Current Families

How old must my child be to attend school?

Students must be 5 years of age before September 1 of the current school year to attend kindergarten and 6 years of age before September 1 to enter first grade. For more information, see Policy JEB and Regulation JEB-R.

What school will my child attend?

Unless you have made special arrangements through Open Enrollment, your child will attend your attendance area school. To find your attendance area school, use Pima Association of Government's School-Address Lookup or call School Community Services, 225-6400. More about Attendance Options Guidelines.

Does my child have to attend the attendance area school?

No. You can apply to have your child attend any of our schools.

How can I get my child into special programs like Magnet Schools or GATE?

Complete a School Choice/Open Enrollment Application to have your child attend a Magnet School. To participate in the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, students are evaluated by the district. Fill out a Permission to Evaluate form and submit it to your school to have your child evaluated for GATE.
For more information, visit Gifted and Talented Education.

Do TUSD schools offer before and after school care?

Yes! Many elementary and some middle schools offer before and after school care. See the list of Before and After School Programs for more information.

How can I become more involved in my child's school?

As a parent, you can become involved in your school in many ways: through volunteering, participating in School Councils and by joining the Parent-Teacher-Student association.

When are the first and last days of schools, holidays, and half-days for this school year?

The complete school calendar is available at the Calendar web page.

What will the school be serving for breakfast and lunch?

See the School Menus for the monthly school meal menu.

What should my child wear to school? Does my child have to wear a uniform?

TUSD Governing Board policy JICA sets the standards of dress for TUSD schools. Some schools require uniforms. Refer to Exhibit JICA-E (PDF) for the list of schools currently requiring uniforms. If you have more questions regarding the dress code at your child's school, please ask the principal.

Are there any preschool programs at TUSD?

Yes! We offer many preschool programs for young children throughout the district. See the Preschool page for more information.

How do I enroll my child in a TUSD school?

You can enroll your child online through ParentVUE. If you already have a ParentVUE account, simply log in to begin the process.

If you don't have an account, stop by your school to get one. The school can also help with any questions you have about the registration process.

See our Registration page for more information.

What are the district's student discipline procedures?

The Code of Conduct is intended to help create a positive and safe teaching and learning environment in our schools. See the Code for complete information about student rights, responsibilities, and discipline at TUSD schools.