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Class of 2019 Navigating High School with Your Student
Navigating High School with Your Student. Mrs. Christine Barela, Principal Ms. Stacy White-Nielsen, Academics Ms. Tomika Bethea, Activities Mr. TJ Snyder,
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