How much does Pinnacle’s Summer School Programs cost?
The Credit Recovery Program and the High School Acceleration Program and completely free of charge!

When does summer school start?
Pinnacle will be offering two summer school sessions and students can choose which session to participate. However, students may participate in both of the sessions if needed. The session dates are as follows:

Session 1: June 2nd – June 25th
Session 2: July 7th – July 25th

How long does it take to complete the course?
Summer Session 1 is based on a 24-day calendar if students start the course on June 2nd and Summer Session 2 is based on a 23 day calendar. Therefore, students will have a maximum of 24 calendar days to complete their course in Summer Session 1 and 23 calender days to complete their course in Summer Session 2. However, students are encouraged to finish courses early.

How Do I register?
Registration is done through our online application and you can access this by clicking on the following link: http://www.freehighschool.com/onlineapplication/enrollment.aspx

All students need to register through the online form!

How do I obtain my logon information?
Once you have completed the online registration form, logon information will be mailed to your home address and emailed to the email address provided in the online application. It is very important that all enrollment information is correct!

How do I change my enrollment information (email address etc.)?
If any changes need to be made to your enrollment information, please follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Go to www.pinnacleeducation.com
• Step 2: Click on “Enroll Now.”
• Step 3: Enter in your username and password

How will I know that I am enrolled?
Once you have completed the online enrollment form and verified your email address, you will receive an email indicating that you are enrolled. Please read this email carefully, as it will provide crucial information about completing and following up with your enrollment! Please make sure all information you put in the online enrollment application is correct!

Where do I take my final exam?
Final exams may be taken at home or at a Pinnacle Resource Center. If students take their exam at home, a parent or adult must be present to proctor the exam.

When do I take my final exam?
All coursework and timesheets must be completed prior to any student taking the final exam.

A parent or adult must be available to proctor the final exam for the student on or before the last day of class – no exceptions.

• Session 1 - June 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM
• Session 2 – July 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Do I have to attend a Pinnacle Resource Center?
No, the Resource Center is available to you as an option if you need assistance in a class or have computer access difficulties.

Where are the Pinnacle Resource Centers Located?

Tempe West
2224 W. Southern Ave., Suite 2
Phone: 602-414-0950
Fax: 602-414-0927

Tempe East
1712 E. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 101
Phone: 480-785-7776
Fax: 480-785-7778

Mesa
151 N Centennial Way
Phone: 480-668-5003
Fax: 480-668-5005

Casa Grande
409 W. McMurray Blvd
Phone: 520-423-2380
Fax: 520-423-2383

Pinnacle Education (District Office)
2224 W. Southern Ave., Suite 1
Phone: 480-755-8222
Fax: 480-755-1361

How do I know what class I need?
Students need to meet with their home school’s guidance counselor to make sure they know what classes to take. It is the student’s responsibility to check with their guidance counselor to make sure that the class they take with Pinnacle will satisfy the class they need with their other High School. Pinnacle is not responsible for students taking an incorrect class or if a credit will not transfer.

Do the credits transfer?
Pinnacle is certified by the Arizona State Board of Charter Schools, as well as accredited by the NCA and CITA, which means we have had our curriculum audited to ensure that it meets a high standard. Usually, the accreditation from these organizations will allow credits to transfer to other schools. However, it is the student’s responsibility to get approval from their home school to ensure that the credits will transfer. Pinnacle will not be responsible for credits not transferring.

How will the school know my grade?
Please contact your instuctor to obtain your grade. An official transcript will be sent to your home school at the end of the July summer session.

What are the computer system requirements?
Computer requirements are as follows:

Internet connection – Dial up will work but high speed is preferred.

PC –
Pentium II (233 MHz minimum, higher recommended)
Windows 98, NT, or higher. Vista is currently undergoing compliance testing and is not fully supported at this time.
256 MB Ram
12x CD-ROM (CD/DVD Recommended)
56 kbps Modem
Display setting 800x600 resolution, (1024x768 recommended)
Internet Explorer (web browsing software) - version 5.5 or higher or Firefox version 2.0 or higher
Flash 6 player
3 1/2" Disk Drive
America Online Web Browser is not recommended

Macintosh –
Power Mac G3
OSX
3 1/2" Disk Drive 
128 MB Ram
12x CD ROM (CD/DVD Recommended)
56 kbps Modem
Display setting 800x600 resolution, (1024x768 recommended)
Internet Explorer (web browsing software) - version 5.5 or higher or Firefox version 2.0 or higher
Flash 6 player
America Online Web Browser is not recommended

Do I need any books?
Pinnacle classes do not require text books. However, any additional resources, such as reading books for an English class (for book reports etc.), will be available at the local resource center that you selected on the registration form. Students are responsible for obtaining any necessary books at a library if the resource center does not have an available copy.

How many courses can I take in the summer school program?
Students will have the opportunity to take one class each summer session. Each class is equivalent to a semester (.5 credits).