How much does it cost?

2009-2010 Fee Schedule

¹The Registration fee is non-refundable and is due at the time of enrollment.  For those students registered by March 31st, the fee is reduced to $50.

²The Athletic Fee is non-refundable once a student has completed his first month at Sun & Shield.

Is there financial aid?

Parents can apply for scholarships (up to 75% off tuition) with Arizona School Choice Trust and The Institute for Better Education. See the registrar for applications and information.

Parents who are responsible for referring another student will receive a $200 credit towards their school bill after the referred child has completed one semester.  There is an unlimited amount of referral scholarships that a family can earn.

What are the hours?

• Monday —Thursday: 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
• Students may be dropped off at 8:00 a.m.

What special classes are offered?

The 1st-6th grade classes have weekly instruction in music, art, and Spanish. Students may pay for private piano lessons. Details are arranged through the piano instructor.

What curriculum is used?

There is a variety of curricula used.  All grades use Saxon math. The junior and senior high grades use primarily A Beka.  We also use A Beka phonics in the elementary as well as Veritas Press, Bob Jones, and Shurley grammar.

Are there before/after hour programs?

Not at this time.  However, students in grades 6th-12th, who are academically eligible, may participate in basketball and volleyball.  During the playing seasons, there are practices after school two days a week as well as weekly games.

Is there a dress code?

• All students are required to wear a solid colored polo shirt.
• Ladies are to wear black, khaki, navy, or denim skirts that reach to the knee or lower. Grades K-6 may wear knee-length shorts (i.e. gauchos or culottes) and during P.E. by ladies in grades 7-12.
• Gentlemen are to wear pants in the above colors.  (Shorts may be worn in grades K-4 only.) On Wednesdays, gentlemen in 7th-12th are to wear a dress shirt and tie in place of the usual polo. On Fridays only, gentlemen in grades 7-12 may wear denim/jeans. (Jeans must not be cargo style, or too baggy, and must be worn with a belt.)
• For information about rules concerning the school’s policy on hair, jewelry, shoes, and commercial apparel, please request a family handbook.

Is there transportation?

The school does not provide transportation at this time.  However, there are several moms who participate in car-pooling from various areas in town.