout the school year.

We’re a Different Kind of Online School

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.

What to Expect

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.

Genuine collaboration between parents and teachers for individualized K–5 learning, ensuring each student receives the best possible educational experience while meeting Arizona State Standards.

Learning Success Coaches who work closely with families, teachers and students to provide personalized support, foster academic growth and promote well-being throughout the school year.

Engaging curriculum that combines the best of online instruction in layers of learning that foster deeper discovery.

Discussion-Based Assessments (DBAs)—one-on-one conversations between students and teachers to assess understanding, clarify learning and ensure academic integrity.

Parents and caregivers serve as home educators, partnering with teachers to support daily routines, celebrate progress and play a meaningful part in their student’s educational journey.

The ASU Elementary Student Experience

Live Lessons

Each day includes live lessons with an online teacher

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Whole Class Time

This includes discussion, community building and learning

Spark Time

This designated time each day provides students personalized small group collaboration with teachers and like-minded peers.

Individual Time

Flexible and independent work time to complete assignments

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

“There is so much we love about ASU Prep Digital. The teachers and staff are at the top of our list. They really do pick the best of the best.”

N.C.

“In addition to caring teachers who go the extra mile for their students, ASU Prep Digital’s unique, individually focused curriculum is outstanding in its ability to keep kids engaged and learning.”

E.H.

“From the strong academics to the positive community, I could not be more grateful for ASUPD as a parent.”

L.W.

“Online learning sounds intimidating, especially for children, but ASU Prep Digital has proven itself to be the simplest, educational, and wholesome schooling that the future is ready for.”

A.A.

“While there is no in-person interaction, there is still a lot of social learning that is introduced.”

E.K.

“ASU Prep Digital has been such a blessing to our family.”

M.N.

“The transition to digital learning has been seamless…questions are answered quickly, and there are many layers of support at ASUPD.”

G.G.

“Not only were the teachers and learning success coach constantly finding creative ways to make lessons fun, but they also created warm and inviting classroom interactions. Their dedication also went beyond the classroom…”

D.F.

“They truly foster a partnership with my child and our family.”

P.D.

“I was worried about my child being too isolated, but he has made many friends. The clubs are also fun and a great way to interact with other students.”

K.C.

Sample Activities Grades K–5

K–2 DAILY SCHEDULE 3–4 DAILY SCHEDULE 5TH DAILY SCHEDULE

Daily Class Huddle and Content Review

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

Time for students to organize their supplies for the day, grab a snack and get ready for the first live lesson.

Daily Live Lessons – Content varies by class need

English Language Arts – story of the week and mini lessons on reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, fluency, and grammar. Math – mini lessons on number/math talk, inquiry practice, skill, vocabulary, and word problems. Science – mini lessons on inquiry, discussion, and vocabulary. Social Studies and Writing – mini lesson and connecting concept of the week.

Zen & Zest

A chance for relaxing, restroom breaks, royal robot battles and giving someone a hug.

Sun Devil Learning Time

Check your weekly/daily goals, this is the time for independent learning, personalized learning on adaptive software, collaborative group projects and live learning in small groups.

Adventure Hour

Adventure Hour is a time on Tuesdays that is dedicated to each student’s individual interest. Students will rotate every 9 weeks through classes like STEM, Art, or cooking! They can choose their favorite 4 activities and will have an opportunity to participate in each one as we move through the year! This is a unique combination of specials and clubs that creates a dynamic wheel for the students to choose their own adventure and engage with multiple learning opportunities.

Spark Time

In an effort to provide our online elementary school program students with optimal personalized learning experiences, all K-5 students will participate in Spark Time a minimum of twice per week. During this time, students will meet in groups developed for their individual academic achievements. Students will be remediated or challenged with like-minded individuals to work on grade level or advanced curriculum.

Time with the Learning Success Coach (LSC) Team

POWER HOUR / SUN DEVIL HOUR / FORKS UP FRIDAY

During Power Hour, students join the LSC team to tackle everything from getting organized to working independently—all in a calm, supervised space. Sun Devil Hour and Forks Up Friday are all about gaining awesome skills for online learning while having a great time! Whether it’s celebrating multicultural week, carving pumpkins, or other fun activities, there’s always something exciting going on. Time spent with the Learning Success Coach Team means learning new skills with a big dose of fun and social time thrown in!

How do I enroll or learn more?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elementary School

Are there any differences between K–5 and 6–12 online learning?

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.
Do students participate in state-wide high stakes testing?

Yes. As your school of choice, ASU Prep Digital appreciates your participation and attendance during annual state testing. These in-person exams are held once a year. You can find more information on our testing page.
What elementary school supplies will I need?
You can find a complete list of supplies at the links below.
When does elementary school start? What are the enrollment deadlines?

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.
What curriculum is used in elementary school?

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!
What subjects are taught in elementary school?

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.
Are there standardized state tests in elementary school?

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.
Is Kindergarten a full-day program?

Yes our program has scheduled activities throughout the day. Although we do not offer AM/PM options, online learning allows for a flexible schedule.
How many students are in each class?

In a virtual environment we personalize the learning to be a class of one. On average, each K–5 teacher is assigned 30 students.
What are the age requirements for Kindergarten and First Grade?

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.
What are the technology requirements?
Students need to have a computer with a modern browser and internet access. The following items are suggested for all courses:
- earbuds
- webcam
- printout of course pace chart and syllabus
- calendar/planner
- pencils and college ruled paper for students who would like to take written notes
There are a few materials and downloads needed for particular courses (mainly electives) and a tech and materials spec document can be requested for any course.

Devices (We recommend devices less than 5 years old)
- Desktop
- Laptop
- Chromebook
- Microphone and webcam
Operating Systems
- Windows 10 and newer
- Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
- Linux
- ChromeOS
Internet Speed
- High speed internet (recommended)
Supported Browsers
- Chrome(latest version)(recommended)
- Edge (latest version)
- Safari (latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
Supported Browser Plugins and Settings
- Javascript enabled
- Flash – latest version is recommended
- 1024×768 is recommended
- Pop-up blockers should be disabled
- Cookies should be enabled.
Please contact support.asuprep.org for further assistance.
What grades constitute Elementary School for ASU Prep Digital?

Grades K–5.