Hawk Happenings
July 21, 2020
School Starts August 5th!
Desert Trails Elementary School's 2020-2021 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 5th, in an all-virtual learning environment through Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4th.
PVSchools to Hold Virtual Forum on Start-of-School-Year Questions
PVSchools and the United Parent Council (UPC) will be hosting a virtual forum to help answer questions about the start of the school year. The forum will be held on Tuesday, July 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
The forum can be viewed on the district’s YouTube channel, as well as on the UPC’s Facebook page.PVConnect vs. PVOnline
PVConnect (Virtual Real-Time Instruction)
5 full days per week
Enrolled in PVSchools
Students are enrolled with their regular, classroom teachers for when in-person learning resumes
Includes instruction delivered via the Internet
District device provided
Live real-time instruction at designated times during the day
PVSchools teachers
PVSchools instruction, curriculum resources, assessment
Social-emotional support
Accommodations and support services provided
Specials and electives
May participate in modified extracurricular activities
PVOnline (Virtual Personalized Pacing)
Flexible schedule with 24/7 access to course work
Enrolled in PVOnline using online registration
Includes instruction delivered via the Internet
Teacher-supported learning environment
District device provided
PVSchools teachers
Social-emotional support
Accommodations and support services provided
Limited specials available
If you would like to have your child start the school year in PVOnline:
All students will be enrolled in PVConnect unless families elect to enroll their child in PVOnline.
Device Distribution & Edukits
Chromebooks and Edukits will be available for pick in the DTES Front Office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on:
Wednesday, July 29th
Thursday, July 30th
Friday, July 31st
Class Lists
PVUSD School Re-Opening Plan
Google Classroom
About Desert Trails
Location: 4315 East Cashman Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-449-4100