Class of 2018

Navigating High School with Your

Student

• Mrs. Christine Barela, Principal

• Ms. Stacy White-Nielsen, Registrar

• Ms. Tomika Bethea, Activities

• Mr. TJ Snyder, Athletics

• Mrs. Amie Hickel: Counseling Instructional Department Leader

• Mr. Mark Kulik: Class of 2018 Gifted Student Counselor

• Mr. John Matthews: Class of 2018 Student Counselor

TODAY’S PRESENTERS

ADMINISTRATION COUNSELING

8: 35– 11:10 am

•Students will follow their

schedule

Pd 1: Goal Setting

Pd 2: Ranking Traits

Pd. 3: Technology Etiquette

Pd 4/5: Identify Circle Activity

Pd 6: Complements Activity

Pd. 7: StudentVue/Canvas/School

Fusion Log-ins

11:15 – 1:30pm

Lunch, Counselor Presentation,

Athletics activity and Pep

Assembly

1:30pm: Dismissal

THUNDER DAYTHUNDER DAY

Principal: Mrs. BarelaDesert Vista Vision and Mission Statements

Mission Desert Vista inspires a community of learning by

demonstrating excellence in academics, arts and extra-curricular activities.

Vision We strive for excellence by engaging our

community, promoting accountability, fostering responsibility, and encouraging life-long learning.

Motto Excellence Through Performance!

•Support the development of PLC’s

1

•Fully implement the College and Career Readiness Standards

2

•Fully implement the use of Learning Targets

3

Desert Vista Goals

Assessing for LearningTeachers use a variety of methods to monitor and adjust

instruction and to assess what students have learned. Teachers use a variety of indicators, including formative

and summative assessments, to evaluate student progress. Teachers provide opportunities, methods, feedback, and

tools for student self-assessment.DV’s Focus for Academic: Success for All!

Academic Interventions (Schedule) Peer2Peer Tutoring Teachers Thunder Performance Center (TPC)

Parent Support is Key!Don’t rely on your child’s memory. Check

teachers’ website on a routine basis.Ask questions. Why? What do you think? Ask your child to explain, justify and analyze.Give time to collaborate with classmates.

Require that each has contacts from all classes.

Review with them for Assessments.Ask to present projects.Look for accuracy, but also look for

understanding.

Assistant Principal: RegistrarMs. White-NielsenRegistrar: Oversees all admissions,

enrollment, student registration, attendance, dropout prevention, student records, course offerings, all academic programs, faculty and staff performance, and front office personnel and procedures.

Discipline: All students with last name beginning Q-Z

Front Desk• Visiting campus-procedure• Checking students out/in• No drop off of student items

Attendance• Calling your student out• Attendance policy/Tardy

policy

Records/Transcripts• Information posted

Curriculum Night• Monday, August 18th-7pm in

Large Gym

FRONT OFFICE

Assistant Principal: Athletics Mr. T.J. SnyderSupervise all 21 Athletic ProgramsDV Athletics Programs – TRADITION

State Championships – 20State Runner up – 37Region Champions – 88

Discipline – Sophomores & Juniors (M-Z) Supervise Security

Assistant Principal – Mr. SnyderImportance of Homework –

Re-teach PracticeMeasure of Progress

Expect 2 hours per night Tutoring by Teachers / Departments /

Students

Assistant Principal – Mr. SnyderCommunication

Online Grades: ParentVueWebsite – http://desertvista.schoolfusion.usWeekly / Bi-Weekly SyllabiEmail / Voicemail Storm Report – Newsletter Online

Follow us on Facebook at Desert Vista Activities and Twitter @dvactathletics CanvasClosed Campus

Students do not leave for lunch

Cell Phone PolicyIn order to meet our goals, we have modified

our school cell phone usage policy. We must minimize distractions if we are to maintain academic excellence. Cell phones will be prohibited during instruction time (unless directed by instructor) and “No Tech Zones”. No Tech Zones include all restrooms, PE locker rooms, front office, and library (during instruction time).

Cell Phone PolicyPhones may be used before school, passing

periods, during lunch, and after school only. Students caught using their phones during those unauthorized periods and zones will result in the phone being confiscated by staff or security personnel. Phones will be available for parent pickup afterschool.

Cell Phone PolicyIf students do not follow school policies, they will be

considered to be insubordinate and appropriate discipline will result. Students are encouraged not to bring iPods, mp3 players, laser pointers, headsets, cameras or video recorders, any game playing device, or any personal electronic or digital music devices on campus. Lost or stolen cell phones or devices are the responsibility of the student. Bringing the item to school is at the students’ own risk for loss/theft. Desert Vista is not responsible for stolen or missing equipment and it is strongly encouraged that they not be brought to campus.

Assistant Principal: ActivitiesMs. BetheaOversees facilities-classrooms,

auditorium, cafeteria.Activities Director: Oversees all student

activities and clubsWorks closely with all club and class sponsors

In charge of all campus parkingWorks closely with the Thunderboard

(parent booster organization)Discipline: All students last name

beginning with I-P

Assistant Principal: Ms. BetheaPick up and Drop Off

Student pick up and drop off will occur in the parking lot off of Frye Rd.

Please refrain from dropping students off on the streets that border the school.

Student and District HandbooksWill be handed out during 3rd hour on Thurs. Aug.

7Parents will need to sign and return technology

agreement form ASAP to 3rd hour teacher.Only sign Directory Information Designation Form

if you don’t want directory information to be available.

Dress Code Changes4 B’s are still active: No Breasts, Butts, Backs, or Bellies

Sheer clothing with appropriate clothing underneath is allowed (tank top with a sheer shirt over).

Racerbacks are now allowed.Off the shoulder allowed

with tanks or sports bras underneath, but not a bare bra strap or bare shoulder.

If it makes you uncomfortable to look at it’s probably not appropriate for school.

ClosingThank you for coming we look forward to a

successful school year with you and

your child!