This week I want to focus on an amazing program that we offer our students, Power Hour.  Our commitment to academic excellence starts with Power Hour; our daily expectation that all student-athletes attend a one hour tutoring/reteach experience offered after school. During Power Hour all academic teachers are available in their classrooms to provide extra help and reteach moments. This opportunity is open to all FHHS students, not just athletes. Student-athletes that demonstrate mastery in their courses may tutor other students who need extra help. We also offer student-athletes with excelling academic progress the opportunity, from time to time, to work on their physical fitness in the weight room. In addition we provide weekly tutoring for all students via National Honor Society. These students volunteer their time as part of their dedication to serve others. Like Power Hour, National Honor Society tutoring is open to all Fountain Hills High School students, not just athletes. Fountain Hills High School is committed to providing our students multiple opportunities to receive the help they need to be successful. Encourage your child to take advantage of Power Hour and NHS tutoring. 

AP Capstone Parent Night

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 6:30 pm in the lecture hall, we will offer an information night for parents and students interested in our new signature program, AP Capstone. We will give a detailed overview of the program and outline the expectations required. AP Capstone offers FHHS students the most rigorous pathway to graduation. For more information, click here to visit our website. Also, take a moment to read the FH Times article on AP Capstone by clicking here.

Principal and Parent Advisory Council (PPAC) Rewind

On Wednesday night PPAC met to discuss a variety of topics in regard to FHHS. We examined enrollment and shared that FHHS is currently at 547 students. This was positive news as our Class of 2016 was much larger than our incoming Class of 2020. We have maintained the outgoing enrollment of last year as new students have enrolled this year, as well as many who returned to the Fountain Hills family from other schools. The council also discussed implementation of AVID and AP Capstone for the upcoming school year, as well as registration dates for all FHHS students. Here are the upcoming registration dates (based on students' current grade)...

8th Grade:    January 27 - February 3

9th Grade:    February 21 - February 24

10th Grade:  February 13 - February 17

11th Grade:  February 7 - February 10

   

We wrapped up our discussion on brainstorming ways to help introduce new families to our FHHS family. One suggestion was to work through athletic teams and clubs, by providing new families opportunities to be introduced and get involved. Our next PPAC meeting is on February 15th at 6:30 pm in the high school front office. Please consider attending to be part of the discussion and in the process, make some new friends.

Athletic Spotlight: Boys Basketball

I want to give a shout out to our boys basketball program on the memorable season they are having. Coach Keating has done an amazing job of preparing our boys to compete at the highest level. The Falcons are the team to beat this year in the 3A Conference, and will be a force to be reckoned with in the AIA State Tournament. With convincing wins against the top tier teams in 3A, Valley Christian, American Leadership Academy, and Yuma Catholic, the Falcons have shown they are the real deal. They are undefeated against 3A competition, and are led by a senior class that is dedicated and has bought into playing defense. I am very proud of this team, and even more proud of the way they present themselves. I recently received a letter from an opposing team's athletic director who pointed out how impressed he was that our athletes stayed after the game to help clean the stands of their gym. When I congratulated Coach Keating, he informed me that the team does this at every gym they play in. This is why we are a Campus of Champions!

SAT Boot Camp @ Fountain Hills HS 

Attention Juniors & Sophomores, take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for the SAT before the exam! Fountain Hills High School, in conjunction with SAT Experts from Tried & True Tutoring, is hosting an 8-hour SAT Weekend Intensive. The class is taught by credentialed SAT teachers and will take place on the following dates: 

Saturday, February 4th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Sunday, February 5th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

The cost of the class is $199, which includes a full set of SAT prep materials that students will keep. There are a limited number of scholarships available for students who can't afford the cost, but want to attend. Contact, info@triedandtruetutoring.com for more information about scholarships. 

Enroll Online: Click Here

1. Go to store.triedandtruetutoring.com 

2. Select SAT/ACT Boot Camps 

3. Select Fountain Hills High School Direct 

Questions??? The best way to get all of your questions answered is to call Tried & True Tutoring at 747-444-9907. We hope to see your student in class.

January 24, 2017

Coffee with Cain 9:00 a.m. admin office

8th graders visit HS for Hoopcoming assembly

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