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Desert View High School

4101 E. Valencia Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85706

United States

32° 8' 3.6924" N, 110° 54' 11.142" W

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520-545-5100

520-545-5116 Fax

Principal: José Gastelum

Enrollment: 2152

School Colors: Maroon and Silver

Uniforms: Not required

School Hours:

Mon.: 7:10a - 1:50p Tutoring 1:50 - 2:35p Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 7:10 am - 2:00 p.m. Wed.: 9:30a - 3:00p

School website: http://www.eightyivdesign.com/client3/DVHS

Contact school: Email contact form

Academics

GRADUATION DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:00pm

Departments of Instruction

AFJROTC
AVID
Business
Computer Science
English
Engineering
Human Services
Industrial Technology
Mathematics
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
World Languages

Fine Arts

Art Design & Composition
Drama Production / Performing Arts
Photography
Theatre Technical Design
Mariachi
Orchestra
Band
Folklorico

Courses for College Credit
The following courses are offered at Desert View for concurrent enrollment through Pima Community College:

Math 122—Intermediate College Algebra
Math 151—College Algebra
Writing 100
Writing 101
American Sign Language 101

Honors Courses
Desert View offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. In the freshman year, students are encouraged to take the Freshman Honors Block, designed for college-bound students. Freshman English and World Cultures are interwoven to reinforce critical reading, writing and thinking strategies. Honors Biology is also offered to freshman. Sophomores are encouraged to continue their preparation through honors courses in English and World History.

Advanced Placement Courses

Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
English Literature and English Language
Government
Microeconomics
Physics
US History

Career and Technology Education
In addition to JROTC, Desert View provides opportunities in five career pathways:

Arts, Communication & Humanities
Business Systems
Engineering Industrial Systems
Health Services
Social/Human Services

Extracurricular

Fine Arts: band, choir, flagline, folklorico, mariachi, orchestra Publications: newspaper, media video communications, yearbook Clubs: Chess, Cooperative Business Education, DECA, MESA, National Honor Society, Spectrum, Student Government, Tech Cats, VICA, FFA Sports— Division 4A: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling

Student Life

AIMS Preparation
Campus Security
Career Center
Math and Writing Centers

Technology
Sunnyside District Digital Scholars earn a netbook computer by achieving goals in the Four A’s of Academics, Attendance, school Activity and Attitude. However, being named a Digital Scholar is a great honor as well. The Sunnyside District recognizes Digital Scholars as being on track to enter into and succeed in college upon graduation from high school. Therefore, a comprehensive college preparation program has been designed specifically for Digital Scholars.

Family Support

Family Academic Nights
Family Literacy
Parent Involvement Assistant (PIA) (View Powerpoint)
Parent Teacher Group
Teenage Parent Program (TAP)
Sunnyside Teens Newsletter