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What is a charter school?
A charter school is a publicly funded, privately run school that is sanctioned (or chartered) by the State of Arizona. Charter schools must follow certain basic state regulations, but they are free to make independent decisions about schedules, calendars, curriculum, and much more. Essentially, a charter school is its own school district.
What does it cost to go to James Madison Preparatory School?
There is no tuition. Charter schools are taxpayer funded.
Is JMPS a non-profit institution?
James Madison Preparatory School is a 501(C)3, non-profit corporation.
How long is the school day?
8:00 am to 3:15 pm
How much homework should a student expect each night?
It varies quite a bit because students differ so much, but allowing for one to two hours of homework a night would be a good rule.
Is JMPS affiliated with any religious group or denomination?
No. Madison Prep rents from and shares its campus with Tempe Christian Church, but the connection is purely on a landlord/renter basis.
Do Madison Prep graduate receive a real diploma?
Absolutely. The high school diploma JMPS graduates get is every bit as legitimate as any other high school graduate's in the state.
Do colleges accept JMPS graduates? What about scholarships?
Madison Prep alumni can be found on college campuses all around the country. Many of them are scholarship winners. College admissions staffers are always happy to see the rigorous Madison curriculum and the high caliber of students that progress through JMPS.