Administration Office 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

Summer, 2019

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. It is difficult to express the excitement I am feeling as the new principal of Pinnacle High School. It is a tremendous honor and privilege to work alongside such a wonderful faculty, staff, students, and parents that make up the Pioneer community. Our School is most certainly a unique and special place - a true academic community made better by all those who have gone before us.

The Pinnacle Team has been working diligently this summer in preparation for another great school year. We look forward to seeing all of our students on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30 a.m. Please be sure to review the information included in this mailer as it will provide you with helpful information with regard to a smooth start to the school year.

Prior to the first day of classes, we will only ask certain groups of students to visit campus. We hope to see every single freshman at Freshman Camp on 8/2 in addition to all seniors at their Senior Business Days on 7/31 and 8/1. Additionally, we would like all upperclassmen that are new to Pinnacle (grades 10, 11, 12) to attend a New Student Orientation on 8/2. If your student is a continuing sophomore or junior this school year, there are no scheduled events prior to the beginning of school. Sophomore and junior students will be photographed for their ID badges during English class on 8/8. Students will simply pick up a hard copy of their schedules on the morning of the first day of school. More details about all these events can be found in the enclosed information.

Please visit the PHS Webstore to pay any class fees and purchase optional items, such as class shirts, spirit wear and freshman camp registration. You can find more information about the Webstore and optional items in the attachments and on our PHS Website: https://www.pvschools.net/phs. You can also find optional forms, such as “Desert Ridge Parking” and “Senior Parking Registrations” on our website under Newscenter: “Important Back-to-School 2019-20 Information” If you need any assistance with the Webstore or have finance questions, please call Jodi or Linda in our Bookstore at 602-449-4019.

On behalf of our faculty and staff members, we extend an enthusiastic welcome to all of our students and families. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the PHS Administrative team – we are here to serve you!

We look forward to working with each of you this coming year. Thank you for your support of Pinnacle High School.

Fight On Pioneers!

Respectfully,

Chad J. Smith, Ed.D Principal

PHS Administration

Dr. Chad Smith Principal

Dr. Kathryn Strevell Assistant Principal for Student Services & Activities / Senior Class Administrator

Ms. Heather Brelo Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Counseling / Junior Class Administrator

Mr. Andrew Maldonado Assistant Principal for Facilities / Sophomore Class Administrator

Ms. Katelynn Paine Dean of Students / Freshman Class Administrator, A-J

Ms. Kimberly Koda Dean of Students / Freshman Class Administrator, K-L

Administration Office 3535 E. Mayo Blvd.

Phoenix, 85050 602-449-4000

PHS ADMINISTRATION Dr. Chad Smith PrincipalDr. Kathryn Strevell Assistant Principal for SeniorsMs. Heather Brelo Assistant Principal for JuniorsMr. Andrew Maldonado Assistant Principal for SophomoresMs. Katelynn PaineDean of Students for Freshmen (A-J)Ms. Kimberly KodaDean of Students for Freshmen (K-Z)

JULY/AUGUST 2019 On behalf of Pinnacle, faculty, staff, and administration, wewelcome you back to another great school year! Within this summer mailer you will find information for each grade level,as well as other pertinent information to help start the year off right! Please also visit the PHS Website for additional Back to School information.

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 6, 2019 School starts Tues., August 6th at 7:30am. All students must pick up their official schedule between 6:45-7:30AM in the following areas: • Freshman: Large Gym • Sophomores: Cafeteria • Juniors: Small Gym• Seniors: Large Gym ** If you are a freshman or senior that does not yet have a student ID, please report to the Auditorium Lobby after collecting your schedule and before going to class.

SCHOOL SAFETY

ARE YOU NEW TO PHS? All new students and parents in grades 10, 11, & 12 are invited to attend our new student orientation on Fri., August 2 at 3:00PM in thecafeteria. Learn about your new school, take a tour, and get all your questions answered. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

To enhance school safety measures, please support the use of designated ingress/egress points and student drop off locations, which may be found on the PHS Website under the back to school link, or by clicking here. Students may enter campus through the East Main Gate or the South Bus Gate. All students must wear their ID badges to enter. Early dismissal students may exit through the East Main Gate or Main Office only for required ID checks.

BUS INFORMATION For bus information, please visit the PVSchoolsTransportation webpage. Please be aware that morning and afternoon bus numbers may differ. **Please note that the Desert Ridge Shuttle bus requires a signed parent permission form and administrative approval prior to student use. Please visit the school website for student drop off/pick up zones and school traffic flow patterns.

ALL PHS PARENTS Please save the date! Open House is Thurs.

August 19, 6:00-7:45PM Please visit the PHS website

for additional start of the school year information!

COUNSELORS Please review counseling assignments below as they have changed. Counseling assignments are designated by the first letter or letters of students’ last name: Susie Allazetta AO-AZ, T-Z Cindy Willettes A-AN, B-C James Marshall D-G Mella Williams. H-L Brett Paige M-P Chrissy King Q-S

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FRESHMAN 2023 SENIORS 2020 Freshman Camp is Fri., August 2nd, from 7:30AM-Noon. Tour the campus, meet student mentors, teachers, admin., play games, and get your student ID. Register for Freshman Camp by Tues., July 30th through the Webstore (link is also accessible through the PHS Website). Cost is $25 and includes lunch, snacks, and your 1st PHS t-shirt. August 6th is the 1st day of school for everyone. If you aren’t able to attend Freshman Camp, go to the Auditorium Lobby for your official schedule and student ID badge. PHS Website: Check the PHS website in August for a helpful video on school norms and procedures. *Please note only PHS students are eligible to

attend.

SOPHOMORES 2022 Student IDs: Sophomore students will have their ID photos taken on Thurs., August 8th through their English classes. Parking: As a reminder, Sophomore students are not allowed to drive/ park on campus.

JUNIORS 2021 Student IDs: Junior students will have their ID photos taken on Thurs., August 8th through their English classes. Parking Permits are via lottery for eligible junior students. Lotteries for available parking permits will occur no earlier than August 19th. Lotteries will occur throughout the school year as spaces become available. Continuing students submitted their interest forms last spring in their world history classes. If you have not filled out an interest form, please see Dr. Strevell in the Admin. building. Download and complete a Desert Ridge Parking Permission form if you would like to use the shuttle bus and submit the form to Mrs. Aston for approval in the Administration building on the first day of school. The Desert Ridge Shuttle Bus is available for junior students only.

All seniors are expected to attend their assigned Senior Business Day and time. On these days, seniors will have their student ID photo taken, purchase senior t-shirts for $20, and register for parking.

Senior Business Schedule (Located in the Informational Technology Center)

July 31st (Weds.) A-E F-K

7:30-9:30AM 10:00-Noon

August 1st (Thurs.) L-R S-Z

7:30-9:30AM 10:00-Noon

Parking Permits: Eligible seniors must bring all necessary materials (see below) on their assigned Senior Business Day to obtain their parking permit. DO NOT purchase a parking permit online if you are not eligible; refunds may take up to a month to process. To be eligible, seniors must first clear all outstanding fees, fines/debts, and/or return missing books, not have had more than four discipline/ attendance referrals within the last school year, or more than one suspension within the last school year. If you are eligible and would like to purchase a parking permit, you must bring the following: 1) Download, print, and complete the PVUSD Student

Vehicle Registration Letter & PHS Parking and Driving Expectations (including required parent signature) from the PHS Website.

2) Bring a copy of your AZ Driver’s License, a copy of your AZ Vehicle Registration, and the receipt showing that you have paid for the parking permit ($100). Do not purchase a permit if you do not have a valid driver’s license or vehicle. **Parking permits and any outstanding fees, fines and/or debts may be paid through the Webstore.

ALL DEBTS MUST BE PAID AND BOOKS RETURNED TO BE ELIGIBLE

FOR A PARKING PERMIT

SCHOOL LUNCH Pinnacle has one lunch period for all students.Students may bring a lunch or purchase a cafeteria lunch for $3.00 by adding money to your accountthrough EZ School Pay. Free and reduced priced meal applications can be accessed from the Nutrition & Wellness Dept.

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Thank you in advance for your support

of POP and our programs. If you have

any questions, just ask!

Paula Fry , POP President

president@parentsofpinnacle.org

www.parentsofpinnacle.org

Welcome to another exciting year at Pinnacle! Our Parents of Pinnacle (POP) booster group has been getting ready for

another fun filled year supporting students, teachers and staff. This packet is filled with information on how you can get involved and support

BECOME A MEMBER OF POP All families that turn in membership forms and dues by 09/01/19 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card. (Or you can fill out the form on our website and securely pay with a credit or debit card.)

SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISERS • Bid on items in our annual online auction.

• Participate in our monthly restaurant fundraiser nights.

• Donate unwanted items to our “Clean the Clutter” donation drives (Fall and Spring).

• Register and support our rewards shopping programs.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on the latest POP news.

facebook.com/parentsofpinnacle.org

twitter.com/POP_PHS

BECOME A VOLUNTEER Did you know that POP volunteers work completely behind the scenes doing such things as setting up staff appreciation events, chaperoning our grad night program and helping with our save the night auction. Please consider becoming a volunteer so we can continue these awesome programs for our students and staff.

ATTEND POP MEETINGS We only have three meetings per year, and our first general meeting will be in September in the ITC Building. You will get to meet Pinnacle’s new Principal Dr. Chad Smith! Watch our website for the date and time.

READ THE PHS NEWSLETTER The Pinnacle HS administration publishes a newsletter every other Friday. Make sure to look for “POP News” in each edition.

2019-20 MEMBERSHIP FORM Parents of Pinnacle (POP) is Pinnacle High School’s

parent organization that proudly supports a number of projects throughout the school year.

PROJECT GRAD An all-night party to keep seniors

safe on graduation night

“POP STAR” SCHOLARSHIPS Unique non-academic scholarships

for deserving PHS students

ONLINE AUCTION Exciting online bidding for dozens of

amazing products and services.

SCHOOL CLUB SUPPORT Tax-free fundraising for more

than 20 PHS booster clubs

STAFF APPRECIATION A school-wide “thank you” from

parents to PHS teachers and staff

The success of POP depends on your membership and parent participation. Please complete this membership form and return it along with your donation to the address below, or drop it

by the school office. You can also join and pay online at http://www.parentsofpinnacle.org

NAME First Last

PHONE Home Cell

EMAIL

STUDENT GRADE(S) 9th 10th 11th 12th

POP Membership to support Pinnacle HS (per family) $ 25.00 Additional donation to POP $ _______

Donation to Project Grad $ _______

Donation to Staff Appreciation $ _______

Donation to “POP” Star Scholarships $ _______

TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ _______

Yes, I’ll be a POP Volunteer! I’d like to help in the following area(s):

Online Auction Scholarship Committee Project Grad

Fundraising (donations) Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Any way that I can

My special skill or area of expertise is:

Signature Date

Please make checks payable to Parents of Pinnacle Parents of Pinnacle (POP) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Please consult a tax professional about the deductibility of your donation. Members personal information is forand deliver to: Pinnacle High School, Attn: POP, the sole use of the POP organization and will not be used for the promotion of any activity

3535 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 unrelated to POP. Pictures taken at POP events may be used for POP purposes.

POP Use: Amount Received $___________ Cash _____ Check #________ Received by_______________________

REWARDS PROGRAMS Please consider shopping at Fry’s or Amazon and participating in their programs to donate back to Parents of Pinnacle.

FRY'S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EACH YEAR. You can do so beginning August 1st. Please note that you do need to have already signed up with a Fry’s on-line account to link your VIP Card to our school.

How to Re-Enroll in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program 1. Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com

2. Click on “Enroll Now”.

3. Enter your email and password, click on ‘sign in’. (If you don’t have a Fry’s account you can create one.)

4. Click on your name (top right hand corner), under ‘Account Summary’ scroll down to “Community Rewards”.

5. Click on ‘Edit’ under Community Rewards.

6. Under Find Your Organization: Enter the NPO number or name of organization then select ‘search’. (The new NPO number for Parents of Pinnacle is MT056.)

7. Under ‘Select Your Organization’, click on the circle next to your organization.

8. Click on ‘Enroll’

Once you have re-enrolled correctly, you should see a green box with ‘Your enrollment in the Community Rewards Program has been updated. Thank you for participating!’ You will also see the information listed under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page.

AMAZON SMILE Shopping on AMAZON? If you sign on to Amazon through AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), Amazon will donate back a percentage of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Parents of Pinnacle. You will need to choose Pinnacle High Booster Club Inc as the charitable organization that you would like to support.

You can also use the following link to access AmazonSmile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0994121

Thank you in advance for your support of these programs. We sincerely appreciate it!

www.parentsofpinnacle.org

facebook.com/parentsofpinnacle.org

twitter.com/POP_PHS

WHO ARE THE PARENTS OF PINNACLE (POP)? The Parents of Pinnacle (POP) is the main Parent Organization on the PHS campus. You can compare us to the PTA/PTO’s from your elementary or middle schools. Different from elementary and middle school, high school has a wide array of programs & clubs that students can become involved.

When students join a sports team or club, the parents usually support that individual team or club and by doing so, think they are supporting the school as a whole. Unfortunately, this is a misconception. Memberships and dues paid to teams and clubs stay within that program. POP works behind the scenes to make each students experience at PHS special. POP needs the support of all of our families to be successful.

WHAT DOES POP DO? POP’s Mission is to support the Pinnacle student body as a whole, including the individual booster clubs on campus.

• POP carries the school wide 501(c)3 status that each team and club needs to operate.

• POP carries the insurance that is required by the PV School District for all clubs to operate.

• POP oversees bank accounts and does tax preparation for all clubs.

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation (provides breakfasts, lunches and treats to our amazing PHS staff),

• Project Grad – The all night safe drug & alcohol free celebration for our senior class.

• “POP Star” Scholarships.

• POP also works closely with Dr. Smith and the PHS administration on any projects that may come up during the school year. The Parents of Pinnacle’s operating budget is $60,000 each year. We need support from our families to meet our budgetary goals. Please help us continue the tradition of offering great events for our students, teachers and staff.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO JOIN AND SUPPORT POP? The answer is simple. . . to support your student’s high school!

HOW YOU CAN HELP 1. Turn in your membership form along with your dues/donation

With over 2400 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal. If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25), we would raise $60,000. It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers.

2. Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program, you can do that on the membership form as well.

3. Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer To have successful programs, we need the help of parents. The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students won’t see you on campus.

Thank you in advance to all of our Pinnacle High School Families for your continued support of POP and what we do. We couldn’t do what we do without each one of you!