RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

“Tell me and I’ll

forget. Show me

and I may re-

member. Involve

me and I learn.”

(Benjamin Franklin)

In This Issue

• Bookstore & Regis-

tration news

• Message from your

Advisors

• Athletic Department

bulletin

• English Department

announcement

• Yearbook & Testing

info

Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year at Red Mountain High School, one of the top per-forming institutions in the state of Arizona. This last year we are proud of the steps we have taken to separate ourselves from all other campuses by leading the way in academ-ics, athletics and service to our community. We take great pride in competing at a high level in all that we do and continually focus on ways to improve. While we take time to celebrate 12 region athletic championships, bring home top Student Council Awards and honor our first AP Capstone graduates, we also look internally at ways we can improve and provide an environment where all students can flourish.

Over the last few years we have taken a close look at what families want along with what has the greatest impact on our students. We have focused tremendously on supporting every student while recruiting many of the top educators in the business. Our numbers in honors and advanced courses have doubled over the last few years with Red Mountain students leading the entire state of Arizona in college credits attained prior to graduation. Equally as exciting is that our students have a 94% course passing rate across all subject areas and Red Mountain has been recognized as one of the top Math schools in Arizona.

Focusing on areas of improvement we must look no further than our own expectations for the entire Red Mountain community. Below you will find commitments for all of us as we continue to improve.

Administration/Faculty/Staff will:

1) Update all grades on a weekly basis - Parent/Student Portal will be official grade (not Canvas) and updated each week to assist with providing an ongoing record of stu-dent progress through course content

2) Respond to all student and/or parent communications within 24 hours - Customer service is a huge priority for Red Mountain as all admin/faculty/staff are here to serve our community

Students will (to be successful we must be in class):

1) Be to school on time - 1st hour Sweep will be utilized for any students entering class after the 8:00 am bell. All subsequent hours will be monitored by faculty and report-ed to admin as needed

2) Keep cell phones out of view unless requested by faculty member - Cell phones have become an increasingly difficult item to manage as students (and adults) are often distracted by messages, e-mails, and games thus missing out on important instruction

Parents will:

1) Trust in the process - Partner with faculty members by communicating directly to teachers as questions arise – It is important for faculty members and parents to work to-gether as partners in a child’s education

2) Get involved with supporting Red Mountain HS – From our outstanding parent sup-port organization (ABC Boosters) to our numerous activity and athletic parent groups, Red Mountain is a great place to get involved

When these commitments become part of our daily routine there is very little doubt that our academic performance and community support will be at an all-time high. This is an incredible community which continues to expect excellence on a daily basis. We have committed ourselves to this cause and look forward to a record setting 2017-18 school year.

Jared Ryan

Summer Newsletter July 2017

Jared Ryan

Principal

BOOKSTORE & REGISTRATION NEWS

Update your Student information

P.E. Uniforms and Locks

Shirts, shorts and locks will again be available for purchase by all students in P. E. classes, weight training, and sports.

They are the same as last year so you are welcome to continue to use uniforms and locks that were previously purchased.

Locks that have NOT been purchased in the Red Mountain Bookstore are NOT allowed in the locker rooms.

Locks are available for purchase in the Bookstore. Uniforms are available for purchase in the Team Shop. Prices are as

follows:

LOCKS $5.00 T-shirt $8.00

Dry fit shirt $12.00 Shorts $8.00

T-shirt/shorts combo $15.00 Dry fit shirt/shorts combo $19.00

Parents and Guardians need to verify and update their address, phone num-

bers, emergency contacts, health information and email addresses to ensure

quick delivery of information and updates regarding your student. Instead of

receiving the yellow packets this summer, Mesa Public schools will use an

online system called MORE to re-enroll current students. For more details

please click on the MORE button on our website http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs

Thank you! Red Mountain High School would like to thank Bashas, Costco, Fry’s, Safeway ,and Walmart for their

generous donations towards our Graduation Night for the Class of 2017!

Laptop Protection Plan

This year students will again be using the Lenovo laptop devices. They will be issued the same device that they turned in at the end of the 2016-

2017 school year. Please be sure that you have paid for any outstanding debts associated with your student’s device, such as missing power

cords, cracked covers, missing stylus, etc. If you are unsure about these debts, contact the Bookstore.

Parents will be given the opportunity to purchase a protection plan through the district. The plan costs $30.00 per device each school year and

includes a co-pay fee for each repair and a $200.00 fee for each lost or stolen device. The plan must be purchased BEFORE the device is checked

out. If parents want to purchase the protection plan at a later date, the student must take the device to the Tech Department to be looked over

and they will give the student a form to take to the Bookstore along with the $30.00 payment.

A Technology Device User Agreement MUST be received by the Tech Department when a laptop device is checked out. See the last page.

Parking Permits

A parking permit is required for a student to park on campus. The permit is a tag that is hung from

the rearview mirror. An application is available on the Red Mountain Bookstore website. NOTE:

The application MUST be signed by a parent. A copy will be made of the current registration and

insurance card to be kept on file along with a copy of the student’s driver’s license. When ALL

four documents are received in the Bookstore along with the $25.00 fee, a permit will be issued.

Parking Permits will be sold prior to the start of school. Bring all required documents to the Bookstore from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm on August 3rd and August 4th. Please refer to following page.

Senior Lunch Non-Release

Mesa Schools Governing Board has determined that a 12th grade student in good standing who has

the permission of his/her parent/guardian, may leave campus for lunch. In good standing is defined

as a student who is enrolled in enough classes to qualify for graduation in May 2018. Any student who

is classified as a senior, and has parent/guardian permission, will be issued an ID card that allows him/

her to leave campus for lunch.

Leaving campus is a privilege that can be revoked if behavior guidelines are not followed. Examples

of behavior that can cause the privilege to be revoked:

1. Transporting an underclassman off campus in a vehicle.

2. Transporting another senior who does not possess proper ID.

3. Driving and parking cars without an appropriate school parking permit.

Violating other school rules.

I DO NOT give permission for my student, , to leave campus during lunch.

Parent/Guardian signature Date

COMPLETE ONLY IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR SENIOR TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING LUNCH.

2017-2018 STUDENT PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION

Please print all information (Documentation must be provided each year)

Student # Student Last Name First (6-digit) Grade Driver’s License #

1st Vehicle

Vehicle Year Make Model Color License Plate #

2nd Vehicle

Vehicle Year Make Model Color License Plate #

3rd Vehicle

Vehicle Year Make Model Color License Plate #

The following must be attached in order to process parking permit:

Copy of vehicle registration Copy of student’s driver’s license Copy of insurance

The $25.00 fee includes registration for one parking space for a maximum of three vehicles. Additional vehicles will cost $5.00 each. Replacement permits cost $25.00.

PARKING GUIDELINES

Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of their vehicle, as well as the safety of their passengers. To provide our students with a safe parking environment, the following guidelines have been established. Students who apply for and receive parking privileges are expected to follow these regulations. A violation of a regulation may result in suspension of the parking privilege, towing of the vehicle, citation by the Mesa Police, and/or suspension from school. 1. Parking on school grounds is a privilege, not a right, limited to students who possess a valid driver’s license, registration

for each vehicle, and vehicle insurance.

2. Student vehicles parked on school grounds must be registered with the school and have a current decal hanging on the rear view mirror. Any student vehicle without a properly hanging decal is subject to being booted. Disciplinary action can include towing of a vehicle.

3. The school district and/or school are not responsible for theft or damage to a vehicle or its contents.

4. Seniors - transporting an underclassman off-campus during his/her class or lunch can result in revoking of pass.

5. Student parking is in the lot west of the school only.

6. Speed in excess of 5 miles per hour or any form of reckless driving is prohibited.

7. Vehicles must not be illegally parked in fire lanes, handicapped areas, visitor parking, staff parking, or other specified no-parking areas.

8. Vehicles with signs or objects that refer to drugs, liquor, tobacco, sexual promiscuity, or that display obscene, vulgar, or other plainly offensive language or pictures are prohibited.

9. A vehicle may be searched if there is reasonable suspicion that drugs, alcohol, weapons, stolen property, or other contraband are in the vehicle.

10. Loitering in vehicles is prohibited.

I have read and understand the above school parking regulations

Student Signature Date Parent Signature (if student is under 18 yrs. of age) Date

Permit # office use only

All Students to enter and exit through N 72nd St

and Road behind football stadium!

Welcome Class of 2021

The staff and students of Red Mountain High School

Invite YOU

to our third annual

Link Crew

Freshman Orientation Day

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

RMHS Gym The purpose of this orientation is to make you transition from middle school to

high school a positive one. Juniors and seniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to all freshmen. Large and small group activities including a group campus tour are

designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner.

Wear comfortable clothes and travel light!

Bus transportation will be provided for students who normally have bus service during

the school year. A schedule will be posted on the RMHS website under Freshman

Orientation once it becomes available.

Service Learning

School and community service promotes responsibility, communication, and personal accomplishment, while enhancing the lives of others. All RMHS students are encouraged to earn the Mesa Public Schools Honor for Excellence in Service Learning. Service hours are noted on transcripts, and students who accumulate 150 hours will receive a gold seal on their diploma (200 hours for Freshman and Sophomores). In addition to school clubs/teams and class projects, community Service Learning opportunities can be found at: www.mpsaz.org/msl RMHS Service Learning Procedures: Step 1 Complete a service learning Option B application-available from the RMHS Advisement Office or the RMHS website (under Advisors/Service Learning) Step 2 Turn in your application to Mrs. Bianchi for approval and a timecard (all activities must be pre-approved and recorded on official MPS paperwork) Step 3 Participate in service, document hours on timecard, and obtain necessary signatures Step 4 Participate in the required Reflection Activity (details accompany timecard) and turn in your time card to Mrs. Bianchi *Need approval for a summer project and it’s past the last day of school? Refer to the Summer Application on the RM website http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/services/counseling/service-learning/

Open

House

Please attend our

Parent

Information night

where we will share

Important

Information

Wednesday

August 16th

2017

6:00-8:00 pm

Athletics Update – Dr. James Gowdy

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! Please visit www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/athletics to learn more about Red Mountain’s core values, achievements, team news, and schedules. Official Football & Spiritline practice begins Monday, July 24. All other fall athletic teams begin practice on Monday, August 7. In order to participate in Red Mountain athletics, students must satisfy eligibility requirements as defined by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and Mesa Public Schools. Athletes must have a completed online eligibility account on file in the school’s athletics office before tryouts. Physicals dated beginning March 2017 are ac-cepted for the upcoming school year. All physicals must be complet-ed using the AIA form. Please visit www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/athletics/eligibility for additional information. Specific team questions may be directed to the following fall coach-es: Badminton: Lindsay Gonzalez – RMBadminton@mpsaz.org Boys Cross Country: Steve Selby – smselby@mpsaz.org Girls Cross Country: Brent Krieg – bckrieg@mpsaz.org Football: Mike Peterson – mdpeterson@mpsaz.org Boys Golf: Frank Campos – fjcampos@mpsaz.org Girls Golf: Jeff Kain – jtkain@mpsaz.org Cheer: Beth Goodman – RMCheer@mpsaz.org Pom: Brianne Skidmore – RMPom@mpsaz.org Swim & Dive: Ben Scott – bjscott@mpsaz.org Girls Volleyball: Kevin Holck – RMGirlsVolleyball@mpsaz.org

Family Sports Passes allow immediate family members (parents and children in K-12, who are enrolled in MPS ) to attend all paid sport-ing events at Red Mountain, with the exception of regional and state tournaments. Parents have the option of purchasing a Family Sports Pass via the summer registration process or at the bookstore. Each pass costs $100. Proceeds are used to cover costs associated with running the school’s athletics program.

Family Sports Passes & Student Activity Cards Posted by James Gowdy

Beginning July 1, Family Sports Passes & Student Activity Cards are available for purchase at the school bookstore or through mail-in registration materials.

A Family Sports Pass admits parents & their children (K-12 students) to all regular season home athletic events for the 2017-2018 school year. The cost is $100. Price includes activity cards for children attending RMHS.

Students Sports Pass can be pur-chased for $25 and gives students free admission to regular season home athletic events.

Admission prices for regular season

games are $5 per adult & student;

Free admission for children 8 yrs. old

& under.

The Red Mountain Track

and Cross Country

Program is currently

preparing for next year! If

you are interested in

joining Track or Cross

Country, please be sure

to get your physical

complete this summer

and come out to

our summer camp.

Details for the camp may

be found on the track

webpage:http://

www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/

athletics/programs/track

Online Eligibility Platform Register My Athlete streamlines the process of registering students for participation

in high school athletics. From signing documents online to tracking eligibility.

Register My Athlete provides a one-stop solution for parents, coaches, and

school administrators.

Instructions For Parents

1. Find Your School: Visit https://home.registermyathlete.com/login/

2. Create an account: Begin creating your account by clicking the “Create An Account” button. After filling in the re-

quired information, the system will automatically log you in and you will be required to accept the terms of use.

3. Add a new athlete: The next step is to add an athlete. You can do so by clicking the “My Athletes” tab on the left-hand

side of the page or by clicking “Add Athlete” underneath the “My Athletes” tab. This only needs to be done once during

your athlete's entire career at a school. The information entered here will carry over from year to year. This information

includes your athlete's contact information and medical information.

4. The athlete's profile: After you've created your athlete you will be brought to their Profile page. This page is a sum-

mary of their info and involvement.

5. Register for a sport: Click “+ Register For A Sport” to begin registration, you will be asked to choose which sport your

athlete is registering for.

6. Your registration checklist: This page shows the status of your athlete's registration. You will be asked to complete

several steps to complete registration including agreeing to documents, and completing the physical.

7. Physicals: Physical documents should be completed by the parents and medical professionals. Parents have the ability to

upload these physical documents to the system. Uploaded documents will need to be verified by school administration pri-

or to be accepted as complete. If a document upload is rejected for any reason, the parent will receive an email with the

rejection reason. After the error has been corrected, parents will be able to re-upload the document for verification.

8. Complete registration: Your registration is complete once all items on the checklist have been completed.

9. After registration: After registration is complete, you can login at any time to view the Status of your athlete and their

participation on the team.

Red Mountain High School

2017-18 Bell Schedules

Schedule (Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri.) Double Late Start (4 Times Per Year)

0 6:45 - 7:54 69 min Sept 13, Nov 1, Feb 14, Apr 11

1 8:00 - 8:54 54 min 1 10:00 - 10:37 37 min

2 9:00 - 10:24 84 min 2 10:43 - 11:20 37 min

3 10:30 - 11:24 54 min 3 11:26 - 12:08 42 min

A- Lunch 11:24 - 12:00 36 min A- Lunch 12:14 - 12:51 37 min

4 12:06 - 1:00 54 min 4 12:57 - 1:34 37 min

4 11:30 - 12:24 54 min 4 12:14 - 12:51 37 min

B-Lunch 12:24 - 1:00 36 min B-Lunch 12:57 - 1:34 37 min

5 1:06 - 2:00 54 min 5 1:40 - 2:17 37 min

6 2:06 - 3:00 54 min 6 2:23 - 3:00 37 min

Late Start (Wednesday) Assembly Schedule (2 Times Per Year)

PLC 7:30 - 8:24 54 min 0 6:45 - 7:54 69 min

1 8:30 - 9:22 52 min 1 8:00 - 8:46 46 min

2 9:28 - 10:24 56 min 2 8:52 - 9:38 46 min

3 10:30 - 11:22 52 min Assem-

bly A 9:44 - 10:38 54 min

A- Lunch 11:22 - 12:06 44 min 3 10:38 - 11:32 54 min

4 12:12 - 1:04 52 min 3 9:44 - 10:38 54 min

4 11:28 - 12:20 52 min

Assem-bly B 10:38 - 11:32 54 min

B-Lunch 12:20 - 1:04 44 min A-Lunch 11:38 - 12:24 46 min

5 1:10 - 2:02 52 min 4 12:30 - 1:16 46 min

6 2:08 - 3:00 52 min 4 11:38 - 12:24 46 min

B-Lunch 12:30 - 1:16 46 min

5 1:22 - 2:08 46 min

6 2:14 - 3:00 46 min

Early Release (Grading Days 1st/3rd Quarter)

Oct 6, Mar 9

0 6:45 7:54 69 min

1 8:00 - 8:40 40 min

2 8:46 - 9:26 40 min

3 9:32 - 10:12 40 min

4 10:18 - 10:58 40 min

5 11:04 - 11:44 40 min

6 11:50 - 12:30 40 min

12:30 - 12:55 Lunch available in the cafeteria

1:00 PM Buses depart RMHS

School Calendar

2017-2018

August 9th School begins

September 4th Labor Day - school closed •

September 13th Professional Development ‡

October 6th End of first quarter ≠

October 9th-13th October Break– school closed •

October 16th School resumes

November 1st Professional Development ‡

November 10th Veterans Day - school closed •

November 23rd-24th Thanksgiving - school closed •

December 21st Early release ≠

December 22nd End of second quarter ≠

Dec. 25th -Jan 5th Winter Break - no school •

January 8th School resumes

January 15th Civil Rights Day - school closed •

February 14th Professional Development ‡

February 19th Presidents Day - school closed •

March 9th End of third quarter ≠

March 12th - 16th Spring Break - school closed •

March 19th School resumes

March 30th Spring Holiday—school closed *

April 11th Professional Development Day ‡

May 23rd Early release high school only ≠

May 24th Last day of school & Graduation

•No School ≠ Early Release ‡Late Start

There is a substantial research that

demonstrates student participation in

extracurricular activities leads to improved

academic and standardized test score

achievement.

Activities teach universal lessons.

Activities build confidence.

Activities build relationships.

Activities keep students in a safe,

monitored place.

Activities build character.

Red Mountain has over 60 clubs and

activities for students to pursue. Please

encourage your student to participate. If

you need more information, please

contact Assistant Principal Jason

Grantham at 472-8085.

http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/

organizations/ or on Twitter

RMActivities&News@RedMtLions

Get Involved #TheRedMtnWay

Extracurricular

Activities

TESTING INFORMATION

Final Exams - Students are expected to be present on scheduled final exam days at the end of each semester. Students may not take finals exams prior to the scheduled final days. All students who are absent during semester final exams will receive a zero (0) for the final exam and that grade will be calculated into the student’s final semester grade and that grade will be posted by the teacher. Bell schedule to be posted on website as Final Exam Days are early release. December 21/May 23 Periods 1, 2 and 3 December 22/May 24 Periods 4, 5 and 6

Honors and AP

English students

Attention Junior and Senior AP English students and parents. If you are an incoming Junior AP Language and Composition, or Senior AP Literature and Composition student, there IS summer work to be completed. For juniors, it is HIGHLY recommended that you begin and/or finish the work before the 2017-18 school year begins, though the work is not technically due until August 21st. For seniors, there is reading you are expected to have done before the first day of the 2017-18 school year. There is NOT an assignment for incoming Honors freshmen OR sophomores. To access the summer work for Junior AP Language and Senior AP Literature, go to the English Department web site by clicking on the Academics links then choosing English, or simply go to http:// www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/academics/english/. Once on the English Department web page, choose the link that corresponds to the course you will be taking in the fall. If you have any questions about the assignment, contact the teacher(s) listed on the respective assignments.

ATTENTION

Graphing Calculators

Graphing calculators are an essential everyday tool for learning mathematics. The technological capabilities of these calculators allow us to study concepts in more depth. Some problems will require the use of a graphing utility. Therefore, Red Mountain High School strongly recommends that all students purchase a Texas Instruments graphing calculator from the TI-84 family. These are the calculators most widely used by high school students and on the AzMERIT Test. A classroom will function more smoothly and effectively if all students use a similar calculator.

What calculator do you recommend?

We recommend the TI-84 Plus or TI84 Plus CE color calculator. This calculator will include all the features necessary for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Discrete, AP Statistics, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus. (See comparison chart link

http://education.ti.com/en/us/product-resources/graphing_course_comparision)

What if we cannot afford a calculator at this time?

All classrooms will have a set of 20 calculators students may use during class. There are also online or smartphone options available for use at home. If you cannot afford a calculator, talk to your math instructor when school begins. There is a limited supply of calculators we can loan to families in financial need and/or going through financial hardships.

A Note from the

Math Department

College Application Essay Boot Camp for incoming seniors July 12-13 in room 252

Attention incoming seniors; We are offering a 2 day Boot Camp on writing college application essays to help you get a jump start on the next phase of your education. July 12 &13 from 8:00 to 12:30, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Cupryk will work with you on how to write your college application essays. If you have specific application questions already, bring them with you; otherwise, we will pull from the Common Applica-tion. See you there.

YEARBOOK INFO

2017-2018 PHOTOGRAPHY

SCHEDULE

Senior Photography

All 2018 seniors need to take a Senior Yearbook Portrait

during Summer 2017. To book your appointment, go

to http://southwestportraits.com/ or call Southwest Por-

traits at 480-222-1199.

•Saturday, September 16, 2017-Final day for senior year-

book portrait at Southwest Portraits (4450 S. Rural Rd.,

Tempe, AZ 85285; 480-222-1199)

•Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sen-

iors (last chance) needing senior picture (Auditorium)

•Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 9:50 a.m. Senior class

picture in Large Gym

•Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.-Senior Cap

and Gown Photography in Auditorium Lobby

Club Photography

• Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Clubs

and groups in Large Gym

• Time and Date TBD-Performing arts (band, orchestra

and vocal groups) Location TBD

Sports and Activities Photography

• Friday, August 4, 2016 at 8 a.m. Faculty Group Pic-

ture in Large Gym

Underclass Photography

• Underclass dates

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7 a.m.— 3 p.m. in Audi-

torium

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 7 a.m. –3 p.m. in Au-

ditorium

• Retake day:

Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7 a.m.—3 p.m. in

Auditorium

Senior Ads

Senior Ads can be

purchased through

Jostens by going to

the following link:

http://www.jostens.com/

apps/store/

customer/1001456/Red-

Mountain-High-School/

Senior Ads

Due to limited space ads are on a first come-first-serve basis . You can pur-

chase an ad in the yearbook for your 2018 senior starting July 1, 2017, click the

following link and look for Yearbook Recognition Ads on the right side to prepare

your ad: Yearbook Senior Ad. For additional questions regarding senior ads,

contact Ms. Saquella at jlemonsaquella@mpsaz.org. Our school reserves the

right to edit ads per our guidelines. Please make sure all submitted materials

are appropriate for school publication.

Purchase a Yearbook The 2018 Yearbook Distribution Event will be held Friday,

May 4, 2018 (during both lunches). Yearbooks are in all color! You can purchase a yearbook in the school ’s

bookstore with cash or check during regular school hours.

Quantities are limited, so be sure to reserve your copy today!!

Prices

$59.00 (Pre-registration)

$69.00 (after August 8)

$79.00 (after December 22)

PROJECT M. E. S. A. GRADE 9 INFORMATION

This year all ninth grade students will have the opportunity to attend Project M.E.S.A. (Mesa's Education in Sexual Aware-ness), an abstinence only program. During this four-day presentation of one-hour lessons, boys and girls are taught separately in two sessions. The curriculum presented will encourage sexual abstinence before marriage and emphasize the possible consequences of teenage sexual activity, including pregnancy and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). In the remaining two sessions of Project M.E.S.A., boys and girls are taught together. These lessons focus on dating violence prevention, respect for one another, and healthy relationships. The exact order of each session may vary due to availabil-ity of space to accommodate the students. PARENT PERMISSION IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED for participation in Project M.E.S.A. classes. Your student will receive a permission slip two weeks prior to their scheduled presentation. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian and re-turned to the teacher, whether granting permission or not. We know this is a very sensitive topic and encourage you to discuss it with your child. We want you to have a complete understanding of this program so you can make an informed decision regarding your child’s participation. A parent meeting will be conducted at Mesa High Auditorium on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 7:00 pm. Videos and teaching ma-terials will be available at your school two weeks prior to instruction. To review, please call your student's school or the Curriculum Service Center at 472-0260. Please visit our website www.mpsaz.org/ssrc/health/project_mesa/ for date of instruction for your student. Questions: Contact Project M.E.S.A. at 472-0266

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INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL PROYECTO M.E.S.A. DE 9º GRADO

Preguntas: Comuníquese con Proyecto M.E.S.A. al 472-0266

Este año, todos los estudiantes de noveno grado tendrán la oportunidad de asistir al Proyecto M.E.S.A (Educación so-bre la conciencia sexual de Mesa), un programa solamente de abstinencia. Durante la presentación de cuatro días, de lecciones de una hora cada día, a los niños y las niñas se les enseñará por separado en dos sesiones. El programa de estudios que se presenta fomentará la abstinencia sexual antes del matrimonio y hace énfasis en las posibles conse-cuencias que trae la actividad sexual en los adolescentes, incluyendo el embarazo y las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (STD’s, por sus siglas en inglés). En las dos secciones restantes del Proyecto M.E.S.A., a los niños y niñas se les enseñará en conjunto. Estas lecciones se enfocan en evitar la violencia en las citas, el respeto entre todos, y las rela-ciones saludables. El orden exacto de cada sesión puede variar debido a la disponibilidad de espacio para los estudian-tes.

ES ABSOLUTAMENTE NECESARIO PRESENTAR EL FORMULARIO DE AUTORIZACIÓN para participar en las clases del Proyecto M.E.S.A. Su estudiante recibirá el formulario de autorización dos semanas antes de la presentación. Este for-mulario debe ser firmado por un padre/madre/tutor y entregado al maestro, si concede o no el permiso.

Sabemos que es un tema muy sensible y les recomendamos dialogarlo con sus hijos. Queremos que comprendan com-pletamente este programa para que pueda tomar una decisión informada sobre la participación de su hijo. Se llevará a cabo una reunión de padres en el Auditorio de la Escuela Mesa High el miércoles, 17 de agosto de 2016 a las 7:00 PM. Los videos y materiales de instrucción estarán disponibles en la escuela dos semanas antes de las clases. Para consultar el material, llame a la escuela de su hijo o al Centro de Servicios del Plan de Estudios al 472-0260. Visite nuestra página Web al www.mpsaz.org/ssrc/health/project_mesa/ para conocer la fecha en que recibirá la instrucción su hijo.

Dear Parents,

Red Mountain High School has something very special! We are the ONLY high school in the Mesa District with a comprehensive booster organization called the ABC (Academic Booster Club). Our purpose is to promote academic excellence and minimize fundraising at Red Mountain. We are asking every family to contribute a minimum donation of $20.00. 100% of your tax deductible funds will go toward stu-dent recognition, academic awards and RMHS/student body events that are not sponsored by Mesa Public Schools. The Academic Booster Club supports EVERY STUDENT at RMHS. Please take a moment to review our website for more information on this fantastic VOLUNTEER program at: http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/organizations/abc/ We are a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible and entirely separate from the Arizona Public School tax credit. Dona-tions can be made at https://www.paypal.me/rmhsabc Donations by check, payable to RMHS ABC, can also be sent directly to: Red Mountain High School 7301 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

To join our email list and/or find out about volunteer opportunities, please email your name, phone number and students names/grades to rmhsabc@gmail.com or complete the following with a mailed in donation:

Name_______________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Email____________________________________________

Student Name(s)____________________________________________ Grades(s)_______________________________

Students Schedules &

Corrections Student schedules will be posted on the student

portal prior to the start of the school year. Our

target date for finalizing schedules is July 17th.

Parents will be notified via email, voice

messenger, or text message with instructions on

how to view the schedule in the student portal. If

there is a need for schedule corrections, there will

be a link for you to communicate with the

advisement department regarding your student’s

need. Please keep in mind that schedule

corrections will only be considered for the

following reasons:

- Missing a class period

- Schedule in a class that was taken in summer

school

JROTC It’s not too late to enroll in

JROTC. JROTC is a great

program that helps stu-

dents grow to become re-

sponsible adults, they’ll find

their niche, and our academic enhancement

program will help them lift their grades. To en-

roll, please consult your student’s Advisor.

Maj Olga Cortez: olcortez@mpsaz.org

SFC ® William Savage:

wdsavage@mpsaz.org

Phone: 480-472-8150

Fax: 480-472-8089

First Hour Sweep!

Last August, Red Mountain implemented a modified Sweep program for first hour. When students arrived late to first hour they had to complete a reflection as to why they were tardy and what they could do to change their actions to be on time to school. We saw a decrease the number of students being late to school during the 2016-17 school year. However, the number tardies were significantly fewer when we had a full Sweep program prior to 2015 school year. Red Mountain will be returning to the original Sweep program for first hour only during the 2017-18 school year. The full attendance, tardy policy and additional Sweep information can be found under School Info then Attendance on the Red Mountain’s webpage. To help our parents and students understand how Sweep will work we have described the process below.

Students who do not arrive to first hour class on time will be redirected to the Sweep room. Students who are late to school will need their parent to physically come into the attendance office and sign-in their student. If a parent fails to follow this procedure, their student will be sent to the Sweep room. While in Sweep, students will not be able to work on assignments, socialize or use any electronic device (music, texting, internet, games, etc.) Procedures will be in place for students to make up class work and tests that they may have missed when they were in Sweep. All students will be informed of how the Sweep program will be integrated into their school day.

Red Mountain Tip Line

Please add to your contact list

480-269-2733

Concerns about our campus?

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