History
Foothills Academy was established in 1993 as a grades 6-12 college preparatory school, by Dr. Don Senneville, who . In 2009, the school was excited to announce the addition of Foothills Academy Elementary Preparatory in Cave Creek, to serve grades 1-5. in 2013, all-day kindergarten (tuition-free). The following year, Foothills Academy Connected received approval by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools under the Arizona Online Instruction Program as a full-time virtual school for grades 7-12. In 2017, Honey Bee Academy Preschool began serving youth ages 3-5 by leasing space on the Ashler Hills campus.
Foothills Academy transitioned to a K-8 school, beginning in the 2019-20 school year with enrollment around 200. In addition to the administrative team, the FA family is led by 20 teachers and aids. The school features an individualized approach with multiage integrated classes and an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program for all grade levels.
In 2020, one year after the transition to a K-8 school, Foothills Academy was sold to Candeo Schools, another local Arizona charter school. Candeo Schools continues to enroll elementary students.
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