Palo Verde High Magnet School
Student Planner 2012-2013
Janna Acevedo - Principal
1302 S. Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ
85710
Palo Verde Titans:
To be a successful Palo Verde student, you will need to continuously work at the 212 degree level. To give it your best all the time, “Think Two-Twelve” and “Act Two-Twelve.”
Go Titans! – Mrs. Acevedo
PALO VERDE STUDENTS AIM TO BE 212 DEGREES!
AT 211 DEGREES,
WATER IS HOT.
AT 212 DEGREES, IT BOILS.
AND WITH BOILING WATER,
COMES STEAM.
AND STEAM CAN POWER A LOCOMOTIVE.
PALO VERDE TITANS:
It’s your life.
YOU
are responsible for your results.
It’s time to turn up the heat.
From this day forward, commit to operating at 212̊
in everything you do. Etch it into your thinking-
into your being. Apply it to your actions. It guarantees to increase your results positively and, in so many cases, increase your results exponentially.
Sedas, Michelle: 212̊ the extra degree
Think Two-Twelve / Act Two-TwelveFocus on Learning / *Come to school regularly
*Arrive to class on time
*Pay attention in class
*Develop your skills with the help of your teachers
Look After Our School / *Pick up after yourself
*Place all trash in trash containers
*Take care of the buildings, furniture, grounds, and all our property
*Keep our lunch tables, restrooms, walls, and desks clean
Earn Our School A Good Name / *Wear your club or athletic uniform with pride
*Behave well at school and on excursions
*Show respect to visitors
*Do your best in all school activities
*Play fairly
Be In The Right Place At the Right Time / *Never miss school or any lesson without proper permission
*Know that Palo Verde is a Closed Campus
*Be on time to class and all other school activities
*Know and follow Student Rights and Responsibilities
Respect All Staff Members / *Listen attentively
*Follow your teachers’ instructions and simple requests
*Speak to faculty and staff politely
*Do as you are asked
Respect Your Fellow Students / *Be courteous and considerate to your fellow students
*Avoid anything which might cause injury and embarrassment
Respect The Property Of Others / *Leave other people’s property alone
Be Honest / *Always be honest and truthful
*Be sure to hand in all lost property that you find
Cooperate With School Monitors and Security to Keep OUR School Secure / *Help them to help you
*Follow all directions and simple requests
*ID ABOVE your waist.
TUSD AND PALO VERDE
HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL
PHONE NUMBERS
ADMINISTRATION
Janna Acevedo………………………………………….Principal, 584-7403
Eric Brock……………………………………Assistant Principal, 584-7403
Rob Thompson……………………………….Assistant Principal, 584-7411
SUPPORT STAFF
Sonia Zarate……………………….…………...... Office Manager, 584-7403
Teresa Gushing………………….….….Administrative Secretary, 584 -7411
Beverely Elliot……………………..….…Counseling Dept. Chair, 584-7631
Debra Miceli…………..……..Exceptional Education Dept. Chair, 584-7410
Bart Peterson……………………..…………..….Athletic Director, 584-7435
Maria Abalos....……………...………………Magnet Coordinator, 584-7433
TBA……………………….……...Learning Supports Coordinator, 584-7409
William Brock…………………………………Grant Coordinator, 584-7637
SCHOOL OFFICES
Information………………………………………………………....584-7400
Athletics/Activities Office…….……………………………………584-7411
Attendance Office…………………………………………………. 584-7402
Business Office……………………………………………………. 584-7525
Cafeteria…………………………………………………………… 584-7423
Career Center……………………………………………………… 584-7522
Counseling/Guidance Office…………………………………….... 584-7411
Library…………………………………………………………….. 584-7445
Nurse’s Office…………………………………………………….. 584-7417
Registrar’s Office…………………………………………………. 584-7619
Registrar’s Fax Number…………………………………………… 584-7401
TUSD INFORMATION
TUSD Food Service (Free/Reduced Lunch Application)………… 225-4700
TUSD Security……………………………………………………. 584-7676
TUSD Information………………………………………………… 225-6000
TUSD Transportation……………………………………………... 225-4800
2012-2013
DATES TO REMEMBER
(subject to change due to print deadline)
OPEN HOUSE
Please join us on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, for our annual Open House from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More information will follow.
GRADING DAYS
First Quarter: Friday, September 28, 2012
Second Quarter: Friday, December 21, 2012
Third Quarter: Friday, March 15, 2013
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE AND HALF DAYS
First Semester:
Parent teacher conference: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Early Dismissal: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Second Semester:
Parent Teacher Conference: Thursday, February 7, 2013
Early Dismissal: Friday, February 8, 2013
EXAM DAY (FOLLOWS EXAM SCHEDULE)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 23, 2013
Graduation: Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Palo Verde Stadium
SCHOOL COLORS: ROYAL BLUE AND OLD GOLD
SCHOOL MASCOT: TITAN
TUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Requirements / 2012 / 2013 and beyondEnglish / 4 / 4
Science / 3 / 3
Mathematics / 3 / 4
Social Studies / 3 / 3
Fine Arts or C.T.E / 1 / 1
Physical Education / 1 / 1
Health / .5 / .5
Electives / 6.5 / 6.5
Total: / 22 / 23
AIMS TEST
All students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) test in order to receive a high school diploma from an Arizona public high school.
MINIMUM ARIZONA UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years / College-Preparatory MathFour (4) years / Composition-Based English
Three (3) years / Laboratory Science
Two (2) years / Foreign Language
Two (2) years / Social Studies
One (1) year / Fine Arts
Note: Scores of 1040 SAT or 22 ACT needed with a 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission to Arizona State Universities. Admission will be based on the GPA of your 16 AZ Board of Regents credits requirements.
HONOR ROLL
Students will be placed on the Honor Roll if they receive a grade point average of 3.70.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Selection to National Honor Society is an honor accorded by the faculty to recognize students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, service to the community and good character. Sophomores and juniors who have attended this school for a minimum of one full semester with a cumulative average of at least 3.40 are eligible to be considered.
CLASS STANDINGS
In order to determine the class standing of a student, the following scale is used:
9th Grade Credits / Less than 5.2510th Grade Credits / 5.25 to 10.25
11th Grade Credits / 10.50 to 15.50
12th Grade Credits / 15.75 credits +
COUNSELING and GUIDANCE
School Counseling/Guidance Department (584-7418)
Each student is assigned a counselor to assist in educational and career planning, and in the solution of personal and/or school-related problems. There are three counselors at PVHMS. Students are assigned according to the first letter of the last name. Students should come to the Counseling Office to make an appointment before/after school or during lunch. Counselors will not see you without an appointment during the regular school day. The Counseling Office is open daily from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.
Name: / Alpha Sort: / Email:Mrs. Elliott / A-J /
Ms. Larson / K-Z /
Ms. Reitz / Career & Tech /
Ms. Rose / College & Career /
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Changes in your class schedule will only be made to satisfy graduation requirements or to correct an error made by Palo Verde High Magnet School. In order to receive credit, you must be enrolled in a class by the tenth (10) day of a semester for a semester class. Students will not be allowed to receive quarter credits in semester classes for completion of graduation requirements.
Final disposition lies with the administrator in charge.
GRADUATION PLAN
Graduation Plan / College Prep Program Arizona State Universities / Rigorous College Prep Program
Credits / Credits / Credits
English / 4 / 4 / 4
Mathematics / 3 / 4 / 4 -5
Science / 2 / 3 / 4 -5
Social Studies / 3 / 2 / 3
Physical Education / 1
Health / .50
Driver Education / Not required
Technology / 1+ / 1
Foreign Language / 2 / 4 -5
*Fine Arts or Vocational / 1 / 1* / 1
Electives / 6 ½ / 8
Magnet Classes & Other Electives / 2 - 6
Magnet Classes & Electives
Total Credits / 22 / 24 or more / 26 or more
TITAN LIBRARY
The Titan Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Please note the following information regarding the Titan Library:
· Your student ID is your library card
· You can borrow two (2) books at a time, for two weeks, with two renewals
· Library books should be returned before or on the due date
· Please sign in as you enter the library
· You must have a pass to enter the library during class time
· You may make copies in the library for no charge
· Please treat equipment gently and refrain from attempting to repair or change any computer hardware.
HEALTH OFFICE
A certified school Nurse and Health Assistant are on campus from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The Health Office is located at the front north-east entrance of the school. You must have the Nurse’s Office folder from your classroom teacher as a pass in order to go to the nurse unless it is an emergency. The office is closed 6th period, except for emergencies. An emergency is defined as a student who is too ill to come to the Health Office, unless escorted by his/her teacher or the Nurse needs to go directly to the student.
IMMUNIZATIONS OF STUDENTS
BOARD POLICY JLCB
On January 1, 1992, the new Arizona State law of School Immunizations went into effect (Arizona Revised statues 15-871). The law states that the school administrator shall suspend a pupil if the administrator does not have documentary proof of immunizations or the student fails to receive immunizations as scheduled
ADMINISTERING MEDICINES AND TREATEMENTS TO STUDENTS – BOARD POLICY JLCD
PALO VERDE HIGH MAGNET IS A DRUG FREE ZONE. All medication must be administered in the Health Office. Don’t be caught with medication in your possession. The consequence is serious. You need to follow Board Policy JLCD and leave your medication in the Health Office when necessary to take medicine during school hours
TUSD STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Each student will receive a copy of the Guidelines for Student Rights and Responsibilities. The guidelines are intended to help create a positive and safe learning environment for everyone at Palo Verde.
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
(GOVERNING BOARD POLICY JFCL)
It is the policy of the Tucson Unified School District to prohibit discriminatory harassment based on real or perceived race, color, religion (creed), national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or on the basis of association with others identified by these categories. The School District shall act to investigate all complaints of discriminatory or other harassment, formal or informal, verbal or written, and to discipline or take other appropriate action against anyone who is
found to have violated this policy.
GOVERNING BOARD POSITION ON
GANG BEHAVIOR AND ACTIVITY
The behaviors that have become associated with gang activity or membership, especially violence, intimidation, and disrespect will not be tolerated on or near school property or in activities associated with school. In accordance with this position, any students engaging in gang activities will be disciplined to the fullest extent of District policies, and prosecuted, if applicable, according to local ordinances, and state and federal laws.
Gang: An ongoing, formal or informal organization or group of persons whose members act in concert for antisocial or criminal purposes, and who are identified with a common name, or common signs, symbols, or colors.
Gang-Related Incident: An incident is considered gang-related when the participants, whether perpetrators or victims, are identified as gang members or affiliates, and where a reasonable person would conclude that the incident was motivated, in whole or in part, by a desire to promote or otherwise
impact gang interests.
Bias-Related and Hate-Related Incidents: An incident is considered bias-related or hate-related when a reasonable person would conclude that it was motivated, in whole or in part, by the perpetrator's bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual personal characteristics. Such characteristics include: ancestry or ethnicity, disability, gender, immigration or citizenship status, race, religion or religious practices, or sexual orientation.
BULLYING, INTIMIDATION AND HARASSMENT
(TUSD BOARD POLICY JICFB)
Bullying is a form of harassment. For the purposes of this policy, bullying is defined as: The repeated intimidation of students by the real or threatened infliction of physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted, or emotional abuse, or through attacks on the property of another. It may include, but not be limited to actions such as verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, including ethnically based or gender-based verbal putdowns, and extortion of money or possessions. Such conduct is disruptive of the educational process and therefore, bullying is unacceptable behavior in the Tucson Unified School District.
Students who engage in any act of bullying while at school, at any school function, in connection to or with any District sponsored activity or event, or while en route to or from school are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion. Law enforcement officials shall be notified of bullying incidents, as required by law.
This policy also applies to students who, by their indirect behavior, condone or support another student’s act of bullying. Retaliation against a victim, good faith reporter, or a witness of bullying is prohibited.
WEAPON, DRUG AND ALCOLHOL FREE SCHOOL ZONE
Palo Verde High Magnet School is a weapon, drug and tobacco free campus. Students and or visitors are not permitted to possess any of these items on campus or at any school sanctioned events. Any persons entering on to campus are subject to inspection.
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICES (TUSD BOARD POLICY JICJ)
TUSD will not be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any electronic device brought to school. Cell phones and/or electronic signaling devices are to be kept out of view in a student’s locker, pocket, or a carrying bag. Any use of cell phone or electronic signaling devices during the school day and/or instructional time is considered a major disruption and may have severe consequences. Exception: High School students may use cell phones during lunch.
CHEATING POLICY
At Palo Verde High Magnet School, our goal is to assist students in achieving academic success through personal responsibility. To achieve that goal, academic dishonesty or cheating will not be tolerated. Individual teachers, as well as administrators, will prescribe consequences to students found to be engaging in academic dishonesty or cheating. Two examples of academic dishonesty are as follows: