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MISSION STATEMENT. The mission of AAEC is to prepare young adults for excellence in academics, social responsibility, and industry employability by becoming lifetime learners. . ACADEMIC GOALS. Every AAEC student will be successful at earning concurrent high school and community college credit.
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MISSION STATEMENT • The mission of AAEC is to prepare young adults for excellence in academics, social responsibility, and industry employability by becoming lifetime learners.
ACADEMIC GOALS • Every AAEC student will be successful at earning concurrent high school and community college credit. • An increasing number of AAEC students will complete a college Associate’s degree concurrently with their high school certificate. • Every AAEC student will meet the minimum requirements to be admitted to a four year post secondary institution.
“EDUCATION EVOLVED” • Independent public high school • True college preparatory curriculum • Wide range of classes from which to pick • Unique experience
“EDUCATION EVOLVED” • Established 1997 • Linda Proctor Downing • 20 years in education and administration • Founded South Mountain Campus focused on Agribusiness and Equine Sciences • Since then, we have expanded and “EVOLVED”
Evolution of AAEC • 5 Campuses • Each specializing in unique field of study • South Mountain / South Mtn. Community College • Paradise Valley / Paradise Valley Community College • Red Mountain / Mesa Community College • Estrella Mountain/ Estrella Mtn. Community College • Prescott Valley/ Yavapai Community College
College Prep • Courses aligned with State Standards as well as University Entrance Standards • Students well prepared for college life • Develop individual education plans for a rewarding career • Guided smoothly from high school to community college to university Concurrent College Enrollment • Maricopa Community Colleges • South Mountain • Mesa Community • Paradise Valley • Estrella Mountain • Yavapai College
Concurrent Enrollment in College • Student may enroll in college class • Qualify with pretest • Schedule classes through AAEC • AAEC pays for the college classes • Student must achieve a “C” or better • Opportunity to graduate high school with “A.A.” degree • Will now enter University as a Junior • College tuition savings of up to$30,000
Fall Semester Algebra 1 Intro to Ag Science World Geography English 1 Methods of Inquiry Reading Enrichment Electives Horsemanship Vet Science Etc. Spring Semester Algebra 1 Intro to Ag Science World Geography English 1 Methods of Inquiry Reading Enrichment CPD 150 Career, Personal Development Class Electives Typical Freshman Year
Fall Semester Geometry Biology English 2 World History SPA 101/SLG 101 MHL 143/ART 111 Electives Equine Science Vet Science Horsemanship etc Spring Semester Geometry Biology English 2 World History SPA 102/SLG 102 MHL 153/ARH 102 Electives Equine Science Vet Science Horsemanship etc Typical Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Algebra 2/MAT142 Chemistry US/AZ History English 3a PSY 101 COM 100 ENG 101 (with Approval) (College Courses dependent on student needs and AA) Fall Semester Algebra 2/MAT150/187 Chemistry US/AZ History English 3a SOC 101 ASB 102 ENG 102 (College Courses dependent on student needs and AA) Typical Junior Year
Government English 4 Adv Math/MAT220 BIO 181/CHM 151 College electives (6-8 Credits) Economics English 4 Adv Math/MAT 231 BIO 182/CHM 152 College Electives (6-8 credits) Typical Senior Year
So what can you have at the End? • Following this plan a student would graduate with • 22 HS Credits • Qualified to go to ANY University in the State and Most of the Country • 40+ Transferrable College Credits • Possibly an AA/AS • How Much can I save?
Cost of Education • Academic Year: 2007-08Campus: TempeResidency: Arizona ResidentType of Student: Undergraduate
ADVANTAGES of AAEC CHOICE OF CLASSES • Agribusiness • Bioscience • Scientific Research • Equine Sciences • Veterinarian Science • And many more from college! • Students are motivated by their interests and given the opportunity to pursue those interests!
ADVANTAGES of AAEC • NCA Accredited • Excelling or Highly Performing Schools • High AIMS / TERRA NOVA Results • Highly Qualified Staff
ADVANTAGES of AAEC • Safe and Secure campus • Strict policy on drugs, violence, and bullying or intimidation • Students accepting responsibility for own education; part of the decision making process and taking ownership
ADVANTAGES of AAEC • TUITION FREE COLLEGE CLASSES • PERSONALIZED EDUCATION PLANS • CHOICE • COLLEGE CREDIT • INTERESTING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES • SMALL CAMPUS • 55 MINUTE PERIODS, 5 DAYS A WEEK • SPECIAL TUTORING FOR AIMS MATH, READING, AND WRITING • SAT PREPERATION FOR SELECT STUDENTS • Preparation
AAEC Red Mountain 2165 N Power Rd Mesa, AZ 85215 (480) 854-1504 (480) 854-3564 fax Matthew Littlefield- Principal mlittlefield@aaechighschools.com
AAEC South Mountain 2002 E. Baseline Rd Phoenix, AZ 85042 (602) 323-9890 (602) 323- 9891 fax llafontain@aaechighschools.com Linda LaFontain- Principal
AAEC Paradise Valley 17811 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 569-1101 dgray@aaechighschools.com Dennis Gray, Principal
AAEC Estrella Mountain 3400 N Dysart Ave Avondale, AZ 85392 623-535-0754 Dr. Mona Ramirez- Principal rramirez@aaechighschools.com
AAEC Prescott Valley Location to Be Announced Opening Fall 2011 CJ Williams- Principal cwilliams@aaechighschools.com (602) 297-8500
AAEC • District Office: 3636 N Central Ave., Ste. 850 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.297.8500 www.aaechighschools.com