Find out here...Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child must
be absent?
We hope parents will let their
children know how important regular and prompt attendance is to
their education. However, if your child must be absent, you will
want to call the school office before 9:00 a.m. at (928) 608-4156
and let us know about the absence, and you will need to provide a
note explaining the reason for the absence on the first day of your
child's return. The school office, whenever possible, will attempt
to call the parents or guardians of children whose names are on the
student absentee list if a prior phone call has not been received
from the parent regarding the absence.
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Is
there recognition for students with good attendance?
Yes. Each quarter, those students
who have perfect attendance or 96% accumulative attendance will be
recognized and rewarded.
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If I need to check my
student out of school early (or need someone else to do that for
me), what is the procedure?
Your child's safety, while they are
entrusted into our care, is a responsibility that we take very
seriously. Therefore, we have put some procedures in place that
each school will follow:
I. Individuals authorized to assume
custody of a student during school will be listed on the student's
information sheet kept in the office. Students will not be released
to any person other than those authorized in writing, by the parent
or guardian. (Law enforcement officers are not bound by this
provision).
II. During the school day, no
student will be released to any authorized adult in any place other
than the school building office. Those seeking custody of a student
must check into the office. The student may not be picked up at any
other place.
III. Adults listed by the parent, or
custodian, on the authorization form, must be prepared to identify
themselves with a photo I.D., in the event that their identity is
not readily determined by school personnel.
IV. All teachers and aides will be
instructed to direct all parents, or others wishing custody of a
student, to the office where the request will be made to the
appropriate staff member.
V. Students cannot be picked up from
the bus ramp or taken off the bus. All change requests to normal
routine must be made with the office before 2:30 p.m.
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When can I
expect to receive my child's report card?
Report cards help to inform students
and parents of the student's progress for the previous nine week
period. You will receive your child's report card during
Parent/Teacher conferences at the end of the first and third
quarter, and during the second and fourth quarter expect your child
to bring home his/her report card.
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If I
need to speak with my child's teacher, how can I contact
him/her?
Our teachers are conducting classes
from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We will transfer phone calls from the
office to teacher voice mails, not directly to the teacher. You can
dial (928) 608-4156, and you will be transferred to his/her voice
mail. Teachers will be checking their voice mail at 2:45 p.m. each
day.
All teachers also have an e-mail
address, and you can find these on the Staff page.
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What are the bus
rules?
Whether your child rides the bus to
school or simply on a field trip, there are certain rules that they
are expected to follow in order to enjoy the privilege of riding
the bus. We hope that parents will reinforce these rules with their
children so that their bus privileges are not jeopardized.
Bus rules include:
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- Rule 1 - Each child must stay seated, facing forward, aisle
clear.
- Rule 2 - Each child must keep their hands and other objects to
himself/herself.
- Rule 3 - Each child must keep their voice at a conversational
tone.
- Rule 4 - Each child must cooperate with the bus driver at all
times.
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What meal
programs are available at Desert View Intermediate?
All Page schools offer breakfast and
lunch programs. Families interested in applying for free or reduced
cost meals should obtain an application from the Desert View school
cafeteria or directly from the Food and Nutrition Accounting office
(next to the Page High School cafeteria), where it can be approved
immediately. Children who qualify for the lunch program also
qualify for breakfast.
Our school cafeteria serves
breakfast and hot lunches daily and parents are welcome to eat with
their children. Due to changing laws under which our cafeteria
operates, as well as changing costs from suppliers, our prices are
subject to change.
You can see the current prices, as
well as the monthly menu, on our School Menus page.
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How can I
purchase meals from the cafeteria for my child?
Parents may make deposits into their
child's account in several ways:
- Send cash or a check (with driver's license number, telephone
number, and address) payable to Page School Cafeteria, and put it
in an envelope with the student's and teacher's name.
- Visit the cafeteria any morning before 11:00 to deposit
funds.
- Visit www.pay4lunch.com to deposit funds via the
Internet.
Students are allowed to charge
lunches when they forget their lunch or lunch money. However, after
three unpaid charges have accumulated, further charges will not be
allowed.
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Are
there specific cafeteria rules my child should follow?
While in the cafeteria, all of our
students follow the Desert View Expectations. During lunch time,
they sit in their assigned area, talk quietly, and clean up after
themselves. They are also not allowed to eat from another student's
tray, share food, or remove food from the cafeteria.
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I
would like to schedule a conference with my child's teacher. How do
I do that?
Please feel free to request a
conference with your child's teacher at anytime. There are two
scheduled Parent/Teacher conferences throughout the year (just
check the school calendar). At those conferences, the teacher and
parent will discuss your student?s progress and set future
goals.
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What is Desert View
Intermediate School's attitude about homework for my
student?
There is an African proverb that
states, It takes a whole village to educate a child. Because we
know that the responsibility for educating children is a shared
responsibility of the home and school, we recognize the value of
homework in your child's academic success. Homework assignments are
designed to: provide practice of skills and concepts introduced in
class, strengthen basic skills, stimulate and further personal
interest, develop independent study skills and responsibility, and
keep parents aware of their child's curriculum and academic
progress. Talk to your child's teacher about specific classroom
homework expectations.
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If my child is
absent, how much time will he/she have to make up the work they
missed?
Students have as many days to make
up work for excused absences as the number of days absent. (Worked
missed during an unexcused absence is not allowed to be made
up.)
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What
immunizations does my child need in order to attend Desert
View?
Students attending public school in
Arizona must have the following on file before the child can be
admitted to school.
- A history of immunization, including the month, date, and year
of immunization for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, (whooping
cough) polio, measles, and rubella.
- Compliance statement, signed by the child's parents or
guardian.
For detailed registration and
immunization information, visit the district immunization page.
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My child
lost an article of clothing at school. How are lost and found items
handled?
Articles found in and around the
school are turned into the office where the owners may claim them
by properly identifying the article. Many items go unclaimed
throughout the school year. If at anytime a parent wishes to check
for a "lost" item, please feel free to come to the building office
and ask about the "Lost and Found" cabinet.
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My child needs
to take medication during school hours. How can I arrange that
he/she receive it?
If your child needs to take
medication at school, please contact the office for the proper
form. If it is necessary, the school nurse or secretary will
administer oral and topical medications with parental consent and
if the medication is properly labeled. If it is imperative that the
medication be given during school hours, please have your child
bring the properly labeled medication (must include date, child's
name, name of medication, amount of medication, and the time that
it is to be taken) to the school office. However, medication that
can be administered before or after school is better kept at
home.
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