The first day of school has finally arrived for the scholars and faculty at Scottdale Prep and Archway Scottsdale.  “It was the best Great Hearts first day drop-off I have ever experienced,” explained Jack Kersting, Archway Scottsdale’s Headmaster.  “Lots of positive energy today from students, faculty, staff, and parents!” The first day of school can evoke a variety of emotions.  For […] Read More »

The pursuit of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful translates through to every aspect of Great Hearts academies.  This philosophy carries throughout, even into the strategies behind how classrooms are set up.  Teachers have spent countless hours over the last few weeks of summer reviewing the curriculum, attending training, and preparing their classrooms to […] Read More »

“The Great Hearts summit is an opportunity to kick off the year as a region,” explained Arizona Superintendent Brandon Crowe.  “We want to remind ourselves of our collective and shared calling by focusing on the core of our work in one place, together.  Gathering reminds us of our shared work and that we are not […] Read More »

The education that Great Hearts offers is in high demand.  While this is exciting news for our Great Hearts family, we realize that it also means waitlists and delayed offers can be an inconvenient biproduct.   As the school year begins, we tend to see movement and open positions in our academies within the first […] Read More »

As we return to school next week, it’s time to transition habits and routines for our scholars to perform at their best during the academic day. Last week, we talked about impacts that sleep can make to support success at school.  Today, we will discuss the link between nutrition and academic performance. Snacks often conjure […] Read More »