THE CHARGER SPARK Charging Forward with Tradition Winter 2017-2018 School Year

Administration: Ms. Mayra Arroyo - Principal Mr. Bill Hazell - Academics Assistant Principal Mr. Jermaine Whitaker Athletics Assistant Principal Ms. Molly Saddler - Activities Assistant Principal

Inside this issue: TUHSD 2017-2018 Calendar

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Semester Exam Schedule

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Guidance

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ACT, SAT Dates

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Registration Schedule

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Bell Schedules

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Bookstore Hours

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Preschool

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Library

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Academics Info

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Activities Info

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Yearbook

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Grad Night Info

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Honor Roll Athletics Info

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Athletics Calendar

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Activities Calendar

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McClintock High School

1830 E. Del Rio Dr.

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 839-4222

Dear Charger Community, We have reached November and are more than half way through the first semester. Our first quarter ended on October 6. The report cards that were mailed home at that time were snapshots of how your child was doing at the midpoint of the semester; they are not final grades. Semester grades, which are given after final exams in December, are the permanent grades and are placed on each student’s transcript. There are still a few weeks before final exams. These weeks will go by quickly! If your child is doing well, encourage them to keep it up for the rest of the semester. If your child is not achieving to their potential at this point, talk to them about what changes they can make to achieve the grades they will be happy with and proud of at the end of the semester. We also encourage you to continuously access your child’s information on the school’s database (ParentVue) and to make contact with his/her teachers and/or counselors to get strategies for success. It's time for students to “turn it up a notch.”

Academic excellence is always something special to celebrate, and this year McClintock High School students Morgan Carpenter, Callandra Moore, and Anna Tesch have been named as National Merit SemiFinalists. The administration, faculty, and student body congratulates these students and their parents for these outstanding accomplishments. Parent involvement is a key factor in student success and we appreciate your continued partnership in the educational process. Thank you for the great support the school has from the parents and the community. Particularly, the drive to make sure our students are here every day and on time. Attendance is very important, as the added bonus of every minute a student is in school provides them with a greater chance of being academically successful. Thank you for being the best community! In closing, I’d like to extend my gratitude to all staff, students, and community members for making this first semester a great experience at McClintock. I am truly honored to represent the work they do. Mayra B. Arroyo McClintock High School

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TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CALENDAR

Vision Statement McClintock High School provides a comprehensive, innovative, and diverse curriculum supported by an array of extracurricular programs. With community and staff support, students meet high expectations and develop personal responsibility, leading to rewarding futures. McClintock High School students find purpose in education, value in excellence, and meaning in Charger traditions.

The mission of McClintock is to: 

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Challenge and support students through research-based practices and proactive interventions Engage students in educational purpose and personal responsibility Promote pride and participation in Charger traditions Offer a wide array of extra-curricular activities Involve parents and community

School Goals 2017-2018: McClintock High School will: 1. Increase the percentage of students who are on track to graduate to 70% in each grade level as measured by the start of the 2017-2018 school year. 2. Increase the number of students passing AzMERIT (proficient and highly proficient) and AIMS Science (meets and exceeds) by 10 percentage points in each sub category for the 2017-18 school year. 3. Create and implement an on-going plan to increase parent involvement and community partnerships during the 2017-2018 school year. 4. Increase the student attendance rate to 95% for the 2017-2018 school year.

2017 - 2018

December December December December

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Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 January January January February February March March March March May May

5 8 15 7 19 9 12-16 19 30 23 23

May May

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End of 2nd Quarter Last Day for Students Last Day for Teachers Beginning of Winter Break 44 student days 46 student days 90 student days End of Winter Break School Resumes MLK Holiday Staff Dev 1/2 Day Presidents' Day Holiday End of Quarter Spring Break - no classes Beginning of 4th Quarter Holiday - no classes End of Semester 2 Last Day of Classes for Students Graduation Last Day for Teachers

Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Semester 2

43 student days 47 student days 90 student days

TOTAL

180 student days

Semester Exams

Bell Schedules

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Student Body

President – Carson Streiff Vice-President – Vincent Gomez Recording Secretary – Alexis Ajoste Senior Class

President – Kayla Gonzalez Vice-President – Ellie Griffin Secretary/Treasurer – Kevin Xiong Boys Representative – David Do Girls Representative – Abigail Anderson Junior Class

President – Anjelina Stevens Vice-President – Tiana Montaz Secretary/Treasurer – Julia Reddie Boys Representative – Ciarra Downing Girls Representative – Jacob Torregrossa

EARLY RELEASE DAYS (7:25—1:10) Dec. 6 Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 Mar. 7 Mar. 21 Mar. 28 Apr. 4 Apr. 11 Apr. 18 Apr. 25 May 2 May 9 May 16 “NOON” RELEASE DAY: Feb. 7 (7:25—11:40)

Correspondence Secretary – Tommie O. Lauderdale Business Manager – Torren Baker Publicity Director – Elizabeth Mendez Pep Rally Director – Michael Bernard Sophomore Class

President – David Cisneros Vice-President – Francisco Arroyo Secretary/Treasurer – Sachi Sengupta Girls Representative – Mayari Merchant Boys Representative – Garrison Nelson Freshmen Class

President – Rachel Early Vice-President – Morgan Kubasko Secretary/Treasurer – Caleb Sivak Boys Representative – Bevin Hales Girls Representative – Evadney Saelens

Library Fish & Games Scout, the Library’s mascot, recently celebrated his first anniversary. Inspired by his rich colors, we have season-themed coloring pages available. Colored pencils or markers can be checked out to relax and indulge your creative side. Make a bookmark or a gift card! The Library has added more Maker events to the calendar this year as well. The charming book hedgehogs were a hit in November! Keep in touch to find out what the next one will be. Our most popular games to check out have been:

Chess and ordinary decks of playing cards are also popular. Games can be checked out for a week, though, so take one of the longer games home for the weekend!

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Guidance Department  Students are welcome in the Guidance Department before school, during lunch, and after school.  Students may come during class time with a pass from their teacher/counselor.  Parents may contact a counselor by calling 839-4222 ext. 68648. Ms. Cheryl Womer Guidance Office Assistant

Ms. Monica Griffin

Students with last names beginning with A-D

Ms. Wendy Kozloski

Students with last names beginning with E-L

Ms. Jennifer Morgan

Students with last names beginning with M-R

Ms. Melinda Coronado

Department Chair, students with last names beginning with S-Z

Mr. Sam Dentz

Drop Out Prevention Coordinator

Ms. Staci Mendoza

Indian Education Liaison

Ms. Christy Jarvis

City of Tempe Prevention Counselor

ACT

School Code: 030433

Students may register on-line at www.actstudent.org or pick up materials in the counseling office.

It is never too early to prepare for college and university entrance requirements.

SAT I / SAT II

School Code: 030433

Students may register on-line at www.sat.org/register or pick up materials in the counseling office. All registration must be processed through the SAT.org site.

SAT test dates: December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018

May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018

ACT test dates: December 9, 2017 April 14, 2018 February 10, 2018 June 9, 2018 July 14, 2018

Transcripts Transcript requests for universities are now done through Parchment (www.parchment.com). Seniors should register at the website and submit transcript requests to our Records Office directly from there.

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First Day of Spring Semester

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Connolly Orientation

Electives Video Lunchtime Expo

Course Laird & Ward Registration Video Orientation (3rd period)

Gilliland Orientation

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Are you planning on going to college in the fall? Then it’s time now to start completing the FAFSA application! For more information on the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid, check www.fafsa.ed.gov.

College Connect is back for

2017-2018!

College Goal FAFSA For a complete list of programs, locations, and times, please visit: https://collegegoal.az.gov/college-goal-fafsa

ONLINE SYSTEM MATCHES STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS The Arizona Community Foundation has an online scholarship portal that allows students to apply for more than 60 scholarships with a single online application. The system automatically matches each applicant with every scholarship for which he or she qualifies. High school seniors attending schools anywhere in the U.S. can apply. Scholarships are available for two-year and four-year colleges and universities as well as technical schools. Some awards are given based on merit or financial need, while others are awarded to students in a particular geographic region or with specific demographic characteristics. Check out the

scholarship opportunities page at the

Arizona Community Foundation website for more information.

Students can learn about College Connect and register for the next workshop at the City of Tempe Website: February 3, 2018 March 3, 2018 April 7, 2018 Topics include:  Career exploration  Financial aid & scholarships  Applications & admissions  Class choice Enter to win a $250 Scholarship! Registration is free, but pre-registration is encouraged!

I have witnessed how education opens doors, and I know that when sound instruction takes place, students experience the joys of new-found knowledge and the ability to excel. ~ Daniel Akaka (1924-) Former U.S. Senator from Hawaii

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The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This test serves as the initial screening for the approximately 1.5 million entrants each year. In late September, more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year. Although Commended Students do not continue in the National Merit competition, some do become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. Congratulations to our own Charger semifinalists:

Morgan Carpenter Callandra Moore Market Day a Success! The fall Market Day was held on November 21. Entrepreneurship students want to thank their peers and staff for making another successful Market Day. Items sold were:   

Spirit day t-shirts  Spinners  Bath bombs Sweatshirts Pop Its  Key chains

Anna Tesch

Please look for our spring Market Day in April or May! Thank you for making the day a great success! My Entrepreneurship students were all smiles and most sold-out of their products.

Counseling Is Available Through the City of Tempe One of the ways the City of Tempe actively supports its mission to make Tempe the best place to live, work, and play is through its Counseling Program. The program, with offices located on the second floor of the Tempe Public Library, provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families, and has done so for over 25 years. Tempe residents, and anyone with a child attending a school in Tempe, who cannot get counseling services elsewhere (for example, through their health insurance or AHCCCS) are eligible for services. Counseling issues include depression, anxiety, stress, parent/child issues, partner relationship problems, sexual abuse, grief, trauma, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other emotional and behavioral issues. The city’s therapists are Licensed Professional Counselors and Master’s-level counselors. Services are available in English and Spanish. Fees are $5 to $40 per session based on family size and income. Counseling is strictly confidential. Call Social Services at 480-350-5400 for more information or to make an appointment.

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Bell Schedules Early Release

Regular First Second Third Fourth Lunch Sixth Seventh

7:25 — 8:21 8:26 — 9:22 9:27 — 10:27 10:32 — 11:28 11:28 — 12:13 12:13 — 1:09 1:14 — 2:10

First Second Third Fourth Lunch Sixth Seventh

7:25 — 8:11 8:16 — 9:02 9:07 — 9:57 10:02 — 10:48 10:48 — 11:33 11:33 — 12:19 12:24 — 1:10

“Noon” Release (February 7, 2018)

First Second Third Fourth Sixth Seventh

7:25 — 8:03 8:08 — 8:46 8:51 — 9:31 9:36 — 10:14 10:19 — 11:57 11:02 — 11:40

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS POLICY Students are required to wear their McClintock ID card

at all times

when at school! All students received a free ID card and lanyard for the 2017-18 school year. A card sleeve is provided when available. Replacement ID cards may be purchased at the bookstore for $5.00.

Tempe Union High School District has contracted with CCM Enterprises to collect insufficient funds checks received by our schools. Notification of this is posted in the bookstores, child care areas, and cafeterias on each campus. By making payment via check, a Parent or Legal Guardian is giving TUHSD authorization to electronically debit their account for the returned check amount, plus fees, if the check should be returned by the bank. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact your school’s bookstore manager or Roland Carranza at (480) 345-3730.

Off-Campus Lunch McClintock juniors and seniors have the opportunity to apply for off-campus lunch privileges. In order to qualify for off-campus lunch, students must meet all of the following requirements:    

Students must have the required number of credits to be considered on-track to graduate: Juniors: 12 credits or more Seniors: 18 credits or more 2.0 GPA for the semester prior to application No F's on the report card the semester prior to application No major or recurring discipline infractions  To leave campus, students must have and display the authorized Student ID card issued by

McClintock High School.

 Students involved in behavioral situations while off-campus are subject to the District's discipline

policy.

 Authorization to leave campus can be revoked by the parent or by the school due to attendance

or behavior concerns. Ditching and/or tardies can result in revocation of off-campus privileges.

Applications must be submitted by the advertised deadline at the end of each semester. Applications are available in, and must be submitted to, the Athletics Office.

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2017 Tempe Changemaker & Courage Award Recipients The City of Tempe and the Tempe Diablos recognize some of the city’s best and brightest young people at the annual Youth Fest banquet. Each of the 2017 Tempe Changemaker and Courage Award recipients will be will be invited to the banquet on Monday, April 17, 2018. Tempe High School’s Mariachi de Tempe and Corona del Sol’s Steel Drum Band will perform at the event, which will be hosted by Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell and emceed by 12 News Reporter JR Cardenas. The Courage Award acknowledges the courage it can take for youth to grow up to lead productive lives in this challenging world. The awards are designed to provide recognition to youth

that might not ordinarily receive it in their daily lives. The Courage Awards also provides role models and inspiration to other people who may find themselves faced with similar challenges. Our congratulations this year go to Charger Hannah Olsen. Tempe Changemaker students are juniors and seniors who demonstrate a social conscience and strive to create positive change on campus and/or in the community. This year the Charger recipients are: McKinley Becraft Carmela Guaglianone Zaria Guignard Shaul Leket-Mor Jonah Wiley

WAYS TO SUPPORT MHS STUDENTS The Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate up to $400* to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs, and get their entire donation back in the form of a tax credit. Taxpayers who donate by April 15 can choose to which calendar year they want to apply the credits. For example, a donation now can be applied to either 2017 or 2018. - See more at the TUHSD website under Community, on the Tax Credit/Ways to Donate page. *Individuals and couples filing jointly may take advantage of this tax credit. A maximum of $200 can be deducted per individual tax return, or couples filing a joint return may deduct a maximum of $400. Tax credit is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Monday—Tuesday—Thursday—Friday Open: 7:00 – 2:40 Closed for lunch: 12:15—1:15 Wednesday Open: 7:00 – 1:40 Closed for lunch: 11:30—12:15 District Half Days: Open: 7:00

– 12:10

Call the MHS Bookstore At 480-752-8650.

The bookstore closes half an hour after the school day ends. On Feb 7, the bookstore will close at 12:10 p.m.

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Site-Based Council Members for the 2017-2018 Year The McClintock High School Site Council is comprised of Principal parents, teachers, staff members, students, and community Hazell, Bill Chumley, Josh Certified members. The purpose of the Council, as mandated by Griffin, Monica Certified Arizona statute, is to support the McClintock High Mission, Haskins, Marita Certified oversee school Hubele, Bill Certified Room 520 improvement, Lopez, NellieAnn Classified school safety Certified December Thursday, 7 2017 1:15 p.m. Whitehead, Carla issues, and parent/ Cruz, Patti Parent educator relations. Cruz, Theresa Parent January Thursday, 11, 2018 1:15 p.m. Gonzalez, Martin Parent The Council works February Thursday, 1, 2018 1:15 p.m. Hansen, Dawn Parent closely with school Rollon, Charon Parent administrators by March Thursday, 1, 2018 1:15 p.m. Chowdhury, Sanjay Community providing guidance Gomez, Vincent Senior and input on issues April Thursday, 5, 2018 1:15 p.m. Lobato, Thomas Junior vital to the success Matos, Xavier Sophomore May Thursday, 5, 2018 1:15 p.m. of the school. Chung, Imani Freshman

Site-Based Council

McClintock Early Learning Center 1830 East Del Rio

McClintock High School’s on-site preschool has full time openings for the 2017-2018 school year

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2 ½ - 5 year olds Must be independently potty trained Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday  Tempe Union High School District calendar year  DES Certified  Preschool curriculum taught    

For more information, call Joyce Johnson at 480-752-8651

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New eBooks!

https://www.tempeunion.org/domain/213

Destiny Discover Fiction and non-fiction books, and audiobooks Log in with your computer username & Password EBSCO eBooks * Fiction and non-fiction reference books Gale Virtual Reference Library * Non-fiction reference books Salem Press eBooks * Non-fiction reference books * Please come to the library to get the off-campus passwords to access these eBooks.

Need to do research for a project at home?

Go to the McClintock Library Homepage to find the following online databases!    

ABC-Clio  CQ Researcher  Culture Grams  EBSCOhost

ProQuest SIRS World Book AZ State Library

McClintock Library website address: http://www.tempeunion.org/domain/213 Please come to the library to get the offcampus passwords to access these databases.

Support the McClintock Library Through Changing Hands Bookstore’s “Books for Schools” Program There are countless wonderful books to explore, and we'd like our students to read them all. You can help the McClintock Library achieve that goal through Changing Hands Bookstore’s “Books for Schools” program. Every year, Changing Hands gives away thousands of dollars in books through their “Books for Schools” program. Anyone can earn free books for the McClintock Library when they shop at Changing Hands year round. Just mention “Books for Schools” and the McClintock Library at checkout. Instead of receiving Readers Club Card stamps or other promotions, Changing Hands will record a credit to the McClintock Library in the amount of 15% of the pre-tax total. Use your everyday and holiday shopping to build the McClintock Library collection. Except for special orders, all merchandise counts towards the total – not only new and used books, but cards, calendars, music, and gifts as well. Call Changing Hands Bookstore at 480-730-0205 for more information.

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From the Office of Mr. Bill Hazell Assistant Principal - Academics The main responsibilities for the Academics Office are curriculum, instruction, the Master Schedule, and graduation. If you have any questions about a student’s schedule, please feel free to contact us. Any issues that arise due to attendance or discipline concerns for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with last names beginning with L-Z, will be handled in this office.

Mr. Bill Hazell Assistant Principal Academics 480-752-8626

You’ve Got Mail!

Look for the following in your mailbox during the weeks of:

Many infractions are directly related to a student’s graduation status. Although we try our best to make sure everyone graduates on time, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to ensure that behavior during the school year does not affect graduation status.

Online Grades MHS teachers post their grades online. If you have access to the Internet, this may be an easy way for you and your child to keep track of day-today academic progress.

Accessing Student Grades Online Parents are now able to view a wide range of their student's information online. ParentVUE allows parents to monitor their student's academic progress, attendance records, and more. If you have not yet received information on how to access your student's information, please contact Ms. Womer by email at [email protected] or by phone at 480-752-8648. December 26, 2017:

2nd Qtr Report Card

March 12, 2018:

3rd Qtr Report Card

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~ John Steinbeck 1902-1968 American author

Students who arrive late to first period must have a parent/guardian walk them into the attendance office to receive a pass to first period. A phone call from a parent/guardian will no longer be accepted as an excuse to receive a pass to first period. Any student arriving late to first period who is not accompanied by a parent/guardian will be sent to sweep. The MHS staff thanks you for your support.

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Attendance Rules & Regulations A student loses the opportunity to earn credit for a course when eleven total absences (excused and unexcused) are reached in any individual class during a semester. All attendance records can be view using ParentVUE. If you want to excuse your student’s absences, phone the Attendance Office no later than the morning of the absence at 480-752-8631. If you know ahead of time, it is always best to call

From the Nurse's Office Cold and Flu Season has arrived! Please get your Flu shot - it really does help! Drink lots of fluids, get lots of rest, and see your doctor, if needed. If you have:  a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher;  are vomiting and/or having diarrhea; Please stay home until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours! Remember to wash your hands with soap and water often - this is the number one way to prevent the spread of illness.

Phone & Address Changes It is important we have current your address with accurate home, work, and cell phone numbers. Parents and Legal Guardians – Please inform the Academics Office if: 

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You have moved. (You must provide proof of address before an address change can be made. Please fill out a new Student Data Revisions form and provide us with a copy of your new lease agreement, purchase contract, or current electric bill.) There is a change in any of your phone numbers. You need to change the designated Emergency Contact in your child’s records. It is important to have someone we can contact if we are unable to reach you during the school day.

During the holiday season (or at anytime during the year), please consider donating these helpful supplies to the Nurse’s Office: Bottled water Snacks (granola bars, breakfast bars, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers [Cheez-its or Goldfish crackers], Saltines, etc.)  Sanitary pads (no tampons)  Kleenex  Cough drops These are things that can help get a student through a rough day. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

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Have a safe and healthy Holiday Season!

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From the Office of Ms. Molly Saddler Assistant Principal - Activities We are proud to offer students a variety of over 50 different organizations and clubs on campus. MHS has various activities and performances throughout the year. The Activities Office also handles discipline and attendance issues for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with last names beginning with A-K. Please feel free to contact the Activities Office or visit our Activities page on the McClintock website with any questions regarding events on campus.

TUHSD Policy Handbook

Ms. Molly Saddler Assistant Principal Activities 480-752-8627

The Tempe Union High School Policy Handbook is available online. Please note that it is not necessary to sign in to read the handbook; simply click on Section J - Students to open. Please take the time to review and discuss the information contained in this handbook with your student.

Student Academic Planner It is recommended that parents/guardians review the McClintock High School Student Academic Planner with their students. The information contained in the Student Academic Planner is specific to MHS and may differ from other schools that students have attended. Copies of the Student Handbook/Academic Planner have been distributed to students, and will also be available in the Activities Office.

Guidelines for School Dances School dances are meant to be fun and memorable. Please help us make the dances a positive experience for all students. Behavior at dances that may embarrass students and their families is not tolerated. Dirty dancing, grinding, or other suggestive dancing will be not tolerated. Purses, bags, and clothing will be searched at the door for items considered to be inappropriate at a dance. Items such as drink containers, water bottles, or any item that may contain an illegal substance will not be allowed inside the door. Students who arrive under the influence will be referred to the police officer on duty, their parents will be notified, and the students will be subject to school discipline.

Coronation Dance starts If you are picking up your son at 8:00 p.m. and ends or daughter, pick them up at promptly at 10:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

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Cell Phones and Personal Electronics Administrators continuously receive concerned complaints regarding cell phone usage during class time. The teachers tell us students are inattentive due to headphones and cell phones. Teachers sometimes do have legitimate reasons for cell phone usage in class (Kahoot, StudentVue, etc.), and we do not want to institute any changes that would eliminate those options for teachers. Therefore, we will begin to consistently enforce the current no cell phone, no earbuds during class time policy . Unless specifically directed by a teacher to use them, those items should not be seen or used. We will communicate this with students via:

Video announcements demonstrating appropriate and inappropriate use of cell phones  Signage across campus

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Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the teacher confiscating the phone and giving it to the appropriate administrator. The administrator will return the phone to the student at the end of the school day. A warning will be issued for the first offense, an hour of detention for the second offense, and two hours of detention for the third offense. Parents may need to come in after three offenses. This policy will minimize inappropriate cell phone usage during class time, and create an atmosphere focused on student achievement without unnecessary distractions. Technology use is not unique to teenagers and school. It is an issue within our society, and we hope this helps foster responsible behavior in our students.

Lost and stolen electronic devices are the responsibility of the student, and use of these items are at the student’s own risk for loss/theft. McClintock is not responsible for stolen or missing electronic devices.

Dress Code Policy School pride, morale, and image are influenced by the general appearance of our students. McClintock High School expects a students’ dress and grooming to reflect high standards of personal conduct so that each student’s attire promotes a positive, safe, and healthy atmosphere within our school. 

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Attire or accessories which advertise, display, and/or promote any drug, alcohol, tobacco, sexual activity, or violence, or feature language which is disrespectful, lewd, vulgar, profane or obscene, and/or expresses bigotry towards any group or person, are not allowed. Any attire or grooming deemed to be gang related is prohibited when such attire or grooming creates an atmosphere of threat, intimidation or undue pressure, or disrupts the educational environment/process, or interferes with curriculum goals/educational objectives. Undergarments such as bra straps, boxers,

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etc. should not be visible. Attire, jewelry, skin markings (temporary or permanent), and other accessories that present a risk to the health, safety, and general welfare of students, or which express obscenities, expose the chest, abdomen, or upper thighs are prohibited. Examples of inappropriate tops include: low-cut, tube, halter, and crop styles, etc. Body piercing that is a safety hazard and/or hinders performance in the classroom is not allowed. Shoes will be worn. Slippers are not considered appropriate footwear. Pajama tops and/or bottoms are not appropriate school attire. Sunglasses will not be worn indoors. Hats and other accessories may be prohibited or allowed at faculty/staff discretion.

Exceptions may be made for uniforms, formal attire, and costumes.

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To the Parents of the Class of 2018 Congratulations! Your son or daughter is part of the next graduating class at McClintock High School. We are writing on behalf of the yearbook staff to offer you a great opportunity. We want to give you the chance to celebrate your senior with a special message and pictures via a Yearbook Recognition Advertisement in the yearbook. Not only will you congratulate your graduate, but you will also be supporting our yearbook. We expect to sell more than 1,000 copies this year, and last year we completely sold out. This is the perfect opportunity to say good-bye and good luck, as well as congratulate all of your senior’s hard work. Not only will this ad appear near the index section, where students regularly look for their names and their friends’ names, but also its circulation will expand to parents, school officials, and community members throughout Tempe. The recognition advertisement will be in all color with as many pictures as you choose. For example, you can include baby pictures, family photos or any photos you feel honors the accomplishments of your senior and celebrates their success. How to purchase the advertisement: 1) Go to www.Jostens.com 2) Select McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona If you need more information, 3) Find the Yearbook Recognition Advertisement button please feel free to contact us on the right side of the web page and click on it. at school. The e-mail address is: [email protected] . The deadline is Febuary 16, 2018.

McClintock Historian - Yearbook Senior Ads Size of Ads

Sales Price Until 12/1

Regular Price Starting 12/2

(4 in. x 2 1/2 in)

1/8 page $45

1/8 page $60

(4in. x 5 1/4 in.)

1/4 page $70

1/4 page $90

(8 1/4 in. x 5 1/4 in.)

1/2 page $100

1/2 page $125

(10 3/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.)

Full page $190

Full page $210

Contact: Nicole Davis, Adviser Phone: (480) 839-4222 (ext 60202) e-mail: [email protected] McClintock Historian 1830 E. Del Rio Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282

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Grad Night Boosters Support All MHS Students Parents of Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors — we need your input to keep this awesome tradition going! What is Grad Night? Grad Night was originally developed over concerns about teens drinking and driving on graduation night. Some high schools began putting seniors on a bus and sending them to an amusement park or other safe place where they could celebrate the night away in a safe, alcohol-free environment.

students arrive, they can’t leave until morning. This prevents the graduates from going out and partying in less healthy ways.

Most of the planning work is done by a team of parents. A typical Grad Night includes night-long food options, which could include regular pizza deliveries or 6-foot long subs, sweets, and snacks. Water and soda This new tradition continues across the are readily available to drink. There are country as a fun night which brings the a wide variety of games and activities to help keep the graduates school's graduating seniors together occupied, often with prizes. There may for a safe party filled with games and be live entertainment, including activities. hypnotists, dance lessons, or a band. These highly popular events can be as This is a chance for teens to have one elaborate and creative as the last, safe, night together with their parent volunteers who host them desire. Often lasting all night long, the childhood friends, before life pulls separates them for college and fun typically starts immediately after careers. graduation ceremonies end, at a site that is locked down so that once

Join us at 7 p.m. in the MHS Administration Building once a month to help plan and organize this event for the class of 2018. We meet on the first Monday of the month:

 December 4  January 8  February 5   March 5  April 2  May 7 

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Acevedo Macias, Jennifer Adame Galvez, Jocelyn Ahmed, Faduma Aiye Asiya, Asiya Akins, Naomi Alazzawi, Hussaien Alhajjaji, Zachariah Alvarez-Morales, Britney Anderson, Alexander Anej, Samuel Arevalos Huerta, Alexander Armenta, Elizabeth Atherton, Bradlee Baker, Jerris Barbian, Destiny Basurto/Herrera, Jhoani Ben Salim, Abdulaziz Benvenuti, Mariah Betancourt, Analy Bia, Racquel Bighorse, Neovaugni Bishop, Nevaeh Bocker, Margaret Bodrero, Macy Botham, Maeve Boyer-Erno, Ryleigh Boynes, Andrew Briner, Billie Brittain, Isaac Brossia, Alexandier Brown, Jacey-Sarai Brown, Jessica Burke, Ryan Calderon Hernandez, Marvin Castaneda Preciado, Genesis Celis, Kevin Cervantes, Claudia Chandoqui-Mandujano, Leslie Ching, Zachary Chung, Imani Chung, Sofie Clark, Kirsten Connacher, Danielle Coronado, Alonzo Cossio Morales, Alejandro Cota, Nevaeh Crater, Trinity Cruz, Joshua Curiel Estrada, Steven D'Angelo, Abigail De La Garza-Crouch, Graciela De Olarte Marin, Yayret DeBiase, Olivia Deckard, Travyion DeMann, Emma Early, Rachel Erving, Ty-Yanna Estorga, Michael

THE CHARGER SPARK

Farling, Candace Farris, Zyon Fernandez, Juan Ferrel, Angel Ferris, Grace Fisher, Olivia Flewelling, Alexus Flor-Aguilar, Yoselin Fragoso Calderon, Guadalupe Freitag, Evan Frey, Keoni Gamez, Fransheska Garcia, Arturo Garza, Isabella Gillmon, Adam Gockley, Carson Griffin, Holland Haimovitz, Derrek Hamm, Mia Harasha, Noble Harshman, Keyilah Hatch, Hailey Hepworth, Caleb Hernandez Rivera, Nicholas Hernandez, Emillio Hernandez, Sierra Hoffman, Mason Infante, Miles James, Jada Johnson, Jaydan Johnson, Julia Jollie, Sasha Kaplan, Louisa Kokanovich, Lincoln Kraver, Logan Kubasko, Morgan Kumar, Aryan Larrubis, Shedea Vir Lopez Acero, Maria Lopez, Priscilla Lu, Davis Mack, Deyja Maldonaldo, Oscar Martinez Ramos, Stephanie Masiello, Mark McAlphin, Amanda McDonley, Brianna McGovern, William Miller, Carter Monroy Ruiz, George Monroy, Orlando Moon, Malcolm Morales De La Cruz, Lourdez Moreno, Alexia Murillo, Azucena Namingha, Seth Newman, Kassidy Olsen, Laela

Pabst, Rachael Palmer, Christian Pham, Long Philbee, Daniel Pina Gonzalez, Diego Pope, Alison Price, Amber Quintero, Karina Readis, Maliahlani Reddy, Nisha Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez, Eric Ronald, Janalisa Rosalez, Christyan Rosas Rios, Olaf Ruff, Emily Russell, Madison Saelens, Evadney Salgado, Alexande Sanders, Mathias Servin-Sanchez, Grecia Seyed, Sumayyah Sha, Anthony Shaurette, Emma Shultz, Christina Simpson, Arianna Slagel, Kamara Stanford, Conall Stephenson-Brown, Chloe Stinson-Maas, Mario Sullivan, Kendra Szynkowski, Emily Talarico, Emma Talavera, Mariella Teserio, Jade Thach, Kathy Thompson, Colt Tougas, Josephine Traum, Jessup Trevino-Valenzuela, Alex Trim, Sarah Uribe Fernandez, Salma Vander Kamp, Trevor Venegas, Jasmine Villa, Alexis Villagomez, Michail Jesus Vokes, Isaac Waddell, Mya Wallace, Brooke Ward, Darius Waxman, Mia Whitman, Steven Winston, Traeliq Winters, Makayla Wochner, Ryan Zeiders, Ella

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Students who earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the first quarter of the year made it onto the Honor Roll.

Alvarado, Eli Antenor, Angelo Carl Armenta Gallardo, Jason Arroyo, Francisco Barrett, Katie Bastian Diaz, Nayelli Beamon, Aspyn Bogaard, Mariska Borden, Brooke Burnett, Veronica Cardenas, Sabrina Castillo, Naat'anii Castro Lopez, Jessica Center, Davieon Chowdhury, Shaan Cisneros, David Clark, Charles Corker, Micayla Cruz, Natalia Dengi, Caio Devenport, Connie Early, Kerstin Eltahir, Alaa Emerson, Ryan Felix, David Flores, Miranda Gomez, Pedro Greene, Amanni Guenther, Cheyenne Halloum, Sirin Harrington, Caeles

All total, 507 MHS students qualified for the Honor Roll in the first quarter. Congratulations to all of you!

Hassan, Shams Hayou, Leatrice Hernandez, Noemi Hill, Zander Holmes, Isis Jones, Natalie Kalil, Musa Land, Amelie Lee, Spencer Lindsey, Gabrielle Lopez, Wilfred McCann, Isaac McKee, Sage Merchant, Mayari Mestre Hernandez, Stephanie Morgan, Kurtis Mueller, Emily Murillo-Vasquez, Bryant Nelson, Garrison Nelson, Leah Nez, Serenity Nguyen-Duong, Binh Nhi Osman, Yara Pacheco, Christopher Palacios, Marisa Partida Gastelum, Mireya Paul, Grace Penry, Aiden Perez Suarez, Carolina Philipps, Luke Rhodes, Declan

Sanders, Jimee Sarria, Colton Sengupta, Sachi Sharp, Maya Solorzano, Ezekiel Strich, Theodore Tanhueco, Armela Mae Taryole, Lucilla Teadt, Jeffrey Tierney, Sean Toney, Naty Torres Sanchez, Anthony Tran, Ngan Trujillo, Jacob Underwood, Layla Valenzuela, Lupita Vargas, Emily Venegas, Eva Vierra, Carter Vu, Nancy Warriner, Isabel Waxman, Zoey Weatherly, Cierra Willis, Hailey Woodard, Tyoun Wruck, Mariah Younan, Maryam Zhang, Belany Zuhric, Edna

THE CHARGER SPARK

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Aberle, Breanna Allen, Garrett Alvarez, Joyisa Angel, Annelizabeth Armenta, Erika Baker, Joshua Banerjee, Ronit Barajas Babun, Arlene Barker, Chiara Barrett, Jacob Bastian Diaz, Yamile Bay Esquer, Hector Berthiaume, Emilie Botham, Elijah Bounxayavong, Andy Boyle, Alexis Bradley, Karin Brooks, Adeline Brown, Latisha Carbullido, Keanu Cardenas Alatorre, Abel Cardenas, Rochelle Carrasco Palma, Isabelly Cavitt, Lilyann Cheng, Elizabeth Cruz Altamirano, Janette Curtis, Mechelle Dominguez, Cristion Durmic, Emina Edenburgs, Deion Fausto, Evelin Firoz, Fabiha Fisher, Jennifer Fornasiero, Charlotte Garcia Martinez, Jessica Garcia, Seth Glaus, Ian Guadarrama, Isabel

Halle, Mattias Harasha, Justice Hauger, Aila Hendricks, Alexia Hernandez, Juan Hidalgo, Sofia Ho, Yen Vy Jones, Austin Jorgenson, Jacob Kausche, Ernst-Richard Lara Romero, Adriana Latham, Madison R. Leon Nunez, Ariana Lewis, Olivia Lidy, Jazzmeen Liggitt, Wyatt Linares, Kate Lindsey, Emma Lizarraga, Cristobal Lobato, Thomas Makar, Angela Mandujano Salgado, Stephanie Marr, Kallon Martin Martin, Daisy McLaughlin, Matthew Michell, Lance Mitchell, Jaela Mitchell, Ruth Montez, Tiana Moore, Benjamin Murillo, Olivia Nussbaum, Jordan Ochoa, Jared Ojeda Calderon, Oscar Ornelas, Joanna Otalora Leon, Ana Maria Perez Cisneros, Norma Perez, Yasmine

Winter Poem once a snowflake fell on my brow and i loved it so much and i kissed it and it was happy and called its cousins and brothers and a web

Pham, Chau Pope, Danielle Profitt, Tyra Randall, Kevin Reddie, Julia Reyes Guevara, Leonardo Reynoso, Cristian Rodriguez Villalobos, Amy Salazar Fernandez, Ernesto Salgado Encinas, Jose Sanchez Molina, America Saures, Leihuan Alanalyn Schuermann, Ember Scott, Mya Simpson, Zy'Nique Small, Jahdeea Smith, Christian Steffeck, Mary Stinson-Maas, Carlos Sundin, Isaac Taryole, Ajara Thompson, William Tinoco, Alyssa Torregrossa, Jacob Trotter, Shannon Turnage, Samantha Vandesande, Christiaan Vela Caudillo, Mariana Venkatachalam, Harshini Verma, Neil Villagomez, Michael Thomas Villeda Rubio, Reymundo Walton, Brayden Wang, Chong Warbington, Mariah White, Jack Wood, Rook Yarbrough, Ricki

of snow engulfed me then i reached to love them all and i squeezed them and they became a spring rain and i stood perfectly still and was a flower Nikki Giovanni (1943-) American poet, educator, and activist

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Abounozha, Sabri Allender, Mayah Amancio Ramos, Ruben Ambriz, Cindy Anderson, Abigail Andreasen, Owen Arrieta, Rogelio Baker, Torren Becerra, Jose Bernard, Michael Berryman, Stefan Bollinger, Taylor Borszich, Paige Brantley, Marissa Buchanon-Kaltved, Xavier Burrow, Soraya Busch, Jared Butler, Austin Carpenter, Morgan Carr, Alicia Cervantes, Alex Chau, Ashley Connell, Gabriel Corker, Graham Curtis, Christin Davis Ajoste, Alexis Devine, Patrick Doral, DaJae Erhardt, Cassandra Flores Garcia, Melanie Flores, Matthew Formichella, Declan Fraser, Billie Gamal Eldin, Noor Garcia, Yessenia Gibbons, Nathan Gomez, Vincent Rhae Gonzalez Ruelas, Martha Gonzalez, Kayla Graham, Maxwell Griffin, Elinor Griffin, Rider Gurule, Julian Hatch, Brenna

Hayes, Kobe Heath, Faith Hollingsworth, Scott Hottya, Madelyn Huft, Maiya Hunter, Siam Ilahi, Permata Jacobs, Madeleine Jensen, Blake Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Marcus Kennedy, Ellie Kimball, Amanda Kindred, Alexandra Knorr, Jason Lapidus, Aleeza Liebig, Vivienne Lizarraga, Joshua Luca, Amaera Luna-Walsh, Desiree Manion, Faith Marks, Elizabeth Martinez, Sabrina Massih, Stephanie McCluskey, Kathryn McKinstry, Sean McMonigal, Dylan Medrano Cardenas, Gabriel Melcher, Brandon Minniear, Wesley Mone, Elaira Moore, Callandra Munoz, Gisell Myint, Ayesha Nelson, Imani Nunez, Frederick Ochoa, Gino Oliverio-Lauderdale, Tommie Ormsby-Amavizca, Crystal Ortega Torres, Brayan Osman, Ayan Padron, Ines

Palmer, Caitlynn Palmer, Caroline Palmer, Wyatt Paredes Sanchez, Juan Pablo Parkhurst, Lilian Pfluger, Truman Pham, Hung Ponce Sanchez, Joan Pratt, Louis Ranola, Paolo Daniel Rechlin, Summer Rector, Jane Redding, Ariane Reitzel, Gage Richards, Justin Rodarte Martinez, Luis Rodriguez, Santina Rothweil, David Roybal, Anastasia Rubalcava, Leslie Ruston, Noah Sabanovic, Almedina Safira, Sheina Sanchez, Daniela Sayers, Destiny Sloan, Terrell Solis Martinez, Chelsea Steinmetz, Tycho Tesch, Anna Theilmann, Rowen Tran, Thinh Valles, Angel Vander Kamp, Ethan Vullo, Delaney Wagner, Janelle Wang, Max Webster, George Wickland, Connor Wiltbank, Elizabeth Winter, Haylie Younan, Marena Young, Sabrina Zubair, Safiyah

THE CHARGER SPARK

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From the Office of Mr. Jermaine Whitaker Assistant Principal - Athletics The McClintock name has been synonymous over the years with excellence in both academics and athletics. We will do our best everyday to make sure this tradition continues. The Charger Athletic Handbook has more information about the expectations and requirements to participate in a McClintock athletic program. The Athletics Office also handles campus security, as well as the discipline and attendance issues regarding Mr. Jermaine Whitaker freshmen. Assistant Principal Athletics 480-752-8628

The athletic schedules for all sports are available online here at the MHS website. Monthly video updates will be available on the MHS home page. Scroll down to see the latest ones!

Boys Sports Winter

Spring

Basketball

Baseball

Soccer

Tennis

Wrestling Track & Field Volleyball

Girls Sports Winter

Spring

Basketball

Softball

Soccer

Tennis Track & Field

Athletics Participation This year, McClintock will be using Register My Athlete, an online athletic registration program, to register athletes. This program allows parents/guardians to register students for athletic, and other extracurricular activities, that require a participation packet. Parents/guardians can register their students, upload documents required for sports/extra-curricular activities, provide required/pertinent information, read and e-sign documents, etc. Any parents/guardians without computer access may come to McClintock, where we will have computers available for you to use. Payments for sports/extra-curricular activities can be made after you have created an account at Register My Athlete. Payments may be made at the bookstore. An online payment option will be forthcoming. Spring Sports registrations can be completed any time prior to January 23rd. Spring Sport Try-Outs are February 6 - 10th.

Remember, students are

All activity fees must be paid before the athlete is permitted to compete or perform.

Required

Mandatory Concussion Completion Certificate

to wear their

McClintock ID card at all times when at school!

The AIA believes student athletes need to be aware of concussions. All athletes must complete the Brain Book test online, then print out and turn in the certificate of completion to the Athletic Office to be eligible to practice/play.

Go to: http://aiaacademy.org/users/login/brainbook to take the test. 

Completion deadline for spring sports is Feb. 6th.

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Varsity Boys Basketball

Coach: Sam Dentz

Day

Date

Opponent

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Home

7:00 PM

Tues

01/09

Ironwood

Away

7:00 PM

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Home

7:00 PM

Fri

01/12

Sunnyslope

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

12/08

Vista Grande

Away

7:00 PM

Tues

01/16

Maricopa

Home

7:00 PM

Mon

12/11

Camelback

Away

5:30 PM

Thurs 01/18

Apollo

Away

7:00 pm

Tues

12/12

Poston Butte

Home

7:00 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond Kellis

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Home

7:00 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Home

7:00 PM

Tues

12/26

MHS Holiday Shoot-Out Home

10:00 AM

Weds 01/24

Tempe

Home

7:00 PM

Weds 12/27

MHS Holiday Shoot-Out Home

10:00 AM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Home

7:00 PM

Thurs 12/28

MHS Holiday Shoot-Out Home

10:00 AM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

MHS Holiday Shoot-Out Home

2:30 PM

Thurs 02/01

Raymond Kellis

Home

7:00 PM

12/29

Site

Time

Day

Date

Opponent

Site

Time

Did you know…? Basketball was invented in late 1891 by Canadian-born James Naismith (1861-1939), while he was working as a PE teacher at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, MA. He had been tasked with creating a game that could be played indoors during the cold New England winters. JV Boys Basketball Day

Date

Opponent

Coach: Chris Cavillo Site

Time

Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach: James Ward

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Home

5:30 PM

Day

Date

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Home

5:30 PM

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Home

4:00 PM

Fri

12/08

Vista Grande

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Home

4:00 PM

Mon

12/11

Camelback

Away

5:30 PM

Mon

12/11

Camelback

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

12/12

Poston Butte

Home

5:30 PM

Tue

12/12

Poston Butte

Home

4:00 PM

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Home

5:30 PM

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Home

4:00 PM

Tues

01/09

Ironwood

Away

5:30 PM

Tues

01/09

Ironwood

Away

4:00 PM

Fri

01/12

Sunnyslope

Away

5:30 PM

Fri

01/12

Sunnyslope

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

01/16

Maricopa

Home

5:30 PM

Tues

01/16

Maricopa

Home

4:00 PM

Thurs 01/18

Apollo

Away

5:30 PM

Thurs 01/18

Apollo

Away

4:00 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond Kellis

Away

5:30 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond Kellis

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Home

5:30 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Home

4:00 PM

Weds 01/24

Tempe

Home

5:30 PM

Weds 01/24

Tempe

Home

4:00 PM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Home

5:30 PM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Home

4:00 PM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Away

5:30 PM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Away

4:00 PM

Raymond Kellis

Home

5:30 PM

Thurs 02/01

Raymond Kellis

Home

4:00 PM

Thurs 02/01

Opponent

Site

Time

THE CHARGER SPARK

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Varsity Girls Basketball Coach: Sherre Walker

JV Girls Basketball

Day

Date

Opponent

Site

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Away

5:30 PM

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Away

7:00 PM

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Away

5:30 PM

Fri

12/08

Vista Grande

Home

7:00 PM

Fri

12/08

Vista Grande

Home

5:30 PM

Mon

12/11

Camelback

Home

7:00 PM

Mon

12/11

Camelback

Home

5:30 PM

Tues

12/12

Poston Butte

Away

7:00 PM

Tues

12/12

Poston Butte

Away

5:30 PM

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Away

5:30 PM

Mon

12/18

Tempe

Away

8:00 AM

Mon

12/18

Tempe

Away

5:30 PM

Tues

01/09

Ironwood

Home

5:30 PM

Fri

01/12

Sunnyslope

Home

5:30 PM

Tues

01/16

Maricopa

Away

5:30 PM

Thurs

01/18

Apollo

Home

5:30 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond S. Kellis Home

5:30 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Away

5:30 PM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Away

5:30 PM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Home

5:30 PM

Weds

1/31

Raymond Kellis

Away

5:30 PM

Time

Thurs 12/28 Fri 12/29 Sat 12/30

Epic Tourneys Chandler Away Prep New Year’s Classic

TBD

Tues

01/09

Ironwood

Home

7:00 PM

Fri

01/12

Sunnyslope

Home

7:00 PM

Tues

01/16

Maricopa

Away

7:00 PM

Thurs 01/18

Apollo

Home

7:00 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond S. Kellis

Home

7:00 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Away

7:00 PM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Away

7:00 PM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Home

7:00 PM

Raymond Kellils

Away

7:00 PM

Weds 1/31

Freshmen Girls Basketball Day

Date

Opponent

Site

Fri

12/01

Paradise Valley

Away

Tues

12/05

Williams Field

Mon

12/11

Tues

Time

Day

Date

Coach: Andy Fraga Site Time

Opponent

Day

Date

Opponent

4:00 PM

Fri

01/12

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

01/16

Camelback

Home

4:00 PM

12/12

Poston Butte

Away

Fri

12/15

Apollo

Mon

12/18

Fri Tues

Coach: Dawn Johnson Site

Time

Sunnyslope

Home

4:00 PM

Maricopa

Away

4:00 PM

Thurs 01/18

Apollo

Home

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Fri

01/19

Raymond S. Kellis Home

4:00 PM

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

01/23

Ironwood

Away

4:00 PM

Tempe

Away

4:00 PM

Fri

01/26

Sunnyslope

Away

4:00 PM

01/05

Raymond S. Kellis

Away

4:00 PM

Tues

01/30

Maricopa

Home

4:00 PM

01/09

Ironwood

Home

4:00 PM

The first intercollegiate basketball match, between the Minnesota School of Agriculture and Hamline College, was played in 1895. The earliest women’s match, in which Stanford beat U.C. Berkeley, took place a year later. The first basketball hoops were peach baskets, with the bottom intact. The first professional league was founded in 1898, seven years before nets replaced the peach baskets!

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Boys Junior/Varsity Soccer Varsity Boys Coach: Carlos Aguilera JV Boys Coach:

Day

Date

Opponent

Site

Time

Tuesday

12/05/17 Glendale

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

Friday

12/08/17 Queen Creek

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

Tuesday

12/12/17 Williams Field

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

Thursday

12/14/17 Tempe

Home 4:00/6:00 PM

Friday

12/15/17 Mesquite

Away

Monday

12/18/17 Vista Grande

Home 4:00/6:00 PM

Wednesday 01/10/18 Apollo

4:00/6:00 PM

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

Friday

01/12/18 Raymond S. Kellis Away

4:00/6:00 PM

Tuesday

01/16/18 Ironwood

Home 4:00/6:00 PM

Friday

01/19/18 Sunnyslope

Home 4:00/6:00 PM

Tuesday

01/23/18 Maricopa

Away

JV/Varsity Girls Soccer Day

Date

4:00/6:00 PM

Varsity Girls Coach: Elliott Belden JV Girls Coach: Jorge Rubi

Opponent

Site

Time

Glendale

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

12/07 Thurs Queen Creek

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

12/08 Fri

Chaparral

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

12/12 Tues

Williams Field

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

12/13 Weds Tempe

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

01/08 Mon

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

01/10 Weds Apollo

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

01/12 Fri

Raymond S. Kellis

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

01/16 Tues

Ironwood

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

01/19 Fri

Sunnyslope

Away

4:00/6:00 PM

01/22 Mon

Mesquite

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

01/23 Tues

Maricopa

Home

4:00/6:00 PM

12/05 Tues

Vista Grande

Weird Soccer History  While no one knows exactly when soccer was created, the earliest versions of the game can be traced back 3,000 years.  King Edward III banned soccer in 1365 because of growing incidences of violence, and military indulgence in the sport.  In 1424, King James I of Scotland also banned the game, proclaiming in the Parliament, "No man shall play football.”  Soccer was illegal in Mississippi until 1991.  There are 27 professional clubs that use a Beatles song as a nickname. Villarreal in Spain is perhaps the most famous: the Yellow Submarines.

Soccer Facts

 Soccer is played by 300 million players in over 200 countries, making it the world's most popular sport.  It is the national sport of over 60 different nations.  The word “soccer” originated in Britain as a nickname for Association Football; it was later adopted by the United States to differentiate it from American Football.  Players run between six and ten miles over the course of one game, which is the most out of any other sport.  Even though soccer has limited popularity in the United States, at 18 million players we have more official soccer players than any other nation.

THE CHARGER SPARK

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Wrestling Day

Date

Coach: Anthony Bello Asst Coaches: Mike Hernandez Charlie Marshall Opponent

Level

Site

Weigh In

Candy Cane History 

Weds

12/06 MHS, Queen Creek, Williams Field

VAR

Campo Verde

3:00 PM

Thurs

12/07 MHS, Ironwood, North CanyonJV & FR Meet

JV/FR

Goldwater

3:00 PM

12/08 PUMA DUALS – 12/09

VAR

Perry High School

10:00 AM 7:00 AM

Weds

12/13 MHS, Arcadia, Chaparral

VAR

Notre Dame

3:00 PM



Mon

12/18 Arcadia, Gilbert, Poston Butte, Shadow Ridge, Tempe

VAR

McClintock

1:00 PM



Weds

01/03 MHS, Chino Valley, Moon Valley, Verrado, Yuma

VAR

Centennial

11:00 AM

Weds

01/10 MHS, Maricopa

Fri – Sat

confirm- Mesquite ing Chaparral





3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Fri

01/19 Firebird Invitational

Sat

02/03 Sectionals

Campo Verde

TBD

02/08 Division II State Tournament – 02/10

Tim’s Toyota Center

TBD

Thur – Sat

VAR



 

First made over 350 years ago First mentioned in association with Christmas in 1874 Originally, they were only white, and didn't have the bend First hung on Christmas trees in 1882 Red and white striped candy canes were first made around 1900 An average-sized (5 inch) candy cane weighs roughly half an ounce and only has 50 calories They do not have any fat or cholesterol Until 1921, each one was made by hand

McClintock Marching Band The Charger Marching Band had another good . The band was awarded several “Excellent” ratings at competitions this fall, including at the Canyon del Oro Invitational and at the State Marching Festival. Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell (an MHS alum) sent the band and Director Tom Broccolo a proclamation from declaring that Sunday, November 19th was “McClintock Marching Band Day.”

Congratulations, Chargers!

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December 2017 Monday

Tuesday

Did you know…

Wednesday

Thursday

 The classic song “Jingle Bells” was originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh.”

 The song was written for a

Friday

1

Josten’s Senior Order

Grad Night Mtg 7:00 p.m.

5

6

Junior Band, Choir * Early Release & Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

7

Winter Assembly

2

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Sunday school Thanksgiving pageant.

4

Saturday

Speech & Debate Winter Trophy Conference Tournament

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9

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Senior Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

Fall Play

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Attention Students and Parents Tempe Sister Cities applications are due Dec 15th. Visit the Tempe Sister Cities site for more information on the student exchange program and to get an application. Discovering another country from the inside will be the experience of a lifetime!

THE CHARGER SPARK

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January 2018 Monday

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Grad Night Mtg 7:00 p.m.

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Gifted Testing

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Speech & Debate Bobcat Bonanza, Central HS

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Congratulations MHS Spanish teacher

Stephanie Land was named the AZLA Secondary School Teacher of the Year over the fall break!

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Senora Land was recognized at the annual AZLA conference and presented with a plaque. She was nominated for the award by another McClintock Spanish teacher, Senora Carla Whitehead. Thank you, Senora Land, for your excellence in guiding the McClintock Chargers to success!

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February 2018 Monday

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so fair the sky was and MCC Honors Program Night 6:30 p.m. so soft the air. * Site-Based Council Morris, 1834-1896

now, at last, might you have thought that ~ William

English author, translator, artist, designer, and activist

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Band & Orchestra Concert

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Volunteering at TUHSD

athletics. Our District wants to ensure that your processing as a volunteer is facilitated smoothly.

First, we want to thank you for your interest in working with our students! Our district processes For details, please see the TUHSD website under Departments, on the Human Resources page, on hundreds of volunteers annually and we must admit — we couldn’t provide the level of services the Volunteer at TUHSD page. Thank you! that we do without our volunteers. These individuals provide support to our students in many different capacities, from activities to