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Desert Vista Class of 2019
Freshman Orientation
Registration Process
1. Orientation
2.
Attend Open House Jan. 12, 2015, 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM with
your parents.
3.
Turn in completed packet to a DV counselor at your middle
school.
Only COMPLETE packets will be accepted.
What do you need to register?
1.
. registration packet.
Parents/Students complete
 Data Sheet
 Health Update
 Course Selections
 AZ Residency Form
 Primary Home Language Form
 Special Programs Sheet
2. Attach FOUR documents.
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Copy of Parent Driver’s License
Proof of Residence –
(see TUHSD checklist for acceptable
items)
Desert Vista Open Enrollment?
Registration packets must be turned in
to Desert Vista or at middle school
registration on or before the end of the school
day February 2, 2015.
Open Enrollment Forms must be completed
online at the TUHSD Website by Feb. 1, 2015
Now available at Desert Vista High School:
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Classes working towards:
Associate in Arts (AA)
Arizona General Education Curriculum
(AGEC A Certificate)
Through Dual Enrollment with Rio Salado
Community College
Freshman Open House
 Bring your parents to get your registration questions answered.
 DV teachers, club sponsors and coaches will be available.
January 12, 2015
6:00 PM Auditorium
7:00 DV Gym
We will be back to register…
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Altadena
– Jan. 20 & 21, 2015
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Akimel A-al
– Jan. 22 & Jan.23, 2015
All Other Schools & Open Enrollment
Drop off at DV by 3:30 PM on Feb.2, 2015.
Graduation Requirements
Subjects
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Fine Art/Voc
P.E./Health
Foreign Lang
Electives
TOTAL
DV Graduation University
4
4
3
3
2
1.5
0
5.5
23
4
4(Alg 3/4 +1)
3
2
1 (Fine Art)
0
2
0
16
Freshman Required Classes
 English
– Freshman English
– Honors Freshman
English (Summer Reading is Required)
Reading is also required
for some students based on
7th grade AIMS results.
Math Courses
Honors Track
Standard Track
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Honors Geometry
 Algebra 1-2
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Honors Algebra 3-4
 Geometry 1-2
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Honors Finite/Brief
Calculus*
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Calculus BC (AP)*
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Statistics (AP)*
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Differential Equations*
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Linear Algebra *
 Algebra 3-4
 Pre-Calculus*/College Math*
* Dual Credit Class (College Credit)
Math Continued
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The Math Department Also Offers
Computer Programming
– Honors Programming 1 – 2
– Honors Programming 3 – 4 (AP)
– Honors Programming 5 - 6
DV Freshmen Honors Classes –
Multiple Methods Used for
Honors Placement:
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Prior honors placement
or
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8th grade Teacher
recommendationsignature on
registration form
or
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Grades (A’s or B’s)
or
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Assessment
Review: 7th, 8th or HS
AIMS (Meets or
Exceeds) or equivalent
passing score on the
new assessment, Top
quartile on STAN 10
(75th percentile or
higher), or review of
other standardized
and/or state testing
Honors Placement Guide
1. Know your strengths
2. Know your time commitments
3. Increased rigor due to common core – more critical
thinking and student engagement, less memorization
and rote learning
4. Know your expectations – do you NEED straight A’s
5. Reference the Honors Placement Guide handout
provided
Testing for Gifted Services?
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Last day to test:
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015
Register at www.tuhsd.k12.az.us
Other Requirements
Science
• Chem–Physics
• Honors Chem-Physics
• Honors Biology 1-2**
**STRONGLY recommended to be
taken concurrently with Chem-Phys
Physical Education
• Girls PE
• Boys PE
• Advanced PE *
• Beginning Dance
• Inter or Adv Dance*
• Yoga
Computer Applications
OR
Choir
Band
Orchestra
Percussion
Journalism
Yearbook
TV Production
*course has prerequisite
Computer Applications
*Dual Enrollment CIS 105
Blockbuster
Xybernaut
DAY ENDING
2-DEC-04
1-DEC-04
19-NOV-04
17-NOV-04
9-NOV-04
15-NOV-04
3-NOV-04
Sony Corp
12-NOV-04
CLOSING PRICE
DAILY CLOSING PRICES
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Desert Vista Dance
4 Levels
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Beginning – open to all
Intermediate- by audition
Advanced- by audition
Company- by audition
Can be taken for PE credit
the 1st year and Fine Arts
credit 2nd year (in Advanced
and Company)
– Students learn jazz, ballet,
lyrical, modern, hip hop and
tap.
SCIENCE
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Freshman Foreign
Language
 Foreign
– Spanish
– German
– French
– Latin
Language
Spanish
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Placement in Hrs. Spanish 3-4 is determined by a
placement test given at the end of 8th grade.
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Sign up for Spanish 3-4 if you are currently taking
middle school Spanish.
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Sign up for Span 1-2 if you are starting Spanish.
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Travel to Spain and Mexico
French
German
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German Club: make gingerbread hearts,
play soccer, make friends
Ger. 3-4 & 5-6 for dual enrollment
Latin
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Compete in state and national competitions.
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Score higher on the SATs
AP Human Geography
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This is a great class to take if:
– You like Social Studies
– You are a college-bound student who would like to take an extra weighted class during your
freshman year
– You would like an extra, solid, academic class on your transcript for college preparation
– You want to learn about other cultures and different people in the world
– You want an excellent preparation for AP World History (taken your sophomore year)
– You want to learn and practice some common-sense study skills
– You are interested in a Sustainability career or major
Performing Arts Academy
BASIC DRAMA
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If you are interested in acting, drama, or theatre, this
class is for you!
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Learn about theatre and drama and practice your skills.
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Meet other people interested in drama and make new
friends!
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One year course with 1 Fine Arts credit
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Most of all, you will have fun!
Choose Drama, FA40
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• Exploring art elements
and principles
• Exploring 2D and 3D
Design
• Exploring different
art materials
Choose Art and Design
FA02
Introduction to
Computer Graphic Art
FA 20
Introduction to computer systems, graphic
communications and design, and various media
software applications.
TV PRODUCTION
-Explore the history of television and film
-Become a writer, reporter, producer, editor or
videographer for Thunder Media Information!
-Don’t just watch the announcements
be an Anchor or Reporter on them!
-Create songs, graphics, videos, commercials, public
service announcements or your own movie
projects!
-Travel out of state and compete!
EN87, 88, 89 TV Production 1-2
*Dual Enrollment - RIO CREDIT!
JOURNALISM
STAFF MEMBERS
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Reporters, Photographers, Copy Editors,
Designers, Graphic Artists and more to
produce an award-winning newspapers for
DV.
Be a PUBLISHED JOURNALIST
DVTHUNDERMEDIA.COM.
Use APPLE COMPUTERS, IPADS, IPODS,
and NIKON CAMERAS daily to capture
news!
MUST BE:
Curious - to find out what’s happening
Determined - to put out a great product
Fun – to share good times
Willing – to learn and enjoy being on the
team
HI 62, 73, 74, 75
*Dual Enrollment - RIO CREDIT!
Create Cool Memories with CooL Toys!
Design Productions HI 79, 80, 81, 82
Engineering 1-2
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Designed For Students Interested In
Engineering As A Career
FRESHMAN OPPORTUNITIES
Intermediate Band(brass/woodwinds)
Percussion Class
Marching Band—meets before
school, auditions in May
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Join the Thunder Speech Theater and Debate Company which has won
the AZ State Championship for the last twelve years.
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FRIENDS
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TRAVEL!
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS!
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One year class with 1 English
Elective HONORS Credit.
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Is also a DUAL ENROLMENT
(College Credit) class!
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Also offered as 8th hour (after
school) class if your schedule is
full.
Financial Planning & Investment/
Business Law
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Business Champions
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Fundamentals/Cost of
Credit
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Banking Services
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Investments/Savings
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Insurances
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Major Purchases
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Taxes
Ethics
US Legal System
Personal Law
Contract Law
Special Events
– Trip to Superior Court
– Mock Trial
**Both classes are each a
semester.
DV Orchestras:
Concert, Symphony & Chamber
Guitar 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
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Summer School – register in March
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Zero Hour
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Eighth Hour
– Computer Applications (0 Hour)
- Honors Algebra 3-4 (0 Hour)
– Honors Music Exploration &
-Honors Finite/Honors Brief
Performance (Chamber Orchestra) (0 Hour)
- Spanish 1-2 (0 Hour)
Calculus (0 Hour)
-World Music (0 Hour)
- Honors Biology 1-2 (0 Hour)
- Debate 1-2 (8th Hour)
- Geometry 1-2 (0 Hour)
- JROTC (0 Hour, at MdN)
- Forensics 1-2 (8th Hour)
If the extra class is the 7th class on the student’s schedule,
a class fee of
$350
must be paid.
A receipt from the Desert Vista bookstore must accompany
the Student Scheduling Worksheet to register.
The deadline for 0/8th hour registration is
February 18, 2015 at 3:30 PM
No late payments accepted.
Keys to Successful Registration
Choose
Get
Courses Wisely
all Signatures
Register
on Time