FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
2nd SEMESTER
Finals Week:
Friday, May 17th = Modified C day with
review / 5th period final
Monday May 20th = Finals 1, 3, 7
Tuesday May 21st = Finals 2, 4, 6
FRIDAY, MAY 17TH
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:54 – 7:24 (Final Exam)
ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:30 – 7:37
TEST (REVIEWS)
1 7:37 – 8:07
2 8:13 – 8:43
3 8:49 – 9:19
4 9:25 – 9:55
5 10:01 10:31
6 10:37 – 11:07
7 11:13 – 11:43
LUNCH 11:49 – 12:19
5th PERIOD 12:25 – 2:25 (Final Exam)
MONDAY, MAY 20th
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:00 – 6:54 (Final Exam)
1st 7:30 – 9:30 (Final Exam)
PASSING PERIOD BREAK 9:30 -9:42
3rd 9:42 – 11:42 (Final Exam)
LUNCH 11:48 – 12:18
7th 12:24 – 2:24 (Final Exam)
Announcements 2:24 – 2:25
TUESDAY, MAY 21ST
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:00 – 6:54 (Final Exam)
2nd 7:30 – 9:30 (Final Exam)
PASSING PERIOD BREAK 9:30 -9:42
4th 9:42 – 11:42 (Final Exam)
LUNCH 11:48 – 12:18
6th 12:24 – 2:24 (Final Exam)
Announcements 2:24 – 2:25
Make up finals will be given on May 22. All students are required to take a final exam in each class.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
10 & 13 ………….. Senior Final Exams
Senior Finals: May 10 (Periods 2, 4, 5, 6)
May 13 (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7)
17 Underclassmen Yearbook Distribution, 1pm
18 Graduation Day! GRADUATION CEREMONY @ 10:30AM – 11:30 AM @ TINGLEY.
20-21 Underclass Final Exams
22 Last day of classes/Make-up exams
End of 6th 6 week & 2nd Semester
The end of second semester report cards will be mailed home.
IMPORTANT
CLASS INFORMATION
Senior Class of 2013
Schedule of Senior Events
May 15
Cap/Gown Distribution in PAC, 8 am – 10:45 am
MANDATORY Practice in the Gym, 11 am – 1 pm
Senior Bar-B-Que/Yearbook Distribution 6:30 pm – 8 pm
ALL FEES OWED MUST BE PAID TO PICK UP GOWN
**Robing/Graduation Practice ~ 11am – 1pm ~ Main Gym
**Senior Bar-B-Q/Yearbook ~ 6:30pm-8pm ~ Cafeteria
May 16 … MANDATORY – SENIOR HONORS ASSEMBLY & ROBING
CEREMONY ~ 6:30PM (MAIN GYM)
~SENIORS REPORT @ 6PM
~PARENT REPORT @ 6PM
May 18 ……GRADUATION CEREMONY STARTS @ 10:30AM – 11:30 AM @ TINGLEY.
*DOORS OPEN AT 9:30AM FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS. NO BALLOONS, NOISE MAKERS, SIGNS, ETC.
SENIOR INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY INFORMATION ON THIS SHEET, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT MS. RIVERA IN THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE (B1) 345-9021 x54224. CAP AND GOWNS NEED TO BE PURCHASED AT CAMPUS SPECIALTIES. (275-9357, 1529 EUBANK NE Suite B) THOSE SENIORS WHO DO NOTATTEND ALL GRADUATION EVENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WALK THE LINE. ALL EVENTS BELOW ARE MANDATORY.
Be sure to leave purses, cameras and other personal belongings with friends/relatives before you check into the Graduation Line. You may not carry personal items with you through the graduation line there is not a place to check them in. If you do take any of the items to the commencements they will be confiscated and you will have to come to the school the next day to pick it up, cell phones included. Chewing gum and sunglasses are not allowed at the Honors Assembly or Graduation. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY, PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR FAMILY, GET A FORM FROM MS. RIVERA, YOU AND YOUR PARENT MUST SIGN THE FORM, AND RETURN IT TO MS. RIVERA. YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR DIPLOMA AT VALLEY FROM THE REGISTRAR THE WEEK AFTER GRADUATION.
GRADUATION APPAREL: EVERYONE MUST WEAR A CAP AND GOWN THAT HAS BEEN PURCHASED THROUGH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL’S CONTRACTED VENDOR. (Write your name on the inside of your cap before the first assembly)
GIRLS: Black or White dressy dress (same length as your gown or shorter) or dressy Pantsuit; dressy shoes (NO FLIP FLOPS)
BOYS: Black or White dress shirt, dress pants and dress shoes.
NO TENNIS SHOES ALLOWED!
Caps must be parallel to floor. Tassel on right side. No caps on back of head.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE ATTIRE, PLEASE CONTACT ACTIVITIES OFFICE. ALL EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE MANDATORY. Be on time for all events.
Congratulations to all our Valley High School Seniors
Class of 2013!!!
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Official transcript requests needed for college admission etc., must be ordered three school days in advance; the first four are free, then it is $2.00 per transcript. Order forms are available in the Registrar’s Office.
MANDATORY FOR ALL GRADUATING SENIORS!!!
All Graduating Seniors must complete their Final Next Step Plan by May 1st. A Parent signature will need to be on this form. Parents, please contact your student’s advisor to made arrangements to get this form completed. This form must be on record in order for a senior to walk the graduation line.
BOOKROOM NEWS FOR SENIORS
Parents of Seniors:
Your student was given a courtesy inventory list of material (s) that is checked out in their name, it is on a bright orange paper. Make sure that the number of the barcode matches the number listed for EACH book. If not, you are responsible for any lost/damaged books. Any problems you may have need to be taken care of BEFORE graduation so this does not delay the graduation process. The Bookroom will only accept cash or money order. Note: This list will not reflect any check in/out of books after 3/20/13.
FYI- Bookroom Summer Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30am-3:00pm.
- DONATIONS:If you have a Valley Cap & Gown from previous years, then we would appreciate you donating it to the “Valley Gown Recycling Program.” Your gown will be given to a needy Valley graduate. Please contact Ms. Rivera at 345-9021 x54224 with any questions.End of Course (EoC) AssessmentsBeginning with the class of 2014
Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen
The EoC assessments measure a student’s proficiency in particular subjects. Passing the EoCs will be the primary way in which students can demonstrate competency in social studies and writing, which are not assessed in the standards based Assessment (SBA) or the High school Graduation Assessment (HSGA). The EoCs in other subjects offer an alternative demonstration of competency (ADC) for students who do not show competency by achieving passing scores on the SBA in reading, math, or science, or on College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicators delineated in the ADC manual.
Junior Class of 2014
End of Course Exams
Exams in US History and Writing during a two-week window starting on April 29. Students finishing Biology and Chemistry this school year will take an EoC in those courses during the same two-week window Students will be allowed to retake the EoC next year if they do not pass this year.
For the class of 2014
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Pass all required coursework – 25 credits
- Earn 1 credit in Dual Credit or Distance Education or AP/Honors and Career
- During your 2nd year – attempt to earn a combined score of 2273 on the Reading and Math SBA
- During your 3rd year – pass the Reading and Math SBA with a combined score of 2273
- During your 3rd year – pass the Science SBA with a score of 1138 #1
- During your 3rd year – pass the state end of course exam in US History #2
- During your 3rd year – pass the state end of course exam in English 11 #3
EVEN IF YOU EARNED A SCORE OF 2273 ON MATH AND READING IN YOUR 2nd YEAR YOU MUST TAKE THE READING AND MATH SBA IN YOUR 3rd YEAR TO MEET GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS!
If no combination of your test scores from your 2nd year in high school and your 3rd year in high school add up to 2273 you will be allowed to retake these tests in the fall of your 4th year in high school.
1. If you do not pass the Science SBA with an 1138 in your 3rd year you will be given the state end of course exam in Biology or Chemistry in your 4th year.
a. Any student currently in Biology or Chemistry will be given the end of course exam during regular class time the week of April 29. The score will be saved in case you don’t pass the science SBA during your 3rd year.
2. The US History state end of course exam will be in addition to the semester exam. (Junior Year)
3. The English 11 state end of course exam will be in addition to the semester exam. (Junior Year)
JUNIORS are encouraged to consider taking the ACT or SAT during the spring semester. These tests are used by colleges for: admission criteria, freshman course placement, and many scholarships. Fee waivers are available to those students qualifying for free or reduced lunches at school. Students can see Ms. Jones Garcia, College and Career Readiness Counselor in the counseling office for the waivers.
Sophomore Class of 2015
End of Course Exams
Students taking Chemistry will be taking an end of course exam the week of April 29th. This is not to be mistaken as their final.
Freshmen Class of 2016
End of Course Exams
Students taking Biology will be taking an end of course exam the week of April 29th. This is not to be mistaken as their final.
Parent Recommendation
CHECK IParent weekly and go over with your student
E-mail/call teachers for any concerns
Ask your student about what they learned and what assignments they have in each class nightly
Have a scheduled time for homework
Look in backpacks – check for lost assignments
Check agenda nightly
Utilize tutoring opportunities provided at Valley High School
Make sure your student is in school and on time daily with his/her ID on her.
Make sure Valley High School has current contact information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important information
Parents checking out students for the day is from
7:30 a.m.to 1:45 p.m.
No check outs after 1:45 PM
Enrollment and Disenrollment hours:
Monday through Friday
7:30 am to 11:00 am
Valley High School does not take birthday/flower delivery for students!! Please do not send cake or cupcakes to celebrate your student’s birthday during lunch in the Cafeteria. The students are having Cake fights and are making a mess on the floor and tables instead of eating them.
ID & Dress Code Policy
All students are required to wear their school IDs. If they do not have one, they will be sent to security to buy one, the cost is & $6.00 for 9th, 10th and 11th graders. The cost is $26.00 for seniors. All caps and hats should be left at home; if they are confiscated they will be kept until the end of the semester, no exceptions!
As spring arrives please remember dress code. All students are required to follow the APS dress code, please refer to the Student Handbook. If students are out of dress code they will call home for a change of clothes or/and put a T-shirt on.
Yearbook Information
Buy a piece of your high school memories and order your yearbook TODAY! Prices are $75 and will go up to $80 after May 1st. Valley High School no longer accepts checks and can only take cash and money orders. Please see Ms. Dillard in Room B-12 to place your order.
Valley Phone Extension List is changed!!
On January 11, 2013 the first two extension numbers for all staff at Valley High School was changed. All numbers will begin with the number 54 instead of 82, the next three numbers will remain the same. (example 54001 for Mr Griego).
Our main number will stay the same 345-9021
Bookroom Summer Hours
FYI- Bookroom Summer Hours are:
Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30am-3:00pm.
IPARENT
Parent Communication Tool, iParent
Valley High School is trying out iParent, a web-based communication tool that will give you information on your child’s grades, graded assignments, attendance and daily class schedule. Participation is optional. If you choose to participate, the first step is to obtain an iParent user name and password for each of your children.
Go to the website, SIS.APS.EDU/iParent, and enter your:
First and last name
Child’s ID number, as it is on his/her school badge
Child’s date of birth
If you have more than one child, you will need to go through steps above to get a user name and password for each one. If you are unable to log on to the site or the information is not correct, you will need to contact your school.
The website (SIS.APS.EDU/iParent) and iParent are in English only. If you have any problems or questions please check online help docs, or contact Miriam Shaw at extension 82215.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Students that are consistently tardy to class will be referred to Saturday Community Service.
Parent Advisory Council
Parents, get Involved with your student’s school!! The Parent Advisory Council meets once a month at 6:30 pm in the Valley Library. Please contact Rick Lowder for more information at: birdman7304@hotmail.com
Registration for the 2013-2014 school year.
Information will be sent in mid-July concerning registration dates for all students. Information will also be on our new website address: http://vhsvikings.com
*******ACT TESTING DATES*******
April 13, 2013 At Valley
June 8, 2012
Applications are now being accepted for AVID!!
What is AVID?
AVID is an elective course taken during the school day by 9th-11th grade students. Students are usually selected to enroll in an AVID class after an application process. Students will learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. If you would like to know more about the program, please contact Mrs. Romero, AVID site coordinator @ 345-9021 ext. 54222 or vde_romero@aps.edu.
VARSITY SPORTS
Attention Students: If you are trying out for a Winter/Spring Sports, you MUST get a physical before you are able to try out
MAY
2 Track, Varsity: Metro Championships Boys’
Prelims 3:30 pm
Track, Varsity: Metro Championships Girls’
Prelims 3:30 pm
Baseball Varsity: HHS @ VHS 4:00 pm
Softball Varsity: HHS @ VHS 4:00 pm
3 Track, Varsity: Metro Championships Finals 3:30 pm
8 NMAA State Championship: Tennis (TBD)
9 NMAA State Championship: Tennis (TBD)
10 NMAA State Championship: Baseball Round # 1
NMAA State Championship: Softball Round # 1 NMAA State Championship: Tennis (TBD)
Track, Varsity: District Track Meets (TBD)
11 NMAA State Championship: Baseball Round # 1
NMAA State Championship: Softball Round # 1
NMAA State Championship: Tennis (TBD)
Track, Varsity: District Track Meet (TBD)
13 NMAA State Championship: Golf (TBD)
14 NMAA State Championship: Golf (TBD)
15 NMAA State Championship: Baseball
(Albuquerque) (TBD)
16 NMAA State Championship: Softball (TBD)
17 NMAA State Championship: Baseball
(Albuquerque) (TBD)
NMAA State Championship: Softball (TBD)
NMAA State Championship: Track & Field (TBD)
18 NMAA State Championship: Baseball
(Albuquerque) (TBD)
NMAA State Championship: Softball (TBD)
NMAA State Championship: Track & Field (TBD)
ACTIVITIES
DRAMA
The final show for the year will be “5 slices of Insanity and a Dance”. 5 stories of how modern life can really wear a person down and a surprise at the end. April 11, 12, and 13 in the PAC at 7:00 pm. $3.00 at the door. Please come and bring 25 of your closest friends!!
Model United Nations
Valley High School Model United Nations will be attending the MUN Spring Draw at Sandia Prep on Saturday, April 20th. Students will gather to receive countries for the NMMUN 2013 State Conference held in Santa Fe at the Round House. They will also work on creating a list of global topics that will be debated about in November. We are looking for new members to join. Students that are interested should see Ms. Cunningham in D-27 or Mrs. Feliciano in the library for more information.
VALLEY ACADEMY
Academy Awards
April 17th 6:30 pm in the cafeteria
Invitation only!!
1) Valley Academy is currently receiving applications for the 2013-14 school years. Applications are available on our “vhsvikings” website, in the administration office, or please contact or visit the Academy office for more information: Ph: (505) 345-9021 Ext. 54006
2) Valley Academy, the Fine Arts Department, the Spanish Language Department along with other clubs are currently planning a collaborative art project to beautify our campus. The generous donation by the Parent Advisory Committee has allowed us to purchase over 500 ceramic tiles which will be decorated by our Valley students and will adorn our Academy garden area between C and D buildings among other areas. It is providing a wonderful opportunity for students and groups to showcase their artistic talent on the tiles which will also be personalized with each person’s signature and his/her year of graduation.
We are planning to present the finished project to Valley High School and the community prior to graduation 2013. The dedication will honor not only the artistry of Valley students, but also honor Cesar Quesada Rojas, who had a tremendously positive impact on the school community prior to his recent passing.
If you would like to donate monies or products for this project, we will need the following items: grout, adhesive, tools, and anyone who has experiencing lying tile and would like to donate some time towards completing the project would be extremely helpful.
Please contact: Alicia Garcia, Academy Director, or ChrIsula Cunningham, Social Studies, for more information
Voyage on Vikings!
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
2nd SEMESTER
Finals Week:
Friday, May 17th = Modified C day with
review / 5th period final
Monday May 20th = Finals 1, 3, 7
Tuesday May 21st = Finals 2, 4, 6
FRIDAY, MAY 17TH
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:54 – 7:24 (Final Exam)
ANNOUNCEMENTS 7:30 – 7:37
TEST (REVIEWS)
1 7:37 – 8:07
2 8:13 – 8:43
3 8:49 – 9:19
4 9:25 – 9:55
5 10:01 – 10:31
6 10:37 – 11:07
7 11:13 – 11:43
LUNCH 11:49 – 12:19
5th PERIOD 12:25 – 2:25 (Final Exam)
MONDAY, MAY 20th
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:00 – 6:54 (Final Exam)
1st 7:30 – 9:30 (Final Exam)
PASSING PERIOD BREAK 9:30 -9:42
3rd 9:42 – 11:42 (Final Exam)
LUNCH 11:48 – 12:18
7th 12:24 – 2:24 (Final Exam)
Announcements 2:24 – 2:25
TUESDAY, MAY 21ST
PERIOD EXAM TIME
0 Hour 6:00 – 6:54 (Final Exam)
2nd 7:30 – 9:30 (Final Exam)
PASSING PERIOD BREAK 9:30 -9:42
4th 9:42 – 11:42 (Final Exam)
LUNCH 11:48 – 12:18
6th 12:24 – 2:24 (Final Exam)
Announcements 2:24 – 2:25
Make up finals will be given on May 22. All students are required to ta
