Thursday, Sep 2, 2010
Principal: 
Dr. Matthew Bentz 
Office Hours:
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fax Number:
(623) 932-0650

 

Assistant Principals:
Kristen Tiffany
Stephanie Vaughn
Eugenio Vazquez

School Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

ALL STUDENTS
COLLEGE READY

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Agua Fria High School is a Highly Performing school which serves a student population of over 1,700.  AFHS has undergone continuous expansion and modernization since it opened in the fall of 1955, though it maintains its rich heritage and tradition.

Agua Fria High School is a comprehensive high school with full academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. AFHS has Career and Technical Education programs that include Career Discovery, Allied Health Services, Computer Technology, Law and Public Safety, Construction, and an Air Force Junior ROTC program.


After-School Tutoring

After-school tutoring will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

A late bus will be available for students staying after school for academic purposes.

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Please read the attached District School Improvement Letter.



College and Career Center

The College and Career Center will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every other Friday.

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PLEASE READ THE STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR THE 2010/2011 SCHOOL YEAR.
Students will receive their handbooks the first week of school. Parent signature is required.



ATHLETICS 2010/2011

Athletic packets for the 2010/2011 school year are now available. All students participating in athletics must complete a packet, including a physical, and return the packet before participating in summer activities or try-outs. Please contact the Athletic Director's office with any questions.

Participation fee is $100 per sport, $400 family maximum. 
Tax credit can be used to pay participation fees.

All students involved in athletic activities must have medical insurance.  Student medical insurance information is available in the Administrative office; you may also use your own medical insurance. 



  TAX CREDIT FORMS

You can support Agua Fria's programs and students by completing the tax credit form. 
Your tax credit can also be used to pay for participation fees. 
Just complete the attached form and bring to the 
Bookstore.


Attachment:

 Tax_Credit_Form.pdf

PARKING PERMIT

Parking permits for the 2010/2011 school year will be available for purchase by Juniors and Seniors. Parking permits are $50.00 for the school year.  In order to obtain a parking permit, students must provide their driver's license and insurance card.  The parking permit application must be signed by the student and a parent/guardian.



Registering a Student at Agua Fria High School

At the time of registration:
* A current immunization record is required
* All students will be charged a $20 technology fee
* Athletic and class participation fees need to be paid
* If a returning student, past fees will be collected, as well as any overdue textbooks and library books

Forms needed to register a student are located at School Information for Parents section on the Forms and Documents for Parents page, and are available in English and Spanish. Please make sure you bring the student's birth certificate and immunization records, as these are required to start registration.

An Athletic Packet for students playing AIAA sports is required. See next box for details and forms.

More information about registering a student can be found under Student Service, Guidance department.


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See the School Information for Parents section for information, such as:
Calendar of Events 
Teaching Directory
ParentVUE  
MyLunchMoney.com

Forms and other information are also available in this section on the Forms and Documents for Parents page. 
AIMS Information
College Bound Calendars for Juniors and Seniors
Parent Newsletter The Monthly Hoot
Registration forms in
English and Spanish 

Student Handbook
Tax Credit form


Parent VUE

ParentVUE is now available for parents/guardians to access their student's information.

If you have a student enrolled in the district and were previously a Parent Experience user, or signed up for ParentVUE in the last month, we will be sending you an activation key for ParentVUE in the near future. This will be arriving via the e-mail address that we have on file. If you do not receive your activation key by the end of August, please contact your high school.

If you did not previously sign up for access to the parent portal, please complete the attached registration form and deliver to the Administrative office.



MyLunchMoney.com 

The Food Service department provides a secure way to manage student lunches.  Parents can view student purchases and spending history, receive low balance email notifications, set daily/weekly spending limits for your child and the capability to set your child up for meals only or a-la-carte. 

Each parent can create their login with a few simple steps.
Click [Enroll Now]
Select the Agua Fria Union High School District,
Click Search and select your student's school.
Input the information and click Submit.
The service has a small fee to process online transactions but access to student meal history, low balance e-mails and spending limits are free.

Parents will need their student's ID number to process a transaction.  Funds are applied to the student's account the next day.  All transactions are secured using industry standard SSL encryption.  Your credit/debit card is only charged after data has been verified at the school level, which results in an update of your balance on the website (within 24 hours)

For more information visit www.mylunchmoney.comSchoolCenter Picture 


2010/2011 GRADING PERIODS

September 8, 2010Progress ReportDistribute at Parent/Family Appreciation Night or to students
October 8, 2010Report CardDistribute to students
November 17, 2010Progress ReportDistribute to students
December 17, 2010Report CardMail home
February 4, 2011Progress ReportDistribute to students
March 11, 2011Report CardDistribute to students
April 21, 2011Progress ReportDistribute to students
May 26, 2011Report CardMail home


ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND TESTING DATES

Registration Deadline = September 17, 2010 for October 23, 2010 Test Date
Registration Deadline = November 5, 2010 for December 11, 2010 Test Date
Registration Deadline = January 7, 2011 for February 12, 2011 Test Date
Registration Deadline = March 4, 2011 for April 9, 2011 Test Date
Registration Deadline = May 6, 2011 for June 11, 2011 Test Date

For more information, go to www.actstudent.org


SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND TESTING DATES

Registration Deadline = September 10, 2010 for October 9, 2010 Test Date
Registration Deadline = October 8, 2010 for November 6, 2010 Test Date
Registration Deadline = November 5, 2010 for December 4, 2010 Test Date
Registration Deadline = December 23, 2010 for January 22, 2011 Test Date
Registration Deadline = February 11, 2011 for March 12, 2011 Test Date
Registration Deadline = April 8, 2011 for May 7, 2011 Test Date
Registration Deadline = May 6, 2011 for June 4, 2011 Test Date

For more information, go to sat.collegeboard.com 


WEDNESDAYS WITH NO LATE START
School starts at 7:30 a.m.

October 27, 2010
December 15, 2010
March 2, 2011
May 18, 2011
May 25, 2011


EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Students dismissed at 11:45 a.m.

September 22, 2010
November 17, 2010
February 16, 2011
April 6, 2011