Thank you for your interest in becoming an Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. approved partner site. If your site is already on the State Board of Education approved site list, you do NOT need to apply.

To become an approved partner site, non-profit and community organizations can apply here. Provide as much detailed information about your mission and specific activities students will participate in. ACPSI and the State Board of Education will review your application, and the more details you provide the better informed both parties can be when evaluating your application.

See below for a timeline of the process and frequently asked questions for sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get a volunteer site approved?

1. ACPSI will accept new site applications between August 15 and March 31 of every academic year.

2. New site applications can be submitted electronically.

3. The deadline for sites wanting approval for the current academic year is October 1.

4. Thereafter, the deadline is March 31 for sites for the following academic year.

What is the process once I’ve submitted my new site application?

1. Approval/Decline at the school level in October for the current academic year and April for the following academic year.

2. If approved at the school level, the ACPSI school board will approve or deny the site at the October and April ACPSI board meetings.

3. If approved at the local school board level, the State Board of Education (SBE) must receive locally approved sites by November 1 and May 1. The SBE will approve or deny the organization.

4. The SBE contacts ACPSI in January and May about approval/denial of each submitted organization.

The Community Service Learning Coordinator will provide status updates at each step.

Can Scott Charter School still inform students about a volunteer activity if the site/organization is not approved?

Yes, we can on a case-by-case basis. However, we would need a detailed description (e.g., flyer, supervisor name, etc.) about the activity. High School students will be informed that any hours completed at that activity will not count towards their school-mandated hours or receiving a career focus credit.

What if my organization does not have liability insurance for volunteers?

If a potential site does not have volunteer liability insurance, ACSPI recommends that they contact an insurance company to obtain insurance. However, approval at the local district level will occur on a case-by-case basis for uninsured site applicants.

Who is the Community Service Learning Coordinator?

Kristen Miles is the CSL coordinator. Her email is kristen.miles@academicsplus.org. Her phone number is 501.961-1744.