Sonoran Desert School's Schedule (480) 396-5463

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 12:00 N to 12:35 PM.

Summer Hours

During the summer months, SDS is open for registration from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesdays.

2010-2011 Orientation

Orientation for the 2010-2011 school year is scheduled for August 3 and August 4. 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, Tuesday, August 3

	Last Name N-Z:	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 4

2010-2011 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 3
Orientation (see above)	August 3 & 4
Classes Begin	August 5
Labor Day Recess (no school)	September 6
Report Cards	September 22
October Break (no school)	October 11-14
School Resumes	October 18
AIMS Writing Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	October 26
AIMS Reading Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	October 27
AIMS Math Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	October 28
Veteran's Day Observed (no school)	November 11
Report Cards	November 23
Thanksgiving Recess (no school)	November 24-25
School Resumes	November 29
Winter Break	December 20-30
School Resumes (Semester 2)	January 3
Civil Rights Day Recess (no school)	January 17
Report Cards	January 27
President's Day (no school)	February 21
AIMS Writing Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	March 1
AIMS Reading Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	March 2
Spring Break (no school)	March 14-17
School Resumes	March 21
Report Cards	March 29
Stanford 10 Test, Grade 9 (8:30 AM to Noon)	April 4
AIMS Math Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	April 5
AIMS Science Test (8:30 AM to Noon)*	April 6
April Break (no school)	April 21
Final Day of Classes	May 19
Report Cards	May 19
Graduation (no school)	May 19

* 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 Attendance is mandatory for AIMS; failure to attend may result in being withdrawn from school per disciplinary policy.

Open Meeting Notice

The Sonoran Desert School Governing board will be convening for an open public meeting on August 7, 2010, at 1:30 PM; the meeting will be held at Sonoran Desert School. The complete meeting notice and agenda can found at the following link: Open Meeting Notice for 8/3/10.