1660 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Fax: (520) 807-9333
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Ombudsman Charter Valencia and Hiaki Member Campus in Tucson have amazing charter school teachers that are here to help you earn credits, improve your reading, math and writing skills. Whether you plan to participate in our awesome graduating ceremony or recover credits so that you can return to your home school, we can help you do that. The Ombudsman Charter Valencia and Hiaki Member Campus staff prepare you for life after you’ve earned your Arizona high school diploma. We provide assistance to make sure you have a plan with college or career.
- Student mentoring
- Small school setting
- Individualized curriculum
- Graduation Focused
- Prioritizing school safety and course completion
- Innovative Microsoft workplace skills
- Flexible scheduling options
- AM 7:30-11:30 am
- PM 12:00-4:00 pm
Programs
- Cable networking industry certifications (C-Tech)
- Animal Therapy & Professional Counseling Services
- Microsoft Innovation Certificates
- Microsoft Office Specialist industry certifications
- Credit Based Work Opportunities
- College and Career Readiness Transition
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Industry Courses and Certifications
- Dual Enrollment college credit
Clubs & Groups
- Ombudsman CARES
- STUCO (student council)
- Out of school tutoring
- Podcasting
- (Intramural sports)
- Adulting Workshops
Frequently Asked Questions about Valencia Charter
Yes, we do take credits previously earned at other schools, and if you decide to go back to your old high school our credits are transferable.
Students earn a fully accredited high school diploma that can be used to enter college, the military, trade school, or anywhere else that requires a diploma.
Yes, every year we will host our traditional graduation ceremony at the end of the school year to celebrate all graduates from that year. During the celebration, students wear caps and gowns and get to walk across the stage with their class.
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Our classrooms tend to be smaller than a traditional high school and while in school, students are immersed in a blended learning environment. What this means is that for their English and Math classes students will be in a traditional teacher-led classroom, similar to what you see in a traditional high school. For the rest of the time, students are in a lab environment working at their own pace through the rest of the classes. In the labs, there is a teacher to provide one-on-one support.
Students attend school for four hours a day Monday-Friday. You’ll have the option to attend our morning or afternoon session.
For those students who cannot attend regularly, we have the OMB Online Academy which provides greater schedule flexibility.
Testimonials
The reason why I chose Ombudsman was because I was having trouble with working and passing my classes. I wasn’t able to balance my schoolwork and personal life. Ombudsman was there for me and helped with my classes by having flexible schedule for school. Ombudsman has great staff and teachers who care about their students and support them in their goals in life.
I’ve been a student at Ombudsman for 3 great years and it’s the best decision I’ve made for my High School career. I’ve attended some of Arizona’s best schools. Although I’ve attended great schools, I was still missing something. I was missing one on one help and a way to attend school with such a busy schedule. That’s what brought me to Ombudsman. I chose Ombudsman to receive the one-on-one help from teachers and staff that larger class sizes did not give me. Ombudsman provided me with flexible schedules and the choice to attend school in the AM or PM.
Principal Howard De Leeuw
Principal's Letter
Dear Students & Families:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Ombudsman Charter Valencia for the 2024-25 school year. I am excited to be continuing in my second year as principal here. Our campus offers students a flexible 4-hour schedule that is filled with engaging lessons and strong relationships with our faculty and staff that encourage students to reach their academic and personal goals. Whether you are looking for a smaller class size, to recover credit, graduate early, or work school into adult life responsibilities, Charter Valencia keeps that diploma in sight.
This year, we are continuing with our Edmentum curriculum, providing students with multiple ways to engage with content, through teacher-led instruction and through online lessons. Students will also learn important soft skills that will help them navigate life after high school. As a Microsoft Showcase School, our students gain workplace experience they can add to their resumes. Students are given opportunities to explore college, trade, and career options throughout the year. As educators, our goal is to engage students in their learning and teach them accountability and time management. All students are assigned a mentor teacher who helps them stay on track with coursework and meet their graduation goals. Our proven formula for success is simple: students who attend regularly and complete class work at a passing level every day they are here will earn credit toward graduation.
At Charter Valencia, we offer many opportunities for engagement:
- Student mentoring
- Small school setting
- Individualized curriculum
- Graduation Focused
- Prioritizing school safety and course completion
- Innovative Microsoft workplace skills
- Flexible scheduling options
- AM 7:30-11:30 am
- PM 12:00-4:00 pm
- Paid Internship Opportunities
- C-Tech & Medical Certifications
Our goal is to connect with families, collaborate with our community, and graduate our students! We look forward to the new year and are excited to see our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Dr. Howard De Leeuw
Principal
Charter Valencia
howard.deleeuw@chancelight.com
