ACCS FAQ
Armadillo Community Charter School is a free public charter high school that provides a supported alternative to traditional high school for students in grades 9-12 throughout the Rogue Valley.
Mission: We work together to equip people to accomplish their goals through community, equity, adaptability, and creativity.
Who can attend? Any student in grades 9-12
What programs do you offer?
Oregon Diploma, Modified Oregon Diploma, Extended Oregon Diploma: these are the same diplomas that any other accredited high school in Oregon offers
Career Center Track
How is ACCS different?
Our policies are based in positive discipline and restorative justice - those attending must be willing to put in the work in themselves and into the community to create a safe learning environment for all
We focus on mental health and well-being. We know students cannot learn if their minds are in a state of anxiety; therefore it is imperative we focus on the mental health and then the academics
ACCS has small class sizes with an average of 15 students per class
ACCS is a small school community of 80-100 students
Students receive individualized accommodations & supports
Credit is awarded to students for on and off campus learning
Alternative scheduling
Project-based learning for critical thinking skills and real world learning
Proficiency-based credit retrieval
What is the schedule at ACCS?
Check out our orientation video at Armadillo Information
Team:
Team is a daily class where a small group of students meet with a staff member who will typically work together all year. A Team Leader gets to know a student and their family, and is a family’s first point of contact at ACCS. Team Leaders monitor and coach student progress, help build community with their small group of students, and help a student and family find solutions when things aren’t working yet. Teams may have lessons about health and wellbeing, team building activities and games, life skills such as doing taxes, or time to catch up or earn additional credit. Students earn credit for this class.
Attendance Expectations:
All students are expected to attend all classes each day with no less than 90% attendance throughout the year.
Can I just take classes at home?
ACCS is an in person school, meaning 51% of instruction is in person with a qualified instructor. This is the best way to learn and we encourage this option above all the others; however, our team is dedicated to individualized plans for each student.
Can we check out technology?
Yes. Students may check out an ACCS Chromebook and/or hotspot with a $40 refundable deposit per piece of equipment.
Does ACCS have sports and other extracurricular activities?
We do not have sports teams, but students may try out for sports and participate in other extracurricular activities at their school of residence (the school they would attend based on where they live). Students attending charter schools have the right to participate, but must meet the same standards for participation set by the school for any student.
ACCS does have clubs based on the interests of students and staff. In recent years we have had Music club, Rock climbing club, Stitch Together (fiber arts club), and Leadership.
Do you bus students to school?
Students who live in the Phoenix-Talent school district may ride the PTS school buses if they live near an existing stop and will need to walk down from the High School. ACCS also provides a RVTD bus pass for every ACCS student during the school year.
Are meals provided?
Yes. Students can eat breakfast and lunch at ACCS. A limited selection of meals are made and delivered from Phoenix-High School. Students may also use kitchen facilities to make a lunch they bring from home or go off campus.
What other services are provided at ACCS?
Counseling (mental health support)
School Based Health Clinic
Fresh: On campus laundry facilities, extra clothing, personal care items
College & Career Planning with Project Youth+
Learn more about ACCS at www.armadillocharter.org