Welcome to BASIS Tucson Primary, home of the Owls!
Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades K-4. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Our campuses follow a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to propel your student farther than they ever thought possible.
Everyone at the Tucson Primary campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and the desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.
Upcoming Tours
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Tucson Primary School Tour
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am MSTTucson Primary School Tour
April 17 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm MSTTucson Primary School Tour
April 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 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
Michelle Mason
Head of School
Michelle joined BASIS Charter Schools in 2007. She taught Latin and Classics before moving into administration. Michelle has served as Head of School at BASIS Oro Valley and Oro Valley Primary, as well as Associate Vice President at BASIS Ed. She has been the Head of School at BASIS Tucson Primary since 2018 and is proud to serve the exceptional teachers, staff, students, and families.
- MA, Classics, University of Arizona
- BA, Anthropology, University of Arizona
Sherry Perko
Head of Operations
Sherry has worked in education since 2005. Prior to joining BASIS Charter Schools as a teacher in 2016, she worked for the Marana school district for ten years.
- MA, Education Administration, Grand Canyon University
- BA, Education, University of Arizona
Julie Moulton-Roper
Director of Student Affairs
Julie joined BASIS Tucson Primary in the inaugural year 2013, as a grade 1 Humanities teacher. She taught for several years prior to moving into her current administrative role as Director of Student Affairs.
- MA, Teaching, Sacred Heart University
- BA, Speech Communication, University of Denver
Audra Koste
Director of Academic Programs
Audra, an Arizona native, has worked in education for 23 years. She has 13 years if experience teaching in the Sunnyside school district before joining BASIS Tucson Primary in 2014.
- BS, Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
