Final Exam Shedule 2019

Wednesday 12/18

Thursday 12/19

8^th hour will not meet on 12-18 & 12-19.  0 hour will not meet on 12-19.

EVIT Field Trip

Any sophomore that is interested in attending EVIT next year should sign up for the EVIT field trip by this Friday, 12/13.  The trip will take place on Jan 7^th.  Students will have an opportunity to tour the campus and ask any questions that they may have about attending EVIT their Junior and Senior year.  Visit www.evit.com to see all the programs that they offer.  See Mrs. Coleman in the counseling office for sign up and permission forms. 

Wellness Wednesday Tip

Did you know, Getting lost in a book can lower levels of cortisol, or other unhealthy stress hormones by 67%? rd.com/health A good read can lower levels of unhealthy stress hormones such as cortisol. Participants in a British study engaged in an anxiety-provoking activity and then either read for a few minutes, listened to music, or played video games. Reading was 68 percent better at reducing stress levels than listening to music. And a little bit of reading goes a long way— six minutes of reading reduces stress levels by 67 percent.

Yearbook Senior Ads 

A senior ad is a way for family and friends to leave an eternal message for their graduating student. Most often, people will include toddler photos, senior activity photos (like a sport, music, or hobby), or senior head shots, along with a touching message. Some families use this as a gift by contacting grandparents, aunts & uncles, or other family friends to take part in the ad.  

Ad Deadline: December 31, 2019
 
Ad Costs:

$44   1/8 page ad (business card size, 1 photo/30 word message)
$88   1/4 page ad (greeting card size, 2-3 small photos/30 word message)
$176 1/2 page ad (3-7 photos/40 word message)
$330 1 page ad (1-12 photos/50 word message)
 
How to Order an Ad:
Ordering Instructions
Senior Ad template
 
If there are any questions regarding the WFHS Aerial yearbook, please contact Mr. Adams

Winter Break Office Hours

In observance of winter break, All school offices will close early, Thursday, Dec. 19 following the early release of all students. Williams Field HS offices will close at noon, Dec. 19.

All school offices will be closed on Friday, December 20, through Friday, January 3. The District office will be closed on Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3. All offices will reopen on Monday, January 6.

Open enrollment forms available

Families that wish to open enroll their student/s into a campus other than their neighborhood school may submit an open enrollment application for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications can be downloaded from the Higley website and submitted to the campus of choice. Space may be limited.
Families currently open enrolled on a campus do not need to submit an application if they plan to stay at that site.

FAFSA

✔ FAFSA Challenge Website! Have you visited the FAFSA Challenge website yet? It has helpful resources like how to create a FSA ID and FAFSA training webinars.

✔ FAFSA Errors? We’ve created this resource sheet to help you identify and solve common FAFSA completion problem areas.


Questions? Contact:
Amanda Schabacker
602-542-7230 | aschabacker@azhighered.gov

Peer Tutoring

Starting Monday August 26th Peer Tutoring will be available in the library before and after school. Peer Tutoring is a great way to work on improving grades and getting a little extra assistance.

Online Tickets for Sports and Performances

Purchase your Black Hawk tickets online via GoFan Tickets - Easy and fast access to Football, Volleyball, Theater perfomances and more.

Changes to High School Bell Schedule 

Wednesday Late Starts

Every Wednesday, classes will start at 7:40 a.m. This will allow our teachers to meet in meaningful professional development to further enhance the curriculum for their individual subjects with their colleagues and allow time for cross-curricular collaboration, additional tutoring opportunities, and club meetings. This additional fifteen minutes will have a definitive and a positive impact on student learning and engagement.

This does NOT impact transportation. Bus schedules will run normally. Students who arrive on campus before 7:40 a.m. will have several opportunities (listed below).

Some items to keep in mind

1. This will be each Wednesday of the school year except for the following Wednesdays designated as half-days for the high schools: August 28, 2019, September 25, 2019, November 27, 2019, Decemeber 18, 2019, January 29, 2020, February 26, 2020 and May 20, 2020.
2. Bus pick up and drop off at school will not change.
3. A Hour/Zero Hour classes will still meet every Wednesday starting at 6:25 a.m.
4. Clubs will be able to meet prior to the beginning of the school day.
5. Teachers will have additional opportunities to tutor students who may need additional help.
6. Counselors and the career center will be open to help with completion of ECAP and scholarship applications.
7. The cafeteria will be open for breakfast and/or snacks prior to the start of the school day.
8. The warning bell will ring at 7:35 a.m., with the late bell ringing at 7:40 a.m. signaling the start of the school day.

Change in the Number of Designated Class Periods

1. We have run a schedule in the past that contained seven designated periods. This year we will have eight periods. 
2. This places us in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the designation of lunch and class periods.
3. Lunches will be given a period designation. Students will be assigned either 4th-hour lunch/A lunch or 5th hour lunch/B lunch. The 30-minute lunch time allocation will not change.
4. Time spent in class will not change. Instructional minutes will remain the same.
5. The regular last class of the day, which concludes at 2:15 p.m., will be designated as 7th-hour period, while the extended 8th-hour period will release at 3:15 p.m.

Bell schedules will be posted on the website prior to the start of the school year.

ParentVue Reminder

All HUSD families should sign up for a ParentVue account. This allows parents to view student grades and absences, as well as see – when they are posted – class schedules and teacher information. The district also uses ParentVue during class selection times at the middle schools and high schools.

Sign up requires an IN PERSON visit to the school office. If you already have a ParentVue account, and your child is moving from one HUSD school to another, no action is required. The updated information will appear when it is available.

If you have questions, please contact your school's office.

Williams Field High School invites you to keep up with all events by following us on social media:

Williams Field HS Facebook

Williams Field HS Instagram

Williams Field HS Twitter

Should an emergency situation arise that impacts the school day please visit the school's website where a parent notification will be displayed to provide you with the most up-to-date information.

2019 National Gold Council of Excellence

The Williams Field High School Student Council is one of only two schools in Arizona being recognized as a 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence. We congratulate our most excellent Student Council Black Hawks.