Times

SDS School Hours

During the school year, SDS office is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday through Thursday. The office is closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

Summer Hours

During the summer months, SDS is open for registration by appointment.  Please use the website contact form to request an appointment; alternatively, please call the school at (480) 396-5463.

2011-2012 Orientation

Orientation for the school year is scheduled for August 8 and August 9. Students will attend according to last name to make the orientation process more efficient. Dates of required attendance according to the initial letter of the last name are listed below:

Name Group Orientation Session

Last Name A-M: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday, August 8

Last Name N-Z: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9

2011-2012 Calendar: Important Dates

The following dates are provided to assist parents and students with planning for the school year. These dates may be subject to change. Please phone the front office at (480) 396-5463 to confirm dates prior to making travel plans.

• School Begins (Semester 1) August 8
• Orientation (see above) August 8 & 9
• Classes Begin August 10
• Labor Day Recess (no school) September 5
• Report Cards September 27
• October Break (no school) October 10-14
• School Resumes October 17
• AIMS Writing Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* October 25
• AIMS Reading Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* October 26
• AIMS Math Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* October 27
• Veteran’s Day Observed (no school) November 11
• Report Cards November 22
• Thanksgiving Recess (no school) November 23-25
• School Resumes November 28
• Winter Break December 19-30
• School Resumes (Semester 2) January 2
• Civil Rights Day Recess (no school) January 16
• Report Cards January 26
• AIMS Writing Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* February 28
• AIMS Reading Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* February 29
• Spring Break (no school) March 12-16
• School Resumes March 19
• Report Cards March 27
• Stanford 10 Test, Grade 9 (8:30 AM to Noon) April 9
• AIMS Math Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* April 10
• AIMS Science Test (8:30 AM to Noon)* April 11
• Final Day of Classes May 14
• Report Cards May 17
• Graduation (no school) May 17

* Because AIMS tests are not timed, all administration times are approximate. Attendance is mandatory for AIMS; failure to attend may result in being withdrawn from school per disciplinary policy.