Desert Vista Class of 2021 Freshman Orientation

∗ 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!

AFTER THIS PRESENTATION YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE KNOWLEDGE BELOW TO

SUCCESSFULLY REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Registration Process

1. Orientation2. Attend Open House Monday, January 30, 2017, 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

✓ Birth Certificate

✓ Immunization Records

✓ Copy of Parent Driver’s License

✓ Proof of Residence

✓ 504/Gifted Scores - if applicable

(See TUHSD checklist for acceptable items)

Attached Documents

∗ 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.

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.

Desert Vista Open Enrollment?Registration packets for open-enrollment students must be turned in:

* During registration at the middle schoolOR

* Desert Vista before the end of the school day on March 3, 2017.

Open Enrollment Forms must be completed online at the TUHSD website prior to turning in a registration packet.

Check the TUHSD website for updates athttp://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 30, 2017✓ 6:00 PM Auditorium—Registration orientation presentation for all

students

✓ 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…

AkimelFebruary 2 & 3, 2017

AltadenaJan. 31& Feb. 1, 2017

All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than March 3, 2017.

TUHSD Graduation RequirementsSubjects DV In-State Univ.

English 4 4Math 4 4Science 3 3Social Studies 2.5 2Free Enterprise * 0.5 0Fine Art/Voc 2 1 P.E./Health 1.5 0Foreign Lang 0 2Electives 5.5 0TOTAL 23 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. Know your strengths - how many, which honors classes should you take?

2. Consider your time commitments - balance

3. Increased rigor – more critical thinking and student engagement, less memorization and rote learning

4. Not Sure - try one, choose your strongest academic area

I want to be here.I will work hard.I am committed to my success.We want you in honors!

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. 21, 2017Register at: http://tempeunion.schoolwires.net/domain/62Contact: 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

Shaded Areas Require Signature

Complete Legibly

Graduation Requirements

Registration Tab

Prerequisite Required

One Semester

Freshman English

Prerequisite Required

Must be Signed Regardless of Honors or regular.

Math

Prerequisite Required (See Below)

Must be Signed by Middle School Teacher Regardless of Honors or Regular.

One Semester Course

Other Requirements

Prerequisite Required (See Below)

Prerequisite Required (See Below)

Freshman Electives and Other Requirements

One Semester Courses

Sign up for Spanish 3-4 if currently in Spanish.

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We want you to be successful!

Are you doing your part?Students use academic supports on campus:

∗ Tutoring∗ AcLab - 2 x’s per week∗ Before/After school help w/ your

teacher∗ Study groups∗ Counselor meetings∗ Peer to Peer mentoring

How can we help?Students and teachers work together:

1. Ask questions in class2. Seek and act on feedback3. Make an appointment to meet

your teacher one on one4. Design a plan for successParent-teacher- student communication/conferenceSee 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 testout to receive credit.

∗ When: May 2nd - after school∗ Where: Students can meet at the Front Office at

Desert Vista. Testing should last about an hour.

∗ Summer School – registration starts in March - @ Marcos de Niza, busing available from DV to MdN∗ DV Summer Math Academy - Algebra 1-2,

Honors Geometry, Algebra 3-4∗ Zero Hour-see handout∗ Eighth Hour-see handout

How am I going to fit in all the classes I want to take?

Indicate on the Registration Worksheet

Summer School Registration Starts in March

Information can be found at http://www.tempeunion.org/Page/590

Summer School

DV Summer Academy

∗ Computer Applications (0 Hour)

∗ Honors Music Exploration &

Performance—Chamber

Orchestra (0 Hour)

∗ JROTC (0 Hour, at MdN)

Before/After School Classes

∗ Honors Finite/Honors Brief

Calculus (0 Hour)

∗ World Music—Steel Drum

Ensemble (0 Hour)

∗ Debate 1-2 (8th Hour)

∗ Forensics Speech 1-2 (8th

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 Bookstoreb) Attach receipt to and write in the extra course on the

scheduling worksheet

c) Turn in to DV counselor at your middle school on your registration day.

2. To add extra course after registration materials have been turned in:a) Pay at the DV Bookstoreb) Turn receipt in to the DV Counseling Office by Friday, March 3, 2017, at 3:30

PM.

To Register for a Zero or Eighth Hour

If the extra class is the 7th class on the student’s schedule,a fee of $175 per semester is required.

Pick up this form to registerfor SeminaryRelease, must be returnedwith registrationmaterials.

Seminary Release

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 (AP)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

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

* Get all Signatures

* Bring completed packets to your middle school on assigned registration day

We will be back to register…

AkimelFebruary 2 & 3, 2017

AltadenaJan. 31& Feb. 1, 2017

All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than March 3, 2017.