Welcome to BASIS Tucson North, home of the Kestrels!
Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades 5–12. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Each of our campuses follows a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to guide your student farther than they ever thought possible.
Everyone at the Tucson North campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and a desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.
U.S. News & World Report: 2022 Best U.S. High School Rankings
- #5 in Charter High Schools
- #15 in STEM High Schools
- #54 in National Rankings
Upcoming Tours
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Tucson North School Tour
April 4 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am MSTTucson North School Tour
April 11 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am MSTTucson North School Tour
April 18 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am MST
Resources
- Parent/Student Handbook
- 2022 - 23 School Calendar
- 2023 - 24 School Calendar
- Curricular Materials
- Safe Return Continuity and Instructional Time Model
- AZ Department of Education Parent Rights Handbook
- COVID Mitigation Plan
- Bully, Harassment, and Discrimination Complaint Form
- Campus Visitor Policy
- BASIS Charter Schools
- Public Meetings
- ASBCS Dashboard
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School Leadership
Monika Mendoza
Head of School
Monika has worked in education since 2002 and has been with BASIS Charter Schools since 2014.
- MEd, Education, Northern Arizona University
- BAE, Education, University of Arizona
Shannon Turnage
Director of Academic Programs
Shannon has 20 years of experience teaching gifted elementary students. She joined BASIS Charter Schools in 2020 as the Curriculum Coordinator and now as the Director of Academic Programs.
- MA, Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University
- BA, Elementary Education, University of Arizona
Adilene Monfred
Director of Middle School Program
Adi joined BASIS Tucson in 2012 as a Spanish teacher for grade 7 before transferring to BASIS Oro Valley. She moved into a Dean role before taking over as Director of Middle School Programs at BASIS Tucson North.
- MA, Educational Leadership & Principalship, Arizona State University
- BA, Psychology and Spanish Literature, University of Arizona
Linda Swango
Director of Student Affairs
Linda has 35 total years in Education, 30 of which were spent in Sunnyside School District in Tucson as a teacher, instructional coach and principal. She has been at BASIS Charter Schools since 2017 and has served as the Director of Student Affairs for grades 8–12.
- MA, Language, Reading and Culture, University of Arizona
- BA, Elementary Education, University of Arizona
- Post Masters, Principal Certificate
- State Certified, Elementary Teacher, Reading Specialist, K–12 Principal
