How It Works
How Online High School Learning Works
Who can attend?
The GCPA high school program serves students in grades 9–10 who reside anywhere in the nation and in select countries. Contact enrollment for a list of eligible countries.
What are the costs?
Grand Canyon Private Academy has worked hard to offer private school prices that respect the commitment and investment families make when they choose to enroll their children in private school.
Tuition and Fees
- K-5: $3,025/one semester or $5,500/full year
- 6-10: $3,500/one semester or $6,500/full year
- Part-time per course for MS and HS: $550/one semester or $1,100/full year
High school students who sign up for dual enrollment will have an additional fee of $500 per semester for two courses or $400 per semester for one course.
There may be additional costs associated with special education services, which could vary based upon the level of services needed to properly support a student’s IEP/ISP/MET/504 plan.
Grand Canyon Private Academy participates in Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account. Arizona's ESA fully covers GCPA's tuition costs, meaning Arizona students can attend for free. Connect with a GCPA enrollment consultant for guidance.
Expectations for Completing Schoolwork
At GCPA, student learning and academic growth are paramount. While we offer a level of flexibility, we recognize the importance of classroom pacing and the need for students to complete their work based on set due dates.
Grand Canyon Private Academy's high school program uses a semester-based approach where students are required to earn a passing grade on their assignments and online lessons. Due dates are assigned to lessons to encourage consistent, steady progress for academic success.
Attending teacher-led, direct-instruction, online synchronous Class Connect sessions, along with completing coursework, will help students be successful.
Working with Your Teacher
Teachers provide individual and small group assistance via online synchronous sessions called "Class Connects." Students are expected to attend all required Class Connects and meet with their teacher to receive course assistance, tutoring, and instruction.
Time Commitment
Attendance is logged Monday through Friday; however, academic progress can be achieved during the weekends as well. High school students are expected to spend 6 hours per course per week. A student who takes 5 courses and spends 6 hours per week on each one is devoting approximately 30 hours per week to their course work.
Email is the primary form of communication between the school and families. Learning Coaches and students are required to check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
Testing and Assessments
Families enrolling at GCPA must be willing to participate in all required areas of the program.
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