FAQs
Terramar School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School’s name, address, and phone number?
Terramar School Phone: 623-445-7600 Fax: 623-445-7680
7000 W Happy Valley Rd Attendance: 623-445-7690 Cafeteria: 623-445-7614
Peoria, AZ 85383 Nurse: 623-445-7610 Transportation: 602-467-5090
https://www.dvusd.org/terramar
What are the grade levels, school colors, and mascot?
Grade levels: PreK-8th grade School Colors: Hunter Green and Khaki Mascot: Titan
What are the office, school, and early release hours?
Office hours are: 7:30am - 4:00pm
School hours are: 8:15am - 3:00pm Kinder & 1st: 2:50pm
Friday Early Release: 1:30pm
Half Day hours K-1st: 8:15am - 11:25am
Half Day hours 2nd-8th: 8:15am - 11:35am
How do I let you know my child will be late or absent? Please contact the attendance line, listed above, to report a late or absent student. The line can be accessed 24/7, however, if you do not call prior to 8:30am, you will receive an automated call regarding your child’s unreported absence. Please say your child’s name, your name and relationship, and indicate if the absence is sick or personal.
Would you like reminder emails for events, early release, or special programs happening at Terramar? Please ensure your email address is up to date with the front office staff. A valid ID is required to update your information. Reminders are also posted on the marquee sign in front of the school and our school website is updated as well.
How do I get homework for my child when they are going to be absent? Please contact the teacher(s) directly via email for any homework requests and pick up information.
How much is lunch and how do I pay for it? Please see our Cafe News Webpage for meal prices. Breakfast is available from 8:00am-8:10am. The cafeteria accepts cash or checks payable to Terramar School. Please list the student’s name and ID on the check. You can also pay with a debit/credit card by accessing the EZSchoolPay.com link from the Terramar webpage or directly at http://www.ezschoolpay.com/
How do I find out about my child’s grades? Please visit the Power School website via the link from our school’s home page or directly at http://ps.dvusd.org/public/home.html . You will need a user name and password for your initial set up which can be obtained from the front office, a valid ID is required to get this information.
Do you offer a before and/or after school program? We offer an AM/PM program. Information is available through our Community Education Department, 623-376-3978. Teri Thorley is the Registration Clerk for the program.
What sports do you offer and can my child play them? Sports are offered to middle school students (Grades 7 & 8) only. A completed sports physical and all paperwork must be on file and approved in Register my Athlete prior to tryouts. Forms can be printed off the school website. Sports offerings are: Fall – Baseball/Softball and Cross Country (Cross Country is open to 5th to 8th Grade); Winter – Boys and Girls Volleyball; Spring – Boys & Girls Basketball, Spirit Line and Track Feeder Program (Track Feeder is open to students in 5th to 8th Grade)
How can I volunteer? You must complete the required district volunteer training and update your registration every school year. This is done online here: https://www.dvusd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteering Volunteering is a scheduled and pre-arranged activity.
What do I do if there will be a change in my child’s transportation? Please communicate changes to the classroom teacher and contact the front office as well. Please note teachers do not always see email changes so a phone call might be necessary. All of the teachers' email addresses are listed on the Terramar website.