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Notice for Wednesday Aug 27, 2008:
Today is Early Release. School will be out at 12:40.
JTED (Joint Technological Education District)
Ajo High School is very excited to be a part of the Pima County Joint Technological Education District. Participation in this educational venture allows Ajo High School to receive funding that will provide educational opportunities for all of our students. Currently, JTED is helping to pay for Culinary Arts, Audio and Visual Programming, Web Design (responsible for this page), and Publications. This funding source, in addition to federal vocational grants, will also help Ajo High School to institute additional programming to meet the career goals of our students. Programs that are currently being reviewed include Fire Science, Automotives, Welding, Medical/Nursing, and Early Childhood Education. If you are interested in helping us achieve these programs, please contact Mr. Fout at Ajo High School; 520-387-7601 or ffout@tabletoptelephone.com.
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID is a fourth through twelfth grade program designed for "students in the academic middle" with the goal to prepare them for four-year College and University success. AVID is a nationwide program with a proven track record dating from the mid seventies and is currently under initial implementation at Ajo High School. There are currently 16 Ajo High School students participating in AVID spanning through eleventh grade. The program also reaches from Ajo High School into the Ajo Elementary level from grade seven. AVID includes educational programs assisting students in organizational skills, study skills, career development, goal setting, rigorous course work, and self esteem. More information about the AVID program is available.
Advanced Placement/Honors/College Bound
Ajo High School is proud to announce the inclusion of Advance Placement and Pre-Advance Placement courses to its curriculum. Currently, Ajo High School offers Pre-Advance Placement courses for Algebra, Freshman English, and Sophomore English. Ajo High School is currently offering Advance Placement Junior English, and will be offering a follow-up Advance Placement course at the Senior level during the next school year. Advance Placement courses will prepare the students to take the Advance Placement test in that content area. Ajo High School students will receive a weighted grade in Advance Placement classes and successful completion of the Advance Placement exam will allow the students to earn college credit with some programs. For more information, visit CollegeBoard. Ajo High School continues to offer rigorous coursework designed to prepare Ajo High School students for higher education. Courses offered that fall under the Honors or College Bound umbrella in the Ajo High School curriculum include Advanced Composition and World Literature, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra II, and Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus. Ajo High School also offers two years of foreign language with Spanish I and II, preparing students for college required course work.
JOM (Johnson-O'Malley program)
Ajo High School offers inclusive and resource services to students with Native American cultural backgrounds through the federally funded Johnson-O'Malley program. This program allows for small group and individual tutoring and homework help for students meeting the criteria or eligibility. More information about JOM is available. Ajo High School has successfully participated in JOM programming since the early 70's, and is housed in the school Media Center.
Gifted
Ajo High School participates along with Ajo Elementary in an inclusive Gifted program that identifies students for academic and cognitive ability, individualizing their educational programming to enhance their opportunities and achievement. The program is managed by a certified teacher with Gifted programming experience, and is implemented within the regular classroom. In addition to individualized goals and objectives in the classroom, Gifted students will be paired with community mentors to develop project and service based activities to enhance their education. For more information about our gifted program, please contact Jodi Armendariz at 520-387-7601 or jarmenda@tabletoptelephone.com.
Special Projects
Ajo High School Special Projects office houses special programming for English Language Learners and Exceptional Education. These programs are characterized by resource and inclusion classroom practices to meet the special needs of its students. If you have any questions about either Special Education or English Language Learners, please contact Diana Celeya at 520-387-4069.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volleyball
The Ajo High School Lady Raider Volleyball team ended the regular season with five wins and nine loses for the Varsity and nine wins, three loses for the Junior Varsity. Two Lady Raider Varsity players, Kayla Leon and Nikkei Sanford, made the 1A South All Region Team. Next year the team is looking forward to returning all players except for one graduating senior.
Football
The Ajo High School Red Raider Football team went 4 and 4 this year, posting its first winning season in several years. The team was led by Senior Quarterback Nick Montijo, Most Valuable Player Alejandro Flores at running back, and Seniors Randy Owen and Mark Miller. Coaches Tom McGoldrick and Mike Seeley are very excited about next years prospects.
Girls and Boys Basketball
The Ajo High School Girls and Boys Basketball teams begin their season with a scrimmage at ASDB in Tucson on Thursday, November 15th. The Red Raiders are coached by Jose Sepulveda and Ray Alvillar, and the Lady Raiders are coached by Dave Emmers and Moni Alvillar. Regular season play for both teams begins with a home game against St. Augustine on Tuesday, November 27th. Come out and support our Raiders!
Weight Training
Coach McGoldrick and Seeley are opening the Ajo High School weight room from 3:30 till 4:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Coach McGoldrick encourages all Football players, and any Ajo High School student interested in healthy lifestyles, to come out and get/keep in shape.
Drama
Ajo High School English Teacher Lucie Linhova leads the Drama Club this year, with plans to produce Red vs. the Wolf by Judy Wolfman. The production dates are scheduled for December 6, 7 and 8. The cast includes ten students from sixth grade through high school and two stage hands, plus help from parents and community members.
Music
Ajo High School Band Director Susan Spitzer will produce a Winter Concert scheduled for Thursday, December 13th at 7:00pm. You may expect to hear musical medleys from all students ranging from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade and the Ajo Junior and High School Band.
Art
Ajo High School currently offers two sections of Art, 1st and 5th period. Mr. Crable teaches the art classes with assistance from local artists and residents of the Curley School art community. To date, Morgana Wallace has worked for approximately two weeks with the Ajo High School students on a project entitled "Border Fences". For more information about cooperatively working with the Ajo High School art department, contact Bruce Crable at 520-387-7601.
Community Involvement
Several years ago, Mr. Orr's middle school science classes participated in the design and creation of a pupfish pond located behind the visitor center at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The students and staff of Organ Pipe transferred some endangered pupfish from Quitobaquito to the manufactured pond. Today, Quitobaquito is losing its water level at an alarming rate, underscoring the importance of the pupfish pond at the visitor center. Our students have made a lasting impact on our environment. For more information, go to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
The AVID classes are currently working on a recycling project at the school and throughout the community. For more information about how to drop off your recycling products (plastic and aluminum), please contact Tom McGoldrick or Shawnmarie Powell at 520-387-7601.
Class of 2008
The Ajo High School Senior Class of 2008 is quickly approaching a life altering event, graduation. In preparation for this event, the class is working very hard to raise money for the graduation ceremony and a memorable Senior trip. The Ajo High School Class of 2008 is planning a seven day excursion to the Washington D.C. area, to include forays into Gettysburg, PA and Williamsburg, VA. Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming events, to include; a Mariachi Dance, LAN parties, concessions at Parks and Recreation events such as the adult softball leagues, and various school based activities. For more information, contact the Senior Class advisor, Shawnmarie Powell, at 520-387-7601.
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