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Saguaro Registrar
College and Career Center
Social Worker
Google Classroom ID: gwrhk5y
School Psychologist
Community Specialist
Texting Available at 480-229-0012
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Academic Resources
Student Grade Access
Student's grades are accessed thru a online system, called StudentVue. There is a link to StudentVue on the Saguaro homepage. For detailed instructions, see the" Saguaro Grades" document included in the resource links below.Student login information is as follows:
User Name: Student ID Number
Password: Student 8-Digit Birthdate (mmddyyyy)District Policy on Dropping Classes
Important changes have been made to the district policies on dropping classes! Please review this important information and the changes to the district policy and how it impacts student’s transcripts.
Classes that are dropped during the first four weeks of the first quarter (or third quarter for second semester classes) will not be shown on student's high school transcript. Classes dropped during the remainder of the first quarter (or third quarter for second semester classes) will have a WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) on their transcript, depending on the student’s current grade. If a student drops a class any time in the second quarter (or fourth quarter for second semester classes), they will receive an “F” on their transcript, no matter what their current grade is in that class. Students will remain in the class they dropped on an audit basis for the remainder of the semester.State Civics Test
The state of Arizona has implemented a high school graduation requirement in which students will be required to pass a state civics exam. This exam will be given when students are taking a social studies class at Saguaro. Follow this link for online practice tests.Online Learning (eLearning)
All online academic credits (Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, World Language) must be taken through SUSD eLearning for academic credit to be given automatically. Online courses from non-SUSD accredited high schools are accepted by SUSD as elective credit only, unless a request is made for consideration as academic credit.The elearning login link is https://susd.geniussis.com. To login:
Login: Student ID Number
Password: Student 8-Digit Birthdate (mmddyyyy)
For more information about using the eLearning program, click on the "Student Guide to GradPoint (eLearning)" below.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Academic Interventions for Students,Parents and Guardians.
How to Figure Out Your GPA (Paper)
How to Figure Out Your GPA (Internet)
Time Managment and Organizational Apps
"Note Taking 101" from Oregon University
Khan Academy Math Help- Scroll down for high school level math courses.
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Advance Placement (AP) Information
Questions Regarding AP Testing can be directed to Donna Wittwer/ DWittwer@susd.org
AP TESTING GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: wd3weep
CollegeBoard (AP)- For the 2020 school year, AP exams will be taken online at home. For College Board's latest announcement, click here. Below you will find a video and article that further explains these changes.
NATIONAL TESTING UPDATES
College Updates:
Visiting indiviual college and university websites is the best source of information for changes during this time. However, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has developed an online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
If you would like to access NACAC's online tool, click here.
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AZ College Admission
Arizona Board of Regents
Arizona Board of Regents has recently updated the qualifications for a student to be assured admission to Arizona’s three state schools. Students will now qualify if they meet the following criteria:- Are an Arizona resident
- Attend an Arizona regionally accredited high school
- Have no course work deficiencies as prescribed by the Arizona Board of Regents
- Have at least a 3.0 unweighted core course GPA
State College Contacts
ASU: Erika Hilligas- ASUErikaHilligas@asu.edu
ASU Honors College (Barrett): Michelle Hollin- (480) 965-1520, michelle.hollin@asu.edu
NAU: Abby Tudor- 928-523-0448, abby.tudor@nau.edu
NAU Honors College: (928) 523-3334, honors@nau.edu
UA: Ellen Cyrier- (602) 827-2577, ecyrier@email.arizona.edu
UA Honors College: Jenni Keatseangsilp- (520) 626-8261, jmkeat2@email.arizona.edu
GCU: Kendra Godfrey- (480) 431-4966, Kendra.Godfrey@gcu.edu
SCC: Danielle Wagner- (480) 423-6780, danielle.wagner@scottsdalecc.edu
SCC Honors Program: Dr. Larry Tualla- (480) 423-6525, honors@scottsdalecc.eduIN STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION
ASU Barrett, The Honors College
Maricopa Community College Enrollment Steps
Maricopa Community College Enrollment Guide
Scottsdale Community College Trancript Request
Maricopa/SCC MEID # and ID Retrieval
Scholarship support- Brandee Chan/Saguaro College & Career Center
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College Admission/Senior Meeting Information
SENIOR MEETING INFORMATION
TO APPLY TO AN IN-STATE UNIVERSITY
1) Application:
Go online to:
www.arizona.edu
www.asu.edu
www.nau.edu
Fill out the online application. Submit with the application fee. Use the Self-Report option for classes and grades- it will save you money and your admission status will be sent sooner. If you are applying to an Honors program, be sure to check Honors College requirements and deadlines.
2) Transcript: Go online to www.parchment.com and order an official transcript to be sent to the school(s) you are applying to. If you are considering the Obama Scholarship/ASU Assurance Program, you are required to send your transcript by the application deadline.
3) Test Scores: Go online to www.collegeboard.org (for the SAT) and/or www.actstudent.org (for the ACT) to send your official test scores to the school(s) you are applying to. If you requested to have your scores sent at the time of the test, you do not need to do this again.
TO APPLY TO AN OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE, you will follow a similar process as above- submitting an online application (please check each out-of-state college's website for application instructions), ordering an official transcript through parchment, and sending official test scores to the schools from CollegeBoard and ACT.
IF YOU NEED A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A COUNSELOR:
1) Complete a letter of recommendation form and e-mail/drop it off to your counselor.
2) Allow a minimum of at least 3 WEEKS for the letters to be completed. The counseling office is closed over Fall Break and Winter Break, so please plan ahead.
WATCH COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES CAREFULLY! BELOW ARE A FEW DATES TO NOTE.
1) You may either email or talk with Ms. Chan in the college and career center about potential scholarship or opptunites that may fit with your future goals and plans. Often times scholarships require additional letters of recommedations- be prepared and plan accordingly
2) FAFSA – financial aid forms are available online this year beginning October 1st. Many colleges require submission of the FAFSA to qualify for aid or scholarships.Important Documents/Links:
College Testing Dates
Letter of Recommendation Form (Student)
Letter of Recommendation Response Examples
Letter of Recommendation Form (Parent)
Common App "How to Apply"
Common App Login
Common App FAQ
WUE/WICHE
Overview of Financial Aid Process Video
How to Fill Out the FAFSA Video
FAFSA "What to Expect"
FAFSASaguaro College Night Powerpoint
College Admissions Applying 101
College Admission: Process and Prep
ScholarshipsASU Schloarship Estimator
19-20 School ProfileAZ Transfer: learn how credits will transfer In-State
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Course Offerings & Graduation Requirements
9th Grade Course Request Form (Front)
9th Grade Course Request Form (Back)
10th Grade Course Request Form (Front)
10th Grade Course Request Form (Back)
11th Grade Course Request Form (Front)
11th Grade Course Request Form (Back)
12th Grade Course Request Form (Front)
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Diploma Seals
SUSD Fine Arts Diploma Seal
The following are required for a student to qualify for SUSD's Fine Arts Diploma Seal
- A final GPA of 3.0 or 4.0 in each of the qualifying arts or career and technical education (CTE) courses.
- 4 minimum credit requirements in one of the following ways:
- A minimum of 4 credits in one artistic discipline: (dance, music, theatre, visual arts, or media arts) or;
- 3 credits in one artistic discipline; and 1 credit in a qualifying creative industries CTE credit or separate discipline; or
- 2 credits in one artistic discipline, and 2 credits in a qualifying creative industries CTE course or separate artistic discipline.
- 80 hours of arts related extracurricular activities
- A student capstone project
For more information regarding SUSD's Fine Arts Diploma Seal, please click here.
SUSD Seal of Biliteracy
For SUSD World Language students to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy they must meet the following requirements:
English Language Arts requirements:
- Student must take 4 years of ELA courses
- Students must have an overall 2.0 GPA in ELA classes on a 4.0 scale
- Pass AZMerit at Proficient or above
If student has a primary home language other than English,
- The student shall obtain a score of proficiency on the AZELLA
World Language proficiency requirement:
- Students must meet cut scores listed below on one of the State approved tests.
Language & Category Test Spanish, French, and Russian
Category 1-3 LanguagesSTAMP4s PS, IL, PW, IR: Intermediate Mid (5)
AP: Attain a score of 3 or higher (Must be taken before Sr. year to be recognized at graduation.)
IB: Attain a score of 4 or higher for HL and 5 or higher for SL (Must be taken before Sr. year to be recognized at graduation.)Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
Category IV LanguageSTAMP4s PS, IL: Intermediate Mid (5)
PW, IR: Intermediate Mid (4)
AP: Attain a score of 3 or higher (Must be taken before Sr. year to be recognized at graduation.)
IB: Attain a score of 4 or higher for HL and 5 or higher for SL
(Must be taken before Sr. year to be recognized at graduation.)For more information regarding Arizona's Seal of Biliteracy, please click here.
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EVIT: East Valley Institute of Technology
Saguaro has a partnership with EVIT designed to support students seeking to explore technical training programs.
Students will generally be able to start the programming in their Junior year- taking 3 classes on the Saguaro campus and then heading off to EVIT to work on their selected program of study.
This information is introduced to student's in their Sophmore year.
LeAnne Carter: EVIT liason for Saguaro
EVIT Website
To Enroll in EVIT-Click Here
Saguaro's EVIT contact: Casi Perez
EVIT's Letter to Students and Parents regarding COVID 19
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Naviance/ECAPS
What is Naviance?
Naviance is an online portfolio system adopted by SUSD for students to complete their Educational Career Action Plan (ECAP). Students can enter the courses they are taking in Naviance under “Course Planner”; take a career inventory at “Career Interest Profiler”; and investigate colleges in “College Search”. This information along with other Naviance activities will be utilized to guide course selections, college advisement and applications, as well as planning for careers/majors beyond high school.How Do Students Access Naviance?
1. Enter the following URL into the address bar of your web browser: http:student.naviance.com/Saguhs (Chrome is the preferred browser).2. Students will need to reset their Naviance passwords. Directions on how to do so by clicking on the link below: How to reset Naviance Passwords
3. Enter Student ID in "username" field.
4. Enter student created password into the "Password" field. If you've forgotten your password, click here for instructions to reset your password.
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NCAA
Link To Register: Student Athletes need register with the NCAA eleigibilty center by 10th grade/Sophmore Year.
Core GPA Calculation for DI & DII
Division I Requirements Fact Sheet
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Quick Links
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Saguaro Math and Science Academy (MSA)
What is the Math and Science Academy & What are the Course Requirments?
Math and Science Academy Home Page
9th & 10th grade Math and Science Academy Application
Chris Brandt: Program Lead/Distinction Advisor & 11th/12th grade MSA Contact
Raymond Miller: 9th & 10th Grade MSA Contact & Math Advisor
Susan Lindberg: Event Coordinator & Science Advisor
Leanne DeFay: Academic Advisor
Brandee Chan: College & Career Center- Scholarship Advisor
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Social/Emotional Well Being Resources
Immediate crisis or life threatening emergency
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency please call 911 immediately. If you are experiencing a crisis or suicidal thoughts, please call the EMPACT National Suicide Hotline at 800-SUICIDE or the Maricopa Crisis/Suicide Line at 480-784-1500.
SUSD District Mental Health Page
Saguaro High School Social Worker- Melinda Hickman
*Saguaro and SUSD does not endorse or promote any of the following sites or interventions. They are merely a starting place to explore and research on your own.
Personal Plan to Manage Stress
PBIS: Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support
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SUSD High School Planning Guide
