Some 8^th Grade Directions for Promotion

·       Promotion is May 26^th at the Alchesay Activity center at 9:00 AM.

·       8^th graders, please dress up some. Please follow the dress code. We encourage traditional dress.

·       Eligible 8^th graders will need to have their family drive them there.

·       Eligible 8^th graders need to be at the Activity Center between 7:45 and 8:00 to check in.

·       Eligible 8^th graders do not need to go to first hour. Go directly to the Activity Center. We will take attendance there.

·       Each eligible 8^th grader may invite 4 guests total, and we cannot make exceptions to this. You will get tickets that day.

·       After the ceremony, onsite 8^th graders need to be brought back to school or they will be counted absent for the rest of the day. Virtual students will need to go to class as well.

·       May 27^th and 28^th will be school days. Going to promotion does not mean you are finished.

·       Students who still need to come to Saturday school must attend or they will not be eligible.

More information is to follow…

IHS is on campus this week providing ROUTINE immunizations to onsite students who have had parents or guardians sign permission slips at the beginning of the school year. These ARE NOT COVID vaccinations. They are routine vaccinations already required to attend school. IHS provides this service in WUSD schools every quarter and parents give prior permission. Please call the school if you have questions.

Thanks. 

CDJHS

Here is updated information on a couple of things.

First, 8^th grade promotion is scheduled for the 26^th of May at 9a.m. in the Activity Center. We want families to be able to plan for student dress and guests.

Here are a few guidelines:

·       Students may have 4 guests.

·       The school dress code will be enforced. We encourage students to dress up.

o  Additionally, no shorts please.

o  Spaghetti straps are not allowed.

o  Traditional dress is very welcomed.

We will be sending out more information every week.

Also, remember that the CDJHS fishing day is this Saturday at Hawley Lake dam at 9 a.m. Remember to get your WMAT fishing permit. CD students, bring your family and friends of any age. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

CDJHS Family Fishing Day

We would like to invite CDJHS students and families to meet at Hawley Lake to have some fishing fun and family time on Saturday, April 24^th.

·       Meet between 9 a.m. and noon at the dam.

·       Mr. Ball will be in a white Jeep with black wheels.

·       Bring your own gear, food and drink.

·       Students have to be with an adult family member.

·       Make sure you have a fishing permit and follow all Tribal regulations.

·       Mr. Ball will provide drinks and a snack to the first 20 students.

·       Email Mr. Ball if you have questions. geradball@wusd.us

·       Onsite school for those of you returning to school will start April 5^th. That’s this coming Monday! Only students with parents who filled out the district survey can come back on campus.

·       Onsite school and virtual school will be on the same schedule. Start time is 7:40 and end time is 2:35

·       The 7^th and 8^th grade students returning to school on the 5^th of April will come to school two days a week every week. 7^th graders will come on Monday and Tuesday and 8^th graders will come on Wednesday and Thursday.

·       6^th graders coming to school will come every day.

·       Drop off for students being driven by family to school is in front of the flagpole. If you walk to school, you will come in the front door by the flagpole. You can arrive to school at 7:10.

·       Stay socially distanced and wear a mask at all times.

·       Don’t bring your Chromebook to school.

·       Keep checking your school email for updates.

Bring a great attitude and a kind spirit.  Have a lot of HOPE. Your future is bright and CDJHS is here for you!

Dear CDJH Parents/Guardians:

Please join us for a meeting about upcoming 8th Grade Promotion because we want your ideas and input. We will be holding an informal meeting in the cafeteria that will also be projected virtually for those of you who wish to join online. 

 Here are the details:

• CDJH 8th Grade Promotion Meeting for Parents/Guardians
• Wednesday, April 7 at 5:30 in the CDJH Cafeteria (and online)
• Due to safety concerns, only adults are allowed at this meeting
• Temperature checks at the door
• Mask-wearing is required
• Social Distancing will be observed

The information to join virtually is below:

Meeting ID meet.google.com/sgp-pkcp-vss

https://www.azed.gov/assessment/resources

Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching (AzM2) is an annual statewide test that measures how students are performing in English language arts and math. Assessments can be effective tools to support your child’s learning. They can tell you and your child’s teacher if your child is on track to succeed or if he/she needs to spend additional time learning a topic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS     

Who takes AzM2?

Students in grades 3rd through 8th and 10th grade (cohort 2022) will take the grade level AzM2 assessments in English language arts and mathematics. 

What does AzM2 mean for students?

AzM2 goes beyond multiple choice questions to provide a better indicator of what students have learned during the school year. Students will have a chance to show their critical-thinking skills by applying concepts and showing deeper understanding of a topic.

What is the test like?

Writing: The writing portion will require students to read a few passages and then write about them. This type of task requires students to think deeper about topics and use evidence to support their thinking. It will take an average of 45-90 minutes to complete the writing portion. 

Reading: The reading portion will be administered in two parts over the course of one to two days. This will ensure students have ample time to read and answer questions. The test also contains editing tasks to measure student understanding of fundamental skills like spelling and grammar. Each part of the test will take students an average of 45-75 minutes to complete. 

Math: The math portion will be administered in two parts over the course of one to two days. This will ensure students have ample time to read and answer questions. The test will ask questions that check a student’s conceptual understanding of math, as well as their procedural skills. Each part of the test will take students an average of 50-85 minutes to complete.

Will my child take the test on a computer or paper?

Students will take the computer-based version of AzM2.

Will my high school student need to pass AzM2 to graduate?

Students are NOT required to pass the assessment for graduation. Beginning with the class of 2017, all students will need to pass a civics test for graduation.

What if my child is not a good test taker?

Your child’s school and teacher can provide suggestions for helping your child successfully know and demonstrate his or her understanding of the state standards, which is what the AzM2 test is based on. Throughout the school year, there are many ways teachers assess how students are doing in their classroom, including classwork, homework, quizzes, projects, and teacher and counselor observations about your child’s growth. The results from AzM2 should be used along with all of this information to ensure your child is on track to succeed.

Are students still required to take AIMS Science?

Yes. AIMS Science is given to any students taking biology, which is mostly 9th graders and some 10th graders.

Good Morning CDJHS 6^th Graders and Families,

This letter is sent to let you know that we have just a little room to take a few more 6^th grade students on campus. Interested families need to fill out this survey ASAP.

6^th grade students…SHOW THIS EMAIL TO YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN TODAY!

https://forms.gle/81soTRAeGbr99CKa7

Students will be evaluated to attend. They must have good attendance and grades and behavior to be eligible. Including those qualifications, this is on a first surveyed, first served basis.

Please hurry. The survey closes at noon on Tuesday the 2^nd of March.

Dear CDJHS Students,

Take a moment today to nominate your favorite teacher for the Silver Apple Award. You can use this website and print your own form or get one from school, fill it out, and we will mail it for you.

https://www.azfamily.com/community/silver_apple/

We have many teachers who deserve this award. Imagine what would happen if each of you nominated a teacher. It would be fantastic for our teachers and school.

PLEASE NOMINATE A TEACHER OR TEACHERS TODAY!

Hello Students,

This is Mr. Ball.

Please pass this information on to your parent or guardian. We need parents to have a good working email so they can check the school Parent Portal and get emails from us. If parents don't already have a working email, Google Mail is one of the best ways to do this. It only takes a minute to register for a new Gmail if you don’t have a working email. You can do this on your smartphone or computer. We suggest parents start a new Gmail for school use. It is helpful. Once you have a good email, send the information to the school to Cathy.Tate@WUSD.US and we will use it to communicate important information to you. This is the link to set up a Gmail account. Parents, thanks!

https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp