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“Excellence Through Performance” Dear Desert Vista Families,

We are fast into our 4th quarter and ready to take the AzMerit writing component this coming Monday and Tuesday. You will find detailed information attached (this is the same information that was emailed to all of our families last week and this afternoon). I highlighted this information with our students on Thursday as well as posting it on all students Canvas announcements. I ask that you partner with us and take some time to review and discuss the following with your son and or daughter this weekend:

AzMerit will be administered for the first time online as opposed to paper and pencil.

AzMerit Writing will take place on Monday and Tuesday-see attached for detailed information.

Bring earbuds as there are listening components to the test. We will have earbuds if student

does not have.

Cell phones will be turned off due to not over maxing the WiFi. They will be placed in back

packs and stored in front of the classroom. No cell phones will be allowed out until testing

period is completely over.

Get a good night sleep and eat a nutritional breakfast.

Importance of AzMerit is as follows:

o Assesses higher order thinking skills, some 21st century skills along with a variety of

other skills that will allow DV to analyze the results and determine where we need to

improve to assist our students with improving these skills that are needed to be globally

competitive in the 21st century.

o Comparison across the state helps DV determine where we are at compared to other

comparable high schools and then determine what we need to do to assist in increasing

student achievement.

o Our students have worked so hard to put DV on the national map as an outstanding

academic school of excellence and we want to carry on this tradition as it attracts like-

minded families and students when searching for schools. Families look at state test

scores along with other data to determine the school of their choice to send their son or

daughter. Great scores will assist in continuing our tradition of academic excellence.

o AzMerit also helps prepare students for the PSAT and the SAT as questions of similar

skills are on these assessments.

I thank you for your continued partnership in making Desert Vista a place where all our welcome and supported to reach their optimal potential. We have many spring events and I look forward to seeing many of you there.

ATTENTION SENIORS: UPCOMING Graduation Information Baccalaureate (with cap and gown) 6:00-7:00 P.M. May 14, Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Senior Graduation Meeting (mandatory) 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 15, Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Awards Ceremony 7:00-8:00 P.M. May 15, Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Confirm all debts are cleared 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 16, DVHS Bookstore Final credit check and transcript order 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 17, Guidance/Parchment.com Graduation Practice (mandatory) 7:45-9:30 A.M. May 18, Assigned Classroom/Stadium Senior Breakfast 9:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. May 18, Cafeteria Graduation Ceremony (arrive 6:15pm) 7:00 P.M. May 18, Assigned Classroom/Stadium

Please see the attached for more information and final testing schedules.

See Attached for Pecos Road Construction Information

QuizBowl Desert Vista’s QuizBowl Team has qualified to compete at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) 2017 High School National Championship Tournament to be held May 26 - 28 in Atlanta. QuizBowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture. DV national qualifiers: Vinayak Parthasarathy, Connor Greig, Brandon Jiang, Hannah Fuchs, Jeremy Chao, Sang Bo Yoon, Jaeyong Kim and Kai Yin are coached by DV math teachers Mr. John Cook and Dr. Francoise Dastous. Congratulations, team!!

Nathan Raju, Junior Please join me in congratulating Nathan for being selected as an apprentice for the 2017 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP). We are so proud!!

DV Dance Company Congratulations to the Desert Vista Elite Dance Company for their First place performance at the Arizona State Cheerleading and Pom Tournament on March 5th. This marks the third year in

a row that DV Dance has won the title of State Champion for Division 1-3 Varsity Jazz Large Group. The Desert Vista Varsity Dance Line also had an outstanding performance winning 2nd place in the Division 1-3 Varsity Hip Hop Large Group category. Desert Vista Dancer Nicole Kaiden, Senior, was named State Champion for Division 1-3 Soloists and Olivia Gregg, Junior, won 2nd place. Nicely done, everyone!!

DV Cheer, AZ State Tournament Congratulations to the DV Cheer Line at the AZ State Cheer & Pom Tournament! The JV Team placed 3rd and the Varsity Team placed 6th! "CHEERS" to the 2016-2017 lines! Great job, DV Cheer!!

Speech & Debate For the 13th time in 14 years the Desert Vista Speech and Debate Team won the AIA 6A Speech and Debate State Championship! The Thunder dominated the competition throughout the weekend, defeating the second place Brophy Broncos 354 points to 144 points. DV held a comfortable lead throughout the weekend and won an astounding 10 individual state championships. Team captains Alex Wakefield, Lucas Selby, Lauren Barney and Elise Lange provided key leadership and kept the Thunder focused and poised throughout the tournament. The Thunder was lead in scoring by Senior Erica Lane and Sophomore Margaret Braun. Desert Vista was bolstered by an incredible showing by its freshman class. For the second year in a row the Thunder had 9 freshman appear in state final rounds. Desert Vista will now turn its attention to attempting to qualify to represent Arizona at the National Speech and Debate Association National Championship Tournament. Great job, everyone!!

Full Results Team Sweepstakes State Champions: Desert Vista - 354 points 2nd Place: Brophy - 144 points 3rd Place: McClintock - 137 points 4th Place: Hamilton - 77 points 5tt Place: Mesquite - 51 points Congress House 1: Alex Wakefield - 3rd Margaret Braun 2nd Ethan Fiber State Champion Congress House 2: Erica Lane 5th Elyssa Gosswick 3rd Monica Essig Aberg State Champion Public Forum: Alex Wakefield - Ethan Fiber - Quarterfinalist (Top 8) Johanna Crowl - Aashney Shah - 3rd Tomas Bencomo - Kyle DeLashmutt - 3rd Lincoln Douglas: Lauren Barney State Champion Policy: Isaac Quah - Animesh Gupta - 3rd Extemp: Sana Gill- Semifinalist Emma Horn- Semifinalist Margaret Braun- Semifinalist Aashney Shah - 6th Monica Essig Aberg - 5th Erica Lane -State Champion

Humorous Interpretation: Kaitlyn Laibe- Semifinalist Daanish Dundi- Semifinalist Daniel Nelson - 4th Hanna Dawson - 2nd Alex Parra - State Champion Oratory: Sarah Jalaghi- Semifinalist Kathleen Maro- Semifinalist Anika Porwal 5th Hanna Dawson 2nd Impromptu: Claire Van Doren- Semifinalist Erica Lane - 5th Alex Wakefield - 4th Margaret Braun - State Champion Expos: Sarah Jalaghi- Semifinalist Aditi Chaudhari- Semifinalist Lucas Garnand- Semifinalist Lindsey Brannen- Semifinalist Madeline Fiber - 5th Hanven Yang - 3rd Poetry: Joe Deignan - 3rd Sana Sabuwala - 2nd Lucas Selby - 1st Prose: James Rooney - 5th Ashley Tse 4th Regina Guisto - 3rd Samantha Davis - State Champion Dramatic Interpretation: Morgann Kelly- 6th Taylor Gilliam - 5th Maritza Kozicki - 4th Elise Lange - 2nd Duo Interpretation: Lindsey Brannen and Ashley Tse - 5th Elise Lange and Bronwyn Doebbeling - 3rd Lucas Selby and Raquel Willert - 2nd Duet: Sabrina Tu and Aditi Chaudhari - 6th Sushil Sudhakar and Samantha Davis - 5th Regina Guisto and Raquel Willert - 4th Daanish Daudi and Llana Cruywagen - 3rd Joe Deignan and Zach Hills - State Champion Oratory: Anika Porwal - 5th Hanna Dawson- 2nd POI: Meiven Yang - 5th Kaitlyn Laibe - 4th

Bronwyn Doebbeling - 3rd Taylor Gilliam - State Champion Softball Congratulations to the Varsity Softball Team as they opened the Desert Mountain tournament with two victories. The ladies defeated Campo Verde 14-0 in five innings behind a 2 hitter from Jackie Traughber. In the second game, the Lady Thunder defeated Shadow Ridge 6-5. Kiara Kennedy and Rion Simms hit homeruns leading the way. Way to go, ladies!!

Track & Field

Congratulations to Jenna Figueroa! The Ladies' Triple Jump record is on the move again. The season has only

just begun and we haven't seen the last of these records fall. Stay tuned!

Our rookies were finally able to put up their first marks setting a standard to grow from. Junior varsity came

back strong with a slew of new personal records. Great job to the varsity team, with the boys once again

taking 1st place and our girls taking another very respectable 2nd place against the fierce Chandler Wolves.

Full results are linked in our schedule, or can be accessed here (wed) and here (fri).

1st place individual finishers include:

Ryan Bender 200, Haley Wolf 1600, Elijah Mason SP & DT, Sevanna Hanson PV

Congratulations to everyone who set a new PR (Personal Record). It's a reflection of your hard work and

dedication.

Pinnacle Dual PRs

Tyler Bailey Discuss 127’2

Justin Carter 200M 25.64

Jackson Crumm 100M 14.84 & 200M 28.64

Jason Cullen 200M 26.74

Kolbe Dumas Shot Put 38’7

Kevin Fairchild Shot Put 38’4

Tomas Halvorsen 3200M 12:15

Morgan Higginbotham 100M 14.24 & 200M 29.84

Thomas Hunt Pole Vault 10’

Youssef Koudssi Discus 129’6

Josh Koury 3200M 11:14

Sean Longley Shot Put 31’11

Milan Patel 3200M 11:19

Marshall Smith 3200M 11:14

Alexander Soto Shot Put 38’10.75

Alexander Turner Shot Put 43’8

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Brandon Vongsachang 200M 29.34

Jack Willems 800M 2:15

Destiny Anzaldua 100M 14.74

Kate Barney High Jump 4’4

Taylor Curtin 100M Hurdles 17.74 & Triple Jump 30’2.5

Ainsley Durning Shot Put 18’2.25

Amy Fan 200M 29.84

Shea Gilman Pole Vault 9’

Megan Griffith Pole Vault 10’6

Mikenzie Hammel 3200M 17:11

Jessie Hedeby Pole Vault 10’6

Brianah Herman Pole Vault 8’

Ana Hernandez 100M 15.04 & 200M 29.94

Emma Janas 3200M 13:46

Amiya Kaminski Triple Jump 33’5

Emma Mccutchen 300M 49.24

Sydni Nedza 400M 63.14

Selena Nichols Shot Put 27’9.5

Ashtyn Shrader 100M 15.74 & 200M 32.74

Aztec Invite PRs

Ryan Bender 100M 10.87, 200M 21.76

Jason Cullen Triple Jump 32' 5.25

Gabe Deutsch 400M 50.51

Reece Donihi 1600M 04:33.1

Tyson Grubbs 200M 23.05

Solomon Hanson 800M 02:03.7

Myles High Triple Jump 38' 10.5

Youssef Koudssi Discus 136'7.00

Michael Lafer 400M 54.39

Aksel Laudon 3200M 09:38.3

Cole Laulis Shot Put 46'1.00

Elijah Mason Shot Put 61' 10.5

Talib Mudiwa 200M 22.69

Don Angelo Pisasecki 1600M 04:27.9

Conall Saxena 300M Hurdles 40.81

Clark Scalia 800M 02:05.0

Bryce Schmisseur 3200M 09:53.2

Deshon Toney Discus 160'2.00

Austin Werbelow Long Jump 19'3.5

Ethan Wright 300M Hurdles 39.32, High Jump 6'0

Jordan Ferguson Discus 109'8.00

Jenna Figueroa Triple Jump 37'7.5 (NEW DV RECORD)

Kelly Harris 800M 02:20.1

Amiya Kaminski 300M Hurdles 49.86

Jillian Lombardi Long Jump 17' 10.25

Reba Reeves Triple Jump 36' 2.75

Tori Roberts 100M 13.33, Long Jump 17'3.75

Aria Taylor High Jump 4'8

Haley Wolf 1600M 05:00.6

Alumni, Dani Jones Dani became the first Colorado University athlete to win two NCAA indoor titles in the same year. Dani was a member of the Distance Medley Relay team and the individual 3K race. It is an amazing accomplishment and we are so proud of Dani. We wish her the best in the future!

Key Club Blood Drive The Blood Drive, hosted by Key Club and United Blood Services, will be held on April12th from 1st period to 3rd period. Students 16 and older are allowed to donate. Those who are 16 or 17 must fill out a minor donor form which can be picked up in their English class or in the cafeteria during both lunches. They must return the minor donor form before April 7th during lunch or

they will be ineligible to donate. Parents are also able to donate! They can park in the back parking lot and will be prioritized upon their arrival. If a student does not have a minor donor form, they can print out the first two pages of this link and bring them to us in the cafeteria. http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/pdf/bs319.pdf

Junior Civics Test The Arizona legislature has required that all students pass a Civics Exam effective with the class of 2017 as an added graduation requirement. According to the Arizona Department of Education website: “This bill will require students, beginning with the graduating class of 2017, to pass a civics test based on the United States Immigration and Naturalization civics questions. Students will be required to score 60% or higher in order to graduate from high school or obtain a high school equivalency certificate. As a courtesy, the Arizona Department of Education, with help from the Maricopa County Education Service Agency and Arizona educators, developed a mostly multiple choice version of the required test.” Junior students at Desert Vista will begin taking the Civics Exam this semester in their American History class. The first testing date will be on March 20th, 2017. All American History classes have been scheduled to test during class time on March 20th, 21st, 23rd, or 24th. All current junior students will need to test for a passing score. Students interested in study materials may visit the following websites below or their Canvas page were review materials have been posted. If you have any questions, please contact the guidance counselor of your student. Website Links: https://www.azed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/civics-test-administration-manual_final.pdf https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/see-all-section-items-title/Civics%20Questions%20and%20Answers%20for%20the%20Naturalization%20Test/55254?destination=node/41140

Summer Education Academy Here's a link to our Summer Education Academy page: TUHSD Summer Education Academy

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https://www.azed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/civics-test-administration-manual_final.pdf

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ACT Seminar: April 1st 9:00am – 3:00pm Please see the attached flyer for more information.

2017-18 Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Courses Desert Vista courses that may offer dual enrollment credit for the 2017-18 school year are noted with a ∆ symbol on the course request forms students used to register for next year’s courses. Course request forms are available at the following link. Students interested in dual enrollment credit will register at the beginning of the school year, however, two courses require placement testing:

Advanced Composition-English 101/102 To register and receive English 101 and 102 credit for Advanced Composition, students must score at least a 5 on the WritePlacer placement test. WritePlacer testing will be offered at DV after school in the Library on the following dates: Wednesday March 29, Wednesday April 5, and Wednesday April 26, 2017. Students who registered for Advanced Composition for the 2017-18 school year, can register for WritePlacer testing through Sign-Up Genius on the Counseling Calendar starting March 15, 2017, or take the WritePlacer at Rio Salado any time prior to the start of school next fall.

0392Honors Finite Math/Honors Brief Calculus-MAT217 and MAT212 All students currently enrolled in Honors Algebra 3-4 will need to take the College Math Accuplacer test and score at least a 60 to enroll in MAT217 and MAT212 for Rio Salado credit in the fall. This test will be offered at the Desert Vista Library on Monday May 22, 2017. Students will sign up for a testing time slot with their current math teacher. Students who are unable to test on May 22, can test at Rio Salado any time prior to the start of school next fall.

2017-18 Tuition Assistance for Rio Salado Apply now for tuition assistance for next year’s dual enrollment classes. More information is available at this link.

http://www.tempeunion.org/domain/516


http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/dual/placementTesting/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/dual/placementTesting/Pages/default.aspx

NEW BOOKSTORE HOURS!! 7:45am – Bookstore Opens 1:30pm – Bookstore Closes for Lunch 2:00pm – Bookstore Reopens 3:30pm – Bookstore Closes Bookstore Information:

The bookstore cannot accept payments over the phone.

If you have questions about Summer Education Academy or Summer Academies, please see the DV website for more information for the most current and detailed information.

AP Information Please see the attached form for more information.

What’s New with the 202? Please click here for information.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2017 History Teacher of the Year Do you know an outstanding social studies teacher serving grades K-12 who deserves recognition for their commitment to teaching American history (including state and local history) and their use of creativity and imagination in the classroom? If so, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would like to invite you to submit a nomination for the History Teacher of the Year Award, which is designed to recognize outstanding American history teachers across the country.

NOMINATE A TEACHER TODAY State winners receive a $1,000 prize and an archive of classroom resources, and the National Winner receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City. K-12 social studies teachers can be nominated at any point during the year, but elementary school teachers (K-6) will be considered for the 2017 award. The deadline for 2017 nominations is Friday, March 31, 2017. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted as part of this process.

For more information on award eligibility, please visit the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History website or contact ADE's program coordinator, Alexis Susdorf, at (602) 542-3309 or [email protected].

Family Resources

Please click here for information on local counseling services and suicide prevention.

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Tax Credit Donations: Get every penny back when you support Desert Vista programs! If you could reduce what you owe on your taxes or increase your refund, while helping students, wouldn’t you do it? When making your donations this holiday season, we ask you to please consider the Arizona School Tax Credit Program. It allows Arizona taxpayers to donate up to $400* to the public school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs and receive every penny back in the form of a tax credit! Active students earn better grades, stay in school. They make friends, discover new talents and develop life skills by taking part in after-school clubs and activities, arts and athletics programs. But many of those programs are not fully funded by school districts. They depend on fees from students, booster clubs and fundraising to operate to pay for items such as student activity fees, costumes, equipment, insurance, competition, camp and travel fees. You can make a real difference in students’ lives simply by choosing which public school programs you’d like to support and for your generosity, the state will give you your money back. It’s a win-win! Click here to donate: www.tempeunion.org/TUHSDWaystoDonate We thank you for your support of activities and programs that engage students and enhance their educational experiences.

*The credit is limited to $200 per individual tax return and $400 if the credit is claimed on a tax return of a married couple.

http://www.tempeunion.org/TUHSDWaystoDonate

College Workshops Keep an eye on the counseling calendar for upcoming college workshops. They will be offered in the counseling office before and after school and will include the following topics:

Choosing a College

Scholarship Search

NCAA

Parchment

PSAT Interpretation (February)

School ID’s for School Bus Riders

It is required that your child show their ID when riding the bus so please make sure your child has his or her ID every day. We ask that your child be cooperate and assist the driver so that the process can go as smoothly as possible for all involved.

http://www.tempeunion.org/DV-Counseling-Calendar

ATTENTION!!! Frye Road - East of 32nd Street: Student Drop Off and Pick Up Students may be dropped off and picked up in the student parking lot off of Frye Road. We ask that you please do not park or stop on Frye Rd east of 32nd Street as the area is posted “No Parking”. We have received complaints of cars illegally stopping on both sides of Frye Road creating a danger for motorists and pedestrians. The Phoenix Police Department has notified us that they will be taking enforcement action on cars illegally stopped or parked in this area. We thank you in advance for helping to keep our community safe.

Off Campus Parking: Please Inform Your Child We thank you in advance for assisting us in continuing to be respectful of our DVHS neighbors, their property and public access to the park. Please continue to follow all traffic laws, driving responsibly and not leaving any trash behind and for helping to keep our community clean and safe.

Canvas and College Career Readiness

Looking for resources to help your student prepare for life after high school? The Guidance Department has incorporated lessons on Canvas to help your student begin the process of college and career planning.

1. Log onto your student’s Canvas account using their user name and password

2. Scroll onto Courses

3. A drop down menus appears with a list of your students courses, select the course

entitled DV (your student’s year of graduation) Guidance

4. Click on the icon of interest on the home page.

5. This will link you directly to the module of your choice so you and your student can

follow the lesson and have access to pertinent information.

6. The Counseling department uploads all presentations and upcoming information in this

Canvas course. It is strongly recommended that you or your student visit this course on

a regular basis to keep up to date with all the information we provide throughout the

year.

Take a few moments to log on and discuss with your child their high school and post-secondary plans.

Barnes & Noble: My Favorite Teacher Contest Please click here for more information and entry details.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/my-favorite-teacher

Nominate your FAVORITE teacher for the Silver Apple Award. Click here for the nomination

form.

Skateboards and Bicycle Racks We have skateboard and bicycle racks for students to secure their bike or skateboard. We ask that you have your child utilize this area and not lock their bike to fences and/or carry their skateboard around during school hours. We are not able to allow this for safety reasons. Please assist us by providing your child with a lock. We appreciate your assistance as we support their mode of transportation, but must adhere to the lock up and safety procedure.

Yearbook Photos – Replay It A great way to share photos with the yearbook staff is through Replay It. We'd love for you to give it try. Download the app or go to http://www.replayit.com/r/register/

Desert Vista Cafeteria Information We are excited to share the following in regards to our cafeteria service to our families. 1. There is a new point of sale system for Food Service. It is much more user friendly and very innovative. Even if we should lose network connection, we can continue to serve. 2. Families can go online and complete a free/reduced application which will be submitted directly into our system import. 3. We have a new online payment site that will allow parents to set up an account and manage their student/s accounts. It will show current balances, transaction viewing and payments can be made into accounts for less of a service charge. 4. All the nutrition data for our menu items are on our website. Click here for the link to Food & Nutrition on the district website.

http://www.azfamily.com/category/297405/silver-apple

http://www.replayit.com/r/register/

http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=0208131455429577

GO THUNDER!! Respectfully, Christine Barela, Ed.D. Principal

DVHS Mission: Desert Vista inspires a community of learning by demonstrating excellence in academics, arts and extra-curricular activities. DVHS Vision: We strive for excellence by engaging our community, promoting accountability, fostering responsibility, and encouraging life-long learning.

AZMerit Testing 2017 Dear Desert Vista Families,

AZMerit Writing Testing – March 27th and 28th

AZMerit Testing for Writing will be on Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th. Students

will only be required to test on one of the days, and all students are expected to report to class

at 11:40am on both days. Students will test depending on when and who they have for 9th, 10th,

or 11th grade English. A list of their English teacher and hour is included below for you to

reference to see when your student will test.

If Tommy Thunder tests for Writing on March 27th, he will report to his assigned testing room

on the 27th by 8:20am. He will go to lunch after testing, and then he will report to class 1st – 3rd

hour along with everyone else. Tommy does not have to test on March 28th, since he already

tested on the 27th for Writing. He is required to come to school on March 28th beginning at

10:50am, if he would like to eat lunch, and would report to his 4/5th hour at 11:40am.

AIMS Science and AZMerit Reading Testing – April 6th and 7th

On April 6th, there will be some students who report to Desert Vista at 8:20am to take the AIMS

Science test. Every 10th grader and every student who is currently in Biology (regular and

honors) will take the AIMS Science test on April 6th from 8:20am – 10:50am.

There are also students who will be taking AZMerit Reading on April 6th while other students

are taking AIMS Science.

Students who take AIMS Science on April 6th will also need to report to school on April 7th to

take the AZMerit Reading Test at 8:20am.

AZMerit Math Testing – April 17th and 18th

Students will be testing for Algebra 1‐2, Geometry (regular and honors), and Algebra 3‐4

(regular and honors) on April 17th and 18th. Student assignments are not out yet, and students

will only be required to test on one of the days, and all students are expected to report to class

at 11:40am on both days.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not taking a 9th‐ 11th grade English class. Do I need to take the Writing or Reading test?

No. Only students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade classes will need to report to school to test for Writing and

Reading AZMerit. EVERYONE is expected to report to class at 11:40am.

I am a sophomore in Biology when do I take AZMerit Reading?

All sophomores will test for AIMS Science on April 6th and also test for AZMerit Reading on April 7th.

How does lunch work, and what if I am taking a 0 hour?

Lunch will only be 40 minutes long. If students take a zero hour, they are welcome to bring a sacked

lunch and eat during their 0 hour class.

What is the bus schedule for testing days?

Buses will run as usual. If you ride the bus and do not need to be at school until lunch begins, there will

be a place in the gymnasium for students to be until the school day begins. Students may not wander

campus while testing is happening.

I heard that cellphones are not allowed during testing, but can I use my cellphone after the test is

over?

Students will not be able to access their phone and will be asked to power it off. Students will not be

allowed to use their phone’s wifi even if they finish testing early. No one may use the wifi until the

testing session is completely over for all students on campus.

I am a senior, do I need to do any of these tests?

Only students who are in 9th – 11th grade English classes and/or in Algebra 1‐2, Geometry, or Algebra 3‐4

will need to test for AZMerit Writing, Reading and/or Math. If students are not enrolled in these classes,

they do not need to test.

AZMerit Writing and Reading Test Dates Organized by

Students' English Teacher

Below is a list of 9th through 11th grade English classes organized by Teacher’s Last Name and

Hour. Please find your student’s current English teacher and when they attend their class to

see where they are to report and what days they are testing. Student and Parent Vue has your

student’s current class schedule to find that information.

Period Staff Name Room Name

Writing Test Date

Reading Test Date

Sophomore English 1 Banach, Brian C208 28‐Mar 7‐Apr




Sophomore English 1 Barrow, Janae C172 28‐Mar 7‐Apr



Freshman English 4 Barrow, Janae A102 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 7 Barrow, Janae A102 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 1 Belec, Eric A. E112 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 2 Belec, Eric A. H105 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 6 Belec, Eric A. H108 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 7 Belec, Eric A. Library Main

27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Junior English 1 Bravo, Jennifer

C107 27‐Mar 6‐Apr




B203A 27‐Mar 6‐Apr





Junior English 1 Bryant, Megan A164 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 2 Bryant, Megan C129 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Freshman English 4 Bryant, Megan A102 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Junior English 6 Bryant, Megan C138 27‐Mar 6‐Apr

Freshman English 7 Bryant, Megan A102 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Honors Freshman English

1 Calo, Lois S. C181 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


3 Calo, Lois S. Library Main

28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Freshman English 4 Calo, Lois S. Library Main

27‐Mar 6‐Apr


6 Calo, Lois S. C113 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


7 Calo, Lois S. Library Main

28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Junior English 1 Crohn, Melissa C162 27‐Mar 6‐Apr



Sophomore English 6 Crohn, Melissa C221 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Sophomore English 7 Crohn, Melissa C223 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Sophomore English 1 Dixon, Frances A.






Junior English 6 Dixon, Frances A.


Junior English 7 Dixon, Frances A.



2 Endman, Stacy L.

Library PD 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


3 Endman, Stacy L.

Library PD 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Junior English 4 Endman, Stacy L.






ELD ‐ Grammar ‐ Intermediate

1 Lacey, Katrina A138 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

ELD ‐ Grammar ‐ Basic


ELD ‐ Grammar ‐ Intermediate


Freshman English 3 Lacey, Katrina Library PD 27‐Mar 6‐Apr



BASIC FRESHMAN ENGLISH

2 McDonald, Chanda L.

C155/C159 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Junior English 2 Mentzer, Ashley


Junior English 3 Mentzer, Ashley


Sophomore English 4 Mentzer, Ashley






Freshman English 1 Miller, Jenefer A.

A156 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Freshman English 2 Miller, Jenefer A.


Sophomore English 4 Miller, Jenefer A.






Honors Junior English

1 Montoya, Katrina M.













Library Main

28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Freshman English 2 Reynolds, Benjamin

B203A 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Freshman English 3 Reynolds, Benjamin


Sophomore English 1 Richmond, Sheri L.



E112 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


H105 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


H108 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

AP English: Language And Composition

7 Richmond, Sheri L.

Library Main

27‐Mar 6‐Apr

BASIC SOPHOMORE ENGLISH

6 Rodriguez, Anna V.

C155/C159 28‐Mar 7‐Apr

Junior English 1 Seeck, Katherine R.






Freshman English 1 Stanchik, Brittany










Honors Sophomore English

1 Summers, Jennifer C.


BASIC JUNIOR ENGLISH

4 Welch, Anita C155/C159 28‐Mar 7‐Apr


4 Wiesinger, Laurie



6 Wiesinger, Laurie



7 Wiesinger, Laurie


AzMerit Writing Day #1

Test Schedule Mon. March 27th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-10:50 (2.5 hours) Lunch/0 hour 10:50-11:35 (45 minutes) Period 1 11:40-12:48 (68 minutes) Period 2 12:53-2:01 (68 minutes) Period 3 2:06-3:14 (68 minutes)

Please note---All students in regular, Honors or AP Freshman, Sophomore or Junior English must test. Seniors not enrolled in any of these classes will not be tested at this time.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:40am (0 hour

students will report at 10:50am) on AZMerit Writing day #1.

There will be no special bus service provided on testing days. If students are unable to obtain alternative transportation, activities will be provided in the large gym promptly at 8:20 AM each testing day.

AzMerit Writing Day #2

Test Schedule Tues. March 28th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-10:50 (2.5 Hours) Lunch/0 hour 10:50-11:35 (45 minutes) Period 4/5 11:40-12:48 (68 minutes) Period 6 12:53-2:01 (68 minutes) Period 7 2:06-3:14 (68 minutes)

Please note--- All students in regular, Honors or AP Freshman, Sophomore or Junior English must test. Seniors not enrolled in any of these classes will not be tested at this time.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:40am (0 hour students will report at 10:50am) on AZMerit Writing day #2.


AzMerit Reading and Science AIMS Day #1

Test Schedule Thurs. April 6th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-10:50 (2.5 hours) Lunch/0 hour 10:50-11:35 (45 minutes) Period 1 11:40-12:48 (68 minutes) Period 2 12:53-2:01 (68 minutes) Period 3 2:06-3:14 (68 minutes)

Please note---All students in regular, Honors or AP Freshman, Sophomore or Junior English must test. All freshmen and sophomores currently enrolled in Biology 1-2, Honors Biology 1-2 or Living World must test. Seniors not enrolled in any of these classes will not be tested at this time.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:40am (0 hour

students will report at 10:50am) on AZMerit Science/Reading day #1.

There will be no special bus service provided on testing days. If

students are unable to obtain alternative transportation, activities will be provided in the large gym promptly at 8:20 AM each testing day.

AzMerit Reading Day #2

Test Schedule Fri. April 7th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-10:50 (2.5 Hours) Lunch/0 hour 10:50-11:35 (45 minutes) Period 4/5 11:40-12:48 (68 minutes) Period 6 12:53-2:01 (68 minutes) Period 7 2:06-3:14 (68 minutes)

Please note--- All students in regular, Honors or AP Freshman, Sophomore or Junior English must test. Seniors not enrolled in any of these classes will not be tested at this time.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:40am (0 hour students will report at 10:50am) on AZMerit Reading day #2.


AzMerit Math Day #1

Test Schedule Mon. April 17th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-11:20 (3 hours) Lunch/0 hour 11:20-12:05 (45 minutes) Period 1 12:10-1:08 (58 minutes) Period 2 1:13-2:11 (58 minutes) Period 3 2:16-3:14 (58 minutes)

Please note--- All students in Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 3-4 or Honors Algebra 3-4 will be tested.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 12:10pm (0 hour

students will report at 11:20am) on AZMerit Math day #1.


AzMerit Math Day #2

Test Schedule Tues. April 18th, 2017

Testing Period 8:20-11:20 (3 Hours) Lunch/0 hour 11:20-12:05 (45 minutes) Period 4/5 12:10-1:08 (58 minutes) Period 6 1:13-2:11 (58 minutes) Period 7 2:16-3:14 (58 minutes)

Please note--- All students in Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 3-4 or Honors Algebra 3-4 will be tested.

Non-testing students do not need to report until 12:10pm (0 hour students will report at 11:20am) on AZMerit Math day #2.


UPDATE: 40th Street Bridge Construction Night Dirt Haul will begin week of April 3

The next step in constructing the 40th Street bridge is to build a dirt embankment. To avoid significant traffic back-ups on Pecos Road and 40th Street and impacts to the park-and-ride access, the dirt will be trucked to the site at night.

WHAT TO EXPECT MAP

• Beginning week of April 3 and continuing for approximately 10-12 weeks

• Work hours: Sunday through Thursday nights - 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Trucks will travel westbound on Pecos Road and turn north on 40th Street

• Trucks dumping dirt on site

• Grading and compaction equipment on site to move dirt after dumped

• For safety, back-up alarms and jobsite lighting will be in use

• Water trucks to control dust

Hotline: 1-855-SMF-L202 Hotline: 1-855-SMF-L202 (1-855-763-5202) Email: [email protected]

Website: www.SouthMountainFreeway.com En español: 623-239-4558

Our goal is to keep the public informed about planned project restrictions and closures, but it’s possible unscheduled impacts might occur because of weather or other factors.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Persons who require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact the South Mountain Freeway project team at 1-855-763-5202 or [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the project team has an opportunity to address the accommodation. Si usted necesita la asistencia de un traductor o intérprete en español para la reunión, por favor comuníquese al 623.239.4558. Distribution Date: Month XX, 201X

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding. We realize construction may be disruptive to you and your family. When possible, we try to minimize those impacts and strive to complete the freeway safely and quickly. – South Mountain Freeway Project Team

Noticias de la construcción del puente de la Calle 40 Acarreo de tierra de noche comenzará abril 3

El próximo paso en la construcción del puente de la Calle 40 es la construcción de un terraplén. Para evitar mayor congestión de tráfico sobre Pecos Road y la Calle 40, y de afectar el acceso al estacionamiento Park-and-Ride, se transportará la tierra por camión al sitio por la noche.

LO QUE SE PUEDE ESPERAR MAPA

• A partir del lunes, 3 de abril, con duración de apróx. 10 a 12 semanas.

• Horas de obras: noches del domingo al jueves, de 9 p.m. a 5 a.m.

• Camiones irán por Pecos Road con dirección oeste y darán vuelta al norte sobre la Calle 40.

• Camiones volcarán la tierra en el sitio. • Equipo para nivelar y compactar la tierra

después de ser volcada en el sitio. • Para seguridad, habrá alumbrado y

alarmas de retroceso. o Camiones de agua para control del

polvo.

Agradecemos su continua paciencia y comprensión. Reconocemos que las obras pueden ser perturbadoras para ustedes y sus familias. Procuramos reducir los efectos cuanto sea posible y nos esforzamos por completar la carretera lo más pronto y con la mayor seguridad posible.

Línea directa: 1-855-SMF-L202 Línea directa: 1-855-SMF-L202 (1-855-763-5202) Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Sitio web: www.SouthMountainFreeway.com En español: 623-239-4558

Nuestra meta es mantener al público al tanto de cierres y restricciones que se planean debido al proyecto, mas es posible que se produzcan efectos debido a las condiciones del tiempo u otros factores.

De acuerdo con el título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés), el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT por sus siglas en inglés) no discrimina por raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, género o discapacidad. Personas que requieren asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o por discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con el Equipo del Proyecto de la Carretera South Mountain al 623-239-4558 o por correo electrónico al [email protected]. Las solicitudes deben hacerse lo más pronto posible para asegurar que el equipo encargado del proyecto tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios. Fecha de distribución: XX de mes, 20XX

Pecos Road Restrictions and Closures Next Two Weekends 40th Street to 24th Street

Interim Pecos Road Opens April 3, 2017 - As announced in January, local traffic on Pecos Road will be shifted to an interim roadway during South Mountain Freeway construction. The first segment between 40th and 24th streets will open on April 3. The second segment between Desert Foothills Parkway and 17th Avenue, if necessary, will be constructed after SRP completes their utility relocation.

To create the interim roadway, the eastbound lanes of the existing Pecos Road will be widened and restriped to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction. There will be no shoulders, the speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph and there will no longer be left turns permitted at 32nd Street. There will be ongoing daytime and nighttime lane restrictions for both eastbound and westbound lanes. Since Pecos Road is now an ADOT controlled right-of-way, Arizona Highway Patrol officers will be patrolling.

The graphic represents the completed interim Pecos Road between 40th and 24th streets.

LANE CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS Friday, March 24, 9 P.M. to Monday, March 27, 5 A.M.

• Pecos Road eastbound will be closed between 24th and 40th streets

• Interstate 10 eastbound and westbound on-ramps from Pecos Road will be closed

• Pecos Road westbound restricted to one lane between 40th and 24th streets

• Loop 202 Santan westbound lane restrictions at Pecos Road

• Pecos Storage access on 32nd Street will be maintained

Friday, March 31, 9 P.M. to Monday, April 3, 5 A.M.

• Pecos Road eastbound will be closed between 24th and 40th streets

• Interstate 10 eastbound and westbound on-ramps from Pecos Road will be closed

• Pecos Road westbound restricted to one lane between 40th and 24th streets

• Loop 202 Santan westbound lane restrictions and I-10 off ramp will be closed at Pecos Road

• Pecos Storage access on 32nd Street will be maintained

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding. We realize construction may be disruptive to you and your family. When possible, we will try to minimize those impacts and strive to complete the freeway safely and quickly. – South Mountain Freeway Project Team

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Hotline: 1-855-SMF-L202 (1-855-763-5202) Email: [email protected]

Website: www.SouthMountainFreeway.com En español: 623-239-4558

Our goal is to keep the public informed about planned project restrictions and closures, but it’s possible unscheduled impacts might occur because of weather or other factors.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Persons who require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact the South Mountain Freeway project team at 1-855-763-5202 or [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the project team has an opportunity to address the accommodation. Si usted necesita la asistencia de un traductor o intérprete en español para la reunión, por favor comuníquese al 623.239.4558. Distribution Date: March 24 , 2017

http://www.southmountainfreeway.com/FollowUs

Restricciones y cierres de Pecos Road las próximos dos fines de semana Calle 40 a la Calle 24

Se abre Pecos Road provisional el 3 de abril, 2017: Como se anunció en enero, el tránsito local sobre Pecos Road se reubicará a un camino provisional durante la construcción de la Carretera South Mountain. Se abrirá el primer segmento, entre las calles 40 y 24, el 3 de abril. De ser necesario, se construirá el segundo segmento, de Desert Foothills Parkway a la Avenida 17, al completar SRP la reubicación de sus servicios.

Para crear el camino provisional, se ampliarán los carriles con dirección al este de la Pecos Road existente y se pintarán nuevas rayas para mantener dos carriles de tránsito en cada sentido. No habrá arcén (acotamiento), se reducirá el límite de la velocidad a 40 mph, y no se permitirá vueltas a la izquierda en la Calle 32. Habrá continuas restricciones de los carriles hacia el este y hacia el oeste de día y de noche. Ya que Pecos Road ahora es un derecho de paso controlado por ADOT, será vigilado por Patrullas de Caminos de Arizona.

La imagen representa la Pecos Road provisional entre las calles 40 y 24, al ser terminada.

CIERRES Y RESTRICCIONES DE CARRILES Viernes, 24 de marzo, 9 P.M. al lunes, 27 de marzo, 5 A.M.

• Pecos Road hacia el este estará cerrada entre las calles 24 y 40

• Entradas a la Interstatal 10 de Pecos Road hacia el este y el oeste de estarán cerradas.

• Pecos Road hacia el oeste estará restringida a un carril entre las calles 40 y 24.

• Periférico 202 Santan hacia el oeste, restricciones de carril a la altura de Pecos Road

• Se mantendrá el acceso a Pecos Storage en la Calle 32.

Viernes, 31 de marzo, 9 P.M. al lunes, 3 de abril, 5 A.M.

• Pecos Road hacia el este estará cerrada entre las calles 24 y 40

• Entradas a la Interstatal 10 de Pecos Road hacia el este y el oeste de estarán cerradas.

• Pecos Road hacia el oeste estará restringida a un carril entre las calles 40 y 24.

• Periférico 202 Santan hacia el oeste, la salida a la I-10 y restricciones de carril a la altura de Pecos Road

• Se mantendrá el acceso a Pecos Storage en la Calle 32.

Agradecemos su continua paciencia y comprensión. Reconocemos que las obras pueden ser perturbadoras para usted y su familia. En lo posible, procuraremos reducir tales efectos y nos esforzaremos por completar la carretera lo más pronto y con la mayor seguridad posible. –Equipo del Proyecto de la Carretera South Mountain

Suscríbase para recibir alertas por texto o correo electrónico: www.SouthMountainFreeway.com/FollowUs

Línea directa: 1-855-SMF-L202 (1-855-763-5202) Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Sitio web: www.SouthMountainFreeway.com En español: 623-239-4558

Nuestra meta es mantener al público al tanto de cierres y restricciones que se planean debido al proyecto, mas es posible que se produzcan efectos debido a las condiciones del tiempo u otros factores.

De acuerdo con el título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés), el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT por sus siglas en inglés) no discrimina por raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, género o discapacidad. Personas que requieren asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o por discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con el Equipo del Proyecto de la Carretera South Mountain al 1.855.763.5202 o por correo electrónico al [email protected]. Las solicitudes deben hacerse lo más pronto posible para asegurar que el equipo encargado del proyecto tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios. Fecha de distribución: 24 de marzo, 2017

http://www.southmountainfreeway.com/FollowUs

DESERT VISTA FINALS SCHEDULE Senior Class Final Exams

ALL STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE and ALL SENIORS MUST BE PRESENT TO TAKE THEIR FINAL EXAMS

Grades 9-11 Final Exam Schedules

Friday, May 12, 2017 Period 0 7:18-8:15 (Test—Teacher Choice) Period 1 8:20-9:35 (Test) Period 2 9:40-10:55 (Test) Period 3 11:00-12:15 (Test) Announcements Period 4 12:20-1:01 4th Lunch 12:15-12:56 Period 5 1:01-1:43 5th Lunch 1:01 -1:43 Period 6 1:48-2:28 Period 7 2:33-3:14

Thursday, May 11 2017 Period 0 7:18-8:15 (Test—Teacher Choice) Period 1 8:20-9:00 Period 2 9:05-9:45 Period 3 9:50-10:30 Announcements Period 4 10:35-11:50 (Test) 4th Lunch 10:30-11:11 Period 5 11:16-12:33 (Test) 5th Lunch 11:50-12:33 Period 6 12:38-1:53 (Test) Period 7 1:58-3:14 (Test)

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Period 0 7:18-8:15 Period 1 8:20-9:35 Period 2 9:45-11:00 Period 3 11:10-12:25 Lunch will not be served

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Period 4/5 8:20-9:35 Period 6 9:45-11:00 Period 7 11:10-12:25 Lunch will not be served

April 21, 2017 Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s): The Administration at Desert Vista High School is very proud of our graduating seniors. We have had a great and successful school year and look forward to the special events planned to culminate the remaining days of their high school years. They are as follows: Baccalaureate (with cap and gown) 6:00-7:00 P.M. May 14, DVHS Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Senior Graduation Meeting (mandatory) 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 15, DVHS Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Awards Ceremony 7:00-8:00 P.M. May 15, DVHS Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium Confirm all debts are cleared 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 16, DVHS Bookstore Final credit check and transcript order 8:30-11:30 A.M. May 17, DVHS Guidance/Parchment.com Graduation Practice (mandatory) 7:45-9:30 A.M. May 18, DVHS Assigned Classroom/Stadium Senior Breakfast 9:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. May 18, DVHS Cafeteria Graduation Ceremony (arrive 6:15pm) 7:00 P.M. May 18, DVHS Assigned Classroom/Stadium Because graduation is a very important time for seniors, their families and teachers, we have planned a dignified ceremony to celebrate the occasion. We are asking our seniors to dress and behave appropriately, as they have all year at Desert Vista High School. A more detailed packet of information will be given to our seniors at the Senior Graduation Meeting on Monday, May 15, 2017, and it will be posted on our website. If you, a member of your family and/or a friend need special assistance with parking and/or seating due to a disability for the graduation ceremony, please contact Mr. Jim Snow at 480-706-7931 or [email protected] to make special arrangements. We will have reserved seating directly below the bleachers on both sides of the stadium for the person needing assistance and one guest. The seniors will be seated at the center of the stadium field. The young women will be seated on the west and the young men will be seated on the east. The stadium opens at 6:00pm and the bleachers on both sides of the field will be available for seating for family and friends. During the ceremony, we will have professional photographers capturing the special moments of your graduate. Information on how to purchase these photographs will be included in the packet of information handed out during the Senior Graduation Meeting. Upon the completion of the ceremony, family and friends will be able to join their graduate for a time of celebration on the stadium field and seniors will be permitted to leave at that time. If you will be dropping off your senior for the ceremony, please drop him or her off in the student parking lot if your last name begins with A-L and the bus turn around off of Liberty Lane if you last name begins with M-Z. Please note that drop off will not be allowed in the front parking lot off of 32nd Street. If you student is driving,

DESERT VISTA HIGH SCHOOL A Campus of the Tempe Union High School District

16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, Arizona 85048

(480) 706-7900 FAX (480) 706-7976

Dr. Christine Barela, Principal

they are more than welcome to park in the student parking lot. Thank you in advance for assisting with making this process safe and efficient for our students. Seniors who have completed all of the Tempe Union High School District’s graduation requirements will be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. Please contact the Guidance Office at 480-706-7944 if you have questions regarding your son or daughter. Additionally, it is imperative that your son or daughter pay all past debts at the bookstore before the ceremonies, as not doing so may interfere with participation. Lastly, please continue to motivate your senior to do his/her best these final few days. We will do the same. We are looking forward to sharing these special events with our students and their families. Be informed that discipline issues have interfered with previous graduates’ participation in the graduation ceremonies. We must continue to ask for exemplary behavior from our student body, including seniors. If a senior is disciplined and receives off campus suspension, he or she may not participate in the ceremonies. We have much to celebrate because the class of 2017 has had many accomplishments. We have great hope for the future because of what each senior possesses. We are very proud of all of them and we know that you are proud of them as well. Sincerely, Mrs. Christine Barela Ms. Stacy White-Nielsen Mr. T.J. Snyder Mrs. Tomika Banks Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

“Striving for knowledge. Building bridges of hope and opportunity.”

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 AP Testing Begins

2 3 4All MDLP

coursework and final must be completed

5 6

7 8 AP Testing continues this week

9 10 11 Senior

Exams

12 Senior

Exams Alternative credit tran-scripts are due to the

records office

13

14 Baccalaureate 6:00-7:00pm

15 SR. grad meeting 8:30-11:30am Awards Ceremony 7:00-8:00pm

16 Confirm all debts are cleared 8:30-11:30am in Bookstore

17 Final credit check and transcript order 8:30-11:30am

18 Graduation practice 7:45-9:30am w/6:15pm Ceremony Reporting

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MAY 2017 Senior Exam Schedule

Thursday 5/11 Period 0 7:18-8:15 Teacher Choice

Period 1 8:20-9:00 Period 2 9:05-9:45 Period 3 9:50-10:30 Announcements Period 4 10:35-11:50 (Test) 4th Lunch 10:30-11:11 Period 5 11:16-12:33 (Test) 5th Lunch 11:50-12:33 Period 6 12:38-1:53 (Test) Period 7 1:58-3:14 (Test)

Senior Exam Schedule

Friday 5/12 Period 0 7:18-8:15 Teacher Choice Period 1 8:20-9:35 (Test) Period 2 9:40-10:55 (Test) Period 3 11:00-12:15 (Test) Announcements Period 4 12:20-1:01 4th Lunch 12:15-12:56 Period 5 1:01-1:43 5th Lunch 1:01 -1:43 Period 6 1:48-2:28 Period 7 2:33-3:14

Mandatory Senior

Graduation Meeting

Monday, May 15th from

8:30-11:30am in the Dr. Joe

McDonald Auditorium

Grad Night will be from 10pm to

5am at Ultra-Star Multi-

Entertainment Center

Clear all your debts: Athletics, Library &

Bookstore

Bookstore (480) 706-7935

Senior Breakfast 9:30am-12:00pm

Documents

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