GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTION
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An an n u al p u b licatio n fo r th e n eig h b o rs o f Glen d ale Un io n Hig h Sch o o l District
AN “A” RANKED DISTRICT
EUGENE DUDO, CEO
G O V E R N I N G B O A R D ME MB E R S :
P A TTY K E N N E D Y , P R E S I D E N T
DON DEBUSK, CLERK
Vision: To prepare all students for college and career
R I C K FI E L D S
VICKI L. JOHNSON
PAM REICKS
MI S S I O N S TA TE ME N T:
TO E MP O W E R A L L S TU D E N TS FO R TH E
C H O I C E S A N D C H A L L E N G E S O F TH E 2 1 S T C E N TU R Y
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GUHSD Governing Board
Rick Fields
Vicki L. Johnson
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Pam Reicks
November 18, 2014 6:30 pm
Moon Valley High School Auditorium
3625 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ
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than any other of its peer districts in the state.
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS
Glendale Union High School District’s focus is
creating students who are college and career
ready upon graduation.
GUHSD #1 IN ACADEMIC GROWTH
Learn about student academic growth and how
Glendale Union High School District’s growth
compares with neighboring districts.
DEDICATED GOVERNING BOARD
Serving GUHSD and the community, the Board is
comprised of five members elected by the voters
in the district. Board members are responsible for
govern the operation of the school district.
HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT
I N F O R M A T I O N N I G H T
Don DeBusk, Clerk
According to the Arizona Auditor General,
GUHSD allocates more money to the classroom
decision-making regarding goals and policies that
SAVE THE DATE
Patty Kennedy, President
FALL | 2014
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
AN “A” RANKED DISTRICT
RIGHT TO REVIEW TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
The Glendale Union High School District continues its long-standing tradition of providing quality instructional staff to work with your children. Its teachers are recruited from the strongest
teacher preparation programs in Arizona and across the nation. All teachers participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain their content knowledge, as well as their
ability to plan and deliver effective instruction. The district is proud of its record of student achievement, which is a direct result of the efforts of its professional staff.
As a parent of a student in the Glendale Union High School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows
you to ask for certain information about your child’s teachers and requires us to provide this information in a timely manner. Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following
information about each of your child’s teachers: whether the Arizona State Department of Education has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and the subjects he/she teaches;
whether the Arizona State Department of Education has decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special
circumstances; the teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and if so, the subject of the degrees; whether any teacher’s aides or similar paraprofessionals
provide services to your child and if they do, their qualifications.
The Glendale Union High School District looks forward to continuing its positive partnership with parents. Your high expectations for student achievement, school involvement, and
appropriate behavior on behalf of your student make an important difference in the success of GUHSD. For more information, please call Tom Hernandez at 623-435-6018.
RIGHTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Pursuant to the individiuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, each school district is responsible for identifying, evaluating and providing service for all public,
private, or home-schooled children with disabilities.
If your child attends a private school or is home-schooled, and you feel that your child may need to be screened for a possible disability, you should contact the GUHSD Office of Special
Education at 623-435-6067. You may also refer your child for screening by contacting the school psychologist at the public school your child would attend if he/she attended public school.
All public school students are screened within six weeks of the date of enrollment in the public school.
Apollo High School
Greenway High School
Sunnyslope High School
8045 N. 47th Ave.
3930 W. Greenway Rd.
35 W. Dunlap Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302Phoenix, AZ 85053Phoenix, AZ 85021
623-435-6300623-915-8500623-915-8760
apollo.guhsdaz.orggreenway.guhsdaz.orgsunnyslope.guhsdaz.org
Cortez High SchoolIndependence High SchoolThunderbird High School
8828 N. 31st Ave. 6602 N. 75th Ave.
1750 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85051Glendale, AZ 85303Phoenix, AZ 85023
623-915-8200623-435-6100623-915-8900
cortez.guhsdaz.orgindependence.guhsdaz.orgthunderbird.guhsdaz.org
Glendale High School
Moon Valley High School
Washington High School
6216 W. Glendale Ave.
3625 W. Cactus Rd. 2217 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301Phoenix, AZ 85029Phoenix, AZ 85021
623-435-6200623-915-8000623-915-8400
glendale.guhsdaz.orgmoonvalley.guhsdaz.orgwashington.guhsdaz.org
Glendale Union High School District
Online Learning Academy
4530 W. Northern Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
623-435-7300
online.guhsdaz.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
FUTURE FRESHMAN INFORMATION NIGHT
JANUARY 15, 2015
Check your local high school for start times
Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Glendale Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of
individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. GUHSD Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available, such as business, applied technology, FACS, nursing, and fire science. The lack
of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. GUHSD does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may
be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s): Matt Belden, 623-435-6006 or Wendy Collison, 623-435-6067, 7650 N 43 Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Notificación Pύblica Annual de No Discriminación El Glendale Union High School District no discrimina raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o incapacidad de admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a individuos,
o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. El departamento de Educatión Técnica y de Carreras del Glendale Union High School District no discrimina en su matriculación o en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles, como business, applied technology,
FACS, nursing, y fire science. La falta de habilidades inglesas para idiomas de hablar no será una barrera a la admisiόn ni la participaciόn en las actividades del distrito y programas. El Glendale Union High School District tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o practicas
de empleados. Esta noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la Enmienda Eduacativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Descriminación de 1975, y el Acto de los
Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990. Preguntas, quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes pueden remitir por al coordinador de compliance. Matt Belden, Administrator of Operations and Athletics, 623-435-6006 or Wendy Collison,
Administrator of Special Education, 623-435-6067. 7650 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.
Glendale Union High School District, Once
Again, Named A Top Performing District
SCHOOL REPORT CARD
for Glendale Union High School District Schools
reported by AZ Department of Education
Glendale Union High School District has earned an “A” for the second year
Apollo High School
in a row and the distinction as a top-performing district by the Arizona
Cortez High School
Department of Education. Furthermore, the district is one of six Maricopa
Glendale High School
County School Districts to have all high
All nine Glendale Union high schools
earned an “A” from the Arizona
schools earn an “A” rating. The letter
Department of Education
grades depict a district or school’s
Greenway High School
Independence High School
Moon Valley High School
academic performance based on a variety of criteria including the academic
Sunnyslope High School
growth of all students. GUHSD ranks top in the state as it relates to growth
Thunderbird High School
points. This distinction is attributed to the district’s established learning
Washington High School
system and an outstanding faculty and staff, and strong community support.
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Glendale Union High School District is centered on excellence and defined on a learning system that
embodies the mission “to empower all students for the choices and challenges of the twenty-first century.”
Reviewing state and national academic standards, designing and strengthening the curriculum, and collecting
evidence that confirms students are mastering identified skills have been part of the district’s focus for many
years. Glendale Union High School District is committed to providing a rigorous high school experience to
ensure students are college and career ready.
EVIDENCE
OF EXCELLENCE
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GUHSD received an “A” for the
second year in a row from the
AZ Department of Education
and is one of six districts in
Maricopa County to have all
high schools earn an “A”
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Apollo,
Cortez,
Glendale,
Greenway, Independence, Moon
Valley, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird,
and Washington High Schools
all received an “A” from the AZ
Department of Education
»
»
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
ranked eight GUHSD schools
among the best in the nation
& seven GUHSD schools made
NEWSWEEK’S 2013 Best High
School list
Glendale Union High School
District was recognized as the
Advanced Placement District
of the Year in 2013 by the
CollegeBoard
»
Washington
High
School
was named an A+ School of
Excellence by the Arizona
Education Foundation
»
Sunnyslope High School won
the Division II Volleyball State
Championship for the fourth
year in a row
»
»
Thunderbird High School Golf
Team is, for the second year in
a row, the Division II State Golf
Champs
Greenway High School Baseball
won the Division II State
Championship and was named
the #1 team in the nation for
medium-sized schools
»
Six students from GUHSD were
named finalists for the National
Merit Scholarship program
»
Thunderbird teacher Jonathan
Parker was awarded the title
of Ambassador of Excellence
by the Arizona Education
Foundation
»
Independence teacher Mark
Gaspar received the Matt O.
Hanhila Inspirational Educator
of the Year award from the
Glendale Rotary Club
YOUR INVESTMENT AND OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY:
In November 2011, voters approved GUHSD’s Bond Measure. This bond is funding critical renovations and improvement projects at all our schools. A significant
portion of the bond funds was allocated to rebuild classrooms at Thunderbird and Greenway. As school opened in August, new buildings opened at three locations. At Greenway
High School buildings for Performing Arts, Science, and Career and Technical Education classes were ready for students. The new buildings at Thunderbird High School include
Mathematics, English, Special Education, and Language Arts plus administration. Finally, the Glendale Union Online Learning Academy on Northern Avenue in Glendale opened
its doors to over 100 new students. The GUHSD carefully and responsibly focuses and spends bond dollars on what is crucial to student learning. Thanks to the generous support
GUHSD Finance Office Nationally Recognized
Glendale Union High School District was nationally recognized
of the Glendale Union High School District community, many students get to experience new and innovative learning spaces.
GUHSD Challenges Every Student, Every Day
As well, the latest findings from the Arizona Auditor General
with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by
reported that Glendale Union High School District allocated more money
the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This is the 24th
to the classroom than any district in its peer group (large unified and high
year the GUHSD Finance Office has received this award. In addition, the
school districts in cities and suburbs). Furthermore, the report found the
office received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the
district spent less on administration than the state peer group and national
Association of School Business Officials for their comprehensive annual
averages. These honors underscore the value the Glendale Union High
financial report. These awards are the highest form of recognition in the
School District places on careful fiscal management.
Glendale Union high school students are part of an established learning system where the focus is on creating students who are college
and career-ready graduates. Last year’s graduating class was awarded $58 million in scholarships, and more than 85% of the graduates plan to
pursue higher education.
Nationally Recognized Academics
Board Calls for Renewal of
Maintenance & Operation Override
After numerous citizens and community
Glendale Union students consistently score above the state and national averages on standardized tests. Recently, the Arizona Department of
Included in the Arizona Learns Label is an evaluation of a school’s ability to serve every student, from the most academically advanced to students
needing additional time and support. Based on ADE’s Student Growth calculation, Glendale Union High School District is well above other comparable districts
on “All Student” growth. Glendale Union is one of few districts to earn 100% “A” status because of the district’s ability to help every student grow academically.
GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Education awarded A’s for outstanding academic achievement to all nine of the district’s high schools: Apollo, Cortez, Glendale, Greenway, Independence,
ARIZONA LEARNS PERFORMANCE
Moon Valley, Sunnyslope, Washington, and Thunderbird. No other neighboring school district has 100% of its schools rated “A.” With honors, advanced
DISTRICT PERFORMANCE PROFILE: STUDENT GROWTH
placement, and dual-enrollment courses offered at all nine campuses, students are able to take more rigorous classes and earn college credit prior to
TABLE 1: Maricopa County Rank Report: Growth Points
SCHOOL YEAR 2014
graduating from high school. Recently, national organizations including Panasonic Education Foundation and WestED have visited Glendale Union High
Growth Points
School District to learn more about the success and strategies of the district’s nationally recognized Advanced Placement program.
Rank
CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE PRESENTS COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD
The Glendale Union High School
At Glendale Union, teachers and course offerings ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience academic growth. Among Arizona
Districts that serve high school students, Glendale Union High School District is above the rest. This is because of the district’s proven record to provide all
students with a rigorous curriculum and the instruction needed to help them reach GUHSD’s high expectations.
area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Glendale Union High School District Provides Outstanding Academic Preparation
District* Name
Grade
Participation in Championship Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
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Glendale Union High School District
A
All Students
Bottom 25%
Growth Points
62
63
64
More than 12,000 GUHSD students are involved in athletics or belong to a club or organization. Students are encouraged to participate in
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Higley Unified School District
A
60
63.5
63
extracurricular activities, and each school holds an event where students can learn more about all the extracurricular possibilities offered. The district’s
3
Tempe Union High School District
A
58.5
60.5
61
championship athletic programs and clubs provide leadership opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, students across the district
4
Queen Creek Unified School District
A
57.5
58
59
are actively involved in giving back to their community through volunteer events.
5
Cave Creek Unified School District
A
55
56
57
Chandler Unified School District
A
55.5
56.5
57
Buckeye Union High School District
B
55.5
57.25
57
District is currently in the fifth year of a budget
meetings, the recommendation was to call for a
override. By state statute, every five years, a
special election to renew the override funding,
special election must be held with a majority
which will not be an increase in taxes. Should
Deer Valley Unified School District
A
53.5
55
55
vote necessary to approve the continuation of
the election fail, the committee recommended
However, the committee also realized
with comprehensive programs in Visual Art, Music, Dance, and Theater. The arts programs vary from the traditional to the avant-garde and are cognizant of
Gilbert Unified School District
A
54
54.5
55
a maintenance and operation (M & O) budget
reductions in the amount of $7.6 million.
that revenue generated from these sources
contemporary trends to provide scope and relevance. Students within the district’s fine and performing arts programs are annually recognized for excellence
Dysart Unified School District
A
54
54.5
55
is not significant enough nor are these funds
in the area of Arts Education.
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Agua Fria Union High School District
B
51.5
53.75
54
Saddle Mountain Unified School District
B
56.25
50.5
54
Exceptional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
13
Scottsdale Unified School District
A
51.5
51.5
53
Peoria Unified School District
A
51.5
52
53
override. This continuation will not increase
taxes.
In addition to recommending the
Award-winning Fine and Performing Arts Programs
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GUHSD
Governing
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sustainable to offset the need for an override.
elimination of educational and extracurricular
Glendale Union High School District believes a student’s education is enriched by experiences in the arts and is committed to providing students
Board
programs and services, the committee discussed
authorized a Citizens’ Committee of more than 90
alternative ways to generate revenue to
findings to the board, the Glendale Union High
people to review the district’s M & O budget with
compensate for the shortfall if the override fails.
School District Governing Board unanimously
the two-fold goal of making recommendations
The committee examined such possibilities as
called for a special election on November 4th for
on whether or not to call for the election and
charging fees for participation in clubs and
the renewal of the maintenance and operation
recommending program cuts or reductions if the
athletics, increasing event ticket prices, and
override.
override funding is not available next year.
increasing student parking prices.
After the committee presented their
Providing programs to prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and technical skills needed to compete successfully in the job
market, the district’s CTE programs include competency-based learning. These programs help students develop relevant skills for future careers. Annually,
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Paradise Valley Unified School District
B
50.5
51
52
GUHSD students develop leadership skills by competing in Career and Technical Student Organizations at the state and national level.
16
Fountain Hills Unified School District
B
47.5
51
50
Mesa Unified School District
B
49.5
49
50
Tolleson Union High School District
C
43.5
51.5
49
Phoenix Union High School District
C
44.5
51
49
Wickenburg Unified School District
B
42
51
48
State-of-the-Art Online Learning Opportunities
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Glendale Union High School District’s Online Learning Academy offers flexible education programs for high school students to achieve their
individual goals. Whether a student wants to attend full-time or take an additional class, the GUHSD online approach offers a wide range of options, which
include labs where certified teachers are available to assist and motivate students and a full-time at home model where students only come in to the Academy
to take final exams. Students or their parents may inquire at 623-435-7300 for more information.
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*District with at least 1,000 enrolled students
*District with at least 300 enrolled high school students
**Enrollment values are based on the ADE October Enrollment Report
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