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Important Information: Dr. Peterson's May letter
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Gifted Summer Camps Available
If you are still looking for a summer camp for your gifted child, Scottsdale Unified School District is offering Gifted Summer Camp at two locations – Hopi and Redfield Elementary Schools. Weekly topics include Front and Center Performing Arts, Physics Moves Me, Writers Workshop, Oceanography/Reef Systems, Adventures in Art, In the Kitchen, World Music and Cultures and more. For more information, please view the Hopi flyer or the Redfield flyer. Please note: topics and price vary by site.
SUSD Board Member Spearheads TekLink Initiative Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities with Recycled, Refurbished Technology
The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board Vice President Denny Brown is spearheading the District’s TekLink initiative. TekLink’s mission is to connect families, schools, and communities with the use of recycled, refurbished technology.
“With TekLink, the goal is to put computers in the homes of every SUSD student who needs it,” said Mr. Brown. See TekLink
SUSD to Use eCoach for Mobile Enrollment Labs
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is taking enrollment on the road. The eCoach will be stationed at three locations for enrollment for all grade levels in the Coronado, Chaparral and Desert Mountain Learning Communities.
- Desert Mountain Learning Community: Friday, May 11, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Laguna Elementary School, 10475 E. Lakeview Drive, Scottsdale 85258
- Coronado Learning Community: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hohokam Traditional School, 8451 E. Oak St., Scottsdale 85257
- Chaparral Learning Community: Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Copper Ridge School, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255
Information About The Possible SUSD November 6th 15% Maintenance And Operations (M&O) Override Ballot Initiative
At its June 2012 meeting, the Governing Board will decide if it will call for this initiative to be placed on the November 6th ballot.· The proposed override will replace the District’s current K-3 Override re-authorized in November 2009 and the 10% Maintenance and Operations Override re-authorized in November 2007.
· The new 15% M&O Override will continue to support the programs that were added or maintained under the existing K-3 Override and 10% Maintenance and Operations Override. The District has operated with a 10% M&O Override since 1989, and with a K-3 Override since 2005.
The 15% Override will generate an additional $3,179,657 in budget capacity. It will be used to reduce class sizes in Kindergarten-5th grades by 1 and in grades 9-12 by 1, implement the Middle School Concept and provide additional Gifted Services and World Languages, Technology Integration and Staff Professional Learning.
See Fact SheetMonitoring Temperature and Heat Index
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SUSD is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and staff while providing and encouraging appropriate physical activities and opportunities during the school day. While it is important for children to exercise, we are mindful of the heat index and temperature outside. There are times that students’ activities may be altered due to the weather. We monitor daily the temperature, heat index and air quality as we determine the level of outdoor activity for our students. The level of activity Varies dependent on the physical structure and location of each campus.
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| In an attempt to enhance and streamline communication regarding the Heat Index, please know that we have added a Heat Index Report and link on Heat Alerts to the front page of all SUSD Web sites. Weather Procedures and Guidelines | Heat Exhaustion |
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Home of the Chargers!
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released its AZ LEARNS labels and the new A-F Achievement Profiles for the 2010-11 school year. Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) did well; 18 schools received the highest rating of Excelling, seven schools received Highly Performing, four schools received Performing Plus and two schools received the rating of Performing.
Cherokee earned an "A" rating or "Excelling School" for the 2010-2011 school year.
Cherokee earned an "A" rating or "Excelling School" for the 2010-2011 school year.
This makes Nine consecutive years being labeled an "Excelling School" - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and now 2011! It is the highest designation given to an elementary school.
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2012 Summer Offerings
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For more information call 480-484-8614
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SUSD Offers Summer Camps, Academic Summer School, eLearning
Looking for the perfect Summer Camp for your child? Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) offers many Summer Camps and Programs for students of all ages! Visit us at http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/ to learn more about how SUSD can accommodate your child’s needs, interests, and goals! Students can experience a variety of Athletic programs and camps (Team & Individual Sports), Lego Engineering Camps, Special Needs and Gifted, Study Skills, Math and Reading Support classes, and Fine Arts Camps, including Vocal, Instrumental and Visual Arts!
Also, find out more about our Summer School (eLearning and classroom courses), Scottsdale Online Learning, Early Childhood and Kids Club opportunities. Experience SUSD this summer, where learning never stops! For more information on all programs, please visit http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/
SUSD, Community Schools Offers After School Mandarin at 2 Locations
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Community Schools is offering an afterschool Mandarin program at Cochise and Hopi Elementary Schools. Classes are open to all students in all grade levels in SUSD schools. Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first come first served basis. All materials will be provided. No refunds will be issued after the first class. The cost to attend the after school program is $120. See Mandarin
Congratulations to Charros Teacher of the Year, Amy Miller!!
Scottsdale Charros and SUSD Announce the 2012 Outstanding Students and Educators
The Scottsdale Charros are pleased to announce the 2012 Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) outstanding students and educators. On Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2, the outstanding educator honorees were presented with a congratulatory note and gift from the Charros by their school’s principal and will be honored by their peers and the community during the 27th Annual Outstanding Students and Educators Awards Banquet on Friday night, April 27 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Paradise Valley-Scottsdale.
“The Scottsdale Unified School District is very grateful to have the support of the Scottsdale Charros. The awards recognize and help motivate our teachers and students to continue performing at high levels,” said Superintendent Dr. David J. Peterson. See Charros
Congratulations to all Charros Teachers in the Scottsdale Unified School District as well as the Cherokee Charros teachers nominated throughout the years.
Past Cherokee Charros Teachers of the Year:
| 1993 | Georgie Adams | 2003 | Barbara Paulson |
| 1994 | Stephanie Carmody | 2004 | Stacey Greene |
| 1995 | Shirley Thorne | 2005 | Steve Ouchi* |
| 1996 | B.J. Wiggins | 2006 | Rose Riney |
| 1997 | Mary Cree | 2007 | Pam Hornbeck |
| 1998 | Lynne Carroll | 2008 | Dana Bair* |
| 1999 | Julie Sparks | 2009 | Bronwyn Milhaven |
| 2000 | Holly Rich | 2010 | Diane Dodge |
| 2001 | Patty Geninatti | 2011 | Michael Wacaser* |
| 2002 | Sheila Clasby* | 2012 | Amy Miller* |
* Active Cherokee Teachers
Cherokee teachers Judy Droz and Cathy Weise have also been awarded the Charros Outstanding Teacher of the Year! Both of these educators received their nominations when they were teaching at other SUSD schools.
Cherokee Student Handbook
Please click here to view the Cherokee Student Handbook.
Attendance Information - Please Read!
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is committed to regular attendance as the key to much of the success a student may gain from his/her educational program. It is the responsibility of the school to keep parents/guardians informed of actions that might have a detrimental effect upon the educational growth of individual students.
In compliance with state and local laws, policies, and procedures, please be aware of SUSD’s attendance policies (policies can be viewed at this link). Specifically, Arizona state law says that it is unlawful for any child between the ages of six and sixteen to fail to attend school during the hours school is in session, unless exempt due to extenuating circumstances as outlined in A.R.S. 15-802, 15-803.
Please help your child get to school each day and make sure that all absences are called in (480-484-7002 or 7003) prior to the start of school. Otherwise, please expect an automated call reporting your child(ren) absent.
Thank you, in advance, for helping us to preserve the learning environment at Cherokee.
Please help your child get to school each day and make sure that all absences are called in (480-484-7002 or 7003) prior to the start of school. Otherwise, please expect an automated call reporting your child(ren) absent.
Thank you, in advance, for helping us to preserve the learning environment at Cherokee.
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