Enrollment
Provide Your Children With
A Traditional Education
Since the day we opened our doors in 1995, our K-8 program at Reid Traditional Schools’ Valley Academy has been so popular that we have operated at near capacity each year. However, some spaces usually open up in each grade level.
With the opening of Reid Traditional Schools’ Painted Rock Academy in August 2012, we are now better able to satisfy the demand for high quality, traditional education. Contact our staff today to learn more!
Additional Enrollment Information
You may request additional information by contacting Painted Rock Academy or Valley Academy directly. At the school websites, you can complete a Pre-Enrollment Application to add your child’s name to the waiting list.
You may make an appointment to tour the campuses by calling the school office. When you register your student, we will schedule a Skills Assessment to assist in proper academic placement. An offer of enrollment is based solely on waiting list position, not Assessment results. Contact our office today for more information!
Our Achievements
Reid Traditional Schools Admissions Policy
Reid Traditional Schools are open enrollment public charter schools that do not charge tuition. If space is available in a grade level, students are enrolled in the school. We reserve the right to refuse to admit any pupil who is under the age of five years by September 1 of the enrollment year and any pupil who has been expelled from or who is in the process of being expelled from another educational institution.
We may give enrollment preference to and reserve capacity for pupils who are children, grandchildren or legal wards of any of the following: employees of the school; employees of the charter holder; members of the governing body of the school; directors, officers, partners or board members of the charter holder. We may give enrollment preference to and reserve capacity for pupils who attended another charter school or are the siblings of that pupil if the charter school previously attended by the pupil has the identical charter holder, board and governing board membership as the enrolling charter school or is managed by the same educational management organization, charter management organization or educational service provider as determined by the charter authorizer. (ARS 15-184(D) )
Reid Traditional Schools ensures that all children with disabilities have the right to a free appropriate public education. In accordance with Special Education regulations, we screen newly enrolled students within 45 days of enrollment and strictly adhere to other related regulations.
Reid Traditional Schools does not discriminate in employment and/or enrollment practices. We do not limit admission based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, proficiency in the English language, or athletic ability. Contact one of our staff members today with any questions or concerns about enrollment!
Age Requirements for Preschool and Kindergarten Students
Preschool
Preschool students at Valley Academy must be four years old on or before August 31st of the school year for which you are applying and be fully potty trained.
Preschool students at Painted Rock Academy must be at least three years old on or before August 31st of the school year for which you are applying and be fully potty trained.
Kindergarten
We offer free full-day kindergarten! We want our newest students to have a great beginning in kindergarten, so we invite them to visit the school to show off all they have already learned. If there are areas your family can review with your child for the best start, we'll let you know. CLICK HERE for kindergarten readiness information.
To enroll for kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year, the child must have been five years old on August 31, 2024. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, we may enroll students who are not yet five according to the birth dates listed below.
- Born on or before August 31, 2020 : Kindergarten admission is offered.
- Born between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 : Preschool* OR Kindergarten, if Kindergarten Readiness assessment is successful.
- Born after December 31, 2020 : Preschool*
*Our academic preschool for four-year-old children is a private, tuition-based program.
Kindergarten Readiness
We offer kindergartners a free Kindergarten Readiness assessment that covers general knowledge and skills that are helpful for the best kindergarten experience possible. This will also guide you in what activities to review with your child before the school year begins. Details are available below.
Curriculum Information
Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-6
Grades 7-8
Special Area Classes
Thank You for Your Interest in Reid Traditional Schools!
We cannot wait to get to know you and your children better. Feel free to reach out to a member of our staff with any additional questions or concerns you may have regarding enrollment at Painted Rock Academy or Valley Academy.
Reid Traditional Schools is an equal access/equal opportunity organization. If you have trouble accessing this website because of a disability, please contact the Disability Coordinator at [email protected] or (623) 233-2901, ext. 115.
The RTS Family
