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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS 7650 N. 43RD AVENUE

GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301623-435-6000guhsdaz.org

SUPERINTENDENT Brian Capistran

GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERSDon DeBusk, President

Susan Maland, ClerkVicki L. JohnsonPatty Kennedy

Pam Reicks

GRADUATION RATE

EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION RATE

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN POSTSECONDARY

6,405COLLEGE CREDITSEARNED

94%PARENT SATISFACTION RATE

$74.1MSCHOLARSHIPS EARNED

Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower all students for the

choices and challenges of the twenty-first century.

*2015-2016 data

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

92% 82% 82%

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Glendale Union High School District

O u r S c h o o l s . O u r C o m m u n i t y . O u r C o m m i t m e n t . # We A r e G U H S D

GOVERNING BOARDThe Glendale Union High School District Governing Board is comprised of a five-member board. The Governing Board serves as the school district’s policymaker in accordance with state and federal laws. The board’s responsibilities include adopting the budget, approving personnel, curriculum and other district business matters. The board hires the superintendent and oversees the superintendent’s duties and performance. Board members serve a four-year term.

Don DeBusk Vicki L. Johnson Patty Kennedy Susan Maland Pam Reicks

Brian CapistranSuperintendent

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OUR COMMITMENT#WeAreGUHSD

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GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHOOLS AVERAGED A 17% GAIN IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND A 14% GAIN IN MATH

RAISING THE BAR

AzMERIT RESULTS

GUHSD STUDENTS OUTPERFORM STATE

Glendale Union High School District’s 2016 AzMERIT (Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching) results were recently released.

AzMERIT is the current assessment the state uses to measure student proficiency. The AzMERIT exams were given to freshmen, sophomore and junior students who were tested in the areas of English Language Arts and Math last spring.

Results show Glendale Union High School District exceeded the state test averages in overall proficiency, and in some cases by 17 percent or more. These scores retained

GUHSD’s position as one of the highest performing districts in the state. As evidenced by state data, GUHSD students’ academic growth from their freshmen to junior year increased at a significant rate.

The district’s mission is to prepare students for success not just in their current grade but for their future. GUHSD’s impressive learning system and the commitment of its teachers are examples of why students are exceeding state averages.

Fot detailed information on AzMERIT

results, please visit www.azed.gov/assessment. *2015-2016 results

AchievementIN ACTION

LEADERSHIP COMMITTED TO STUDENT SUCCESS

#WeAreGUHSD

Glendale Union High School District’s nationally and internationally recognized academic programs have been the cornerstone of the

district’s success since its founding in 1911. Phoenix and Glendale families trust in a GUHSD education for their children because of

its outstanding programs, including championship athletics and extracurricular activities, award-winning fine and performing arts and

outstanding career and technical education options. The district’s state-of-the art online learning program also adds a flexible learning model for

students seeking the same trusted, comprehensive education students receive at our traditional campuses but in an environment suited for their needs.

CULTIVATING ACADEMIC MINDS

of students participate in

extracurricular activities

hours of

community service completed

Career and Technical Education

programs offered

85% 42 88,803

The Class of 2016 shattered

records by receiving over

$71.5 million in

scholarships, surpassing the

previous year’s total by $10.5

million.

#WeAreGUHSDOUR COMMUNITY The Glendale Union

High School District has proudly served

the communities of Glendale and Phoenix

for more than a hundred years. The district

encompasses 60 square miles and serves more

than 15,000 students and 144,000 businesses

and community members.

OUR COMMITMENT The mission of

the Glendale Union High School District is

to empower all students for the choices and

challenges of the twenty-first century. GUHSD

is committed to building stronger schools,

stronger communities, and working together to

create a better future for generations to come.

OUR SCHOOLS Glendale Union High

School District has nine comprehensive high

schools and three alternative programs. Highly

effective teachers challenge and support students

through a rigorous curriculum designed to

develop their skills and acquire the knowledge

needed for success beyond high school.

THE GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY

Since the district’s founding in 1911,

Glendale Union High School District

schools have been the top choice for parents

and students across the valley.

As a nationally recognized district, GUHSD

has set the standard for educational

excellence. The district believes all students

can achieve and ensures all students are

prepared for success, whether their future

is to continue their studies at a college or

university, enroll in another postsecondary

program, or attend a military academy after

high school. Students are challenged and

supported through a rigorous academic

program led by award-winning teachers.

The exceptional high school experience

students receive while attending a school

within the Glendale Union High School

District prepares them to be successful

and to make a positive impact in their

community.

INSIGHT TO AN EXCEPTIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACADEMICS

CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETICS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

AWARD-WINNING FINE & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS

OUTSTANDING CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) OPTIONS

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STATE-OF-THE ART ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

A FLEXIBLE EDUCATION FOR YOU

As part of the nationally recognized Glendale Union High School District, the new online learning experience offers flexible education programs for high school students to achieve their individual goals. The Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is accredited by AdvancED and offers a vast course selection from which students can choose, in an environment that fits their needs.

The state-of-the-art learning facility offers options and choice for students. A lab model, where certified teachers from each content area are available to assist students full-time, is one option. A drop-in model, where students can work primarily from home but may visit the Academy when assistance is needed, is a second option. Lastly, students can attend full-time from home and receive online assistance from certified teachers. No matter which model students choose, they will receive an award-winning, comprehensive GUHSD education.

The Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy is your premiere choice for

online education. For more information, contact the Academy by calling 623-435-7300.

GUHSD: Where students develop their talents, discover their potential and prepare for their future.

PUBLIC NOTICESRIGHT TO REVIEW TEACHER QUALIFICATIONSThe Glendale Union High School District continues its long-standing tradition of providing quality instructional staff to work with your children. Its teachers are recruited from the strongest teacher preparation programs in Arizona and across the nation. All teachers participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain their content knowledge, as well as their ability to plan and deliver effective instruction. The district is proud of its record of student achievement, which is a direct result of the efforts of its professional staff.As a parent of a student in the Glendale Union High School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s teachers and requires us to provide this information in a timely manner. Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information about each of your child’s teachers: whether the Arizona State Department of Education has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and the subjects he/she teaches; circumstances; the teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and if so, the subject of the degrees; whether any teacher’s aides or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and if they do, their qualifications.The Glendale Union High School District looks forward to continuing its positive partnership with parents. Your high expectations for student achievement, school involvement, and appropriate behavior on behalf of your student make an important difference in the success of GUHSD. For more information, please call Allison Mattingly at 623-435-6018.

RIGHTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESPursuant to the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, each school district is responsible for identifying, evaluating and providing service for all public, private, or home-schooled children with disabilities.If your child attends a private school or is home-schooled, and you feel that your child may need to be screened for a possible disability, you should contact the GUHSD Office of Special Education at 623-435-6067. You may also refer your child for screening by contacting the school psychologist at the public school your child would attend if he/she attended public school. All public school students are screened within six weeks of the date of enrollment in the public school.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATIONAnnual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination: Glendale Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. GUHSD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. GUHSD Career & Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available, such as business, applied technology, FACS, nursing and fire science. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. GUHSD does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinators by calling 623-435-6006 or 623-435-6067, or write to 7650 N. 43 Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301.

NOTIFICACIÓN PÚBLICA ANUAL DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN:El Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) no discrimina en base a raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o discapacidad de admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en acceso a ellas, en el tratamiento a individuos, o en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones. GUHSD provee el acceso igual a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos designados para los jóvenes. El departamento de Educación Técnica y de Carreras de GUHSD no discrimina en su matriculación ni en el acceso a cualquier de sus programas disponibles, como negocios, la tecnología aplicada, FACS, enfermería, y formación para bomberos. La falta de habilidades con el inglés no será una barrera a la admisión ni la participación en las actividades del distrito y sus programas. GUHSD tampoco discrimina en sus contratos o prácticas de empleados. Esta noticia es provista y requerida por el Título VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la Enmienda Educativa de 1972, en el Acto de Era de Discriminación de 1975, y el Acto de los Estadounidenses con Habilidades Diferenciadas de 1990. Ud. puede comunicarse con el coordinador de cumplimiento sobre preguntas, quejas, o para más información con respecto a estas leyes Director de Operaciones y Atletismo, 623-435-6006. Directora de la Educación Especial 623-435-6067; 7650 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.

MCKINNEY-VENTO ACTSchool-aged youth who live in a shelter, in a motel or campground due to the lack of an alternative adequate accommodation, in a car, park, aban-doned building, or bus or train station, or doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact your school’s social worker for more information.