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Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. 
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DMHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please visit this link for the daily annnouncements. See all that's happening in Sports, Clubs, and school-wide activities!
EARLY RELEASE - WEDNESDAY
The school day will end at 11:30 on February 10th to enable DM teachers to attend professional development activities. Please view this link for the schedule.
COLLEGE BOARD, SUSD ARRANGE FREE PSSS TEST FOR ALL SOPHOMORES!
The College Board and the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) have entered into a partnership to provide your student with a wonderful opportunity. On Tuesday, February 16 sophomores will take the Preliminary SAT Scoring Service (PSSS). This test is being offered free of charge to all of our sophomore students.
Taking the PSSS is beneficial to students and will:
•Provide early practice for taking the PSAT during the junior year. Statistics indicate significant improvement in PSAT performance by students who take the PSSS in the sophomore year.
•Help students gain diagnostic information regarding their academic performance with respect to college success and the Arizona Standards. Parents and students will receive a comprehensive Student Score Report, which provides a question-by-question report and prescriptive suggestions for improvement.
•Identify students with academic potential for more rigorous coursework. The data provided will allow the identification of those students who should be encouraged, or who have the potential, to take Advanced Placement classes.
Please note: Students who took the PSAT in October 2009 are not eligible to take the PSSS in February. During the fall semester of your child’s junior year, they will be able to take the PSAT to prepare them for the SAT. Please be aware that the PSAT will not be funded through the District. If you have any questions, please contact the SUSD Assessment Office at 480-484-6197.
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS!
Have your college bound students registered for the ACT and SAT?
Students should take these tests in the spring of their junior year so that they will be ready to apply to the college of their choice in the fall of their senior year.
Students should go online to register for these tests at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com. Testing dates are listed online, in your student’s school planner and on the DMHS counselor’s websites. Registration deadlines are 5 weeks before the test dates, so enroll TODAY for the upcoming spring dates.
Students should take these tests in the spring of their junior year so that they will be ready to apply to the college of their choice in the fall of their senior year.
Students should go online to register for these tests at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com. Testing dates are listed online, in your student’s school planner and on the DMHS counselor’s websites. Registration deadlines are 5 weeks before the test dates, so enroll TODAY for the upcoming spring dates.
COURSE SELECTION FOR 2010-2011 IS UNDERWAY!
Please visit this link to to view the timeline and obtain information on choosing your 2010-2011 classes.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2010 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
***REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SPRING BREAK at http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/ Please visit that page to see what classes are available and to register for any class desired. ONLINE REGISTRATION will be the only process for Summer School. The form and payment link will be activated over Spring Break and registration will begin the Monday school resumes.***
Session 1: June 7 – June 24th
Session 2: July 5th – July 22nd
Session 1: June 7 – June 24th
Session 2: July 5th – July 22nd
Monday – Thursday, 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.*
*Science classes will have 5 additional labs each session from 1-3pm, dates TBD
Location: Coronado High School
7501 E. Virginia, Scottsdale 85257
Cost: $250/Session for SUSD students
$275/Session for out-of-district students
$25/Session busing fee
*Check with your counselor prior to registering to make sure your are enrolling in the correct semester.
REPORT CARDS ARE ONLINE!
Parents now have access to their students progress reports and report cards online! Click on this link and sign in to Student Experience; using your students 6-digit student I.D. as the User Name and your students birthdate (mmddyyyy) as the password. On the left you will see "Report Card".You may also use this link to view your students immunization records and course history.
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE ZONING NOTIFICATION
Clear Wireless, LLC is proposing to attach an array of wireless antennas and microwave dishes on Desert Mountain High School. Please view the attached letter for further information.
THANK YOU!
We thank our 2009 Tax Credit donors for supporting DMHS! Your tax credit donation will be used to enrich education for our students by funding:
Find out more about the programsee Tax Credit Web page. Please share this information with your family and friends. Thank you again for your support!
• Tutoring
• Field trips
• Athletic programs
• Fines arts and music programs
• And more!
• Field trips
• Athletic programs
• Fines arts and music programs
• And more!
Find out more about the program
see Tax Credit Web page. Please share this information with your family and friends. Thank you again for your support!
WE'RE TOPS!
US News & World Report ranked the nation's top high schools in gold, silver, bronze and honorable mention categories based on student achievement, AP testing and college readiness. For the second consecutive year, Desert Mountain high school earned the Silver Award. To view the complete list,
see US News and World Report Web Site
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE TEACHER?
If you would like to nominate your teacher for the "Silver Apple Award" program sponsored by Channel 3. please see the attached award rules and entry form.
SUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Here is a link to this week's issue of the Community Connection e-newsletter. This parent/community e-newsletter is published and distributed weekly by the Communications & Marketing department. Community Connection e-newsletter features District, student and school news.
