How to Apply

Joining Sky Island School begins with connection, exploration, and getting to know your family. Our admissions process is designed to be simple, personal, and supportive.

Admission Process

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    1. Student Inquiry

    Families begin by completing our Student Inquiry Form so we can learn more about your child, grade level, and family interests.

    Once submitted, our team will reach out with next steps and additional information.

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    2. Visit Our Campus

    We encourage families to tour our campus and experience our nature-based learning environment in action.

    • Observe learning spaces

    • Meet our team

    • Ask questions

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    3. Complete Enrollment Forms

    After touring and determining that Sky Island is a good fit for your family, you will receive access to our enrollment forms and admissions portal through Classe365.

    Forms include student info, medical info, emergency contacts, tuition, and more.

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    4. Enrollment Review

    Our administration team will review submitted forms and documents and contact families regarding enrollment status, next steps, and any missing information.

    Families will receive confirmation once enrollment is finalized.

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    5. Welcome to Sky Island School

    Once enrollment is complete, families receive:

    • Parent portal access

    • Onboarding information

    • School communications

    • Classroom details

    • Important dates

    We look forward to welcoming your family into our community!

Enrollment Checklist

Families may be asked to provide the following documents during enrollment:

  • Parent Handbook

  • Tuition Acknowledgement

  • Medical Information

  • Emergency Contact

  • Media Release Form

  • Release of Liability

  • Arizona Residency Documentation

  • Verification of Student DOB

  • Immune Records or Exemption Form

Tuition

Sky Island School of Nature and the Arts is committed to providing an exceptional education in a nurturing, nature-based environment.

Current Tuition Rates:

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Kindergarten

  • $4,500 annually

Grades 1-6

  • $7,500 annually

Tuition may be adjusted depending on student needs and educational support requirements.

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We’re Here to Help

Choosing the right educational environment is important, and we are happy to answer questions throughout the admissions process.

If you need assistance, please contact our administrative team or email us at info@skyislandschool.org

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Please Note: Tour requests are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from Sky Island School. If requesting an alternate time, administration will review availability and contact you to confirm or coordinate another option.

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Empowerment Scholarship Account


Sky Island School proudly accepts Arizona’s ESA, allowing families to access tuition funding for private and alternative education.

What ESA Can Help With:

  • Significantly reduce out-of-pocket tuition costs

  • Educational supplies, curriculum, and materials

  • Flexible use based on your child’s educational needs

Who Qualifies?

  • Arizona’s ESA program is open to many families, including those with students entering Kindergarten, or even transferring from public schools.

  • Visit azed.gov/esa/eligibility-requirements to see if your family qualifies!

Need Help?

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If you have questions about payments or need help choosing a method, feel free to Contact Us. We’re here to support you every step of the way.