Desert Vista Class of 2024 Freshman Orientation

∗ What steps are involved in a successful enrollment?

∗ 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 enrollment submission and course

selection!

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

SUCCESSFULLY ENROLL @ DV

Enrollment Process1. Orientation2. Attend Open House Monday, January 27, 2020, with your

parents.3. Complete online enrollment process.4. Return completed purple course registration sheet to a DV

counselor at your middle school. Even if you think you may attend a different school, please complete the enrollment process at DV.

Having completed, on-time enrollment submission and course registration is the first step to a successful high school experience!

Freshman Open House✓ Bring your parents to get enrollment questions answered.

✓ DV teachers and coaches will be available.

Monday, January 27, 2020✓ 6:00 PM Auditorium— Enrollment/Orientation presentation

✓ 7:00 PM DV Gym—Welcome to Desert Vista!

✓ 7:20 PM Main & Small Gyms—Explore opportunities at DV

✓ 7:45 PM Cafeteria—Presentation for gifted students

We will be back to enroll…

AkimelJan. 30 & Jan. 31

AltadeñaFeb. 3 & Feb. 4

All other schools & open enrollment can submit enrollment online & drop off course selection at DV

no later than February 7, 2020.

Online Enrollment

∗ Online enrollment link: https://az-tuhsd-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_OEN_Login.aspx

∗ New family to TUHSD? “create account”

∗ Otherwise login with current Parentvue

∗ DVHenrollment@tempeunion.org

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 0World 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. Integrated Science

H. Alg. 2 = concurrent enrollment in H. Bio. and H. Integrated Science

Gifted Services ~ beyond honors

1. Scoring in the top 3% in any one of the three areas on the TUHSD honors placement test.

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 Kyrene or TD3 District 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

Graduation Requirements

Electives and other grad requirements

Registration Sheet TipsComplete Legibly

Registration Tab

● One Semester

Shaded Areas Require Signature

Graduation Requirements

Freshman English

Must be Signed Regardless of Honors or Regular.

NEW!

Math

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

One Semester Courses

NEW

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

Integrated Science & Honors Integrated Science started in 19-20- Required

for ALL Freshmen...No more Chem/Physics∗ New course content∗ New state standards - covering Earth/Physical/Life

Sciences∗ New Required state testing - Sophomore 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: Media & Publications 1-2 Year 2: Media & Publications 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!

Seal of Biliteracy

Tempe Union is the largest in the East Valley to grant seals to their students!!

● take 3 years of the same language OR

● test score of an i3 in each section of reading, writing, and listening on the AAPL exam

Why go for the seal?

● some Universities take it for credit and/or placement

● advanced employment opportunities● salary advancement with many

employers● recognition at graduation● distinguished seal on the diploma

and letter

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∗ Thunder Hour - 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:

∗ 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 Kyrene or

Tempe Elementary middle schools receive credit, but are posted as P/F, so do NOT earn rank points or impact GPA.

∗ Students can take a world language (Spanish, German, French or Chinese) placement test to determine placement and may test out to receive credit. When: May 5, 2020- 3:30 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 2nd - @ Marcos, bus available from DV to Marcos∗ Session 1- May 26- June 10

∗ Session 2- June 11- June 26

∗ DV Summer Math Academy - Algebra 1, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2--see website

∗ 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: Marcos de Niza HS

• Transportation is available at additional cost

Two Sessions:

• Session I: May 26- June 10 • Session II: June 11- June 26

Cost: $175.00 per semester (.50 Credit)

Registration available March 2nd

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 1st.Courses available to incoming freshmen include Algebra 1, Art and Design, Integrated Science, Technology Leadership

& Career Success, Geometry, Physical Education 1-2, Spanish 1-2

Summer School

∗ registration starts February 8 - @ Desert Vista from 9am-12pm or daily in the DV bookstore.

See the website for more information and/or registration forms.

∗ Session 1- May 26- June 10

∗ Session 2- June 11- June 26

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)

∗ Marching Band

∗ 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 enrollment 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 course selection sheets have been turned in:a) Pay at the DV Bookstoreb) Turn receipt into the DV Counseling Office by Friday, Feb. 21 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 course selection sheet.

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.

∗ School 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 A∗ English Language and Composition∗ English Literature and Composition∗ Environmental Science∗ Human Geography∗ Macro Economics∗ Psychology∗ Spanish Language∗ Statistics∗ US (AZ) Government∗ United States History∗ World History: Modern

Freshman AP Opportunity: AP Human GeographyThis 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 Enrollment Depends Upon:

***Submitting Online Enrollment

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 Course Selection

* 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.

* Consider math or reading intervention class* Get all Signatures* Bring completed registration sheet to your middle

school on assigned enrollment day

IMPORTANT DATESJuly 31- Thunder Day. Meet your links leader, get to know other students and receive your free Class of 2024 t-shirt.

Book distribution will be towards the end of July. Dates have not been confirmed yet.

August 3rd- First day of classes!!

Need online enrollment support? Staff will be available to assist.

Having ParentVue login issues?Need help uploading documents?Need access to a computer and/or scanner?Didn’t enroll on assigned days at your middle schools?Live outside of the boundaries?

Akimel Families and Open Enrollment FamiliesMonday and/or Tuesday, Feb. 3 & 4 from 5-7pm

Altedena FamiliesMonday and/or Tuesday, Feb. 10 & 11 from 5-7pm

Online Enrollment Support

We will be back to enroll…

AkimelJan. 30 & Jan. 31

AltadeñaFeb. 3& Feb. 4

All other schools & open enrollment can submit enrollment online & drop off course selection at DV

no later than February 7, 2020.