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  • All of Mrs. Brown’s PE classes will have a Jump Rope for Heart event during their normal PE class Feb 21st -27th. We‘re joining the fight against our nations number 1 and number 3 killers- Cardiovascular and Stroke. Students will rotate though different jumping station (hurdles, long jump, short and long ropes… etc.)  If your child collected funds they can turn in their envelope any time during that week. Raising money for Jump Rope for Heart will help save lives and special hearts.  All donations are made to the American Heart Association to help fund the organization's efforts. They provide resources for heart attack and stroke prevention and treatment.

     

    Thank you for your support!

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  • Parents of Eighth Graders,
     
    We hope you had the opportunity to join us for HHS Parents’ Night on Tuesday, January 17th. Please see the attached letter for additional information regarding “Hangin’ with the Knights” Orientation and Pre-Registration for future freshmen. We look forward to meeting our newest Knights on February 1st or 2nd and showing them what Higley High School has to offer!

    Sincerely,
    Higley High School Administrators and Counselors
     

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  • Kindergarten Round-Up Community Invitation

    All Higley families of kindergarten age children are invited to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up Open House.

    When: Thursday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m.
    Where: At all Higley K-8 schools. Please see a complete list of our schools.
    What: Join us on March 1st to register your child for kindergarten. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your kindergartener to visit the campus, meet teachers and classmates, and hear about the kindergarten learning standards. This informational meeting will also provide an overview of kindergarten routines, instructional practices and readiness expectations. We look forward to seeing you on March 1st.

    Please be sure to bring the following documents for registration:
       • Child’s Birth Certificate
       • Child’s Immunization Record
       • Proof of Residency (contract on your house, rental or lease agreement,
         electric bill, etc.)

       • Driver’s License

    Who qualifies for kindergarten?
    If your child will be five years of age by August 31, 2012, he or she qualifies for the 2012-2013 school year.
     
    If your child will be five years of age between September 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 you may consider having your child tested to see if he/she will qualify for early entrance kindergarten. We currently are accepting applications for early entrance. There is a fee of $45.00 to cover the assessment. This can be done at the District Office through the Community Education Department at 2935 South Recker Road in Gilbert. The assessments begin in June and will conclude prior to the first day of school. Students who qualify for early entrance through the assessment may then enroll.

    Where do I enroll my child for kindergarten?
    Enrollment for the 2012 - 2013 school year takes place at our K-8 schools. Please visit your home school to enroll your child. If you live outside the district boundaries, please call (480) 279.7000 so that we can help you with your selection of schools. Enrollment packets and school boundary information can be found here. The information is also available in each of our school offices.
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Gateway Pointe School is a community school in Higley Unified School District serving neighborhood kindergarten through eighth grade students. We strive to provide a secure and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and character development for every child. We are committed to creating life-long learners who embrace respectful communication and cooperation.

Our curriculum is relevant and engages students in discovery science, current events, hands-on mathematics and the full breadth of academics, as well as physical education, art and music. We also offer academic and clubs and organizations for our students such as student council, mad scientists and pom and cheer.

Gateway Pointe was opened in 2005 and offers a great environment for student learning, and our vast campus with numerous playing fields is safe and secure. We invite you and your child to join our school community in developing life-long learners with great skills for communication and cooperation.
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