Northern Arizona University

   

Campus Life - Your Home Away From Home

Classes

The Academy's curriculum is based on Environmental Sustainability.  The First Year curriculum asks students to design an energy efficient and socially relevant community for a specific population within the Flagstaff area.  In Second Year curriculum, students work to come to an understanding of what is sustainability and what are sustainable practices of communities, governments, businesses, and individuals.

Classes are held six to eight hours a day five days a week.  Classes are graded A, B, or C as passing and grades below a C are not passing.  Upon successful completion of the Academy, the student will earn one high school credit.

Schedule of a Typical Day

8:00-12:00 pm	Classes - Environmental Sustainability
12:00-1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm	Computer Lab and/or Enrichment Class
2:00-3:00 pm	Enrichment Class/ACT Prep
3:00-3:45 pm	Study Time
3:45-4:45 pm	Language Class (Greek or Latin Elements
4:45-6:00 pm	Dinner and Free Time
6:30-8:30 pm	Residential Programming Activities

 

Residence Hall Life

The residence hall at NAU's Nizhoni Academy are alive with "Spirit." For maximum security, Nizhoni Academy students will be housed in a dedicated hall.  The rooms are comfortable and spacious.  Students will be assigned a roommate.  Each room has individual beds, desks, chairs, and ample drawer and closet space.  Laundry facilities and cable televisions are available in the residence hall.  Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts are nearby.  The residence hall lounge is a great place to meet, take a break, or just hang out. 

Dining

Nizhoni Academy students will be provided three meals a day. All meals offer a variety and selection of tasty foods, prepared fresh daily. The "all you can eat" includes choices from delicious entrees, salad bars, and beverages.