Admissions Application

Thank you for your interest!

If you would like to apply for the 2020-21 school year, please complete the online application below. We will be in touch to set up a tour and discussion. If you would like to visit the school before applying, please contact Head of School Bahne Kuehne at bahne@explorebuildlearn.org or (520) 589-4933. Nearly 9 in 10 students attend on Financial Aid. All details regarding Financial Aid can be found here.

Policy of Non-Discrimination

The IDEA School strongly values equity and inclusion in our student body, staff, and Board of Directors, and aims to reflect the diversity of the Tucson community. The IDEA School admits students of any race, color, national original, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status and physical ability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status or physical ability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship/financial aid policies and programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

Once you hit “Submit,” please scroll down the next screen to make sure you answered all required fields and your application was submitted successfully. Questions? Call us! 589-4933. Thank you.

IDEA School Admissions Application (2020-21)

Now accepting applications for Kindergarten - 5th Grade.

Today's Date*
Student Last Name*
Student First Name*
Preferred Name / Nickname
Date of Birth*

Use icon to choose year then date
Applying for Grade:*
While we are a K-8 school, we enroll new students through 5th grade only, and then support their growth over the middle school years. This policy supports our model and ensures an exceptional experience for students at all grade levels.
Applying for Year...*
Racial Identification*
- Mixed-Race or Identify with more than one race
- White
- Black or African American
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Decline to state
Please choose all that apply. While this question is optional, your response greatly helps us understand how well we're doing at reaching out to the community and upholding our values around equity and inclusion.
Ethnic Background / Origin*
- Hispanic or Latino/a
- Not Hispanic or Latino/a
- Decline to state
While this question is optional, your response greatly helps us understand how well we're doing at reaching out to the community and upholding our values around equity and inclusion. Note: People who identify their ethnic origin as Hispanic or Latino/a may be of any race.
Language(s) Spoken at Home
While this question is optional, your response greatly helps us understand how well we're doing at reaching out to the community and upholding our values around equity and inclusion.
Current School (if applicable)*
If not currently in school, write "none." If homeschooling, please indicate "homeschool."
Current District (if applicable)*
Current Grade*
Date started at current school*

If not yet enrolled in school, just put today's date for both start and end dates. If homeschooling, indicate date when homeschooling began.
Date ended/ending at current school*

If currently attending, put the date the current school year ends.
If attended another school, pre-school or daycare prior to current school, please put that school's name here. Otherwise, write "none."*
Year/Semester/Date Started at Prior School*
Put "N/A" if not applicable
Year/Semester/Date Ended at Prior School*
Put "N/A" if not applicable
Family Info - Primary Household
PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

If currently without permanent address, please note where you can receive mail.
Parent/Guardian 1 in Primary Household*
First Last
Relationship to student*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone (cell or best)*
Occupation and Employer*
Occupation Employer
Please note if unemployed, between jobs, receiving SSDI, stay-at-home-parent or retired
Parent/Guardian 2 in PRIMARY Household
First Last
Relationship to student
Email
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone (cell or best)
Occupation and Employer
Occupation Employer
Please note if unemployed, between jobs, receiving SSDI, stay-at-home parent or retired
Siblings - Primary Household
Sibling 1
Name Age School (if applicable)
Sibling 2
Name Age School (if applicable)
Sibling 3
Name Age School (if applicable)
Please list any other children, ages, and schools.
Family Info - Secondary Household
Secondary Household (Please choose one)*
- Student has a secondary household (at which they spend at least one day per week)
- Student does NOT have a secondary household
- Other (please provide details below)
Comments
NOTE: All the info below is required if there is a secondary household at which student spends at least one day per week on average. Questions? Call us at 589-4933. Thank you.
SECONDARY HOUSEHOLD Address (if applicable)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Parent/Guardian 1 in SECOND Household
First Last
Relationship to student
Email
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone (cell or best)
Occupation and Employer
Occupation Employer
Please note if unemployed, between jobs, receiving SSDI, stay-at-home parent or retired
Parent/Guardian 2 in SECOND Household
First Last
Relationship to student
Email
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone (cell or best)
Occupation and Employer
Occupation Employer
Please note if unemployed, between jobs, receiving SSDI, stay-at-home parent or retired
Siblings - Secondary Household
Sibling 1
Name Age School (if applicable)
Sibling 2
Name Age School (if applicable)
Sibling 3
Name Age School (if applicable)
Please list any other children, ages, and schools.
Short Response Questions
Describe your child. (Interests, personality, favorite activities, important friendships, school experiences to date)*
When does your child feel most confident / successful?*
What does your child find challenging?*
What do you enjoy doing with your child?*
What educational experience do you envision for your child?*
Why do you feel the IDEA School may be a good fit for your family?*
How did you hear about IDEA School?*
If friend's child attends IDEA, name of friend and their child
If other recommendation or picked up our brochure in the community, please elaborate
If other, please elaborate...
Financial Aid
Are you applying for Financial Aid for the 2020-21 school year?*
Our Financial Aid Application is straight-forward and is available under the Enroll tab (you can complete online or download as PDF). Note: We are committed to equity, inclusion and accessibility. Whether or not you plan to apply for Financial Aid has no bearing on our Admissions process. Thank you for your application.

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Thank you for your interest!

Policy of Non-Discrimination

IDEA School Admissions Application (2020-21)

Family Info - Primary Household

Siblings - Primary Household

Family Info - Secondary Household

Siblings - Secondary Household

Short Response Questions

Financial Aid