Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Vol. 84 No. 2
WINTER 2015
Principal's Message
Homework. Amazing how one simple word can strike dread in students' hearts. I know from
my own experience and my two children the joy of not having homework, but as an educated
person and an educator, I also know the weighty importance of daily review--AKA homework.
OFFICE EXTENSION
PRINCIPAL
David Bechtel
Linda Poff, Secretary
At Basic HS our homework serves to review and to enhance student understanding of the daily
work of the classroom. Our teachers work to create assignments that are valid and valuable, and
as such it is imperative for students to do their daily homework. Should your child say they
do not have homework, it is perfectly acceptable for your child to use an hour of their time to
review all notes and handouts from class, check in to teacher websites and Infinite Campus to
check grades, use Khan Academy to review information, and silently read.
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Melanie Snively Activities / Budget / Graduation
Lorenda Gonzales, Secretary
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Greg Hunter Curriculum
Laura Helland, Secretary
4200
Jason Kathan Athletics / Facilities /Testing
Lori Houser, Secretary
4204
Lisa Satory - Attendance / Discipline
Katie OHara, Secretary
4207
Daily practice of a skill enforces the skill and improves performance. Daily homework is
just that: practice of the skills and concepts taught in our classes with the goal of improving
performance and understanding. Every student at Basic HS should spend at least one hour a
night on homework.
DEAN
Mark Parantala
Kim Carducci, Secretary
4500
COUNSELORS
Grade 9 & 11, A-F, Michelle Flores
Grade 9 & 11, G-O, Debra Cattoir
Grade 9 & 11, P-Z, Sheila Parise
Grade 10 & 12, A-F, Antoinette Garcia
Grade 10 & 12, G-O, Kerry Bartlett
Grade 10 & 12, P-Z, Stephanie Stewart
Dept. Coordinator, Jennifer Williamson
Laura Bennion, Secretary
David Bechtel
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4304
4305
4303
4301
4302
4307
4300
INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
Tracy Fisher
Christine Cummins, Secretary
4032
4007
PSYCHOLOGIST
Amy Lynn Mitchell
4028
HEALTH OFFICE
Nurse, Sheri Leany
FASA Jennifer Selch
4020
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YEARBOOK
http://nvcis.intocareers.org/
http://www.collegeboard.com/
http://www.college.gov/
http://eduplanccsd.net
www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.pef.org/
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Barbara Gillaspy
4120
Parent Advisory
Committee Meeting Dates
Useful Websites:
University
Websites:
www.unlv.edu
www.unr.edu
www.nsc.nevada.edu
www.csn.edu
Mission Statement
At Basic High School Academy of International Studies, our mission is to challenge
each and every student to reach their intellectual and creative potential through a
fully integrated curriculum. We encourage students to become life-long learners by
developing intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery and achievement. We strive
to create a diverse community that fosters mutual respect and social responsibility,
enhanced by a strong partnership between community and school.
Student Fines
Student
Planners
Visiting Procedures
Basic High School Parent Newsletter is published quarterly Clark County School District Basic High School 400 N. Palo Verde Henderson, Nevada 89015-6028
Phone: (702) 799-8000 Fax: (702) 799-8966
Basic HS students, Dylan Smith, Ana Smith, Courtney Myers, Clarissa Neff, Dallin
Kephart, Adrian Garcia, Christain Koch-Azeke at WRLC Anaheim Convention Center.
November 13-16, 2014, Nevada DECA members attended the Western Region
Leadership Conference (WRLC). At this years WRLC, hundreds of students and
future entrepreneurs travelled to the beautiful Anaheim, California to build their
understanding of various business strategies and building business relationships, as
well as obtaining vital practice for competition.
It all started Thursday morning, November 13th, as students from all over the valley
boarded a group of busses to begin the journey to Anaheim. When they arrived,
they were greeted by countless students and advisors, and were given the immediate
opportunity to attend the opening ceremony where they would here from Capella
all-stars the SoCal Vocals and other speakers. Everyone had a good time. Afterwards
it was back to the rooms to rest and prepare for the days to come.
Throughout the rest of the weekend, students had the opportunity to attend several
different workshops of their own choosing to hear about the topics they were struggling
in. They heard from a variety of speakers ranging from authors, to entrepreneurs, to
adventurists. That Sunday, everyone would reluctantly board the busses to return
home, not ready to leave. As you can tell, the 2014 WRLC was a huge success. We
can't wait to return next year!
We R Community 7th
Annual Kickoff Workshop
On October 2, 2014 the students of Basic High School attended the We R Community
7th Annual Kickoff Workshop at the Las Vegas City Hall. Before the event took place,
we had fun networking with students from countless of different schools and enjoyed
a continental breakfast.
The following Basic High School students attended this workshop; Kassandra Garcia,
Alexia Faris, Asha Cooper-Hampton, Anastasia Smith, Melissa Paz-Moran, Anna
Tymoshevska, Abigail Dykes, and Jessica Lopez. We listened to various guest speakers
throughout the entire event. Second year WRC students: Asha Cooper-Hampton,
Anastasia Smith, Melissa Paz-Moran, spoke about how WRC as a whole has influenced
them. Also, they discuss their favorite volunteer activities like the Santa Run.
This kickoff allowed us as students to review this years program, share ideas, and foster
sponsor-school partnerships. We discussed about problems in our society. In other
words, we defended a topic and explained why our topic is the important problem to
receive funding. At the end of this enlightening activity, we all learned that we have vast
amount of problems that we need to fix. Also, how problems in our society are much
interconnected and can be prevented in the near future. Everyone had a great time! We
cant wait for another WRC event!
The Public Education Foundation and Montblanc are pleased to announce the winners
of "Write About An Adventure" creative writing contest for Clark County School
District high school students.
1st Place Tristan Graney, a junior from Nevada Learning Academy. Tristans story
was "The Steps of History."He received a Montblanc Meisterstuck Fountain Pen and a
$500 college scholarship. His teacher, Kelli Sommer,received a Montblanc Meisterstuck
Fountain Pen.
2nd Place Frank Aguilar, a freshman at Basic High School. Franks story was "My
Adventure is Who I Am." Hereceived a $100 gift card to Grand Canal Shoppes at
The Venetian/Palazzo. His teacher, Donna Crowley,received a $100 gift card to Grand
Canal Shoppes at The Venetian/Palazzo.
3rd Place Daniel Mallory, a junior at Green Valley High School. His story was
entitled "Letters from 1872." Hereceived a $50 gift card to the Grand Lux Restaurant
at The Venetian. His teacher, Angelique Callicoat, receiveda $50 gift card to the Grand
Lux Restaurant at The Venetian.
The contest was held to celebrate the release of Montblanc's limited edition pen
collection, "The Writers Edition DanielDefoe," commemorating his most famous work,
Robinson Crusoe. Teachers were encouraged to use the conteststheme "We have
all been on adventure. What is yours?" as a creative writing assignment for students.
More than 149entries were received.
The students with the top three entries, and their teachers, were honored during a
special shopping event on Nov. 6 at the Montblanc Boutique at The Palazzo. In addition
to the award presentations, the event featured a special performanceby the Las Vegas
Academy Jazz Combo.
A portion of proceeds from sales during the event were donated to The PublicEducation
Foundation. Winning stories will be displayed in the boutique from Nov. 6-20, and
on the Foundationswebsite.
Registrars Corner
If you are planning to or have moved, please bring in a proof of address into the registrars
office. The proof of address must be one of the following: gas, power, water or Republic
Services bill with the service to: on it; or a rent/lease agreement with the address & parents
name on the same sheet.
A-F
Mrs. Cattior
G-O
Mrs. Parise
P-Z
Mrs. Garcia
A-F
Ms. Bartlett
G-O
Mrs. Stewart
PZ
FAFSA
Prior to beginning your FAFSA application, student and parent must obtain his/
her pin number to submit the application online. Visit the PIN Site to create your
PIN - www.pin.ed.gov.
Gather all necessary information and use the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (https://
studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2015-16-fafsa-worksheet.pdf ) to guide you in
what information is required for completing the FAFSA and obtaining an estimated
expected family contribution (EFC) amount.
Complete the FAFSA beginning January 1, 2015 and prior to February 1, 2015 to
meet college priority deadlines.
El Lobo Yearbook
The 2015 El Lobo yearbook is currently on sale and can be preordered and paid for online or at the banker. The cost is $85. Dont
miss out, there is a limited number available. Checks not accepted.
School
Bank Corner
Staff
Development Days
Print the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR), which is sent via e-mail or
postal mail once your application has been processed, to Ms. Bartlett. Seniors wishing
to participate in the Grad Walk must provide documentation they have successfully
completed the FAFSA.
Seniors MUST COMPLETE THE FAFSA in order to participate in the Grad
Walk this year.
First Parent FAFSA Night - Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 6pm in the BHS Library
First Senior FAFSA Assistance - Wednesday, January 28th during Government classes
(Students who have Mr. Flanders or Mr. Bardwell--1st and 5th period only--must
sign up in the counseling office)
Second Parent FAFSA Night - Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6pm in the BHS
Library
FAFSA Resources
Website
The counselor page of the Basic high School website has been updated and includes
great information and resources in addition to the information below. Please go to
www.basichighschool.com for the most updated counseling information!
College Applications
It is important to apply before the priority deadline to maximize the financial aid package
that may be awarded by the university.
Seniors: if you are applying to out-of-state schools and need counselor reports and/or letters
of recommendations, please be sure to give at least two (2) weeks notice.
Proficiency testing
Results from the November2014 round of proficiency testing will be available before the end
of the first semester. The next round of proficiency testing will be held on March 2-6, 2015.
All sophomores will take the science proficiency. Non-proficient juniors and seniors will also
be tested. Tests to be administered include:
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
Date Event
Jan. 22
UNLV Senior Presentation 9:30 AM
Jan. 23
UNR On-site Interviews 9:30 AM
Jan. 27
CSN On-site Interviews - 9:30 AM
Feb. 19
UNLV On-site Interviews 8:00-11:00 AM
Feb. 20
CSN On-site Interviews 9:30 AM
Feb. 25
UNR On-site interviews - 9:30 AM
Mar. 18 CSN On-site Interviews 9:30 AM
Mar. 19 UNLV On-site Interviews 8:00-11:00 AM
Mar. 25 UNR On-site Interviews 9:30 AM
Location
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Room 107
Scholarship Information
Register at sat.collegeboard.org
ACT Dates
Register at actstudent.org
Sophomores and Juniors will attend a presentation where they will receive their
scores along with an explanation of how to interpret their scores in February. With
their scores they will also receive a code to log into My College Quick Start on the
Collegeboard website. They can use this website to start exploring colleges and to
prepare for the SAT.
of the
MONTH
Senior Commencement
for the Class of 2015
Graduation Rehearsal
There will be a MANDATORY rehearsal from 12:00
p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th, in the gym.
Seniors will need to report to the quad area by 11:45 a.m.
School dress is required. Students who do not participate
in the rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in
the ceremony.
Tickets
Admission to the Commencement Ceremony is by
TICKET ONLY. Each senior will receive six (6) tickets
with their Cap and Gown. An additional 10 tickets can
be requested by filling out the Extra Ticket Order Form.
Forms will be given out at a senior meeting on April 15,
2015 and must be turned in to the Activities Office by
Friday, May 1st. Tickets will be distributed after the
mandatory practice. There is no charge for tickets. No
student will receive more than 16 tickets. Tickets are first
come, first serve.
IB Corner
As Basic High School, in partnership with Brown Junior High, continues our implementation
of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), we are also
preparing to submit our applications for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related
Programme (DP).
Through the DP, schools are able to develop students who:
Visiting Procedures
Bus Transportation
Maestas Activity
Center / Cafeteria
Ski and
Snowboard Club
February 16
March 27
March 27-April 5
Spring Break
April 6
May 25
June 4
June 4
1st SEMESTER
Straight
Students
10th
11th
12th
Donte Armijo
Mason Atkin
Christopher Avalos
Angel Berteaux-Alcazar
Callie Bynum
DMitrius Chase
Sumaiya Chowdhury
Adalena Clayton
Courntey Couey
Kayla Crowley
Brady Davis
Macey Dennett
Tyson Dennis
Amber Deubler
Gabriel Diaz
Trent Digiulio
Katelyn Donaker
Christopher Dornak
Meghan Dyer
Rebecca Estes
Salvatore Ficarrotta
Thaksin Funwilas
Sarai Galam
Dylan Garbiso
Jed Aaron Gatbonton
Holly Glave
Courtney Golino
Thomas Grant
Madison Hale
Nina Handley
Eliot Harris
Nicole Hess
Yailyn Jimenez
Joseph Jones
Krista Kachnik
Ryan Kissman
Rheann Laubach
Michael Mattoon
Connor McDonald
Austin McFall
Marien Miranda
Ashley Norris
Makaylah Parker
Hannah Prinero Torres
Skylar Robbins
Trevor Robbins
Sarah Rodriguez
Adriana Sepulveda
Megan Siegel
Nicholas Stellavato
Garrison Stinnett
Kayla Stuhlmann
Morgan Tilley
Cassidy Willeford
Trevor Williams
Kassidi Ziegenhagen
Satin Boyd
Wing Chan
Darby Cox
Rylee Crowley
Sara Darcas
Elizabeth Day
Joel DeLaTorre
Doran Engelsen
Carter Estes
Markiece Givens
Eric Gomez
Sharon Gutierrez-Rodriguez
Danielle Hann
Ashauna Johnson
Genaro Lopez-Baez
Jennah Malmgren
Yesenia Peredia-Rodriguez
Nathaniel Pfluger
Nture Terry
Kyle Webb
Morgan Meyer
Christina Obra
Jordon Preisler
Ethan Prine
Diana Quintero
Marilyn Recinos
Miranda Romo
Arlaine Sanchez
Rachel Sanford
Rachel Snyder
Jasmine Solares
Amber Stumbaugh
Justin Traynor
Joseph Ameng
Kegan Arnold
Madison Dolinar
Luciana Lopez
Melissa Ordonez-Garcia
Jonathan Recio
Samantha Romero
Megan Zacharias
Roselle Antikoll
Jeanne Bowers
Kelsey Cavalieri
Alexandra Cooley
James Estes
Tierra Gonzales
Isabelle Hansen
Tori Long
Julianna Massa
Cody Palomino
Kendrick Peterson
Diego Suarez
Jonice Thomas
Claudia Marie Watkins
James Werner
David Lawrence
Jose Lopez
Gianmaria Mangheras
Danielle Marsh
Kaitlyn McLain
Jennifer Bradley
Aubree Bryant
Daniela Calderon-Lemus
Briauna Edwards
Alexis Etheridge
Winnie Feng
Sanchai Funwilas
Sahara Gabales
Reanna Gardner
Julia Gardner
Annalyse Gonzales
Logan Green
Cara Hewitt
Mason Hiedeman
Christina Kelley
BASEBALL
MARCH 2015
3/5 3/7
Monday, 9
Wednesday, 11
3/12 3/14
Friday, 13
Tuesday, 17
Thursday, 19
Monday, 23
Tuesday, 24
Wednesday 25
Thursday, 26
3/30 4/1
SOFTBALL
JV
3:30
3:30
7:00PM
3:30
3:30
3:30
7:00PM
3:30
7:00PM
APRIL 2015
Tuesday, 7
Wednesday, 8
Friday, 10
Tuesday 14,
Thursday, 16
Monday, 20
Wednesday, 22
Tuesday, 28
Wednesday, 29
Thursday, 30
5/5 5/9
5/14 5/16
Basic @ Centennial
Centennial @ Basic
3:30
Foothill @ Basic
Basic @ Foothill
3:30
Basic @ Eldorado
Eldorado @ Basic
3:30
Coronado @ Basic
Basic @ Coronado
3:30
Basic @ Green Valley
Green Valley @ Basic
3:30
Rancho @ Basic
Basic @ Rancho
3:30
Basic @ Foothill
Foothill @ Basic
3:30
Eldorado @ Basic
Basic @ Eldorado
3:30
Basic @ Durango
Durango @ Basic
3:30
Basic @ Coronado
Coronado @ Basic
3:30
NIAA REGIONALS
NIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (SOUTH)
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
MARCH 2015
3/6 3/7
Friday, 6
Monday, 9
Wednesday, 11
Thursday, 12
Tuesday, 17
3/19 3/21
Thursday, 19
Monday, 23
Wednesday 25
Saturday, 28
JV
Thursday, 5
Monday, 9
Wednesday, 11
Tuesday, 17
Thursday, 19
Monday, 23
Tuesday, 24
Thursday, 26
Cimarron-Memorial @ Basic
Valley @ Basic
Basic @ Liberty
Shadow Ridge @ Basic
Basic @ Palo Verde
Cheyenne @ Basic
Basic @ Green Valley
Foothill @ Basic
4/2 4/4
Wednesday, 8
Friday, 10
Tuesday, 14
Thursday, 16
Monday, 20
Wednesday, 22
Thursday, 23
Tuesday, 28
Wednesday, 29
Thursday, 30
5/5 5/9
5/14 5/16
JV
MARCH 2015
TIME
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
Wednesday, 11
Wednesday, 18
Wednesday, 25
Saturday, 28
Tuesday, 31
Basic @ Coronado
Basic & Indian Springs @ Rancho
Green Valley @ Basic
Las Vegas Track Classic @ Desert Oasis HS
$ F.A.T. Meet @ Del Sol
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
TBA
9:00 AM
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
- -
5:00
5:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
- -
6:00
6:00
9:00 AM
3:30 PM
TBA
TBA
8:30 AM
3:30 PM
9:00 AM
TBA
3:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
8:00 AM
Basic @ Eldorado
5:00
Basic @ Coronado
5:00
Basic @ Durango
5:00
Green Valley @ Basic
5:00
Basic @ Foothill
5:00
Eldorado @ Basic
5:00
B-Team April Tourn @ Las Vegas TBA
Coronado @ Basic
5:00
Basic @ Rancho
5:00
NIAA REGIONALS Division 1
NIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (SOUTH)
MENS GOLF
MARCH 2015
Thursday, 19
Tuesday, 24
HOST TEAM
12:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
MAY 2015
Looking for golf match for Rancho and Foothill
Division 1 Regional Tournaments Time & Location TBD
State Tournament (North) Time & Location TBD
GAC 4457.1
3:30
3:30
3:30
TBA
3:30
3:30
10:00AM
TBA
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
4:00
3:30
3:30
3:30
APRIL 2015
Wednesday, 1
Wednesday, 8
Friday, 10
4/10 4-11
Saturday, 11
Wednesday, 15
Saturday 18
Saturday, 25
MAY 2015
Saturday, 2
Saturday, 9
Friday, 15
Saturday, 16
TIME
APRIL 2015
Wednesday, 8
Tuesday, 14
7:00 PM
3:30
TRACK
APRIL 2015
Tuesday, 7
Thursday, 9
Tuesday, 14
Wednesday, 15
Tuesday, 21
Thursday, 23
Saturday, 25
Monday, 27
Thursday, 29
5/5 5/8
5/12 5/14
APRIL 2015
MENS VOLLEYBALL
MARCH 2015
MARCH 2015
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