Academics Plus Charter Schools

Academics Plus Charter Schools (APCS) is an open-enrollment public charter school system in the Little Rock metropolitan area, United States; the Academics Plus Charter School District maintains its headquarters in Maumelle. It consists of three schools: Scott Charter School in Scott, Maumelle Charter Elementary School in Maumelle, and Maumelle Charter High School in Maumelle.

Maumelle Charter High School
Address
900 Edgewood Drive

Maumelle
,
Arkansas
72113

United States
Coordinates34.8653°N 92.4050°W / 34.8653; -92.4050
Information
School typePublic charter
StatusOpen
NCES District ID0500059[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
NCES School ID050005900741[2]
DirectorRobert McGill
PrincipalKim Willis
Grades7–12
Enrollment266 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio6.9[2]
Education systemCharter
Color(s)  Navy Blue
  White
Athletics conference1A 5 North (2012–14)
SportsGolf, bowling, cross country, cheer, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, track
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.academicsplus.org

Academics Plus was chartered in 2001 as the first charter school in Arkansas. The charter was renewed in 2003 and 2007.

Academics

Based on the KIPP network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory schools, the KIPP curriculum meets or exceeds the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams, preparatory courses in ACT/SAT testing, leadership workshops, and partnerships with local colleges and universities.

Academics Plus has partnered with the University of Central Arkansas, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Monticello to offer twelve concurrent credit courses in math, English, history and music. In 2011, a total of 210 concurrent credit hours were earned by the 23 graduating seniors.

Extracurricular activities

The Academics Plus Charter School mascot and athletic emblem is the Falcon with school colors of navy and white.

Athletics

The Academics Plus Falcons participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A 5 North Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), cheer, basketball (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), and track (boys/girls).[3]

Clubs and traditions

ACPS students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Lego Robotics, Quiz Bowl, Drama Club, and Student Council.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Academics Plus Charter School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Sep 13, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Academics Plus High Charter School (050005900741)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Sep 13, 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Academics Plus Charter School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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