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Board OKs Mesquite–ASU instructional time addendum to let Mesquite students take ASU Poly courses
Summary
The board approved an Instructional Time Model addendum enabling Mesquite High students to enroll in Arizona State University courses on ASU Poly campus under an arrangement with ASU Prep; parents will pay $110 per ASU credit hour and the district outlined calendar, attendance and transportation logistics.
The Gilbert Unified District Governing Board on June 24 approved an Instructional Time Model (ITM) addendum to establish a Mesquite–Arizona State University experience that lets selected Mesquite High students take university courses at ASU Poly through an ASU Prep mechanism.
The district said the addendum covers instructional location, tuition/fee collection, calendar alignment and attendance tracking. Under the plan, students begin their day at ASU Poly where a student success advisor will take attendance; they will continue to take transferable university coursework and also remain affiliated with Mesquite High for high-school graduation requirements and campus activities.
Parents will be responsible for a $110 payment per ASU credit hour; district staff said payments will flow through the school to ASU/ASU Prep. District staff and the board discussed financial safeguards:…
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