Marana High School Tiger Beat August 24, 2015
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Dr. Mandel’s Message
Dear Parents and Guardians, I wish that all parents/guardians and the broader community of MHS could see the spirit that our students, faculty, and staff showed this past week. If I had to attribute a percentage, I would say that on Friday 95% of the entire campus was wearing blue and gold (including a lot of paint, spandex, and accessories). There is a tremendously positive feeling when so many people celebrate the school together, and the comradery and unity was palpable. We are heading toward the progress grade point for first quarter, so please take time to talk with your student(s) about how things are going in classes. The habits and routines that our students establish early on in the semester are important indicators of their future behaviors so please reinforce positive actions and let us know if you need assistance to address areas of potential struggle. This point in the school year is also where we tend to see attendance play a major role in academic success. Absences can add up quickly, and we know that students who are in the classroom receiving instruction and participating daily do better and feel better in school. We absolutely understand that students will miss some school days because of illness or appointments, but please try to schedule appointments before or after school if you are able. We also ask that you excuse medical appointments by providing a note from a medical provider. I want to let you know that we will be taking a proactive approach towards helping students maintain good attendance by recognizing students with good or improving attendance, and by meeting with students who show signs that they are struggling with daily attendance.
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I also need to extend a “thank you” to our parents/guardians for helping us to address dress code this year. I have noticed that since I started talking about dress code with the students and in my communication with you, there has been a noticeable improvement. Please continue to help us by helping your student make appropriate clothing choices for school based on the Marana School District and MHS Dress Code. We will be starting our Instructional Intervention period this week on Thursday from 3:00 – 3:40. Students will be assigned to their 6th period teacher and they will be allowed to travel using a pass system to other classrooms for intervention (i.e. make up work, assessments, instruction, enrichment). We believe that dedicating this time for students and teachers is important, so please support this effort by talking with your student about what schoolwork can be accomplished. Dr. David Mandel, Principal Marana High School If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 616-6400 or email: D.P.Mandel@maranausd.org.
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Announcements Announcements (cont’d) Upcoming Events Athletics News CTE Spotlight - Welding PBIS Information World Traveler’s Club Flyer MHS Dates to Remember MHS Dress Code MHS Dress Code (cont’d)
NO SCHOOL – please mark your calendar! Friday, Sept. 4th – Teacher In-Service Day Monday, Sept. 7th – Labor Day
MUSD August Approved Flyers: http://www.maranausd.org/DocumentCenter/Index/804
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Announcements News and Updates
CAREER CENTER NEWS – College & University upcoming MHS campus visits Aug. 26 – the Grand Canyon rep will be on campus starting 3rd period Sept. 2 - Tri-University Day – ASU, UA & NAU reps will be on campus to meet with seniors interested in attending one of our 3 state universities. Oct. 13 – the NAU rep will be on campus to meet with any senior who is interested in possibly attending NAU.
ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery test). All Juniors and Seniors interested in taking the ASVAB, please sign-up in the Counseling Office. The test will be held at Marana High School on Tuesday, September 8th from 12:45 – 4:15 PM. Activity buses will be available for students needing transportation.
STUDENT PARKING PASSES In order for students to park a vehicle at Marana High School, they must have a parking pass. 2015-16 parking passes can be purchased in the Bookstore for $7. Thank you in advance for supporting the safety and security of our campus.
STATE TESTING We know that planning family events that don’t interfere with school events can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we have recently finalized our dates for Spring state testing. Marana High School will be conducting our state testing March 28-31, 2016. Please mark your calendars!
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Announcements Continued
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY - Attached is a flyer for the Marana PD Citizens Academy beginning Sept. 2nd through Nov. 18th. The flyer says 18 or older, however, the Officer running the program informed me they will allow students who are 16 or older with a driver's license. MPD would like some MHS Students to be able to attend. They’re hoping to get anywhere from 10-15 students. Completion of this looks great on any high school resume and it looks especially good if anyone is looking at a career in law enforcement. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Hunter at 616-6400. A 4-page application is attached with this Tiger Beat email message for your convenience.
COUNSELING OFFICE – the SAT/ACT Schedule and other important MHS Dates to Remember are included on Pg. 10 of this Tiger Beat.
SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS ANNOUCEMENT – Seniors, to be included in the senior section of the yearbook, you NEED to have photos taken by Rembrandt Photography no later than September 19th. ONLY Rembrandt Photography pictures will be accepted by the yearbook. Yearbook sittings are free on Mondays at the Rembrandt studio or seniors can take yearbook photos at school on Tuesday, September 1st. This is a photo for the senior section of the yearbook. It is not a photo for the senior advertisements in the back of the book.
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Announcements Upcoming Events 8/24 – Men’s Golf vs Cholla/Palo Verde @ Quarry Pines 3:00PM 8/25 – Women’s Golf vs Walden Grove @ Quarry Pines 3:00PM 8/26 – Men’s Golf vs Salpointe @ Randolph 3:00PM Varsity Volleyball Scrimmage @ Flowing Wells 5:00 World Traveler’s Club – Informational Parent Meeting @ 6:00PM – Room H-10 8/27 - JV Football vs Desert View, 6:00PM Freshman Football @ Desert View 6:00PM 8/31 – Men’s Golf vs Rio Rico @ Quarry Pines 3:00 9/1 - Picture Day – Senior yearbook photos ONLY, pre-school & mascots 9/2 - Picture Day – 9th – 11th graders (see your teachers for schedule) Men’s Golf vs Palo Verde @ Fred Enke 3:00 Volleyball @ Empire 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00 Cross Country vs Walden Grove/Catalina Foothills 4:30 9/3 - Picture Day – 9th – 11th graders (see your teachers for schedule) Women’s Golf vs MVHS/Walden Grove @ Crooked Tree 3:00 Swim vs Pusch Ridge/Ironwood Ridge @ Oro Valley Municipal 4:00 Volleyball vs Higley 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 Freshman Football @ Pueblo 6:00 JV Football vs Pueblo 6:00 9/4 - NO School – Teacher In-Service Day Varsity Football @ Pueblo 7:00 9/7 - NO School – Labor Day Observed Marana High School
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Tiger Pride Athletic News TIGER PRIDE News First of all TIGER PRIDE! Our programs are busy preparing and promoting the Marana Culture this 2015 season. The Cheer, Cross Country, Dance team, Football, Golf, Swim and Ladies Volleyball programs have their teams chosen and are Committed to working hard at practice to be ready for their first match, meet or game. These Tigers are diligently training with hours of drills and skills working to be the Competitive team they aspire to be this year. We are very privileged to have Inspirational Tigers who continue to push through the difficult challenges and motivate their fellow Marana Tigers on campus. The Marana High football team has persevered in the hot summer training and preseason Monsoon humidity to expose Culture, Commitment and Competitiveness. Our Tigers revealed their strength and determination with a win against Rio Rico this Friday with the season opener. It was outstanding and appreciated to see the Marana community support all of our athletes and Marching Band! Honored to be the your AD, Ms. Montiel Turner Tiger Pride Athlete of the Week: INSPIRATIONAL Cheer V – Rachel Jones Dance Team V – Erica Manns
Football V – Joe Kidd JV – Angel Martinez Freshman – Tariq Jordan
Ladies Volleyball V – Hannah Lalusa JV – Bridget Huber Freshman – Regan Wagner
Cross Country Ladies – Daniella Arellano Men’s – Liam Carmichael
Swim Team Ladies – Janae Wengert Men’s – Brandon Roylance
Golf Ladies – Lexi Pico Men’s – Dylan Reeves
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CTE SPOTLIGHT MHS Welding Program At MHS we are very proud to offer a diverse array of CTE/JTED programs. The integration of these programs throughout our curriculum is just one of the many opportunities for students that our comprehensive high school provides. Throughout the year we will be sharing glimpses into the programs with you. Please take a moment to read about Welding.
MHS WELDING PROGRAM Marana High School has the largest welding program and opportunities for employment after high school in southern Arizona. This summer MHS hosted the first ever AWS (American Welding Society) Certification Boot Camp. The camp provided students with a great opportunity to take their welding certification test to become certified welders. For two weeks, 13 students from MHS attended the boot camp and all students completed one or more welding certifications. The certifications included the AWS D1.1 plate certification in the SMAW (Stick) process and the FCAW (MIG) process. Congratulations to MHS Welding students! Explore the opportunities in the welding program at Marana! Marana High School
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PBIS Information
ROCKIN’ the PBIS At Marana High, we actively promote Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports by rewarding our students for being caring and considerate to their fellow Tigers. Our staff looks for students who are modeling the respectful, proud, responsible and safe behavior expected in classes and on campus with their friends and adults. Students can redeem Tiger Tickets they earn for really nice treats and rewards. Your help in promoting these behaviors at home and supporting our PBIS rewards is always a plus. Your assistance with donations of packaged sweet treats, beverages and packaged food is accepted and greatly appreciated.
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DATES TO REMEMBER 2015 – 2016 SAT Calendar Register on line - www.collegeboard.org – Marana High School Code – 030-200 Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline *October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 September 22, 2015 *November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 October 27, 2015 *December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 November 23, 2015 *January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 January 12, 2016 *March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 February 23, 2016 *May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016 June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016 *These tests will be given at Marana High School. MHS Test Center Code: 03-290
ACT Calendar Register on line – www.actstudent.org – Marana High School Code – 030-200 Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee Registration *September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 21, 2015 October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 October 2, 2015 *December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 20, 2015 *February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 15, 2016 *April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016 June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016 *These tests will be given at Marana High School. MHS Test Center Code: 239950
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September 2, 2015 September 8, 2015 September 14, 2015 September 19, 2015 September 29, 2015 October 14, 2015 October 23, 2015 November 13, 2015 January 25, 2016 May 2, 2016 May 3, 2016 May 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016 May 12, 2016 May 13, 2016 May 16, 2016 May 19, 2016
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Tri-University College Visit (UA, ASU, NAU) ASVAB Testing Senior Parent/Financial Aid Night PSAT/SAT Seminar-Doorway to College Found. Tucson College Night PSAT Testing College Fair Career & Tech/Transition Fair 9-11 Parent/Financial Aid Night AP Chemistry AP Physics AP English Lit & Comp Test (11th Grade) AP Calculus AB/BC Test AP US History Test AP Government & Politics Test AP English Language & Comp (12th Grade) AP Economics Macro Test AP Statistics AP Micro Economics Test Honors Conclave Graduation
Auditorium South Pod Library MHS Tucson Convention Ctr. J Wing Cafeteria/Auditorium Cafeteria/Auditorium Auditorium MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS Auditorium Football Stadium
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The following is taken from our handbook, which is available online: STUDENT DRESS CODE At Marana High School all students are expected to dress appropriately. Please see guidelines below. School administration reserves the right to prohibit any clothing or accessories that pose a threat to the safety of other students or staff. This includes anything that by appearance causes a disruption to the learning environment. All shirts, blouses and dresses must have a minimum of 1 inch shoulder straps and fit under the arm. Razor back tank tops are not prohibited if the straps are an inch or more and the proper undergarments are worn. Proper clothing should not expose any part of the torso (front or back) at any time. This includes the midriff, chest, and cleavage. Any garments such as shirts, tops, dresses, skirts, pants, overalls, shorts, etc. with buttons, zippers, snaps, etc. must be worn buttoned, zipped and/or snapped appropriately. All clothing must be free of excessive holes or tears. Sheer/see-thru garments of any kind are prohibited unless worn over appropriate clothing. Tight or revealing clothing, spaghetti straps, strapless, and halter tops are prohibited. Undergarments may not be visibly exposed at any time including bandeaus. Pants, shorts, dresses or skirts must be worn appropriately and may not present a safety issue or distraction to self and/or others. They must adequately cover the body at all times. Pants or shorts must not be “sagging.� The acceptable length of dresses, skirts, and shorts will be determined by the complete coverage of the buttock area. Belts must be tucked into pant loops, not hanging, and should not be excessively long. Chains worn on articles of clothing are prohibited. Footwear must be appropriate and worn at all times. Students may be restricted from activities for which their footwear is unsafe or inappropriate.
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Head coverings and do-rags are prohibited. It is the staff’s discretion whether or not hats, caps or beanies may be worn indoors. Any article of clothing which refers to alcohol, drugs, or contains inappropriate content. Slogans or wording which may be suggestive or construed to have a “double meaning” (one of which meaning is inappropriate) may not be worn. Anything worn portraying offensive, suggestive, derogatory, violent, sexual, cult or gang-related writing or pictures is prohibited. This includes all “do-rags” and all bandanas associated with gang activity. The type of dress, make-up, accessories, hairstyles or grooming displayed by the student should not disrupt the classroom or campus environment nor threaten the safety, health or comfort of the student, fellow students or any staff member. The administration reserves the right to interpret and enforce these guidelines in the school setting.
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