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The Puma PawPrint
The Official Perry High School Newsletter-Summer of 2022
Welcome to the Puma PawPrint, Summer Edition. This edition includes contact information, upcoming events, summer schedules, and more!
A Message From Our Principal, Mrs. Patterson
Perry Puma Families,
I hope you are all enjoying a well-deserved summer break. We are getting ready for our first day of school on Wednesday, July 20th, and anticipate over 2900 students on the first day of school.
Please take the time to read this entire summer newsletter because it contains essential information for all students and parents.
If you have any questions, please call 480-224-2808 or e-mail me at patterson.heather@cusd80.com.
Have a great summer break, and we look forward to the 2022-23 school year!
Heather Patterson
Principal
Perry High School
@perrypumas07
Our Administrative Team
Important Summer Information
Summer Hours
- Monday, May 31st- Perry Office Closed
- Beginning Tuesday, June 1st- June 23rd: Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 7 AM- 4 PM.
- Perry Office Closed - June 27th- July 4th
- Perry Office reopens for regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5th.
- When our office is closed, please contact the District Office for emergencies at 480-812-7000. The District Office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Puma Counseling Department
Meet Our Counselors!
Virtual PUMA DAYS
Schedules
Schedules for the 2022-2023 school year will be available for viewing starting on July 13 in Infinite Campus. If you cannot access your schedule, email your counselor who will send a copy to you. If you do not have the technology to view your schedule or email your counselor, one will be printed for you at the front office for pick-up. All schedule change requests need to be submitted to your counselor by accessing the link that will be sent out through messenger in infinite campus on your scheduled day. Schedule changes will be done for the following reasons, for the specified class, on the days below:
- A failure in a core course that necessitates repeating
- A course on your schedule that was taken during summer school
- A graduation requirement is missing from your schedule
- A schedule that is incomplete (i.e., less than six classes, 4 for Seniors)
- No schedule in system
Counselors will be focusing on the following grade levels on these days:
Wednesday, July 13 SENIORS
Thursday, July 14 JUNIORS
Friday, July 15 SOPHOMORES
Monday, July 16 FRESHMEN
*Counselors will be available in person for new students to Perry High School (grades 10-12) and Freshmen without schedules only.
**Please note that your schedule could change (class period/teacher) up into the first day of school based on staffing changes.
You will be notified by email when the change has been completed or if it has been denied. Counselors will only see appointments in person for new students enrolled at Perry High School that need a schedule or for students that have no schedule in Infinite Campus.
FEE PAYMENT
All class fees are paid through the Infinite Campus parent portal.
- Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and press MORE
- Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
- Click on your students’ name
- You will see all outstanding fines and fees, add them to your cart and check out:
To pay for all optional items such as activity passes, parking, PE uniforms, etc.
- Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and press more
- Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
- Click on your students name
- Click on "Items at students’ school"
- Scroll through the tabs at the top of the screen, add the item to your cart and check out
Detailed Instructions for paying fees are below.
Student Activity Pass
TRANSPORTATION
Parking Pass Pick Up!
Information about parking passes can be found on our website at https://www.cusd80.com/phs.
Information will also be emailed through Infinite campus to all incoming Juniors and Seniors.
You can pick up your parking passes in room C-105 on the following days and times:
Bring proof of payment and a valid ID
Thursday, July 14th - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Friday, July 15th - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Monday, July 18th - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Tuesday, July 19th - 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
*Spaces are distributed randomly throughout all 4 days so come at your leisure.
We are Going One-to-One!
The Puma's are Getting Chromebooks!
Students at Perry School will be involved in a 1:1 technology initiative, which gives the students the opportunity to use district-issued Chromebooks. The individual use of digital devices is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential to prepare them for their educational and career future becoming digitally responsible citizens. Teaching and learning through the integration of digital devices can not only increase student engagement and ownership of learning but will also allow for effective transformation of curriculum that can take place anywhere and at any time.
More information and details are forthcoming!
Puma Bell Schedule-Welcome Back!
From Our Bookstore
Tax Credit and Extracurricular Activity Fee Schedule Information
Attention 22-23 Juniors and Seniors! Reserve your Parking Spot today!
The parking application is an online application.
Please apply online through the Perry High School Website. You must have a Google email to apply for parking. You can use either your student GSE account or any other Gmail address to apply.
Below is the link to the application:
Career Center Corner
Welcome to the Career Center
Career Center
My name is Jocelyn Whiteneck, I am the College and Career Center Specialist here at Perry High. I am here to help guide you through the college admissions process, find scholarships, etc.
Here are some helpful tips for the start of the school year!
All grades:
Join the Career Center Classroom! This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on new scholarships, admission deadlines, job opportunities, etc. This is the code for the 2022-2023 school year: seq24nf
Seniors
- Applications for schools are starting to open in JULY! Make sure to start applying as soon as possible!
- Be attending college visits, college fairs, and field trips hosted by the Career Center throughout the year. Those updates will be posted on the google classroom page!
- Mark your calendars for OCTOBER 1ST! This is when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens! This is the application that will give you access to grants, loans, and other aid. The sooner you fill it out the better your chances are of getting aid!
- Start the scholarship search now! Deadlines vary throughout the year. Apply to as many as you can! Start searching for scholarships and writing down when those deadlines are. This is a database of scholarships: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QoX2_OP7PTxGv8iTxV6lZtbUamOBSglrJs1g9ICZLUQ/edit?usp=sharing
Juniors
- Start researching schools and majors. Make sure to attend college visits on campus to get a better idea of what school might be a good fit for you. If you are able, try to tour colleges you're interested in! This website is an awesome resource for exploring colleges and majors: https://www.collegeraptor.com/
- Be familiar with college admission requirements. Do they require a test score, essay, letter of recommendations? And what classes they require. Some out of state schools require certain classes that in states don't require. Include admission requirements in your college search.
- Be attending college visits, college fairs, and field trips hosted by the Career Center throughout the year. Those updates will be posted on the google classroom page!
- Be prepping for the ACT! All juniors take the ACT on campus during the Spring! Practice ACT booklets are located in the Career Center, or you can access free online practice tests here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
Sophomores
- Work hard and get good grades! Your grades will be key to earning scholarships, so do your best!
- Consider enrolling in the ACE program. The ACE program is an early college two-year scholarship preparation program designed to help first-generation, underrepresented, financially disadvantaged college-bound students succeed. Through the program you can earn up to 24 college credits! Applications open in September. For mor information visit this website: https://www.cgc.edu/admissions/high-school-students/achieving-college-education-ace
Freshmen
- Welcome to high school! While college may seem like a far away decision, you can start doing things now to help yourself later! Study hard, get good grades, joing clubs, and start volunteering!
- Enroll in the IMPACT Scholarship program. If you get 100 hrs of community service by your senior year, with 98% attendance after all four years, you will be eligible to apply for the Impact scholarship. Last year our of 33 Perry students who applied, 13 received the scholarship. Learn more and find instruction to enroll here: https://www.chandleredfoundation.org/what-we-do/invest-in-students/impact-program.html
Perry's COLLEGE WEEK!
College Week will be October 31st-November 4th! College week is a week devoted to helping you learn and explore different colleges! In addition, we will be hosting a spirit week, more college visits, lunchtime activities, door decorating, and more! More information to come, so stay tuned!
Summer Assignments
Do I have any summer homework to complete?
- AP Language-AP Lang and Compostion
- AP Literature -AP Lit and Composition
Although there is no summer reading for Honors 9 and Honors 10, we do hope students read something they enjoy!
Honor's Geometry (attachment below).
ARE YOU TAKING CULINARY IN 2022-2023?
YOU WILL NEED YOUR FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE
The culinary kitchens at Perry High School are inspected by the county health inspector to assure that all food safety and sanitation practices are being followed.
For this reason, it is important that each and every culinary student has a food handler's certificate.
Students will be required to take the food safety class and exam online at home and on their own. The cost is $10.00 and and the website can be accessed using the following website
https://www.statefoodsafety.com
The class deadline is August 26, 2022, so get ahead of schedule and get your certificate prior to school starting!
Graduation- Class of 2023
Senior Pictures 2023
The Perry Concolor Yearbook’s deadline for senior pictures is September 16, 2022.
In order to meet this deadline, we have partnered with Lou Coopey’s All Pro Photography in Mesa, AZ, to take your yearbook photos.
There are TWO OPTIONS for portraits: one is free, the other is $40.00. Please completely read this letter for details, then choose the option that works best for you.
OPTION 1 ($40.00 deposit, $50.00 credit to account)
Schedule an appointment with Lou Coopey’s All Pro to have your Senior Portrait taken at their Mesa studio located at 202 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213 before September 16, 2022.
Key Information about Option 1:
● NOW is the time to schedule an appointment for May - August. Time slots fill quickly towards the
end of summer—do not wait!
● A $40 deposit will be collected at the time of scheduling.
● This deposit, along with a $10 credit ($50.00 total), will be applied to each account to purchase
portraits and services offered by Lou Coopey’s All Pro.
● Return your proof book within 30 days and receive a refund of your $40.00 deposit.
● After 30 days, the $10 complimentary credit will expire.
● The $40 remains on account and can be used for any senior portrait purchase.
● Click here to book your appointment, or go to www.loucoopey.com and click
on the “Book Your Appointment” button.
● Lou Coopey’s All Pro Address: 202 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
To ensure the safety of all Seniors the following protocols are in place for the photo session:
● All studio services beyond the sitting (e.g. scheduling, ordering pictures, paying fees) are conducted
online for a contact-free experience.
● Senior sessions will include 9-12 poses on a variety of backgrounds.
● All post-sitting contact will be done online (e.g. choosing the yearbook pose, ordering and paying for
photos.)
OPTION 2 ($0.00 / free)
Take your senior portrait on campus during Senior Picture Day on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022.
Key Information about Option 2:
● A limited number of poses will be taken on the yearbook background only.
● The on-campus option does NOT have an option for retakes.
● A make-up date is NOT available for individuals who miss Senior Picture Day.
● The time schedule for Senior Picture Day on campus will be announced at the end of August via morning school announcements and the yearbook website.
GUIDELINES FOR PORTRAIT ATTIRE
Students must adhere to the school dress code in addition to the guidelines listed below. Perry Administration and Concolor Yearbook staff reserve the right to deny placement of senior photos in the yearbook if these guidelines are not met.
The portrait is a HEADSHOT only for the yearbook and will have a dark gray, muslin background.
● Wear FORMAL, opaque attire. For example: a dress shirt or collared-shirt, blazer/jacket & tie/bow tie, blouse, dress, etc.
● Do NOT wear casualwear; no sweatshirts, tank tops, T-shirts, jerseys, or the like.
● Ensure clothing is free of logos/signage.
● Avoid headwear/accessories EXCEPT for cases of religious or medical purposes.
Thank you,
Ms. Erika Stueber, Concolor Yearbook Adviser (2021 - 2022)
Mrs. Alicia Bear, Concolor Yearbook Adviser (2022 - 2023)
Instagram: @perry.yearbook
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/87162
Important Josten's Dates for Seniors
- September 7 - Assembly
- September 14 - 9:45 AM - Order Day
- September 15 - 9:45 AM - Order Day
- September 15 - 5:00 PM - Parent Night
Summer Activities
Perry Band Camp
Perry HS Marching Band Training
Who: Perry HS Marching Band Members
When: July 5-9, 11, and 12, 2022
Where: Perry High School Band Room – 1919 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Time: 7:00AM – 5:00PM Daily
Cost: $100.00
Questions? Please contact Benjamin Sampayan at sampayan.benjamin@cusd80.com, or call (480) 224-2960.
Perry Athletic Camps and Clinics
Perry Football Summer Workouts
Who: Incoming 9th-12th graders
When: June 1 - June 30th (Monday-Thursday)
Time: Freshman 6:00-8:00AM, JV 7:00-9:00 AM, Varsity 8:00-10:00 AM
Location: PHS Football Practice Field/Weight Room
Cost: $100
Questions: Contact Ortiz.Joseph@cusd80.com
Perry Puma Girls Volleyball Camp
Who: Incoming 6th-9th graders
When: May 31st - June 3rd
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Perry Main Gym
Cost: $100
Questions: Contact Mann.Fred@cusd80.com
Perry Summer Wrestling and Weights
Who: Incoming 6th-12th graders
When: May 31st - July 1st
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Perry Wrestling Room
Cost: $100
Questions: Contact Pavlenko.Alexander@cusd80.com
Perry Puma Cross Country Summer Conditioning Camp
Who: Incoming 7th through 12th graders
When: May 31 - June 30 (Tues/Wed/Thur), June 11, June 25
Time: 6:00-8:00 AM
Location: Perry Track
Cost: $50
Questions: Contact Gurecki.Jeff@cusd80.com
Perry Puma Track/Cross Country Summer Weights Program
Who: Incoming 7th through 12th graders
When: June 6 - July 21
Time: 3:15-4:15 PM
Location: Perry Weight Room
Cost: $100
Questions: Contact Isaiah.ford416@gmail.com
Perry Youth Summer Basketball Camp
Who: Boys and Girls Kindergarten - 8th graders
When: 2 Sessions, June 6th - 9th and June 13th - 16th
Time K-5th: 9:00-10:30 AM
Time 6th-8th: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Perry Main Gym
Cost: $80 per session
Questions: Contact Duane.Sam@cusd80.com
Perry Puma Girls Basketball Camp
Who: Incoming 9th through 12th graders
When: June 6 - June 16
Time: 1:30-4:30 PM
Location: Perry Main Gym
Cost: $200
Questions: Contact Curtis.Andrew@cusd80.com Isaiah.ford416@gmail.com
Perry 6th-8th Grade Summer Softball Camp
Who: Incoming 6th through 8th graders
When: June 13th- June 17th
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Perry Softball Field
Cost: $75
Questions: Contact Hehe.Robert@cusd80.com
Perry UDA Home Camp
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th graders
When: June 17th - June 18th
Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: PHS Main Gym
Cost: $200.00
Questions: Contact Howard.Tenneal@cusd80.com
Perry Little Puma Dance Camp
Who: Ages 5-12
When: June 20th - June 23rd
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: PHS Auxiliary Gym
Cost: $90.00
Questions: Contact Howard.Tenneal@cusd80.com
Perry Football Summer Camp at Blue Ridge
Who: Incoming 9th through 12th graders
When: July 11th- July 16th
Time: Overnight Camp
Location: Blue Ridge High School
Cost: $350
Questions: Contact Ortiz.Joseph@cusd80.com
Planning Ahead
Perry Theatre- Mama Mia!
Informational Meeting- July 21st 2:30- 3:00 PM
Auditions- July 27-29
Anyone with questions should email Shawna Marquis at marquis.shawna@cusd80.com.
ACT and SAT Hosted at Perry High!
Saturday September 10th- ACT
More information will be shared during the 2022-23 school year.
Important Information and Links
Infinite Campus
The Infinite Campus Portal allows students and parents to log in and access grades, class attendance, assignment information, and teacher-related messages. The portal is designed to increase communication with teachers, allow you to check progress, see what's due and when, and be more successful in school. Please click on the appropriate link below:
- How to create your CUSD Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account
- Instructions and login information for the Student Portal
- How to set up the Parent-Student Mobile App
- When logging into Infinite Campus, please click on the following link or contact your school for troubleshooting problems.
Advanced Placement at Perry High
Dual Enrollment at Perry High School
https://www.cusd80.com/Page/76539
JOSTENS- Information for Juniors
Juniors - it's your time! Time for you to create your forever symbol and a reminder of Perry High and you - who you are at this time in your life. Your class ring is something you will keep forever! Check out the videos and our website.
Jostens has redefined the class ring tradition for a new generation--your generation. Today, your Jostens Class ring is what you make of it, literally. You are in the driver's seat; it's yours to create.
Of course, you can always jump over to www.jostens.com to see even more and create your unique statement.
Packets with ordering information are available in the front office.
Many have been asking about letterman jackets. You will find these order forms inside the packet provided.
For more information:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1618171/Perry-High-School/
Questions? Call 1-800-Jostens(1-800-567-8367)
Tax Credit
Perry Has A Lot to Offer
Come Check Us Out!
There is something for everyone at Perry!
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Find Your Connection and Passion at Perry High School
Perry High School
Email: delatorre.jennifer@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/phs
Location: Perry High School, East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-224-2800
Twitter: @PerryPumas07