Academics
Accredited Education
The EPIC Program inspires learning, growth and positive change. With an on-site school accredited by Cognia that is certified by the California Department of Education as an approved non-public school, EPIC provides a normalized, junior high and high school experience for our students. Our curriculum meets the California Department of Education standards, and provides opportunities for students from every educational background.
With a year-round program and open enrollment, we offer a wide range of services including basic skills remediation, GED preparation, full high school diploma, special education and an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) assessment and placement if desired. Students attend classes six hours per day on-site, in modern school facilities furnished with up-to-date learning aids and technology.
The EPIC Program’s Instructional Framework™
Reading, writing and mathematics are vital components of education, but The EPIC Program emphasizes an additional 4 R’s: relationships, rigor, relevance and rituals. In the Instructional Framework™, Administrators, teachers and students work collaboratively to achieve academic goals.
Rigor: EPIC classes and high school graduation requirements adhere to Common Core Standards; students easily transfer or leave with an Arizona high school diploma.
Relevance: EPIC implements a personalized, culturally-relevant curriculum focused on 21st century skills.
Relationships: Teachers develop relationships and become advocates for students, supporting treatment goals in the classroom.
Rituals: Family, staff and students participate in graduations and learning celebrations; they are able to visualize the student’s continued success.