- Neely Traditional Academy
- Neely Traditional Academy Enrollment
Welcome to Gilbert Public Schools Online Pre-K–12 Enrollment!
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Thank for choosing Gilbert Public Schools, a premier district of educational choice, offering academic excellence Preschool through 12th grade! Please enroll online using the links below, selecting your chosen boundary school, or open enrollment for any of our schools. Our team will then be in contact to finalize your enrollment. Welcome to our GPS Family!
Register using our quick and easy online application in English or Spanish. Open enrollment opportunities are available for students who wish to attend a school within the Gilbert Public School District but don't live within that school's boundaries. Families without computer or internet access can visit a school to request paper forms (or utilize a computer at the school) to begin the enrollment process. Contact your student’s school directly for assistance.
About Neely Traditional Academy
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GPS was an early adopter of Traditional education with Neely Traditional Academy, established in 1999. The traditional model offers students access to rigorous education experience, with high expectations for all students in academic achievement, music and art performance, physical education, and technology, with a focus on character development.
Students in these programs will engage in the traditional instructional model in Reading and Math. The Spalding method teaches comprehensive, spelling, writing and reading with phonics. Math instruction utilizes Math in Focus.
Application Information
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A Neely application form must be submitted online for the possibility of enrollment:
2023-2024 Application
Additionally, new students to the Gilbert Public Schools District will need to complete the district online enrollment process.
All applications are eligible based on the date of application and based on the following priority: siblings of current Neely students, children of a district employee (cap of 20%), residents of Gilbert Public schools, non-residents of the school district.
If the student resides in a school district other than Gilbert Public Schools an Open Enrollment Application must be submitted during the online registration process in addition to the application to Neely Traditional Academy.
Additionally, students currently on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must submit the IEP and an Open Enrollment Application with the online application process to ensure there is the capacity to provide these services.
Busing is available for students within Gilbert Public School District from Central Locations: Pick-up sites are Boulder Creek Elementary, Finley Farms Elementary, Oak Tree neighborhood stop sites, and a locations near Ashland Ranch Elementary and Carol Rae Ranch Elementary.
Thank you for your interest in Neely Traditional Academy!
New Families to GPS - Enroll Here
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Online Enrollment for New Families - In-Boundary and Open Enrollment
If your family is new to Gilbert Public Schools, and you do not currently have any students enrolled at any of our schools, please begin the enrollment process with New Family Registration.
Existing GPS Families - Enroll Here
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Online Enrollment for Existing Families - In-Boundary and Open Enrollment
If you are an existing Gilbert Public School family and would like to enroll a new student or are looking to transfer a student from one school to another please begin enrollment using your existing Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (After logging into your Infinite Campus account, click on Online Registration under the More link on the left menu to get started.)
GPS Enrollment Registration FAQs
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Who do I contact for questions or help during the enrollment process?
Please reach out to your child’s school for assistance at any time during the enrollment process. They will be happy to assist you.
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What is Online Enrollment?
Online Enrollment is a web-based portal for parents and guardians to submit an application to enroll a student new to Gilbert Public Schools. Online Enrollment does not replace the need to go to the building to complete the registration process, but it does allow the form to be submitted electronically, which reduces paperwork and makes the process more efficient.
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What information is required to start the Online Enrollment process?
Your first and last name along with your email address will get you access to the online application.
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What steps are involved with using Online Enrollment?
Online Enrollment applications involve the following steps:
1. Filling out the Online Enrollment application
2. Meeting with a campus representative to finalize enrollment
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What information/documentation is needed to enroll?
In addition to completing the enrollment packet, the following documents are required. You can upload some of these documents, or after a campus representative has contacted you, bring the required documentation to the campus to complete the enrollment process.
- Birth Certificate – Required showing that a student falls within the school district’s minimum and maximum age requirements. Students must be five (5) years old on or before August 31 of the school year for enrollment in kindergarten and six (6) years of age on or before August 31 of the school year for enrollment into first grade. The birth certificate is also used to verify the correct legal name. In compliance with federal, state and district guidelines, all students are enrolled using the legal name on the student’s birth certificate UNLESS there has been a court-ordered name change and a photocopy of the legal name change documents are provided at the time of enrollment.
- Proof of Residency – Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) 15-802(b) requires school districts to obtain and maintain verifiable documentation of Arizona Residency upon enrollment in an Arizona public school. The documentation must be provided each time a student enrolls in a school and reaffirmed annually.
◦ Utility Bill (gas, electric, water)
◦ Purchase or Escrow Agreement
◦ Lease or Rental Agreement
◦ Affidavit of Residency – If you are residing in the home of a relative or friend, you must provide an Affidavit of Residency notarized by the owner/renter. The owner/renter of the home must provide the same proof of residency documentation noted above with the Affidavit.
- Proof of Immunization – All students entering Arizona public schools are required by law to be immunized. Proof of immunization or a signed waiver is required at the time of enrollment and must include the name of the person, birth date, type of vaccine administered and the month, day and year of each immunization (A.R.S. 15-828).
- Legal Guardianship or Custodial Documents – Please provide any legal guardianship and/or custody documents regarding the student.
- Withdrawal Form – Please provide a withdrawal form from the last school the student attended, if applicable.
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Is my child’s information secure?
Yes. Users are required to enter unique Parent Login information in order to log in to the s
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Is my student automatically enrolled after I submit the online application?
No. Campus staff will contact families for a finalization meeting.
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I have more than one student in the District. Do I have to start the process multiple times?
No, you only need to start the process one time. Simply enter in all of your students’ information under the Student Enrollment Information section.
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What is the Gilbert Public Schools District policy on open enrollment?
