Desert View High School
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4101 E. Valencia Rd. Tucson, AZ, 85706United States
520-545-5100
520-545-5116 Fax
Principal:
Dawn Maddock-Pea
Enrollment:
1492
School Colors:
Maroon
Uniforms:
Not required
School Hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 7:00 a.m.- 2:00 or 3:00 p.m.
Wed.: 9:30 a.m. - 3:06 p.m
School website:
http://ww2.susd12.org/desertview/
Contact school:
Email
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Academics
Departments of Instruction
- AFJROTC
- Business
- Computer Science
- English
- Human Services
- Industrial Technology
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
Fine Arts
- Design & Composition
- Drama Production Performing Arts
- Photography
Courses for College Credit
The following courses are offered at Desert View for concurrent enrollment through Pima Community College:
- Introduction to Technology 100
- Math 122—Intermediate College Algebra
- Math 151—College Algebra
- Writing 100
- Writing 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
- Calculus
- English Literature and English Language
- Government
- Microeconomics
- 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, Distributive Education Cooperative Association, MESA, National Honor Society, Spectrum, Student Government, Tech Cats, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
- 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
- School Plus Jobs Program
Technology
Desert View boasts a ratio of one computer to every two students. Each classroom has a minimum of five computers for student use. In addition, there are six computer labs, a multimedia production lab, 90 laptops set up as PLATO Learning Centers, as well as 13 student computers in the Learning Resource Center.
Family Support
- Family Academic Nights
- Family Literacy
- Parent Involvement Assistant (PIA)
- Parent Teacher Group