1. Freshmen & Parent Orientation
Freshmen & Parent Orientation

2. Welcome Cholla Chargers Class of 2021
Principal: Frank Armenta
Assistant Principals
Mr. Tariq Rasool, Operations, Facilities, & Athletics
Sophomore Class
Juniors A-Ma
Ms. Cindy Mady, Teaching and Learning
Senior Class
Juniors Mc-Z
Ms. Cathy Adams, Student Services
Freshman Class

3. Cholla Athletics

4. Counseling Team Ms. Alexandra Tsosie (So-see) Mr. Ricardo Valdez
A – F
Mr. Ricardo Valdez
G – N
Mr. Justin Freitag (Fry-tag)
O – Z
Ms. Lupita Cabral
College and Career Readiness Coordinator

5. Graduation Requirements
Earn 23 credits
Assessments
4.0 – English
4.0 – Math
3.0 – Science
3.0 – Social Studies
1.0 – Phys. Educ.
0.5 – Health
1.0 – Fine Arts or CTE
6.5 – Electives
Pass the Civics Test (60%)
Do your best on the AzMERIT End of Course Assessment
English 9
English 10
English 11
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II

6. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Standard Curriculum
I.B. Curriculum (Jr/Sr)
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
A = 5 points
B = 4 points
C = 3 points
D = 2 points
F = 0 points

7. What is a credit anyway?
Students earn a half credit (0.5) for every semester they pass a class with a grade of D or above.
F’s and I’s do not count!

8. 10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC)
Attendance matters
Attendance policy
10 or more unexcused absences = No Credit (NC)
You are able to appeal
Attendance Appeal Form

9. There is help Keep in contact with teachers via email IB tutoring
Cholla After-School Program (CAP) tutoring
Teacher “office hours” before or after school
HW Help through Pima County Library
Websites
khanacademy.org
Google

10. Making up classes/credits
Summer School
AGAVE online classes
During the school year (free)
During the summer
Weekend Academy (4 weeks in a row)
CAP – Cholla After School Program
Out of District
Only up to 2.0 credits accepted

11. Tips for Parents Call the Attendance Office to excuse absences.
If your child will be absent for an extended period of time, you may request homework packets by contacting your child’s counselor at least 3 days in advance.
is a great way to keep in contact with teachers 

12. More tips
Finals Week
The last week of every semester in December & May
Please make sure your child attends and takes final exams.
Finals exams are key to passing the semester!

13. Opportunity through IB
IB Prep – 9th and 10th
IB Diploma – 11th and 12th
Engaging content and courses
Different ways to show what you know
College credit and scholarships
Available to all students!

14. Pre-AVID/AVID
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID is a college readiness system from sixth grade through high school to prepare students in the academic middle with potential for success in rigorous secondary curriculum for four-year college eligibility. For additional information visit AVID Online at

15. Pre-AVID
ALL freshmen take this semester-long elective course that prepares freshmen students for success in high school.
Emphasis is on
AVID strategies such as organization, analytical writing, study skills and test taking, note taking, and goal setting.
character traits and critical thinking by virtue of the IB (International Baccalaureate) Learner Profile
brief introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens so that success will become a characteristic of their daily performance

16. Pre-AVID supplies
The following supplies will be provided when a student takes Pre-AVID:
-2” binder & divider tabs
-highlighters & pencil pouch
-Cholla agenda/planner
-one package of lined paper

17. Quiz Who do you talk to for Athletics? How many counselors do we have?
What does IB stand for?
Which students take Pre-AVID?
How many credits do you need to graduate?
What are Cholla’s school colors?

18. Cholla Student Council
Introductions
Student Body President: LeShawn Bowen
Freshman Elections
Campus Tours

19. Thank you!
We look forward to a great 4 years!