Metrocenter Academy 

9617 Metro Parkway West, #2214 Phoenix, AZ  85051 Phone 602-864-3980 E-mail Metrocenter Academy Year Opened: 1997-98
	Governing board member Kevin Clayborn congratulates an Academy student at graduation.

Important Dates:

• September 24, 2007 - Session 4 begins
• December 18, 2007 - Graduation at Cortez High School Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)

2007-2008 full calendar

Events at Metrocenter Academy

Metrocenter Academy provides a second chance to earn a diploma. In May 2007, 40 high school students completed their requirements. This brings Metrocenter Academy's graduation total to 593.

Metrocenter Academy Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Pictured from left to right are Metrocenter Academy teachers Carolyn Kelly, Nancy VanderArk, and Janice Reed.

April 2007 - Metrocenter Academy, located at Metrocenter Mall, recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary.

Metrocenter Academy is a public high school affiliated with Glendale Union High School District and is accredited by the North Central Association. The Academy is designed to accommodate students' needs by offering a flexible schedule allowing students to attend one of two daily sessions.

Metrocenter Academy was created through a partnership with Glendale Union High School District, Communities In Schools of Arizona, the Simon Youth Foundation and Metrocenter Mall.

Westcor Endorses Partnership with Metrocenter Academy

President Vicki Johnson presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Michael Fisher, Property Manager of Metrocenter Mall for Westcor's continuing support of educational achivement in the Glendale Union High School District.

Westcor recently purchased the mall property and with that transfer of ownership reaffirmed support of the district's Metrocenter Academy which operates within the mall.

Business, school, and community working together as partners in education

What is Metrocenter Academy?

Metrocenter Academy is a public high school affiliated with the Glendale Union High School District and is accredited by the North Central Association. All state standards are met for a high school diploma. The Academy is designed to accommodate students' needs. We offer a flexible schedule allowing students to attend one of two daily sessions. Students attend sessions from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For students with a family and / or job, this school may be the best opportunity to finish high school.

What are the Admittance Requirements?

• between the ages of 17 & 21
• minimum of 10 credits
• previous school transcripts
• immunization records
• birth certificate
• photo identification
• desire to succeed and earn your High School Diploma

How do I register?

Call 602-864-3980 to obtain further information and to verify registration time.

How does the school operate?

Students learn at their own pace through computer-based instruction in academic courses. Students have work experience opportunities and participate in community service activities as part of the program.

Our program also offers an open entry, open exit format, allowing students to begin and finish as needed. Many students also benefit from career development activities including job shadows, guest speakers, workplace and college tours. Community referrals and supportive counseling are also provided by a Career Resource Coordinator.

Students can earn a high school diploma (not a GED).

Academy Goals:

• To help more young people graduate
• To prepare young people to be more successful in the world of work
  

Community Partnerships

Communities in Schools of Arizona (CISA) was established as a 501(c)(3) non profit organization in 1994, with a mission to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, to stay in school, and to prepare for life.

Through their programs, they focus on the "Five Basics":

• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
• A healthy start and a healthy future
• A safe place to learn and grow
• A marketable skill to use upon graduation
• A chance to give back to the community and peers

The goal of CISA is to help disadvantaged students at all grade levels learn, stay in school and successfully prepare for life.

Simon Youth Foundation is also a community business partner for the academy.

June 2006 - The GUHSD Governing Board accepts a donation in the amount of $2,000 to the
Metrocenter Academy from Simon Youth Foundation to be used to supplement the learning/teaching
experience at the Educational Resource Center located inside Metrocenter Mall. (L to R) Board
members Vicki Johnson, Kevin Clayborn, James Kraft and Board President David Braswell
stand with academy teachers Janice Reed and Nancy Vander Ark; board member
Steve Burke and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dean Petersen.

We thank the following businesses for their support of our educational endeavors:

• A.T. LaPrade, Jr.
• Greenwood Construction Co.
• Eddie Lynch
• Rusty & Rosie Lyon
• Tag Team Grafix - Connie and Bob Stover
• Varsity Contractors, Inc

(Floor tiles at the entrance of Metrocenter Academy represent cash or in-kind service donations of at least $10,000 to the facility.)

Attention Students:

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