Bulldog Bark

From: "Bulldog Bark" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Bulldog Bark
Date: April 4th 2018

Barry Goldwater High School
A+ School of Excellence 2011, 2015
Home of the Bulldogs

Two Colors, One Voice!

Please be sure to check our website at http://bghs.dvusd.org

CAMPUS GOAL

By May of 2018 we will decrease the total percentage of D/F’s in literacy and math school wide by 25% (from May of 2017 percentages) as evidenced by a score of four or better on the end of course level of achievement marks.

Fun Fact:  DVUSD scored higher on the AZMerit tests than the state average and charter schools.

Learner Profile Trait for March

The Learner Profile trait for April is knowledgeable.  We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

The Learner Profile quote of the day is:  A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.   Marcus Garvey          

See Something, Say Something

The Safe School Hotline number is 623-376-3262

DVUSD has an anonymous Safe Schools Hotline for students, parents, educators, and community members to report threats, rumors, or information of criminal activity on campuses or against Deer Valley students.  This hotline is available 24 hours each day.  Messages are investigated, and when appropriate, information from the Safe Schools Hotline is shared with local law enforcement.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS TO THE BULLDOG BARK

BGHS Car Show

“The Greatest Show on Turf”

Friday, April 6^th from 6-9 pm

Free Admission for spectators

Drawings, Silent Auction, Kid Zone, Food, Fun, and more…!!

Grayhawk Golf Club is looking for great cooks just like you to work after school and on weekends!  Please see Chef Skinner or Chef Mattheis for details to apply for this exciting opportunity.  Students must have prior culinary arts experience (passed or currently enrolled and passing Beginning/Advanced Culinary Arts). 

Thinking of trying out for cheer? Clinic will be held April 10th and tryouts on April 11th. Be sure sign up with posters located around campus or in the Pride office. Get a head start by practicing the tryout routine posted on the BGHS Athletic Department website.

EMERGING ME – FREE Workshop

An inclusive, self-discovery, and leadership capacity building program for 9^th graders.  Workshops are available for parents, educators, middle school students, high school Freshmen, service providers, and supporters.  Register online by 4/25/18.  See the attached flyer for details on this FREE 3-part Workshop! 

Healthcare for your whole family all in one place ~ Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Internal/Family Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, WIC, accepts AHCCCS!  See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for details!

GRADUATES

Seniors who ordered a Panoramic Photo or a Cap and Gown Photo can come the PRIDE Office to pick them up.  You must have your student ID with you to pick up your photo.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Our Bookstore will now be open from 7 am – 3 pm.  The Bookstore will close at 12:15 on Wednesdays for accounting.  If you are visiting to withdraw a student, please arrive by 2:45 pm to be cleared by the Bookstore.

CLUBS

Don’t forget to follow the BGHS Student Government on Twitter and Intagram @BGHSSTUGO for all the latest school news and events!

FROM ATHLETICS

On April 4th:   Boy's Tennis travels to Prescott and the Girl's will be home against Prescott, games start at 3:30. 

The track team will host Verrado and Desert Edge starting at 3:30. 

Softball JV squads will travel to Agua Fria and Varsity will host Agua Fria at 3:45,

Beach Volleyball will face Sandra Day at the Victory Lane Complex starting at 4:00.

On April 5th:  

Boy's Tennis is home against Cactus Shadows and the Girls will travel to Cactus Shadows, games start at 3:30. 

Boy's Volleyball is home against St. Marys starting at 4:00.Hype Squad shirts are now available in the bookstore for $10 before school, after school or during your lunch.  Wear your Hype Squad shirt and bring your school ID to any home game and your entry fee will be only $1.  We now have large sized shirts available!

On April 6^th:  

JV Baseball is home against Verrado starting at 3:45 and the Varsity boys will travel to Verrado for a night game starting at 6:00.  The JV Softball squads will travel to Verrado and the Varsity Girls will host, games start at 3:45.

April 7:  

The Varsity track team will travel to Deer Valley to complete with 25 schools at the Westside Invitational.

Make sure you come out and cheer on your Bulldogs!

FROM COUNSELING

Students - check out opportunities to learn, have fun, and possibly earn college credit this summer at the Summer Opportunities and Leadership Opportunities link on the BGHS website under the Counseling Department.  Also check out the bulletin board inside the Counseling Office.

Hollins University offers a residential camp experience for rising 9th to 12th grade girls to explore their talents with opportunities in creative writing, theatre, equestrian activities and science. More information at: https://www.hollins.edu/academics/hollinsummer/

Raising Special Kids will be holding a Symposium on Children With Special Health Care Needs April 12, 2018 at 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd. Staff working with students with special needs and parents may want to attend - Session topics include: Family Leadership, Life Beyond Care, Arizona Medicaid Update, Involving Families and Peers to Integrate Physical and Mental Health Care Systems, Raising Healthy Adolescents, When Your Child is Turning 18, Creating Extraordinary Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes, Charting the LifeCourse: Pathway to the Good Life. Register at: RSKSYMPOSIUM.ORG

Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults in conjunction with Northern Arizona University offers numerous reading programs this summer in Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension, Love of Reading, Textbook Skills and Speed Reading. For more information and to register call 1-800-570-8936

Duke University offers summer programs for high school students. More information at: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students Applications will be available in early December.

Pratt Institute offers Create Summer 2018, PreCollege Courses for High School Students - Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Creative Writing, and more. www.pratt.edu/precollege Apply now

Midwestern University offers HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS July 12-21. Students will join MWU faculty and students for a hands-on look at health professions: Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine and more. Students must be a current junior or senior. Application and information at www.midwestern.edu/AZHealthCareersInstitute. Applications are due May 1, 2018.

The University of Alabama offers UA Early College Summer On Campus 2018. More information at uaearlycollege.ua.edu

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) offers Find Yourself At FIDM and experience fashion through the eyes of a college student in their immersive summer program. 3 day program for $300. Register at FIDM.EDU/GO/3DF or Text FIDMSummer to 57682.

BGHS offers peer tutoring for all subjects in the media center after school from 2:17-3:15. Tutoring days will vary week by week so check the printed calendar on the library doors to see what days tutoring is offered.

From the Cafeteria

The Deli Bar is expanding! Beginning March 12th, you will be able to build your own salad. $3.25 or your lunch account.

Students, please clear up any negative balance on your lunch account.  Seniors, remember you will not be able to pick up your cap and gown for graduation unless you have paid off your debt.  This pertains to all students; free, reduced and full pay accounts.  

STUDENT INFORMATION

Dress Code:   Any attire that detracts from the learning environment is not acceptable.  Shirts and tops may not expose bare midriffs, bare shoulders, nor be deeply cut in the front, back or under the arms.  Undergarments should not be exposed.  Clothing must cover the entire buttocks.  Clothing may not include defamatory writing obscene language or include symbols of drugs, sex, or alcohol.  You can see the complete dress code policy in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook on our website.  Please dress for success while at school!

Parking Permits

The cost for student parking on campus has been reduced to $50 for 2^nd Semester. Students who wish to park on campus may purchase a parking permit in the bookstore during their lunch period or before or after school. Students who have not purchased a permit will not be allowed to park their vehicle on the BGHS campus.

FROM THE CAFETERIA: 

The cafeteria will implement the district policy on unpaid meal charges.

If you owe two or more meals on your lunch account you will be given an alternate meal of a turkey and cheese sandwich. You will be charged $3.00 for this meal. You will continue to receive the alternate meal until your account is brought current.  Please bring your lunch account balance current to ensure you receive the meal of your choice.

Students must reapply for the free/reduced meal program every school year.   Submit paper applications to the cafeteria or on line applications at ezmealapp.com.  Please allow 10 days for processing.

Senior students, please remember to reapply for your Free and Reduced lunch program for the 2017/2018 school year even if you have a shortened schedule. Qualifying for the Free and Reduced lunch program may also help you with testing fees and the athletic waiver.  

DELIVERIES:  The front desk will not accept personal items such as IPads, cell phones, money or lunches. There are also no deliveries allowed for students such as balloons, flowers, food or gifts of any kind.

Parking

Students, please be a good neighbor and do not park in the Medical Plaza or neighboring business parking lots.  Your car will be towed!  You can purchase a pass for the student parking lot in the Bookstore.

Have a great day Bulldogs!