Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies

Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies is a school that offers a unique educational approach with a focus on interactive instruction and language skills. The school's curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years program, which is part of the Mesa Public Schools system and has received official authorization. The school's key programs and features include the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Middle Years Program (MYP), Integrated Foreign Language, Close Up, National Academic League, and Service Learning. Its unique characteristics include a focus on developing the whole citizen, including civic awareness, language skills, and personal development, as well as an emphasis on rigor and challenge in the classroom. The school's educational philosophy is supported by its motto, "Rigor and Challenge in the Classroom," and its approach is designed to prepare students for life in the 21st century.