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School Choice Forms Accepted Nov. 16, 2009, through Feb. 5, 2010

Through TUSD's open enrollment and magnet programs, you can apply to have your child attend any TUSD school. As long as there's room, your child will be accepted. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be accepted beginning Nov. 16, 2009.

Mail completed application to:
P.O. Box 40400, Tucson AZ 85717
Or deliver to:
School Community Services
1010 E. Tenth St., Building B. (southwest corner of 10th St. and Fremont)

School Choice Form (English): In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
School Choice Form (Spanish): In MS Word | In Adobe PDF

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Second Annual International Language Poetry Celebration Seminars, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25

The Educational Enrichment Foundation is hosting the second annual International Language Poetry Celebration. TUSD high school students are invited to submit poems in two languages (one of which is English). The poems will be publishied in both languages, and authors or the top three poems will receive scholarships to the college of their choice.

As part of the event, students are invited to attend creative writing seminars.

Seminar Dates:

When:
Wednesday, Nov. 18 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
AND/OR
Wednesday, Nov. 25 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
Where: Helen S. Schaefer Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen Street
(near the University of Arizona)

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Members Sought for Technology Task Force

The Technology Task Force Team is looking for members to serve on the committee. The committee's role is to develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic long range technology plan to insure the most appropriate technologies are effectively infused in curriculum and instruction in support of TUSD. The focus will be on classroom technology to support 21st century learning and the choice programs. Examples: electronic boards, 1 to 1 computing, electronic collaboration, curriculum based applications.

The committee will meet the second Tuesday of the month. The first meeting is Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Technology Services Conference Room. Parents and students are welcome.

If you are interested in representing district stakeholders, please email Jeremy Thompson at jeremy.thompson@tusd1.org.

Saturday Math Tutoring and Review

Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in free math tutoring sessions, Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Vocational Building, Room 102, at Tucson High Magnet School, 400 N. 2nd Ave.

Tutoring is provided by professional engineers and students from the National Alliance of Black Engineers (NABE). Subjects include basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

See the printable flier for dates and more information, or call 225-6247.

Printable Flier: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF

TUSD Identified for Title 1 LEA Improvement

TUSD has been identified for Title I LEA (Local Education Agency) Improvement.  The reason for this identification is that, under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the state's accountability system, our LEA did not meet "adequate yearly progress" (AYP) for two consecutive years in the same indicator and across all grade-spans.

In addition, TUSD did not meet the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) for Title III – "Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students, " under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). AMAO is a measure that all states use to determine if schools and districts are meeting the expectations described in Title III of NCLB for English language learner (ELL) students. In order to meet the AMAO goals, TUSD must meet certain objectives each year.

You, as a parent, are a very important part of the educational process. In addition to the assistance and nurturing you give to your child, you can participate in upgrading the quality of education within Tucson Unified School District. Your efforts will help your child's school and LEA to make AYP and to meet the AMAO goals. You may want to get involved by:

• Reviewing your child's homework and test results
• Supporting and reinforcing your child's good study habits
• Becoming a member of your school's site council
• Attending board meetings and giving input at appropriate times
• Serving on a school or LEA committee
• Coming to parent-school meetings on student achievement

Please read the notification letters and FAQ below for more information.

LEA Notification Letter and FAQ: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
Translations: Arabic | Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese

AMAO Notification Letter: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
Translations: Spanish

Tucson Unified Schools on Twitter

Tucson Unified Schools has opened a twitter account to help us share updates and news with you.

Follow our account at twitter.com/tucsonunified.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a service that allows people to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick short messages via cell phone text (SMS messages), email or the web.

Homeless? TUSD Can Help

Preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act.
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Sample AIMS Tests Available Online

Students can practice for the AIMS test with the sample test questions at the Arizona Department of Education web site. Sample questions for students of all tested grades are available at the AIMS Sample Test page on the Arizona Department of Education web site.

TUSD is a Safe-T-Zone

The Department of School Safety is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. To make an anonymous report regarding any on-campus concerns, including weapons, fights, graffiti, drugs, violence, or gangs, call the Safe-T-Zone Tip Line at 584-7680 or complete the online School Watch Information Sharing form.