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- Early Release - Prof. Dev. District Dedicated
- High School Early Release - Finals5/22/2012
- MATH TUTORIAL LAB CANCELLED5/23/2012
District Announcements
To view a complete list of Scottsdale Unified School District announcements, please visit www.susd.org.
Important Information: Dr. Peterson's May letter
For All Other District Announcements & Events, Please Click Here
Approximately 2,103 SUSD Students Will Graduate
Countdown to graduation has begun for both parents and seniors. On May 22 and May 23 students will graduate from Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro high schools and Sierra Vista Academy.
See GraduationSUSD Board Member Spearheads TekLink Initiative Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities with Recycled, Refurbished Technology
The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board Vice President Denny Brown is spearheading the District’s TekLink initiative. TekLink’s mission is to connect families, schools, and communities with the use of recycled, refurbished technology.
“With TekLink, the goal is to put computers in the homes of every SUSD student who needs it,” said Mr. Brown. See TekLink
Information About The Possible SUSD November 6th 15% Maintenance And Operations (M&O) Override Ballot Initiative
At its June 2012 meeting, the Governing Board will decide if it will call for this initiative to be placed on the November 6th ballot.· The proposed override will replace the District’s current K-3 Override re-authorized in November 2009 and the 10% Maintenance and Operations Override re-authorized in November 2007.
· The new 15% M&O Override will continue to support the programs that were added or maintained under the existing K-3 Override and 10% Maintenance and Operations Override. The District has operated with a 10% M&O Override since 1989, and with a K-3 Override since 2005.
The 15% Override will generate an additional $3,179,657 in budget capacity. It will be used to reduce class sizes in Kindergarten-5th grades by 1 and in grades 9-12 by 1, implement the Middle School Concept and provide additional Gifted Services and World Languages, Technology Integration and Staff Professional Learning.
See Fact SheetMonitoring Temperature and Heat Index
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SUSD is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and staff while providing and encouraging appropriate physical activities and opportunities during the school day. While it is important for children to exercise, we are mindful of the heat index and temperature outside. There are times that students’ activities may be altered due to the weather. We monitor daily the temperature, heat index and air quality as we determine the level of outdoor activity for our students. The level of activity Varies dependent on the physical structure and location of each campus.
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| In an attempt to enhance and streamline communication regarding the Heat Index, please know that we have added a Heat Index Report and link on Heat Alerts to the front page of all SUSD Web sites. Weather Procedures and Guidelines | Heat Exhaustion |
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DESERT MOUNTAIN, CHAPARRAL, AND ARCADIA RANKED AS NATION'S TOP HIGH SCHOOL BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
US News & World Report evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors. In determining the rankings, schools were analyzed on a state level according to students' scores on standardized tests. Nationally, the schools were assessed on how well they are preparing students for college-level work by considering their performance in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.Three SUSD high schools have earned prestigious recognition by being ranked in the top Arizona high schools. Chaparral High School was ranked #10 in the state, Desert Mountain High School ranked #12 and Arcadia ranked #19. The complete list of Arizona high schools can be found at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arizona/rankings.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Christina Huff, a student at Desert Mountain High School, and Suma Yarrapureddy, a student at Chaparral High School, have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. Huff won a Boeing scholarship, and Yarrapureddy won a Lockheed Martin scholarship. Congratulations!
SUSD Offers Summer Camps, Academic Summer School, eLearning
Looking for the perfect Summer Camp for your child? Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) offers many Summer Camps and Programs for students of all ages! Visit us at http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/ to learn more about how SUSD can accommodate your child’s needs, interests, and goals! Students can experience a variety of Athletic programs and camps (Team & Individual Sports), Lego Engineering Camps, Special Needs and Gifted, Study Skills, Math and Reading Support classes, and Fine Arts Camps, including Vocal, Instrumental and Visual Arts!
Also, find out more about our Summer School (eLearning and classroom courses), Scottsdale Online Learning, Early Childhood and Kids Club opportunities. Experience SUSD this summer, where learning never stops! For more information on all programs, please visit http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/.
SUSD, Community Schools Offers After School Mandarin at 2 Locations
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Community Schools is offering an afterschool Mandarin program at Cochise and Hopi Elementary Schools. Classes are open to all students in all grade levels in SUSD schools. Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first come first served basis. All materials will be provided. No refunds will be issued after the first class. The cost to attend the after school program is $120. See Mandarin
Scottsdale Charros and SUSD Announce the 2012 Outstanding Students and Educators
The Scottsdale Charros are pleased to announce the 2012 Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) outstanding students and educators. On Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2, the outstanding educator honorees were presented with a congratulatory note and gift from the Charros by their school’s principal and will be honored by their peers and the community during the 27th Annual Outstanding Students and Educators Awards Banquet on Friday night, April 27 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Paradise Valley-Scottsdale.“The Scottsdale Unified School District is very grateful to have the support of the Scottsdale Charros. The awards recognize and help motivate our teachers and students to continue performing at high levels,” said Superintendent Dr. David J. Peterson. See Charros
U.S. Presidential Scholarship Nominees
Scottsdale Unified School District is proud to announce that six of its students are U.S. Presidential Scholarship nominees. They are Phoebe Porter, Arcadia; Christina Huff, Desert Mountain; Matthew Kalina, Desert Mountain; James Liu, Desert Mountain; Aaron Goodman, Chaparral; and Daniela Radvak, Chaparral.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of President Lyndon Johnson, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. Each year, as many as 141 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.
Semifinalists will be announced in early April, and scholars will be announced in early May.
TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parents,
DMHS feels that strong parent/teacher communication is essential for student success in High School. We encourage every parent to set up their own School Fusion account to easily track your student’s assignments and grades. (directions for doing so are on the left under DMHS Parents).
If you feel a Teacher Conference is needed, you have two avenues available to you:
- If it is an individual teacher concern, please contact the teacher directly to schedule an appointment.
- An Intervention Planning Team (IPT) meeting can be set up by contacting your Grade Level Administrator or your student’s Guidance Counselor – an IPT includes each of your child’s teachers.
SUSD'S PROACTIVE STANCE ON BULLYING
Every student has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others. Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and its Governing Board are committed to provide a learning environment that is free from harassment or bullying in any form. All individuals associated with SUSD - administration, employees, students and members of the community, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide a working and educational atmosphere free from harassment.SUSD is committed to providing information and continuous training for its administrators and staff members through regular meetings to ensure that they understand the policy and its importance. Please refer to the Student Services page of the SUSD Web site for more information pr view these fliers: No Bullying (english); No Bullying (spanish)
SCHOOL TOURS
School tours of DMHS are given every Friday at 2:30. Please call Mrs. Cobley in the front office (480-484-7000) to register for the tour, or if you need any information.
ELECTRONICS AT SCHOOL
Desert Mountain High School and SUSD are not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices (phones, iPods, camera, MP3 players, etc). We recommend that electronic devices and any item of cost NOT be brought to school. Replacement or compensation by the school or district will not be made.
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