Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet Focus Newsletter (February 2024)
National Board Certification
Congratulations to Ms. Anna Abbott, and Mrs. Arwen Newman for their outstanding achievement in renewing or maintaining their National Board Certification! Your commitment to excellence in teaching, continuous professional growth, and the pursuit of higher standards is truly commendable. We are so lucky to have you!
Titans visit NAU Campus!
Check out some of our Titan AVID students and Titan Seniors who got to visit Northern Arizona University! They were fortunate enough to catch a beautiful snow storm while visiting the campus! Don't hesitate to contact our amazing College and Career Counselor, Mrs. Vazquez, if you have questions about your post-graduation goals. andrea.vazquezmata@tusd1.org
If you have questions about our AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes, please reach out to our counselors, or our wonderful AVID teacher, Mr. Pizano at: jorge.pizano@tusd1.org
Registration for 2024-2025 is OPEN
Yearly registration ensures that your students are placed in their school of choice, and that your school has the most up-to-date information about your students for their continued safety and success in school. Register for 2024-2025 school year ASAP and choose the option that best matches your needs.
If you are currently in 8th grade and would like a tour of Palo Verde High Magnet School, please contact our Magnet Coordinator, Jennifer Maynard.
Calendar of Events
February 6th - Sophomore Course Selection
February 7th - Freshmen Course Selection
February 8th - Junior Course Selection
February 8th - Teacher Parent/Guardian Conferences (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
February 12th - U of A Next Steps Workshop
February 12th-16th - StuCo Spirit Week
- Monday - Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
- Dress to Impress
- Couples Day
- Dress to Your Type
- Red and Pink Day
February 13th - Pima Community College Placement exams (8:40 a.m.) - Seniors only
February 13th - FAFSA Workshop (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
February 14th - Grand Canyon University Application Workshop - Seniors only
February 22nd and 23 - Rodeo Vacation (no school)
March 4th - U of A Paying for College Workshop
Bell Schedule - February 9th
Take note of our modified Bell Schedule for our Spring Early Release Day on Friday, February 9th, 2024.
FAFSA Night
FAFSA Night is the perfect opportunity to get help navigating the FAFSA process. During our next FAFSA Night on February 13th (5:00-7:00 p.m.), we will be helping students/parents create their FSA IDs and also start on the FAFSA application. Students cannot complete their FAFSA application without their parents/guardians being present. Both students and parents need to attend in order to complete the application. For questions, please email Mrs. Vazquez: andrea.vazquezmata@tusd1.org
Thank you, hope to see you there!
National Counseling Week (February 5th-9th)
Celebrating National School Counseling Week with heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional counselors, Mrs. Ana Kroh, and Mrs. Marissa Owens! Your unwavering passion, dedicated efforts, and impactful advocacy make a profound difference. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to our students' well-being and success. Palo Verde is also extremely lucky to have Mrs. Andrea Vazquez, our College and Career Counselor, who has been instrumental in helping our students achieve their post-graduation goals. We thank you all!
Athletic Information
If you are looking for some new Titan gear, the Track & Field team is running a fundraiser that has a lot of cool items. Follow the link to our Titan store and get yourself some new PV swag!
Baseball: james.mentz@tusd1.org
Softball: vargas.marie99@yahoo.com
Track and Field: timothy.riley2@tusd1.org
Tennis: miguel.urcadez@tusd1.org
Boys Volleyball: shannonhuetter@gmail.com
eSports: dan.ireland@tusd1.org
Girls Flag Football: denise.tucker@tusd1.org
Spring Testing Schedule
February 13 - Seniors take the Accuplacer
February 20-21 - ELD students take the AZELLA
March 5 - Grades 9, 10, 11 take the Q3 Benchmark. We will use Bell Schedule 11 (see below)
March 25 - Juniors take the AzSci test. Everyone else has a normal day
March 28 - Some underclassmen take the Accuplacer to be able to take Concurrent classes next year
April 8 - Juniors go to Auditorium at 9:40 for testing assembly
April 9 - Freshmen begin the Aspire
April 11 - Juniors take the ACT
Tax Credit Options
Titans Go Far! PBIS
At Palo Verde High Magnet School, Titans GO FAR! We are FOCUSED, ACCOUNTABLE, and RESPECTFUL! During the year, you may be caught practicing one of these important behaviors and will earn points to shop in our PBIS Store. Mr. Riley has been working to restock our PBIS store. Our Titans are learning that following the PBIS Expectations will reward them! The digital PBIS reward points system allows students to use their points to purchase items in the PBIS student store. This program will continue to help build community and promote positive behaviors on our campus. Behaviors like these will follow our students and allow them to succeed in the world. Please review the Go Far Matrix below so you fully understand what our expectations are for the year.
Reminders
Our Titans are doing a great job as we are now in the third quarter of the school year. Overall, rules and procedures are being followed and we are proud of you! Here are some reminders:
LUNCH TIME
Students are not allowed in the buildings during lunchtime. Please remain in the courtyard area or the cafeteria. In addition, no food is allowed to be delivered to campus during school hours. We are a CLOSED campus, so you are not allowed to leave during lunch.
CAMPUS
Students, please help us keep our campus clean by throwing your trash in the garbage cans after you eat your breakfast and lunch. Thank you.
ATTENDANCE
As a reminder, attendance is super important in order to earn good grades, so keep going to your classes, and communicate with your teacher(s) if you have to be absent.
TARDIES
We have a 5-minute passing period between each class. You will hear a short bell ringing when there is one minute remaining in passing period. It is our expectation that you arrive to each class on time. The one-minute warning bell serves as a notice to you that you should be almost to your next class, please do not wait till the tardy bell to go to class!
Athletic Pass Information
Get your home fall season athletic passes today in the Finance Office. The revenue generated from the sale of these passes support Palo Verde athletics 100% instead of being split with the district. An added bonus is, it saves you money over the course of the fall season. Attending all our home football games varsity and frosh normally would cost $50, and with volleyball it’s $55.
Season passes only cost:
$30 for a single person
$60 for two people
$90 for a family of three
$120 for a family of four
Purchases can be made in the Finance Office at the front of the school, or contact Veronica Verdugo for more information.
TUSD's 2023-2024 Code of Conduct
What is the Code of Conduct? The Code of Conduct is a guide that outlines expectations, rights and responsibilities of students and staff. The entire Code can be found on the TUSD Code of Conduct website. We encourage you to review the Updated Code of Conduct, especially the sections pertaining to tardies, tobacco/vaping, and disrespect. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the new Code of Conduct!
Communication - Key PV Titans' Contact Information
Business/Finance Office Information
Textbooks/Athletic Fees
Business Office Hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ways to Stay Informed
COMMUNICATION
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Location: 1302 South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Phone: 520-584-7400
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