Gilbert Classical Academy
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Gilbert Classical Academy is an alternative junior high and high school in the Gilbert Public Schools
district. It opened in 2007, replacing the former Tech and Leadership Academy in that district, which served 10th-12th grades. Courses at Gilbert Classical Academy utilize the Socratic method
of instruction and also are entirely honors or Advanced Placement courses. It employs some 30 faculty members (including 18 teachers).
Each student receives a district-issued laptop computer. Students also wear uniforms.
Students in grades 9 through 12 are able to participate in some Arizona Interscholastic Association
-sanctioned sports. Gilbert Classical Academy had its first graduating class in 2011.
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Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert Public Schools , previously known as Gilbert Unified School District , is a school district based in Gilbert, Arizona, United States...
district. It opened in 2007, replacing the former Tech and Leadership Academy in that district, which served 10th-12th grades. Courses at Gilbert Classical Academy utilize the Socratic method
Socratic method
The Socratic method , named after the classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas...
of instruction and also are entirely honors or Advanced Placement courses. It employs some 30 faculty members (including 18 teachers).
Each student receives a district-issued laptop computer. Students also wear uniforms.
Students in grades 9 through 12 are able to participate in some Arizona Interscholastic Association
Arizona Interscholastic Association
The Arizona Interscholastic Association is the major high school sports association in the state of Arizona. It comprises most of the state's public district high schools, various charter and private schools, plus one high school in California San Pasqual High School in Winterhaven, California,...
-sanctioned sports. Gilbert Classical Academy had its first graduating class in 2011.
External links
- Official Gilbert Classical Academy Website
- Gilbert Classical Academy teaches courtesy
- Great Schools Ratings
- AIMS results-2009
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