Desert Vista Class of 2022 Freshman Orientation

Desert Vista Class of 2022 Freshman Orientation

AFTER THIS PRESENTATION YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE KNOWLEDGE BELOW TO SUCCESSFULLY REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL What steps are involved in successful registration What paperwork is required and when it is due What courses you should be choosing based on your goals for the future Start your high school career successfully with a complete, accurate, and on-time registration packet!

Registration Process 1. Orientation 2. Attend Open House Monday, January 29, 2018, with your parents. 3. Turn in completed packet to a DV counselor at your middle school. Even if you think you may attend a different school, please turn in a packet. Only COMPLETE packets will be accepted. Having completed, on-time packets is the first step to a successful high school experience!

What do you need to register? 1. Parents/Students complete registration packet. Data Sheet Health Update Course Selections AZ Residency Form Primary Home Language Form Special Programs Sheet attach gifted scores or 504 plan as necessary

Attached Documents Birth Certificate Immunization Records Copy of Parent Driver s License Proof of Residence 504 Plan/Gifted Scores - if applicable (See TUHSD checklist for acceptable items)

Valid Arizona driver s license can be used for proof of residency if the address matches the address listed on the attached yellow data sheet. Attach a copy of Gifted scores, if applicable. Top 3% on the TUHSD placement test or previous placement in Gifted Program. Students in special programs need to note on Record of Prior Special Programs page (504, ESL, Title I, IEP, Gifted). Students taking honors, but not identified as gifted do not need to mark gifted.

Desert Vista Open Enrollment? Registration packets for open-enrollment students must be turned in: * During registration at the middle school OR * Desert Vista before the end of the school day on February 9th, 2018. Open Enrollment Forms must be completed online at the TUHSD website prior to turning in a registration packet. Check the TUHSD website for updates at http://tempeunion.schoolwires.net/page/2166

Freshman Open House Bring your parents to get registration questions answered. DV teachers, club sponsors and coaches will be available. Monday, January 29, 2018 6:00 PM Auditorium Registration orientation presentation 7:00 PM DV Gym Welcome to Desert Vista! 7:20 PM Small Gym Explore opportunities at DV 7:45 PM Cafeteria Presentation for gifted students

We will be back to register Altadeña Feb. 5 & Feb. 6, 2018 Akimel February 1 & 2, 2018 All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than February 9, 2018.

TUHSD Graduation Requirements Subjects DV English Math Science Social Studies Free Enterprise * Fine Art/CTE P.E./Health Foreign Lang Electives TOTAL 4 4 3 2.5 0.5 2 1.5 0 5.5 23 In-State Univ. 4 4 3 2 0 1 0 2 0 16

DV Freshmen Honors Classes Multiple Considerations Used to Determine Honors Courses: * 8th grade teacher signature on registration form = teacher recommendation or * Prior honors courses or * Strong Academic Performance or * Grades (generally A s) or * Test Scores or * Still not sure? Come to open house and get your questions answered.

Honors Placement Guide 1. 2. I want to be here. I will work hard. I am committed to my success. We want you in honors! 3. 4. Know your strengths - how many, which honors classes should you take? Consider your time commitments - balance Increased rigor more critical thinking and student engagement, less memorization and rote learning Not Sure - try one, choose your strongest academic area

Your honors experience RIGOROUS VOLUME TIME PACE Advanced Math skills are recommended for Honors Science classes. Possible Scenarios: H. Geometry or higher math = H. Chem-physics H. Alg. 3-4 = concurrent enrollment in H. Bio. and H. Chem-phys.

Gifted Services ~ beyond honors 1. Scoring in the top 3% in any one of the three areas on the TUHSD honors placement test. Last day to test: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at McClintock High School Register at: http://www.tempeunion.org/gifted Contact: Laura Zinke (480)752-8696 or lzinke@tempeunion.org 2. Qualification in a gifted program prior to high school ( Documentation must be included with registration paperwork unless identification was through Akimel or Altadena and student currently attends one of those schools). 3. PSAT scores will be reviewed in the freshman and sophomore years, if the student has not qualified in one of the ways listed above.

Registration Sheet Helps to Guide Course Selection Required Courses Electives and other grad requirements Graduation Requirements

Registration Sheet Tips Complete Legibly Registration Tab One Semester Graduation Requirements Shaded Areas Require Signature

Freshman English Must be Signed Regardless of Honors or Regular.

Math One Semester Courses Must be Signed by Middle School Teacher Regardless of Honors or Regular.

Other Requirements

Freshman Requirements and Others 1 3 2 1 1 One Semester Course Sign up for Spanish 3-4 if currently in Spanish.

We want you to be successful! Are you doing your part? How can we help? Students use academic supports on campus: Students and teachers work together: Tutoring AcLab - 2 x s per week Before/After school help w/ your teacher Study groups Counselor meetings Peer to Peer mentoring 1. 2. 3. 4. Ask questions in class Seek and act on feedback Make an appointment to meet your teacher one on one Design a plan for success Parent-teacher- student communication/conference See teacher and/or counselor for ideas Our plan is to work with you to find your path to success!

Credits from Middle School Math and Spanish classes taken in middle school, per Tri-district Articulation, receive credit, but are posted as P/F, so do NOT earn rank points or impact GPA. Out-of-District students can take a Spanish placement test to determine placement and may test out to receive credit. When: May 3rd - after school Where: Students can meet at the Front Office at Desert Vista. Testing should last about an hour and a half.

How am I going to fit in all the classes I want to take? Summer School registration starts March 1st - @ McClintock, busing available from DV to McClintock Session 1- May 29-June 13 Session 2- June 14-June 29 DV Summer Math Academy - Algebra 1-2, Honors Geometry, Algebra 3-4 Zero Hour-see handout Eighth Hour-see handout

Summer School Indicate on the Registration Worksheet Summer School Registration Starts March 1st Courses available to incoming Freshmen are Algebra 1-2, Art and Design, Chem-Physics Foundations, Computer Applications, Geometry, Physical Education 1-2, Spanish 1-2

DV Summer Academy Information on our Summer Academy is coming soon. Check our website for more information. https://www.tempeunion.org/desertvista

Before/After School Classes Computer Applications (0 Hour) Honors Finite/Honors Brief Honors Music Exploration & Performance Chamber Orchestra (0 Hour) JROTC (0 Hour, at MdN) Calculus (0 Hour) World Music Steel Drum Ensemble (0 Hour) Debate 1-2 (8th Hour) Forensics Speech 1-2 (8th Hour)

To Register for a Zero or Eighth Hour 1. To have the extra course placed in your course selections at time of registration at the middle school: a) Pay at the DV Bookstore b) Attach receipt to and write in the extra course on the scheduling worksheet c) 2. Turn in to DV counselor at your middle school on your registration day. To add extra course after registration materials have been turned in: a) Pay at the DV Bookstore b) Turn receipt in to the DV Counseling Office by Friday, March 2, 2018, at 3:30 PM. If the extra class is the 7th class on the student s schedule, a fee of $175 per semester is required.

Seminary Release Pick up this form to register for Seminary Release, must be returned with registration materials.

Earning College Credit in High School Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Acquire college credits while concurrently enrolled in a DV class. Courses taught on DV campus by DV teachers. Student registers and pays through the community college. The registration process takes place at DV. Dual enrollment classes are at the link below: Rio Salado courses offered at DV. Questions should be directed to the teacher in the subject area of question. Class counselors can answer questions regarding combination of classes to take. Advanced Placement curriculum is standard nation-wide and prepares students for the AP test in May. Universities award credit and/or proficiency recognition based on test scores. Desert Vista Offerings: Biology Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science European History Human Geography Latin Music Theory Psychology Spanish Language Statistics US (AZ) Government United States History World History

Earning College Credit in High School Freshman AP Opportunity: AP Human Geography This is a college level course. The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. You can earn college credit your freshman year in high school by taking and passing the AP Human Geography test.

Successful Registration Depends Upon: Completing all necessary gray areas on registration sheet Teacher Signatures Parent & Student Signatures Honors/AP courses? Complete Alternate Classes section: Choose two year-long courses or four semester-long courses as alternates. Your alternates will only be used if one of your first choices cannot fit in your schedule with the other course selections.

Keys to Successful Registration * Choose Courses Wisely * Do not sign up for a course because your friend is taking it. * Talk to your English teacher and your parents to see if it is a good idea to also take a world language your freshman year or wait. It is not required for graduation, but two years are required for university entrance. * Get all Signatures * Bring completed packets to your middle school on assigned registration day

We will be back to register Altadeña Feb. 5 & Feb. 6, 2018 Akimel February 1 & 2, 2018 All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than February 9th, 2018.