Phoenix Facts
Going for Gold! - Don Tyson School of Innovation
A Message from Mrs. Boortz, Principal
Hello Phoenix Family,
We are going for gold this year! The DTSOI faculty and staff have been working hard to prepare for Monday and can't wait to welcome you on campus.
Everything you need to know for Monday is included in this newsletter. One quick update, transportation for students who travel during the day will not be available during the first week.
Senior Need to Know Dates:
- August 19th and 20th - Senior Picture Date (THIS IS A DATE CHANGE)
- NWACC and NwTI Classes start two weeks after school starts at DTSOI. Students will be given a location to report to during these two weeks.
- September 28 - Scholarship Night
- October 12 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
DTSOI Social Media:
- Facebook: Don Tyson School of Innovation
- Instagram: @dtsoi_phoenix
- Twitter: @dtsoi_phoenix
MASK POLICY UPDATE:
The Springdale School Board voted at the August School Board meeting to require face coverings for students in grades K through 7. For Springdale teachers, staff, and students grades 8-12, face coverings are optional but encouraged. The face covering policy will be reassessed at the September Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 14th.
The Springdale School Board decided that Don Tyson School of Innovation will adhere to this policy as well. Due to the fact that our building has 6th through 12th grade students face to face, we are highly encouraging all students, teachers, and staff to wear face coverings, especially during transition periods and other times when students may come in close contact with one another. Sixth and seventh graders will also be eating lunches together.
Drop Off & Pick Up
- School start time - 8:45AM
- School end time - 3:45PM
We appreciate your patience as everyone gets used to the drop off and pick up lines. Please be kind to one another.
Student Parking
- Complete the request form by clicking the button below
- Pay online by visiting THIS LINK
- Once complete, pick up paid permits in the EAST OFFICE
- The student lot is the south lot near the PAC
- Student drivers enter the building through the PAC doors
Transportation Information
During the first week of school, DTSOI teachers will be at each junior high school to make sure students know what to do and which bus will take them to/from DTSOI. See the junior high transportation schedule below.
The district's transportation website can give you specific transportation information and your student's bus number. Click the Bus Information button above.
Student Information Updates and Chromebook Distribution
Students new to the Springdale School District completed the AUA agreement while completing the Registration Gateway process upon registration.
Face to face and blended students will receive their Chromebook within the first two days of school. Virtual students will receive Chromebook pickup information upon completion of VIA enrollment.
Families may also purchase Chromebook Insurance for $20 for the school year. It covers Chromebook damages including screen, keyboard, trackpad, motherboard, and charger. If you choose not to purchase insurance families are responsible for paying for the full cost of repair or replacement. October 1, 2021 is the deadline to pay for the insurance option.
Please use our online payment portal to purchase Chromebook insurance.
PTSA is Offering an Internship Opportunity
The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) at Don Tyson School of Innovation will be creating a student intern opportunity for both Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.
Please fill out this interest form to let us know that this is something you would like to know more about. When we have more details, we'll reach out again to walk you through the application process.
Attendance Policy for the 2021-2022 School Year
Excessive Absences
Nine (9) or more absences in a semester will be considered excessive.
Students who accumulate more than eight (8) absences in a class for the semester will not be eligible for credit in that class.
Denial of credit may affect promotion and/or graduation of the individual student.
The following classification of absences will not count toward the eight (8) day limit in which credit for the course or promotion will be denied.
Campus Activity: School sponsored field trips, assemblies, contests, or any other school activity as determined by the building principal.
Medical: Student absences due to the directive of the student’s medical doctor/dental appointments. Doctor/Dental appointments must indicate the day and time the student was seen in the doctor/dental office. Appropriate documentation from doctor/dental office must be submitted to the attendance office.
Military: Student absences due to military deployment on leave from active duty of a parent or legal guardian.
Legal: Student absences due to court or legal appointments. Court/legal appointments must indicate the day and time the student was seen at court or at the attorney’s office. Appropriate documentation from the court/legal office must be submitted to the attendance office.
Please review the attendance policy in the Springdale School District's Handbook linked below.
Dress Code Expectations
Please keep the following in mind if you are shopping for back to school!
- Shorts/Skirts should be at least fingertip length
- Shirts should cover entire stomach (no crop tops)
- Shirts must have at least a 2-inch strap (no spaghetti straps, strapless, etc.)
- No Caps/Hats/Beanies. If you wear a hoodie the hood must be down while on campus.
- No bandannas
DTSOI Music Program
Kelly Boortz
Email: innovation@sdale.org
Website: soi.sdale.org
Location: 2667 Hylton Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: 479-750-8780
Facebook: facebook.com/SpringdaleSOI
Twitter: @dtsoi_phoenix