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HDS Hawk Happenings Sept. 19, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 9/19/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
This month we are working on our AVID WICOR strategy for organization. Students will be learning to utilize their binders for organization. Please be sure that students have their binders with dividers in them each day and encourage them to show you their organized biner to support their organization goal this month.
One great way to support organization is to arrive to school on time by driving safely. You may have noticed the CHP car monitoring drivers on Friday after school. They are working hard to support a safe route to school including enforcing no U-turns in front of the school. Please be sure to use the bus loop to turn around and do not make u-turns in front of the school. We want to be sure that all of our students are safe in their route to school.
Hawk Happenings for the Week of September 19th:
Monday, September 19
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 2:20-3:30pm
- Volleyball Game @ VHS vs. Knight Prep. - JV Girls 3:15, Varsity Girls 3:45, Varsity Boys 4:30
Tuesday, September 20
- MOH Day - Class Lesson - What is Medal of Honor?
- Volleyball - Shadow Day Event @ VHS 3:00pm
Wednesday, September 21
- Early Release - Dismissal @ 1:10pm
- 100-Mile Club 1:10-2:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 1:30-2:30pm
- Varsity Volleyball Practice 1:30-3:00pm
Thursday, September 22
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 2:30-3:30pm
- Volleyball Game at SOAR Prep - JV Girls 4:00, JV Boys 4:30, Varsity Girls 5:00, Varsity Boys 5:45
Friday, September 23
- 1st Quarter Progress Reports Out
- Spirit Squad Meeting 2:30-3:30pm
- Hawks Pride - Wear HDS Colors
Our first Shadow Day event hosted at Vasquez High School and the VHS Volleyball team is this Tuesday. We welcome the Hawks to cheer on the Mustangs on Tuesday, September 20th starting at 3pm.
The Spirit Squad is starting up with a team meeting. Any students interested in joining the Spirit Squad should attend the meeting this Friday, September 23rd at 2:30pm.
Save the date for our next home game and the Ribbon Cutting for our HDS Gym. September 30th at 2:30pm we will have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to showcase the amazing gym banners sponsored by Agua Dulce Airport. Come see our transformed gym filled with Hawks Pride and then stay to watch our last Volleyball games of the regular season!
Have a great week and Go Hawks!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Sept. 12, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 9/12/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
This month we are working on our AVID WICOR strategy for organization. Students will be learning to utilize their binders for organization. Please be sure that students have their binders with dividers in them each day and encourage them to show you their organized biner to support their organization goal this month.
One great way to support organization is to arrive to school on time. Students should arrive by 7:55am, when the first bell rings. Arrival by 7:55 ensures that students will be in their seats, ready to learn at 8:00am, the start of the school day. Last week was a great week and we hope to see students working hard to arrive on time this week. Let's aim for no tardies this week!
Hawk Happenings for the Week of September 12th:
Monday, September 12
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 2:20-3:30pm
- Varsity Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday, September 13
- Volleyball Game at VHS vs. Challenger - JV Girls 3:00, Varsity Girls 3:30, Varsity Boys 4:15
Wednesday, September 14
- Hawks Spirit Rally 12:40pm
- Early Release - Dismissal @ 1:10pm
- 100-Mile Club 1:10-2:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 1:30-2:30pm
- Volleyball Game at Cal City - JV Girls 2:45, JV Boys 3:15, Varsity Girls 3:45, Varsity Boys 4:30
Thursday, September 15
- DELAC Meeting at District Office 8:45am
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Hawks Family Game Night 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, September 16
- End of 1st Quarter
- JV Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 2:30-4:00
- Cross Country Practice 2:30-3:30pm
- Hawks Pride - Wear HDS Colors
Be sure to join us for our Hawks Family Game Night on Thursday, September 15th starting at 5:30pm.
Save the date for our first Shadow Day event hosted at Vasquez High School and the VHS Volleyball team. We welcome the Hawks to cheer on the Mustangs on Tuesday, September 20th starting at 3pm.
The Spirit Squad is starting up with a team meeting. Any students interested in joining the Spirit Squad should attend the meeting on Friday, September 23rd at 2:30pm.
Have a great week and Go Hawks!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Sept. 5, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 9/5/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
This month we are working on our AVID WICOR strategy for organization. Students will be learning to utilize their planner to record assignments, monitor their grades, and set goals for themselves. Please be sure that students have their planners with them each day and encourage them to show you their planner to support their organization goal this month.
One great way to support organization is to arrive to school on time. Students should arrive by 7:55am, when the first bell rings. Arrival by 7:55 ensures that students will be in their seats, ready to learn at 8:00am, the start of the school day. In the great words of Bo Schembechler, "Early is on time and on time is late." Let's work to be on time this week.
Hawk Happenings for the Week of September 5th:
Monday, September 5
- No School
Tuesday, September 6
- Volleyball Game at Knight Prep. - JV Girls 4:15, Varsity Girls 4:5, Varsity Boys 5:30
Wednesday, September 7
- HDS Booster Club Meeting 9:00am in Library
- Early Release - Dismissal @ 1:10pm
- 100-Mile Club 1:10-2:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 1:30-2:30pm
Thursday, September 8
- Varsity Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 12:30-2:00pm
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
Friday, September 9
- JV Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 2:30-4:00
- Cross Country Practice 2:30-3:30pm
- Hawks Pride - Wear HDS Colors
Save the Date for our Hawks Family Game Night on Thursday, September 15th starting at 5:30pm.
Have a great week and Go Hawks!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 29, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/29/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
This month we are working on our AVID WICOR strategy for organization. Students will be learning to utilize their planner to record assignments, monitor their grades, and set goals for themselves. Please be sure that students have their planners with them each day and encourage them to show you their planner to support their organization goal this month.
One great way to support organization is to arrive to school on time. Students should arrive by 7:55am, when the first bell rings. Arrival by 7:55 ensures that students will be in their seats, ready to learn at 8:00am, the start of the school day. In the great words of Bo Schembechler, "Early is on time and on time is late." Let's work to be on time this week.
Hawk Happenings for the Week of August 29th:
Monday, August 29
- 100-Mile Club Meeting at Lunch
- Cross Country Practice 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, August 30
- JV Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 2:30-4:00
Wednesday, August 31
- Early Release - Dismissal @ 1:10pm
- Varsity Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 1:30-3:00pm
- Cross Country Practice 1:30-2:30pm
Thursday, September 1
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 12:05pm
- Varsity Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 12:30-2:00pm
- Back to School Night - 5:30-7:40pm
Friday, September 2
- JV Volleyball Practice - Boys/Girls 2:30-4:00
- Cross Country Practice 2:30-3:30pm
- Hawks Pride - Wear HDS Colors
We look forward to seeing all of our parents at Back to School Night on September 1st.
Have a great week and Go Hawks!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 22, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/22/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
We are excited to be kicking off practice for Volleyball and Cross Country this week. Our ASB is busy developing the theme for the school year and preparing candidates to run for our ASB Officers. Be sure to check out our full newsletter attached for all of the important dates and events happening this week.
A few reminders:
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- Bell Schedule - Dismissal is at regular time, 2:20pm today.
- Dress Code
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- Our High Desert School Dress Code will be enforced. Please remind your students to double-check their attire to ensure that they are dressed appropriately.
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- Cell Phones and Gum
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- We are a NO cell phone and no gum campus. Students are expected turn off cell phones when then arrive on campus and leave them in their backpack. Gum should be left at home.
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- Water Bottles
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- Please have students bring a refillable water bottle to school each day. We have filtered water refil stations and we want to be sure that students stay hydrated, especially during PE.
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- Health Updates
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- We do have ongoing guidelines regarding masks. Nurse Cari Wright will be sending letters to families if there is a positive COVID-19 case on campus. Please read the updated guidelines if you receive a letter.
- Medications - Please see the email from Nurse Cari Wright on August 18, 2022. If your child has a severe allergy, asthma, or other medical condition that requires an epi pen, an inhaler, or specific medication, please have your doctor’s office complete the form and check in the medication with the Nurse Cari. We want to be sure that all students have ready access to what they need. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Cari at 661-575-7022 or email cwright@aadusd.k12.ca.us
- 7th grade TDAP - please ensure that your student is up to date with their TDAP and that the school office has updated vaccination records. It is a requirement for all students in 7th grade and up to have TDAP vaccination.
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- Pick up and Drop Off
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- For drop-off, please see the attached diagram. Students will be dropped off at the gate in front of the main office and will continue to the gate in front of the MPR to enter the quad. Students will remain in the Quad in the mornings. The bell will ring at 7:55am for students to line up at their first class. Parents will proceed down Antelope Woods Rd. They will pull into the bus loop and follow it around to exit. For the safety of all of our students, please do not make a U-turn.
- For pick-up, parents will follow the same procedure. Students will wait on the sidewalk area for their ride and parents will follow through the bus loop to exit after picking up their student.
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- Transportation
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- For Questions regarding transportation, please contact Wanda Guzik at the district office (661) 269-5802 or email wguzik@aadusd.k12.ca.us
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- Lunch
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- AADUSD will be serving food to ALL students at break and lunch. Students may still choose to bring their own food, but food will also be provided to all students.
- Thank you to all of the families who completed the meal application. Your participation and submission of this important document helps to secure funding for food for all students.
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- Visitors on Campus
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- All parents and visitors to the campus must sign in using their ID through the Raptor system in the front office in order to enter the campus.
- Parent Volunteers will need to be fingerprinted through the District Office to volunteer on campus.
September 1, 2022 - Back to School Night
- Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1 for Back to School Night beginning at 5:30 pm.
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 19, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/19/2022 7:00:00 AMDear High Desert Hawk Families,
Today is our Hawks Pride Day! We can’t wait to see all of our High Desert Hawks decked out in green, white, and black. We also have a fun Friday planned with music on the quad.
A few reminders:
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- Bell Schedule - Dismissal is at regular time, 2:20pm today.
- Dress Code
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- Our High Desert School Dress Code will be enforced. Please remind your students to double-check their attire to ensure that they are dressed appropriately.
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- Cell Phones and Gum
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- We are a NO cell phone and no gum campus. Students are expected turn off cell phones when then arrive on campus and leave them in their backpack. Gum should be left at home.
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- Water Bottles
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- Please have students bring a refillable water bottle to school each day. We have filtered water refil stations and we want to be sure that students stay hydrated, especially during PE.
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- Health Updates
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- We do have ongoing guidelines regarding masks. Nurse Cari Wright will be sending letters to families if there is a positive COVID-19 case on campus. Please read the updated guidelines if you receive a letter.
- Medications - Please see the email from Nurse Cari Wright on August 18, 2022. If your child has a severe allergy, asthma, or other medical condition that requires an epi pen, an inhaler, or specific medication, please have your doctor’s office complete the form and check in the medication with the Nurse Cari. We want to be sure that all students have ready access to what they need. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Cari at 661-575-7022 or email cwright@aadusd.k12.ca.us
- 7th grade TDAP - please ensure that your student is up to date with their TDAP and that the school office has updated vaccination records. It is a requirement for all students in 7th grade and up to have TDAP vaccination.
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- Student Schedules
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- If students have not picked up their schedule, it will be available in the school office.
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- Pick up and Drop Off
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- For drop-off, please see the attached diagram. Students will be dropped off at the gate in front of the main office and will continue to the gate in front of the MPR to enter the quad. Students will remain in the Quad in the mornings. The bell will ring at 7:55am for students to line up at their first class. Parents will proceed down Antelope Woods Rd. They will pull into the bus loop and follow it around to exit. For the safety of all of our students, please do not make a U-turn.
- For pick-up, parents will follow the same procedure. Students will wait on the sidewalk area for their ride and parents will follow through the bus loop to exit after picking up their student.
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- Transportation
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- For Questions regarding transportation, please contact Wanda Guzik at the district office (661) 269-5802 or email wguzik@aadusd.k12.ca.us
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- Lunch
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- AADUSD will be serving food to ALL students at break and lunch. Students may still choose to bring their own food, but food will also be provided to all students.
- Thank you to all of the families who completed the meal application. Your participation and submission of this important document helps to secure funding for food for all students.
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- Visitors on Campus
- All parents and visitors to the campus must sign in using their ID through the Raptor system in the front office in order to enter the campus.
- Parent Volunteers will need to be fingerprinted through the District Office to volunteer on campus.
August 18 and 19, 2022 - Regular Block Schedule Days
- August 18 - Period 0, 1, 2, 3 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
- August 19 - Period 0, 4, 5, 6 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
- Students will be utilizing their planners every day. Please ensure that their planner and school supplies are in their backpack daily.
August 19, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Volleyball Tryouts in the MPR
- Wishing good luck to all of the student athletes who are trying out! More details about the season will be shared once the team members are determined.
- Attire for tryouts: Athletic shoes, knee pads, and shorts. Players should bring a water bottle. All students need to complete the Athletic Clearance online as well as submitting proof of a physical prior to the first day of practice.
August 19, 2022 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm
- Cross Country Information Meeting in HDS Library
- Cross Country is having an informational meeting today in the Library after school. Come meet the coaches and get more information about how to join the team this season. If you have any questions about Cross Country, please contact head coach, Mrs. T mtawfik@aadusd.k12.ca.us
- Practices for Cross Country will be after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
August 19, 2022 - Spirit Day
- Show your Hawks Pride and Wear Green, Black, and White on Friday!
September 1, 2022 - Back to School Night
- Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1 for Back to School Night beginning at 5:30 pm.
This week, there was a great article in the Washinton Post entitled, “Five Ways to Help Your Children Have a Better School Year.” It contains some excellent tips and strategies to support our kids as they persevere through the challenging last few years.
August 19, 2022 Spanish Newsletter
Have a great evening and GO HAWKS!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 18, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/18/2022 7:00:00 AMGood morning High Desert Hawks and Families!
What a fantastic first day of school yesterday! The campus was filled with students eager to get back to school, see each other, and meet their amazing teachers! Thank to all of the parents, students, and especially staff members who made the first day of school a big success!
A few reminders:
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- Bell Schedule - Dismissal is at regular time, 2:20pm today.
- Student Schedules
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- If students have not picked up their schedule, it will be available in the school office.
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- Pick up and Drop Off
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- For drop-off, please see the attached diagram. Students will be dropped off at the gate in front of the main office and will continue to the gate in front of the MPR to enter the quad. Students will be remain in the Quad in the mornings. The bell will ring at 7:55am for students to line up at their first class. Parents will proceed down Antelope Woods Rd. They will pull into the bus loop and follow it around to exit. For the safety of all of our students, please do not make a U-turn.
- For pick-up, parents will follow the same procedure. Students will wait on the sidewalk area for their ride and parents will follow through the bus loop to exit after picking up their student.
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- Transportation
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- For Questions regarding transportation, please contact Wanda Guzik at the district office (661) 269-5802 or email wguzik@aadusd.k12.ca.us
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- Dress Code
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- Our High Desert School Dress Code will be enforced. Please remind your students to double-check their attire to ensure that they are dressed appropriately.
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- Cell Phones and Gum
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- We are a NO cell phone and no gum campus. Students are expected turn off cell phones when then arrive on campus and leave them in their backpack. Gum should be left at home.
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- Lunch
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- AADUSD will be serving food to ALL students at break and lunch. Students may still choose to bring their own food, but food will also be provided to all students.
- Thank you to all of the families who completed the meal application. Your participation and submission of this important document helps to secure funding for food for all students.
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- Visitors on Campus
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- All parents and visitors to the campus must sign in using their ID through the Raptor system in the front office in order to enter the campus.
- Parent Volunteers will need to be fingerprinted through the District Office to volunteer on campus.
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- Dress Code
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- Our High Desert School Dress Code will be enforced. Please remind your students to double-check their attire to ensure that they are dressed appropriately.
August 18, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Grades 6, 7, 8 Florida Trip Parent Meeting
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- We invite parents of all interested students to attend an information meeting. Parents can attend either in person or via zoom. There will be two meetings on Thursday night.
- In Person 6:00pm in Room 308
- Zoom 6:30pm
- We invite parents of all interested students to attend an information meeting. Parents can attend either in person or via zoom. There will be two meetings on Thursday night.
August 18 and 19, 2022 - Regular Block Schedule Days
- August 18 - Period 0, 1, 2, 3 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
- August 19 - Period 0, 4, 5, 6 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
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- Students will be utilizing their planners every day. Please ensure that their planner and school supplies are in their backpack daily.
August 18 and 19, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Volleyball Tryouts in the MPR
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- Wishing good luck to all of the student athletes who are trying out! More details about the season will be shared once the team members are determined.
- Attire for tryouts: Athletic shoes, knee pads, and shorts. Players should bring a water bottle. All students need to complete the Athletic Clearance online as well as submitting proof of a physical prior to the first day of practice.
August 19, 2022 - Spirit Day
- Show your Hawks Pride and Wear Green, Black, and White on Friday!
September 1, 2022 - Back to School Night
- Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1 for Back to School Night beginning at 5:30 pm.
Have a great evening and GO HAWKS!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 16, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/16/2022 7:00:00 AMGood evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
We are super excited to welcome all of our Hawks back on campus tomorrow!
August 17, 2022 - First Day of School 8:00 am to 1:10 pm - EARLY RELEASE DAY
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- Please see attached bell schedule and calendar in your e-mail.
- Student Schedules
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- If students have not picked up their schedule, it will be available in the school office tomorrow morning.
- All students will receive a new copy of their schedule in their AVID Advisory/First Period as well to ensure that all students know where to go tomorrow.
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- Pick up and Drop Off
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- For drop-off, please see the attached diagram. Students will be dropped off at the gate in front of the main office and will continue to the gate in front of the MPR to enter the quad. Students will be remain in the Quad in the mornings. The bell will ring at 7:55am for students to line up at their first class. Parents will proceed down Crown Valley Rd. They will pull into the bus loop and follow it around to exit. For the safety of all of our students, please do not make a U-turn.
- For pick-up, parents will follow the same procedure. Students will wait on the sidewalk area for their ride and parents will follow through the bus loop to exit after picking up their student.
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- Transportation
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- For Questions regarding transportation, please contact Wanda Guzik at the district office (661) 269-5802 or email wguzik@aadusd.k12.ca.us
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- Lunch
- AADUSD will be serving food to ALL students at break and lunch. Students may still choose to bring their own food, but food will also be provided to all students.
- Thank you to all of the families who completed the meal application. Your participation and submission of this important document helps to secure funding for food for all students.
- Visitors on Campus
-
- All parents and visitors to the campus must sign in using their ID through the Raptor system in the front office in order to enter the campus.
- Parent Volunteers will need to be fingerprinted through the District Office to volunteer on campus.
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- Dress Code
- Our High Desert School Dress Code will be enforced. Please remind your students to double-check their attire to ensure that they are dressed appropriately.
August 18, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Grades 6, 7, 8 Florida Trip Parent Meeting
- We invite parents of all interested students to attend an information meeting. Parents can attend either in person or via zoom. There will be two meetings on Thursday night.
- In Person 6:00pm in Room 308
- Zoom 6:30pm
- We invite parents of all interested students to attend an information meeting. Parents can attend either in person or via zoom. There will be two meetings on Thursday night.
August 18 and 19, 2022 - Regular Block Schedule Days
- August 18 - Period 0, 1, 2, 3 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
- August 19 - Period 0, 4, 5, 6 with Dismissal at 2:20pm
- Students will be utilizing their planners every day. Please ensure that their planner and school supplies are in their backpack daily.
August 18 and 19, 2022 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
- Volleyball Tryouts in the MPR
- Wishing good luck to all of the student-athletes who are trying out! More details about the season will be shared once the team members are determined.
- Attire for tryouts: Athletic shoes, knee pads, and shorts. Players should bring a water bottle. All students need to complete the Athletic Clearance online as well as submitting proof of a physical prior to the first day of practice.
August 19, 2022 - Spirit Day
- Show your Hawks Pride and Wear Green, Black, and White on Friday!
September 1, 2022 - Back to School Night
- Join us on Thursday, Sept. 1 for Back to School Night beginning at 5:30 pm.
Have a great evening and GO HAWKS!
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 7, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/7/2022 7:00:00 AMDear High Desert Hawk Families,
Welcome to High Desert School! I hope that you are having a wonderful summer vacation and anticipating the beginning of a new school year. Registration Packet Pick-up went very smoothly. We are grateful to all of our High Desert community for their engagement in making the process run smoothly. Tomorrow, we will begin our annual school registration days during which parents and students will prepare for the first day of school, including course schedule distribution and information processing.
Please be sure to log in to Aeries and complete the online Document/Policy Review prior to arriving on Registration Day.
The following schedule is designed to help students and parents navigate the start of the year with relative ease.
August 8 and 9, 2022 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each day
- Formal Registration for Full Time Students (Aug. 8 - 5/6th Grade, Aug. 9 - 7/8th Grade)
- Submit documents from your registration packet
- Take your school photo for the yearbook and school ID card
- All students must adhere to the school dress code for ID card photos.
- Receive course schedule for the fall semester
- Schedule changes will be limited to cases of scheduling errors or omissions.
- Receive Student Planner and Textbooks
- Purchase Yearbooks/Spirit Packs/Spirit Wear/Athletic Wear
- Learn ways for parents to Participate/Support High Desert Hawks (Booster Club, SSC, ELAC, etc.)
- Complete meal application - Application may be completed online prior to registration day.
- Login to Aeries - Login and Document/Policy Review may be completed online prior to registration day.
August 11, 2022 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Office Closed for Staff to attend Professional Development
August 12, 2022 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Make-Up Registration Day
- If you are not available to register during your scheduled time, you may attend make-up registration day. Photos will only be taken on August 8-9 and are not available on the make-up registration day.
- Please note that course options can be significantly limited for students who wait until make-up registration to request course changes; we highly advise that you attend your scheduled registration date and time.
August 16, 2022 - 8:00am to 10:00am
- Office Closed for Staff to attend District Meeting
August 17, 2022 - 8:00 am
- First Day of School
- Classes begin Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. The first period bell rings at 8:00 am and school dismissal is at 1:10 pm for Early Release Wednesday.
August 18, 2022 - 8:00am
- Second Day of School and Regular Dismissal Day
- Classes begin at 8:00am and dismissal is at 2:20pm.
If you have any questions about the registration process or the first days of school, please contact us at (661) 269-0310.
August 7, 2022 Spanish Newsletter
GO HAWKS!
- Formal Registration for Full Time Students (Aug. 8 - 5/6th Grade, Aug. 9 - 7/8th Grade)
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HDS Hawk Happenings Aug. 1, 2022
Posted by Michelle VanOrnum on 8/1/2022 7:00:00 AMDear High Desert Hawk Families,
Welcome to High Desert School! I hope that you are having a wonderful summer vacation and anticipating the beginning of a new school year. Next week, we will host our annual school registration days during which parents and students will prepare for the first day of school, including course schedule distribution and information processing.
The following schedule is designed to help students and parents navigate the start of the year with relative ease.
August 1, 2022 - 7:30 am to 3:00 pm daily
- High Desert School Office Re-Opens
- We would like to welcome and introduce our amazing new office staff.
- School Secretary - Heather Campbell
- Office Clerk - Monique Ortiz
- Stop in with any questions, needs, or just to say hello and meet the new staff.
- We would like to welcome and introduce our amazing new office staff.
August 4 and 5, 2021 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each day
- Registration Packet Pick-up
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- All students/parents must pick-up their personalized registration packet in the main office on campus. Due to the inclusion of student data in all packets, only students or parents with valid picture ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) are authorized to pick-up student registration packets.
- These packets include key forms that must be completed and submitted during your scheduled registration time (see schedule below).
- Please note that some forms require parent signatures and must be completed prior to registration; students with incomplete paperwork will not be permitted to register.
- Please be prepared to pay any outstanding balances on school accounts or textbook delinquencies upon your arrival.
August 3, 2022 - 9:00am in the High Desert Library
- High Desert Booster Club Meeting for all interested parents
- This will be the first meeting of the school year and we welcome all parents to attend. Come find out the great things that our amazing Booster Club is working on for the upcoming school year.
August 8 and 9, 2022 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each day
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- Submit documents from your registration packet
- Take your school photo for the yearbook and school ID card
- All students must adhere to the school dress code for ID card photos.
- Receive course schedule for the fall semester
- Schedule changes will be limited to cases of scheduling errors or omissions.
- Receive Student Planner and Textbooks
- Purchase Yearbooks/Spirit Packs/Spirit Wear/Athletic Wear
- Learn ways for parents to Participate/Support High Desert Hawks (Booster Club, SSC, ELAC, etc.)
- Complete meal application
- Login to Aeries
August 11, 2022 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Office Closed for Staff to attend Professional Development
August 12, 2022 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Make-Up Registration Day
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- If you are not available to register during your scheduled time, you may attend make-up registration day. Please note that course options can be significantly limited for students who wait until make-up registration to request course changes; we highly advise that you attend your scheduled registration date and time.
August 16, 2022 - 8:00am to 10:00am
- Office Closed for Staff to attend District Meeting
August 17, 2022 - 8:00 am
- First Day of School
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- Classes begin Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. The first period bell rings at 8:00 am and school dismissal is at 1:10 pm for Early Release Wednesday.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact us at (661) 269-0310.
August 1, 2022 Spanish Newsletter
GO HAWKS!
- High Desert School Office Re-Opens