FAQs 
September 8, 2010
Questions
1)  Which school can my child attend?
2)  How do I enroll at a Phoenix Union High School District school?
3)  Where can I find a district calendar?
4)  Where can I view school bell schedules?
5)  Where can I find information on your Magnet programs?
6)  Can a student have dual or concurrent enrollment?
7)  How will my credits transfer to your schools?
8)  What is the AIMS test and who has to take it?
9)  How can I make donations to your school?
10)  Where can I get information on employee benefits and insurance?
11)  How can I request a copy of my transcript or diploma?
12)  Can I get a copy of my yearbook?
13)  When is my class reunion?
14)  Where can I get information on receiving a GED?
15)  How can I apply for a job?
16)  How can my business be placed on the vendor/bid list?
17)  How can I rent school facilities?
 
Answers
1)  Q Which school can my child attend?
A
Due to a federal court ruling in 1983, students are required to attend the high school in the attendance zone of residency on the
District boundary map
with the following exceptions:

1. Students whose transfer would enhance the ethnic balances of both the sending and receiving schools may request a transfer under the ethnic transfer policy;
2. Students with special circumstances, such as the need for adaptive education, may be considered for transfer by filing an application and the appropriate documentation through the principal;
3. Students may apply for special magnet programs offered at each high school.
Magnet transfers can only take place during the first two weeks of any school year. However, students may make application for transfer for any subsequent year at any time. New residents to the District must make any transfer requests within 10 days of the first day of attendance at the District school. ALL REQUESTS FOR TRANSFER MUST BE FILED WITH THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL THE STUDENT IS CURRENTLY ATTENDING. Forms are available in the school’s registration office.

Questions regarding residency and tuition should be referred to the Specialist for Attendance and Residence at 602-764-1219. Special problem transfers require the approval of both the sending and receiving schools.
2)  Q How do I enroll at a Phoenix Union High School District school?
A
Students who have not pre-enrolled as an 8th grader must register at the school's registration office. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enroll.

Items needed for registration:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders: Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, Proof of Address, and Withdrawal Form (not applicable for 9th graders prior to the first day of school)

10th, 11th and 12th Graders also need: Current Transcript, Disciplinary Records, Attendance Records, Test Scores, Special Education Records (if applicable), Guardianship Papers (if applicable)
3)  Q Where can I find a district calendar?
A

District Calendar

4)  Q Where can I view school bell schedules?
A
You can find the school bell schedules on each schools website .
5)  Q Where can I find information on your Magnet programs?
A
The Phoenix Union High School District offers eleven magnet programs and one magnet high school. A magnet program provides a special curriculum which is designed to provide both specialized and advanced preparation to students with special needs or ambitions. Each of the magnet programs offer all honors and advanced placement courses common to other Arizona secondary schools and a full co-curricular program which includes student government, athletics and activity clubs. For additional information, call 602-764-1308, download our brochures , or call the number listed below for a specific program.

Magnet Programs Available:
Aviation / Aerospace: 602-764-5193
Communication Arts: 602-764-3414
Computer Studies: 602-764-3414
International Baccalaureate: 602-764-6532
International Studies: 602-764-7568
Law-Related Studies: 602-764-5190
Marine Science: 602-764-3003
Medical and Health Studies: 602-764-6133
Metro Tech High School: 602-764-8141
Performing Arts: 602-764-5192
Visual Arts: 602-764-5199
6)  Q Can a student have dual or concurrent enrollment?
A
Dual Enrollment: Students may receive both high school and community college credit while enrolled in PUHSD high school courses at PUHSD sites, taught by PUHSD teachers who are community college certified. Students must take the community college ASSET test for most courses and pay $15 tuition per credit.

Concurrent Enrollment: Students who are enrolled in high school may also take community college or university courses at the college campus outside of high school class time. Prior approval by principal or designee is required for each course ion order to be granted high school credit. Students must meet proficiency on the AIMS reading and writing or AIMS mathematics tests to be approved for English 101-102 or Mathematics 101-102, or higher, courses.
7)  Q How will my credits transfer to your schools?
A
To find out how your credits from another high school will transfer, you will need to contact the Registrar's Office of the school you are planning to attend.
8)  Q What is the AIMS test and who has to take it?
A
AIMS stands for Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards. It is a state-mandated test, adopted by the State Board of Education, the measure student proficiency on reading, writing and mathematics standards at grades 3, 5, 8 and high school.

All students are required to take the AIMS test. Students are required to pass the exam in order to graduate. Beginning with their tenth grade year, students have multiple opportunities to pass the test prior to their twelfth grade year. Once a student passes a portion of the AIMS, he/she does not have to repeat that section of the test in order to graduate. However, a students who has met proficiency on any portion of the AIMS may take the test again in an attempt to exceed the standards. The highest score will be maintained, thus there is no penalty if the retake score is lower than the original score.

All Basic and Practical students will be required to take a grade-level AIMS. Students with disabilities enrolled in basic and practical strand classes will be allowed to have standard and nonstandard accommodations during testing as determined by the IEP team. AIMS-A is available for Cognitive Behavior Training (CBT) students with significant cognitive disabilities whose IEP team has determined that the student is eligible for an alternative assesment.

AIMS results are used to determine if an individual student has met graduation requirements. These results are also used to determine whether a school has met federal No Child Left Behind requirements of adequate yearly progress and to determine a school’s label under the Arizona LEARNS statute.
9)  Q How can I make donations to your school?
A
You can donate up to $200 ($400 if married and filing jointly) by December 31 of each year, and you will receive a full refund of your money when you file your income taxes. Activities like sports, band, speech and debate, and overnight field trips are not fully funded by school districts, but depend on fees from students. Remember, friends or relatives who live anywhere in the state can help our students participate in extracurricular activities. For more information and to make a donation, you can visit one of school bookstores, or download the form .

Donations can also be made through the Phoenix Union Foundation for Education. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening our community by investing in student success. You can contact the Foundation at 602-510-0387 for additional information.
10)  Q Where can I get information on employee benefits and insurance?
A
You can view employee benefits and insurance information online or you can call 602-764-1105.
11)  Q How can I request a copy of my transcript or diploma?
A
We are unable to provide copies of diplomas, however former students may request copies of their transcripts. These student records may be requested in three ways:
1. Fax your request: 602-764-1023
2. Mail your request: Attn: Student Records, 4502 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
3. In person at 4502 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. Located on the northwest corner of Central and Campbell.

When you make your request, the following six items must be included:
1. Student name (Include a maiden name or other name used if applicable)
2. Year student graduated, or last year they attended
3. Last school they attended
4. Students birth date
5. Student signature
6. If requested by someone other than the student, a student release of record statement with the student signature is required.

Due to the high volume of requests, we respectfully ask that you do not call to verify we have received your request. If you have not received information within 7 working days, allowing 2 days for mail delivery, call 602-764-1511.
12)  Q Can I get a copy of my yearbook?
A
The District itself does not have a collection of yearbooks, however, each school’s library has a collection available to view. Contact the school’s library for more information.
13)  Q When is my class reunion?
A
You can view current reunion listings  online.
To add a reunion to our list, contact our Alumni Office at 602-764-1001.
14)  Q Where can I get information on receiving a GED?
A
For information on receiving a GED, contact the Arizona State Department of Education at 602-542-5393.
15)  Q How can I apply for a job?
A
Job openings are listed online and on our Job Hotline at 602-271-3111. Applications for Certified positions and substitute teachers can also be downloaded from our website. Applications for classified positions can be picked up at the District office at 4502 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. For additional information on applying with the District, call 602-764-1101.
16)  Q How can my business be placed on the vendor/bid list?
A

As of July 1, 2009 we are converting to AZPurchasing.org for all of our Bids and Proposals. Please register at AZPurchasing.org . This will allow vendors to receive notification of Bids and Proposals as well as any Addendums and Awards.
17)  Q How can I rent school facilities?
A
School facility rentals are taken care of at the district office. Call 602-764-1249 if you are interested in information on renting any of our school facilities.