Willow Canyon

High School

 2023-2024

Back to School Information Packet

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School starts

Freshman August 2, 2023

All others August 3, 2023

Picture/ID day August 4, 2023

7:15am sharp

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17901 W. Lundberg St. Surprise, AZ 6

623-523-8020

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Wildcat Nation,

We hope you are all as excited as we are to start the 2023-24 school year. The first day of school for Freshmen is Wednesday, August 2. The first day of school for upperclassmen is Thursday, August 3. Our faculty and staff are anxious to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year. Important dates approaching are:

July 10-17, 28 Senior Only Parking Pass Pre-Sale (Bookstore)

July 12-17, 28 All Students Parking Pass Pre-Sale (Bookstore)

July 31- Aug 1 Frosh Only Chromebook Distribution (Auditorium)

July 26 Willow Canyon 101 (new families) (Auditorium)

August 4 Picture/ID Day (during English class)

August 15 Open House, Meet the Teacher (All Campus)

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The following will continue to be hallmarks of Willow Canyon’s approach to education:

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The Three A’s: At WCHS we have a strong commitment to the three A’s:

Academics: You will continue to see robust offerings in our IB, AP, and Dual Enrollment programs. Also, you will see strong support systems in place to ensure the success of ALL students.

Athletics: Sports academies will guarantee that our programs are given every opportunity to be successful on the field of play.

Arts: In addition to facility improvements, we are making sure that our students have the training/equipment/attire to operate at the peak of creativity and professionalism.

School Spirit: School spirit is valuable to the high school experience. Keep an eye out for the opportunity to get involved!

Communication: You will receive a weekly newsletter in your email. Please make sure that your contact information is up to date. This information will also be available on our school website.

Personal Electronics: All personal electronics (cell phones, earbuds, etc.) should be stowed and out of sight upon entry to each classroom on campus.

Punctuality and Attendance: Being on time and being present is an expectation at WCHS. We will also enforce the state law that requires students to be in attendance 90% of the time in order to receive credit.

We look forward to working with all of you as we prepare our students for “a lifetime of success!”

Willow Canyon, Winning Culture

Dr. Adam Schwartz, Principal

Ms. Kim LoMazzo, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Erin Burgess, Assistant Principal

Mr. Thom Luedemann, Athletic Director

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WELCOME WILDCATS

WCHS Summer office hours: OPEN: June 5th - June 22 M-Th 7-2:30pm. CLOSED FRIDAYS Summer OPEN: July 10 - July 20 M-Th 7-3:00pm. CLOSED FRIDAYS

Regular School OFFICE HOURS: Starts Jul 24, 2023 7- 3:30pm Monday - Friday

RECOMMENDED TO CALL OFFICE BEFORE VISITING 623-523-8020

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Any paperwork / items that need to be dropped off can

be done in the front office during summer office hours.

Bookstore summer hours: July 10-17, 28 7-4pm.

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Online school store link: Buy your WILLOW CANYON Attire/Accessories

http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/surprise/willow-canyon-high-school

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PARENT PORTAL - Instructions click here

The Parent Portal allows parents and students to securely view assignments, grades, attendance, update the Annual Student Update and other important information. Recommend all parent/guardians to sign up.

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**Mandatory Annual Student Update** - Instructions click here

Parent/Guardian MUST update every year the Annual Student Update thru the Parent Portal starting Aug 3rd and no later than Sept 29, 2023. The Student Update includes the following: Student and household information, Electronic Use / Handbook Agreement, emergency contacts, and medical review.

*IMPORTANT * student will NOT receive any medications if the medical information is NOT updated

* student will NOT be allowed to access ANY school accounts (email, schoology, infinite

campus,etc) if the Electronic use/Handbook agreement is not signed

*Address Changes- a Household Information form along with proof of residency MUST be

submitted to the registrar to update your address. Phone number change may also be

submitted on the same form.

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STUDENT PARKING PERMITS- Bookstore Contact: elizabeth.stanley@dysart.org. Ask for bookstore 623-523-8020

Eligible 11th and 12th graders must complete the required parking permit application and return

all documentation (application, current vehicle registration, current insurance and driver’s license) along with the $60

parking fee to the bookstore located by the cafeteria. Application enclosed in this packet scroll to page 11-15

*PRE-SALE Seniors ONLY: July 10 1-4:30pm, July 11 7:00am -12pm & 1:00-4pm

*PRE-SALE Juniors & Seniors: July 12 - July 17, July 28 7:00am -12pm & 1:00-4pm

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WC 101: Parent Orientation Night (New Families to Willow)!

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:30-6:30pm. Auditorium When you send your child off to high school, parent orientation

is a vital part of helping them start out on the right foot. We understand that attending high school can be exciting

and worrisome for both parents and students. This orientation will celebrate your excitement and calm your

anxiety. The orientation is filled with lots of important information and answers. We look forward to having you

as our guest on campus.

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NEED Help or DIRECTORY

Visit Willow Canyon Website

www.dyasrt.org/WCHS

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Call 623-523-8020

17901 W. Lundberg St

Surprise, AZ

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District Office

www.dysart.org

623-876-7000

9th Grade Info Page and New Student to Willow Only

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Freshmen (incoming 9th graders) Class of 2027 and anybody NEW to WILLOW Chromebook Distribution

July 31 1-5pm Auditorium Lobby or

August 1 8-1pm Auditorium Lobby

Freshmen and NEW STUDENTS ONLY may pick up their Chromebook on the above dates/times.

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Must bring parent/guardian to sign Device User and Insurance Agreement and Device Information forms 9th

grade info only

Forms available to print CHROMEBOOK DEVICE USER AND INSURANCE AGREEMENT FORM - Click here or copy will be

available during distribution. If unable to pick up during above times we will have Make Up dates during the 1st or 2nd

week of school during school hours. We will make school announcements of date/time/location to pick up your

chromebook

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Freshmen DAY (incoming 9th graders 1st day of school) Class of 2027 (one day only)

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 7:15-12:15 pm Willow Canyon H.S Excited to announce Freshmen Day

event. Busses will run their normal routes (transportation information sent via email a few days before school starts).

Lunch will NOT be provided. Please bring snacks and drink to eat during passing period. Students will become acquainted

with campus, attend a short school schedule, advisory, assembly and learn about the many opportunities to get involved at

Willow Canyon H.S. (To get your schedule: Advisory class room numbers will be posted around campus)

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Freshmen STUCO

If you are an incoming Freshman and would like to run for a Student Council Position, please see Mr. Clemens in room 918 or Mrs. Maust in room 914 for applications. Applications can be picked up beginning on Aug 2nd or printed using the following link

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2023-2024 Student Council Freshmen Application.

Completed Applications are due no later than Aug 8th to room 918 or 914.

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https://rb.gy/57teh

Class or 2027 Order Form

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$15.00, an additional fee of $3.25 will be applied for sizes 2XL and up

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PRE-ORDER by Friday, July 21th in order to receive by Freshmen Day

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T-Shirt Payment & Pick up:

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• Wednesday, August 2nd - Freshman Day
• in front of C Building 6:45 am - 7:10 am
• payment due at time of pick-up
• cash or check ONLY

(make checks payable to : Willow Canyon CO 2027)

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**Last Chance to Order August 2nd - August 4th

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• Order with Mrs. Maust before/afterschool & both lunches (A lunch in room # 140 & B lunch in room# 914)
• must pay at time of order
• cash or check ONLY

(make checks payable to : Willow Canyon CO 2027)

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For any questions please contact Mrs. Maust : KIMBERLY.MAUST@dysart.org

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Monday and Tuesday, July 31 & August 1 Auditorium TIME??. Insurance fee will be assessed Those that miss these dates will get a Chromebook during the 1st or 2nd week of school.

July 28 7-4pm bookstore. July 31 & Aug 1 during Freshman Chromebook Distribution times in Auditorium. ?

$5 Locker fee automatically assessed to PE students. Shirt/Shorts $15 (optional) Pay BOOKSTORE. (Cash, C.C, CK)

PE Locker Fee and Uniform (incoming 9th graders):

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Freshmen (incoming 9th graders) Class of 2027 and anybody NEW to WILLOW Chromebook Distribution

July 31 1-5pm Auditorium Lobby

or

August 1 8-1pm Auditorium Lobby

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Freshmen and NEW STUDENTS ONLY may pick up their Chromebook on the above dates/times.

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Must bring parent/guardian to sign Device User and Insurance Agreement and Device Information forms (9th grade/new to Willow only)

Forms available to print CHROMEBOOK DEVICE USER AND INSURANCE AGREEMENT FORM - Click here or copy will be available during distribution.

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If unable to pick up during above times we will have Make Up dates during the 1st or 2nd week of school during school hours. We will make school announcements of date/time/location to pick up your chromebook

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https://rb.gy/57teh

Reminder: 9th and New Enrolled Students

Chromebook Distribution

Monday and Tuesday, July 31 & August 1 Auditorium TIME??. Insurance fee will be assessed Those that miss these dates will get a Chromebook during the 1st or 2nd week of school.

July 28 7-4pm bookstore. July 31 & Aug 1 during Freshman Chromebook Distribution times in Auditorium. ?

$5 Locker fee automatically assessed to PE students. Shirt/Shorts $15 (optional) Pay BOOKSTORE. (Cash, C.C, CK)

PE Locker Fee and Uniform (incoming 9th graders):

SCHEDULES 2023-2024

August 2, 2023 (Frosh), August 3rd, 2023 (All Students). Students will receive their schedules during 1st day of school.during advisory class (Advisory class room numbers will be posted around campus) or view on student portal. New students will be directed to posters around campus where they will locate their advisory teacher room number and then directed to the class listed to pick up their schedule)

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 3, 2023. 7:15 am school begins. Absences are counted from the first day of each semester. For this reason, it is especially important that students be in school on the first day of school.

SCHOOL PICTURES AND ID’S - Dress Code Enforced -

Friday, August 4, 2023 -School Picture/ID’s will be taken in the teacher’s workroom in A Building during the students English class. If student does not have a English class, they can take their pictures during any hour of the day.

• 9th -11th grade - pictures will be used for Student ID, yearbook and will also be available for purchase.
• Seniors pictures will ONLY be take for ID purpose *Schedule your Senior Portraits with Grads, more info on pg.21
• Sports Activity Pass can be purchased in the Bookstore prior to picture day. Student must have their receipt at the time picture is taken in order to have “Student Activity Pass” icon to be added to the on the ID
• ID’s are mandatory and must be carried at all times
• Picture MAKE -UP Day - TBA
• Student Dress code enforced - For more information Click here

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OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Meet their Willow Canyon teachers, guidance counselors, and administration staff throughout campus. Come visit the campus

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SENIOR PICTURES

Book an appointment with Grads Photography at www.gradsphotography.com or call 623-566-1082.

Senior yearbook pictures must be taken no later than October 20, 2023. -there is no fee for the Senior yearbook picture

Parent/Guardian, if student does not have their picture taken by the deadline, they will not be in the yearbook or added to the video that is played during graduation ceremony.

YEARBOOK Questions contact: amy.mctague@dysart.org

Purchase your yearbook at 866-287-3096 or https://www.yearbookordercenter.com use code School’s Order Number 16273

• Pre-Sale price $65 good thru September 23, 2023.
• Price will increase after pre-sale, after Fall Sale, after Last chance sale

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ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL 2023-2024 - Click here

Used to pay assigned fees to students for athletics (PTP), lost books, extracurricular activities, field trips, device fees etc.

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STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES - Click here

Review the Student and Parent Handbook and familiarize yourself with the attendance, dress code and discipline policies. If unable to review the handbook online, student/parent may request hard copy at the beginning of the school year.

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BUS TRANSPORTATION - Click here

Transportation is extended to students in the district as determined by District Policy EEAA. Families may obtain route information on the district website under Transportation. Bus Stop Locator will be available in late July 2023. Students on an attendance variance or out of boundaries will NOT be provided transportation. See flyer Transportation (623) 876-7030

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LUNCH/ NUTRITION - PAY FOR MEALS ONLINE Click here

Need assistance call: Nutrition Service 623-876-7075

www.schoolcafe.com-pay for meals online, Apply online for free or reduced meals

*CODES: State: AZ District: Dysart Unified School District

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August 4, 2023

gradsphotography.com

DRESS CODE ENFORCED

and ID’s for 9-12^th grade

Senior’s (12^th) - Must take senior pictures at Grads. Contact Grads to set up an appointment 623-566-1082 or online at www.photography.com Deadline Oct 20th, 2023

Pictures and ID’s are taken during English Class. Students with no English class may come down anytime with teacher’s permission.

STUDENT ACTIVITY PASS: If interested, must purchase pass $50 at the BOOKSTORE prior to taking picture/ID. Must show receipt to Grads. Then sports icon will be placed on ID.

Family Pass: Purchased on GoFAN.co anytime

August 4, 2023

ATHLETICS

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ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY - Athletic Dept Thom.luedemann@dysart.org or christina.price@dysart.org 623-523-8059

In order to participate in sports at Willow Canyon High School, athletes must have the following completed and on file with the Athletic Secretary. Some Summer sports conditioning starts in June and athletic packets must be submitted before participating.

• Athletic Physical Packet: Complete at http://www.registermyathlete.com aka Aktivate (Instructions enclosed)
• Physical Examination: Must be dated after March 1, 2023. Upload to register my athlete.com
• Online Concussion/Opioid/Brainbook Course: Complete at http://aiaacademy.org/brainbook/.
• Student and Family Sports Activity Pass: Students can purchase student sports activity pass Aug 4th in the BOOKSTORE by the cafeteria prior to taking an ID/School picture. Provide receipt to Grads to place SPORTS icon on ID)
• Instructions for Returning Parents:

Go to www.registermyathlete.com and click “Login” found on the right side of the page.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT, PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Login and follow

steps 3-5 & “Uploading Documents” below to register your athlete(s) for a sport. If you have previously

added an athlete, that athlete will appear as you register for a sport.

• Freshmen and New Students: Must complete the online concussion & opioid course found at:

https://academy.azpreps365.com/

• Transfer Students: Must have their parents complete forms located at:

https://admin.aiaonline.org/public-forms/student-transfe

• AIA Forms - Physical Sports Forms click here

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Willow Canyon High School 17901 W. Lundberg St. Surprise, AZ 85388 623-523-8020 4 of 4

Athletic Director: Thom Luedemann: thom.luedemann@dysart.org

Athletic Secretary: Christy Price: christina.price@dysart.org� Athletic Trainer: Celina Felton: celina.felton@dysart.org�

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Cheer: Coach Yeager: felisha.yeager@dysart.org� POM: Coach Graham: justice.graham@dysart.org

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eSports: Coach Alfred: jon.alfred@dysart.org

Unified: Coach Melbye: kendra.melbye@dysart.org

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Badminton: Coach Aragon: matthew.aragon@dysart.org

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Boys Cross Country: Coach Clemens: steven.clemens@dysart.org

Girls Cross Country: Coach Casey: heather.casey@dysart.org

Boys Golf: Coach Johnson: greg.johnson@dysart.org� Girls Golf: Coach Campbell: todd.campbell@dysart.org

Football: Coach Stangler: justin.stangler@dysart.org

Boys Swim/Dive: Coach Krueger: rkrueger.photo@gmail.com

Girls Swim/Dive Coach Franklin: victoria.franklin@dysart.org

Girls Volleyball: Coach Overfelt: matthew.overfelt@dysart.org

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�Boys Basketball: Coach Colletti: joseph.colletti@dysart.org �Girls Basketball: Coach Scholtz: brandon.scholtz@dysart.org

Boys Soccer: Coach Seay: brandon.seay@dysart.org

Girls Soccer: Coach Melbye: kendra.melbye@dysart.org

Boys Wrestling: Coach Tamez: shane.tamez@dysart.org

Girls Wrestling: ��

Baseball: TBA

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Softball: Coach Tizzano: donald.tizzano@dysart.org

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Boys Volleyball: Coach Overfelt: matthew.overfelt@dysart.org

Beach Volleyball: Coach Overfelt: emma.overfelt@dysart.org

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Boys Tennis: Coach LaRocca : matthew.aragon@dysart.org � Girls Tennis: Coach Stutenroth: jason.stutenroth@dysart.org �

Boys Track & Field: Coach Stangler: justin.stangler@dysart.org

Girls Track & Field: Coach Guest: rachel.guest@dysart.org

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WCHS 2023/2024 �Athletic Contacts

2023 -2024

Sports Saving Passes

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All game tickets MUST

be purchased through www.gofan.co

Tickets will NOT be

sold at games.

Student Activity Pass- $50

Students can attend ALL HOME games for the school year.

Sports icon is placed on the student ID.

**Student activity pass is not valid for playoff/

state championship games**

Willow Canyon All Sport Punch Pass -$50

Digital Season Pass

Family punch pass

• Good for 20 ticket individual entries to ANY HOME games only
• Family Pass is not valid for playoff/ state championship games**

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Purchase thru www.gofan.co (fee added)

Student passes are to be purchased in the Bookstore.The receipt must be provided before your student ID is printed during Picture/ID day on Aug 4th.

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Saving Passes and Sports Punch Pass will not be available for purchase at games

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The following are the dates for all parking-related items for the school year. All applications will require a Valid Arizona Driver’s License (no permits), current insurance for vehicle, and registration. Parking will be established by a first-come, first-serve basis on dates listed below.

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Parking spaces will be available for Seniors, Juniors, or Sophomores. All applicants must be on track with credits to meet their 2023-2024 Sophomore, Junior and Senior cohort requirements prior to applying for a permit. Students will be assigned specific parking spots for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Parking Permit Application Click Here

PARKING PERMIT SALE DATES

2023-2024

Parking enforcement will begin on Monday, August 7, 2023

**Applications will be collected over the summer (grade level, dates, and times listed above). Parking permits will be issued beginning in the summer with the required paperwork and no outstanding fees. Students will receive their parking permit once payment has been made. **

Student Automobile Use and Parking: Refer to Student Privileges-High School DUSD

Student and Parent Handbook.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/surprise/willow-canyon-high-school

Bell Schedule

2023-2024

C Building

Lecture Hall

Willow Canyon Campus