Welcome Back

Welcome back! I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Sabino High School learning community for the 2024-2025 school year. I hope the summer break brought relaxation and revitalization to all of you. I can undoubtedly say that I am recharged and ready for a wonderful year. Please know that I welcome all feedback and I am eager to work collaboratively with so many wonderful individuals. We are a team, we will succeed together, fail together, and thrive together with the involvement of all community members.

I am confident that our skilled and devoted faculty and staff are well prepared to help all students be successful at Sabino High School. Our vision is “Educating to Excel” and I can assure you that our community will work together to ensure that Sabino is a place where everybody belongs and succeeds.

Our community has a strong commitment to excellence inside and outside of the classroom. We are looking forward to our academic, athletic, activities, and fine/performing art performances. Every year our students continue to make us proud!

We are proud to introduce some new members of our team who share a passion for educating and supporting our students:

Meghan Brady-Math Teacher

Jon Jolls-Athletic Coordinator

TBD-Stem Teacher

Joseph Jackson- Econ/Gov Teacher

TBD-Math

Rochelle Reid-Monitor

Marvin Beckwith-Head Boys Basketball

Leon Corbett-Head Boys Cross Country

Lonnie Beane-Head Girls Volleyball

Larry Stephenson-Head Baseball

Frank Naughton-Head Boys Swim

Alex Karaman-Head Girls Soccer

Holland Trainer-Head Spirit line

TBD - Pom Line Coach

Lance Markowski-Head Boys Tennis

July 23rd-July 26th:

Schedule Pick-up

Wednesday, July 31st:

New student orientation 9-11am.

Thursday, August 1st:

First day of school.

Wednesday, August 7th:

Open House for parents/families 5:30 pm.

Thursday, August 15th:

CATS WIN meeting for all current and potential student athletes 5:30 pm.

Tucson Unified School District utilizes a comprehensive Student Information System, Synergy. Synergy has provided easy to use apps called ParentVue and StudentVue so that parents and students have the ability to check attendance or create absence, check grades, view messages from teachers and send emails, directly from a smartphone or tablet. Using Google Store or iTunes, you can download Synergy’s ParentVUE or StudentVUE app and the app will guide you through the set up process.

For more information, contact the Sabino Attendance Office (584-7702) or Administration Office (584-7703).

Schedule pick-up will take place on July 23rd-26th in the cafeteria.

July 23rd: Juniors from 8:00am-1:00pm.

July 24th: Sophomores from 8:00am-1:00pm.

July 25th: Freshmen from 8:00am-1:00pm.

July 26th: Seniors from 8:00am-12:00pm

July 26th: Make Ups (if you missed) from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Parents:

Ensure the following documents are downloaded into your ParentVue:

• Student Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residency
• Parent ID
• Student Immunization Records

Students:

• Download the StudentVue App (your schedule will be delivered to you through your StudentVue).

Pay for Sports or Fine Arts fees, Yearbook, and Athletic Passes by clicking the button below. This will save you time, don't wait in line! Be sure to bring your receipt with you to your scheduled day.

Every student on campus will be issued a laptop during Sabercat Welcome Week that will be used during the school day. Students are allowed to bring these laptops home and will be expected to bring them to school every day, charged and ready to use.

Students will be taking their photos for the school yearbook and their student ID during Sabercat Welcome Week. (Seniors will instead have information provided regarding senior photos, but will still be required to take their photo for student ID).

We are excited to welcome our freshmen and new students to Sabino! We are confident you will be successful here at Sabino and continue this great legacy of students and alumni. Orientation for Freshmen and new students will be July 31st from 9am-11am, we will start in the auditorium. There will be plenty of staff to help students find their first classes, locker, bathrooms, cafeteria and other various locations on campus they would like to get familiar with before the first day. There will also be time for questions in order to help each student feel most comfortable leading into their first day as a Sabercat.

Below are some links to save this year for Graduation, Senior Photos, Announcements, and more!

Silhouette Photography has been Sabino's go-to for Senior Photos for many years, and they have produced beautiful portraits for our Seniors that you and your families will be sure to treasure.

National Graduation Products provides our Seniors with their signature purple cap and gown, tassle, gold sash, sabercat medal, graduation announcements, class rings, and lots of other exciting swag!

We will follow our Thursday bell schedule which includes conference period from 8:00-8:55 am. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:30 am and first period starts at 9:00 am. School bus transportation always picks up and drops off at the same time even when conference period is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be adults around campus helping students get to their classes.

Students will attend their classes as scheduled as we will not be doing schedule changes on the first day of school. Students will use there StudentVue for their most recent schedule. If a student needs a printed copy, please stop by the front office. We also do not change schedules for teacher preference. If a change is needed students need to schedule an appointment with their counselor.

Clink on the pictures below for a copy of the bell schedules outlined for the entire school year.

Reporting your students absences just got easier! All you have to do is log into your ParentVue app or the ParentVue website and follow a few simple steps. You don't even have to call the school! Click the button below to view our easy step-by-step guide for reporting absences.

TUSD

1010 E 10th Street

Tucson, Arizona 85719

Dear Parents and Students:

The Governing Board of the Tucson Unified School District has adopted a Student

Attendance Policy that supports the District’s strategic goal on Student Achievement. That goal states that each student will achieve one year’s growth and be at grade level at the end of each school year. TUSD board members and employees believe students must attend school regularly to achieve that goal.

The new Student Attendance Policy will be fully implemented this fall at all TUSD schools.

The policy requires:

• Regular daily attendance, classroom participation and study.

• Each student’s interaction and participation in instructional activity.

• Parents to notify the school prior to absence.

• If a student is absent (excused or unexcused) from a class, he/she must

Complete make-up work and submit it within a reasonable time for credit. (1 for1

i.e. 1 day absence, 1 day for make-up)

• That a student who is absent from school during the day will not be allowed to

participate in any extracurricular event that day.

TUSD will hold parents responsible for ensuring their child(ren) between the ages of 6 and 16 regularly attend school. Parents of child(ren) who do not attend school regularly are violating Arizona State Statute (A.R.S. §15-802(E)).

TUSD is responsible for:

• Taking attendance, in elementary both morning and afternoon, and at middle and high school in each class.

• Notifying parents when their child(ren) are not at school.

• Notifying parents when their child(ren) are failing a class.

• Teachers providing all students who are absent (excused and unexcused) from

each class with make-up work.

*Students can lose credit for the semester class at the 10th unexcused absence and at the 6th absence for a quarter class. The student should continue to attend the class and turn in work to improve his/her chances of having credit reinstated if an appeal is granted.

To learn more about this policy and regulation:

• Go to TUSD website - Quick links (policies, regulations and

guidelines); Section J, Students; Policy # JE – Student Attendance.

• Ask for a copy at your school office.

We look forward to an exciting new year.

Tucson Unified School District has conducted an expansive revision of our Student Code of Conduct which we will be following for the upcoming school year. Please click the button below for a link to TUSD's Code of Conduct web page. The Code of Conduct is a document that outlines student rights and responsible and provides a guide for student discipline and accountability.

We hope you are enjoying your summer break. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to reach out to you in an attempt to effectively implement our new cell phone policy. Studies have shown a strong link between cell phone use, social media, decreased student achievement, and increased student discipline incidents. Additionally, there is evidence of increased mental health challenges among students related to smartphones and social media.

In response, schools nationwide have begun implementing policies to restrict cell phone use during class time. These policies have resulted in higher student achievement, reduced discipline incidents, and increased student engagement. They have also fostered more educationally focused conversations at home.

For the 2024-2025 school year, Sabino High School will implement the following cell phone policy:

• When students enter the classroom, they will lock their cell phones in their assigned lockers at the beginning of each class period. Students will hold onto their locker keys during the class period but will not take the keys from class to class.
• At the end of each class period, students will retrieve their cell phones and leave the keys in their lockers before proceeding to the next period.
• Students will have access to their phones during conference periods, passing periods, and lunch. Refusal to abide by this policy will result in progressive discipline.

Exceptions will be made for documented medical needs. If your student has a documented medical need, please contact Sabino Administration.

To support this new policy, every student will need to check out a school-issued laptop for use in the classroom for educational purposes.

We look forward to your support and partnership as we strive to position our students for success and help them reach their maximum potential. Our goal is to make their time at Sabino enjoyable, memorable, and productive, in line with our vision of Educating to Excel.

All individuals, including parents, planning to access any part of the campus during the school day must present a Photo I.D. at the school’s south entrance and sign in at the Attendance Office in the Administration Building. Visitors are issued a badge (or sticker) to be worn during their stay. Visitors are not permitted on campus during lunch. Only parents are allowed to bring their student lunch. Students are never allowed to leave campus during the school day with other students.

Sabino High School is a closed campus. Students leaving campus without permission will face progressive disciplinary action. Students are to remain on campus during the lunch period. Students may leave campus when their schedule of classes is completed. Students who have early dismissal may not stay on campus and may only return after the school day is over.

Food deliveries to students can only be made by the student's parent or guardian and must be checked in to the Attendance Office. Door Dash, UberEats, Post Mates, or any other food delivery service is strictly prohibited and will be turned away at the gate even if it has been pre-paid. This is to ensure the safety of all students and staff on campus.

Occasionally, important information is communicated to our families via phone calls. If Sabino's number is blocked you may not receive Parent Links, teacher calls, emergency calls, or attendance calls from Sabino.

Our goal at Sabino High School is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and orderly campus. Fighting will result in a suspension for those students involved. Other disrespectful behavior, such as the use of profanity to staff members or threats to other students, will result in a suspension. TUSD Code of Conduct can be found on the Sabino or TUSD website under district links.

To ensure the safety of our students, we will periodically practice Sabino High School’s Emergency Plan that involves two different procedures: A “lock down” plan and an “evacuation” plan.

Refer to the TUSD Code of Conduct. Once within campus gates and upon entering classrooms, students dressed inappropriately will be asked to change their clothing. Students in violation of the dress code may face disciplinary action. Parents may be required to bring a change of clothes to school in some instances.

Lockers will be made available for student use. It is strongly recommended that costly items such as clothing, money or jewelry NOT be brought to school. Sabino and TUSD are not responsible for items removed or stolen from lockers or otherwise left unsecured. Students are to be responsible for managing their own possessions.

The counselors, department chairs, and administrators are available to facilitate the solving of problems between students and teachers. The process for problem solving is as follows:

1. The parent and student meet with the teacher, discuss the problem and design a plan to solve the problem.

2. If the plan is not successful, the counselor, the teacher, the parent and the student will meet to discuss why the plan did not work and to formulate an alternative approach.

3. If steps 1 and 2 are unsuccessful in resolving the problem, an administrator is contacted who reviews the progress of the student and will make a decision about future steps to be taken.

Starting this Fall, Canvas will be the primary digital platform for general classroom instruction for TUSD. It will be through Canvas that all assignments, daily work, and grades can be monitored along with the ability to contact your student's teachers.

Counseling services at Sabino High School are designed to assist each student to acquire and demonstrate specific educational, career, and personal/social competencies. Counselors help students investigate careers and select goals related to the student’s personal needs and interests. Courses of study are planned to assist each student to attain career goals. Counselors also assist students with personal problem resolutions. The Sabino Counseling Office has information about clinical counseling services available in the community for families in crisis or who are facing issues of substance abuse, communication breakdown or other problems specific to adolescents.

Kristine Mateos -- Last names beginning with A - K

Photini Deshaies -- Last names beginning with H - N

Renee Ibarra -- Last names beginning with O - Z

Dr. Alexander Karaman -- College and Career Readiness Counselor

Student Parking is available to our students that have a valid driver's license along with a registered and insured vehicle. Students must provide documentation of this before purchasing their parking permit. Once purchased, permits can be picked up in the Athletics Office.

Parking Permit: $6.00 per school year

Student parking is located in the Southernmost lot under the solar panels.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has informed us that there will be NO PARKING on the dirt area between Bowes Road and the school fence. There will be NO PARKING on the service road to the east of our campus between Sabino’s east fence and the Arizona National’s Golf Course. After 2:30 p.m., the north service gate leading to the back of the school will be locked.

There is NO PARKING in the “F” Lot (or anywhere in back of the school). Parking is a privilege which will be revoked for failure to demonstrate appropriate driving behavior, courtesy, and compliance with administrative expectations.

Additionally, there is to be NO PARKING in the LDS Church parking lot or the surrounding neighborhood. The LDS Church gates are locked at 8:00 am and are not responsible for vehicles left in the lot. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department WILL cite violators.

Student pick up and drop off is in the parking lot north of the school. The gate to the parking lot will close at the start of 1st period and reopened at 3:00pm. Please do not use the bus bay for pick up, drop off or parking.

Students who ride the school bus need to have their School IDs as they will scan them to get on the bus, ID's will be issued during schedule pick up.

For information on yellow school bus transportation for your student please contact

520-225-4800 or click the yellow school bus photo below.

You can also contact our Office Manager for further information, 520-584-7703.

For more information on the Express Shuttle please click on the link below.

Students must have their Sabino Student ID or StudentVue to scan for their breakfast and lunch. All students receive free lunch and breakfast.

Breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 8:00 am Monday-Friday.

Lunch is served:

12:20 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. Mondays and Fridays

12:40 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Wednesdays

Funds can be added to your students account if they wish to purchase additional a la carte snacks and drinks. Click here to add funds to your student's account.

You may view the breakfast and lunch menus by clicking here. Menu may be subject to change.

We have a digital PBIS system in which students can earn points for positive behaviors with which they can redeem their points for various items from our PBIS store. These items include things such as a 50" TV, stickers, snacks, bluetooth earbuds, remote control cars, virtual reality, Nintendo Switch, water bottles, etc.

We have a wide variety of Fine and Performing Arts programs for students to be involved. Our programs our highly involved in our campus life and our community. Participating in these programs can greatly improve your experience as a Sabercat and leave a lasting impact one your time here at Sabino. We are proud of the many performances and projects our students have done on our campus, in our community and with our feeder primary schools. Take the time to get involved in programs such as:

Improv Club

Orchestra

Choir

Technical Theatre

Theatre

Film analysis

Art

AP Music Theory

Guitar

Band

Percussion

Color Guard

Tired of waiting in the ticket line at games? Don't like carrying cash around? Do you wish you could directly support Sabino Athletics when you attend sporting events while also saving money?

PURCHASE AN ATHLETIC PASS!

Individual Student Athletic Passes: $30.00

2, 3, and 4 person Family Passes available for $30 per person

Passes will be delivered before the first football game of the season.

All student athletes must be cleared through the athletics office and ATS before being allowed to participate in their sport. Please contact the athletics office at 520-584-7707.

Click here to download the packet and ATS instructions. You may fill it out and email the form to Roberta Carrillo or you may bring it directly to the Activities Office. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Bert Carrillo at 520-584-7707. LETS GO SABERCATS!

A special shout out to our football team that won the 2023 State Championship! We are so proud of you!

All students participating in Arizona Interscholastic Activities (A.I.A.) must have on file the following:

• Physical Exam -- dated after March 1st, 2024
• Parent Permission -- warning/insurance disclaimer
• Birth Certificate (the original must be presented to the Activities Office)
• Emergency Contact Information
• $65.00 "Paid" receipt for participation fee payable at the Finance Office. (This is a tax-credit donation; thus, it is non-refundable.)
• Academic Eligibility (See Academic Eligibility Requirements)
• Brainbook Certification (new student Athletes)
• CATS WIN Pledge Sheet signed by student and Parent

Clearance must be done one week before practice starts. Packets are available online, or you may click the "Athletic Packet" button above.

Packets received after Wednesday, July17th, 2024 will require a 48-hour turn around time for clearance.

Cat Activities Together Succeed - We Intervene Now

Each school year, Sabino's staff requests that students and their parents that are involved in interscholastic activities, help fight a very large problem--substance abuse. Together we can send a message to our community that Sabino students do not use drugs. To become a part of Sabino's activity program, all students and parents will be asked to sign a pledge card that states:

I PLEDGE TO REFRAIN FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO, AND WILL ABIDE BY ALL TRAINING RULES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES AT SABINO HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. I HAVE READ THE CATS WIN POLICY AND UNDERSTAND THAT A VIOLATION ON MY BEHALF MAY JEOPARDIZE PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES. I UNDERSTAND PLEDGE CARD VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.

There will be a mandatory meeting for ALL students involved in interscholastic activities and their parents to discuss the CATS WIN Program on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 5:30 pm. in the school auditorium. Parents unable to attend the mandatory meeting should contact the head coach or sponsor.

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES UNTIL THE PLEDGE CARD IS SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND PARENT.

Interested in sponsoring a team or tournament by purchasing a banner? Please contact Mario Gastellum (Assistant Principal) in the Activities Office at 520-584-7707.

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Nestled in North Pima County along the majestic Santa Catalina mountains, Sabino High school is dedicated to fostering a sense of family and community engagement. We firmly believe in the value of these connections and strive to create an inclusive culture that welcomes all students and families. With a student population consisting of 65% open enrollment and 65% participation in sports or activities, our diverse community thrives with an invigorating energy that sets us apart.

Sabino High school is proud to hold an A rating from the Department of Education, a clear recognition of our relentless pursuit of excellence in education. At Sabino High School we offer a comprehensive range of educational opportunities. This includes a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Career and Technical Education programs and Dual Enrollment options. Our 21 AP classes cover various subjects such as World History, US History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, among others. The Career and Technical Education department provides courses in Biotechnology, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, Computer Science and Sports Medicine. Additionally, we offer Dual Enrollment opportunities in subjects like MAS 165, WRT 101, WRT 102 and MAT 151.

Beyond our academic excellence, Sabino High School boasts outstanding athletics and extracurricular programs, attracting students who seek a well-rounded experience. With over 30 clubs to choose from including Improv and National Honors Society, as well as a wide range of highly competitive sports teams, there's something for every student's passion.

As a proud cornerstone of the Tucson Unified School District, Sabino High School remains committed to being a trademark within the Tucson community. Join us in embracing the spirit of Sabercat Pride with our motto, “Love Purple, Live Gold!”

Learn more about us by clicking here.

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Location: 5000 North Bowes Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (520) 584-7700
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Want to get involved? We have a wonderful PTSA and we are always looking for mew members to help support the Sabino learning community. If you are interested in joining or finding ways you can get involved, please contact Sabino PTA by email

You can also visit the Sabino PTSA member hub to receive more information and visit the Sabino PTSA Spirit Wear store to purchase items by clicking the button below.

Have you taken advantage of the 2024 $400 tax credit for joint tax returns ($200 for single tax returns) given to Arizona taxpayers who make contributions to public schools? Please consider making a contribution today. Any Arizona taxpayer can take advantage of the tax credit. Sabino gladly accepts contributions from parents, siblings, grandparents, and community members.

To make your contribution in support of clubs and activities at Sabino High School, please click the button below to fill out a form!

Principal -- Kevin Amidan 520-584-7704

Assistant Principal -- Teresa Calvo 520-584-7706

Assistant Principal -- Mario Gastellum 520-584-7707

Athletic Office 520-584-7707

Attendance 520-584-7702

Finance Office 520-584-7808

Cafeteria 520-584-7723

Office Manager 520-584-7703

Library 520-584-7917

Health Office 520-584-7817

Registrar 520-584-7715

Exceptional Education 520-584-7810

Transportation 520-225-4800

TUSD District Office 520-225-6000

Q: When is the 1st day of School?

A: August 1, 2024

Q: What are school start and end times

A: Mondays and Fridays class starts at 8:00 am and dismissal is at 3:15 pm.

B: Tuesdays and Thursday due to conference period class starts at 9:00 am and dismissal is at 3:15 pm.

C: Wednesdays class starts at 8:00 am and dismissal is at 2:10 pm due to teacher professional development.

Q: What is conference period?

A: Conference period is not mandatory; however, it is highly encouraged and when used effectively can be instrumental in student success. This time is blocked off on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour from 8am-8:55am during this time students can go to any teacher and receive support academically. School transportation will drop off at the same times as Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Q: Where can I get my schedule?

A: Log into StudentVue during the first week of school and your schedule will be available. If you need a printed copy, you can get one from the front office or your counselor.

Q: How do I as a parent track my students daily progress academically and attendance?

A: All parents have a ParentVue login and password also parents will have access to student progress through Canvas, our learning portal, the Canvas information will be provided by your student's teachers. If you do not have a ParentVue login and password please contact our attendance office at 520-584-7702.

Q: Do all families have to do online registration every year and how do I do this for my student?

A: Yes, each and every student must do the online registration each and every year this is done through the ParentVue portal. If you need your ParentVue login and password, please contact the attendance office at 520-584-7702.

Q: What kind of technology will my child have access to?

A: All students will be issued a laptop which they can take home with them. Students will be required to have a school issued laptop during the school day for their classes. Students will not be permitted to use their cell phones.

Q: I didn't see my question here, who do I ask?

A: You are always welcome to call our office at (520) 584-7703. You are also always welcome to reach out to our school Office Manager, Corri Cook, via email and she will get back to you as soon as possible.