DHHS News For August 2011

• SnapGrades is now JupiterGrades!

The online grading program utilized by Desert Hills to keep parents and students continually informed about grades and attendance has changed its name. But the exceptional program remains the same.

With JupiterGrades, you can log in any time to check your student’s grades, homework, missing assignments, test scores and report cards, in addition to communicating with teachers. The system is secure, and no one else can view your personal information.

We strongly urge parents to use the JupiterGrades website. One of the most significant factors in school achievement is effective communication between students, teachers and parents. At Desert Hills, we believe JupiterGrades is the ideal program to enhance this communication.

JupiterGrades is accessible at www.jupitergrades.com. For more information, call the front office at 480-813-1151.

• School Begins Monday, Aug. 8th! We hope you have enjoyed your summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Get Ready For Cougar Sports!

Get ready for the new year in DHHS Sports!

Football conditioning is now underway for the upcoming Desert Hills season, and preparation for cheerleading and volleyball begins with the new school year, starting the week of Aug. 8th! Contact us now for information on joining the fighting Cougars!

New Student Orientation Scheduled In July

Orientation for new students at Desert Hills High School is fast approaching!

New Student Orientation for freshmen will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 19, at the DHHS campus. Orientation for new students in grades 10, 11 and 12 will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 20.

Orientation topics include:

* School Policies
* Scheduling
* Transportation
* Sports Sign-Up
* Club Sign-Up
* Attendance Policies

We look forward to seeing you next week! For more information, call the school office at 480-813-1151.

Win Harkins Movie Money At Our Ice Cream Social!

Win Harkins Movie Money and GameStop credit at Desert Hills High School's Open House and Ice Cream Social, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.

Come and visit the school, take a tour and enjoy an ice cream sundae or a root beer float. A raffle will be held for $20 in Harkins Movie Money, $20 in GameStop credit, and other great prizes. Beat the heat and join us for a fun afternoon!

Call the school office at 480-813-1151 for more information.

Desert Hills Expands College Credit Offerings

Students at Desert Hills High School in Gilbert now have more opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.

This year, juniors and seniors can take several courses at the DHHS campus in conjunction with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Students earn three college credits for each course completed, as part of the DHHS Dual Enrollment College Program.

Courses offered in the 2011-2012 school year will be Introduction to Business (GBS 151) and Accounting Principles (ACC 111) in the fall. English 101 will be offered in the spring, and space is limited.

Desert Hills High School is located at the northeast corner of Val Vista and Ray roads in Gilbert. For more information on this educational opportunity, contact the DHHS front office at 480-813-1151.

Liberty Arts Academy Sponsors "Christmas In July"

Hayden, a fourth-grade student at Liberty Arts Academy in Mesa, has a deep appreciation for toys and games, as do most children his age.

But unlike other elementary-age kids, Hayden has turned his personal interest into a public service movement, by creating a summer toy drive to help children languishing in hospitals over the holidays.

“Hayden’s Summer Toy Drive” will be featured as part of the “Children’s Health and Wellness Carnival,” slated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Liberty Arts Academy, 3015 S. Power Road, in Mesa.

Guests can gain entrance to the carnival by providing a toy for the drive, or a donation. Toys will go to children in local hospitals during the holidays. Hayden’s goal is to ensure that no child goes without a present this season. He calls it “Christmas in July.”

Liberty Arts Academy, a sister school to Desert Hills High serving children in grades K-8, is seeking sponsors for the event. Those interested should contact School Leader Cheri Wasiel at 480-830-3444.

Desert Hills Offers "The Leona Promise"

Desert Hills High School is pleased to announce an exciting college scholarship opportunity available to our students!

Desert Hills is offering a $1,000 annual college scholarship to any student attending Desert Hills for four years. This scholarship, renewable for four years up to a maximum amount of $4,000, is open to any qualifying students who graduate from Desert Hills and attend an approved post-secondary program, four-year college or university. Students must be continuously enrolled at Desert Hills from 9th through 12th grades.

For more information on this scholarship opportunity and qualification requirements, contact the DHHS front office at 480-813-1151.