Private School in Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale Christian Academy, Phoenix:
Scottsdale Christian Academy is a private co-educational Christian PreK-12 school located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. We offer early childhood, elementary, middle and high school programs with a college preparatory curriculum, advanced placement and honors courses as well as college prep PSAT, SAT and ACT. Scottsdale Christian Academy is widely regarded as one of America’s finest Christian schools. Our goal is to produce lifelong learners. To accomplish this goal, SCA offers a balanced approach mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally in an effort to prepare today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.

Christian Programs from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade: 

Early Childhood Education:
The pre-kindergarten (PK3 and PK4) and kindergarten (K) programs are provided for parents who want a Christian environment for their child at Scottsdale Christian Academy. SCA offers a three morning PK3 program for students who will be at least three years old by September 1 of the current school year.

SCA offers a five-day PK4 program for students who will be at least four years old by September 1 of the current school year. SCA offers all day kindergarten classes. Students must be five years old by September 1 of the current school year.

After-School Child Care:
After-School Day Care program is a service provided for working parents who want a Christian environment for their child after school at Scottsdale Christian Academy. Our goal is to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for each child who attends. The Day Care service is offered to children from Pre-K PM to 6th grade who are presently enrolled at SCA.

Elementary School:
The Academy curriculum is built around the basic core subjects, as any good school, but they are taught with a greater emphasis upon student self-motivation.

The curriculum includes:
• The fundamentals of an excellent reading program based on intensive phonics along with all the areas of learning: math, science, social studies, language arts, and
communication skills.
• All of the above programs are enriched through technology, art, music, films, field trips, school programs, etc. First – 6 th grade students are expected to participate in musical programs.
• A physical education program geared to develop sharp minds and healthy, wellcoordinated bodies. Perceptual training is part of this program to insure better
reading, writing and math skills. The school employs a school nurse to help safeguard the health of all our students.

Middle/High School:
We offer a college preparatory curriculum with advanced placement courses, college prep PSAT, SAT and ACT. Key subjects include English, math, science, social studies, world languages (French, Chinese. Spanish), computer science, fine arts, physical education.

We help students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to be lifelong learners who can achieve their educational potential. Classes are taught with the college-bound student in mind.

SCA provides opportunities to participate in a quality extracurricular program that includes mission activities, band, choir, drama, athletics and various clubs.

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses:
Honors classes are offered at the Junior High and High School levels with a variety of AP and Dual Enrollment classes available to the High School students.

College Preparation Course:
We offer college prep courses in PSAT, ACT and SAT.

Athletics:
Scottsdale Christian Academy's athletic program is co-curricular in nature. This is to say that its primary purpose is to complement the academic program. Sports include baseball, basketball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming.