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Apr i l 3, 2017 Volume 2, I ssue 5
Greetings parents and students~ The 2016 – 2017 school year is
in the final quarter. This is the home stretch of our marathon. The
goal is to, “Finish Strong!” Whether you are in 9th grade, 10th
grade, 11th grade, or 12th grade, every credit counts! On a daily
basis, staying focused on your grades and working with your
teachers is critical in order to be successful in high school. We
are so proud of all our students for the efforts being made to
reach the finish line – GRADUATION! Ask any senior preparing for
graduation, these four years pass by quickly. A tremendous
shout-out to our Boys Basketball Team – Division 3A State
Champions! Coach Uzan and our student athletes had an amazing
season. These student-athletes worked hard, remained focused, and
persevered to capture the schools 2nd Basketball Championship in
school history. We are so proud of their accomplishments in meeting
their goal. Additional accomplishments; for a second year in a row
Desert Pines High School was recognized by the Magnet Schools of
America. This year, Desert Pines High School’s Academy of
Communications & Information Technology and the Academy of
Hospitality were recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a “2017
School Of Distinction.” When great students and staff are doing
great things, it is noticed. Congratulations to our Magnet Students
and Teachers for all their hard work and efforts. For a second
year, Desert Pines High School will provide a Summer School Program
for our students
Principal’s Message INSIDE THIS ISSUE Principal’s Message 1
Keeping Up With Counseling 2 Everything Magnet and CTE 2 The
Road to Graduation 3 Sports, Sports, Sports! 3 Activities &
More 4 What’s New with Curriculum? 4
Dean’s Den 5 Coaching Corner 6 Important Dates 6 Online
Registration Information 7-8
that are credit deficient (registration will occur in April and
May 2017). Additionally, we have reached out to our feeder middle
schools to open up summer school classes (Health and PE) for
incoming 9th graders. This will provide opportunities for incoming
9th graders to earn credits towards graduation and start off high
school with required credits necessary for graduation. Speaking of
graduation, as a continual reminder, graduation is around the
corner for the Class of 2017. The Graduation Ceremony for the
Senior Class of 2017 has been scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2016,
at 12:00 p.m., at the Orleans Arena. We look forward to our future
graduates celebrating their successes! Should you have any
questions, please contact us or visit our school. Desert Pines High
School personnel are available to assist you and answer any
questions or concerns you may have. Again, thank you for your
continued support! All my best, Mr. Isaac Stein
By Isaac Stein
Desert Pines High School, 3800 E. Harris Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
89110 Website: www.desertpineshs.org Phone: 702-799-2196
http://www.desertpineshs.org/
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NEW MAGNET STUDENT WELCOME DAY A SPECIAL Welcome Day will be
held for all of our incoming new Magnet students and their
parents/guardians on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10am-12pm. Have
fun listening to music provided by our Radio DJs, playing games,
enjoying a complimentary lunch, meeting the magnet teachers and
talking to student ambassadors from each program, as well as the
magnet counselor, Ms. Garcia.
Everything Magnet and CTE
LATE Applications for our
Magnet Programs for
the 2017-18 school year are
open online. To apply go to:
http://magnetapp.ccsd.net
By Laura Denue
Keeping Up With Counseling By Theresa Matoza
The third quarter of the school year has flown by and your
students should be bringing home their report cards on April 18,
2017. Please discuss their grades with them. Give them praise if
they are doing well and discuss things they can do to bring up
their grades if they aren't doing so well. If you would like to
talk with your student’s teacher or counselor please call our
office at 702-799-2196 ext. 4300 and set up an appointment. We
would be happy to meet with you. The counseling department will be
meeting with all of our current Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior
students to schedule classes for next year. We will also be meeting
with our Seniors to make sure they are on-track to graduate, know
their portfolio requirements, and are up-to-date on end-of-year
senior activities.
WE TOOK HOME MEDALS AT FCCLA!
A list of our FCCLA State Conference Winners: ► Ayanna Johnson,
Jocelyn Garcia, and Kimberly Payro - Focus On Children - Highest
Silver Medal - Qualified For Nationals ► Ayanna Johnson, Adan Cano,
and Kevin Giron - Culinary - Bronze Medal (pictured) ► Kayla
Marshal- Entrepreneurship - Gold Medalist, $1000.00 Scholarship,
Qualified for Nationals ► Ruby Aguilera and Chelsea Molina - Focus
on Children - Silver Medal ► Arianni De La Cruz, Brenda Lopez,
Mikala Kanehe - Culinary - Silver Medal ► Mohagany Franklin and
Tianna Ndolo - Illustrated Talk - Silver Medal
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Page 3 JagWire Newsletter The Road to Graduation
SENIOR EVENTS 1. Thursday, May 18th @ 6:00 PM - Senior
Awards
2. Saturday, May 20th @ 7:00 PM - Prom
3. Thursday, May 25th @ 9:00 AM - Pick Up Caps and Gowns
4. Thursday, May 25th @ 12:30 PM - Grad Walk
5. Monday, June 12th @ 7:30 AM - Graduation Rehearsal
6. Friday, June 16th @ 12:00 PM - Graduation - Class of 2017
Sports, Sports, Sports!!!
By Frank Pesce
By Laura Denue
It’s a been a great Winter season for DP athletics. Our DP
varsity basketball team finally won the 3A State Championship and
was presented with a special award by Clark County Commissioner
Lawrence Weekly.
LIMITED TICKETS: Each year the graduation rate for Desert Pines
High School has increased; therefore, this year each graduate is
limited to ten (10) tickets for the graduation ceremony. The school
will not be issued additional tickets.
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What’s New with Curriculum?
Band, Student Council and more! Student activities are staying
busy with the many activities each club is having on campus! BAND
hosted the Winter Guard and Drum Line Competition on March 23rd.
Kudos to our Band program, as well as our Director, Mr. Hines, and
all the students, on winning Third Place and a job well done. STUCO
did a great job with our Spring Assembly as students and teachers
put on a great show for our student body. They also hosted a
terrific Sadies Dance. With all of the wonderful things our Student
Council is doing, our climate and culture here at Desert Pines is
improving. The DP SWIM TEAM celebrated a great season by taking a
dip in the hot springs!
By Laura Denue
Activities & More By Laura Denue
and most up to date attendance information. If you need to reset
your password please contact Ms. Stokes the Counselor secretary at
702-799-2196 ext. 4300 between 7am and 3pm. Thank you.
Lastly we have many Wrap-Around services on campus for students
to access that are located within the Career Center in the Library.
Students, please visit during your lunch so you can learn more
about the following programs: ► Communities in Schools ► JAG Nevada
► Gear-Up ► UNLV Talent Search ► UNLV Upward Bound
Students have completed the Third Quarter for the 2016-2017
school year. Students will receive report cards on April 18th
during their 4th period classes. Students that receive straight A's
will participate in the Straight A Luncheon later in the month. At
the end of the school year, we will also be raffling off two bikes
for students who maintain Perfect Attendance all year long! Parents
and students please make sure you are checking Infinite Campus for
the latest grades
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By Tami Wilburn Dean of Students
It has been a great school year and it’s hard to believe we are
already in fourth quarter. As the weather heats up and we wind down
the school year here at Desert Pines, let’s review the school
policies that you need to be aware of:
1. Desert Pines High School will follow the CCSD Regulation 5131
for dress code. Additionally, your student’s agenda thoroughly
explains CCSD Regulation 5131.
a. Require the wearing of shoes with soles. House slippers are
not permitted. Sandals without straps/flip-flops are not
permitted.
b. All clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all
undergarments. No skin will show between the bottom of shirt/blouse
and top of pants or skirts at any time.
c. All sleeveless shirts must have straps at least three inches
wide. Prohibited tops include crop tops, tank tops, strapless,
low-cut clothing, clothing with slits, or tops and outfits that
provide minimum coverage.
d. All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist
level.
i. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips or tears or
decorative/designed holes regardless of the placement.
e. Require that all shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers/dresses
must at fingertip length.
f. No clothing with inappropriate, obscene, objectionable logos,
gestures or pictures. No clothing with reference to drugs or
related paraphernalia.
2. Denial of credit states that a student who has more than 6
unexcused absences will be notified of denial of credit. Please
make sure that you are getting to class.
3. Lockers are available for students, however, students and
parents must fill out a lock request form in the Deans’ Office.
4. Bullying and Cyberbullying will not be tolerated.
5. Cell phones can be utilized before school, after school, at
lunch, during passing with one ear bud in and one out, and may only
be utilized in classrooms where teachers are part of the bring your
own device (BYOD) program. Otherwise, cell phones must be off (NOT
ON VIBRATE). IF CONFISCATED, MUST BE PICKED UP BY PARENT.
6. To obtain your driver’s permit you must come to the Deans’
Office and request a DMV-301. Remember you must have 90%
attendance.
7. Student wishing to receive 2nd chance breakfast, must be in
line prior to the tardy bell.
Let’s make fourth quarter the best quarter!
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Desert Pines ELL Program
Desert Pines created an English Language Learner (ELL) cadre for
the 2015-2016 school, which serviced approximately 210 of the 9th
and 10th grade ELL students on campus. For the 2016-2017 school
year, this group grew to include the 11th and 12th grade ELL
students as well.
Desert Pines High School is committed to providing services to
English learners to ensure they are acquiring English Language
Proficiency and to recoup any academic deficits that may have been
incurred in any area of the core curriculum. In order to do that,
content area teachers have been selected to teach several sheltered
instruction classes. Sheltered Instruction is a teaching style
founded on the concept of providing meaningful instruction in the
content areas (social studies, math, science, and English) for
transitioning Limited English Proficient (LEP) students towards
higher academic achievement while they reach English fluency. The
dual goals of sheltered instruction are:
1.To provide access to mainstream, grade-level content, and
2.To promote the development of English language
proficiency.
The ELL department at Desert Pines High School will ensure that
each English learner receives a program of instruction in
Coaching Corner
IMPORTANT DATES
SPRING BREAK (No School) April 10-14
Monday, May 29th
(No School) Memorial Day
Thursday, June 8th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
By Tricia McDermott
English Language Development in order to develop language and
academic skills, in English, as rapidly and effectively as
possible. The services provided at Desert Pines are designed to
enable English learners to overcome language barriers and must be
provided until they have demonstrated English Language Proficiency
comparable to that of the average native English speaking students,
and recouped any academic deficits that may have been incurred in
other areas of the core curriculum as a result of language
barriers. Desert Pines is excited to offer this level of support to
the ELL students on campus.
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Inside This IssuePrincipal’s MessageDesert Pines High School,
3800 E. Harris Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89110Website:
www.desertpineshs.org Phone: 702-799-2196
Everything Magnet and CTEKeeping Up With CounselingSports,
Sports, Sports!!!The Road to GraduationActivities & MoreWhat’s
New with Curriculum?Dean’s DenCoaching Corner
