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Desert Vista Class of 2023 Freshman Orientation
Desert Vista Class of 2023 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 28, 2019, 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!
REGISTRATION FORMSParents/Students complete registration packet.
✓ Data Sheet✓ Primary Home Language Form✓ Special Programs Sheet
■ attach gifted scores or 504 plan as necessary
✓ AZ Residency Form✓ Health Update✓ Title VII Student Eligibility✓ Johnson O’Malley✓ Course Selections
✓ Birth Certificate
✓ Immunization Records
✓ Copy of Parent Driver’s License
✓ Proof of Residence
✓ Copies of 504 Plan/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 February 8th, 2019.
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 28, 2019✓ 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…
AkimelJan. 31 & Feb. 1
AltadeñaFeb. 4 & Feb. 5
All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than February 8, 2019.
TUHSD Graduation RequirementsSubjects DV In-State Univ.
English 4 4Math 4 4Science 3 3Social Studies 2.5 2Free Enterprise * 0.5 0Fine Art/CTE 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. 20, 2018 at McClintock High SchoolRegister at: http://www.TempeUnion.org/GiftedContact: Laura Zinke (480)752-8696 or [email protected]
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
One Semester
Freshman English
Must be Signed Regardless of Honors or Regular.
Math
Must be Signed by Middle School Teacher Regardless of Honors or Regular.
One Semester Courses
Math Flow Chart/ DV
Honors Algebra 2Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus--or--
College Math
Honors Finite Brief Calculus
--or--Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics--or--
AP Calc BC
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra 2--or--
Algebra 2
Honors Finite Brief Calculus
AP Statistics--or--
AP Calc BC
GeometryAlgebra 1
Honors Finite Brief Calculus
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics--or--
Calc3/DifEQOr
Linear Algebra
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Honors Finite Brief Calculus
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus--or--
College Math
Science Flowchart
Other Requirements
New course begins for 2019-2020 - Integrated Science & Honors Integrated Science - Required for Freshmen
Registration...No more Chem/Physics∗ New course content∗ New state standards - covering Earth/Physical/Life
Sciences∗ New Required state testing - Junior Year
Integrated Science
A few words about Career & Technical Education/Fine Art classes and other elective choices:CTE VideoChoose programs vs. classes:CTE offers many program choices that include project based instruction with opportunities for industry certifications and participation in student organizations. Students have dual enrollment opportunities with local community colleges and universities, and can participate in successful work programs during their senior year.
CTE Programs are 2-3 years and lead to industry certifications in the field.FA Programs are 4 year programs and may lead to the Performing Arts Certificate.
World Languages = elective credit - needed for college admissions
After choosing 4 required classes from the front - choose 2 courses on the back
Bioscience Year 1: Biotechnology 1-2 Year 2: Biotechnology 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: HOSA
Business Management Year 1: Business MgmtYear 2: Adv. Business Mgmt
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: DECA/FBLA
Digital Communications Year 1: Digital Comm. 1-2 Year 2: Digital Comm. 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: FBLA/Skills USA
Digital Photography Year 1: Photography 1-2 Year 2: Photography 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
Engineering Sciences Year 1: Engineering 1-2 Year 2: Engineering 3-4 Year 3: Engineering 5-6
3 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
Film & TV Year 1: Film & TV Prod 1-2 Year 2: Film & TV Prod 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
Graphics/Web Design Year 1: 2-D Graphic Art 1-2 Year 2: 2-D Graphic Art 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: FBLA/Skills USA
Law, Public Safety & Security Year 1: Criminal Justice 1-2 Year 2: Criminal Justice 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
Marketing Year 1: Marketing Year 2: Advanced Business Marketing
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: DECA
Software & App Design Year 1: H Comp Prog. 1-2 Year 2: H Comp Prog. 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Year 1: Sports Medicine 1-2 Year 2: Sports Medicine 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: HOSA
Technical Theatre Year 1: Tech Theatre 1-2 Year 2: Tech Theatre 3-4
2 Years = Prog Completion Student Org: Skills USA
CTE Completers for Certification
Performing Arts Academy
earn the Performing Arts Academy Certificate
● Are you interested in the performing arts in higher education or as a potential career path? Then join the Desert Vista High School Performing Arts Academy!
● Take 6 performing arts classes in 4 years ● Take 4 performing arts classes in a major area● Choose a major from Band, Choir, Drama,
Dance, Guitar, Orchestra, Percussion or Speech!● Performing Arts Academy status on your
diploma and your transcripts.● Take your performance skills to the next level!
Freshman Electives and Other Graduation Requirements
One Semester Course
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 success
Parent-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 test out to receive credit.
∗ When: ??? - after school∗ Where: Students can meet at the Front Office at
Desert Vista. Testing should last about an hour and a half.
∗ Summer School – registration starts March 1st - @ Mt. Pointe, bus available from DV to Mt. Pointe∗ Session 1- May 28-June 12
∗ Session 2- June 13-June 28
∗ 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?
SUMMER SCHOOL
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Location: Mountain Pointe HS ONLY
• Transportation is available at additional cost
Two Sessions:
• Session I: May 28 – June 12• Session II: June 13 – June 28
Cost: $175.00 per semester (.50 Credit)
Registration available March 1st
Forms available on TUHSD website and/or DV Counseling Office
Pay at the DV bookstore
Indicate on the Registration Worksheet
Summer School Registration Starts March 1stCourses available to incoming Freshmen are Algebra 1-2, Art and Design, Chem-Physics Foundations, Technology
Leadership & Career Success, Geometry, Physical Education 1-2, Spanish 1-2
Summer School
Information on our Summer Math Academy is coming soon. Check our website for more information.https://www.tempeunion.org/desertvista
DV Summer Math Academy
∗ Careers Technology and
Leadership (0 Hour)
∗ Honors Music Exploration & Performance—Chamber Orchestra (0 Hour)
∗ JROTC (0 Hour, at MdN)
∗ PE 1-2
∗ AP Calculus
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, Feb. 27, 2019, 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.
Earning College Credit in High School Advanced Placement
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
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.
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* 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
IMPORTANT DATESAugust 2nd- Thunder Day. Meet your links leader, get to know other students and receive your free Class of 2023 t-shirt.
Book distribution will be towards the end of July. Dates have not been confirmed yet.
August 5th- First day of classes!!
We will be back to register…
AkimelJan. 31 & Feb. 1
AltadeñaFeb. 4 & Feb. 5
All other schools & open enrollment drop off at DV no later than February 8, 2019.
