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Phoenix International School of the Arts
Phoenix International School of the Arts, nominated by 4.0 Schools, is a middle school in La Plata, Maryland that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban/rural area.
Location La Plata, Maryland
Governance Public charter school
Grades Middle
Students 220
Locale Suburban
CEO Angelica Jackson
Demographics
Percentage of students*
1%
English Learners
40%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 5%
White 5%
2+ Races 7%
Why Phoenix International School of the Arts was nominated
PISOTA is Charles County's tuition-free public charter school. Daily arts education is paired with an international perspective to promote student creativity, regardless of background.
Student experience design
Phoenix International School of the Arts is a dual-curriculum program offering the Cambridge International Lower Secondary Curriculum for its core academics and an arts intensive pathways program in dance, drama, visual art, and music. The overall student experience at Phoenix International School of the Arts (PISOTA) is designed to develop confident, creative, globally-minded individuals who understand their unique gifts and learn to apply them to make positive impacts on their communities and the world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Community And Business Partnerships |
3-4 years
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Extended Learning Opportunities |
3-4 years
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SEL Integration School-wide |
3-4 years
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Students Develop Projects |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Student Advisories
AI-assisted Tutoring
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Prep And Work-based Learning
Co-leadership
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
Interdisciplinary
Individual Learning Paths
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Students Access Their Own Data
key reasons for innovating
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.