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District Announcements
To view a complete list of Scottsdale Unified School District announcements, please visit www.susd.org.
Important Information: Dr. Peterson's May letter
For All Other District Announcements & Events, Please Click Here
SUSD Board Member Spearheads TekLink Initiative Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities with Recycled, Refurbished Technology
The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board Vice President Denny Brown is spearheading the District’s TekLink initiative. TekLink’s mission is to connect families, schools, and communities with the use of recycled, refurbished technology.
“With TekLink, the goal is to put computers in the homes of every SUSD student who needs it,” said Mr. Brown. See TekLink
SUSD to Use eCoach for Mobile Enrollment Labs
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is taking enrollment on the road. The eCoach will be stationed at three locations for enrollment for all grade levels in the Coronado, Chaparral and Desert Mountain Learning Communities.
- Desert Mountain Learning Community: Friday, May 11, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Laguna Elementary School, 10475 E. Lakeview Drive, Scottsdale 85258
- Coronado Learning Community: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hohokam Traditional School, 8451 E. Oak St., Scottsdale 85257
- Chaparral Learning Community: Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Copper Ridge School, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255
Arcadia, Chaparral Earn A+ School of Excellence Award from AEF
Arcadia and Chaparral High Schools have earned the A+ School of Excellence Award firm the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) for the 2011-12 school year.“We are extremely proud of the Arcadia and Chaparral communities for earning the prestigious A+ School of Excellence designation. In the future, we hope to have all of our schools receive this honor,” said Superintendent Dr. David J. Peterson.
See A+Information About The Possible SUSD November 6th 15% Maintenance And Operations (M&O) Override Ballot Initiative
At its June 2012 meeting, the Governing Board will decide if it will call for this initiative to be placed on the November 6th ballot.· The proposed override will replace the District’s current K-3 Override re-authorized in November 2009 and the 10% Maintenance and Operations Override re-authorized in November 2007.
· The new 15% M&O Override will continue to support the programs that were added or maintained under the existing K-3 Override and 10% Maintenance and Operations Override. The District has operated with a 10% M&O Override since 1989, and with a K-3 Override since 2005.
The 15% Override will generate an additional $3,179,657 in budget capacity. It will be used to reduce class sizes in Kindergarten-5th grades by 1 and in grades 9-12 by 1, implement the Middle School Concept and provide additional Gifted Services and World Languages, Technology Integration and Staff Professional Learning.
See Fact SheetMonitoring Temperature and Heat Index
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SUSD is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and staff while providing and encouraging appropriate physical activities and opportunities during the school day. While it is important for children to exercise, we are mindful of the heat index and temperature outside. There are times that students’ activities may be altered due to the weather. We monitor daily the temperature, heat index and air quality as we determine the level of outdoor activity for our students. The level of activity Varies dependent on the physical structure and location of each campus.
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| In an attempt to enhance and streamline communication regarding the Heat Index, please know that we have added a Heat Index Report and link on Heat Alerts to the front page of all SUSD Web sites. Weather Procedures and Guidelines | Heat Exhaustion |
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Firebird Announcements
Chaparral, Desert Mountain and Arcadia Ranked as Nation’s Top High School by US News & World Report
US News & World Report evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors. In determining the rankings, schools were analyzed on a state level according to students' scores on standardized tests. Nationally, the schools were assessed on how well they are preparing students for college-level work by considering their performance in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.Three SUSD high schools have earned prestigious recognition by being ranked in the top Arizona high schools. Chaparral High School was ranked #10 in the state, Desert Mountain High School ranked #12 and Arcadia ranked #19. The complete list of Arizona high schools can be found at http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arizona/rankings.
Chaparral Theater Company is holding their 1st Annual Community Shred-a-Thon!!
Chaparral Theater Company, Shred‐it and The Coffee Bean are partnering to help protect your good name from Identity Theft!
Come out and bring your old tax files, junk mail, expired checks, bank statements, etc.
Everything will be shredded ON‐SITE while you watch!
*Students come out and have all your old school papers shredded as you watch!*
Date: Saturday, May 19th
Time: 8:00 AM‐ 12:00 PM
Location: The Shops at Gainey Village
8877 N. Scottsdale Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Click here for Shedit Event Flyer
$5.00 per box or donations will be accepted.
Proceeds to support Chaparral High School Theater Department’s 2012 – 2013 Season of Shows!
A Tax Receipt will be issued for your donation on site along with a Buy One, Get One Beverage FREE from The Coffee Bean!
A Tax Receipt will be issued for your donation on site along with a Buy One, Get One Beverage FREE from The Coffee Bean!
Chaparral Students Selected as Presidential Scholars
Chaparral High School students Aaron Goodman and Daniela L. Radvak were the two students from Arizona selected for the 48th class of Presidential Scholars, which recognizes a total of only 141 high school seniors nationwide for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. The 2012 ceremony will be held June 16, when each honoree will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion.
Advanced Placement Exams
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WEEK ONE
May 7 Chemistry 7:30-12:00 J-600
May 7 Psychology 12:00-4:00 J-600
May 8 Spanish Language 7:30-12:00 A-335
May 9 Calculus AB 7:30-12:00 Library
May 9 Calculus BC 7:30-12:00 J-600
May 10 English Lit. 7:30-12:00 Library (If you have Marsh I-Z)
May 10 English Lit 7:30-12:00 J-600 (If you have Hammond and Marsh A-H)
May 11 United States History 7:30-12:00 - Library
May 9 Calculus BC 7:30-12:00 J-600
May 10 English Lit. 7:30-12:00 Library (If you have Marsh I-Z)
May 10 English Lit 7:30-12:00 J-600 (If you have Hammond and Marsh A-H)
May 11 United States History 7:30-12:00 - Library
May 11 Studio Art 7:30-12:00 - G-208
WEEK TWO
May 14 Biology 7:30-12:00 J-600
May 15 U.S. Government 7:30-12:00 Library
May 15 French Language 12:30-4:00pm A-335
May 15 French Language 12:30-4:00pm A-335
May 16 English Language 7:30-12:00 Library
May 16 Statistics 12:00-4:00 Library
May 17 World History 7:30-12:00 J-600
Two SUSD Students Win Merit Scholarships
Christina Huff, a student at Desert Mountain High School, and Suma Yarrapureddy, a student at Chaparral High School, have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. Huff won a Boeing scholarship, and Yarrapureddy won a Lockheed Martin scholarship. Congratulations!
SCHOOL HOURS:
Office Hours: 7:00 - 3:30pm
BOOKSTORE HOURS: 7:15AM - 2:45PM, CLOSED DURING 2ND HOUR (8:45 - 9:45)
HEALTH OFFICE HOURS: 7:30AM - 2:30PM Closed 6th hour (12:27 - 1:20) except for emergencies
LIBRARY HOURS: 7:30AM - 2:30PM Closed 7th hour (1:27 - 2:20)
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SENIORS:
GRADUATION TIMELINE INFORMATION 2012: CLICK HERE
GET YOUR GRADUATION TICKETS NOW:
If you have not already picked up your 2 free graduation tickets please do so in our bookstore anytime, You may also buy extra tickets @ 5.00 each in the bookstore.
SENIOR BREAKFAST: May 18th @ 8:00am - Double Tree Resort $25.00
Please pay for your breakfast in the bookstore now....
OPEN ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION DAY
If you have received a letter stating that you are accepted for open enrollment or live in our attendance area but attend a private school, please attend one of the dates listed below to meet with a guidance counselor. Please bring with you a current report card/transcript for the enrolling student. You must have completed the enrollment process at http://enrollment.susd.org before meeting with a counselor.
May 24th 9:00, Thrusday A-L
May 25th 9:00, Friday M-Z
REGISTRATION FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
School begins on August 8th for our 2012-2013 school year. Below are the registration dates for students to return and pick up their schedules, books, ID cards and pay for their fees if they have not taken care of that online. We will let you know when the online registration is open for your convenience and when our summer newsletter is available.
August 2nd (Thursday) - 9th Graders 8am-1pm in our Cafeteria
August 3rd (Friday) - 10th Graders 8am-1pm in our Cafeteria
August 6th - (Monday ) - 11th Grades 8am-1pm in our Cafeteria
August 7th - (Tuesday) - 12th Graders 8am-1pm in our Cafeteria
REMEMBER: All unpaid fee's must be paid on or before registration, please call the bookstore if you have any questions regarding your unpaid fee's @ 484-6542/484-6544.
SPORT UNIFORMS:
All sport uniforms must be returned to the equipment manager before registration.
Nurses' Office: Remember we need new Emergency Forms completed every year and they must be returned at registration.
Also, Immunizaitons must be complete and up-to-date to receive your class schedule. You may e-mail them before hand to ChaparralNurse@susd.org or fax to 480-484-6545.
2012-2013 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE
2012-13 High School Planning Guide
Please click on the above link to view the 2012-13 High School Planning Guide
BOOKSTORE FEES/FINES/INFORMATION:
Please Note: ALL student fines MUST be paid before the student may attend any school event. Outstanding fines can be viewed on our website by selecting Parents/On-line Payments or pay your fines in the bookstore.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SUMMER SCHOOL?
Please look here for information on online and classroom options, dates and registration information.
Ready to register ?
- Current CHS freshmen, sophomores and juniors and their parent or guardian should complete this form; then schedule an appointment with their counselor for registration.
- Current 8th graders and for all registrations after 5/23/12, please register with Community Schools (480-484-8620)
Almost! Remember, student registration is not complete until payment is received by Community Schools. Visit the Parent Portal to create an account and/or submit payment. If you have already made a payment in the Parent Portal, thank you.
SUSD Place at Arizona DECA Career Development Conference, Advance to DECA International Career Development Conference
On March 5, Scottsdale Unified School District DECA students from Chaparral, Desert Mountain and Saguaro High Schools attended the Arizona DECA Career Development Conference at Phoenix Civic Plaza & Convention Center. Before attending the conference, students had taken an online test of their knowledge and had submitted a resume. These tasks were included as part of their overall score. During the conference, the students demonstrated their interview and presentation skills. When not competing on Monday, students participated in workshops on a variety of topics to prepare them for their futures. The SUSD students learned a great deal and were very successful. See the Results
The next level of competition is the DECA International Career Development Conference from April 27-May 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At this conference, SUSD will be represented by one junior and five seniors from Desert Mountain High School.
The students representing SUSD at DECA’s International Career Development Conference are:
Clark Cunningham (Business Services Marketing)
Daniel Kovach (Automotive Services Marketing)
Shane Kerley & Nicholas Laca (Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making)
Jackson Fogerty & Jonathan Thompson (Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making)
Daniel Kovach (Automotive Services Marketing)
Shane Kerley & Nicholas Laca (Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making)
Jackson Fogerty & Jonathan Thompson (Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making)
Scottsdale Charros and SUSD Announce the 2012 Outstanding Students and Educators
“The Scottsdale Unified School District is very grateful to have the support of the Scottsdale Charros. The awards recognize and help motivate our teachers and students to continue performing at high levels,” said Superintendent Dr. David J. Peterson. See Charros
REPORT CARDS ONLINE ONLY !!!
Report cards will no longer be mailed home. To access student report cards:
- Go to the Chaparral High School website.
- From the menu on the left hand side of the screen select Chaparral Student Logins.
- Select StudentVUE Login.
- User Name is the student's ID and Password is the student's birthday mmddyyyy.
- Select Report Card from the Navigation menu.
FREE ENGLISH TUTORING
Tuesdays: 2:35-3:35 p.m., Francois E110
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 a.m., Shcolnik E101
Lunches, Adrian C200
Thursdays: 2:35-3:35 p.m., R.Anderson E108
Fridays: 6:30-7:30 a.m., Russo D108
SUSD'S PROACTIVE STANCE ON BULLYING
Every student has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others. Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and its Governing Board are committed to provide a learning environment that is free from harassment or bullying in any form. All individuals associated with SUSD - administration, employees, students and members of the community, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide a working and educational atmosphere free from harassment.SUSD is committed to providing information and continuous training for its administrators and staff members through regular meetings to ensure that they understand the policy and its importance. Please refer to the Student Services page of the SUSD Web site for more information pr view these fliers: No Bullying (english); No Bullying (spanish)
Parent Conferences
Chaparral High School teachers schedule conferences with parents and students based on parent requests. Please contact your child's teacher directly if you would like to schedule a conference.
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