Higley Unified School District

Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is one of the largest public charter schools in Arizona welcoming international students from grades 9 to 12. Sequoia’s faculty believe that interaction between students, parents and teachers is the secret to academic success. With dual credit for college classes, Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is a step ahead of other schools. Arizona Conservatory for Arts & Academics is one of the top performing arts schools in Phoenix, Arizona. Academic faculty members integrate the arts into their classes, while the Arts faculty integrates academic standards in their curriculum. FACILITIES Sequoia Secondary shares a campus with other individualized Sequoia Schools. The facilities include a gymnasium, sports fields, classrooms and more. SPORTS AND ARTS Sequoia promotes a healthy lifestyle through comprehensive extracurricular programs including football and martial arts. Students get the opportunity to appreciate fine arts by working their way from beginner music course to more advanced courses. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Mesa is unique among cities in the Phoenix area, as it is in the Sonoran Desert, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and attractions. Mesa enjoys the best in a variety of amenities, including parks, a variety of sports facilities, and golf courses.

DISTRICT PROFILE Gilbert Public School District has five high schools accepting international students in grades 9-12. The district leads the state of Arizona in scoring due to its strong emphasis on the core academics. Gilbert Public School District high schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and nearly 20 different clubs and activities. FACILITIES Outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, athletic stadiums, practice fields, tennis courts, cafeterias and outdoor food courts. SPORTS AND ARTS Recognized for its outstanding programs in athletics, Gilbert Public School District international students in grades 9-11 can participate in JV sports such as golf, swimming, and volleyball. Gilbert Public’s high schools have a diverse arts program offering courses in metals and jewelry, concert orchestra, and more. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Gilbert, Arizona is located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, just 30 minutes from downtown. The City of Gilbert is ranked one of the best places to live and learn in the US by CNN/Money Magazine. Gilbert is currently the 4th fastest growing city in the US and ranked as one of the 25 safest cities in America.

SCHOOL PROFILE Phoenix Christian Preparatory School is a private Christian high school located in the Southwest region of the United States. Offering three diploma tracks, the unique learning environment allows students to receive individualized attention. FACILITIES The school’s 13-acre campus is centrally located in the city of Phoenix. The facilities include a gymnasium, library, science building, music building, and a computer lab. SPORTS AND ARTS International students are encouraged to join a sport team and take part in the competition. Recently, Phoenix Christian's girls' basketball team and the boys' baseball team won state titles. Phoenix Christian values art education and offers courses and clubs in activities such as photography, marching band and drama. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the US full of fun activities and unique outdoor parks that you will only find in the southwest of the US Students can enjoy year round outdoor activities because of its warm climate.