Great Hearts Arete Prep is a public charter classical preparatory academy serving students in grades 6–12. The academy follows a classical liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on the study of literature, languages, mathematics, sciences, and the arts.
Arete Preparatory Academy is a classical preparatory academy serving middle and high school students (grades 6–12). The campus is described as located at Baseline and Greenfield and serves families across the East Valley.
The academy implements a classical liberal arts program that integrates literature, mathematics, science, fine arts, languages, and humane letters. Upper-school work includes extended study in primary-source texts and an honors-level sequence; language study includes Latin and other modern languages. College-preparatory supports include individualized college counseling beginning in the second semester of junior year and options to earn college credit through Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and CLEP testing.
Special education services are provided in accordance with IDEA and the school's commitment to Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Students are included in the general classroom to the maximum extent appropriate and may receive small-group or one-on-one instruction and related services. Related services listed include:
Extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities are offered outside the regular school day and are faculty-driven; some enrichment courses carry a fee and may appear on transcripts. The academy follows a student uniform policy and maintains a family handbook. A campus lunch program is run with parent-volunteer support and uses an online ordering system provided by a third party.
The high school curriculum expands into an honors sequence that includes daily Humane Letters, advanced mathematics through calculus or economics, laboratory sciences grounded in original texts, and four years of language study including Latin, Greek, Spanish, or French.
Middle school students engage a wide range of disciplines, from literature and composition to American, ancient, and medieval history, progress through fundamentals of mathematics into algebra, explore life, physical, and earth sciences, and begin the study of Latin, with courses in music and studio art included to balance the curriculum.
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