ATO ACADEMY

At The Outlet Inc., offer students an alternative to the traditional public school setting in the Phoenix area. ATO Academy prides itself in being a small learning pod that infuses performing arts, cultural and global awareness, biblical studies and principles, college and career readiness, and life skills into its direct instruction sessions! Opened in September 2021 as a K-8 school, ATO Academy now serves students in grades K-12! In July 2023, we were approved to accept ESA funding and teach on Outschool!

ATO Academy: Where Creativity Meets Curriculum

At ATO Academy, powered by At The Outlet, Inc., we’re redefining education with small-group learning, creative arts integration, and individualized support.

Why Families Choose Us:

Personalized Approach: Low student-to-teacher ratios and hands-on, project-based learning, multi-sensory learning, UDL, and multidisciplinary themed units.
Creative Core: Dance, art, music, theatre, and media production are part of every student’s experience.
Academic & Emotional Growth: Support for IEPs, enrichment, remediation, and mentorship for real-world skills with monthly field trips.
Family-Friendly Support: Free meals, before/after care, and transportation assistance (as available).
ESA-Approved Vendor: Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account funds can be used for tuition and programs.
Inclusive & Flexible: Open to homeschoolers, kinship care youth, and students of all abilities.
School Choice Advocates: We love Arizona school choice and put the power of curriculum back in parents’ hands, supporting and supplementing whatever academic path your family chooses.

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DON'T LIVE IN PHOENIX, AZ? NO PROBLEM, WE NOW OFFER CLASSES ON OUTSCHOOL FOR YOU TOO!

ATO INC is an APPROVED ESA VENDOR on CLASSWALLET!!!

EmPOWERment Scholarship Account (ESA)

ESA VIDEO from the AZ Board of Education

Under the Universal ESA expansion, ALL students are eligible to receive funding for their education. Amounts awarded can vary depending on the school district, student grade level, student needs (disability/IEP services, etc.). These awarded funds can be used for tuition to our microschool.

Learn more about ESA and/or apply for ESA here: https://www.azed.gov/esa

ESA KEY POINTS/TUITION PAYMENT GUIDE

LEARN MORE ABOUT AZ SCHOOL CHOICE FUNDING PROGRAMS HERE!

NOW ACCEPTING STUDENTS K-12!!!!

We offer a variety of services to meet student needs:

Full Time Microschool for Academics/Electives
Part Time Homeschool Co-op for Electives/Socialization
Before/After Care Hours (Additional Fees Apply)
Transportation Services (Additional Fees Apply)
Content Specific Tutoring Services (Additional Fees Apply)
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS
- CHECK OUT THE MONTHLY MENU
  - Click on the Elementary BIC Option HERE
- Complete your students WEEKLY MEAL ORDER FORM here (by Wednesday at 5 pm)

SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON SITE VISIT HERE!

VIRTUAL MEET & GREET Q&A OPTION

CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT APPLICATION!

**** Completing application begins the enrollment process and does not guarantee student acceptance/registration. See Handbook for Enrollment Steps and Process.****

ATO ACADEMY DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE BELOW:

ATO ACADEMY PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

ATO ACADEMY ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026

ATO ACADEMY ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR KEY DATES 2025-2026

ATO ACADEMY STUDENT DAILY SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

ATO ACADEMY STUDENT WEEKLY SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

ATO ACADEMY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT MODEL

ATO ACADEMY ACADEMIC POWER TOOLS/RESOURCES

ATO ACADEMY TUITION RATES/FEES

ATO ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB BOOSTERS

ATO ACADEMY GRADING POLICY

ATO ACADEMY REMIND APP LINKS

ATO ACADEMY SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE

ATO ACADEMY FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP

ATO ACADEMY RECORDS RELEASE FORM

STUDENT ENROLLMENT GUIDE

DOB GRADE PLACEMENT

GRADE LEVEL PROGRESSION GUIDELINES

IF YOU ARE NOT AN ESA STUDENT:

You can pay student tuition fees here!

ATO Academics

Learning Model

Individualized learning opportunities are offered through a variety of curriculum resources, direct instruction, and several online resources/tools that are all aligned to AZ standards providing an OUTLET to meet learners where they are with the freedom and independence to choose how far and how fast they will grow!

Our academic day is infused with cultural, global, and socially enriching opportunities as an OUTLET to learn while dancing, singing, drawing, creating, playing instruments, acting, writing, and more!

ATO Performing Arts

Creative Expression

ATO Interpersonal Skills

Social Emotional Learning

Classes are tailored to have students grouped as peers by age and grade providing a safe OUTLET for social skills, exploration, research and creative collaboration!

ATO Leadership

Character Development

Electives offer opportunities for biblical faith development, missions, college and career readiness, cultural awareness, global studies, and life skills as an OUTLET to develop their contribution and value in their community and their ability to impact the world!