Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Marana Vista Academy?
Marana Vista Academy is a new high school experience for scholars in the Marana Unified School District, offering tailored educational learning experiences that will help prepare them for the future.
What makes Vista different from traditional high schools?
Vista offers a different high school experience where scholars dive deeper into core academics (English, science, math & social studies) and develop advanced professional skills preparing them for future careers, education, and opportunities. Scholars attend classes on a small campus while remaining concurrently enrolled at Marana or Mountain View High Schools, where they can participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities.
Designated learning spaces expand the footprint of Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes such as Business Management, Lab Assisting (Medical), and Dental Assisting. Scholars will have opportunities for project-based, hands-on learning, as well as internships, apprenticeships, and real-world applications of their studies.
Program Location and Structure
Marana Vista Academy is located in a renovated facility updated to provide a modern, flexible, and inspiring learning environment at 8333 N Silverbell Rd., Marana, AZ. The program will eventually accommodate up to 400 students. Vista scholars may participate in electives, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities at their concurrent home high school (MVHS or MHS), and scholars will explore specific topics, concepts, and skills through their core subjects at Vista.
For more, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below:
- What is the history of Vista, and how was it originally funded?
- What does personalized learning mean?
- Is Vista an alternative, credit recovery, or honors school?
- Can students attend MVA for all their courses?
- Are students required to attend MVA all day long?
- Is MVA an online school?
- How many students will attend MVA?
- Will students receive letter grades?
- When will my child pick their courses for Vista?
- Will transportation be available?
- Can students attend pep assemblies, club activities, sporting events, and dances at the big campuses?
- Will there be a counselor on campus?
- Do you accept children who have an IEP?
- Do students who want to take dentistry or business have to attend Vista?
- How long will it take to be notified if my child is accepted at Vista?
- Will students be able to eat lunch at Vista?
- Will dual enrollment and AP classes be available?
- Will there be clubs and extracurricular activities at MVA?
- Are Vista students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and athletics at MVHS and MHS?
- What time does school start and end?
- Does Vista have a mascot yet?