Tempe Union High School District Volume 22, Issue 1 September/October 2015 D ESERT V ISTA S TORM R EPORT

Desert Vista High School, 16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Phone Number: 480-706-7900

Letter from the Principal’s Desk…

Welcome to our ‘20-Year Strong’ 2015-2016 school year! We will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary this fall and invite you all to join us in our celebration of many successes! You will find more information within this newsletter and listed on our website.

We normally share our performance on state assessment tests (AIMS) in relation to schools across the state each year during the fall. As many of you may recall, SB1191 was signed into law on Friday, February 20, 2015, which immediately ended the AIMS high school graduation requirements. However, Inside this Issue the Science AIMS was and is still mandatory for all Biology or Hon- ors Biology students. The 2015 Spring Science AIMS results will be SAT/ACT…………...... 4 provided at a later date as we have not received all individual state PSAT………….………3,5 level data in order to share with you. We have been given very lit- EVIT Tour…………..….6 tle information regarding how school grades/labeling will be deter- Calendars……………..7 mined for 2016-2017, but we do know that the Science AIMS re- Counseling..2-3,8-10 sults will be a part of the calculations. I will keep you informed via Attendance……..….12 my principal letter when more information is provided by the state. Dress Code………...13

The scheduled window of time for Science AIMS testing is mid- Cell Phones………..13 March and AzMERIT, the mandatory state assessment, is sched- Yearbooks………….14 uled for mid-April. Exact dates and schedules will be provided at a Senior Info………….14 later time. Nurse………………...14 Homeless Info…….15 I am pleased to share that our graduating class of 2015 was of- Transcripts………...16 fered over 29 million dollars in scholarship opportunities. As we Library Policies...... 16 embark on our 20th year as Desert Vista High School, we will con- Site Base Council..17 tinue achieving ‘Excellence Through Performance’ due to the part- Dances……………….18 nership we have with our families, outstanding students and the Sports Calendar….22 Grad Night………….23 excellent teaching and support staff. I look forward to successful Blood Drive………...23 year! Homecoming……...18 Tax Credits………….24 Principal, Christine Barela Desert Vista Storm Report Page 2

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Students: If you are having a difficult time deciding which college to attend or would just like more information on a col- lege, you can attend presentations provided by college representatives. Sometimes, the person from the college is the same one that will read your application.

To attend an event of interest to you, sign up on the Desert Vista Counseling Department online Calendar. Some are for Seniors only, others are open to other grade levels.

College Visits:

In-state schools visit monthly Out-of-state schools visit throughout the year Students must sign-up online to attend. Space is limited and many will reach capacity. Posted on Counseling Department Calendar, sent via facebook, text and/or email.

Online college visits sign-ups

Desert Vista Counseling Webpage Calendar

https://www.facebook.com/dvcounseling

To receive messages via text, text @dvcolleges to 8010

Or to receive messages via email, send an email to [email protected] (you may leave the subject line blank)

NEW PROCEDURE FOR E LEVATOR USE

Desert Vista has a new procedure to obtain an electronic elevator card for those students who are on crutches or a wheelchair. Students needing to obtain a cardkey will do the following: Obtain an elevator permission form by seeing the school nurse prior to your school day begin- ning or by going to our desertvista.schoolfusion.us website, click on “STUDENTS” at the top of the page, then scroll down to “NURSE”. When you get to the nurse website, click on the ELEVATOR FORM, print it, complete the form with both parent & student signatures and bring it with you to the nurse. Submit your doctor/trainer order information, with an estimated time of need for the use of the elevator, to the nurse to support your need. Nurse will provide note to leave class few minutes early to get through halls, as well as col- lect elevator form. Elevator card will be obtained from the book store, as a $25 lien will be placed on the stu- dent’s account until the elevator card is returned. Because the elevator card is now electronic, it will be deactivated on the completion date listed on student’s form. Should a student foresee needing an extension of time for his/her elevator card, a student will provide that documentation to the school nurse prior to the deactivation date listed on his/her original paperwork. Thank you in advance for your cooperation & help keeping our students safe! Page 3 Volume 22, Issue 1

PSAT T ESTING SCHEDULE 2015

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015

3 1/2 hour testing window

8:20-11:50 PSAT Test 11:50-12:00 Materials Return 11:50 –12:30 Lunch—10 minutes for material return, 30 minutes for lunch

1st hour—12:35-12:57 pm 2nd hour—1:02-1:24 pm 3rd hour—1:29-1:53 pm 4/5th hour—1:58-2:20 pm 6th hour—2:25-2:47 pm 7th hour—2:52-3:14 pm

COLLEGE APPLICATION AND SAT/ACT INFORMATION

In-State College Applications

For the best chance at scholarships, housing, etc., Seniors planning to apply to ASU, NAU or U of A should submit their applications at the beginning of October. The universities will review applications for admittance and forward scholarship offers starting in October. The application process requires the following documentation:

1. On-line applications available at: • www.asu.edu • http://admissions.arizona.edu/freshmen/applications-incoming-freshmen • www.nau.edu 2. High school transcript, sent from www.parchment.com. 3. SAT/ACT scores sent directly from the testing source. Students choose which schools to send the scores to at the time of registration for the test, otherwise they will need to contact College Board or ACT to request that the scores be sent. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 4

ACT T EST D ATES 2015-16

Please register for the ACT at: www.ACT.org

Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration Period Postmark Deadline (regular fee plus late fee) (regular fee)

September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8-21, 2015

October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 Sept. 19—Oct. 2, 2015

December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7—20, 2015

February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9—15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5—18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7—20, 2016

SAT AND SAT S UBJECT TEST DATES 2015-16 Please check registration deadlines and register at: www.collegeboard.com

Test Date Test Registration Deadline

October 3, 2015 SAT and SAT Subject Tests September 3, 2015 November 7, 2015 SAT and SAT Subject Tests October 9, 2015 December 5, 2015 SAT and SAT Subject Tests November 5, 2015 January 23, 2016 SAT and SAT Subject Tests December 28, 2015 March 5, 2016 SAT Test only February 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 SAT and SAT Subject Tests April 8, 2016 June 4, 2016 SAT and SAT Subject Tests May 5, 2016 Page 5 Volume 22, Issue 1

Juniors Begin Registration: Monday, 9/7/15 Sophomores Begin Registration: Monday, 9/14/15 Freshmen & Non-DVHS students Begin Registration: Monday, 9/21/15 All Registration ENDS Friday, October 4, 2015

The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Wednesday, October 14th starting at 8:20 AM—bring your receipt and a picture ID! Go to the DV Bookstore to pay for your test, the testing fee is $20. Please make checks payable to Desert Vista High School. Your receipt from the Bookstore and a photo ID will be required to check in on the day of the test. If you do not have a photo ID you will not be admitted to the test.

If you have questions please contact Amanda Domino at [email protected] Desert Vista Storm Report Page 6

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK -UP

Our Security Staff has become concerned that procedures for picking up students are often being disre- garded in the student parking lot at the end of the day. Security is looking out for the safety of your children, and over the years has created a system for parents to pick up their student in an efficient manner. It is not the perfect solution; however, the SAFETY of the children comes first! Trying to circum- vent the system and avoiding Security directing traffic may result in an unfortunate accident. We want to be proactive in preventing any such mishaps. We ask for your patience and respect for our Security Staff as they are there for the safety of your children. Timing is everything, if you’re coming before or when the bell rings at the end of the school day, you can expect delays. If you arrive 10 - 15 minutes later your experience will be vastly different and move much quicker. From the time the bell rings at 3:12 PM until approximately 3:30 PM when the lot is almost empty is 16 minutes. Staggering your pickup time will reduce everyone’s stress and risk of mishaps.

NO PICK UP IN BUS TURNAROUND.

TEACHER APPRECIATION C OMMITTEE

Approximately four times a year appreciated. Items that will be [email protected], or the teachers and staff are needed include snacks, drinks 480-706-7907 treated to desserts prior to their and door prizes; the Committee meetings. will contact you through e-mail. Thank you in advance for your The Hospitality Committee If you are interested in discuss- support! would like to thank the DV fami- ing what that involves, or serv- lies and friends who have been ing and/or helping in any ca- involved in this in the past. pacity please contact Your generosity is very much Ms. Tomika Bethea at

EVIT T OUR 2015-16

Considering taking an EVIT course next year? The Guidance Office has set up a tour for those students interested in EVIT for next year on Friday, November 6th from 8:15 – 11:30 AM. Desert Vista is proud to If your student is interested, please have them register on Counseling calendar to sign up. A partner with the East Valley permission slip is required, so plan ahead and sign up before October 30th. Institute of Technology.

C HANGE OF ADDRESS?

The Post Office will not forward school or district mail, so if you move, you need to provide the Atten- dance Department with your current utility statement reflecting your new address. Thank you! Page 7 Volume 22, Issue 1

ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION TEST

This year the ASVAB test will be given on Wednesday February 10th, 2016

Testing time is 3 hours. Schedule Plan: Check-in: 7:30 am Test Start Time: 8:00 am Test End: 11:15 am Location: Library PD Room

CTE TEST DATES 2015-2016

Fall Testing : Friday, November 20, 2015

Spring Testing: Tuesday, April 19, 2016

HALF D AYS , 12:15 PM R ELEASE

There are two half days scheduled for Professional Development, on September 23, 2015 and February 10, 2016. Please note that lunch is not served on those two half days.

SEMESTER ONE SCHOOL C ALENDAR 2015-16

August 1 Friday First day of school for freshmen August 4 Monday First day of school for all other students September 1 Monday Labor Day Holiday October 2 Friday End of first quarter October 5-9 Monday-Friday Fall Break October 12 Monday Start of second quarter October 14 Wednesday PSAT “Late start schedule” (page November 11 Tuesday Veterans’ Day Holiday November 27-28 Thursday-Friday Thanksgiving Holiday December 17-18 Thursday-Friday First Semester Exams December 22 Monday Beginning of Winter Holiday Desert Vista Storm Report Page 8

C OUNSELING OFFICE DUTIES 2015-16

In an effort to improve your ability to get in touch with your child’s counselor, we have implemented a “telephone tree” system. Call the general Desert Vista number at 480.706.7900, and press the number five (5). The greeting will then prompt you to choose an option for the counselor. The option numbers are as follows:

Amie Hickel 1 Helen Hale 6 Classes of 2017 Gifted Counselor Grades 10-12 P-T Grades 10-12 U-Z Tempe Social Services Counselor

Kate Dowd 2 Karen Hinds 7 Grades 10-12 A-De Grades 10-12 Di-J

Mickey Krebs 3 John Matthews 8 Grades 10-12 K-O Freshman/Transition Counselor

Diana Brown 4 Mark Kulik 9 CTE Support Specialist Class of 2016 Gifted

Kari Fischer 5 Beth Lyon 0 Classes of 2016, 2018, 2019 Gifted Counseling Office Assistant

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE

The Counseling Office hours are 7:30 am to 3:45 pm every day, with Counselors taking their lunch on Blue schedule days from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm, Gold schedule days from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm, and on Early release days from 12:25pm to 12:50 pm. Students are always welcome to visit the department before school, after school and dur- ing their lunch period. Additionally, we invite you to “like” our Desert Vista Counseling Department page on Facebook for regular updates.

For more information CLICK HERE to visit the Counseling Department website. Page 9 Volume 22, Issue 1

D UAL E NROLLMENT /AP I NFORMATION

Desert Vista provides two different programs that allow students to either earn college or waive university coursework. Please use the following web- sites, also found on the Counseling Department's website, to determine how colleges and universities treat these classes:

Dual Enrollment-- www.aztransfer.com AP Credit Policy-- http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/ index.jsp

SOPHOMORE /JUNIOR PARENT COLLEGE PREP NIGHT

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 PSAT/SAT/ACT Testing Information Dr. Joe McDonald Auditorium In-State University Information 6:30-8:00 PM Out-of-State University Information NCAA/NAIA athletics The evening’s topics will include: Dual Enrollment vs. AP credits Community College Choices Scholarships and Financial Aid

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarship information and applications can updated regularly. Seniors should check the site be found on the Desert Vista Counseling weekly; juniors, sophomores and freshmen Department website by CLICKING HERE. should check every two weeks. Every scholarship opportunity Desert Vista Want updates via text or email? receives is posted on this site. This site is

NOTES FROM THE DV B OOKSTORE

If your students still have outstanding debt or books, please take care of this as soon as possible. The Bookstore staff can help you determine what remains outstanding on your students’ records

If you have textbooks that you no longer need because of schedule changes, please return them as soon as possible as we may have other students who need those textbooks.

Senior Parents and Seniors: please remember that your student will not receive a diploma at graduation if they still have out- standing debt or books. Start early and keep up with this as the year progresses, so there are no surprises at the end of the school year.

*** The bookstore now accepts, Visa, Master Card and/or debit cards

Have a wonderful school year! Please let us know if we may assist you in any way.

Becky Salazar, Bookstore Manager Desert Vista Storm Report Page 10

CANVAS AND COLLEGE AND CAREER R EADINESS

Looking for resources to help your student prepare for life after high school? The Guidance Department has incorpo- rated lessons on Canvas to help your student begin the process of college and career planning.

1. Log onto your student’s canvas account using their user name and password 2. Scroll onto Courses 3. A drop down menu appears with a list of your student courses, select the course title entitled DV (your student’s year of graduation) Guidance 4. Click on Modules in the left hand column 5. Click on the first lesson and follow the directions

Take a few moments to log on and discuss with your child their post-secondary plan.

STUDENTVUE /PARENTVUE SUMMARY

This program is our district’s information and grade reporting system. Both parents and students will need an Activation Key to set up the account, and will be used while the student attends Desert Vista. Once the account has been activated, you will have access to the following information: Messages from specific teachers Calendar of scheduled classroom events/due dates for assignments Attendance showing tardies, excused, school-related, and unexcused absences Course History showing grades and credits earned. This information is cumulative from the be- ginning of the student’s enrollment. Also included in this tab is a link called “Graduation Status”. This shows all of the courses required to graduate along with a summary of credits required, earned, and in progress, along with AIMS test scores (if applicable). Grade Book shows current progress and/or grade reports Health which shows student’s immunizations Report Card that is enabled during a specific quarter/semester grading period. These reports are also mailed home School Information which provides easy access to all to the names of all staff members and their email addresses Parchment Login is where students create an account, and can VIEW unofficial transcripts and SEND official transcripts to colleges/universities. Currently, only the Class of 2016 can access transcripts through Parchment. All other grade levels can view their credit history through COURSE HISTORY Kuder Login takes students to their self-created four-year plan. Once this account is created (typically during freshman year), it is accessed by the student during spring class registration Student Canvas Login gives students access to the district’s current Learning Management System

If either the Student or ParentVue account is disabled, or you are experiencing problems logging in, please contact our Library Staff at [email protected] Page 11 Volume 22, Issue 1 Desert Vista Storm Report Page 12

24-HOUR ATTENDANCE LINE 480-706-7906

Only parents or legal guardians may call the attendance line. Please call the Attendance Line and choose one of three options:

Option 1 If the student needs to leave campus early and receive an off campus pass, please leave the following information: the student’s name and student ID number, spelling the last name clearly; your name and relationship to the student; and the time and reason the student will be leaving campus. It is imperative you state that the student is allowed to drive or walk off campus, or who will be picking them up. Students are to sign out through the front office be- fore leaving campus.

Option 2 To report an absence or late arrival for a freshman or sophomore student please leave the following information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason for the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.

Option 3 To report an absence or late arrival for a junior or senior student please leave the following information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason for the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.

If you have questions regarding an attendance matter press 0.

*Excessive absences, (11 or more) excused or unexcused, may result in a loss of credit per class, per semester. Eleven absences in four or more classes may result in the student being withdrawn from school.

Desert Vista has implemented an automated calling system. If your child is marked absent in one or more classes, you will receive an automated phone call. If your child was absent, please call the appropriate atten- dance line option. If you think your child was marked absent in error, please have the student check with his/ her teacher the following day.

Desert Vista is a closed campus. Do not call to request off campus passes for your children to leave for lunch. Students will not be released during their lunch hour unless picked up by parents or legal guardians. Please come in and sign the student out. Students are not to be picked up curbside.

Parents going out-of-town and leaving students in the care of a designated adult must provide the attendance office with a notarized statement with the caretaker’s name and telephone numbers.

In our attempt to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum and student learning to a maximum, instruction time will not be interrupted except in emergency situations. The front office staff will not be able to hold, take or deliver student items. However, we do understand that a student may forget some items, therefore a parent/ guardian may wait in the front office until passing period whereby the front office staff will page the student. The parent will then be able to hand the items to his or her child. Page 13 Volume 22, Issue 1

D ESERT VISTA DRESS CODE 2015-16

A dress code at Desert Vista has been established to promote a positive school envi- ronment. We want to provide the freedom for students to express themselves within the set of parameters listed below.

Attire or accessories which advertise, display and/or promote any drug, alcohol or tobacco, sexual activity, violence, disrespect and/or bigotry towards any group or person are not allowed. Dress, jewelry and other accessories that present risk to the health, safety, and general welfare of the students, or which express obscenities, immodestly expose the chest, abdomen, legs or buttocks are prohibited. (No BBBB—breasts, bellies, backs or butts). Tube tops, halter tops or dresses without over-the-shoulder straps are not acceptable forms of attire. Low cut or see-through shirts, underwear worn as outerwear, tube tops, halter tops, tops that are low-cut are not permitted to be worn at school. Pants must pulled to hip level and secured tightly to ensure that undergarments are not exposed and that pants are not dragging on the ground. Cut-offs, muscle tee’s, spiked jewelry and/or wallet chains are examples of cloth- ing, attire or accessories which are not permitted to be worn at school. Shoes must be worn. House slippers or shoes with soles similar are deemed un- safe and not school appropriate. Sunglasses and hats may not be worn in the classroom. Dress Code Pajamas are prohibited. No bandanas or doo rags are allowed at school or school activities. policies are displayed On campus, the faculty, staff and administration have the responsibility to interpret and enforce this policy. The administration retains the final discretion to determine around our that the garment or accessory meets the dress code. Dress code policies will be dis- played on and around campus. campus.

CELL PHONE AND OTHER DIGITAL DEVICES POLICY 2015-16

In order to meet our goals, we have modified our school cell phone usage policy. We must minimize distrac- tions if we are to maintain academic excellence. Cell phones will be prohibited during instruction time (unless directed by inTech Zones”. No Tech Zones include all restrooms, PE locker rooms, front office, and library (during instruction structor) and “No time). 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. 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 respon- sibility 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. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 14

SENIOR PHOTOS AND YEARBOOK R ECOGNITIONS

Yearbook Yearbooks are on sale now in the bookstore for $65. Reserve your copy today. Create the story of our year together with the Storm Yearbook staff! ReplayIt.com is an interactive website that allows our school community to upload and share the most memorable photos from the year. Since the yearbook staff can't be everywhere at every moment, you can help everyone see DV from all perspectives. It’s your chance to have more of you and your friends in the yearbook. Go to Replayit.com and login to send your best photos directly to the Storm yearbook staff. Let's capture the best year of your life...in a book that last a lifetime. For more details, you can contact Mrs. Coro in A-156 or at [email protected].

Senior pics Lou Coopey’s All Pro School Photography is the official yearbook photographer for the 2014-2015 year. The studio will photograph underclassmen at DV August 29 and 30 and all seniors at the studio through September. There is no sitting fee for the yearbook portraits, but packet information will be distributed by the studio for underclassmen and onsite for Seniors. Only All Pro Photography photos are used in the portraits section of the yearbook. Contact the studio at 480-830-5667 with questions and for deadlines.

Senior Recognition Ads Be sure to turn in your Senior Recognition Ads to the Storm Yearbook staff. Sizes include 1/8 page ($85), ¼ ($150), ½ ($250) and Full ($425) page ads. The deadline for placing an ad is December 1, 2012. Pick up order forms in the Bookstore or front office. Contact the Storm Yearbook staff through the School Fusion Site or at [email protected] for additional details.

NOTES FROM THE NURSE As we approach the cooler months of flu season-remember that the seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines are available at many local pharmacies, so you can immunize before it gets you and your family down.

Also, it is important that you remember that you SHOULD NOT send your child to school with temperature of 100.0 or higher. Keep your kids home when they are sick.

Please emphasize good hygiene. This means teaching them to cough/sneeze into their elbows, good hand washing habits and keeping their hands away from their faces.

The school has hand sanitizer placed in many locations around the campus. If you would like to do- nate bottles of sanitizer (or boxes of tissues) for the school’s common areas or classrooms, please send them in to school with your students.

We are grateful for all you do to help us keep Desert Vista a healthy campus!

If you have any questions please contact our school nurse, Jean Kennedy. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 15

M C KINNEY -VENTO HOMELESS INFORMATION

If due to loss of housing and/or economic hardship, you must live in a shelter, motel, vehicle or camp- ground, on the street, in abandoned buildings or trailers or other inadequate accommodations, or doubled up with relatives or friends because you cannot find or afford housing, then according to the McKinney-Vento Act, you may be considered homeless.

KNOW THE Your children have the right to: Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You must be given ac- NINE cess to the same public education provided to other students. RIGHTS Continue in the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last at- FOR tended, if that is your choice and is feasible. The school district's local liaison for homeless education must assist them, if needed, and offer them the right to appeal a decision regarding their choice of HOMELESS school if it goes against their wishes.

Receive transportation to the school they attended before they became homeless or the school they last attended, if they request such transportation.

Attend a school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. Stu- dents cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.

Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment.

Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

Enroll and attend classes in the school of their choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment.

Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in these programs.

Receive free lunch program.

Please contact The McKinney Vento Site Liaison for further questions.

WATER B OTTLE R EFILL STATIONS

Three water stations are available on campus for use in refilling water bottles. One is in the gym lobby, one is in front of the nurse’s office and there is one in the cafeteria. Remember, students can bring water into our campus buildings. Fountain drinks, power drinks, coffee and anything other than water are not allowed in the hallways, classrooms or library. While we want to be certain our students increase their environmental sensitivity and remain hydrated, we also want to continue to be consci- entious of the upkeep of our school. For more information on these water stations click on this link: http://www.green-talk.com/2010/08/31/elkays-ezh2o-water-refill-station-the-end-of-plastic-water- Page 16 Volume 22, Issue 1

T RANSCRIPT R EQUESTS /RECORDS Official and Unofficial Transcript Requests Students and parents can order transcripts through Parchment.com (www.parchment.com). Parch- ment is a bit particular in regards to how data is matched up to the transcript we upload to them and how you fill out your registration form. Here are some helpful tips to ensure your transcript is released quickly and accurately: Use your official name that is listed on your birth certificate; no nicknames. Make sure your birth date is correct. The graduation date reflects the correct year (i.e. graduation year 2016). Create ONE account only. Here are the steps to create an account with Parchment: Go to Parchment.com & select the “Sign Up” link on the homepage. Pick Parent or Student and complete the registration page. Once registered, select “My Transcripts”. On the next step, leave the box “Parchment Registration Code” blank. Instead, use your mouse to sign your signature and mark/fill all other fields below appropriately to complete your registration. Parchment.com does NOT send SAT/ACT scores. If you need an official copy of these scores sent to your college/university, please visit collegeboard.org for SAT scores or act.org for ACT scores. Fees will apply. If you should need assistance, or if your transcript does not get sent to the college, university, etc., please contact Parchment support through their portal or at 888.662.0874. They will be able to quickly assess the problem and assist in what needs to be done to correct it.

LIBRARY /MEDIA CENTER

The Library will be open at 7:15 AM each day and close on regular school days at 4 pm.

The facility will close shortly after the final bell on early release days.

Usage during school hours will require a teacher-signed pass. No food or drink (with the exception of water) is allowed in the Library or the computer labs. The Library will be open during lunch time for students who need to work on school-related projects and assignments. Any other activities such as playing games or socializing must take place in other designated areas on campus that remain open during lunch time. We will continue to adhere to the fire code capacity, and as such, students will be advised that if they are not doing school-related work and/or we are at or nearly over capacity, they will be asked to leave the Library to make room for students who are waiting to enter to do school work. We thank everyone for their continued support and understanding.

Please contact Ms. Tomika Bethea if there are any questions about these policies.

E NGLISH D EPTARTMENT NOVEL CHECK -OUT PROCEDURES

The English Department has over 20,000 copies of novels that students at every grade level check out for reading and study during their novel units. English teachers bring their classes to the Library to check novels in and out, resulting in automatic tracking of late or lost books, making the whole process easier on the teachers! Students must return their previously-used novels in order to get the next one. Please help your students remember to turn in their completed novels so they can obtain the next one without delay. Additionally, lost books must be paid for in the Bookstore before another may be checked out. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 17

SITE BASE COUNCIL

The Site Base Council is an appointment only, Patti Benster—Community elected council who meet at attendance is open to all. Member 7:00 PM on the second Mackenzie Saunders—TSTDC Monday of each month in the 2015-2016 Council President Administrative Conference Christine Barela—Principal Ryan Cuenca—Student Body Room. Tomika Bethea—Co-chair and Vice-President Assistant Principal We work closely with the Shawna Thue—Co-chair and New members will be up- school administrators teacher dated by November newslet- providing guidance and input Francios Dastous—Teacher ter on issues vital to the success Angie Kaufman—Classified Please keep in mind of the school. We assess the Staff needs of the school and Josh Jolin—Altadena Liaison latex balloons community, determine the Stephanie Phillips—Akimel will not be allowed on most pressing needs, and set Principal priorities for action. While Amy Whiteley—Parent campus or at public voting membership is by Mary Kay Carpten—Parent events. We have students on campus who are severely allergic to latex. SITE BASE COUNCIL AWARDS Mylar balloons are fine. Each quarter the Site Base Council accepts nominations to recog- nize the outstanding contributions of a teacher, a classified staff member, a student and a parent or member of the community. Please CLICK HERE to access the nomination form and submit your nomination to Ms. Shawna Thue

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN TEAM

The CIP Team is made up of Desert Vista staff Vision: We strive for excellence by engaging volunteers working to ensure Desert Vista’s our community, promoting accountability, continued accreditation and continuous im- fostering responsibility, and provement. The team meets on Thursday morn- encouraging life-long learning. ings. This team is preparing for our next ac- creditation visit which will happen in February Representation: 2016. Chris Klein-Fine Arts Katrina Montoya - English The mission and vision statements, which are Linda Rodish-Social Studies posted in each classroom, are: Paula Colmere - Special Ed. Dan Hinds - Business Kari Fischer - Counseling Mission: Desert Vista inspires a community of Cassandra Cline-McKenzie - Science learning by Mark Byrne-Quinn - Math demonstrating excellence in academics, arts, Mickey Krebs-Counseling and extra-curricular activities. Stacy White-Nielsen - Administration Christine Barela - Administration LaNette Lange—Classified Page 18 Volume 22, Issue 1

SCHOOL DANCES

We will be having three guest. Lighting in the gym will will be notified, and they will be dances this year, Homecom- include the security lights at subject to a minimum ten-day ing and Prom. The admini- both ends of the gym regard- off-campus suspension. They stration would like to share less of the indirect lighting also may lose their privileges to with parents and students provided by the DJ. No sug- attend future school dances. some guidelines for dances at gestive or lewd dancing will We want school dances to be the school. Students must be allowed. We will not allow fun and memorable; a positive show a current Desert Vista behavior at dances that experience for all students. identification card to be per- should be embarrassing to Dances start at 7:30 pm and mitted into a dance. Students students and their families. end promptly at 10:30 pm. If are not allowed to leave and No lap dancing will be toler- you are picking up your son or re-enter a dance under any ated. Any students dancing daughter, please pick them up circumstances. Guests are inappropriately will be asked at 10:30 pm. permitted with proper paper- to leave and will be banned work and prior approval from from future dances. Purses, Dance Schedule: the Activities Office—the ad- bags, clothing and vehicles ministration will post guest can be searched for items you October 31—Homecoming pass information three weeks may not bring into a prior to each event. Guests dance. Items such as drink must have a guest pass and containers, water bottles, or January 30— Sadie’s Dance picture identification card to any item that may contain an enter the dance. Guests can- illegal substance will not be April 16—Prom Homecoming not be in Middle School/ allowed inside the gate. Stu- Junior High School and must dents who arrive under the Theme and Location to be is October 31 be under the age of 21. Stu- influence will be referred to announced at a later date. dents are limited to one the on-duty officer, parents

DESERT VISTA CHEER

We are looking for all cheerleaders and their parents to join us for the 20 Year Cheer Reunion on the evening of Thursday, October 29. We will also be cheering at the game on Friday night. Please contact Coach Rademacher at [email protected] for details or to RSVP. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 19

DESERT VISTA E ARLY LEARNING CENTER

Desert Vista Early Center is currently enrolling for 2015-2016 school year. Our program is available to children (2.5-5) of teachers, staff, and community members. We offer afford- able, licensed, quality care. Our "Thunder Tykes" are provided a structured environment with meaningful opportunities to acquire knowledge in all areas key to their development. We enrich our program with embedded opportunities like basic sign language, Spanish lessons, Kindergarten prep for our pre-k children, and safety education taught by our on campus school resource officer. Other educational and fun opportunities include bi- weekly field trips to our on campus library, Desert Vista assemblies, and monthly yoga lessons.

If you or someone you know is interested our dynamic program, please call or stop by the Early Learning Center. Registration packets are available in our center, in DV's main office at recep- tion, and on DV's website under Thunder Tyke's Preschool. If you have any questions, please contact Jody Cadwell at [email protected] or call 480-706-7937.

THUNDER THEATRE COMPANY

Thunder Theatre Company presents:

Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

This is the unsettling tale of a Victorian-era barber who returns home to London after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. Told as a melodrama, you do not want to miss this!

Date and Time: October 15th at 7 pm and October 16th at 4pm and 7 pm Location: Desert Vista Black Box Theatre

Tickets: $6 for students and $7 for adults Page 20 Volume 22, Issue 1

STAFF IN T HE SPOTLIGHT

A MANDA G OE

Freshman Football Featured on Channel 12

This year the Desert Vista Freshman football team ended their summer conditioning sessions with a different empha- sis on flexibility and core strength. DV’s own Amanda Goe stepped in and ran the team through 60 minutes of hot yoga. Hot yoga because it was 101 degrees outside. The team is large enough so that the yoga practice had to be ran on the softball field. The team Loved it. Cameron Cox KPNX Channel 12 heard about the unique way to end camp and came out to video and feature the team on the news. Cameron a sports anchor at Channel 12 and a former college football player even emphasized the importance of hip flexibility to the team. Ms. Goe states that yoga practice pro- vides benefits to athletes in a number of way. Some of these include the use of lung space, or movement with breath and stilling the mind for focused performance. Ms. Goe teaches at DV and currently has four classes of Yoga 1 & 2 and one advanced class. Coach O’Keefe is hoping to bring her back late in the season to help stretch out the kinks.

Click on the following link to see the story: http://www.12news.com/story/sports/2015/07/10/desert-vista-football-giving-yoga-a-try/29998609/ Desert Vista Storm Report Page 21

B OYS GOLF

I am proud to provide the official roster for this year's Desert Vista Boys Golf Team. Our season has now started as we are competing in the Ahwatukee Cup and Brophy Invitational to begin the season. Our season will end with the Divi- sion 1 State Championship on November 4th and 5th at Aguila Golf Course. Please email me if you have any ques- tions about our program at [email protected]

The following student athletes made it through a competitive week of tryouts and will be representing our program for the 2015 season:

Jack Snyder Jared Costello Trent Nietzel Davis Evans Mike Arnold Gavin Chan Corbin Lappin Casey Lederer Camden Hortline Jack Harris Daltun Greub Ryan Hartman Tyler Svendson Sameer Bissessur Conor Flynn

D ESERT VISTA SPEECH & DEBATE NEWS

Desert Vista’s Speech and Debate team capped off an incredible year with a historic performance at the National Speech and De- 3. Munster High School, Indiana - 80 points bate Association's National Championship Tournament this past 4. Eagan High School, Minnesota - 78 points week. For the third year in a row DV finished the National Champi- 5. Apple Valley High School, Minnesota - 76 points onship Tournament as a School of Outstanding Distinction given to 6. James Logan High School, California - 76 points the top ten scoring teams in the United States. While the National 7. Nova High School, Florida 68 points Speech and Debate Association does not officially release the total 8. University School, Florida 68 points number of points or the placing for the top 10 schools the Thunder 9. Plano West High School, Texas - 68 points scored a record 132 points en route to being the highest scoring 10. Archbishop Mitty High School, California – 64 points team in the United States, outscoring the next closest team Bel- larmine College Prep from California by an astounding 40 points. Individual Results No team has scored more than 118 points since the National Ryan Fedasiuk, Congressional Debate – 2nd in the United Speech and Debate Association changed the rules regarding points States in 2013. DV was lead by a recording breaking performance from its Prianka Kumar, Congressional Debate – 3rd place in the Congressional Debaters. The Thunder placed a record six students United States in the final round, three of whom placed in the top 6 in their event. Ben Kilano, Congressional Debate – 5th place in the United Desert Vista also became the first school in the recorded history of States the NSDA National Championship Tournament to win both top Pre- Philip Mackenzie, Humorous Interpretation – 7th place in siding Officer awards. Senior Ryan Fedasiuk ended his career by the United States winning the Senate Leadership Award which is presented to the Michael Solomentsev, Congressional Debate – 10th place in student whose peers vote them as the most outstanding Congres- the United States sional Debater at the tournament for a second year in a row. This Simon Essig Aberg, Congressional Debate – 14th place in strong performance lead Desert Vista to winning the Senator Karl the United States E. Mundt Trophy. The Mundt Trophy, awarded since the first Na- Alex Wakefield, Congressional Debate – Top 24 in the United tional Student Congress in 1938, is presented to the school with States the largest number of cumulative Mackenzie Saunders, Duo Interpretation – Top 30 in the participation points in Congressional United States Debate at the National Tournament Emily Giel, Duo Interpretation - Top 30 in the United States Haley Witt, Duo Interpretation – Top 30 in the United States 2015 National Speech and Debate Nick Lange, Duo Interpretation – Top 30 in the United States Association Top Ten Teams (Schools Richard Bui, Original Oratory – Top 80 in the United States of Outstanding Distinction) Stephanie Miller, Extemporaneous Speaking - Top 100 in the United States 1. Desert Vista High School, Arizona Michelle Borbon, Policy Debate – Top 100 in the United 132 points State 2. Bellarmine College Prep, Califor- nia - 92 points Amy Lin, Policy Debate – Top 100 in the United States Varsity/JV/FR Volleyball Golf-Girls 4:00/5:00/6:00 PM Home @ Foothills Golf Club 3:00 PM 8/24 H Perry 8/26 @ Mountain Pointe Scrim- 8/26 @ Dobson, Desert Ridge AT Sunland Village mage (6:00) 8/31 @ Chandler, Casteel AT Oakwood Golf Club 9/1 @ Liberty 9/3 H Mountain Ridge 9/2 @ Mountain Pointe AT Ahwatukee CC 9/9 H Highland 9/4,5 @ Antigua Invite AT McCormick Ranch 9/10 @ Gilbert 9/7-9 @ M/T/C City Meet 9/15 @ Basha 9/14 H Basha 9/18-19 @ Westwood Tourney of 9/17 @ Aguila Invite AT Aguila Golf Club Champions 9/19 @ Tempe City Invite 9/22 @ Sunnyslope 9/23 H Chaparral, Corona 9/23 H Notre Dame Prep 9/24 H Perry 9/25,26 @ Prescott Golf Tourn AT Antelope Hills Varsity Football 9/28 @ Williams Field 9/28 @ Xavier, Chaparral AT Phoenix Country Club 9/29 H Mesa 7:00 PM 9/30 @ Hamilton AT Lonetree Golf Course 10/2-3 @ NIKE Tourn of Champs

8/11 Scrimmage @ 6pm 11/54,5 @ State Championships (Aguila) 10/6 @ Hamilton 8/21 @ Highland 10/13 H Mountain Pointe (Dig 8/28 @ La Cost Cyn (Cali) Pink) 9/4 H Williams Field 10/16, 17 @ NFinity SOCAL 9/11 H Basha Volleyball Tourn 9/18 @ Liberty Refer to http://www.aiaonline.org/ 10/20 @ Corona 9/25 @ Horizon 10/22 H Campo Verde for directions and venues, as well 10/27 @ Chandler 10/1 H Mountain Pointe 10/9 H Red Mountain as game date and time changes. 10/28 @ Xavier 10/23 @ Desert Ridge 10/29 H Queen Creek (Senior 10/30 H Mountain View (Mesa) Night)

Golf-Boys Badminton Home @ Club West 3:30 PM 3:30 PM JV/V 8/24-26 H Ahwatukee Cup 8/28-29 @ Brophy Invite (Grayhawk GC) 8/27,28 @ Highland Hawks Tourney 9/1 H Casa Grande, Perry 9/1 H McClintock 9/3 @ Campo Verde, Queen Creek, Skyline JV Football 9/3 @ Millennium 9/8 @ Chandler, McClintock, Chandler Prep 9/9 @ Basha 9/10 @ Highland, Skyline 6:00 PM 9/10 H Marcos de Niza 9/15 H Vista Grande, Desert Ridge, Red Mountain 9/17 @ Gilbert 9/18, 19 @ Aguila Invite (9am) 8/26 H Brophy 9/18 @ Hamilton 9/22 @ Mountain View, Highland 9/10 @ Basha 9/24 @ Mountain Ridge 9/30, 10/1 @ Dobson Open Tourney (Dobson Ranch GC) 9/17 H Liberty 9/26 @ Independence Invite 10/6 @ Mountain View, Campo Verde 9/24 H Horizon 9/30 H Ironwood 10/16, 17 @ Mountain Ridge Invite (Flagstaff) 9/30 @ Mountain Pointe 10/2 @ Chandler 10/20 @ Hamilton, Williams Field 10/8 @ Red Mountain 10/14 H Xavier 11/4, 5 State Championships at Aguila 10/15 H Highland 10/16 @ ASU Prep Academe 10/22 H Desert Ridge 10/19 H Mountain Pointe 10/29 @ Mountain View (Mesa) 10/20 H Corona 10/21 H Tempe

Boys/Girls Cross Country Freshman Football Swimming 6:00 PM 9/5 @ Peaks Invitational (Buffalo Park, Flagstaff) 4:00 PM 9/5 @ Chino Invite (Chino, CA) 8/26 @ Brophy A (6 pm) NOZOMI Pool 9/11 @ Desert Soltice X-C Festival (Crooked Tree 8/26 @ Brophy B (8 pm) GC, Tucson) 9/8 @ Campo Verde B 9/3 @ Hamilton (3:00pm) 9/19 @ Woodbridge Invitation (Orange Cnty Great 9/9 H Basha A 9/10 @ Mesa Mountain View Park, Irvine) 9/15 H Mountain View (Mesa) B 9/17 H Chandler (3:30 pm) 9/26 @ Doug Conley Invite (Shalimar CC, Tempe) 9/16 @ Liberty A 9/19 @ Wolves/Thunder Invite 10/2 @ Desert Twilight CC Fest (Grande Sports 9/24 @ Horizon A (Chandler) Acad, Casa Grande) 9/29 H Pinnacle B 9/23 @ Brophy/Xavier (4:00 pm) 10/16 @ Titan Invitational (Crossroads Park, Gil- 9/30 H Mountain Pointe A 9/29 H Arcadia bert) 10/7 H Red Mountain A 10/1 H Mountain Pointe 10/22 @ Tempe City Meet Kiwanis Park, Tempe 10/13 @ Cesar Chavez B 10/17 @ Thunder Sparky Invite 10/31 @ Sectional Champ (Crossroads Park, Gil- 10/14 @ Highland A (5 pm) (ASU) bert) 10/21 @ Desert Ridge B (5 pm) 10/23 @ Brophy/Xavier/Mesa MV Tri- 11/7 @ State Championship (Cave Creek Golf 10/21 @ Desert Ridge A (6:30 pm) team relays (4:00 pm) Course) 10/28 H Mountain View A (Mesa) 10/28 @ Tempe All City 11/21 @ Nike Cross National Regions (Grande (McClintock) Sports Acad, Casa Grande) 10/31 @ Last Chance Invite 12/5 @ Nike Cross Nationals (Portland, OR) if (Phx Swim Club) qualified 11/6,7 @ State (Skyline Aquatic Center) Updated 8/31/15 SUBJECT TO CHANGE Desert Vista Storm Report Page 23

GRAD NIGHT 2016

Planning will be getting under quickly for Grad Night 2016.

The purpose of Grad Night is to have a well-planned event for the graduating seniors to attend after commencement.

To provide this safe and enjoyable experience we need help from interested parents. If you are interested in getting involved with this committee please email Thunder Board at [email protected]

Please consider helping with this important event. Let’s keep our Grads safe!

DVHS B AND SCHEDULE

Desert Vista is proud to announce the fall schedule for the 2014 “State Runner’s Up” and four-time State Champion Marching band program. In addition to the following schedule the Marching Band performs at half time of our home varsity football games. You will find our fall sports schedule on page 23—please come out and support our musicians! (For specific competition times and details please visit the calendar at www.thunderband.org) Saturday, September 26—DV Marching Invitational (“Thunder in the Hills”) Wednesday, September 30th—Fall Band Concert (free) Saturday, October 17– ASU Band Day (P.M.—TBA)

K EY C LUB B LOOD D RIVE T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 22

Desert Vista’s Key Club will host its first blood drive of the year on Tuesday, September 22. Once again partnering with United Blood Services, our Key Club blood drive will be from 7:00 AM through 11:30 AM in the school’s Small Gymnasium. Anyone who is 18 or over may sign up to donate, and students 16 or 17 years of age can sign up with a signed parental consent form. Key Club members will be in the cafeteria each day until the day of the drive with sign-up information, or you may contact John Olson at 480-706-7972, or visit www.BloodHero.com (sponsor code: Thunder). The Key Club welcomes parents and community members to join us in this important endeavor. “Find the hero in you, donate three times a year!” Page 24 Volume 22, Issue 1

E VENTS CALENDAR /ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note that our current events calendar is located on the school’s website. You stay up to date on what’s happening at DV by clicking HERE or on the logo to the right. Please come out and support all of the amazing students at DV in their extra-curricular endeavors!

Additionally, daily announcements are accessible on the home page of the School’s web site— and by CLICKING HERE.

PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE

Desert Vista has regularly scheduled PEST CONTROL services on the second Monday of each month. Please note this date on your calendar if your student(s) has/have sensitivity to the chemicals.

TAX CREDIT DONATION

State law allows Arizonans to jointly may take advantage of CLICK HERE to print a copy of contribute up to $400 to this tax credit. A maximum of the form. If you choose to mail public schools for extra $200 can be deducted per the form with your check to the curricular activities, and then individual tax return, or Desert Vista Bookstore (at deduct that amount directly couples filing a joint return 16440 South 32nd St., Phoe- from their state income taxes may deduct a maximum of nix, AZ, 85048) a receipt will through a tax credit. $400. be mailed to you. Contributions must be post- You must have a receipt from marked by December 31 of your school to submit with the year to which you want to your taxes. You may visit the apply your tax credit. Indi- Desert Vista Bookstore where viduals and couples filing a receipt will be provided, or Desert Vista Storm Report Page 25

Desert Vista is Turning 20!

Save the Date Friday, October 30, 2015. More information to follow.