Amphitheater Public Schools

AlphaBEST Education has been providing before and after school programs since 2005.  We currently serve approximately 30,000 students in 14 states.

Family is important to us.  We are a family-owned business and we take pride in the relationships we build with students, their parents, district staff, our staff, and the local communities that we become part of.  Our parent company is KAPLAN EARLY LEARNING, which has outfitted early childhood centers throughout the country with furnishings, materials, and curriculum for over 50 years.

Unique to after school programs, AlphaBEST includes world-class enrichment sessions every day for every student, at no additional charge. We partner with some of the nation’s leading developers of high-quality enrichment curricula. Currently, our students enjoy FIRST Lego League Robotics, Coding, Maker Space Fridays, Visual Arts, Cartooning, Stop-motion Animation, Drama, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, and more!

AlphaBEST’s culture and commitment to excellence is driven by our Core Values. These values are infused throughout the organization and are a key part of how our programs operate in each school.

Elementary Schools

Copper Creek, Donaldson, Harelson, Holaway, Innovation Academy, Mesa Verde, Painted Sky, Walker, and Wilson K-8 School

PreK Schools

Copper Creek and Walker

Homework time is a key part of our program. After a snack and some movement/exercise, students are separated into grade and age groups, each with a staff member, to work on homework for approximately 30 minutes. A quiet environment with appropriate materials is provided, and our staff rotate to assist students with their work. Those students who do not have homework will participate in a variety of Brain Games of their choice until the homework block is completed.

Each afternoon begins with a snack and recreation and socialization time. This informal time allows students to unwind and relax. Following an engaging and fun enrichment experience, students are free to choose activities at the end of the day, based on their level of energy and their own interests.

Sample Elementary Schedule

AlphaBEST provides and serves each child a daily snack that adheres to USDA guidelines and state regulations for snack service. Snack menus are prepared to offer variety and interest so that children’s needs for a well-balanced diet are supported through the snack program. Parents may send daily snacks with their children and also provide any allergy information.

AlphaBEST is a fully licensed program and will follow the staff to student ratios as prescribed by the state of Arizona for both the PreK and the Elementary programs.

Registration for the 2020/2021 school year will open on June 15, 2020.  We offer a secure, online registration platform.  Click "Enroll Now" from the Amphitheater web page at www.alphabest.org/amphiaz 

Elementary Schools:

6:30am to start of school  and dismissal until 6:00pm

PreK Schools:

Program hours:  9:00am to 3:00pm with before and after care starting at 7:00am and ending at 6:00pm

AlphaBEST understands that families are faced with rising costs in many areas of their budget. We have pledged to match or reduce the fees that parents have been paying with the current provider.

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AlphaBEST provides discounts to ensure that all families have access to our before and after school programs. We will offer the following discounts:

Sibling Discount    10%

Reduced Lunch Qualified    12%

Free Lunch Qualified      15%

Please contact our Denise DeBaugh at ddebaugh@alphabest.org or 972.668.0640

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AlphaBEST’s culture and commitment to excellence is driven by our Core Values. These values are infused throughout the organization and are a key part of how our programs operate in each school.