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Solon Academy of Arts and Sciences Charter School
was created to be a real choice in education and to go beyond the expectations
of traditional public schools. We believe Solon Academy of Arts and Sciences is the answer for
parents seeking higher standards and an impressive school climate for their
middle and high school age child.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Solon Academy of Arts and Sciences,
published curriculum is aligned with (and in many cases exceeds) Arizona State
Standards and Graduation Requirements. Additionally, our program of studies is
enhanced by educational elements unique to the Classical approach; Grammar,
Logic and Rhetoric. We further build upon the model with a strong commitment to
building character and leadership skills.
What we believe about students is clear. We believe a
Solon Academy of Arts
and Sciences
student must learn:
To listen and read
carefully;
To think clearly and
express ideas persuasively;
To comprehend
his/her position in space, time and culture and the relationship to other
places, times and people;
To become a lifelong
learner, utilizing the tools of inquiry and research;
To construct and
defend a coherent worldview as a result of the Classical Studies approach
Our educational program features;
A cognitive
level-based curriculum and teaching with an emphasis on equipping students
with age-appropriate skills, knowledge, attitudes and virtues.
The study of
classical works of literature and art.
Smaller class sizes.
The appreciation of
a unified view of the world that is grounded in historical perspective.
High tech
aspect with Smartlab facility.
PE
requirement for all grade levels.
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