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Navigating High School with Your Student

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Mrs. Christine Barela, Principal Ms. Stacy White-Nielsen, Academics Ms. Tomika Bethea, Activities Mr. TJ Snyder, Athletics Mrs. Amie Hickel: Counseling Instructional Department Leader Mr. John Matthews: Class of 2019 Freshman Transition Counselor Ms. Kari Fischer: Class of 2019 Gifted Student Counselor ADMINISTRATIONCOUNSELING

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7: 40 8:15 am - Club and Activity Fair in the Courtyard Students will follow their schedule 8:05 8:15 0 hour 8:20 - 8:40 1 st 8:45 - 9:05 2 nd 9:10 - 9:35 3 rd / Announcements 9:40 - 10:00 4 th /5 th 10:05 -10:25 6 th 10:30 - 10:50 7 th 10:55 - 11:40 Athletics & Counseling 11:45 - 12:25 Assembly 12:30 Dismissal

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Rachels Challenge-5 Pillars Dream Big English Dept. Goal Setting Activity Choose Positive Influences Math Dept. Power of One Speak with Kindness Science Dept. Digital Citizenship Start Your Own Chain Reaction PE Dept. Identity Circle Activity Look for the best in others Foreign Language and Electives Compliments Activity StudentVue / Canvas Log-ins Computer Apps, Fine Arts and AP Human Geography

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Principal: Mrs. Barela Desert 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!

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Formative Assessment process: Learning Targets, Criteria for Success, Strategic Questioning, Feedback that Feeds Forward and Student Goal Setting.Formative Assessment process: Learning Targets, Criteria for Success, Strategic Questioning, Feedback that Feeds Forward and Student Goal Setting. 1 Fully implement the College and Career Readiness StandardsFully implement the College and Career Readiness Standards 2 Highly effective Professional Learning Communities.Highly effective Professional Learning Communities. 3 Desert Vista Goals

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Continuous Improvement Process Also known as AdvancED Accreditation Process Stakeholder Survey- August/September Visit in February 2016

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Assessing for Learning Teachers 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. DVs Focus is Academic Success for All! Teachers before and after school-schedule a time Academic Interventions AcLab-teachers invite students Peer2Peer Tutoring-see website for more information

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Parent Support is Key! Dont rely on your childs memory. Check teachers Canvas on a routine basis. Ask questions. Why? What do you think? Ask your child to explain, justify and analyze. Require that your child has contacts from each class. Review with them for assessments. Ask to present projects. Look for accuracy, but also look for understanding.

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ID Badge Safety First! All students, staff and visitor must wear an ID badge and must be visible.

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Communication Online Grades: ParentVue Canvas: Learning Management System - Course information Website http://desertvista.schoolfusion.us transitioning to School Wire in the fall Weekly / Bi-Weekly Syllabi Email / Voicemail Storm Report Newsletter Online Principals Letter Follow us on Facebook at Desert Vista Activities and Twitter @dvactathletics Closed Campus Students do not leave for lunch

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Assistant Principal: Academics Ms. White-Nielsen Academic Assistant Principal: 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

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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 17th-7pm in Large Gym

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Assistant Principal: Athletics Mr. T.J. Snyder Supervise all 21 Athletic Programs DV Athletics Programs TRADITION State Championships 29 State Runner up 45 Discipline alphabet A-H Supervise Security

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Assistant Principal Mr. Snyder Importance of Homework Re-teach Practice Measure of Progress Expect 2 hours per night Tutoring by Teachers / Departments / Students

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Cell Phone Policy In 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).

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Cell Phone Policy Phones 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.

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Cell Phone Policy If 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.

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Assistant Principal: Activities Ms. Bethea Oversees facilities-classrooms, auditorium, cafeteria. Activities Director: Oversees all student activities and clubs Works closely with all club and class sponsors In charge of all campus parking Works closely with the Thunderboard (parent booster organization) Discipline: All students last name beginning with I-P

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Assistant Principal: Ms. Bethea Pick 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 Handbooks will be online Parent signature, page 29, will be handed out during 3 rd hour on Thurs. Aug. 6. Sign and return the form as soon as possible to 3 rd hour teacher. See pages 31 & 32. They are optional to sign and return. Please read carefully.

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Dress Code Changes 4 Bs 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 its probably not appropriate for school.

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Closing Thank you for coming we look forward to a successful school year with you and your child!

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Counselor Resources Academic Support Registration Graduation Requirements Scheduling Personal/Social Services Career/ECAP Counseling College Preparation Four-Year Plans - Nov. Dual Enrollment Gifted Services Grade Checks Scholarships Exceptional Services Support Groups Testing Appointments Counseling Assistant will be happy to make your appointment by phone, email or in person. Counseling Website

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DV 2019 Guidance - Student Canvas Course **Must use student Canvas log-in

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Who is your students counselor? Class of 2019 John Matthews Freshman Transition Counselor Class of 2019 Gifted Students Kari Fischer Grades 10-12 divided by alpha

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1. All students requesting a schedule change must have a parent email their counselor stating the desired change starting after 4:00pm on Monday, August 3. 2. Counselors will begin making schedule changes, in the order of email request on Tuesday. All requests sent before 4:00pm on Monday, August 3 will not be processed. 3. Changes will be made on a space available basis. There are no guarantees that students will be able to obtain the course change they are requesting. Please know that we will not be able to consider the following changes: 1. Teacher changes/requests. 2. Lunch changes. 3. Moving specific classes to certain periods of the day to prevent sport/activity conflicts.

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Resources Online grades through Parentvue/Canvas Office hours/extra help Peer Tutoring Academic Lab Still have questions or concerns? Email teacher Email counselor Parent/teacher conferences Teachers Strive for Student Success!

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PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Grades are posted by teacher through Synergy/Canvas - 4 weeks REPORT CARDS Mailed every 9 weeks SEMESTER GRADES Transcript 40% 1st Qtr + 40% 2nd Qtr + 20% Final D is passing All classes move on with a D or higher Except Foreign LanguageD first semester=move on, D second semester=doesnt move on PROGRESS REPORTS/GRADES

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English44 Math44 Science33 Social Studies32 Fine Art/Voc21 (Fine Art) P.E./Health1.50 Foreign Lang02 Electives5.50 TOTAL 2316 TUHSD Graduation Requirements Subjects DV Graduation vs.University

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Thank you for joining us today! GO THUNDER!!!