Frequently Asked Questions

No, DMSA does not provide transportation to or from a student’s residence. However, we do provide transportation between training facilities and the DMSA campus, as well as from the DMSA campus to the athletic training facilities.

Foreign language courses are available at DMSA, but only for grades 9th-12th.

DMSA primarily uses the SmartFox platform for daily education, providing students in grades 2 through 8 access to their coursework, assignments, and educational resources. For students in kindergarten and 1st grade, DMSA utilizes the K-12 platform. High school students (grades 9 - 12) will have their courses and assignments in Edmentum. 

SmartFox is a mobile-friendly online school platform designed to provide seamless access to coursework and dashboard features from anywhere—whether students are at home, in a coffee shop, or on the go with their sports club. It also allows students to easily connect with their teachers for support and guidance with just a click.

No, DMSA does not currently offer CIF teams for students to compete on. However, we are planning to offer teams in the future to provide our students with competitive opportunities.

No, DMSA does not currently offer a dual immersion program for bilingual students.

On average, students are expected to complete 1.5 to 2 hours of work at home to stay on pace with their pacing guide. This is in addition to the 2 hours of work they put in while at the Dehesa campus. If a student were to work at home then it would be expected to work for 3 - 4 hours each school day. Every student is different and works at their own pace, but this amount is generally recommended for success.

To begin the enrollment process, submit your application through the DMSA enrollment tab. From there, our enrollment team will reach out to you with the required paperwork and documentation needed to process your enrollment fully. Once everything is submitted, we work on the inner-district transfer. After that, the timeline depends on when your current school district releases you. New students start on the following Monday after enrollment is completed. 

If your laptop breaks, please reach out directly to your homeroom teacher. They will assist you in getting a replacement sent right away.

No, DMSA does not retain students or provide any sort of holdbacks.

Yes, students can participate in multiple sports, and we highly encourage them to try and learn new sports. Overall, this helps athletes grow and develop a broader range of skills.

Yes, DMSA is a public, tuition-free charter school, and all of the services we offer, including athletic training, sports training, food, transportation, and academics, are provided at no cost to families.

No, students primarily engage with their coursework independently through the online SmartFox platform. However, homeroom teachers support their learning by providing one-on-one assistance and reviewing lessons as a group during class time. 

Yes, the high school program offers several options for AP courses. A full list of High School courses can be found HERE

Yes. DMSA and Method Schools have a unique dual enrollment program called The Academy for all high school students.  The Academy is a collaborative program offering access to general education courses through the College of the Canyons.  More information can be found HERE.

Students will primarily engage with curriculum tailored to their current grade level. Additionally, they will use the i-Ready platform, a supplemental tool provided by Method, to access lessons that align more closely with their individual skill levels.