How to Apply
2026-2027 Application
As a choice school, McKemy Academy of International Studies is an accredited International Baccalaureate school and requires all students to apply to attend.
Students must also meet the following criteria:
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Most recent standardized and/or state testing showing ‘proficient’ or ‘highly proficient’ in reading and/or math*
*This criteria applies to both in- and out-of-district student applications.
If your child currently attends a school within Tempe Elementary Schools, school administration has access to and will review the documents pertaining to minimum qualification criteria. If your child is not currently attending a school within Tempe Elementary Schools, please send all requested qualification files to nicole.boyd@tempeschools.org.
Transportation Information
As a choice school, transportation to and from McKemy is the parent/guardian responsibility, unless transportation has been approved by Tempe Elementary Schools.
Please complete the transportation request form if you need transportation for the 2026-2027 school year.
Transportation is not guaranteed due to limited space. There are currently stops at Aguilar, Arredondo, Curry, Frank, Fuller, Holdeman, Nevitt, Scales, Shamley, Spracale, Thew, Wood, and Scudder Park (Rover/Fees). For more information, please call (480) 642-1540, ext. 7619.
2026-2027 Application NOW OPEN!
Contact Us
Nicole Boyd
McKemy Academy Office Manager
(480) 459-5048
Email Nicole Boyd
For general questions regarding enrollment, email enrollment@tempeschools.org.