Great Hearts academies are fortunate to have at least one, sometimes two college counselors per academy.   These hard-working individuals get to know each senior and their families on a personal level, with a student-to-counselor ratio that typically ranges around 35:1. “What makes us unique is our ability to provide individual appointments to students and parents.  […] Read More »

Morning football practice at Scottsdale Prep was interrupted when 12 News’ reporter Trisha Hendricks and her photographer Brett Philips went running across the field to surprise Coach David Primavera as the 12 News A+ Coach of the Week. Duane Ediger, Scottsdale Prep Athletic Director, was unable to attend the presentation but congratulated the coach for […] Read More »

“We want our students to be known and loved at every point in their educational journey,” said Glendale Prep Dean of Culture Chesirae Valentine.  “The House System is designed so that every student can find a community , regardless of academic level, age, or extracurricular interests. When students are sorted into Houses, they find a […] Read More »

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy held their annual high school retreat at Lost Canyon, a Young Life camp in Williams, Ariz, located at 7,000 feet, just 30 miles west of Flagstaff.  For the last 5 years (with the exception of 2020), the academy has loaded buses with their high school students, staff, chaperones, and volunteer parents […] Read More »

The Virtue Podcast–Good Conversations around the Great Conversation The Great Hearts Institute (GHI) is adding The Virtue Podcast to its rapporteur of platforms the Institute produces to provide direct support to educators, school leaders, and families in the tradition of classical education. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Robert L. Jackson, Executive Director of GHI.  […] Read More »