Monday, September 9, 2019

MLM 09/09/2019

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Principal's Message
 

Good evening Mountain View family,

Gregory Cizek wrote that "The task of reforming educational assessment has just begun….The real challenge for assessment reform will be to bring assessment and grading practices into the fold." According to Z. Munzur, "The primary purpose of grades is to measure student achievement of learning in a particular curriculum." And, as Tom Schimmer shared with the Mountain View staff in August, "The time for grading reform is now. While the transition to standards-based practices may be challenging, it is essential for effective instruction and assessment."

 

As progress reports come out and students and parents look at grades, it is imperative that we keep a few things in mind.

First, as our grading philosophy has changed to reflect the Marana Unified School Districts Governing Board policies, we are providing grades on students achievement and mastery of standards. In the past students received grades for all types of activities, of which many were compliance-based, that did not measure standards. This alone will lead to more accurate grades. Second, teachers can provide more meaningful feedback on homework and classwork activities that are not graded with the hope and expectation that students will learn from the feedback provided and become better prepared for an assessment. This feedback, not the grade, is the best source of information for student growth and engagement.

 

Grades are seen by many as the final frontier. Grading practices have been unchanged for over 100 years and the research to support our former practices just does not exist. However, with our district focus on Equity for this school year, there could be no better time to tackle this issue and be leaders in this change movement. Accurate measures of student knowledge, validity in what we are reporting and equity in our practices will all ensure our students will be provided the greatest opportunity for success. We do know there will be bumps in the road and we have met with a few students regarding their grades and the adjustments they have had to make this year. We are confident that this is what is best for all students and also confident in the notion that students grades will, in the end, reflect their overall understanding of the standards in their classes at Mountain View.

 

As Matshona Dhliwayo said, "When you cannot move a mountain, it is only because you were meant to climb it." Our students will indeed climb mountains and they will change the world.

Have a great week and thank you.

Todd Garelick
Principal
Mountain View High School
(520) 579-4427
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Things to Know   

From the MVHS Front Office,

Legendary Teacher Tributes

Who is that one teacher in the Marana district that has made a significant difference for you? Legendary Teacher Day is fast approaching and you can pay tribute to your special teacher for their efforts over and above, resulting in great student success!  

As part of the Legendary Teacher Day Recognition Award Program sponsored by Pima Federal Credit Union, a Marana teacher (current or retired) will be honored and receive an honorarium at the 2019 Legendary Teacher Day Kick-Off Reception at the Pima County School Superintendent's Office.

Join in to celebrate Legendary Teachers…share your tribute now at https://www.legendaryteacher.com/Tribute.  Deadline for tributes is September 30!

Parents and Students,
There will be some new requirements for parking permits and off-campus passes for next year, please see below:

Parking Permits:

  • To be eligible for a parking permit for the 2019-2020 school year:  1) Meet all parking privilege expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in your first scheduled class of the day during the 4th quarter.
  • Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 parking permit due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year.
  • Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the during the first quarter, will have their parking permit revoked.

Off-Campus Passes:

  • To be eligible for an off-campus pass for the 2019-2020 school year:  1) Meet all off-campus pass expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in periods 2-6 during the 4th quarter.
  • Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 off-campus pass due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year.
  • Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the first quarter, will have their off-campus pass revoked for three-weeks.

 
All students should have their student ID with them at all times. If your student needs one, they can get one in the Bookstore.

 

Office Hours for Mountain View are 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM

 

Students and Parents - The D-wing gate is open in the morning, please pull forward to drop off your student. Students without a Zero Hour will be allowed on campus at 8:00 AM. Students arriving late after last bell will need to go to the front office to enter campus.

With our increased security measures, students being picked up early need to enter the office near the library rather than the back office doors. 

Please do not park in the first 10 stops in front of the JTED building. Those are reserved for the preschool. Also, please do not make any U-turns in that area.

Parents:
Just a friendly reminder that any ill student that needs to go home must report to the health office before calling a parent. They can call their parent from the office.
We will not send passes up if parent arrives before the student reports to the health office.
Student may ask their teacher for a health office pass.

Parents, if your child is ill and you call them out as such, please keep them home. This will keep the germs from spreading. 

A Note from the Attendance Office

When a student's absence or late arrival may be excused, the parent/guardian should communicate with the Attendance Office so that the absence or late arrival will be appropriately recorded.

"STUDENT ABSENCES"

In order to request that an absence be excused, the parent/guardian must call and leave a message on the Attendance Line within 24 hours of the absence. The Attendance Line voicemail is available 24/7 at 520-579-4444. 

"STUDENT LATE ARRIVALS"

Unless excused, a student's late arrival(s) are recorded as "Unexcused Tardy/Late". If a parent/guardian would like to request that the late arrival(s) be excused, the parent/guardian must either come into the school with the student and provide the late excuse to the Front Office staff, or call the Attendance Line voicemail at 520-579-4444 and leave a "request to excuse" message for the late arrival. Please note: the Attendance Office does not contact parents/guardians regarding late arrivals.
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College, Career, Counseling  

MVHS Parents/Guardians and Students,

 

 Parents of 10th and 11th grade students: Is your student planning on attending college after high school? Please have them sign up for the PSAT taking place this October. The PSAT is a preliminary test to prepare students for the SAT college entrance exam. Juniors should take the PSAT this year in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.

The PSAT will be held here at MVHS on October 30th during the school day. Registration for the test is $25.00 and starts Tuesday, September 3rd. Students can sign up in the Bookstore bringing cash or check. When they register they will receive a study guide to help them prepare for the test and an information page with directions for them to sign up for the Remind so they can receive notifications regarding the test. The deadline to register is September 18th. Please see the PSAT attachment for more details.

 

College and Career Center
Lori Wray and David Barnes
We look forward to meeting with you.  Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org.

Scholarships
Voice of Democracy VFW Scholarship
What makes America Great?  Audio Essay Competition-Open to 9-12 grades
Grand Prize $30,000
Come into the CCC for the application!  Due Oct. 31, 2019

EVENTS

TriUniversity Event Sept.11th 6:00

Five College Visits, One Local Stop.  Wednesday, Sept. 18th   exploringeducationalexcellence.org
Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, The University of Chicago

The HEFAR Group-Sept. 24th 6:00pm in the College/Career and Life Skills Center

FAFSA Night Oct. 23 6:00pm in the Library

3rd Annual Emergency Services Career Fair for high school students-Oct. 25th 9-11:30 at Kino Sports Complex  Contact Matt McGlone, 520-724-9309 or matt.mcglone@pima.gov

Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th www.saccd.org                  Come to the CCC for more information

CCC Events

An Air Force recruiter will be on campus during lunch the 3rd Monday of each month

A Marine recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Tuesday.

An Army recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Wednesday.

An Army National Guard recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday.

 

Embry Riddle-Sept. 18th 1st period

NAU-Sept. 18th 2nd period

NROTC Scholarship Presentation-Oct. 3rd – SUMMIT Please sign up ahead of time!

Dartmouth Sept. 30  10:30

AZ College Consortium Fair-Oct. 25th 10:58am

FIDM-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time!

ASVAB –Nov. 26th-8:30am
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Clubs & Athletics

What: Panda Express Percentage Night

When: Wed. Sept. 18th 4-8pm.

Where:  8140 N. Cortaro Rd                   

Mention MVHS and a percentage of all sales will  go to help support the Thespian Club.           See you there!

 

GRAD NIGHT 2020

 Do you know about MVHS Grad Night? Grad Night is a jam-packed, fun-filled "lock-in" style, safe party for Mountain View grads just after graduation. They spend the whole night in the gym and outdoor plaza with a DJ, casino tables, hypnotist, inflatables, and more. Plus, tons of food and games and prizes!

 Register your Senior now to take advantage of limited-time reduced pricing. Download the form attached and turn it in to Mrs. Sims in the counselor's office. Or, visit her for a form.

 Here are some ways to stay up-to-date on what's happening with Grad Night:

 Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2lKYiqH

Email Us: mvgradnight@hotmail.com

Signup for our Email List: https://mailchi.mp/25ee21190221/mvhsgradnightemaillist

 

Board Members and Committee Chairs Needed!

 With the turnover of "graduated" parents on our board, we are currently seeking to fill 3 out of 4 of our Board positions. MVHS PRO/Grad Night is a 501c3 organization and as such we are required to maintain an official board. If you're interested, please email Angela Chintis at mvgradnight@hotmail.com.

 We are also currently seeking a Chairperson to head up the execution of Grad Night. This would entail organizing build days and overseeing decoration of the event. We currently have a great team you'd be working with and many details already taken care of. Please email Angela Chintis for more info: mvgradnight@hotmail.com
   
September 9th, 2019
Upcoming Events

Mon. September 9th
Girls Golf vs Rincon @ Crooked Tree

Tue. September 10th
Girls Golf vs Cholla @ Crooked Tree
Girls Volleyball vs IRHS

Wed. September 11th
Girls Golf vs Amphi @ Silverbell
Freshman Football vs Casteel
Tri-University Event 6-8pm auditorium

Thur. September 12th
Swim Meet @ Buena
Boys Golf vs Amphi @ Silverbell
Girls Volleyball @ Pueblo
JV Football @ Casteel
Josten's 5-7pm auditorium

Fri. September 13th
Girls Volleyball @ FW Tournament
Varsity Football vs Casteel

Sat. September 14th
Girls Volleyball @ FW Tournament

Mon. September 16th  

Tues. September 17th Girls Volleyball Games @ Higley                           

Wed. September 18th  Girls Golf vs. Tucson @ Crooked Tree              Parent Info. Night          6:30-7:30p Little Theater

Thur. September 19th Boys Golf vs Buena @ Crooked Tree              Swim Meet vs. IRHS @ NW YMCA            Freshman Football vs. Tucson HS                          JV Football @ Tucson HS

Fri. September 20th

Sat. September 21st

 

 
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Phone: (520) 579-4400

9th & 10th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4443
11th & 12th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4405
 
Counseling: (520) 579-4450

Athletics: (520) 579-4428
 
Bookstore: (520) 579-4422
 
Monday – Thursday
8:20am to 3:10pm

Friday
8:20am to 1:55pm
 
3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742


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HSHW_Survey.pdf (381.0 KB)
PSAT_2019.pdf (302.5 KB)
2020_Reservation_Form_-_Sept_2019.pdf (118.8 KB)
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