2015 sahuarita usd summer newsletter

2015

Summer EditionJuly

Sahuarita Unifie

FEATURES:• Important Back to School Dates• Dress Codes• Tax Credits• 2015-2016 School Calendar

School District

SahuaritaWins

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CONTENT2 Registration

3 Message from the Superintendent

6 School Tax Credit

8 2015 School Bond FAQs

9 Immunizations

9 Hearing and Vision Screenings

10 Sahuarita USD Schools

13 Middle School PE Dress Codes

13 NJROTC Orientation

14 Sahuarita High School

15 Walden Grove High School

16 Food Service

16 Transportation

17 L.I.N.K.

18 Special Notices

24 SUSD Hall of Fame

26 School Hours

26 K-8 Dress Code

27 School Calendar

SUSD Governing Board

Diana Kellermeyer - Governing Board President

Kris Ham - Governing Board Clerk

Elaine Hall - Governing Board Member

Tom Murphy - Governing Board Member

John Sparks - Governing Board Member

SUSD District Administration

Dr. Manuel Valenzuela - Superintendent

Brett Bonner - Assistant Superintendent for

Educational Services

Scott Downs- Assistant Superintendent for

Administrative Services

REGISTRATION

Registration

The first day of the 2015-2016 school year is Monday, August 3rd, 2015. Read on to findout more including school information, District calendar, and start/end times for your child’s school.

School offices are open for NEW student registration Monday- Thursday from 8 AM -12 PM and 1 PM - 2 PM. Registration documents can be found on the District website. Visit www.susd30.us for more information.

Please remember to bring the original and two copies of the following documents to complete enrollment.

• One proof of residency that indicates residency within the SUSD boundaries (Ex: Gas or Electric bill, Lease or Purchase Agreement.)

• Child’s State Certified Bi th Certific te• Complete Immunization Records• Driver’s License• Withdrawal Form—If transferring from an

Arizona School

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Dear Families:

As we approach the dawning of a new school year, it is satisfying to refle t upon our progress in the first ear of implementation for the SUSD 2020 Directions Plan.

There have been clear and evident indicators of progress in all of the six directions. Some of the highlights include:

• Successful implementation of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) at both high schools. This has correlated with a doubling of the number of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations taken by our students this past year, from 185 to over 400!

• Recognition of two Arizona A+ Schools of Excellence (Anza Trail K-8 and Sahuarita Primary School).

• Over $4,000,000 in postsecondary scholarships earned by our Walden Grove HS and Sahuarita HS students, which is an all time high!

• Comprehensive communications plan, leading to enhanced level of service and outreach.

• Recognition of the inaugural class of the Sahuarita Hall of Fame.

• NJROTC program honored at regional “Super Bowl” competition in California.

• Two interscholastic State Championships at Walden Grove HS (Girls Soccer and Dance).

• Recognition of instrumental music programs at State Band Festivals.

• Individual Event State Championships at Sahuarita HS (Taylor McClelland-Girls Track 400m, 400m Girls Relay, 1600m Girls Relay).

• Appointments of graduating seniors to three different U. S. Military Academies.

• Two Interscholastic State Runners Up (Girls Track-SHS, Boys Baseball-WGHS).

• 2015 Pinnacle Award recipient, Charlotte Gates, recognized for outstanding practices and new ideas that result in significa t contributions for school districts and the school business profession.

Message From The Superintendent

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As we look forward to the new 2015-16 school year, and implementation of the second year of SUSD 2020, there are many reasons to start the new academic year with much optimism and excitement. Among the reasons are:

• Second year implementation of major programmatic initiatives, including Beyond Textbooks instructional planning framework, Excel2 21st Century Community Learning Center programs, and NMSI.

• Initiation of Sahuarita Cats professional recruitment and training initiative with the College of Education, University of Arizona.

• Long term planning to proactively meet needs of our growing community.

• Continued development of Industrial Pathways program in Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment Operations, in cooperation with sector business partners in the community.

• Professional development program expansion to over thirty training offerings, including comprehensive staff de elopment and

coaching in the critical area of elementary content mathematics.

• Implementation of new academic and CTE programs, such as the college level dual enrollment course in Economics and Philosophy (UA Dual Credit) and Law and Public Safety (CTE program).

• Additional and intentional focus on freshman student success, through efforts such as the honors program, and freshman supports initiative.

• Continued development of the successful and innovative Sahuarita WINS! strategic partnership among K-12, higher education, business , public municipalities, and community.

As you can see, the rising of the sun from this new year brings a bright light of excitement and hope of a promising and successful year ahead. I am excited to work with you in strong resolve to the critical focus on our all important mission, working as a team to help every student succeed. Together, we will continue to make a difference!

Sincerely,Manuel O. Valenzuela, Ed.D. Superintendent

Message From The Superintendent

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Message From The Superintendent 2015 SUSD TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Marcy Wagner, 3rd Grade Sahuarita Intermediate School

Nancy Kondrat, Librarian Sahuarita High School

Suqiong Fritz, 4th Grade Copper View Elementary School

Mary McGraw, 1st Grade Anza Trail School

Beth Dahl, Music Sahuarita Primary School

Courtney Brown, 6th Gr. Math Sahuarita Middle School

Rosa Alvarez, 4th Grade Sopori

Krista Gypton, English Walden Grove High School

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The Tax Credit program allows every person who files an income tax return with the State of Arizona the opportunity to receive a tax credit

for contributing to extracurricular activities. These tax credits support extracurricular and character education programs in the Sahuarita Unified chool District.

Donations may be used for any school sponsored activities that require students to pay a fee in order to participate or for a character education program. Examples include: foreign language, field trips, enrichment activities, athletic and fine a t programs, and after-school clubs.

You can help Sahuarita students and possibly lower your tax bill by making a donation.

If you qualify for this state tax credit, you may write a check or use your credit card to make a contribution before Dec. 31. When you fileyour Arizona state taxes, you then subtract the amount of your contribution from what you owe or add the amount to your refund.

Anyone can participate: married or single, with or without children. Married couples filingjointly may claim up to $400. Single persons, heads of households, and married couples filingseparately may all claim up to $200.

For more information on these Tax Credits visit the Arizona Department of Revenue’s Website or see ARS §43-1089.01 for more information on the law.

Who can make a contribution?

We can accept contributions only from individuals. We cannot accept contributions from businesses or corporations.

Do I have to have children enrolled in school?

No - Any Arizona individual paying state income tax can make a tax credit contribution to be used towards extra curricular fees.

Do I have to live within the District?

No - Any individual who pays Arizona State income tax can contribute.

Do I have to donate the full $200 or $400?

No – But remember, you can take this credit on any tax liability for state income taxes up to $200 on an individual tax return or $400 on a joint return. You may donate up to your $200 or $400 limit in installments during the calendar year or donate it at one time.

How does this work on my tax return?

As an example, lets say you made a $300 tax credit contribution. When you file your state taxes, you will note the credit with a 322 form. (downloadable from the State.) If your State tax return calculates to a $500 refund, applying the credit will increase your refund to $800. If your State tax return calculates to a $400 liability (you owe) then applying the credit will reduce your liability to $100. However, you cannot receive a refund greater than your State income tax assessment for the tax year.

TAX CREDIT FAQABOUT SCHOOL TAX CREDIT

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2015 TAX CREDIT FORM GOOD FOR STUDENTS

Extra-‐curricular activities are those sponsored by the District that requires enrolled students to pay a fee to participate.

***** GOOD FOR TAXPAYERS

A tax credit is a dollar-‐for-‐dollar reduction in the actual tax owed to the State of Arizona. You may donate up to $400 for married couples and up to $200 for single and head of household.

***** GOOD FOR COMMUNITIES

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of a quality education. They provide authentic learning experiences through field excursions, interscholastic activities, fine arts, and leadership development programs.

***** YES!!! I WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE

SAHUARITA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT FOR 2015.

Name:______________________________

Address:____________________________

City, State:________________Zip:_______

Donation Amount:____________________

Email:______________________________ *TAX CREDITS ARE NON-‐TRANSFERABLE AND NON-‐REFUNDABLE.*

Make your check payable to: Sahuarita Unified School District Mail with this form to: Sahuarita Unified School District 350 West Sahuarita Road Sahuarita AZ 85629

Pay by VISA or MASTERCARD online at www.susd30.us

If you have questions, please call 520-‐625-‐3502.

Please direct my donation to the following:

ELEMENTARY (KINDERGARTEN – 5TH) _____Sahuarita Primary School _____Sahuarita Intermediate School _____Anza Trail Elementary _____Copper View Elementary _____Sopori Elementary School _____Field Trips _____Music _____Character Education _____Undesignated (Where the need is greatest)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH – 8TH) _____Sopori Elementary School _____Anza Trail School _____Sahuarita Middle School

Specific Sport____________________________________ Is this a Pay to Participate Fee? Yes No

_____ Choir _____Extracurricular _____ Field Trips _____Instrumental Music _____National Honor Society _____Student Council _____Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) _____Undesignated (Where the need is greatest)

Student Name:______________________________________ Activity:____________________________________________


HIGH SCHOOL (9TH – 12TH) _____Sahuarita High School _____Walden Grove High School

Specific Sport____________________________________ Is this a Pay to Participate Fee? Yes No

_____Choir _____Dance (WGHS only) _____Drama _____Extracurricular _____Instrumental Music _____NJROTC (SHS only) _____Robotics (WGHS only) _____Science _____Sports Medicine (HOSA) _____Vocational Ed (CTE) _____Skills USA (Auto/Technology/Media/Woods) _____Undesignated (Where the need is greatest)



FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

RECEIPT: ________________________

SCHOOL:_________________________

ACTIVITY:_________________________

MEMO:__________________________

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Q: What is a school bond?

A school bond is the school district’s way of asking voters to approve spending on school infrastructure, including building new schools, improving current school facilities, and upgrading technology. Funds raised by a school bond must be used only on infrastructure—these dollars cannot be used for teachers or staff, or other program operating costs.

Q: What is capital funding?

This funding buys updated textbooks, technology, school buses, and keeps school systems like heating, cooling, roofs and plumbing running effectively and effici tly.

Q: Why does our school district need a school bond now?

State lawmakers reduced more than $113 million from K-12 education this year. Sahuarita Unified School District had 85% in cuts to capital funding for this year. While the District works to ensure that funds are used to keep teachers in classrooms and vital programs available to our children, needed repairs to older schools, construction of new space, purchasing of new student transportaion vehicles, are challenging. A bond provides funds for renovations, school construction, transportation and instructional equipment.

Q: What are the projects in the 2015 school bond measure?

Constructing new school facilities, classroom additions and modular replacements $22,500,00Renovating and improving school facilities $8,500,000Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles $4,000,000Purchasing equipment and technology $3,500,000Construction of learning center $1,500,000

Q: What is the cost per $100 of assessed value?

Over the life of the bond, the average annual cost per $100 of assessed value is 48 cents.

Q: How much money will the school bond raise?

Proposition 436 would generate $40 million for major construction, remodeling projects, capital and student transportation. This would not be sold, or taxed, all at once, but over several years.

Q: How can I understand what that means for me personally as a homeowner?

The cost to the average Sahuarita homeowner is approximately $60 per year or $5 per month on the average assessed value of $124,410. Homeowners may see a decrease in the tax impact due to the loss of the capital outlay override this year. Additionally, Sahuarita USD is opting to not use the adjacent ways tax levy this year resulting in a further tax decrease for homeowners. It is possible that homeowners will see no increase in tax levies for school related taxes for this year.

Q: What is the impact if the bond fails?

If this measure fails, the District will foreseeably have extremely limited resources to support capital outlay objectives, such as updated instructional resources like books and technology, furniture and equipment, keeping school building systems in sound condition, and purchase of pupil transportation vehicles. Second, the District will not have clear designated funds for supporting new construction to meet growth related needs of the next few years.

SCHOOL BOND FAQS

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Parents, make sure your child is ready for school! You will need to bring your child’s Immunization Record to register your child for school, and again when your child has been promoted to 6th or 9th grade. It must show the complete date your child was given each required shot.

If you do not have an Immunization Record or your child has not received all required shots, call your doctor now for an appointment or call the local health department for the date and location of the next immunization clinic. Before you are allowed to enroll your child in an Arizona School, you must show evidence of the following vaccinations: *********************************************************************************************

FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS K-12

(DTaP/DTP) Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertusis, (DT) Diphtheria & Tetanus or Td: 3-5 doses (except Kindergarten which requires 4-6 doses), at least 1 dose must be after the child’s 4th birthday (IPV/OPV) Polio: 3-4 doses, with the last dose being after the child’s 4th birthday. No more than 4 doses required. (MMR) Measles, Mumps & Rubella: 2 doses, with the 1st dose on/after 1st birthday, 2nd dose must be at least 1 month after 1st dose (HEP B) Hepatitis B: 3 doses, last dose must be after child is 24 weeks of age Varicella (Chicken Pox): 1-2 doses 2nd dose is recommended, but required if 1st dose was given at 13 years old or older *********************************************************************************************

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-12 (in addition to immunizations listed for “ALL GRADES” above)

Tdap Booster (1 dose) is required for all students in upper grades (6-12) when 5 years have passed since their last dose of tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccine. If one dose of Tdap is already received, then the next dose of Td is due in 10 years. Meningococcal vaccine (MV) (1-2 doses) is required for all students age 11 years and older.

*********************************************************************************************Also recommended by the Health Department but not required for enrollment in school at this time: Hepatitis A (2 doses- All Grades) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus - 3 Doses age 11 years and older) Reference: Arizona Administrative Code, Department of Health Services – Communicable Diseases. Chapter 6, Article 7, R9-6-701-708

Hearing and Vision Screenings:

Hearing and Vision screenings are conducted annually at all Sahuarita USD Schools on the following students:• Students in Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9• All students receiving Special Education services or who have been referred for Special Education

testing• Students who are new to the district and who do not have evidence of a hearing/vision screening

the from previous school year• Any student (PreK-12) who is referred to the health office for a Hearing/Vision Screening

SUSD is partnering with The La Canoa Lions Club of Green Valley to provide Vision Screenings to students whenever possible. The Lions use a Plusoptix S-12 to take measurements of the eyes that is like getting your picture taken. This new technology is highly valid and is becoming more widely available. The Lions work closely with school personnel at all times.

IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD’S HEARING OR VISION SCREENING DONE AT SCHOOL, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE IN WRITING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT THE START OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR! If you elect to “opt out” of hearing and/or vision screenings, please provide a copy of a recent (within 6 months) hearing/vision report to the school health office. If a student fails a VISION screening, we will send a Vision Referral form to the parent notifying them and referring the student for an eye exam.

If a student fails a HEARING screening, state law mandates that a rescreening be performed in 4-6 weeks. At that time if a student fails a SECOND hearing screening, we will send a Hearing Referral form to parents notifying them and referring the student for a hearing evaluation, preferably with an audiologist. However, if we suspect a child needs immediate medical attention, we will notify parents immediately regardless of whether it is the first or se ond screening.

IMMUNIZATIONS

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MEET AND GREET DAY: This is an opportunity to meet the teachers, staff, and principal.

Friday, July 31st 1:30-3:00 PM

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT :(One parent must attend) Thursday, August 6th 4:00-7:00pm

• 4-5:00 PM 1st Grade• 5-6:00 PM 2nd Grade• 6-7:00 PM Kindergarten

Class assignments will be available during Meet & Greet and posted in the office on the firstday of school. Please check Sahuarita Primary School website for updated information in regards to important dates and Student/Parent Handbooks.

ADDRESS:350 W. Sahuarita Rd.Sahuarita, AZ 85629PHONE:520.625.3502 x 1100

PRINCIPAL:Tina AndersonASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL:Jan Spooner

SAHUARITA PRIMARY SCHOOL (K-2)HOME OF THE OWLS

SAHUARITA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (3-5)HOME OF THE BOBCATS


PRINCIPAL:Clarisa Nido


Thursday, July 30, 2015 • 3rd & new students: 5-6:00 PM• 4th: 6-6:30 PM• 5th: 6:30-7 PM

Class assignments will be available during Meet & Greet and posted at the school on the first d y of school. Please check the Sahuarita Intermediate School website for updated and important information.

Sahuarita USD Schools

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COPPER VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5)HOME OF THE BULLDOGS


PRINCIPAL:Desi Raulston


Friday, July 31, 2015 2-4 PM

A post card with the student’s classroom assignment will be distributed from the student’s teacher in late July. In addition, classroom and teacher assignments will be posted at the school for “Meet and Greet Day.”

Please check the Copper View School website for updated and important information.

SOPORI SCHOOL (K-5)HOME OF THE COUGARS

ADDRESS:5000 W Arivaca RdAmado, AZ 85645PHONE:520.625.3502 x 1300

PRINCIPAL:Jim Heinzelmann


Friday, July 31st 2:00-5:00 PM

OPEN HOUSE:Thursday, August13th 4:30-5:30 PM

• 4:30- 5 PM K-2nd Grade• 5-5:30 PM 3-5th Grade

Class assignments will be available during Meet & Greet and posted in the office on the first d y of school. Please check Sopori School website for updated information in regards to important dates and Student/Parent Handbooks.

Sahuarita USD Schools Sahuarita USD Schools

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SAHUARITA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)HOME OF THE JAGUARS


PRINCIPAL:Stephanie SilmanASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Robert Beachy

OPEN HOUSE: This is an opportunity to meet the teachers, staff, and principal.

Thursday, July 30, 2015• 4-4:45 PM Pick up schedules in the

courtyard• 5-5:20 PM Parent/Student Meeting

District Auditorium• 5:30-7 PM Follow a modified bell

schedule

Stay connected with SMS via the school website at http://www.susd30.us/middle/ and the SMS Facebook page by clicking on the blue Facebook icon at the bottom of the SMS website and “liking” the page.

Fall sports will start on August 10, 2015. Students must clear eligibility prior to tryouts. Student physical forms are available in the office or on the SMS website.

ANZA TRAIL SCHOOL (K-8)HOME OF THE COYOTES


PRINCIPAL:Darlene RobinsonASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Bryan HuieASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Shelly Lizardi

KINDERGARTEN PRE-ASSESSMENT:July 20 & 21, 8 AM-12 PM

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/ SCHEDULES:Middle School - Mailed July 27K-5- Posted at cafeteria by 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 30th


Thursday, July 30, 2015• Kindergarten 1-2:30 PM• 6-8th 5-7:00 PM

Friday, July 31, 2015• 1st-5th 12:30-2:30 PM

Please check the Anza Trail School website for updated and important information.

SAHUARITA USD SCHOOLS

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SMS PE DRESS CODENAVY BLUE PLAIN ATHLETIC SHORTS AND A LIGHT GRAY PLAIN T-SHIRT MUST BE WORN. APPROPRIATE ATHLETIC SHOES, WITH SOCKS ARE ALSO REQUIRED. NO PLATFORM SHOES OR SANDALS.

A P.E. UNIFORM MAY BE PURCHASED FOR $20 AT SMS, WHICH INCLUDES A SHIRT, SHORTS, AND A HANDY CARRY BAG.

NJROTC NEW CADET ORIENTATION JULY 20 - JULY 23 2015

Sahuarita Unified School District will be hosting NJROTC new cadet orientation Monday, July 20 - Thursday July 23, 2015 at Sahuarita High School. The orientation will run from 0800 - 1100.

Cadets will need Physical Training gear and plenty of water.

The orientation will acquaint new cadets with Navy core knowledge, uniform basics, and other Navy knowledge. Administrative paperwork will be taken care of and uniform issuance will begin. Cadets will also be introduced to basic drill and PT exercises.

For questions, please email MSgt Jeff ing, USMC (Ret) at [email protected].

Sahuarita Unified is modifying the student ID policy at the secondary level for all schools. Students are no longer required to visibly wear their ID on a lanyard.

Instead, students MUST have the ID in their possession and present it upon request by a staff membe .

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLID POLICY CHANGE

NJROTC ORIENTATIONMIDDLE SCHOOL PE DRESS CODEANZA TRAIL PE DRESS CODE RED ATHLETIC SHORTS AND LIGHT GRAY PLAIN T-SHIRT MUST BE WORN. APPROPRIATE SHOES WITH

SOCKS ARE ALSO REQUIRED. NO PLATFORM SHOES OR SANDALS.

A SCREEN PRINTED ANZA TRAIL PE UNIFORM CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE PE TEACHERS AT A COST OF $15 PER SET OR $10 FOR A T-SHIRT OR SHORTS.

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SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOLHOME OF THE MUSTANGS


PRINCIPAL:Kent ThompsonASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Pending New AppointmentASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Mike Szolowicz

SHS Registration2015-2016 School Year

July 15th A.I.A. Eligibility and Seniors(All Fall Sports, Cheer, & Band Members Only)

7 AM-12 PM

July 16th Juniors 7 AM-12 PMJuly 20th Soph and Fresh A-G 7 AM-12 PMJuly 21st Soph and Fresh H-O 7 AM-12 PMJuly 22nd Soph and Fresh P-Z 7 AM-12 PMJuly 22nd Make-Up Day 6 PM-7:30 PMJuly 23rd Make-Up Day 7 AM-12 PMJuly 24th No ProcessingJuly 28th Freshman

Orientation (SHS Gymnasium)

3 PM-7:30 PM

SHS FEE SCHEDULE 2015-2016FEE AMOUNTAdvanced Placement Test Fee $91.00Art I - Art III $40.00 Athletics Pay to Play $50.00 Jazz Band $50.00 Marching / Concert Band $50.00 Mixed Chorus/Chorale $40.00 PE, Weights & Sports Conditioning lock

$5.00

String Orchestra $50.00 NJROTC $26.00 Engineering 102 $435.00 CTE - Sports Med/Photo/Film&TV/ Automotive/Construction/Culinary CoreIndTech

$20.00

Extracurricular Fee $5.00 Band Camp $40.00 Creative Movement $30.00 Grad Lab $80.00 ID Replacement Fee $5.00 Parking Permit Fee $10.00

SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOL

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WALDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOLHOME OF THE RED WOLVES


PRINCIPAL:Teresa HillASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:John KnuepASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:Pending New Appointment

WGHS Registration2015-2016 School Year

To help decrease total wait time, please arrive during the time with first letter of last names indicated below.July 13th Seniors 8-9 AM (A-F)

9-10 AM (G-K)10-11 AM (L-P)11-12 PM (Q-U)12-1 PM (V-Z)

July 14th Juniors 8-9 AM (A-F)9-10 AM (G-K)10-11 AM (L-P)11-12 PM (Q-U)12-1 PM (V-Z)

July 15th Sophomores 8-9 AM (A-F)9-10 AM (G-K)10-11 AM (L-P)11-12 PM (Q-U)12-1 PM (V-Z)

July 16th Freshman 8-9 AM (A-F)9-10 AM (G-K)10-11 AM (L-P)11-12 PM (Q-U)12-1 PM (V-Z)

July 24- 29th New Teacher InductionJuly 29th Freshman

Orientation8 AM- 12 PM

WGHS FEE SCHEDULE 2015-2016FEE AMOUNTExtracurricular Fee $5.00

Acoustic / Guitar Ensemble $40.00 Advanced Placement Test Fee $91.00Art I, II, III, IV/Ceramics Beg./Adv. $40.00 Athletics Pay to Play $50.00 Jazz Band $50.00 Marching / Concert Band $50.00 Chorus Mixed/Beginning $40.00 PE, Weights & Sports Conditioning lock $5.00 String Orchestra $50.00 NJROTC $26.00 Engineering 102 $435.00 CTE - Sports Med /Rehab/Photo/Film & TV/Robotics I & II & III GraphicDesign CoreIndTech Law & Public Safety

$20.00

Percussion $70.00Dance Beginning/Intermediate Ad-vanced/Company

$20.00

Grad Lab/Weekend Academy $80.00ID Replacement Fee $5.00 Parking Permit Fee $10.00 PE uniform (optional) $18.00

WALDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

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Southwest Foodservice and the Sahuarita Unified School District will

once again be working t o g e t h e r to provide n u t r i t i o u s b r e a k f a s t and lunch selections, w h i c h meet all the federal and state

nutrition guidelines, for our students.

Application forms for free or reduced-priced meals will be available at the various school sites approximately July 25, 2015. Applications will also be available on SUSD website (www.susd30.us) under “Business Services”.

To apply for free or reduced-priced meals, households must complete an application each year. Applications submitted for 2014-15 School Year will expire on September 15, 2015. Your application for the new school year must be received before this date. If a new application is not received by September 16, 2015 your child will be charged for full-priced meals. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verific tion of data. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year or by other program officia .

Also, be sure TO FILL OUT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION on the application. Failure to do so will delay the process of the application and will be returned to you for completion. Read the directions thoroughly to avoid any delay in the processing. If your mailing address is different than your street address, use your mailing address on the application. Please WRITE LEGIBLY. Allow at least 7 days for processing your application.

Please DO NOT use applications from previous years.

Meal prices for the new school year are: • Breakfast costs $1.05 for Primary

& Intermediate Schools, $1.35 for Middle and High Schools.

• Lunch costs $2.05 for Primary & Intermediate Schools, $2.35 for Middle and High Schools.

• Reduced price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch.

For your convenience, you may pay on-line for your child’s lunch account with a credit card. Visit Sahuarita Unifie School District website, www.susd30.us. Click the on-line payment button at the bottom of the home page and

follow the instructions. We hope this will be a convenient way for parents to make payments.

If you have any questions regarding the meal applications, please contact District office at 520-625-3502 ext. 1167. Questions on meal accounts, please contact Food Service at 520-625-3502 ext. 1022.

FOOD SERVICES

Our vision is to deliver safe and highly effective transportation services for all Sahuarita UnifiedSchool District students.

In order to provide up to date and accurate information in a timely manner, you can access bus route information by using www.infofinderi. om/. Look under Arizona for Sahuarita Unified School District. After you have selected the link, enter your home address and the school that your child is attending. If a bus route is available for your child, it will be displayed.

TRANSPORTATION

If a paper copy is needed, please contact District Transportation Services at (520) 625-3502 x 1190.

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L.I.N.K. is a licensed childcare program that offers before and after school care, an all day childcare program for 4 year olds, and an all day summer program. Our mission is to provide quality childcare at an affordable price to families in our community. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment with learning experiences for all of our students.

After School Rate: $60.00 a week (dismissal to 5:30 PM)

Summer Program Rate: $110.00 a week (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM)

4 year old Program Rate: $115.00 a week (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM)

L.I.N.K. After School Program 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Phone: 520.625.3502 x 1212

Director: Aviana Kirby

The Sahuarita Unified School District Educational Enrichment Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofitorganization established in 2003 with the mission of enriching the educational opportunities in the Sahuarita Unified School District (SUSD #30) and throughout our community. The Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation, SEEF, supports SUSD #30 in various areas: recognition programs, athletics, career and technical education (JTED), working in conjuction with Habitat for Humanity, college scholarships, and teacher mini-grants. SEEF is exploring summer educational enrichment programs for students and assistance for teachers seeking board certific tion. SEEF assists the Early Childhood Center, the L.I.N.K program, the Amado-Sahuarita Adult Learning Program, and Sopori ‘s Programs which include: United Way, Easter Seals, Stay and Play, Preschool, and Make Way for Books.

For more information, visit the SEEF website at https://sites.google.com/a/sahuarita.net/seef/home

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Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation

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MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act is a federal law aimed at providing homeless children and youth with an equal opportunity to succeed in school. It was originally authorized in 1987 by the Reagan administration, and reauthorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The intent of the law is to break the cycle of poverty and to address the problems that homeless students face in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in schools. The McKinney-Vento law applies to all public and charter schools. The major provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act are:• Each school district must designate a liaison for homeless students.• Homeless students can stay at their school of origin (the school they attended when they were permanently housed/last enrolled)

or their school of residence the entire time they are homeless and until the end of any academic year in which they move into permanent housing.

• Schools must immediately enroll homeless children and youth regardless of missing documentation.• Schools must provide homeless students transportation to and from their school of origin.• Homeless children and youth are not stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status.

What is the definition of homeless child en and youth?

The McKinney-Vento Act identifies homeless students as “Children who lack a fi ed, regular and adequate nighttime residence”. This includes children and youth who are:• Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason• Living in motels, hotels, or camping grounds due to lack of adequate accommodations• Living in emergency or transitional shelters, such as group homes, runaway shelters and domestic violence shelters• Placed in temporary, non-permanent placements by Child Protective Services• Living in cars, parks, public places, abandoned buildings, or similar settings• Abandoned in hospitals

The other group covered under the McKinney-Vento Act is unaccompanied youth (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian). Students in homeless situations must have the opportunity to meet the same high academic achievement standards as all students. This is why it is so critical that homeless children and youth receive all the educational services for which they are eligible.

If you would like more information about the McKinney-Vento Act, please contact Scott Downs at (520) 625-3502 ext. 1058.

PROGRAM FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

The Sahuarita Unified School District offers a Structured English Immersion (SEI) program for students who are English Language Learners. Students identified as having a Primary Home Language Other than English (PHLOTE) are assessed using the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) for English proficien y in Oral language skills, Reading and Writing. Students who do not score proficie t at or above the publisher’s designated scores meet the criteria for being an English Language Learner (ELL) and qualify to receive services in the District’s SEI program. SEI classroom entry and exit is determined solely by the AZELLA score unless a program waiver or withdraw request is granted.

The Structured English Immersion program is an intensive English language teaching program for ELLs and is designed to accelerate the learning of the English language. The components of the SEI program are uniform in that they correspond to Arizona state law; however, application of the structure results in various SEI classroom configu ations due to the size of the school and the number of ELLs.

The Structured English Immersion content is a minimum of four hours of daily English Language Development (ELD). ELD is a type of instruction that emphasizes the English language itself. ELD instruction focuses on phonology (the sound system of language), morphology (the internal structure and forms of words), syntax (word order rules), lexicon (vocabulary), and semantics (the use of English in different situations and contexts). The four hour ELD instruction is time-allocated and consistent with the Arizona K-12 English Language Learner Proficien y Standards and the related Discrete Skills Inventory (DSI). ELL students are placed in the SEI program for a period not normally exceeding one year.

ELL students are reassessed annually, using the AZELLA, to determine if they score as Fluent English Proficie t (FEP) and can be exited from the program. Academic progress and English fluen y is monitored annually for two years for those students who exit the program.

If you would like more information about the District’s program for English Language Learners, please contact the Student Services Office at (520) 625-3502 ext. 1011 or ext. 1020.

SPECIAL NOTICES

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ANNUAL NOTICE TO PARENTS 2015-2016Equal Opportunity in SUSD #30 SchoolsTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 carry the notice requirement requiring the Sahuarita Unified School District #30 policy of nondiscrimination. SUSD #30 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, religion, or creed in its educational programs or activities which it operates or in its employment practices.

Vocational Program Equal OpportunitySection IV (O) of the March 21, 1979 Federal Register guidelines for Civil Rights compliance in vocational education requires a notific tion to the public that: All vocational opportunities in the SUSD #30 will be offered without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, religion, or creed. Program offerings and admission criteria are available in the counseling centers at each high school.

District Compliance OfficersThe person designated to coordinate Title IX complaints is:Scott Downs, Assistant Superintendent350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ [email protected]

The person designated to coordinate Section 504 complaints is:Dr. Barbara Smith, Director of Student Services350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ [email protected]

Students with Disabilities NoticeIndividuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires all public schools to locate, identify and evaluate all children with disabilities, age birth through 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. A free and appropriate public education is provided to all children with disabilities age 3 to 21.

The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEip) provides services for children with disabilities from birth to three. Information can be obtained at www.azdes.gov/azeip. Special education includes specially designed instruction and related services for students with disabilities, preschool through high school. An Individual Education Program (IEP) is developed based on a student’s unique strengths and needs. Eligible students are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). If you have concerns or questions about a child’s development or academic performance, please contact:

Dr. Barbara Smith, Director of Student ServicesSahuarita Unified chool District

350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ 85629520-625-3502 | [email protected]

Notifi ación Anual a los Padres 2015-2016

Oportunidad Igual en el Distrito escolar SUSD #30Título VI de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, Titulo IX de Enmiendas a la Educación de 1972, y la sección 504 de la ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, lleva el requisito de la notificación que equiere que el Distrito Unificado de ahuarita #30 la política de no discriminación.

SUSD #30 no discrimina por razones de raza, género, orientación sexual, edad, origen nacional, discapacidad, religión o credo en sus programas educativos o actividades que opera educativos o en sus prácticas de empleo.

Oportunidad Igual En Los Programas VocacionalesSección IV (O) del 21 de Marzo 1979, Registro Federal directrices para el cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles en la formación profesional requiere una notificación al públco que: Todas las oportunidades de formación profesional en SUSD #30 se ofrecerán sin tener en cuenta raza, género, orientación sexual, edad, origen nacional, discapacidad, religión, o credo. Los programas ofrecidos y criterios de admisión están disponibles en el centro de consejería en cada escuela secundaria.

Oficiales De omplacencia Del DistritoLa persona designada para coordinar quejas de Título IX es:Scott Downs, Assistant Superintendent350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ [email protected]

La persona designada para coordinar quejas de Sección 504 es:Dr. Barbara Smith, Director of Student Services350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ [email protected]

Notifi ación Acerca De Los Estudiantes Con DiscapacidadesLa Ley de Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) requiere que todas las escuelas públicas localicen, identifiquen y evalúen a todos los niños con discapacidades, desde el nacimiento hasta los 21 años, que están en necesidad de una intervención temprana o servicios de educación especial. Una educación pública apropiada y gratuita se ofrece a todos los niños con discapacidades de 3 a 21 años.

El Programa de Intervención Temprana de Arizona (AzEip) ofrece servicios para niños con discapacidades desde el nacimiento hasta los tres años. La información puede ser obtenida en www.azdes.gov/azeip.

Educación especial incluye instrucción especialmente diseñada y servicios relacionados para estudiantes con discapacidades, de edad preescolar hasta la escuela secundaria. Un Programa de Educación Individual (IEP) se desarrolla sobre la base de la fuerza y de las necesidades únicas de un estudiante. Los estudiantes elegibles tienen derecho a una Educación Pública Apropiada y Gratuita (FAPE).

Si tiene preocupaciones o preguntas sobre el desarrollo o desempeño académico de un niño, por favor póngase en contacto con:

Dr. Barbara Smith, Director of Student ServicesSahuarita Unified chool District

350 W Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ 85629520-625-3502 | [email protected]

SPECIAL NOTICES

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The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s educational records.

Parents and students have the right to inspect and review the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day the district/school received a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal or appropriate school officia a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

They have the right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school/district to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school/district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school/district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student.

They have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in a student’s educational records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school official with legitimate educational interests. A school officia has a legitimate educational interest if the officia needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. A school officia is a person employed by the school/district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school/district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an officia committee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school officia in performing his or her tasks. Upon request, the district/school discloses educational records without consent to official of another school/district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the record request unless it states in its annual notifi ation that it intends to forward records on request.)

For more detailed information regarding special education procedures & policies, please contact your local school district at 625-3502 ext. 1011 or ext. 1020.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district/school to comply with the requirement of FERPA.

To:____________________________________________(School Principal)

I do not wish to have the following information designated as directory information. I understand that information of the student listed will not be released without my written consent.

____________________________________________(Name of Student)

_____________________________________________(Signature of Parent/Guardian)

___________________________________Date

During the school year, the Sahuarita school staff may compile non-confide tial student directory information such as student’s name, date and place of birth, address, telephone number, grade, school of attendance, most recent school attended, diplomas, awards and honors received, major field of study, record of participation in officiall recognized activities and sports, height, weight, and team members, personally identifiable photographs, video tapes, film , and other visual media personally identifiable interviews, either audio only or audio visual and other similar information.

According to state and federal law, this directory information as identified may be publicly released without permission of parents.

If you do not wish any or all of this information released about your son or daughter, you may so request by signing the form on this page and returning it to the school principal within ten days of receipt of this notice. If this notific tion is not received, we will assume that your permission is given to use the directory information as described for your son or daughter. One exception which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school official with legitimate educational interests. Upon request, a school may disclose education records, without consent, to official of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. FILL OUT THE FROM BELOW ONLY IF REQUESTING LIMITS ON DIRECTORY INFORMATION.

Office that administers FERPA:

Family Policy Compliance Offi

US Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

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Los Derechos Educativos de la Familia y Ley de Privacidad proporcionan a los padres y estudiantes mayores de 18 años de edad (“estudiantes elegibles”) ciertos derechos con respecto a los expedientes educativos del estudiante

Los padres y estudiantes tienen el derecho de inspeccionar y revisar los registros educativos del estudiante dentro de 45 días del día en que el distrito/escuela recibió una solicitud de acceso. Los padres y estudiantes elegibles deben presentar al director de la escuela o oficial apropiado de la escuela una petición por escrito que identifique los registros que desean inspeccionar. El director de la escuela hará los arreglos para el acceso y notifica á al padre o estudiante elegible de la hora y lugar donde los registros pueden ser inspeccionados.

Ellos tienen el derecho de solicitar la enmienda de los registros educativos del estudiante que el padre o estudiante elegible cree es incorrecto o engañoso. Los padres o estudiantes elegibles pueden pedir a la escuela/distrito enmienda un registro que ellos creen que es incorrecto o engañoso. Ellos deben escribir al director de la escuela, identificar claramente la parte del expediente que quieren cambiar, y especificar por qué es incorrecto o engañoso. Si la escuela/distrito decide no enmendar el expediente conforme a lo solicitado por los padres, la escuela/distrito notifica á a los padres o estudiantes elegibles de la decisión y les informará de su derecho a una audiencia sobre la solicitud de modificación

Información adicional sobre los procedimientos de audiencia será proporcionada a los padres o estudiantes elegibles.

Ellos tienen el derecho a dar su consentimiento para la divulgación de la información personal contenida en los registros educativos del estudiante, excepto en la medida en que FERPA autoriza la divulgación sin consentimiento. Una excepción que permite la divulgación sin consentimiento, es la revelación a oficiales escolares con intereses educativos legítimos. Un funcionario escolar tiene un interés educativo legítimo si el oficial necesita revisar un registro educativo para cumplir con su responsabilidad profesional. Un funcionario escolar es una persona empleada por la escuela/distrito como un administrador, supervisor, instructor, o miembro del personal de apoyo (incluyendo personal de salud o médico y personal de la policía); una persona que sirve en la Mesa Directiva; una persona o compañía con quien la escuela/distrito ha contratado para realizar una tarea especial (como un abogado, auditor, consultor médico, o terapeuta); o un padre o estudiante sirviendo en un comité oficia , como un comité disciplinario o de quejas, o ayudando a otro funcionario escolar en el desempeño de sus tareas.

A petición, el distrito/escuela divulga los registros educativos sin consentimiento a oficiales de otras escuelas/distritos en el cual el estudiante busca o intenta inscribirse. (NOTA: FERPA requiere que el distrito escolar haga un intento razonable de notifi ar al estudiante de la solicitud de registro, a menos que declare en su notifi ación anual que tiene la intención de enviar los registros a petición.)

Para obtener información más detallada acerca de los procedimientos y políticas de educación especial, por favor póngase en contacto con su distrito escolar al 625-3502 ext 1011 o ext 1020.

El derecho de presentar una queja con el Departamento de Educación de EE.UU. sobre presuntas fallas del distrito/de la escuela para cumplir con el requisito de FERPA.

Oficina que administra FERPA :

Family Policy Compliance Offi

US Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605

Durante el año escolar, el personal de la escuela puede compilar información del directorio estudiantil no confidencia , como el nombre del estudiante, fecha y lugar de nacimiento, dirección, número de teléfono, grado, escuela de asistencia, la escuela más reciente asistió, diplomas, premios y honores recibidos, área principal de estudio, récord de participación en actividades oficialme te reconocidas y deportes, altura, peso, y miembros del equipo, las fotografías de identificaciónpersonal, cintas de vídeo, películas y otros medios visuales entrevistas de carácter personal, ya sea sólo en audio o audio visual y otra información similar.

De acuerdo con la ley Estatal y Federal, la información del directorio como identificad , puede ser divulgada públicamente sin permiso de los padres.

Si usted no desea que alguna o toda esta información acerca de su hijo o hija sea publicó, usted puede solicitarlo mediante la fi ma del formulario de esta página y devolverla al director de la escuela dentro de los diez días de recibir esta notificación.Si no se recibe esta notificación, nosotros asumiremos que ha dado su permiso para utilizar la información del directorio, como se describe para su hijo o hija. Una excepción que permite la divulgación sin consentimiento, es la divulgación a oficiales escolares con intereses educativos legítimos. A petición, una escuela puede divulgar expedientes educativos sin consentimiento a oficiales de otro distrito escolar en el cual un estudiante busca o intenta inscribirse. LLENE EL SIGUIENTE FORMULARIO SOLAMENTE SI SOLICITA LÍMITES A LA INFORMACIÓN DEL DIRECTORIO.

Para: ___________________________________________(Director de la Escuela)

Yo no deseo tener la siguiente información sobre designado como información del directorio. Entiendo que la información antes mencionada no será divulgada sin mi consentimiento escrito.

_____________________________________________(Nombre de Estudiante)

________________________________(Firma de Padre/Guardián)

____________________Fecha

NOTIFICACION ANNUAL DE LOS DERECHOS BAJO FERPA

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All children with disabilities ages birth (0) through twenty-one (21) years within Sahuarita District’s jurisdiction are to be identifie , located, and evaluated, including children attending private schools who are in need of special education and related services. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) is available to all children with disabilities aged three (3) through twenty-one (21). The following is a brief explanation of special education procedures.

For more detailed information regarding special education procedures & policies, please contact your local school district at (520)625-3502 ext. 1011 or ext. 1020.

Identifi ation of children with disabilities 0 - 3 years of age:The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) in Pima County provides services for children from birth (0) to age three (3) with developmental delays or established conditions associated with developmental delays. A child may be considered to have developmental delays when his/her development or performance in one or more of the following areas affect development and learning.

• Vision and Hearing• Motor Control or Coordination• Speech or Language Skills• Behavior or Social Skills• Learning

Identifi ation of children with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age:The identific tion procedures for children ages three (3) to twenty-one (21) include screening children for possible or suspected disabilities. Screenings shall include:

• For 3 to 5 year olds, the District holds annual Child Find Screenings for the District’s Preschool program. Child Find Flyers for the Preschool Program are sent home with all students.

• School offices post information about Child Find.• A Student Screening Instrument is completed by

teachers for all new students entering the District as well as for referrals to special education. This includes: a) Academic Progress b.) Vision & Hearing c.) Communication d.) Emotional & Psychomotor problems.

• If the identific tion procedures indicate a possible disability, the child is referred to the Child Study Team for discussion regarding referral for evaluation. The Child Study Team, including the parent, will gather information and determine the appropriate course of action for the student. Parents may request an evaluation and are encouraged to follow the same pattern of discussion (Child Study Team) prior to evaluation.

Identific tion procedures for children shall be completed within 45 calendar days after enrollment for each kindergarten student and new student enrolling in the district.

For children participating in (0-3 yrs) Arizona Early Intervention Program who are referred to the District’s preschool program for children with disabilities, a smooth and effective transition is to be accomplished using the following provisions:

• Transition conferences will be arranged for children between the ages of two (2) years, six (6) months and two (2) years, nine (9) months. The district has a screening process to check a child’s development and academic progress.

• If a child is eligible and requires special education services, an IEP will be developed and implemented by a child’s third (3rd) birthday to ensure FAPE.

Referral:The referral of a student for evaluation for possible placement in special education and related services is made by the Student Services Administrator and/or the Child Study Team after all pertinent information has been gathered. Parents are notified of their rights through the Procedural Safeguards notice. Parental consent is obtained prior to evaluating the student.

Evaluation:A student is evaluated by a multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) which includes a special education teacher or specialist with knowledge in the area of the suspected disability, a regular education teacher, the evaluator, and the parent. The evaluation shall be completed within 60 calendar days after obtaining written consent, or if absent of such consent, through the use of mediation or due process procedures. Evaluation data includes information provided by the parents, current classroom-based assessments, observations by teachers and related service providers, and any additional data needed to determine if the student is a child with a disability under one of the categories of IDEA and state law.

To find out mo e about Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) services you may contact:

The Child Find Website, www.azed.gov/ess/childfin

The Arizona Early Intervention Program at 1-888-439-5609 or 1-602-532-9960 or www.azdes.gov/azeip

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Re-evaluation:A student identified as having a disability is reevaluated every three years. If the MET team determines that no additional data is necessary to determine if the student continues to be eligible for special education and related services, a new evaluation will not be completed.

If it is determined that a new evaluation is to be completed, informed parent consent is required before conducting a reevaluation. If parent fails to respond, the evaluation may take place if the District has taken reasonable measures to obtain the informed parent consent. If parents refuse consent, mediation or due process procedures may be used to address issue of reevaluation.

The content and scope of the reevaluation is determined by the Multidisciplinary Team (MET).

IEP & Placement:Once a determination of eligibility has been made for a student, an individualized education program (IEP) is developed by the IEP team prior to providing special education and related services. Parents will be invited to the IEP meeting and will be afforded the opportunity to participate. If neither parent can attend, the District will use other methods to ensure parent participation, including telephone conference calls. Before a student can receive Special Education services, parents must give consent to initial placement in special education. A student’s individualized education program (IEP) is reviewed/revised annually or as needed to address lack of expected progress.

Least Restrictive Environment:In the planning and provision of services for students with disabilities, the District will:

• To the maximum extent appropriate, educate the students with disabilities with students who are not disabled.

• Educate students in special classes, school them separately, or otherwise remove them from the regular environment only when the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes, even with the use of supplementary aids and services, cannot be achieved satisfactorily.

• Supplementary aids and services means aids, services, and other supports that are provided in regular education classes or other education-related settings to enable the children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent appropriate.

Procedural Safeguards:Children with disabilities and their parents are guaranteed procedural safeguards with respect to the provision of free and appropriate public education (FAPE). A copy of the procedural safeguards notice shall be given to the parent,

at a minimum, upon initial referral for evaluation, at notific tion of the annual IEP meeting, reevaluation of the child, and receipt of a request for due process.

• The procedural safeguards notice will include a full explanation of all of the procedural safeguards available under the law.

Preschool program for children with disabilities:A Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) will be available to each eligible child by the child’s third (3rd) birthday or, in the case of a child unknown to the District prior to their third (3rd) birthday, FAPE will be made available within 30 days of the determination of eligibility. An individualized education program (IEP) or an individualized family service plan (IFSP) for each child will be in place prior to the provision of FAPE. The District will participate in transition planning conferences for children transitioning from AzEIP into preschool.

Private Schools:In the provision of services to students with disabilities attending private schools, and to perform the responsibilities identified in the IDEA regulations, the District will comply with the following:

• The District will not pay the cost of education, including special education and related services, of a child with a disability attending a private school or facility if the District made FAPE available to the child and the parents elected to place the child in a private school or facility.

• The District ensures that private school children residing in the District will be identifie , located, and evaluated.

• An IEP will be developed prior to the District placing a child with a disability in a private school or facility.

Suspension and Expulsion:The District complies with the requirements of IDEA as they relate to disciplinary measures with a student with a disability. For detailed procedures regarding suspension/expulsion of students with disabilities, contact the school district at 625-3502.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION

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F 2015 INDUCTEES F

Charles Oldham Country Fair White Elephant

Sahuarita Unified School District’s Hall of Fame is one way that the district honors and gives public recognition to individuals and/or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the district and whose involvement has served as a stimulus to programs within the schools.

Submissions for 2016 may be made online from November 1 through February 27 by selecting the link for Hall of Fame nominations on the home page of www.susd30.us. The selection panel will begin the process of reviewing nominations in March. The induction celebration will be held in May.

Charles Oldham worked in the Sahuarita Unified School District from 1969 to 2006. During his 37 years of service, Mr. Oldham served as a District Census Taker, Wrestling and Football Coach, Student Council Sponsor, Industrial Arts Teacher, Principal and Interim Superintendent. Although Mr. Oldham has served in many capacities, not many can say they literally helped build the school! Twelve years before he was hired by the District, Mr. Oldham worked on the construction of Sahuarita Elementary School, which is now known as Sahuarita Primary School.

The Country Fair White Elephant began in 1964 when it was started by a handful of community members who were looking for ways to support the local community. This organization has committed to extraordinary and innovative efforts to help those in need. Over the last 50 years, the CFWE has grown into a business that has donated $1.6 million to over 120 local schools and nonprofit organizations in 2014. The Country Fair White Elephant’s commitment to bettering the lives of the children and families of Southern Arizona is unparalleled.

Porter Wilson was a pioneer in the development of Physical Education at the District’s elementary schools.He taught at SUSD for over 35 years. During his tenure he developed a swim program for elementary students in Sahuarita USD. Porter Wilson was known for being honest, fair, and respected for his dedication and integrity. Porter Wilson passed away in September of 2000, but his legacy continues in SUSD. Each year the Porter Wilson Physical Fitness Award is given to an outstanding 5th grade girl and boy at Sahuarita Intermediate School for displaying qualities found in a true sportsman.

Porter Wilson

SUSD HALL OF FAME

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In Life....there’s always something to

CELEBRATE!

Tribute engravings on a 1’X1’ square to commemorate former students, teachers, clubs or organizations may be purchased for inscription in the entrance walkway leading to the district auditorium.

• Cost for engraving $85• Customized message maximum 18

characters and spaces per line, 4 lines• Payment received by April 30th — make

checks payable to SUSD #30

Complete order online at:susdforms.wpengine.com/susd-tribute-walk

Mail payment to:

Sahuarita Unified School DistrictTribute Walk Order

ATTN: Human Resources350 W. Sahuarita Rd. Sahuarita, AZ 85629

*All submissions are subject to approval.

Sahuarita Unified School District

Tribute Walk

Graduation

team championshipsClubs

PrincipalsTeachers

Students

SUSD TRIBUTE WALK

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SCHOOL START TIME

END TIME - REG. DAY

LUNCH TIME WEDNESDAY DISMISSAL

1/2 DAY DISMISSAL

COPPER VIEW 7:45 AM 2:15 PM 10:50-12:00 PM 1:15 PM 11:30 AMSAHUARITA INTERMEDIATE 7:30 AM 2:00 PM 11:20-11:50 AM 1:00 PM 11:55 AMSAHUARITA PRIMARY 7:30 AM 2:00 PM 10:10-11:10 AM 1:00 PM 11:50 AMSOPORI 8:10 AM 2:30 PM 11:00-11:45 AM 1:00 PM 12:15 PMANZA TRAIL (K-1) 7:30 AM 2:15 PM 10:50-1:06 PM 1:15 PM 12:00 PMANZA TRAIL (2-3) 7:30 AM 2:20 PM 10:50-1:06 PM 1:20 PM 12:05 PMANZA TRAIL (4-5) 7:30 AM 2:25 PM 10:50-1:06 PM 1:25 PM 12:10 PMANZA TRAIL (6-8) 7:30 AM 2:30 PM 10:50-1:06 PM 1:30 PM 12:16 PMSAHUARITA MIDDLE 8:25 AM 3:20 PM 12:35-1:06 PM 2:35 PM 1:25 PMSAHUARITA HIGH 8:30 AM 3:10 PM (A) 11:35-12:10 PM

(B) 12:35-1:10 PM2:30 PM 1:20 PM

WALDEN GROVE HIGH 8:30 AM 3:10 PM 11:29-12:10 PM 2:30 PM 1:20 PM

• SOLID BLUE, WHITE, GRAY, TAN, & RED SHIRTS

• MUST HAVE SLEEVES AND A COLLAR• MUST BE NO LONGER THAN FINGERTIPS OR

TUCKED IN• PLAIN WITHOUT LOGOS OR INSIGNIAS• MUST BE SHORTER THAN SHORTS & SKIRTS• DISTRICT/ SCHOOL APPROVED SPIRIT SHIRTS

MAY BE WORN

• TAN, NAVY BLUE, WHITE OR GRAY PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS, OR DRESSES

• SKIRTS & DRESSES MUST BE LONGER THAN STUDENTS’ FINGERTIPS

• SHORTS MUST BE LONGER THAN THE STUDENTS’ THUMBTIPS

• PANTS & JEANS MUST BE FITTED, NO BAGGIES

• PANTS AND SHORTS MUST BE HEMMED

SHOES: MUST HAVE A BACK STRAP FOR SAFETY REASONS HATS: NOT ALLOWED

SCHOOL HOURS/ K-8 DRESS CODE

K-8 DRESS CODEDress standards are mandatory for all Elementary and Middle school students. Clothing to meet the standards will be available at the local Wal-Mart store and Tucson area stores beginning in mid July. The Amado Food Bank, White Elephant and Arivaca Human Resources may also have clothing items available.

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Holidays/Vacations/No School (27 Days)

First Day of School -

August 3, 2015

Teacher Special Assignment / Student Records Days - No

School (5 Days)

Early Release Days (35 Days) (Wednesdays) *Exceptions-

December 16 / May 18

(7 Days) - Student Half Days

School in Session - 180 Days

Teacher Work Days - 185

New Teacher Work Days - 189

First Semester Second Semester July 24-29 New Teacher Induction Jan. 4 1st Day of 3rd Qtr.

July 30 & 31 Returning Staff Jan. 18 MLK Day/No School Aug. 3 First Day Students - Full Day Feb. 25 & 26 Rodeo Days/No School Sept. 7 Labor Day/No School Mar. 11 End of 3rd Qtr. (47 Days) Half Day Students

Sept. 14 Full Day Staff Staff In-Service/No School Students Mar. 14 -18 Spring Break/No School

Oct. 2 End of 1st Qtr. (43 Days) Half Day Students Mar. 21 1st Day of 4th Qtr. Oct. 5 - 9 Fall Break Mar. 24 & 25 Parent Teacher Conference/K-8 Half Day Oct. 12 First Day of 2nd Qtr. Week of May 16 Finals Week (Schedule TBA by School) Oct. 15 & 16 Parent Teacher Conference/K-8 Half Day May 18 Sahuarita High School Graduation

Nov. 11 Veterans Day/No School May 19 Full Day Staff

End of 4th Qtr. (44 Days) Half Day for Students Last Day of School

Nov. 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Break / No School May 19 Walden Grove High School Graduation

Week of Dec. 14 Finals Week (Schedule TBA by School) May 20 Full Day Staff Student Records Day /Last Day Staff

Dec. 17 End of 2nd Qtr. (46 Days) - Full Day * No Early Release on 12/16/15 and 5/18/16 for: SPS , ATS, CVES , SIS , and Sopori.

Dec. 18 Full Day Staff Student Records Day/ No School Students

**Calendar amendments TBA once State testing schedules are established

Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break Board Approved 1/14/15

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

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350 W. Sahuarita Rd. Sahuarita, AZ 85629

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VISIONExcellence

MissionSUSD #30 will work as a team to help every student succeed.

SAHUARITA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015 sahuarita usd summer newsletter

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