- Saguaro High School
- Welcome to Saguaro High
- Guidance Center
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SUSD Gmail (Gapps)- Instructions for Creating & Accessing Your Account
Technology Help: Call 480-484- HELP (4357) or click here for district website.
Math and Science Academy Information Sheet
Contact Us
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Divided by last name
A-De (Freshman-Senior)
Df-Kn (Freshman- Senior)
Ko-Rd (Freshman-Senior)
Re-Z (Freshman- Senior)
Saguaro Registrar
College and Career Center
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
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2021 AP Exam Schedule- Click here
- EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR AP EXAM PAYMENTS- Click here for updated payment information.
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How to pay for the AP Test & Tax credit form- Click here
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2021 AP Testing Information for students- Click here
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Video discussing the importance of AP exams- Click here
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AP Student Powerpoint- Click here
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Insight for parents and families regarding AP- Click here
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What to bring the day of the exam- Click here
CollegeBoard (AP)- For College Board's latest announcement, click here.
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
Applying To College Information Sheet
State College Contacts
ASU: Lindsay Luzania- ASULindsayLuzania@asu.edu
ASU Honors College (Barrett): Michelle Hollin- (480) 965-1520, michelle.hollin@asu.edu
NAU: Erin Murdock- 928-523-3334, Erin.Murdock@nau.edu
NAU Honors College: (928) 523-3334, honors@nau.edu
UofA: Ellen Cyrier- (602) 827-2577, ecyrier@email.arizona.edu
UofA Honors College: Jenni Keatseangsilp- (520) 626-8261, jmkeat2@email.arizona.edu & Alex Nunez atn1990@arizona.edu.
Grand Canyon University: Mirela Conner- (602) 639-8734, Mirela.Conner@gcu.eduSCC: 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
Saguaro School Profile 2020-2021
Scholarship support- Brandee Chan/Saguaro College & Career Center
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College Admission/Senior Meeting Information
Senior Meeting PowerPoint
COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET
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
Scholarships
Saguaro School Profile 2020-2021AZ 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)
12th Grade Course Request Form (Back)
20-21 High School Planning Guide (English)
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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.
Link to Saguaro EVIT Presentation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y4z0z5GBSN8LkR2LV_OQnd5cpWB9jIM2/view?usp=sharing
LeAnne Carter: EVIT liaison for Saguaro
2020-2021 EVIT UPDATE to students and parents
EVIT Website
Saguaro/EVIT Transportation information
To Enroll in EVIT-Click Here
Saguaro's EVIT contact: Blair Howland
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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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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
Brandee Chan: College & Career Center- Scholarship Advisor
counselor break down:
A-D (Freshman- Junior)
Senior C-F
E-L (Freshman- Junior)
Senior A&B and All MSA Seniors
M-Ri (Freshman- Junior)
Senior G-O
Rk-Z (Freshman- Junior)
Senior P-Z
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Scottsdale Community College, Dual Enrollment & ACE
MEID and ID Retrieval for Dual Students
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Step by Step directions for dual enrollment registration
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List of dual enrollment courses offered at Saguaro High School
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Dual Enrollment Grant/Scholarship: DUE SEPT 4, 2020 by 5 p.m
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Saguaro's dual enrollment liasion Staphayn Ramirez
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SCC High School College Advisors Web Page
ACE APPLICATION CHECKLIST 2020
ACE APPLICATION CHECKLIST SPANISH
Sophomores ONLY – ACE Scholarship Program at Scottsdale Community College
Applications DUE – Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
The Achieving a College Education (ACE) Scholarship Program at Scottsdale Community College is an early outreach college program for high school students. Please see their announcement and video on the Saguaro website and refer to the attached flyers. Sophomores (ONLY) must apply to the program during the fall and the deadline is December 15th. Students may apply online or through a paper application packet available at the Saguaro front desk. Two information sessions have been scheduled for December 8th and 9th in the evening (please see attached flyer).
For more information, please contact the ACE Program Coordinator at SCC:
Ana Chandler 602-463-4056 or ana.chandler@scottsdalecc.edu
College English PAPERWORK
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How to register if you are a NEW SCC/DUAL student. Click HERE
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How to register if you already have an SCC/DUAL account. Click HERE
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ALL 101 & 102 STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM (Concurrent Enrollment).
MEID and ID Retrieval for Dual Students
MEID Retrieval Link
SCC Dual Enrollment MAIN Page
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Step by Step directions for dual enrollment registration
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List of dual enrollment courses offered at Saguaro High School
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Dual Enrollment Grant/Scholarship: DUE SEPT 4, 2020 by 5 p.m
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SCC dual enrollment contact for Saguaro Staphany Ramirez
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SCC High School College Advisors
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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
