WEEKLY EBLAST -- 05/07/2021
GRADE "A" SCHOOL - AZ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HORIZON HONORS SCHOOLS
ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES = 0
Horizon Honors Schools population (students & staff) = 1,700
last updated: May 7, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Please review the COVID Protocol located at the bottom of this transmission.
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COVID-19 REMINDERS

Siblings of Sick Students:
If a student is sick AND/OR awaiting COVID-19 testing results, we require all siblings to also remain at home.

Stronger Together:
If you would like to check our case count or find information on mitigation strategies, the information is always available on "Stronger Together" website.

If you have any questions or need to report a possible COVID-19 case, please reach out to our Health Office at health@horizonhonors.org. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep our community members healthy and our campus open.

Please review the COVID Protocol located at the bottom of this transmission.
STUDENT SECTION
On Thursday, May 6, 2021,
students entering grades 8 - 12
for the 2021-22 school year will be sent a
Course Verification Google Form
to their student email accounts.

Follow the instructions on how to
verify courses for next school year.  

Go over the courses as a family
as well as read through the
Course Verification statement
and the Honors/AP Agreement.

Please fill out the Google Form to verify your classes
no later than Friday, May 14, 2021. 
Failure to meet this deadline could
impact your priority in scheduled courses.

Please know that every effort was made to schedule you into your highest ranked elective choices that fit into your schedule.

If you have concerns or conflicts,
please *email your school counselor.

Students entering 8th & 9th grade will email Heather.Wallace@horizonhonors.org

Students entering into 10th, 11th, & 12th grades will email Erin.Collins@horizonhonors.org

  *Please note that responses to your e-mailed concerns
will be returned in the order they were received.
Spring Testing Update:
Per Arizona state testing requirements, all students in the required cohorts, both in-person and remote learners, will need to come to campus to complete AzM2 (AzMerit) and AIMS Science testing in the spring. The way we are facilitating testing, without further affecting class time and maintaining COVID mitigation strategies to the best of our abilities, is to have certain cohorts of students come to campus on different Asynchronous Wednesdays from April 14th through May 5th. Please reference the following graphic which maps out the different activities, including testing, happening on upcoming Asynchronous Wednesdays. A more detailed communication regarding the processes and procedures for testing will be sent out closer to the testing dates.
AP 2021 EXAM SCHEDULE
Last call for time capsule items!
If you want your picture, idea, or thoughts on 2020 included,
please use an 8 ½" x 11" piece of paper and
make sure it's school appropriate.

Please add it to the box located in front of the Secondary office. 
It will remain out in front of the office through the end of the year.

All grades will be included! 
Please label it with your name and current grade level.
RED CROSS CLUB
CLASS OF 2021
Pieratt Scholarship Deadline is today @ 4:00 PM
ATHLETICS
We are so proud of our Softball, Baseball, and Boys Volleyball Teams for advancing to the State Playoffs! Come out and support YOUR EAGLES!

Friday, May 7:
Softball - Round 1 @ Rose Mofford Park @ 6 pm

Saturday 5/8:
Baseball - Round 1 @ Horizon Honors @ Noon
*Softball - Quarter Finals @ Rose Mofford Park @ 4 pm
Boys Volleyball – Round 1 @ Northwest Christian @ 4 pm

Tickets (must be purchased in advance)
All tickets for sale at: tickets.azpreps365.com
$10 – Adult
$5 – Seniors (62 and up), Active Military and Students
Children 5 and Under are Free

*If the team advances to the next round
Pieratt Scholarship Deadline is today @ 4:00 PM
HORIZON HONORS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Do you plan to attend a technical school,
community college, or college/university? 
Horizon Honors is proud to offer the 
Larry Pieratt Scholarship! 
This scholarship is given in honor of
the schools' founder, Larry Pieratt. 

Horizon Honors will give out at least four (4) scholarships
to qualifying Horizon Honors seniors.
Please submit your application for the
Larry Pieratt Scholarship ($1,000.) 
All applicants will remain anonymous
to the selection committee. 
All applications are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 7!
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are want to ensure you and your family are well informed about the opportunities and resources available to you to pay for college.
They have teamed up to host joint virtual information sessions for prospective students and families throughout the year.

For more information visit: https://visit.asu.edu/tri-university
MEDIA CENTER
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
To learn more about the requirements to become a substitute teacher, CLICK HERE!
Our Secondary Kindness Krew is working on a finals surprise for students! We are kindly requesting donations that will help our Krew's mission to spread a little kindness around! Donations of the following multi-pack boxes of individually wrapped and sized items are VERY much appreciated:

-Rolls of mints (Variety-spearmint, peppermint, etc.)
-Cookies (Ex: Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies)
-Granola Bars (Variety packs)
-Chips (Variety packs)
-Poptarts (Brown Sugar Cinnamon & Strawberry flavors only, please)

Please label your donation “Attention: Heather Wallace” and drop it off on the cart located in front of the secondary office by the end of the day on Friday, May 7th.

Please contact Heather Wallace for more information. Thank you in advance for your support!
Last call for time capsule items!
If you want your picture, idea, or thoughts on 2020 included,
please use an 8 ½" x 11" piece of paper and
make sure it's school appropriate.

Please add it to the box located in front of the Secondary office. 
It will remain out in front of the office through the end of the year.

All grades will be included! 
Please label it with your name and current grade level.
CALENDAR
MAY DATES
May 7
National Honor Society (NHS) 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 8
Junior/Senior Prom: Enchanted Forest 8:00 PM to MIDNIGHT Phoenix Zoo Stone House Pavilion
 
May 10
Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
He for She Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Key Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Spirit Day: Pastel Monday
 Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 11
Hobby Highlight Night: Paint Bob Ross Style 6:00 – 7:00 PM
International Thespian Induction Ceremony 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Jewish Student Union (JSU) 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Spirit Day: Twin Tuesday
 
May 12
Asynchronous Learning Day
AP Practice Exam for Computer Science Principles 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Spirit Day: Workout Wednesday
 
May 13
Spirit Day: Look-A-Like Thursday
Student Council Executive Board Elections meeting 2:45 – 3:00 PM
 
May 14
Spirit Day: School Colors Friday
 
May 17
Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM
International Thespians Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Key Club Leadership 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Model United Nations (MUN) 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 18
AP English Literature & Composition Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Computer Science A Exam 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Free Write Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Protect Our Environment (POE) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Red Cross Club 2:45 – 3:45 PM
School Board Meeting - 5 PM
 
May 19
Asynchronous Learning Day
AP United States History Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Macroeconomics Exam 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
NHS Induction Ceremony 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
MAY DATES
May 20
AP United States Government Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP World History Modern Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Psychology 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Cards Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Student Council Executive Board Application & Videos due
 
May 21
AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Honor Society (NHS) 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 24
AP Calculus AB Exam 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AP Calculus BC Exam 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Girls Who Code 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Harry Potter Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
He for She Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Key Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 25
AP Chemistry Exam 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AP Statistics Exam 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jewish Student Union (JSU) 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Hobby Highlight Night: Gourmet Dessert 6:00 – 7:00 PM
 
May 26
AP English Language Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Computer Science Principles Exam 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Asynchronous Learning Day
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
 
May 27
AP Biology Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Environmental Science Exam 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Kindness Krew 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Council 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Student Council Executive Board Voting Opens
 
May 28
AP Human Geography Exam 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AP Macroeconomics Exam 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Art Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Band Council 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Pre-Med Club 2:45 – 3:15 PM
Student Support 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Student Council Executive Board Voting Closes @ 3:45 PM
 
May 31
Memorial Day – No School
UPDATE POLICY AS OF 4/28/21 --

Use of face coverings for STUDENTS and STAFF will be optional during the following activities:
  • Outdoor Physical Education classes
  • Outdoor recess
  • Outdoor lunch breaks (beyond when students are not eating)

Use of face coverings for STAFF will be optional during the following activities:
  • Outdoor duties when not in close proximity to other community members (Ex: traffic duty)

Please note that face coverings are still required for all community members during pick up, drop off, and during class transition times when students may be walking outside. Also, face coverings will continue to be required inside campus buildings until further notice.

These decisions were made due to the improved COVID metrics and concerns regarding the health of students and staff wearing a mask outside as the weather becomes hot.

Face coverings MUST:
  • Fully cover a person’s nose and mouth
  • Fit snugly but comfortably against the wide of the face and under the chin.
  • Remain affixed in place without the use of one’s hands.
  • Not have holes except for band-style masks when actively playing an instrument.
  • Not be face shields. However, face shields may be used in addition to face covering.
  • Follow the “all clothing and accessory guidelines” dress code guidelines.
  • Be laundered regularly or disposed of appropriately
16233 South 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
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