Curriculum at Premier Prep Online Academy

A Personalized Path to Academic Success

At Premier Prep Online Academy, our curriculum is designed to provide students with a rigorous, flexible, and engaging educational experience that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. As an Arizona public charter school, all courses are aligned to the Arizona academic standards, ensuring students master the knowledge and skills expected at each grade level.

What makes Premier Prep different is how students learn. We combine Arizona’s state standards with a competency-based education (CBE) model, allowing students to progress by demonstrating mastery of learning objectives rather than simply completing assignments or spending a required number of hours in class.

Arizona Standards-Aligned Curriculum

Our curriculum is built around the Arizona Academic Standards in all core subject areas:

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

In addition, students have access to electives, college and career readiness opportunities, and courses designed to support their individual goals and interests.

Every lesson, activity, and assessment is intentionally aligned to state standards to ensure students are developing the skills necessary for academic growth and graduation.

What is Competency-Based Education?

Competency-based education focuses on what students know and can do. Instead of moving forward based solely on time spent in a course, students demonstrate mastery of standards through meaningful assessments and teacher feedback.

At Premier Prep, learning follows a simple framework:

Learn It
Students engage with instructional content through videos, readings, teacher-guided lessons, and other learning resources.

Practice It
Students build confidence and develop skills through guided practice, interactive activities, and targeted assignments.

Prove It
Students demonstrate mastery through assessments, discussions with teachers, projects, presentations, or other authentic measures of learning.

This approach helps ensure that grades reflect actual understanding and skill development, not simply task completion.

Flexible Learning with High Expectations

Our virtual learning environment allows students to learn from anywhere while maintaining strong academic standards. Students benefit from:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Personalized learning pathways
• Opportunities for reassessment and growth
• Regular teacher support and feedback
• Clear progress monitoring for students and families
• Multiple ways to demonstrate learning and mastery

We believe learning is a process, and students should have opportunities to improve, reflect, and continue growing as they work toward mastery.

Supporting Every Learner

Premier Prep Online Academy is committed to meeting the needs of all students. Our curriculum and instructional model provide flexibility while maintaining rigorous expectations. Students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and other learning needs receive appropriate accommodations and support to ensure equitable access to learning.

Teachers work closely with students and families to provide guidance, encouragement, and individualized support throughout the learning journey.