FAQ's

Information night is November 3, 2025 and testing will occur on a Saturday in January.  We will start accepting open enrollment applications via email to the registrar at 7:30 AM on November 10. 2025 for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Miss our Accelerated Middle School Information Night?

Here is the link to the SLIDE PRESENTATION from the event. 

We do not offer sports. Currently AMS has the opportunity to join a wide variety of clubs on campus.  For a full list, please click here.

Complete the open enrollment application on the CUSD website.  All students who wish to attend Basha AMS must apply for open enrollment.  There are no "boundaries" for the Basha Accelerated Middle School program.  

• Participating in an accelerated, rigorous curriculum focused on developing foundational knowledge and analytical reasoning skill.
• Developing conscientious, respectful and accomplished young men and women through leadership experiences within and outside of the school community.

Given that AMS is housed at the Basha High School campus, students attending AMS have the opportunity to utilize the instructional expertise and resources of a comprehensive high school. This offers students a unique opportunity to preview and participate in academic activities and experiences that will prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

The AMS curriculum is aligned to state and national standards and designed to provide students essential college readiness skills in mathematics, reading, writing and science. The following core curriculum options are available to 6-8 students.

*Course placement may be determined by current skills and proficiency levels.

MATHEMATICS

• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra I
• Honors Geometry
• Honors Algebra II

SCIENCE

• Investigative Science 6th and 7th grade
• Pre-AP Biology

ENGLISH

English Language Arts 6th - 8th

SOCIAL SCIENCE

• World History: Eastern Hemisphere 
• Global Studies: 1500s to present day
• Citizenship and Civics

WORLD LANGUAGES

Recognizing that second language proficiency is increasingly in demand, AMS offers three language options for students.

• Mandarin Chinese
• Spanish
• French

FINE ARTS

Participation in fine arts programs offers students the opportunity to become a part of a group and further develop interests, skills and talents that will assist them later in life. AMS offers students the opportunity to participate in the following fine arts programs.

• Orchestra
• Band
• Choir

Additional Curriculum

In addition to traditional classes, AMS will offer the following exploratory classes by quarter to 6-8 students throughout the year.  Exploratory classes vary from year to year depending on teacher and course availability.  Some examples of exploratory classes are:  Art, Theatre, Speech and Debate, Graphic Design, Leadership Development, Academic Prep, Robotics, and Digital Photography

Reporting an Absence:
As a reminder for parents/guardians, please call the absence line when a student is going to be out of school. The direct number for reporting an absence is 480-224-2103. Leave the following information in your message: student’s first and last name, student I.D. number, date of the absence, reason for the absence, your name and relationship to the student, and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day. You have 24 hours to excuse the absence.

Homework Requests:
Students that have missed three or more days of school can request homework by contacting teachers via email.

Sign Out Policy:
Parent/guardian must sign students out in the Attendance Office and show picture ID in order to pick up student. Anyone other than the parent/guardian picking up student must be listed on the emergency information. Plan ahead and make arrangements when picking up your student. It is helpful if you can have student meet you in the Attendance Office between classes or at lunch. Knowing your student’s schedule is another helpful tool.