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Point of View Mountain View High School / 2700 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213 / 480-472-6900 / March 2020
March 5, Th Graduation Speech Applications & Speeches due by 3:30 p.m.March 6, F End of Quarter, School out at 12:45 p.m.March 9-13 Spring Break, No SchoolMarch 24, Tu ACT Testing for all juniors / Special Schedule, 1st hour starts at 12:36 p.m. March 25, W Graduation Speech & Name Reader Auditions, Room 206April 7, Tu Delivery of graduation announcements and products during lunchApril 10, F Spring Holiday – No SchoolApril 30, Th Senior Graduation Forum, Auditorium during 4th hr.May 2, Sat Junior – Senior Prom, 8:00 p.m., at The Falls Event CenterMay 7, Th Graduation Caps & Gowns delivered at lunch
May 8, F Yearbook Distribution, Small Gym from 4th thru 7th hrs.May 14, Th 1st request for seniors failing classes due to Ms. Perrin by 3:00 p.m.May 14, Th Attendance appeals due by 3:30 p.m.May 17, Sun Baccalaureate, Living Word Church, 7:00 p.m.May 18, M Honors Breakfast, Cafeteria at 7:30 a.m. Honors Assembly, Auditorium at 9:00 a.m.May 19 – 20 Senior Class Final ExamsMay 20, W Final list of seniors failing classes due to Ms. Perrin by 3:00 p.m.May 20 – 21 9th – 11th Final Exams (out at 12:35 p.m.)May 21, Th Graduation Rehearsal, at Toro Stadium, 7:00 a.m. Graduation Ceremony, at Toro Stadium, 8:00 p.m.
MVHS IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE END OF SCHOOL 2020
BLOCK SCHEDULES – 1/2/3 and 4/6/7
8:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
1:21 p.m.
– 10:10 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.– 1:15 p.m.– 3:15 p.m.
1st / 4th per. 2nd / 6th per.Lunch3rd / 7th per.
NEW SIP SCHEDULE
7:15 a.m.8:15 a.m. 9:02 a.m. 9:43 a.m.
10:43 a.m.11:30 a.m.12:11 p.m.
1:17 p.m.2:04 p.m.
– 8:09 a.m.– 8:56 a.m.– 9:43 a.m.– 10:37 a.m.
– 11:24 a.m.– 12:11 p.m.– 1:11 p.m.– 1:58 p.m.– 2:45 p.m.
Period APeriod 1Period 2SIP
(Students stay in their 2nd period classes)
Period 3Period 4LunchPeriod 6Period 7
9–13 Spring Break No school 18 SIP Day 2 New SIP schedule (41 min. per.)24 ACT Testing Late start schedule (22 min. per.)25 SIP Day 3 New SIP schedule (41 min. per.)27 Assembly Assembly Schedule (53 min. per.)30 AIMS Science Block Schedule periods 1/2/3 (115 min. per.)31 AIMS Science Block Schedule periods 4/6/7 (115 min. per.)
1 Early Release In-service (35 min. per.)2 AzM2 Writing Block Sched. periods 1/2/3 (115 min. per.)3 AzM2 Writing Block Sched. periods 4/6/7 (115 min. per.)7 ACT Make-ups (no modified schedule)10 Spring Recess No school13 AzM2 Reading Block Sched. periods 1/2/3 (115 min. per.)14 AzM2 Reading Block Sched. periods 4/6/7 (115 min. per.)16 AzM2 Math Part 1 Block Sched. periods 1/2/3 (115 min. per.)17 AzM2 Math Part 1 Block Sched. periods 4/6/7 (115 min. per.)20 AzM2 Math Part 2 Block Sched. periods 1/2/3 (115 min. per.)21 AzM2 Math Part 2 Block Sched. periods 4/6/7 (115 min. per.)
MVHS Testing and Bell Schedule Information
MARCH
APRIL
ALL 10TH GRADERS - as well as current 9th graders - taking Biology will take the AIMS science test
ALL STUDENTS IN THE 10TH GRADE cohort will take AzM2 Writing, Reading, and Math
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IMPORTANT INFO FOR THE ACTArrive at your testing room by 8:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 24. You will need your picture ID, no. 2 pencils, and an ACT approved calculator.
No phones! Phones must be turned off and put away.
WHO WILL TEST?All 11th grade/cohort students will take the ACT test.
WHEN DOES THE BUS RUN FOR NON-TESTERS?There will be a 2nd bus running approximately 4 hours later than the normal pickup time.
WHAT IF I AM NOT AN 11TH GRADE STUDENT?Non-testers should not come to campus until 1st period, which starts at 12:36 p.m., on Tuesday, March 24.
There will be a 2nd bus run (approx. 4 hours) after normal pickup time. If you do come to campus early, you will be assigned to the cafeteria for the testing time.
WHERE DO I TEST?Room assignments will be posted outside the Library by March 19, and all teachers will have access to a copy
WHAT IF I ATTEND EVIT?If you are an EVIT student, you are still required to test. You will be excused from EVIT, but you are responsible to inform EVIT that you are testing. AM EVIT students (not
testing) do not need to come to campus until 4th hour, which starts at 1:57 p.m.
WHAT IF I HAVE AN APPT. OR NEED TO LEAVE TEST-ING EARLY?Students may not be dismissed early from testing.
WHEN IS LUNCH?Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on March 24. As always, the closed campus rules apply.
WILL THERE BE TORO TIME? No, there will not be Toro Time on that day.
2020 ACT Testing
Information & Bell ScheduleTuesday, March 24
– 11:45 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 12:57 p.m– 1:24 p.m.– 1:51 p.m.– 2:18 p.m.– 2:45 p.m.– 3:15 p.m.
8:1511:4512:36
1:031:301:572:242:51
ACT TestLunch Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 6Period 7
Mar. 14 SAT Test (Registration is closed)
Apr. 4 ACT Test (Registration is closed)
May 2 SAT Test (Register by 4/3/20)
Additional ACT and SAT Dates
June 6 SAT Test (Register by 5/8/20)
June 13 ACT Test (Register by 5/8/20)
July 18 ACT Test (Register by 6/19/20)
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AP EXAM DATES 2020
Day Date Subject Teacher Report End RmM May 4 U.S. Government Epley 7:15 12:30 217M May 4 U.S. Government Lindblom 7:15 12:30 216M May 4 U.S. Government Ries 7:15 12:30 212T May 5 Calculus AB Pavlovic 7:15 12:30 805T May 5 Calculus AB/BC Vogl 7:15 12:30 701T May 5 Human Geography Helsel 11:15 3:30 209W May 6 English Literature Moore 7:15 12:30 726W May 6 European History Davis 11:15 3:30 211W May 6 Physics II Burch 11:15 3:30 307BTh May 7 Chemistry Higbee 7:15 12:30 116Th May 7 Spanish Literature Norton 7:15 12:30 202Th May 7 Physics I Burch 11:15 3:30 307BF May 8 U.S. History Hunyady 7:15 12:30 710F May 8 U.S. History Lindblom 7:15 12:30 216F May 8 Studio Art = DUE Sharpe 7:15 9:00 401M May 11 Biology Allen 7:15 12:30 813M May 11 Environmental Sci Halter 11:15 3:30 816T May 12 Spanish Language Norton 7:15 12:30 202T May 12 Psychology Helseth 11:15 3:30 811W May 13 English Language Chupp 7:15 12:30 222W May 13 English Language Lillo 7:15 12:30 724W May 13 Music Theory Schreiber 11:15 3:30 304Th May 14 Comp Gov Davis 7:15 12:30 211Th May 14 Macroeconomics Epley 11:15 3:30 217F May 15 Computer Science Sehl 7:15 12:30 129F May 15 Statistics Gilmore 11:15 3:30 125
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Advanced Placement exams will be given at Mountain View May 4 – 15. National test schedules are set by AP and schools may not make exceptions. Please make note of the exam dates to avoid scheduling conflicts. AP does NOT allow make-ups for family conflicts. Please see the schedule. PM exams will go past 3:15 p.m. Please arrange for alternative transportation for those tests.
Report times are not optional. You MUST report to your AP teacher at the assigned time. If you are not present for check in, you will not test. Bring a sack lunch on test day if you have a PM test. Ending times are approximate. Reminder – No one enters late or leaves early. To stay in the loop with all things AP, follow us on Instagram: @mvt_ap
RESEARCH DATABASES AVAILABLE ONLINE
http://www.mpsaz.org/library/
Library Resource Centers, choose Databases and Resources. Username and Passwords have changed, look for Login Information on Database page.
Username: mps4Password: searchEXCEPT for EBSCO products, which are mps4 and Search#4
The Library Home Page has book trailers, new book lists, how to print, student resources, and much more.
Follow us on Instagram — MVTLIBRARY
Library HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:15 – 4:10 p.m.Wednesdady: 7:15 – 3:40 p.m.
Hours subject to change. You must have an ID to enter the Library. No I.D.? Go to the Student Resources page for information on downloading the StudentVUE app.
http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/academics/media_center/
News from the Library
The Mountain View Point of View
Travel Opportunities for Advanced Spanish Students
Nearly every year, the MVHS World Languages Department organizes a trip to a Spanish-speaking destination. These trips are open to students in good standing that are enrolled in, have been enrolled in, or will be enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher at the time of travel.
We are currently working on organizing a trip to Peru for the 2020-2021 school year (during spring break). Parent inter-est surveys have been distributed. If you would like a copy of the survey to fill out, please send your student to see Sr. Norton in room 202.
If you would like to learn more about the trip, we will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m., in room 206.
Courtesy of Sr. Norton
It is never too late to beef up your ACADEMIC RESUME and your FUTURE MARKETABILITY. Why not broaden your activities to include one of the most beneficial and sought after skills: communication?
According to an article published on December 2, 2015, on CNBC.com, entitled “The Skills Employers are Looking For” by Stacy Rapacon, “Communication skills ranked as the most or second-most desired baseline skill in all industries. Organizational skills and writing abilities were also in high demand across the board and came in second and third among the most commonly requested skills by employers overall.”
Participating in speech and debate activities in high school – where we compete in 15 different debate, public speaking and interpretation (acting) events – provides high school students a fun way to learn good communication skills that include: writing,
public speaking, researching, analytical skills, as well as building self-confidence.
If there isn’t time in your busy after-school schedule, consider signing up to take EN751W and/or EN752W Advanced Speech and Debate, now (or next year). This is a weighted (can boost your GPA) English elective offered during 7th period and provides students time to work on competitive speech and debate events. If you didn’t sign up but believe you missed your chance, come to room 725 to visit with Ms. Howell.
Speech and Debate News The Speech and Debate Team is looking
for individuals from our community to serve
as judges at our spring tournaments.
If you have experience, or are willing to be
trained, please contact Meg Howell-Haymaker
February’s MVHS Above & Beyond recipients — Kim DIxon (classified) and Rachel Thune (certified).
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National Honor Society News
National Honor Society wants to congratulate our 45 new members for the 2020-2021 school year! We can’t wait to
help them get involved. Their induction ceremony will be April 28, at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium. Attendance is mandatory. We encourage friends and family to come share the evening with us.
March brings elections for new offi cers. Any old or newmember wanting to run for
offi ce, needs to turn in the application by 3:30 p.m., on Monday, March 23, to Mrs. Drain in room 822.
Applications will be handed out at our March 4 meeting. Elections will be held at our April 2 meeting. All new and old members need to be in attendance.
Seniors – March is the last meeting you need to attend,
Graduation is just around the corner, and seniors need to pay $25 for their graduation stole to the bookstore, by 4:00
Ashleigh AlcalaPaige BlumerMadison ButlerVictoria GonzalezMaggie GoodHowell, RandiEva JakubLaynee JohnsonMaxwell JohnsonLeon MariaJoseRyan LuntAnnalee MooneyNiyah MullaneyAutumn PetersonCooper Robinson
Peyton RuleSydney SadowskiBrayden ThompsonLynnea Williams
Isabella ArellanoEllie ArnettJohn BarkHailey BastianMathew ClarkSydney CrandallCade DuncanValeria FloresClara GarnerNathan HarrisKate Kerr
Chloe MasonAbbie RasmussenCaroline RoseEmma Shults Ben StratfordEmma ThompsonSydney TrendlerMorgan WeylandSage WilliamsMadyson Young
Cristo LopezHannah Kartchner Sara RandallGrace ThomasFrederick Willyerd
NHS 2020-2021 NEW MEMBERS
p.m., on March 6. All senior service hours are due by March 30 – no exceptions.
We are so proud of our senior members and know they will look stunning on graduation night. We can’t wait to see them on the fi eld!
11TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
College Visits and Other Career Center Events
School Date Hour LocationGCU Junior Visit March 5 3rd Room 206University of Oregon Sophomore / Junior Visit March 16 4th Career Center/Room 235University of Oregon Sophomore / Junior Visit March 16 Lunch Table by the AuditoriumBenedictine University Mesa March 17 4th/Lunch Career Center/Room 235ASU Next Steps for Seniors March 18 6th or 7th Career Center/Room 235Scottsdale Community College Application Visit March 19 3rd Career Center/Room 235ASU Junior Visit March 23 2nd or 3rd Room 206ASVAB – Juniors & Seniors March 26 1-4th hrs Room 206
Sign up in the Career Center. Students may bring their lunch for visits scheduled during lunch hour. Passes will be provided for events scheduled during class periods.
The Mountain View Point of View
http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/counseling/toro_tips/
ATTENTION SENIORS – MDLP COURSES
Seniors taking Mesa Distance Learning classes must complete ALL of their coursework and take the final exam by May 7 in order for it to count toward graduation. (Dates apply unless the student’s personal deadline is earlier.)
CEPSeniors must submit their CEP hours/workbooks to the Career Center by May 7.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Seniors who are enrolled in off-campus dual enrollment classes must request that the community college send an official transcript to the MVHS Registrar. This request should be made immediately upon completion of the course. Hand-carried transcripts in a sealed envelope will be accepted only in unusual circumstances.
Counseling and Career CenterTo reach the Counseling Office (480) 472-6917
Mountain View Counseling Department Vision: Students are inspired to reach their full potential.
Mountain View Counseling Department Mission: Mountain View Counselors will deliver an educational program while advocating for the social, emotional, and academic needs of our school community. Counselors will foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth.
2020 SENIOR HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL
Location: Dobson High SchoolSession 1: June 1 – June 19Session 2: June 22 – July 10
Additional information is posted on the Counseling website. Register online at www.mpsaz.org/commed.Go to: www.mpsaz.org/mtnviewClick: Counseling / Click: SummerSchoolRegistration forms are also available in the Counseling office.
WARNING: Summer school classes taken outside of MPS must be completed by June 30, 2020, in order to receive credit. Students may need to take a district exam and pass it with 70% or better in order to receive MPS credit. It is important that you check with your advisor BEFORE registering for any summer class outside of MPS.
Counseling News
The Mountain View Point of View
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you have received any financial assistance for college including grants, work study, and/or scholarships, please give a copy of this information to Mrs. Gardner, in the Counseling Office, or to Mrs. Simmonds, in the Career Center, as soon as possible.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
College-bound juniors are encouraged to take ACT/SAT tests toward the end of their junior year.
Test Date Register by Late Registration
SAT May 2 April 3 April 21 June 6 May 8 May 27
ACT Mar. 24 — — Apr. 4 — Feb. 29 – Mar. 13 June 13 May 8 May 9 – 22
How can a student be best prepared for these college-entrance tests? Practice tests are available in the Career Center and online. Check the Student Counseling Website for registration and any additional information.
STUDENT ATHLETES
Students who registered for a sport for next school year are reminded that they must get a physical exam after March 1 of this year and return the physical form to the Mountain View athletic office by June 1. Students will not be placed in a sports class until this is done. A new physical is required each year.
Athletes interested in playing a sport in college must sign-up with the NCAA by the end of their junior year. Check with your counselor or the Counseling Website for additional information.
SENIORS – FAFSA REMINDER
If you are a college-bound student, you should be submitting your FAFSA. By filing the FAFSA, you may be
eligible for Federal Pell Grants and loans. Even if you are living at home and have a merit-based scholarship, you still might qualify!
Many scholarships also require that you have at least filed the FAFSA in order to qualify for their scholarships. There are many parents who believe their family won’t qualify for Federal help – you might be surprised! Even if you don’t qualify for grants you may qualify for Federal subsidized loans.
Make sure to check out www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Simmonds in the Career Center for more information.
DID YOU KNOW?
Your student’s grade level is determined by the number of credits earned by the beginning of the school year.Sophomore = 5 creditsJunior = 11 creditsSeniors = 16 credits
SUMMER SCHOOL ADVISEMENT
MVHS counselors will be meeting with students to complete summer school advisement. Your child may need to take a class (or classes) this summer in order to be on track to graduate. By doing so, your student will not only recover credits but also improve his/her skills in these academic areas.
Please examine the information sent home, then take the necessary steps to register for summer school. If you have questions, please call your child’s counselor.
MENTORO is a free peer tutoring program available at Mountain View to help any student in need. Students helping students is a tradition at MVHS. Pick up an application in the Counseling office.
Does your student need a tutor?
The Mountain View Point of View
Counseling News
CAREER CENTER – ROOM 235
With 32 computers in the Career Center, students have easy access to educational and career information. Find information on scholarships, careers, colleges, community colleges, vocational programs, military options and many other opportunities.
QUESTIONS ABOUT MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
At MVHS, the MCC college advisor, Mr. Alfred Chavez, handles dual enrollment and college opportunities at MCC. He has a Masters in Higher Education Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Ethnic Studies from Northern Arizona University after transferring from Pima Community College. Mr. Chavez is located in room 232B. Contact Mr. Chavez via email at
UPDATED PHONE NUMBERS / ADDRESSES
Please call us in Registration for any updates to addresses and phone numbers. Call (480) 472-6938 or (480) 472-6948. It is crucial to be able to reach you in case of an emergency.
FULL PARENT MAILBOXES
We’re concerned over how many parents’ phone numbers say “MAILBOX FULL” or “MAILBOX NOT SET UP.” We are unable to return calls or leave messages if you do not set up your mailbox or if it’s too full. Please correct this to protect your child in case of an emergency!
[email protected] or call (480) 472-7155.
Ask Mr. Chavez about Dual Enrollment classes, career and technical education, and transferring to a university during next year’s registration.
Is your student graduating with a 3.25 GPA or higher? This may qualify for a Presidents’ Honors Scholarship and tuition free college.
TORO TIPS IS ONLINE!
Toro Tips highlights educational and career information, identifies university/community college campus visits, and provides updated scholarship information. Subscribe to Toro Tips to have the most recent articles emailed to you.
Registration News
REGISTRATION NEWS – POWER OF ATTORNEY
For all students who are going out of the country/state to college or on missions, you must get a Power of Attorney for your parents prior to leaving, so they can request transcripts or any additional records in your absence. We are NOT allowed to give out any information after a student has graduated and turned 18 without a Power of Attorney.
TRANSCRIPTS
Go to www.mpsaz.org/mtnview. Select “Order Transcripts” to request official transcripts through Parchment.
SERVICE LEARNING REFLECTIONS
Save the Date• 7 APRIL 2020 •
AFTER SCHOOL • MEDIA CENTER
The Mountain View Point of View
The annual SKILLS USA Toilet Paper Drive
Skills USA hosted its annual Sunshine Acres Toiletry and Toilet Paper Drive during February, sending representatives to classrooms during 3rd hour to give a brief presentation about the drive and to answer questions about contributions. Skills USA students collected toilet paper, toiletry items, and cash that students could give.
But you can still give to Sunshine Acres.
Send along contributions — material or cash — this month to the front office to be delivered to Mr. Chaisson and Skills USA. This community service
project benefits the orphans that are hosted at Sunshine Acres, by providing them with toilet paper and other necessities they may need.
Sunshine Acres provides loving home environments for 80 children who do not have parents that can care for them at this time due to a variety of reasons.
Help out the kids by sending toilet paper and toiletries (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and more). To learn about
Sunshine Acres, go to http://sunshineacres.org/
If you’re applying to college, or need to send your transcript to an employer or other destination, you’ve already got plenty of forms to fill out. So place your transcript requests online with Secure Transcript™ — the safe, paperless way to send transcripts directly to the destinations you choose.
It’s easy, it’s secure, and it’s available 24/7.
Here’s how:
Sign up by identifying your school and provide some
information about yourself, including your email address.
Choose the destinations where you want to send your transcripts. Sign off by paying online — there’s a small fee per transcript — and you’re done.
We’ll send out official transcripts, checked and approved by your school. We’ll email you to confirm that they’ve gone out. And for colleges (and other destinations) that accept transcripts electronically, we’ll even confirm when they receive them.
www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/about_us/transcript/
You shouldn’t be dying to text while driving. Your friends
and family wouldn’t want that.
Go to www.itcanwait.com to learn about the realities of texting and driving. Help friends and family members know that you want them to make it home, safely.
www.itcanwait.com
The Mountain View Point of View
www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/student-store/
Featured at the Bull’s Eye
The Bull’s Eye still has a limited number of 2020 Senior shirts. Come in and get them while they last for just $15. Just marked down – Student Council’s white, long sleeve Toro Athletic shirts for just $15, and this year’s Spirit Day shirts are now only $12.
Arriving the first week of March – a new white marble shirt with a brand-new design for just $15. Mountain View hoodies are on sale for just $20 or $25 depending on the style. Also available, Mountain View High School hats, visors, and socks. New to the Bull’s Eye this year are our baby onesies, in red or blue, for just $20.
Mountain View sports bags are also available for $25 with cinch bags for just $5. Thirty-ounce tumblers by Tru-Flask are also available the first week of March for just $20, available in three colors red, black, and white. The Bull’s Eye is open from before school until the end
of lunch. To be able to provide our best service, we ask that our community members try to arrive and shop before the student lunch hour.
Payment can be made with cash or check. You may use a card if your total purchase amount is more than $8. Please direct any questions to Kindra Hughes, Bull’s Eye manager at (480) 472-7116 or by sending an email to [email protected].
2020 Senior Shirt($15)
Notice of NondiscriminationMesa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Compliance officer for Title IX Compliance officer for Section 504Dr. Andi Fourlis, deputy superintendent Mrs. Theresa Baca, executive director of special education63 E. Main St., Suite 101 1025 N. Country Club Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201-7422 Mesa, AZ 85201-3307(480) 472-0205 (480) 472-0710
Bull's Eye - Student Store / Hours Of Operation
STUDENT HOURS — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. / Wednesday,
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / NON-STUDENTS — Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
