FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

  • We offer a Biome-based program for Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

  • School runs Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM.

  • Visit our Enrollment page to complete the online form and securely upload your documents via the private link we send to your email.

  • We proudly accept Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA).

    Tuition at Sky Island School is billed quarterly to align with the ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) disbursement schedule. We use a sliding scale tuition model, with each family’s rate determined through a personalized process based on their child’s educational, emotional, and developmental needs. Tuition assistance is often available, and we are committed to working with families to ensure our program remains accessible. While quarterly payments are preferred to match ESA timelines, flexible monthly payment plans may be available upon request.

  • The ESA program provides eligible students with roughly 90% of the per-pupil state funding (typically between $6,000 and $9,000) annually to spend on private school tuition, homeschool materials, tutoring, and other approved educational services. To learn more, please visit https://www.azed.gov/esa/.

  • Not at this time. We plan to expand enrichment hours as our community grows - stay tuned for future updates!

  • The Origins Curriculum is a nature-centered, holistic learning framework that immerses students in global ecosystems while weaving together eco-literacy, mindfulness, and the creative arts. Through hands-on, real-world explorations of biomes, desert, forest, aquatic, grassland, and tundra, children develop emotional resilience, social skills, and a deep sense of environmental stewardship. To learn more, visit https://originscurriculum.com/.

  • We maintain a maximum of 15 students per class, ensuring personalized attention and strong peer connections.

  • No, we ask families to pack a healthy, waste-conscious lunch and snacks. Water stations will be available for the children.

  • Join our Family Resources and Support Us pages for volunteer opportunities, event calendars, and parent-teacher collaborations.

  • Sky Island School of Nature & the Arts
    9502 S Highway 92, Hereford, AZ 85615
    Phone: (520) 222-9459 | Email: info@skyislandschool.org