AFHS Welcome Back to School Letter
2022-2023 School Year , GO OWLS!
Hello Owls!
Dear Agua Fria High School Students and Families,
Welcome to Agua Fria High School, Home of the Owls! As the new Principal of Agua Fria High School, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning families to a great 2022-2023 school year ahead. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community. Being an OWL is truly a unique and extraordinary experience. You are part of a school that is rich in history and we are proud of our school traditions with a motto that keeps us grounded, “Honor First, Win or Lose.”
Agua Fria High School is such a special place to learn and grow. Together with our incredible staff, we strive to make connections with students to provide high academic expectations, invest in culture and community, and foster an inclusive environment. Our overarching goal is to help students feel valued, involved and safe as we develop critical thinkers that demonstrate responsibility, integrity, collaboration and communication to prepare for their future opportunities.
The first day of classes for Freshmen only will be Monday, August 8th at 7:15 am. Sophomore, Junior and Senior students will begin classes on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:15 am. Please see below additional details regarding the first day of classes, schedule procedures, school technology, etc.
Our registration and verification process for all students is digital. Below is information that is critical to ensuring your student is ready for school on day one. It is extremely important that all students and families take the time to thoroughly read through and act on all of the following information to ensure that your student is fully registered and has all required information on file and current.
We hope that you were able to relax and make special memories with your friends and families. Now it is time to look forward to a wonderful new school year! Our staff eagerly awaits our owl students and look forward to their energy, and enthusiasm for learning. GO OWLS!
-Autumn Daniels, Principal
Freshman Only Day!
Monday, August 8th: Freshman Only
All 9th grade students will participate in Freshman Only Day activities on campus
School starts at 7:15 and ends at 2:05
Students will report to the New Gym as they arrive to campus
Students will attend all classes, go on a school tour, and learn about AFHS
Students will receive their Chromebook and login information
Schedules will be available the week of August 1st (details below)
No 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students participate this day
1st Day of School for ALL students!
Tuesday, August 9th: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
All students report to campus, students will begin their day in their first period
School begins every day at 7:15 and ends at 2:05
Please take a look at the attached bell schedule and take note that Wednesdays are an EARLY RELEASE each week, students attend school on Wednesdays from 7:15-12:20
Students can access their schedule in STUDENTVUE, schedules will be available the week of August 1st (details below)
Returning students need to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready to use
Having Chromebook issues? Please click on the following link for help: Chromebook troubleshooting
Bell Schedule
School Calendar
AFHS Open House: Meet Your Student's Teachers
Our Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, August 11th from 5:30-7:30
We encourage all students and families to attend
The event kicks off at 5:30 in the auditorium followed by class schedules to meet the teachers and tour the campus
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Student Registration, Class Schedules, ParentVue and StudentVue
REGISTRATION:
FRESHMAN STUDENTS:
ALL FRESHMAN STUDENTS must come in person to register at Agua Fria High School. If you have not yet done this, please come to the office starting July 19th M-F between the hours of 7:00-2:30.
NEW STUDENTS-Grades 10, 11 and 12:
Students new to Agua Fria High School, Grades 10, 11 or 12 who have not yet registered (selected classes), must complete online registration using a computer. To do this, parents need to go to the ParentVUE website at the Online Registration Account Access and set up a new ParentVUE account to register the new student.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
All students who attended Agua Fria High School last year and are continuing this year must complete a student data verification. Please complete the student profile update. The information in the student profile is the most current parent email address and primary contact information needed for teachers, counselors and administrators to provide vital school specific communications. Please see the link below to access the instructions to update your student profile. The portal opens on July 18th and this update must be completed by Friday, July 29th to receive your students’ class schedule online via ParentVue/StudentVue.This is to be done online using an existing ParentVUE account. Once you log in, you will click on My Account in the top right-hand corner. A screen will come up with information. Please take a look and update any items that need it.
If you need assistance with an address/phone number change for a student, please contact Ms. Toni Mueller at tmueller@aguafria.org or at 623-932-7300, ext. 1046. **Proof of residency must be submitted in order to change the address (ex: gas bill, water bill, electric bill, lease agreement).
*No incoming 9th grade students or students new to Agua Fria High School need to complete the registration verification.
Starting on July 25, if you cannot access ParentVUE, please contact Ms. Kathryn Alvarado at kalvarado@aguafria.org or at 623-932-7300, ext. 1040.
STUDENT SCHEDULES:
Student schedules will be available via StudentVUE/ParentVUE on Monday, August 1st
if the above verification of student data (all returning students) or registration (new students) has been completed.
StudentVue and ParentVue:
Class Fees
Several of our classes have class fees associated with them. Please see the course fees document The bookstore will begin taking payment after the second week of school. Payments can be made online through our website. https://www.aguafria.org/Domain/8
Change of Class Schedule
The schedule of classes offered to your student is based on student requests made during the registration process of the previous school year; therefore, it is imperative for each student to determine those requests carefully each year. Once the student’s daily class schedule has been established for the year, that class schedule may be changed ONLY under the following circumstances:
Completion of a class by online or summer school
Failure of a prerequisite course
Changes necessary because of health reasons
Changes necessary to satisfy graduation requirements
Administrative changes such as course conflicts, unbalanced class enrollments or student misplacement
If you meet the above circumstances and would like to request a schedule change, please contact your counselor:
Counselors:
Jennifer Ferrante-Jackson Students with last names A-Co
Jill Goodall Students with last names Cr-Ha
Bill Lucas Students with last names He-Mi
Oscar Gironi Students with last names Mo-Ro
Analy Talamante Students with last names Ru-Z and all ELL students
atalamante@aguafria.orgCounselor Corner
Counseling Department Information
During the school year, the school counselors will use Google Classroom as a primary tool for sharing important information with our students.
Students will receive information regarding colleges, universities, programs of study, scholarships and so much more!
The Google Classroom code for each cohort is:
Seniors-Class of 2023: hkyb745
Juniors-Class of 2024: mv2dsq7
Sophmores-Class of 2025: p5b7ryr
Freshman-Class of 2026: 4dtmmsh
Student and Parent Acknowledgement Form
Please complete the Parent/Guardian/Student Acknowledgement Form
This form is in acknowledgment that you have received and reviewed the following forms:
Student Rights and Responsibilities (Handbook)
https://www.aguafria.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=5322
Technology Usage Agreement
Non-Discrimination Policy
Student Technology
The Agua Fria Union High School district is 1:1 with technology meaning each student is issued a chromebook on which they complete their work. All students must have a Chromebook in order to participate in classes starting August 3rd. The Chromebook is to be used for the sole purpose of accessing educationally appropriate materials, information, programs, and websites. The District will retain full ownership of all Chromebook, equipment, and software. Personal devices cannot be used during the school day for class work. Information about the 1:1 Technology program is located in the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (www.aguafria.org/studenthandbook). Please review all district policies and procedures. Additional information is provided in attachments to this communication.
Returning students should have kept their Chromebook and charger over the summer. Any returning student who turned in their Chromebook and charger should contact Ms. Fern Heffington to get the items back in time to begin this school year. She may be reached at fheffington@aguafria.org or at 623-932-7300, ext. 1013.
Incoming freshmen will receive their chromebook and charger during Freshman Only Day on Monday August 8th
All freshman and students new to Agua Fria High School in grades 10, 11 or 12 should to come to campus on Monday August 1 or Tuesday August 2 in the window of 8am-2pm to pick up their school-issued Chromebook and charger as well as get their account username and password. Students will pick up their chromebook in the library.
Students who do not pick up their devices or resolve technology issues may experience delays to starting school. Please contact Ms. Fern Heffington at fheffington@aguafria.org or at 623-932-7300, ext. 1013 with any questions or concerns.
Parents/Guardians have the opportunity to purchase a student device protection plan through the district. The plan costs $30 per device each school year. Payment for the Device Protection Plan must be made by Friday, September 16, 2022 to be active for the 2022-2023 school year.
Please see the Chromebook Device Information
Student ID and Yearbook Photos
Student ID photos will be taken during Picture Day on Friday August 12, 2022. This will also be the photo that goes in the yearbook for grades 9, 10 and 11th graders. Seniors will need to take the senior yearbook photo at Grads Studio.
Senior Yearbook Pictures Only:
Grads Photography is our official Senior Photographer.
All Seniors will need to make an appointment with Grads for a free sitting session.
Families can choose to purchase the pictures, but this is not required.
Please click the link below to make an appointment: CLICK HERE or call Grads at 623-566-1082.
Senior yearbook pictures have to be taken by Grads; other picture submissions will not be allowed.
*Students and Staff will be required to wear ID’s
Opt-Out Media Form
Click the link to fill out this google form only if you DO NOT want your students photo on theschool or district webpage or social media. If you are ok with your child’s photo on theschool/district webpage and social media, you don’t need to fill out the form.
Student Health Records
If you have any medical updates please complete the Emergency Health and Medical Card Emergency Health Form and send it directly to the AFHS school nurse Whitney Howell, at whowell@aguafria.org. If you do not have any updates to add, you do not need to complete a new form.
Food Services/Free and Reduced Lunch
Meal Pricing-- The federal government DID NOT extend the USDA Universal Feeding Waiver for the 22/23 SY. Due to this, students will need to purchase their breakfast and lunch meals beginning August 8, 2022. We are encouraging ALL families to complete and return a 22/23 Meal Benefit Application. Students who qualify for meal benefits may also receive reduced sports/testing fees, reduced college application fees, reduced internet fees etc.
Families can apply for Meal Benefits online at: https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=3ZRQJ3
We are asking all families to please complete the Free/Reduced Lunch application. The F & R application is important for other reasons besides free/reduced lunch, it also may help lessen the cost of or waive testing fees and college application fees. We encourage all families to fill it out every year.
Parking Pass
All students who wish to park in our student parking lot during the school year must have a parking pass visibly displayed hanging from the rear view mirror. We are asking the students to come to campus on Monday August 1 to purchase their pass. Students must provide a copy of their valid driver’s license, valid insurance card, Parking Pass Form (attached) and $50 payment for the year. Any driver who does not purchase their pass on 8/1 must purchase during the first week of school. Students are not permitted to park on campus without the parking pass. If you have any questions regarding the parking pass, please contact Bookstore Manager, Mrs. Nancy DeSoto ndesoto@aguafria.org
On Aug 1, please come through the office and let our office staff know you are here to purchase a parking pass. Please follow the timeline based on the student’s last name:
A-D: 7am-8:30
E-I: 8:30-10:00
J-N: 10:00-11:30
Closed for lunch: 11:30-12:00
O-R: 12:00-1:30
S-Z: 1:30-3:00
Parking Map: Bus/Parent Drop Off and Student Parking
Parking Map
School Map
Bus Riders: Please Read, Important!
Eligible students needing transportation beginning on August 8th are REQUIRED to register via the Edulog app. As before, bus information will be communicated through our smart phone application, known as "Edulog Parent Portal" and can be found on the Google Play Store for Android devices or the Apple Store for IPhone devices. This app allows parents to track their students' bus in real time as well as allow us to send out push notifications for anything that happens with the bus (Bus running late due to mechanical issues, traffic, road construction, etc.). All you need to register for the app is a valid email address and your students 5 digit Student ID number.
For users new to the app this year or returning from the 2021-2022 year you will need to go into the app and use the new ride registration function to make sure your student will be on the list for transportation. It is REQUIRED that all students be registered on the parent portal app, in order to receive transportation. This process allows Transportation through the parent portal registrations a way to easily track how many students plan on using our buses.
If you run into any complications in the registration process or do not have access to the internet or if you do not have a smart phone, please feel free to contact the Districts Route Coordinator, Christina Sills, in the Transportation department by Phone: 623-932-7023 or Email: csills@aguafria.org.
PLEASE REGISTER BY 08/03/2022*** EVEN IF YOU PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AGAIN SO WE HAVE A CLEAR PICTURE OF STUDENTS RETURNING ON THE BUSES. Push notifications to all registered riders will be sent out as soon as routes are complete with route information.
***Follow this link which is also available to view on the parent hub via the District website: For first time users https://youtu.be/cZAph55ybok and for users needing to use the ride registration feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNb-I477cek
Safety Information
Our school has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol.
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.
Standard Response Plan English
Standard Response Plan Spanish
*Students and Staff will be required to wear ID’s
School hours, attendance and tardies
School Hours:
School starts at 7:15 and ends at 2:05
Please note Wednesdays are Early Release at 12:20
All students arriving after 7:15 am will be required to check-in at the welcome lobby at attendance. School dismissal is at 2:05 pm. Students not involved in after-school programs will be required to leave campus and gates will be closed and locked at the time.
All visitors must check in and get a visitors pass at the front office, welcome lobby before proceeding onto campus.
Attendance:
Regular student attendance is necessary to provide the greatest opportunity for student academic success.
If you need to call in an absence for your student, please contact 623-932-7300 ext. 1007 or 1008 and leave your student’s name, ID number, date, and the reason for the absence, and it will be processed as soon as possible.
You can also email at lperea@aguafria.org or mmartin@aguafria.org
Attendance Appeals will be held when a student misses 10 or more classes in a particular course. An Attendance Appeal could result in the loss of credit for the student. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and review the district policy regarding attendance and tardiness.
Tardies:
Students who are late to any class during the day may be marked tardy.
5 tardies= warning, 6=detention, 9=owl overtime ( Wednesday detention) and 12=Saturday school.
Dress Code
Student dress, personal appearance, and conduct must be such that it will not disrupt the instructional environment of the school.
Student dress and grooming shall be such that they meet reasonable safety, health, and decency standards.
Students in violation will be asked to change, parents may be called to bring appropriate clothing or students may be given appropriate apparel to wear for the remainder of the school day.
Cell Phone Policy
- Cell phones during instructional time are strictly prohibited.
- Students may use their cell phones during lunch or during passing periods only.
- In the event a student uses their cell phone during instructional time without teacher permission, a discipline consequence may be issued.
- If you need to contact your student during school hours, please contact our attendance line in the event of an emergency.
Mastery Learning Update
Moment of Silence
Arizona revised statute section 15-506(A)(6) requires our school to set aside one to two minutes at the beginning of each school day for a moment of silence. We will have our moment of silence after the pledge of allegiance at the start of the school day. I encourage you to discuss with your child how to best use the moment of silence. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Principal Autumn Daniels at adaniels@aguafria.org
After the Pledge of Allegiance during 1st period, we will hold a moment of silence.
Athletics
Students interested in participating in athletics should contact Athletic Director Josh Jovanelly (jjovanelly@aguafria.org) or Athletic Assistant Julie Dodd (jdodd@aguafria.org) or call 623-932-7300, ext. 1005.
All Athletes must complete the clearance process in Register My Athlete https://www.registermyathlete.com/
Welcome Letter and RMA Clearance Checklist
Questions for Administration
If you have a question or want to speak to an administrator at any time during the year, please reference the alphabetical breakdown below. A specific administrator is assigned to students based on their last name.
A-C-Mr. Jovanelly jjovanelly@aguafria.org
D-J-Ms. Tiffany ktiffany@aguafria.org
K-P-Mr. Gardner agardner@aguafria.org
Q-Z-Ms. Alickovic aalickovic@aguafria.org
Principal Autumn Daniels adaniels@aguafria.org
Social Media and Regular Communication
Regular Communication
Email and the Remind App will be our primary source of communication with parents and students this year. The email address used will be the primary email given at registration. Parents are also automatically added to Remind through the contact information provided in your enrollment paperwork. Students’ Remind accounts are automatically created for students using their student email account.
Social Media
Click the link for all of our social media accounts: Social Media
Website: www.aguafria.org/afhs
Facebook: Agua Fria High School @AguafriaHS
Twitter: @AguafriaOwls
Instagram: aguafriaowls
Please address all items specified in this letter in a timely manner. We thank you all very much for your partnership with Agua Fria High School and we very much look forward to starting the school year!
GO OWLS!