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Welcome to Palo Verde High Magnet School! 1302 S Avenida Vega Tucson, AZ 85710 520-584-7400 We will begin our presentation about Titan Life at 5:00 p.m.
Transcript of Palo Verde High Magnet School
Welcometo
Palo Verde High Magnet
School!1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710520-584-7400
We will begin ourpresentation about Titan Life
at 5:00 p.m.
HISTORYOpened: School year 62-63
Mascot: Titan
Colors: Royal Blue and
Old Gold
Students: ~650
Palo Verde has been a
magnet school for more
than two decades!
STEAM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
VISIONThe vision of Palo Verde High MagnetSchool is to graduate all students whoenter this school with skills, knowledge,and critical thinking abilities that can beapplied to a choice of college, university,technical program, or career path, inorder for them to compete and succeedin a global economy.
MISSIONThe magnet mission is to strengthen and engagestudent learning through comprehensive curricula,which creatively integrates Science, Technology,Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
We exist to provide high quality instruction in allcurricular areas in a safe and encouragingenvironment. Students, staff, parents, and the largercommunity are bound together to develop a climatewhere diversity is appreciated.
ADMININSTRATION
Mr. Eric Brock
PrincipalA proud Titan
graduate himself!Mr. Kevin AmidanAssistant Principal
Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Judy MitchellAssistant Principal
Operations and Activities
SUPPORT STAFF
Mr. Michael McClure – College & Career Readiness Coordinator (CCRC)Mr. Jason Karn – Athletic Director
Ms. Donna Walker – Community LiaisonMs. Jenn Maynard – Magnet Coordinator
Ms. Ana Kroh, L.A.C. NCCCounselor
Ms. Marissa Owens, MACounselor
DIVERSE STUDENT INTERESTSAcademic Ambassadors (AP Club)
Art Club
AVID
Bowling
Choir Club
Coding Sentinels
Football
Garden Club (PV Greens)
Gay Straight Alliance
Life Skills
Musical Theater
National Honor Society
Science & Sustainability Program
SLAM Club
Spirit line
Sports Medicine
(HOSA)
Special Olympics
Student Council
(STUCO)
Film & TV
Business/Publication
Varsity Club
VEX Robotics
Yearbook Club
SCIENCESOPTIONS
BiologyHonors BiologyMarine Biology
ForensicsChemistry
Honors ChemistryAnatomy and Physiology
Earth ScienceBio 160 – Dual Enrollment
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
EngineeringFilm & TV
Digital CommunicationsComputer ScienceSports Medicine
ENGINEERINGINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION:
Certified Solid Works AssociateCertified Solid Works Professional
HIGHLIGHTS:State of the art computer lab
Internship opportunitiesRobotics Team
Modern Maker Space with 3D printing and machining capabilities
CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Skills USA
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
FILM AND TVINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION:
Adobe Premiere AssociateAdobe Photoshop AssociateAdobe Illustrator Associate
HIGHLIGHTS:
PBS Newshour Student LabStudent produced campus news
State of the Art television studio, including control room, green screen, and studio lighting
Internship opportunities
CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Skills USA
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION:
Adobe Photoshop AssociateAdobe Illustrator Associate
HIGHLIGHTS:
Students involved with school yearbookInternship opportunities
State of the art television studio with control room, green screen wall, and studio lighting
CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Skills USA
COMPUTER SCIENCEINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION:
Apple Certification App Dev Level 1Microsoft Technology Associate (in Java)
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8
HIGHLIGHTS:
Modern Mac lab enabling access to Xcode and tools to create Mac and iPhone apps
iPad development and toolsGame Development platforms
(Swift Native Tools, Unity Studio, Web-based tools)Internship opportunities
CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Skills USA
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
Two semesters college credit through advanced placement exam
SPORTS MEDICINEINDUSTRY CERTIFICATION:
EMR - First Responders ExamCPR
HIGHLIGHTS:
InternshipsFull emergency medicine lab
CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
HOSA
PERFORMING ARTSOPTIONS
Band (Marching & Jazz)
OrchestraChoirPianoDrama
VISUAL ARTSWe currently offer:
Beginning ArtIntermediate Art
Advanced ArtClay
AP Studio Art 2dAP Studio Art 3d
Drawing and Painting
WORLD LANGUAGEWe currently offer:
French 1-6AP French
Spanish 1-4
AVIDADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome
obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college
at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically,
collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by
preparing all students for college readiness and success
in a global society.
AVIDAVID’s mission is to
close the opportunity
gap by preparing all
students for college
readiness and success
in a global society.
Ms. MillerAVID Teacher and Coordinator
Senior AVID student, Alexa
SPORTSFALL SPORTS
Football
Cheer
Cross Country
Swim
Girls Volleyball
Golf (girls and boys)
Chess
WINTER SPORTS
Basketball
Soccer
Wrestling
Cheer
Weight Training
SPRING SPORTS
Track and Field
Softball
Baseball
Boys Volleyball
Tennis
Weight Training
VIDEO TOUR OVERVIEW
HOW TO APPLY
COMMUNICATIONMr. Brock – Principal
Mr. Amidan – AP
Ms. Mitchell – AP
Ms. Kroh – Counselor
(last names A-K)
Ms. Owens – Counselor
(last names L-Z)
Michael McClure – CCRC
Mr. Karn – Athletic Coordinator
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
ParentVue
https://parent.tusd1.org
https://twitter.com/pvtitans (@pvtitans)
https://www.facebook.com/PaloVerdeHighMagnetSchool
https://www.instagram.com/PaloVerdeHighMagnetSchool
Don’t hesitate to contact:
Jenn Maynard, M.Ed.
Office: 520-584-7512
Direct: 520-352-7997
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
