SUSD Education Expo: Full Schedule

5:15pm MST

Arcadia High School: Empowering Academic Excellence

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST

Arcadia High School fosters an academic environment that empowers students to reach high levels of rigorous learning. Join us for a comprehensive overview of what our high school has to offer, including over 50 course options in Advanced Placement, Dual-Enrollment, and Honors courses. Additionally, we will have information on our exciting Career and Technical Education programs, that include Creative Music and Sound (CMAS), Engineering, Sports Medicine, Coding, Graphic Design, Film/TV, and Business. We will also provide information on our robust extra-curricular programs featuring a wide variety of athletics, over 60 student-run clubs, and several competitive activities such as E-Sports, Robotics, and Speech & Debate. Our dedicated teaching staff builds positive relationships with students, supporting them to be successful both inside and outside the classroom - we are confident that Arcadia has something valuable to offer your student!

Speakers

Dr. Janelle Danskey

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Dr. Sara Johnson

Assistant Principal Educational Services, Scottsdale Unified School District

Erica Rodgers

Assistant Principal Student Services, Scottsdale Unified School District

Drew Ammon

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
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High School

5:15pm MST

Chaparral High School: Design your Future with CTE Programming

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST

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Showcase the CTE classes Chaparral offers such as Criminal Justice, Business/DECA, Culinary and Sports Medicine.

Speakers

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Tarnisha Tilson

Mason Renfer, Business/DECA

Stephanie Arnold

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
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High School

5:15pm MST

Coronado Advantage

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST

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Coronado Promise Scholarships support Coronado High School graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary success, covering the cost of the first two years of community college or vocational school study. Find out more about these scholarships and how students apply when they are Coronado seniors. Families with middle school students and high school underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) will learn about the important steps their students need to take in advance at Coronado to ensure they qualify for a Coronado Promise Scholarship when they are seniors.

Speakers

Melinda Splitek

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Robert Villa

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Chad Johnson

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Alexis Smith

Teacher on Assigment, Scottsdale Unified School District

Maryann McAllen

Amanda Willis

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
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High School

Host Organization https://coronado.susd.org/

5:15pm MST

Gain a Competitive Advantage for College and Careers

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST

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College and career readiness is multi-faceted these days. Pairing robust academics with technical skills is what gives students a competitive advantage in the post-secondary and industry environment. Taking advantage of SUSD's specialized high school CTE programs to learn a skill today could mean job placement tomorrow. Having a job while in college or in a training program after high school will mean less debt - maybe zero debt - to move forward in an apprenticeship or industry-sponsored educational program. Large employers are willing to train young individuals who need to start earning a livable wage right now. Come hear about what Arizona industries are considered high-demand and high-wage and how to prepare now for future success.

Speakers

Amy Downs

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
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High School

5:15pm MST

Proficiency Seals for Arizona High School Students

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST

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Are you curious about the various proficiency seals that high school students in Arizona can earn? Join us for an informative session that will explore the exciting opportunities these seals provide to students as they prepare for college and career pathways!

Session Highlights:
· Understanding Proficiency Seals: Gain insights into what proficiency seals are, the criteria for earning them, and how they signify student mastery in key subject areas such as World Language, Finance, Arts and Civil Literacy .
· Benefits of Earning Seals: Learn how proficiency seals enhance students’ transcripts and college applications, demonstrating their commitment to academic excellence and preparedness for future challenges.
· Success Stories: Hear the impact these achievements have had on their educational journeys.
· Getting Involved: Find out how educators, parents, and community members can support students in their pursuit of proficiency seals and promote a culture of academic excellence.

Who Should Attend:
This session is perfect for middle school and high school students and parents interested in understanding and maximizing the benefits of proficiency seals in Arizona.

Speakers

Wendy Diozzi

World Language Curriculum Coach, Scottsdale Unified

Dylan Bullard

Social Students Curriculum Coach

Dr. Kim Dodds-Keran

Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Michelle Irvin

Coordinator, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:15pm - 5:40pm MST
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High School

5:50pm MST

Chaparral Advanced Academics via AP Capstone & Dual Enrollment

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

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Attend to learn about the incredible opportunities for YOUR student to earn college credits while still in high school. With the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma Program AND access to Dual Enrollment credits, students in SUSD have every opportunity to get a head start in college while still in high school.

Speakers

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
D-206

High School

5:50pm MST

Chaparral High School: Design your Future with CTE Programming

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

E-216

Showcase the CTE classes Chaparral offers such as Criminal Justice, Business/DECA, Culinary and Sports Medicine.

Speakers

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Tarnisha Tilson

Mason Renfer, Business/DECA

Stephanie Arnold

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
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High School

5:50pm MST

Chaparral High School: Excellence in Performing Arts

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

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Showcase the Performing Arts program at Chaparral such as Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance and Theatre.

Speakers

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jennifer Mireau (Band)

Director, Chaparral High School Band

Director of Bands at Chaparral High School. {2004 - present}Jennifer Mireau is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors of Arts in Music as well as an Arizona teaching credential for instrumental music education kindergarten through twelfth grade.At NAU, Mrs. Mireau... Read More →

Shana Roberts (Orchestra)

Andrew Foree (Theatre).

Stephanie Arnold

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
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High School

5:50pm MST

Coronado Entrepreneurship Pathways

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

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Dreaming Big as an Entrepreneur: Launching your business or brand while earning high school credit
Coronado High School is home to Scottsdale Unified School District's only concurrent-enrollment Entrepreneurship Hub program and is part of Coronado's early college partnership with Scottsdale Community College. In this session, families will learn how students can hone their business and marketing skills in order to launch their own business or personal brand while they are still in high school. Session highlights include instructional pathways information, opportunities students have to engage with community business leaders and investors, and how students can simultaneously earn both high school and college credit.

Speakers

Melinda Splitek

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Chad Johnson

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Robert Villa

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Amanda Willis

Administrative Support Coordinator

Alexis Smith

Teacher on Assigment, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
E-203

High School

Host Organization https://coronado.susd.org/

5:50pm MST

Empowering Global Learners: The IB Continuum and its Advantage at Desert Mountain HS and Mountainside Middle School

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

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Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Desert Mountain High School and the Middle Years Programme that continues from neighboring Mountainside Middle School. Our MYP Coordinator will describe what sets IB apart from AP (Advanced Placement) and other Honors program studies. You will also learn what it takes to earn the prestigious IB diploma and what skills your child will leave high school with after completing this rigorous, world-renowned academic program.

Speakers

Amy Hardy

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

John Andrews

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kristen Tindall

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kristen

Stephen Cervantez

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Cher Fesenmaier

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Todd Wright

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kevin Sheh

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
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High School

Host Organization https://desertmountain.susd.org/

5:50pm MST

Scottsdale Math and Science Academy at Saguaro High School

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST

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The Scottsdale Math and Science Academy (SMSA) is a specialized program offering students who have an aptitude for math and science the opportunity to excel in a unique learning environment suited to the STEM track. The primary mission of the SMSA is to provide opportunities and visibility in the area of STEM education. Please join us and learn about the academy program components, Saguaro's Innovation Center, our student-driven community outreach programs, and how to apply to be a member of the SMSA.

Speakers

Ann Achtziger

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Ann Achtziger works for The Scottsdale Unified School District. She is currently the Mohave Middle School Assistant Principal. Ann has been an assistant principal at the elementary middle and high school level and has taught all three levels as well. She is the Co-chair of The... Read More →

Matthew Harris

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Violet Richard

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Christopher Brandt

Scottsdale Math and Science Academy Coordinator, Saguaro High School, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 5:50pm - 6:15pm MST
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High School

6:25pm MST

Chaparral High School: Excellence in Performing Arts

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Showcase the Performing Arts program at Chaparral such as Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance and Theatre.

Speakers

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jennifer Mireau (Band)

Director, Chaparral High School Band

Shana Roberts (Orchestra)

Andrew Foree (Theatre).

Stephanie Arnold

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

6:25pm MST

Chaparral High School: Excellence in Visual Arts

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Showcase of the incredible visual arts courses and programs at Chaparral High School

Speakers

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Jordan Ray

Stephanie Arnold

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

6:25pm MST

Chaparral: Advanced Academics via AP Capstone & Dual Enrollment

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Speakers

Jack Bagley

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

James Loewer

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Megan Bird

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Joshua Pantier

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

6:25pm MST

Coronado Advantage

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Speakers

Melinda Splitek

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Robert Villa

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Chad Johnson

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Alexis Smith

Teacher on Assigment, Scottsdale Unified School District

Amanda Willis

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

Host Organization https://coronado.susd.org/

6:25pm MST

Coronado JAG Program

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Coronado is home to the award-winning, nationally recognized Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) program. This exclusive-to-Coronado program creates a plethora of opportunities for students to augment the academic, personal, leadership and vocational skills they will need to be successful upon graduation. JAG students interface with industry and community leaders, engage in community service, and participate in state and national JAG competitions. Learn about the benefits of this program and how it sets students up for success: JAG graduates from Coronado's Class of 2024 earned $1.4 million in post-secondary funding! Find out how your student can become part of the Coronado JAG program.

Speakers

Melinda Splitek

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Robert Villa

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Chad Johnson

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Alexis Smith

Teacher on Assigment, Scottsdale Unified School District

Wendy Paez

Amanda Willis

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

Host Organization https://coronado.susd.org/

6:25pm MST

Empowering Global Learners: The IB Continuum and its Advantage at Desert Mountain HS and Mountainside Middle School

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

D-128

Speakers

Amy Hardy

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

John Andrews

Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Cher Fesenmaier

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Todd Wright

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kristen Tindall

Assistant Principal, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kristen

Stephen Cervantez

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Scottsdale Unified School District

Kevin Sheh

Lisa Zaragoza

Administrative Support Coordinator

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

Host Organization https://desertmountain.susd.org/

6:25pm MST

Gain a Competitive Advantage for College and Careers

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Speakers

Amy Downs

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST
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High School

6:25pm MST

Saguaro High School: The 4 A's for Excellence

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:25pm - 6:50pm MST

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Saguaro High School offers an outstanding, well-rounded high school experience that culminates in the graduation of students who are well-prepared to take on whatever lies ahead. They are critical thinkers, innovators, artists, musicians, actors and student athletes, and are eager to share their learning in communities, large and small. Saguaro is home to the Scottsdale Math & Science Academy and the culmination of SUSD's Dual Language Immersion program. Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses connected through nearby Scottsdale Community College provide multiple options for Saguaro students to graduate with college credits. Outstanding Career and Technical Education opportunities in Health Sciences (Nursing, Sports Medicine) and STEM (Biotechnology, Engineering, Robotics) lead to industry certifications, post-graduation employment opportunities and additional doorways to post-secondary success. Saguaro is STEM Cognia accredited.

Speakers