Discover Our Beliefs and Practices
Faith is woven naturally into every subject at Arizona Christian. Students begin with prayer, study Scripture and virtues, and encounter Orthodox Christian teachings through lessons in reading, science, history, and the arts. We help students see God’s presence in all learning, not just in religion class.
Arizona Christian Academy practices a Christ-centered, restorative approach to discipline. We focus on teaching responsibility, self-control, and reconciliation rather than punishment. Students are guided with patience, clear expectations, and gentle correction, helping them learn from mistakes and grow in virtue and character.
Community is built into the heart of Arizona Christian Academy. Students grow together through shared prayer, service projects, feast day celebrations, outdoor play, Wednesday enrichment classes, and mixed-age activities that encourage friendship and mentorship. Families also connect through school events, volunteer opportunities, and our hybrid rhythm that keeps home and school closely linked.
At this time, we are working diligently to keep tuition as affordable as possible and are not able to offer formal financial aid, with the exception of being an ESA eligible school. Families who have a genuine financial need and a strong interest in enrolling are encouraged to contact us directly. While assistance is limited, we are happy to explore potential resources or community-based options that may be available.
We fully recognize that a hybrid education model is not the right fit for every family. That said, we believe it is important to thoughtfully consider how a child’s time is balanced between school, home, and church.
In Arizona, as in most states, the average student spends roughly 35 hours per week in a traditional school setting. In contrast, national studies consistently show that children spend significantly less direct, face-to-face time at home with their families, and often only one to two hours per week in church or formal faith formation.
Even for families who ultimately choose a traditional school model, we encourage a careful rebalancing of these priorities. Intentionally increasing time spent at home and within the life of the Church—and being more selective about additional school-based commitments and extracurricular activities—can have a profound impact on a child’s spiritual formation, character development, and family life.
Our hybrid model is one expression of this philosophy, but the principle itself applies broadly: children flourish when education, family, and faith are intentionally ordered and mutually reinforcing.
We are accepting applications from children who are 5 years old by September 15th for Kindergarten.
Arizona Christian currently plans to offer classes spanning Kindergarten through Third Grade, with each grade level receiving age-appropriate instruction within our classical, faith-centered framework. Class structure is designed to preserve clear academic progression while fostering a close-knit learning environment.
Should enrollment numbers require, Arizona Christian may adopt a blended or multi-age classroom model, thoughtfully grouping students across adjacent grade levels while maintaining academic integrity and individualized instruction. This flexible approach allows us to steward resources responsibly while continuing to deliver a high-quality classical education.
Arizona Christian maintains a strict technology policy within the classroom, rooted in our commitment to classical education and focused, distraction-free learning. Daily instruction emphasizes direct teaching, discussion, handwriting, books, and personal interaction rather than screens.
At the same time, we recognize that technology plays an important role in modern life and must be engaged with wisely and purposefully. For this reason, technology is thoughtfully incorporated during designated electives and select programs throughout the year, where it supports creativity, research, skill development, and responsible digital literacy.
By limiting technology in core academic instruction while allowing intentional exposure in appropriate contexts, we aim to form students who are attentive, disciplined thinkers—capable of using technology as a tool, rather than being shaped by it.
