About Us
Parents of enrolled pupils and parents who wish to enroll their children in the Chandler Unified School District must fill out this form to visit, tour (outside of regularly scheduled tour times) or observe a classroom. This completed form must be submitted to the school principal/designee no less than two full business days before the desired visit.
HOURS
- School Hours:
- 8:30 AM - School begins
- 3:00 PM - School dismissed
- Office Hours:
- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Early Dismissal time:
- 11:30 AM - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11:10 AM - Last Day of School
Lunch Schedule
| Grade | Lunch |
|---|---|
| 5 | 11 a.m. |
| 4 | 11 a.m. |
| 3 | 11:20 a.m. |
| Pre-K | 11:40 a.m. |
| K | 11:40 a.m. |
| 1 | 12 p.m. |
| 6 | 12:20 p.m. |
| 2 | 12:40 p.m. |
Contact
Phone: (480) 224-2600
Fax: (480) 224-9279
| Principal Christina Sheffield |
(480) 224-2607 |
| Dean of Students & Special Education Contact Stephanie Palomarez |
(480) 224-2606 |
| 504 Coordinator Julie Chitwood |
|
| Registrar Angie O'Toole |
(480) 224-2600 |
| Cafeteria | (480) 224-2604 |
| Health Office | (480) 224-2602 |
| Attendance Line | (480) 224-2603 |
| Media Center | (480) 224-2601 |
| Transportation - CUSD Main Office | (480) 424-8600 |
About Our School...
CTA Freedom is founded on the principle that parents and staff work together as partners to provide an education that encourages students to pursue academic excellence. Our program develops a solid foundation of fundamental and higher level thinking skills through a structured curriculum.
The members of our staff are dedicated to creating a learning environment that is rigorous, challenging, supportive, positive, and assists the development of citizenship skills to the highest of standards. CTA Freedom has outstanding students, supportive parents, and a dedicated staff! Welcome to CTA Freedom.
― Christina Lucas-Sheffield, Principal
CTA Freedom's Mission
School General Information
Absence Information
If your child will be absent due to an illness, personal reasons or because you will be out of town, please call our 24 hour absence line at 480-224-2603. Thank you.
CTA Freedom School Newsletters

CTA Freedom School News will now be sent through Infinite Campus
Traffic Plan for Drop Off and Pick Up
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History of the School's Namesake
Chandler Unified School District Health Services Links
Find all information on the District Health Services page, including:
- Contact CUSD Health Services
- Health Protocol
- Medication Administration Policy
- Health Condition Forms for Parents
- Immunization Policy
- Lice Information
- Mental Health Resources
- Grief Resources
- Heat Index Information
Site Council
Site council at CTA Freedom is a collaboration of parents and Freedom staff that work together to determine goals, safety concerns, and distribution of tax credit funds. Parent representatives are elected by the parents of CTA Freedom and serve a 2 year term. Site Council holds open monthly meetings in the CTA Freedom Media Center.