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Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|PHOENIX, Arizona|Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
PHOENIX, AZ 85033
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Upcoming Events
Oct
1
Thu
Parent-Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.
Oct
1
Thu
Holiday Park-English classHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Oct
2
Fri
Parent-Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.
Oct
5
Mon
No School - Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Review the school calendar for fall break dates.
Oct
15
Thu
Holiday Park-English classHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Oct
16
Fri
YOU: Your Child's First Teacher WorkshopStaff DayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
20%
19th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
7%
8th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
26.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
22 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Near average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
521
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,949
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,093
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,089
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 32%State 53%Local 15%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,455
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,317
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
313 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
222 (17%)
Autism
147 (11%)
Other Health Impairment
72 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
42 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
15 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
510
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Staff DayThu, Oct 1, 2026
Holiday Park-English class
Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements.
HolidayFri, Oct 2, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282). Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ HOLIDAY PARK District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ HOLIDAY PARK District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Holiday Park 1st Coffee Talk-Welcome & Staff IntroductionsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ HOLIDAY PARK District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Palm Lane Coffee Talk: Early LiteracyDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ HOLIDAY PARK District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | FAMILY + MATH @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and registration information. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details. |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for fall break dates. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | YOU: Your Child's First Teacher WorkshopDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Holiday Park 2nd Coffee Talk- Title 1 District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | McTeacher NightDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time and location details. |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Holiday Park 3rd Coffee Talk District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School-Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Holiday Park Coffee Talk-1st grade singingDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | YOU: Your Child's First Teacher Parent Workshop (Tentative)District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Holiday Park Delivering dreams 2nd BusDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Holiday Park 4th Coffee Talk District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - President's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Holiday Park 5th- Coffee Talk District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | YOU: Your Child's First Teacher Parent Workshop (Tentative)District-wide |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Parent-Teacher Conferences-Half DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference times and schedule details. |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Parent-Teacher Conferences-Half DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference times and schedule details. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Holiday Park 6th Coffee Talk District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Mid-Quarter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Holiday Park Last Coffee Talk District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | YOU: Your Child's First Teacher Parent WorkshopDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Holiday Park-English classDistrict-wide Check the notice for field trip details and any requirements. |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Starlight Park Mother's Day BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | KITH N KIN @ Holiday Park District-wide Check the event notice for location details, times, and registration information. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Holiday Park Kindergarten BootcampDistrict-wide Check the program notice for Kindergarten Bootcamp details and registration information. |
Showing 76 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism has a total enrollment of 518 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) in PHOENIX, AZ.
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