Phoenix Academy FAQ's

The following are frequently asked questions about the Phoenix Academy:

What is the Phoenix Academy?
Who attends the Phoenix Academy?
What sort of curriculum do you provide?
What does the Phoenix Academy offer?
What can students do while attending the Phoenix Academy?
How do I enroll in the Phoenix Academy?
How much does the program cost?
When does the school year start?
Can I enroll my child after the school year has already started?
How can I contact my instructor?
Do I have to have a computer at home?
Is daily attendance required?
Will my child take an ability assessment?
Where will my child take the standardized tests?
What are my child's high school diploma and graduation options?


What is the Phoenix Academy?

The Phoenix Academy is a Toledo Public Schools sponsored community school offering high school completion classes staffed by experienced, fully certified instructors.

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Who attends the Phoenix Academy?

The Phoenix Academy is designed to ensure the success of every student. It is especially developed for 15 - 21 year-old students who wish to pursue a high school diploma in a non-traditional setting that offers flexible scheduling.

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What sort of curriculum do you provide?

The NovaNET curriculum is a comprehensive digital courseware system that delivers thousands of hours of standards-based, interactive curriculum, integrated assessment and student management and record keeping. The NovaNET high school curriculum is a comprehensive e-learning system focusing on the relationship between students, teachers and technology.

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What does the Phoenix Academy offer?

• Flexible school hours.
• Tutorials, lessons and learning opportunities available 24/7.
• A central location on TARTA bus lines - bus pass provided.
• Study labs that provide a safe, orderly environment where students can get one-on-one assistance from certified teachers.
• Teacher help by e-mail 7 days a week.

• Continue their education and still go to work.
• Connect to state-of-the-art on-line support.
• Develop their own individual academic plan.
• Address individual academic goals and career objectives.
• Learn in a supportive environment from fully certified teachers.
• Receive a diploma from the Phoenix Academy.
• Choose a schedule to meet their needs.

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How do I enroll in the Phoenix Academy?

Contact the Phoenix Academy at 419.720.4510 to find out the current registration schedule and make an appointment.

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How much does the program cost?

There is no charge to attend Phoenix Academy.

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When does the school year start?

Due to the nature of our curriculum, students may enroll at almost any time throughout the school year. See our registration page for the most current dates and information. The Phoenix Academy school year follows the Toledo Public Schools calendar, which includes all vacation periods. School delays or cancellations of the Phoenix Academy due to weather also follow TPS's decision.

Enrollment is continuous year round.

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Can I enroll my child after the school year has already started?

Phoenix Academy schedules orientations monthly. Interested students must call 419-720-4510 to be placed on the list of prospective students. At that time, they will be given a date and time to come to the Phoenix Academy to enroll their student.

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How can I contact my instructor?

You may contact your instructor by calling the Phoenix Academy at 419.720.4510 or go to the directory for direct extensions and email addresses.

A printable online directory of staff phone numbers and e-mail addresses is available here.

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Do I have to have a computer at home?

Although a home computer allows access to lessons, tutorials, and homework 24/7, Phoenix Academy is not an online school. Internet access is not required. Study labs are available and classes are held Monday through Friday. Students having a home computer and enrolled in the Phoenix Academy may pursue their education and access educational opportunities twenty-four hours a day seven days a week.

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Is daily attendance required?

Yes. Although Phoenix Academy offers flexible scheduling to accommodate the student's home and work obligations, attendance is measured and is required pursuant to each student's individual academic plan.

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Will my child take an ability assessment?

Yes. Each student will be asked to take a brief assessment in math and English to help determine current academic levels. This assessment will be used for educational planning purposes. Each student will meet with the Phoenix Academy counselor to plan his/her Individual Academic Plan.

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When and where will my child take the standardized tests?

The Ohio Proficiency Tests and/or the Ohio Graduation Tests will be administered at the Phoenix Academy during Proficiency/OGT week.

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What are my child's high school diploma and graduation options?

The Phoenix Academy issues diplomas to those who qualify pursuant to its policies and academic requirements. Participation in the graduation ceremony and awarding of diplomas must be certified by the Phoenix Academy counselor. A Phoenix Academy diploma holds the same weight as a diploma from any TPS high school. It is based on twenty-one (21) units of credit.

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