5th Grade
at Academy Del Sol
A tuition-free 5th grade experience in Tucson that combines advanced academics, daily Fine Arts integration, and a community built on high expectations — preparing every child for middle school and beyond.
What to Expect in ADS 5th Grade
Fifth grade at Academy Del Sol is a pivotal year for Tucson students. We sharpen the academic skills, creative confidence, and personal responsibility every child needs to thrive in middle school — while Fine Arts integration keeps learning meaningful, engaging, and connected to who they are.
Advanced Reading & Analysis
Students engage with complex texts across genres, identifying themes, analyzing evidence, and building the vocabulary and comprehension skills that define confident, capable readers heading into middle school.
Purposeful Writing & Communication
Fifth graders develop clear, organized, evidence-based writing across subjects. They learn to express ideas with precision and confidence — skills that transfer directly into every area of their academic future.
Complex Mathematical Thinking
Math instruction emphasizes multi-step reasoning, real-world problem solving, and the ability to explain mathematical thinking. Students build the deeper number sense and logic skills that prepare them for pre-algebra and beyond.
What Makes 5th Grade at Academy Del Sol Different
ADS families in Tucson choose us because we do not treat academics and the arts as separate things. Our 5th grade experience is rigorous, creative, and deeply focused on preparing each child for the road ahead — at no cost to families.
Prepared, Confident, and Ready for What’s Next
Fifth grade at Academy Del Sol is about more than completing elementary school. It is about sending Tucson students into middle school with the academic skills, the creative foundation, and the self-confidence to thrive in everything ahead.
Our teachers are deliberate about this. They know the demands of middle school and they prepare students for those demands — while keeping learning engaging, arts-integrated, and connected to each student’s individual growth.
Families who walk through our doors at either our West Tucson or Central Tucson campus see students who take ownership of their learning, ask thoughtful questions, and understand what it means to work hard, grow, and contribute to a community. That is the ADS fifth grade experience.
Start Enrollment Today →A Typical 5th Grade Day at ADS
Every day at Academy Del Sol in Tucson combines rigorous academics with fine arts, movement, and opportunities for students to grow as learners, creators, and leaders.
Morning Welcome
Classroom routines and morning meeting that establish focus, build community, and set purposeful expectations for the day ahead.
Literacy Block
Reading analysis, writing, vocabulary, and small-group instruction that builds analytical thinkers and confident communicators.
Mathematics
Multi-step problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and conceptual understanding — students learn to think deeply and explain their work with clarity.
Recess & Movement
Outdoor breaks that restore focus and energy, support social development, and prepare students for engaged afternoon learning.
Science & Social Studies
Hands-on investigations and history exploration that connect ideas across subjects and build curious, informed thinkers.
Fine Arts
Visual arts, music, theater, or movement — the creative block that makes ADS unique and develops the whole child every single day.
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Students reflect on learning, celebrate daily growth, and teachers share meaningful updates with ADS Tucson families.
Being an ADS Student
Kindness, respect, creativity, and pride in who we are — woven into everything we do, every single day at Academy Del Sol in Tucson.
What ADS Families Are Saying
Don’t take our word for it — hear from the Tucson families whose children are growing, thriving, and discovering their potential at Academy Del Sol.
“My daughter is in 5th grade at ADS and she has genuinely transformed this year. The teachers push her academically and the arts program gives her an outlet that builds her confidence every single day.”
“I could not believe a school this good was free. ADS 5th grade gave my son the academic foundation and the creative confidence he needed heading into middle school. We tell every family we know.”
“The fine arts integration is real — it is not just one class once a week. My son’s music skills, his writing, his ability to present his ideas — all of it improved this year at ADS.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — completely free. Academy Del Sol is a public charter school in Tucson. There is no tuition, no application fee, and no cost to enroll in any grade including 5th grade. Every Tucson family is welcome, regardless of zip code or income.
ADS has two Tucson campuses offering 5th grade. Star Valley Campus is located at 7102 W. Valley Crest Pl., Tucson AZ 85757 in West Tucson — Home of the Firebirds. Roger Road Campus is at 732 W. Roger Rd., Tucson AZ 85705 in Central Tucson — Home of the Roadrunners. Families typically choose the campus closest to home.
At Academy Del Sol, Fine Arts are not electives — they are a core part of every school day. 5th grade students participate in music, visual arts, theater and drama, and movement and dance. These programs are integrated into the academic day to deepen comprehension, build confidence, and develop the whole child.
Enrollment is free and takes about 10 minutes online through PowerSchool. Click the “Enroll Now” button anywhere on this page. You can also call Star Valley at (520) 789-7731 or Roger Road at (520) 325-2800 to schedule a campus tour first.
Both campuses serve K–8 and share the same mission, curriculum, and Fine Arts identity. Star Valley is in West Tucson (85757) and Roger Road is in Central Tucson (85705). The programs are equivalent — families choose based on which campus is closer and more convenient for their family.
Academy Del Sol offers an after-care program for enrolled families. Contact your preferred campus for current availability and details — Star Valley: (520) 789-7731 or Roger Road: (520) 325-2800.
¡Inscripciones Abiertas en 5to Grado!
Academy Del Sol ofrece quinto grado completamente gratis en Tucson. Educación rigurosa, artes integradas cada día, y una comunidad que cree en cada estudiante. ¡No hay costo para inscribirse!
Inscríbete Ahora — Gratis
Ready to Enroll Your 5th Grader in Tucson?
We would love to welcome your family to Academy Del Sol. Choose your Tucson campus below — enrollment is completely free and takes about 10 minutes.
Star Valley Campus
Home of the Firebirds
7102 W. Valley Crest Pl.
West Tucson, Arizona 85757
Roger Road Campus
Home of the Roadrunners
732 W. Roger Rd.
Central Tucson, Arizona 85705
Still Have Questions?
We’d Love to Help.
Come visit us at our West Tucson or Central Tucson campus, learn more about our Fine Arts approach, or speak with our enrollment team. Every ADS family deserves to feel confident and excited about this decision.