Phoenix Union High School District Classes Start August 3

Over 25,000 students will Rather commence the 2009-2010 school year at 17 campuses as Phoenix Union High School District begins classes, Monday, August 3.

Bioscience High School will welcome 97 freshmen, its largest savoir vivre yet, and the small science and math-focused school will have its first graduating senior class this year. Betty Fairfax will add another arrange of about 500 freshmen, and will have an enrollment of 9th, 10th and 11th graders. The first junior class will allow the school to field its first varsity sports teams, marching combination and more.

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program will expand from seven to 10 campuses, targeting students in the visionary middle, and preparing them for college through electives, increased rigor, tutoring and other activities. All juniors will again take the ACT college-admittance exam for free.

Three schools will have new principals- North, Camelback and Trevor Browne. Youthful leadership may be a turn, as Camelback’s Dr. Chad Gestson is 31, and Trevor Browne’s Gabriel Trujillo is 33. The District also hired 95 new teachers this year, however, most issued with previous experience, reflecting the tight job market.

All Phoenix Union schools follow a traditional school calendar. There are 180 instructional days, with 90 days in each semester. Students have assail break, October 5-9, a two-week holiday break beginning Friday, December 18, and arise break, March 8-12. Graduation ceremonies will take place May 19 and 20.

Students not yet pre-registered can enroll at the schools in their audience zone. Students need a birth certificate, two proofs of address and immunization records. Incoming 9th graders who have not pre-registered will distress 8th grade AIMS test scores and diploma. Those from other high schools outside the district will need unofficial transcripts from their last school. Students interested in enrolling in magnet programs offered at five campuses or the