Welcome to PS Academy Arizona 

PS Academy is a private K-12 school for students with autism and other exceptionalities. Our secondary programs listed below are 100% customized to meet your student's specific needs. Discover our elementary programs here.

 

PS Academy Arizona Secondary Programs Overview

 
 
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Students with autism and other exceptionalities should be in an environment where they not only are accepted but are able to continue developing their social and academic skills.

We are committed to inspiring our students to reach their full potential both in the classroom and the community.

Our goals are to create a welcoming and positive environment, where your student is set up for short term and long term success. To best align our teaching approach to the individual student’s skill set, we have designed the following programs, each created to cater to your child’s needs.

 
 
 

What makes us different

  • Students are grouped by ability, not age

  • Small class sizes

  • Focus is on students’ abilities, not their diagnosis

  • Emphasis on social communication and social skills training across all facets of the school day.

  • Elective programs

  • Collaborative approach

  • Community-based instruction

Our commitment

  • High academic standards

  • Social skills development

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Problem solving

 
 

Full Capability Program (FCP)

Who: students with significant needs in communication and daily living skills in grades 6-12.

Goal: increase each student’s independence in adulthood by providing meaningful instruction in functional everyday tasks.  

Program methodologies focus on the development of a functional communication system, provide a stimulating environment to enhance learning through all senses, and increase each student’s independence through learning appropriate self-help skills. The classroom focuses on extensive personal and health care, social interaction skills, and communication skills. These are presented in a highly modified way with many unique strategies and adaptations to allow students to meaningfully participate.

 
 

Full Potential Program (FPP)

Who: students in grades 6-12 who thrive best in a self-contained program

Goal: develop critical academic and life skills through a collaborative team-based approach.

Full Potential Program (FPP) is designed for students in grades 6-12 with an emphasis on the development of critical academic and life skills through a collaborative team-based approach.  Daily instruction focuses on academics, communication, socialization, daily living skills, leisure skills, vocational training, and self-regulation. To further develop skills across settings, experiences within the community are incorporated through objective-based community outings. Through small group and whole group instruction, students work toward individual goals that will enable them to maximize their potential.

 
 

enrichment program

Who: students who need more support in language arts and math, executive function, and social communication skills.

Goal: improve cognitive and executive functioning, classroom independence, and social communication skills.

Enrichment Program (EP) is designed for students who benefit from more support in the areas of language arts and math, executive functioning, and social-emotional development.  Students receive instruction in two of their core classes (English and math) and then work with the EP teacher in a very structured environment to revisit lessons and take more time to complete assignments to ensure mastery of subject matter. 

 
 

Academic Program

Who: students who are at or near grade level but may need  support/accommodations throughout school day.

Goal: to challenge students academically, and increase independence in self-advocacy so that students are prepared for post-secondary opportunities such as college or vocational training school.

The Academic Program is designed for students who are at or near grade level but may need support and/ or accommodations throughout the school day.  They also focus on the development of social skills and executive functioning skills such as organization, classroom independence and self-regulation. 

 
 

Transition Program

Who: students starting as early as 18 years old and up to 22 years old. Is based on each student’s individual needs, strengths, skills and interests. 

Goal: The program teaches independent living, functional and vocational skills.  Program curriculum and activities include caring for self and home, money management, health care and self-advocacy, social skills in the workplace and career/vocational exploration and placement.  The goal of the Transition Program is for students to identify, develop, and implement a plan to meet post-high school goals.

 
 

Your student deserves to be seen for their abilities, rather than defined by their diagnosis.

Here at PS Academy Arizona, students love coming to school. Why? Because here, they aren't defined by their diagnosis. They shine when they identify their abilities, are accepted for their differences, make friends, and discover new skills. They are given the tools and the responsibility they need to be challenged and inspired to excel in school and beyond.