- Chandler Unified School District
- Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment Overview
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The Chandler Unified School District is a premier district of choice. Academic achievement is a high priority in the district as evidenced by test scores which exceed state and national averages. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding educational programs at all grade levels. Open Enrollment enables Arizona students to attend public schools outside their attendance area. In accordance with state law, the District has established an open enrollment policy and implemented an open enrollment program without charging tuition for non-resident students and resident transfer students. Click the link below to find out more information and to apply for Open Enrollment in one of Chandler Unified's outstanding schools!
IMPORTANT NOTES:- All incoming Elite Performance Academy students will use the Elementary application.
- Incoming AJHS and Basha AMS 6th grade students will use the Secondary application.
- Incoming ACP Middle School students can click here for ACP Middle School enrollment information.
Open Enrollment begins on Monday, January 8th at 7:30 a.m. for the 2024-25 school year.
Elementary Open Enrollment 2023-24
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STEP 1: Elementary Open Enrollment Documents Needed
Elementary Open Enrollment Documents Needed 2023-24
For students entering kindergarten-8th grade currently NOT attending a CUSD school, please have all the *required documents ready to submit with your Open Enrollment Application.
*Required Documents: Attendance Report, Report Card, Discipline Report (If your child does not have a discipline file, please request a statement on school letterhead stating your child does not have a discipline file.) If these apply: IEP, 504 Accommodation Plan, Gifted Test Scores.
Each document MUST be titled with your child's first and last name along with the file name. Only submit the required documents.
* All incoming Elite Performance Academy students will use the elementary application.
* Incoming ACP Middle School students can click here for ACP Middle School enrollment information.
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STEP 2: Elementary Open Enrollment Application
Elementary Open Enrollment 2023-24
The Open Enrollment Application is NOT for school registration. Online student registration and information can be found by clicking here.
The purpose of Elementary Open Enrollment is to:
(1) request an elementary school attendance boundary transfer for your kindergartner through 6th grade child, including Chandler Online Academy-Elementary (Kindergarten-6th grade).
(2) request Early Entrance into Kindergarten (child born 9/1/2018-12/31/2018).
(3) request a transfer to Elite Performance Academy in grades 3rd-8th grade located on the CTA Humphrey Campus.
(4) request continued enrollment at a Chandler Unified school due to a recent move within the State of Arizona.
(5) apply for Gifted Education.
If your child is currently on an Open Enrollment, please DO NOT submit another application unless you are requesting a new school or you have recently moved from an Arizona school boundary and your requesting to continue enrollment at the current school.
Click here for the 2023-24 Open Enrollment Application.
Secondary Open Enrollment 2023-24
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STEP 1: Secondary Open Enrollment Documents Needed & Information
Secondary Open Enrollment Documents Needed and Additional Information
* Incoming AJHS and Basha AMS 6th grade students will use the secondary application.
Directions for submitting:Open enrollments may be submitted via email to the secondary school's registrar (linked here) or to the office of secondary education. Applications may also be dropped off at the secondary school site or at the district office (with the exception of ACP Middle School, utilize the online application available here).- It is expected that the student on open enrollment remain at the requested school for the entire school year. Revoking an open enrollment to return to boundary CUSD school mid-year requires district approval.
- If you do not currently attend a CUSD school, your application must have the most recent grade report or transcript, attendance, discipline reports and current IEP (if applicable) attached. If any of this information is missing, the application cannot be processed.
- One application per student is accepted. Please do not submit applications to more than one site.
- Providing false information will result in the request being denied and/or admission being revoked.
- Transportation (busing) is not provided to students on open enrollment.
- It is recommended that the student remain at their current school while awaiting open enrollment decision. Please do not withdraw your student from school until open enrollment has been approved.
- Grades 9-12 Special Note Regarding Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: Eligibility for athletics and certain extracurricular activities may be affected when students transfer from one school to another. A student considering transfer is advised to discuss his/her situation with the Athletic Director at the site of current enrollment.
- Chandler Online Academy Special Note: Applications for students who wish to attend Chandler Online Academy full time are to be submitted to the Office of Secondary Education. Students who wish to take three or fewer courses with COA with the balance of their courses taken at their brick and mortar school are to utilize the part-time student application on the COA website found at this link.
- Incoming ACP Middle School students can click here for ACP Middle School enrollment information.
NOTE: If you are applying for Open Enrollment to attend a school that you do not reside in the boundary of, please wait to submit registration to the applied school until you receive your open enrollment decision letter, which will detail your next steps.
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STEP 2: Secondary Open Enrollment Applications
Secondary Open Enrollment
* Incoming AJHS and Basha AMS 6th grade students will use the secondary application.
* Incoming ACP Middle School students can click here for ACP Middle School enrollment information.
Students currently attending a site on open enrollment do NOT need to re-apply to remain at the same site for the next school year.
If your student does not currently attend a CUSD school, the application MUST include your students' grades or transcript (transcript required for new to CUSD 9-12 students), attendance and behavior reports.
Directions for submitting:Open enrollments may be submitted via email to the choice school's registrar (linked here) or to the office of secondary education. Applications may also be dropped off at the site or at the district office (with the exception of ACP Middle School, utilize the online application available here).Click below to download the application. It is preferred that you submit your application and any necessary documentation via email.2023-24 School Year (Next School Year)Versión en español a continuación:
Need Help Choosing a School?
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- Click here to visit our Choice is Yours website for information on your many school choices in the Chandler Unified School District.
- Click here to see Open Enrollment Capacity by school.
- Click here to visit our Choice is Yours website for information on your many school choices in the Chandler Unified School District.