A. STUDENT WEB-SECURTY: PASSWORD CHANGES

• To keep students safe online, passwords for all school accounts and devices are changed regularly.

• On Monday, students will receive a new password from their teacher. Students NOT on campus can receive their updated passwords by calling the front office and verifying their identity.

• Teachers will also be delivering a lesson reinforcing the need for students to protect their data online, and the types of messages to be suspicious of. The District remains committed to student and staff online security and will continue to provide training and support on cybersecurity best practices.

• Parents can reinforce responsible technology habits by reminding their children to avoid sharing personal information online, be cautious with unfamiliar email and links, and always "Report, Don’t Repost!" any inappropriate content. Please see this resource from the FTC called “Kids and Computer Security” for additional tips.

B. STUDENT EXPERIENCE: CHOOSE VIPER CONNECT SESSIONS

• It is Critical that your students choose Viper Connect Sessions that suit their interests or needs.
• IF they don't choose their own session, they will be auto-placed somewhere, and often times they'll be placed somewhere they don't want to be.

C. LABOR DAY WEEK REMINDER

This week we will not have school on Friday OR the following Monday, for Labor Day.

D. SAFETY REMINDER: DON'T DROP-OFF ON INDIAN SCHOOL RD.

Please do not drop your students off in front of the school on Indian School Rd, near the steps and front of the building. While I know it is enticing, and the steps are deceptively welcoming, it is not a safe or legal drop off location and the road wasn't engineered to handle vehicles stopping out there, and it is a serious safety hazard.

~ONE VERRADO!~

Interested in Fall Sports? 🏸🏐🏊👟⛳📣🏈

Fall Season of Sports are upon us!

-Individual tickets will be sold through GoFan for all athletic events, as well as all student and family passes for all events. Please go to https://gofan.co/ to purchase your tickets.

Verrado Athletic Director - Barry Cromer- bcromer@aguafria.org

Verrado Athletics Assistant - Gaylen Barnes - gbarnes@aguafria.org

• 8/30 & 9/2: No School (Labor Day Break)
• 9/11: Teacher Professional Development- No School For Students
• 9/13: Photo Make Up Day for 9th - 11th Grade
• 10/4: End of First Quarter

Week Ahead in Sports

• Girls Golf vs. Sunrise Mountain HS (Verrado GC) Home 8/26/2024 3:00 PM
• Badminton @ Mountain Ridge HS Away 8/26/2024 4:00 PM

• Boys Golf @ Sierra Linda HS (Tres Rios Golf Course) Away 8/27/24 3:00 PM

• Girls Golf vs. Estrella Foothills, Canyon View HS Home 8/28/24 3:00 PM
• Badminton vs. Raymond J Kellis HS Home 8/28/24 4:00 PM

• Boys Golf vs. Betty Fairfax HS (Verrado GC) Home 8/29/24 3:00 PM
• Girls Volleyball @ Centennial HS Away 8/29/24 4, 5, 6:00 PM

• Varsity Football @ Desert Mountain HS Away 8/30/24 7:00 PM
• Varsity Cheer @ Desert Mountain HS Away 8/30/24 7:00 PM
• Viper Vanguard Spirit Band @ Desert Mountain HS Away 8/30/24 7:00 PM

Is your student anxious about going to school? If they are struggling, they do not need to struggle alone, we have a ton of support on campus to help. Please reach out to Sabrina Booth sbooth@aguafria.org or Michael Okezie mokezie@aguafria.org our Student Support Specialists if you would like more resources or help for your student. Thank you!

Get your Verrado 2024/2025 yearbook from Jostens for just $60! This special price is only available for the first 3 weeks of school. After that, the price goes up, so act fast! Scan the QR Code or go to: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01096775

The shop will Engrave, Mill, or 3D print pre-selected or custom design's. Choose an item, then select any personalized options where available. Invoices will be sent to your emails. Tax included in the price.

Orders can take 2-3 weeks depending on what products are on hand. Recommendation, order early instead of waiting till the end of a season or the school year. Our suppliers start running low on items at the end of every school year. We may have to order if supply is low.

Scan or click the QR code to place your order.

We are a 1:1 campus. All students will be issued a Chromebook...

... to use throughout the duration of the school year. The Chromebook is to be used by your student for the sole purpose of accessing educationally appropriate materials, information, programs, and websites. The District will retain full ownership of all Chromebook, equipment, and software. Please review information regarding the technology program and student rights via the link below.

Families have the opportunity to purchase a Device Protection Plan through the district. It is recommended that parents purchase the Device Protection Plan to minimize any costs that may arise during the school year. Families who choose not to purchase the Device Protection Plan are 100% responsible for all repair and replacement costs. Details of the plan and how to purchase it are available online at www.aguafria.org/dpp.

Payment for the Device Protection Plan must be made by Friday, September 9th to be active for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please use the East side of campus, and enter the far north side of the lot from Pioneer Drive. That will provide you ample drop-off space, once you enter the lot. You will follow the loop and exit back onto Pioneer Drive from the Southern Exit, back onto Pioneer. Please DO NOT, enter the Southern Exit.

We advise that you arrive with enough time to drop off your students, and have them be able to walk through campus and get to class before 8:15. Students will have the opportunity to enter campus, and eat breakfast starting at 7:45

We are a CLOSED campus for lunch. All students must remain on campus for lunch.

1. STUDENTS must complete the parking application while logged into their school gmail account
2. PARENTS/GUARDIANS cannot complete the parking application, but may need to assist for legal documentation purposes.
3. FORWARD your student THIS LINK to their school email if they have not yet completed the application (they were sent the link via the school email system)
4. Approval will be processed and charges will be applied.
5. You will be notified once your student is approved, and charges have been applied.
6. Pick up of passes can be completed at the school bookstore once approval has been met, and the fee ($50) has been assigned and paid
7. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR! PLEASE DO NOT park across the street in the businesses (you could be towed at your own expense) or the surrounding neighborhoods! If you find yourself passing through in the neighborhoods, DO NOT LITTER, and DRIVE RESPECTFULLY!

Contact ajuarez@aguafria.org with questions around payment and approval.

SEE GRAPHIC FOR LOCATION OF STUDENT LOT + PAYMENT BUTTON BELOW

IMPORTANT: NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS MUST REGISTER/RE-REGISTER TO RIDE THE BUS

IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED USING THE EDULOG APP

Steps: There are multiple steps, so please be diligent when completing the application. (Link to Edulog Tutorial in District website). This tutorial will walk you through the process.

CLICK HERE to order your students picture day photos or click the attached image.

Attention 2025 Seniors!

Book Now! - - Grads Photography is your official yearbook Senior Portrait Photographer.

Please click the link to schedule your appointment ASAP. The deadline to book is Friday, October 25th.

Seniors with questions & scheduling concerns should contact Grads Studios at 623-566-1082.

Seniors who DO NOT have their photo taken with Grads, may not be included in the yearbook.

We are excited to announce a new feature in ParentVUE! Parents are able to verify student attendance and submit doctor's notes when students are absent from school. Please check out the infographic below for more information.

STEP 1 - - Remove your Chromebook & Large Metal Water Bottles as your are Walking Up

STEP 2 - - Have your ID on a lanyard and wear it, OR have the ID prepared to be presented. You will not be allowed in without it, once they are distributed.

Most Common Unintentional Detector Alerts:

-Large Metal Water Bottles

-Umbrellas

-Aerosol Spray Cans

-Portable Power Banks

-Glasses Cases

-Large 3-Ringed Binders

-Metal Lunch Boxes or Pen/Pencil Holders

-Other Large Metallic Objects

*Note: We'll do our best to ensure we identify the unintentionally alerted item, and you can remove it along with your Chromebook in the future to avoid having to have your bag checked.

! See the Video Below for More, as well as Demonstrations !

Verrado High School and the Agua Fria Union High School District are committed to providing a safe and friendly learning environment for our students, staff and community. As a reminder, weapons detectors are placed at each entry point into the campus. All students and campus visitors must pass through the weapons detectors. The detectors are mobile and will also be utilized for entry into the school for things such as theater performances or sporting events.

There will be NO FREE LUNCH on Monday, August 5th

Lunch: Here is the link to our Food Services website application for Free & Reduced Lunch.

Note: A New Application is Required Each School Year!

• We encourage all families to apply for the Agua Fria High School District Free and Reduced Lunch program.
• In addition to receiving free and reduced price lunch, it could have many other cost benefits when it comes to athletic and academic programs.
• The Meal Benefit Application is available on the website by visiting here or clicking the button below.

You may also utilize the attached packets below for more information and application

• Cell phones during instructional time are prohibited.

• Students may use their cell phones during lunch or during passing periods only.

• In the event a student uses their cell phone during instructional time without teacher permission may result in a discipline consequence.

NOTE: If you need to contact your student during school hours, please contact our attendance line in the event of an emergency.

• Regular student attendance is proven to give the greatest opportunity for student success.

• If you need to call in an absence for your student (must be called in within 24 hours), please contact 623-932-7400 Extension 1 and leave your student’s name, ID number, date, and the reason for the absence and it will be processed as soon as possible.
• Attendance Appeals may be held when a student misses 10 or more classes in a particular course.
• An Attendance Appeal may result in the loss of credit for the student. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and review the district policy regarding attendance and tardiness.
• Students who are late to any class during the day will be marked tardy. 5 tardies to a class will be the equivalent of 1 absence for the class during a potential credit review.
• 5 or more tardies to a class may lead to a disciplinary outcome.

Note: For further information, please see the attached document below.

Be sure to include the name of the Pommie and your name in your payment

Check out some of the events coming up in August and September sponsored by our Viper Cheerleaders. Verrado cheer is performing at an AZ Cardinals game on 9/29! Scan the QR code below or click the link below to purchase tickets to attend the game.

Looking for scholarship opportunities? Check out our career center's scholarship page by clicking the button below!

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Arizona State University Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions is excited to host a one day in-person scenario-based military resiliency design competition! This competition is open to students currently enrolled in grades 9 - 12 (public, private or homeschool) students. Click the link below for more details!

Form a Team. Register. Attend. Submit.

Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided during the competition.

In this competition, your team will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of operations to critical base activities in the event of an emergency at Camp Sentinel Naval Station, a fictional island military installation inspired by real U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps bases. You will prepare several documents and deliverables exploring the resiliency of the base and responding to a selected emergency.

Click on the infographic below or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.

Click the picture below for more information.

You will be able to see students schedules after July 29th in ParentVue & StudentVue

• Can view through the apps in App Store // Google Play Store (Or use the Button Below for Browser Version)

Note: Families in need can complete the Fee Waiver request form and submit it via email or in person to Ryan San Diego at RSanDiego@aguafria.org

Why Mastery Learning?

Our district is committed to not only focusing on academic knowledge but also equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in college and the workforce. By helping students master skills, our high schools ensure that graduates are better prepared for the demands and expectations of the professional world. Along with key academic coursework, mastering skills in high school can have a long-lasting impact on students' careers.

If you have any medical updates please complete the enclosed form and send it directly to the school nurse directly – Michelle Fernandez, mfernandez1@aguafria.org

Please see the Button below to access the form.

• If your students needs medication during the school day it MUST be reported to the nurses office at mfernandez1@aguafria.org, and medical form must be completed.

RETURNING 10th/11th/12th GRADERS

• Please update any necessary contact-info/address/power of attorney, etc... if necessary, as soon as possible, using the following link, or email rzavala@aguafria.org
• Families can access their schedules in STUDENTVUE/PARENTVUE but NOT UNTIL July 29th.
  

NEW STUDENTS - ANY GRADE

• Can register online using this link, or the button below!
• The registration process will prompt you to create a ParentVUE account, with which you can view your students schedule beginning July 29th.

Questions or concerns with this process, please contact Data Specialist, Renee Zavala at rzavala@aguafria.org

Please review the following documents and acknowledge using the button below to complete the form!

• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
• Technology Usage Agreement

👇 Please Complete the Form Below by Clicking on the Button 👇

Welcome to the start of the 2024-25 school year! The Counselors are excited for the year to begin and to serve our Viper families.

Upon our return from summer break, the Counselors will be correcting schedule errors such as, missing class periods, missing required academic courses, having duplicate courses, and balancing class sizes.

Schedules will be available July 29th via ParentVue & StudentVue. Please note that changes to your schedule may occur, between the 29th and the start of school.

On August 1st, a Change of Course Request (fillable digitally after downloading PDF) is now available. Once completed, please print and turn it into the counseling center. Alternatively, email it to GMaier@aguafria.org. The form is also available via paper copy in the counseling center, and can be picked up and returned by your student(s). All requests will be reviewed before any changes are made, and students will receive notification of a decision via email. Submission of the form does not guarantee a schedule change as there are many factors to consider before making any changes. The deadline to submit the form to the counseling center will be Monday, August 12th.

COUNSELING TEAM

Mrs. Palmgren, hpalmgren@aguafria.org

Mrs. Enders, cenders@aguafria.org

Mrs. Hink, shink@aguafria.org

Mr. Pratt, spratt@aguafria.org

Mrs. Schepker, vschepker@aguafria.org

Wishing you all a great finish to your summer break and a wonderful start to your school year! Look forward to future communications regularly from the Counseling Center!

Please review the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for more information.

Districtwide, we want to showcase our students, teachers, and programs during the school year. During the school year, there may be times when your student is photographed and/or their image is posted on social media. Please complete the link below if you do not want your student’s image to be shared. By completing this form, you are opting out of having any photos of your student(s) being displayed on our school or district websites.

Media Opt out form

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