Parent Notices

Last Update: November 19th, 2008
Most-recent notices are at the top.

THIS MONTH IN BLACKHAWK NEWS:

Director's View: Meeting The Challenge: Accountability, Academics and Stewardship

by Dr. Donald S. Senneville

We’re throwing down the gauntlet, calling ourselves and our students out on the issue of achievement. Though we’ve done well, we’re challenging ourselves and our students this year to achieve higher levels of learning, to develop a stronger, more nurturing community, and to exceed our current strong standing among college prep schools in Arizona. Our notion of challenge contains three main dimensions. First, students, teachers, and administrators have an obligation to live up to the responsibilities of their positions in the school; that’s accountability. Second, students, teachers, and administrators have the task of facilitating and developing higher-order learning that results in higher grades, higher test scores, and acceptance into appropriate colleges and universities; that’s academics. Third, students, teachers, and administrators must continue to shoulder the demands of caring for and managing the wide range of that which is entrusted to us; that’s stewardship. By excelling in these three areas, we will meet the challenge of achieving our highest goals.

You can read the rest of this article by downloading the newsletter here.

BLACKHAWK NEWS BACK ONLINE:

After a late start due to staff changes, our newsletter is back online. Nanci Arvizu now takes the helm, after co-editing with Karen Crotty last year. Thanks to both for all their hard work! You can download the current issue here.

LAPTOPS IN ACTION AT FOOTHILLS ACADEMY:

Our technology funding drive last year allowed us to make a quantum leap into 21st Century learning. We acquired two mobile carts of laptop computers for convenient deployment in any classroom on campus. This exciting technology is now fully operational. Sincere thanks to all those who contributed and made this educational innovation possible. We've created a new page on our website that shows our new technology in action. You can view it by clicking on this link: laptops.html.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR 2008-2009:

We provide here a "shopping list" of required school supplies for our 2008-2009 academic year. Shop early, save money, and avoid the rush.

supplies.doc (127k)
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CARPOOLING CHANGES:

Carpooling is essential for our operations, and we try to make the process as simple as possible. FAPTO is now handling the entire carpooling registration process on their website, with an easy-to-use online form. Check it out here.

HOW TO GET YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM:

You can now order your uniforms directly from Collette's Uniform Company using their online shopping site! Simply go to www.euniformstore.com and login (username = foothills, password = foothills). Uniforms from any other source will not be in compliance.

If you prefer to shop in-store, Collette's is now at two locations:

5212 W. Camelback Road, Glendale, AZ 85301, phone 623.931.1793, fax 623.435.5242.
5555 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, phone 602.971.4433.

PARKING RULES:

Student parking is available for senior driven carpools only on a first come, first served basis. All Seniors who choose to park at school are required to carpool, providing transportation to Foothills Academy for at least one other Foothills Academy student. All solo drivers may park at Cave Creek Church located at 6107 E. Lone Mountain Road, provided they carpool from there to campus with a senior.

No parking is permitted on Ashler Hills Drive, Calle de las Estrellas, Scottsdale Road or adjacent to the red painted curbs in the school parking lot. No parking for students will be allowed in Reserved or Visitor marked parking spaces. Improperly parked cars will be towed at the owner’s expense.

No parking is allowed in any of the fire lanes (designated with red curbs). Do not leave your vehicle unattended in the fire lanes at any time. Please keep unnecessary trips to the school at a minimum by making sure your student has everything needed for the day (e.g., lunch, school project, homework). Should you need to drop something off for your student, please do not leave your vehicle. Rather, please call the front office and someone will pick the item up from you in your vehicle. For longer visits to the school (e.g., sign out of student for doctor’s appt.), please park in one of the 3 designated visitor spaces.

It’s important that these rules be followed at all times. Thanks again for your cooperation.

EMAIL UPDATES:

Notices posted here will parallel those sent electronically for parents on our emailing list. If you have internet access and would like to be placed on our mailing list, please email our Registrar Barb Hansen. This list is for internal use only and is not shared with any outside entity. The successful flow of information is critical to our mission. Parents are strongly encouraged to read all materials, electronic or printed, received from Foothills Academy. Thank you for your cooperation.