If Your student is…
On the outside looking in? Feeling boxed in? Can’t be Themselves? Maybe it’s time to switch schools.
A Typical School for Atypical Students
No matter what the diagnosis: autism, ADHD, or any other ASDs, we believe that all students deserve the same high school experience! Whether that's through 30+ electives and clubs, sports like basketball, flag football and more, or school dances like homecoming and Halloween, we get teens. And they love going to school again.
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Cake Decorating
Step into the delightful world of sugar and icing, where creativity knows no bounds. With tactile experiences, students will explore the art of cake decoration! And yes, you get to lick the spatula. :)
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Theater
Love the drama? Learn techniques such as ensemble-building, creative thinking, and communication, through a variety of on-your-feet and collaborative activities.
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STEM Innovation
Build, upgrade, and troubleshoot PCs, do advanced robotics projects, design high-end gaming PCs, & dive deep into retro and future technologies!
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Cheer
Cheer on the PS Academy Bulldogs at our home basketball games with our routine for the Bulldog Fight Song! Learn the fundamentals of cheer, teamwork, and choreography!
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Basketball
The Bulldogs Basketball Team is very competitive and students who make the team work hard to hone their skills and work as a team to represent PS Academy against other teams in the Canyon Athletic Association!
PS Academy Student
“I love PS Academy because no one is left out, everyone makes a friend, we’re all the same - we’re all unique. If you have something going on, you have someone there to help you go through it.”
We’ve Spent Years Improving Our Offering To Fit The Ever-Evolving Needs Of Divergent Students
Signs it’s time to consider switching
❌ Your current school’s programs overlook individual needs
❌ Struggling to find confidence, fit in, or make friends
❌ Simply don’t look forward to going to school or completely try to avoid it
❌ Lack of a plan when it comes to what happens after high school
❌ Feeling like an outcast; flying under the radar
❌ Needs not being met
Why we’re different
✔️ All of the cool things that you get at public school, but with kids that GET you
✔️ Programs tailored to our student’s strengths, where students are grouped by ability and not age
✔️ A community where it’s okay to be different
✔️ A place where students come into their own
✔️ An array of clubs and electives that build long-lasting relationships and life skills
✔️ Hands-on experiences and a Transition Program to explore passions and learn skills, helping teens gain independence for life beyond school
✔️ Teens fit in, make friends, and look forward to school!
PS Academy Student
“I’ve never really liked going to school… until I started at PS Academy! The thing that gets me going and excited for school is the culinary program.”
Adam J. Rasmussen, Ph.D. Dean of the College of the Arts at ACU
‘‘Obviously, Matthew's high school must have prepared him to be successful at university. I was impressed by his performance in my humanities course. The readings were not easy as they included theological and poetic portions from Augustine, Boethius, Milton, and Donne -among others. As a professor who thrives on interaction in the classroom, I found Matthew to be an active participant in the entire curriculum and learning activities. I very much enjoyed his insightful (and often humorous) interactions in our whole class-discussions. In addition, many times I witnessed his contributions to the smaller group discussions as well. Furthermore, his written work was cogently constructed and clearly displayed his depth of thought on the subjects assigned. I would gladly welcome other students with the same college and university preparedness.’’
The PS Academy Student Profile
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Neurodivergent Students
In the past, we have been a school catering to the needs of children with autism. We have evolved over the years to cover more exceptionalities. Students must have an IEP or 504 to apply.
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Students with Learning Differences
Whether it’s dyslexia, Down syndrome, or ADHD, students with any learning difference are welcome at PS Academy. We have seen countless individuals thrive in an environment that finally gets them. Students must have an IEP/504 to apply.
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Students Who Just... Don't Fit In
There are other cases where students simply don’t fit in. From those with selective mutism to others with anxiety or depression, they are welcome here. Students must have an IEP/ 504 to apply.
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Students Who Are...
We cater to students whose primary support needs are not emotional or behavioral or those who need a 1:1 aide, as well as those who do not have aggressive behaviors or emotional disturbances (ED).