(a) The academy shall operate on the same fall and spring semester basis as the University of North Texas. Full-time students of the academy must be enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters.
(b) In addition to academic classes, the academy may offer short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, summer programs, and other innovative programs.

(c) The pupil-teacher ratio in all regular academic classes at the academy may not exceed 30 students for each classroom teacher, except that the pupil-teacher ratio may exceed that limit:
(1) in programs provided under Subsection (b), in physical education courses, or in special enrichment courses; or
(2) if the board determines that a class with more than 30 students for each classroom teacher would contribute to the educational development of the students in the class.