Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy Enrollment Packet

Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy Enrollment Packet

Enroll your student at Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy. Please provide your contact information to begin the process.
WELCOME

Welcome to Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy (TSBHA), a private microschool built on the belief that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, encouraged, and truly known.

TSBHA was founded by Mrs. Tapia, an educator with 17 years of experience serving children and families in Arizona schools. She is a certified teacher and certified school administrator in Arizona with experience supporting students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally while building strong relationships with families and creating positive learning environments.

Education is deeply rooted within the Tapia family. Mr. Tapia has over 16 years of experience in education and is a certified educator with experience teaching elementary and junior high students, including serving as a math teacher. While Mrs. Tapia leads daily instruction and school operations, Mr. Tapia supports planning, student support, and program development.

Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy was created to provide families with a warm, relationship-focused learning environment where children receive individualized attention, structure, encouragement, and meaningful support.

Educational Philosophy
- Small class sizes and individualized instruction
- Strong foundational academics
- Positive relationships and emotional support
- Structure, consistency, and safety
- Hands-on and engaging learning experiences
- Strong family communication and partnership
Before you begin, please have these ready…
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Arizona Residency (Families must be Arizona Residents)
- Immunization Records or Approved Exemption Documentation
- ESA Information (if applicable)
- Tuition Agreement -- Download the PDF here
- General Liability Waiver -- Download the PDF here
When you’re ready, click below to begin the enrollment form.

Student Information
Student Full Name

First NameLast Name
Preferred Nickname/Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Grade Level
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code

Parent Information
Parent Full Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Additional Parent Information
Parent Full Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com

Emergency + Medical
Emergency Contact 1
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship
Emergency Contact 2
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship
*For student safety, students will only be released to individuals listed as a parent, legal guardian, or authorized emergency contact on file. Written authorization from a parent or legal guardian is required before a student may be released to any other person.
Medical Information
Does your student have allergies?
Please list allergies and reactions:
Does your student take medication during school hours?
Medication Name
Dosage
Time Given
Reason for medication and or other information:
Emergency Medical Care Authorization
In the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency, every reasonable effort will be made to contact the parent/gaurdian or emergency contacts listed in the enrollment form.
Emergency Medical Care Signature
Over-the-counter Medication Authorization
I authorize TSBHA to adminster basic over-the-counter medications to my child as needed and appropriate.
Over-the-counter Medication Authorization Signature

Educational History
Educational Information
Previous School Name
City/State of Previous School
Last grade completed:
Special Education/ Intervention History
Please share any previous academic supports, interventions, evaluations, therapy services, accommodations, or educational plans that may help us better support your child’s learning needs.
Does the student currently have an IEP or 504 Plan?
File Upload

If your child currently has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, evaluation report, or other educational documentation, you are welcome to provide a copy for review. ----*Please note that TSBHA is a private microschool and is not a public school district. Submission of an IEP, 504 Plan, or other educational documents does not constitute acceptance, implementation, or assumption of legal responsibility for services, accommodations, goals, placement, or procedural requirements associated with public school special education programs under IDEA or Section 504.
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Educational History Signature

Student Documents
Birth Certificate File Upload

Upload your childs birth certificate here
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Proof of Arizona Residency File Upload

Upload your childs Proof of Arizona Residency (Families must be Arizona Residents)
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Immunization Records or Approved Exemption Documentation File Upload

Upload your childs Immunization Records or Approved Exemption Documentation
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ESA Information File Upload

Upload your childs ESA Information (if applicable)
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General Liability Waiver File Upload

Upload the General Liability Waiver (found on our resources page)
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Full Tuition Agreement File Upload

Upload the Full Tuition Agreement (found on our resources page)
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Policies & Acknowledgements

Please review the following policies and confirm your acknowledgement before submitting enrollment.
Attendance Policy
- Students are expected to attend school regularly and arrive on time.
- Instruction begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
- Families should notify TSBHA if a student will be absent.
- Students should be picked up promptly at dismissal time.
- Excessive absences or tardiness may impact enrollment status.
  
  Additional attendance procedures and expectations can be found in the Parent & Student Handbook and full Attendance Policy.
Transportation and Daily Items Policy
- Parents/guardians are responsible for daily transportation.
- A daily lunch
- A water bottle
- A daily snack
- Any additional items requested by the school
Student Support & Behavior Expectations
TSBHA is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, structured, and nurturing learning environment for all students.

When concerns arise, the school will work collaboratively with families to support student success through communication, structure, guidance, and positive interventions.

In situations involving ongoing significant behavioral concerns or safety concerns, additional meetings, support plans, modified schedules, temporary removal, or reconsideration of enrollment may be necessary.
Parent Partnership Agreement
- Support student attendance and punctuality
- Maintain respectful communication
- Participate in communication regarding student progress
- Provide updated emergency and medical information
- Partner with the school to support student success
ESA Payment Acknowledgement
Families understand ESA funds are distributed quarterly and payment timing is controlled by ESA/ClassWallet processes. Families agree to remain financially responsible for tuition and services regardless of ESA payment timing, approval status, funding delays, withdrawal, or account issues.
Technology & Media Release
Type a question
Technology & Media Release Signature
Scholar and Family Handbook Acknowledgement
Type a question
Scholar and Family Handbook Signature
Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement
Type a question
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Policies & Acknowledgements Signature
Should be Empty:

Tiny School, Big Hearts Academy Enrollment Packet

Student Information

Parent Information

Additional Parent Information

Emergency + Medical

Educational History

Student Documents

Policies & Acknowledgements