Families in Apache Junction Encouraged to Register Students Now for 2018-2019 School Year

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - May 30, 2018 - PRLog -- Registration is underway for new and returning students who will be attending Apache Junction Unified School District during the 2018-2019 school year. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register their student as soon as possible to help ensure smaller class sizes.

The first day of school is July 24 and all AJUSD schools operate on a modified five-day schedule. School calendars, bell times and other information is listed on the district's website https://az01901895.schoolwires.net/domain/37

"The beginning of the school year can be hectic so we strongly advise parents and guardians to register their students as soon as possible so they have one less thing to worry about this summer," said Heather Wallace, director of educational services. "It also helps us plan more efficiently and provide our families with the best options for their children."

Registration packets for returning students were distributed in April and can be returned to the school where the student will be enrolled. Replacement packets are available upon request. New student packets are available at each school site and the District Office, 1575 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction.

In addition to the registration packet student's parents or guardians should bring the child's shot records, proof of residency and the child's birth certificate when registering their child for school. For questions about school boundaries call the transportation department at 480-677-7549 or check with each school site. Below is a list of schools, phone numbers and addresses:

Desert Vista Elementary School, 3701 E. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, AZ, 85119,  phone – 480-677-7510

Four Peaks Elementary School, 1785 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, phone - 480-677-7500

Peralta Trail Elementary School, 10965 E. Peralta Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118, phone – 480-677-7540

Cactus Canyon Junior High – 801 W. Southern Ave., Apache Junction, AZ  85120 -phone - 480-677-6182

Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 - phone 480-474-3980

About AJUSD:

The Apache Junction Unified School District serves over 3,600 students in a 217-square mile area that includes the City of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Peralta Trail, Queen Valley and the unincorporated areas of the Superstition Mountain foothills. Formed in 1952, the K-12 district provides a quality education to its students and is proud of the variety of educational programs offered. AJUSD has a reputation for innovative approaches to education. The guiding philosophy of the school district is to put all students in the best position to succeed academically, emotionally and physically. Committed to low teacher/student ratios and individualized instruction, the focus of AJUSD is centered on a 'College Readiness For All' curriculum for every student in every grade. For more information call 480-982-1110, or visit www.ajusd.org or www.facebook.com/ajusd43.