Marion County School District

SCHOOL PROFILE El Camino Real Charter High School offers over 20 AP courses along with dual enrollment and honors options. It also offers a variety of academic opportunities such as the Careers in Entertainment Academy, the Fashion and Design Academy, the Junior Engineering Technical Society (STEM), and the award-winning Academic Decathlon team. Notable alumni of the school include actresses Tiffany Haddish and America Ferrera. FACILITIES El Camino Real Charter High School’s modern facilities include a performing arts theater, a library, computer labs, a gymnasium, tennis courts, and new sports fields. SPORTS AND ARTS The school has one of the most outstanding athletic programs in the area with almost all of the fall sports teams making the playoffs in 2015. Teams have won recent championships in cross country, boys and girls soccer, and boys tennis. El Camino Real Charter High School is also know for its award-winning Visual and Performing Arts program as well as its Fashion and Design Academy. Students can also take interesting and unique fine and visual arts courses such as calligraphy and cartooning. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The school is designated a prestigious California Distinguished School. The Academic Decathlon Team has won eight championships in the school’s history, recently winning 55 individual medals. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Woodland Hills is a suburban area of Los Angeles that is home to many celebrities and professional athletes. It borders the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and is 45 minutes West of downtown Los Angeles. The school is less than half an hour from the beach. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.ecrchs.net/">El Camino Real Charter High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.lacity.org/">Los Angeles, California</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE BASIS Scottsdale is a competitive, high-caliber high school. Ranked the Number 3 high school in the USA by U.S. News and World Report, it was established in 2003 to provide students with an internationally-competitive curriculum that will prepare them for whatever they choose to pursue. FACILITIES Located in Downtown Scottsdale on 10 acres, BASIS Scottsdale’s new facilities opened for the 2016-17 school year. The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, a basketball court, and performing arts facilities. SPORTS AND ARTS There are a number of opportunities for BASIS Scottsdale students to express themselves outside of the classroom. The school offers a number of different sports for both boys and girls throughout fall, winter, and spring. Students in grades 9-11 can participate in sports. In terms of arts, BASIS Scottsdale students can take part in a number of performing and fine arts opportunities, including several AP classes in the arts. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale is an urban metropolitan city known for its warm weather and is often referred to as a “golfer’s paradise.” Along with a lively downtown area, it has plenty of parks and recreation programs. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.basised.com/scottsdale/">BASIS Scottsdale</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/">Scottsdale, Arizona</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE With an “A” rating from Florida’s school rating system, Indian River Charter High School was named a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education and a Silver Medal School by US News and World Report. Located on Florida’s Atlantic shore, IRCHS places special emphasis on visual and performing arts and takes advantage of the consistently pleasant weather with its signature golf program. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3NrTNy__okE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> FACILITIES The Indian River campus’ state-of-the-art facilities include a professional performance venue and theater. Students have access to ChromeBook laptops in every classroom, and the school provides the Visual and Performing Arts program with MacBook laptops. SPORTS AND ARTS Indian River’s comprehensive golf program offers more than just competition, focusing on developing skills, etiquette, golf history, and the golf industry. Students can also take advantage of the ideal climate with sports such as cheerleading and baseball. Indian River places a strong emphasis on visual and performing arts. The school has a professional-level performance venue, “The Dome,” and a Black Box Theater. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The state’s school rating system gives IRCHS an “A” rating. Additionally, the school has College Board and AP Capstone School certifications. The Florida Department of Education recognizes Indian River as a School of Excellence, and IRCHS is a US News and World Report Silver Medal School. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Situated along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Vero Beach is a desirable travel destination. The town is especially known for golf, water sports, and fishing. Students can walk around town or use Vero Beach’s public transportation system to explore numerous beaches, museums, nature tours, and art galleries. Visit School Site: <a href="www.irchs.org">Indian River Charter High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.verobeach.com">Vero Beach, Florida</a>