The initial open enrollment period begins prior to the new school year. For initial consideration, a deadline is set each year for open enrollment applications to be submitted. Open enrollment applications will continue to be accepted throughout the year, and will be reviewed as capacity is determined. Parents needing help with the process or access to a computer may visit any district school or the front lobby of the PUSD District Office.
To view the PUSD policy on Open Enrollment, please click the following link:
Currently Enrolled PUSD Student
- If you intend for your student(s) to continue at their current open enrolled school choice – you must reaffirm your student(s) open enrollment status during the Student Information Annual Update.
- If you intend for your student(s) to attend the school where you reside (your residential boundary area school), please contact the school directly. To finalize the process you will need to notify the student’s current PUSD school to process a withdrawal.
- If your student attends high school and participates in sports, all high school students are subject to Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) transfer rules. Questions regarding eligibility of a transfer student to participate in sports should be addressed with the Athletic Director at Payson High School.
- Students in the Payson Unified School District are expected to demonstrate successful academic, attendance and behavioral standing. These three components are important for all students to be successful throughout the school year. As an open enrolled student, it is important that these standards be adhered to in order to maintain the current open enrollment status.
Students NEW to PUSD
(NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ANY PUSD SCHOOL)
- Parents with students currently not enrolled in a PUSD school, follow the instructions under New Students to PUSD using the CREATE an Open Enrollment account link
- An auto generated email will be sent to your email address with a link that needs to be confirmed.
- Once the new account is confirmed via email link, log in with created login and password.
- Follow the instructions to complete the online application.
Completing an Online Application Does Not Guarantee Enrollment
Once capacity for open enrollment is determined, you will be notified via email. Factors considered in determining capacity include, but are not limited to:
- Physical capacity of the school and classrooms
- Availability of staff
- Capacity in relevant special programs
- Availability of other resources
Open enrollment approval and notification will be done on an annual basis and will be reviewed each new school year. Students in the Payson Unified School District are expected to demonstrate successful academic, attendance and behavioral standing. These three components are important for all students to be successful throughout the school year. As an open enrolled student, it is important that these standards be adhered to in order to maintain the current open enrollment status.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided to students attending PUSD Schools through open enrollment unless an Individualized Education Programs (IEP) states otherwise.