A. Tempe Union High School District will close all seven of our schools to students beginning March 16, 2020 and will be closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This adheres to the announcement made on March 30 by Governor Ducey and State Superintendent Hoffman.

TUHSD will be monitoring available information from the appropriate state and federal agencies in order to determine when schools could reopen.

A. We are using Google Voice as a form of communication. You may receive calls from an unknown number, please know this may be from a teacher or counselor.

A. For information on how to access TUHSD Student Online Learning; Chrome/email accounts, Schoology, Google Hangouts Meet, Online Textbooks, ParentVUE and more please click on this link to open in Google Docs.

A. Students please check your gmail accounts and turn on Schoology notifications.

A. Please see Schoology's Status Monitor to find out the most recent status on Schoology products.

For more information, please see Schoology's Exchange Blog about scaling Schoology for increased demand.

A. Students that are experiencing technical issues with a district-issued device can call 480-285-3244. We will be responding during normal business hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Any request made after hours will be returned the next business day.

IT representatives will be available for in-person consultations at all Tempe Union High School District school sites on Tuesdays beginning at 10 AM. Please use the links below to sign up for an appointment to see one of our IT representatives.

• Compadre Academy: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af28a4f94-tech1
• Corona del Sol: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ad2ba6f58-corona
  
• Desert Vista: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca0fd0-may52020
  
• District Office: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af22a2f94
  
• Marcos de Niza: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae2daaff2-marcos6
  
• McClintock: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca4fb6-mhstech1
  
• Mountain Pointe: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae23a5f58-tuesday5
  
• Tempe High: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2fa5fb6-tempe5

A: No. Meal distributions at all Tempe Union High Schools ended on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Additional Meal Services for Summer

School sites that are continuing to participating in serving meals during the summer can be found on USDA’s Site Locator website or by texting the word FOOD to 877-877.

Here are some other websites for food resources:

• https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/az-tempe
• https://des.az.gov/p-ebt
  
• https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food-assistance/arizona-p-ebt-pandemic-school-meal-replacement-benefits
• https://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/foodbank/index/

The Department of Economic Services (DES) to soon distribute Pandemic Electronic Benefit Food Stamp Cards (P-EBT Cards) to all families with students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits:  

Per the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, DES will soon be issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer food stamp cards (P-EBT), to every family with students eligible for free/reduced meals in schools.

If your child has not been enrolled in the free or reduced school meal program for this school year (2019-2020), and your financial circumstances have changed and your child(ren) would now be eligible, apply online at https://www. lunchapplication.com. For quick processing, be sure to enter your child(ren)s names and birthdates exactly as was given to the school office for the student database to include their 7-digit student identification number.

Enrolling prior to June 30, 2020 is important because the DES will be collecting student free and reduced data from the district database. DES has not yet announced a distribution date of the P-EBT card.

Note: Families will still need to complete a new application for the 2020-2021 school year which will be available on July 1, 2020.

If you have any questions, please email claguna@tempeunion.org or call the Nutrition Services office at (480) 345-3745.

A. Tempe Union Online classes that students began prior to March 6, 2020, are still active in Schoology. This includes Evening School classes.

• Students are encouraged to continue to work on these courses, and now have access to all course content, quizzes, and tests, which can all be completed online at home.
• Moving forward, we are working to determine the process for students to take Final Exams for these courses and will communicate this to students and parents as soon as a procedure is decided upon.
• If you are unable to access or need a quiz reset, please reach out to your Online Teacher or Jess Portillo, jportillo@tuhsd.k12.az.us.

Information on FINAL Exams in Online Classes:

We hope you are doing well in these interesting times, and commend you on continuing to work diligently in your online classes. Due to our school closure, we would like to communicate the process for taking your Final Exam online:

1. Students will schedule their Final Exam with their course instructor at least 48 hours in advance, once they have completed all course assignments and tests with a grade of 60% or better.
2. Once the exam is scheduled, teachers will send the student an invite with a Google Hangouts link to log into on the test date/time.
3. On the date/time of testing, the student will log on to Google Hangouts with the teacher.
4. Once the student and teacher are logged on, the teacher will open the final exam for the student to complete.
5. The student must leave their camera on for the teacher to monitor them while they are testing.
6. The student will have 2 hours to complete the test after which time the teacher will relock the test.
7. Students will have two chances to take the test, but they must wait 24 hours before taking the second test.

In addition, we are waiving the 60% or better requirement for the final exam; therefore, students who score below 60% can still pass the course provided their overall grade in the course is 60% or better. Please note that students who do not complete their course and a final exam by June 30, 2020, will be given an F in the course. Students, with extenuating circumstances, who have concerns about being able to complete the course and exam prior to June 30, 2020, should contact the Director, Stephaine Frimer at sfrimer@tuhsd.k12.az.us.

A. Yes, however at this time, Summer Education Academy classes are full and registration is closed. Thank you for your continuous support.

A. Please see these COVID-19 resources for social and emotional wellness as well as other resources offered to help out during this time.

A: No. All school sites are closed during this time, and that includes external facilities including but not limited to: football fields, basketball and tennis courts, and any other gathering places. By closing these facilities to our families and the public, we are following federally issued guidelines around limiting the size of gatherings to under 10 people, and social distancing.

A: No. During the school closure period (through the end of the current school year), all extracurricular activities, events, athletic competitions/practices, and student travel will be cancelled.

A. The NCAA Eligibility Center is posting all COVID-19 updates here: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

A: All competitions, practices, physicals, and other events pertaining to athletics have been cancelled through the end of the 2019-20 school year. This follows our commitment to maintain the CDC-recommended social distancing practices and also takes into consideration guidelines issued today by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). 

A: No. After careful consideration, and in response to the statewide closure of schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, it is with regret that we announce that the Spring 2020 Prom events scheduled at all of our TUHSD schools have been cancelled.

A: After much discussion and consideration, Tempe Union High School District has decided on a dual approach to the Class of 2020 graduation. First, we will hold virtual ceremonies on the original graduation dates of Wednesday, May 20 for Compadre Academy and Thursday, May 21 for all six comprehensive schools as we would for any typical school year. Second, planning is underway for modified, in-person ceremonies to be held on Saturday, July 18. Additional information on both the virtual and modified in-person ceremonies will be released as it becomes available in the coming weeks.

A: Rio Salado College has communicated to Tempe Union High School District that students will need to keep up with the online work that will be provided by their Dual Enrollment teacher. As of March 23rd, Rio Salado College Dual Enrollment Instructors will have temporary access to the online college version of the in-person course that they are teaching. This will ensure students have some level of continuity by providing college-level resources and materials. More information will be provided here as it becomes available.

A: For exam preparation help, the AP Exam Schedule and more information from College Board, visit https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students.

A: The International Baccalaureate made their official announcement on March 23rd that the May 2020 exam session will no longer be held. This is the first time they have ever done this and it will affect thousands of schools worldwide. We are working with the IB to support our students during this developing situation, and that if you or your child is an IB student, please contact Suzanne Pachuta or Michael Cooper at Tempe High School for additional information. Please visit the following website for current updates and news tied to the IB test: https://sites.google.com/a/tuhsd.k12.az.us/ib-at-tempe-high-school/.

A: Effective Monday, March 16, the East Valley Institute of Technology is closed until further notice in an effort to help protect our students and staff during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. For now, please know that EVIT is working hard to find alternative ways to continue the career training our students have been receiving at EVIT. Please visit EVIT's website for more information and online resources: https://www.evit.com/

A: Students in the Class of 2021 can plan to register for a future test. At this time, August 2020 is the next date offered.

Students in the Class of 2020 should contact the Admissions Office of the college they will be attending next semester to see how, or if, this impacts admission or scholarship decisions.

For more information, visit: https://pages.collegeboard.org/natural-disasters.

A: The ACT has rescheduled its April 4, 2020 national test date to June 13, 2020 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All students registered for the April 4th test date should receive an email from ACT in the next few days informing them of the postponement and instructions for free rescheduling to June 13th, or a future national test date.

For more information, visit: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html

District level ACT scheduled for April 7th, 2020: As of March 16th, 2020 the Arizona Department Education’s Assessment section is working closely with the testing vendors on the schedule for extending and/or delaying Spring 2020 assessments.
As future information becomes available it will be shared here as well as on the ADE website https://www.azed.gov/assessment/. 

A. Tempe Union High School District will close all seven of our schools to students beginning March 16, 2020 and will be closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This adheres to the announcement made on March 30 by Governor Ducey and State Superintendent Hoffman.

TUHSD will be monitoring available information from the appropriate state and federal agencies in order to determine when schools could reopen.

A. Even though schools are closed, each school's front office remains available to assist parents with questions and still conducting business through email and phone. Please contact your school with any needs you have.

Compadre Academy

Visit the school website

500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 752-3560
Fax: (480) 752-3569

Corona del Sol High School

Visit the school website

1001 East Knox Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480) 752-8888
Fax: (480) 820-3632

Desert Vista High School

Visit the school website

16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: (480) 706-7900
Fax: (480) 706-7976

Marcos de Niza High School

Visit the school website

6000 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 838-3200
Fax: (480) 730-7665

McClintock High School

Visit the school website

1830 East Del Rio Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 839-4222
Fax: (480) 752-8622

Mountain Pointe High School

Visit the school website

4201 East Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (480) 759-8449
Fax: (480) 759-8458

Tempe High School

Visit the school website

1730 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-1661
Fax: (480) 736-4096

A: Tempe Union High School District teachers are offering Online Learning through Schoology beginning Monday, March 30. Teachers will post updates or announcements, as well as assignments in Schoology regularly. Students are asked to check their Schoology and TUHSD Gmail accounts on a daily basis. For more information, parents can refer to the email that was sent home on March 24, 2020 from Kim Hilgers, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

To access Schoology: Go to this link https://tempeunion.schoology.com/. Use your Tempe Union login and password to login to Schoology.

Please encourage your students to take advantage of these opportunities to continue their learning.

For more information about online resources, including Internet service, please visit: https://www.tempeunion.org/online-resources

A. Please see Schoology's Status Monitor to find out the most recent status on Schoology products.

For more information, please see Schoology's Exchange Blog about scaling Schoology for increased demand.

A. For information on how to access TUHSD Student Online Learning; Chrome/email accounts, Schoology, Google Hangouts Meet, Online Textbooks, ParentVUE and more please click on this link to open in Google Docs.

A: Several Internet providers are offering free and heavily discounted services at this time. Here are some options:

• From COX website: Effective Monday, March 16, we are providing:
  • Limited-time, first month free of Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter
  • Until May 12, 2020, we are providing phone and remote desktop support through Cox Complete Care at no charge to provide peace of mind and ease for technology needs
  • Resources for discounted, refurbished equipment through our association with PCs for People
  • A Learn from Home toolkit for schools, including instructions on how to fast-track eligible students without internet access
  • Offer expires 5/12/2020. Cox Complete Care in-home support excluded. Program eligibility and other restrictions apply. Learn more at www.cox.com/c2c.

• Internet access during the COVID-19 emergency is more important than ever before. A fast, reliable, and affordable internet connection can help each of us stay connected to healthcare services, school coursework, and each other. High-speed internet is not yet available everywhere in Arizona, but there are many special offers and options to help you find low-cost (or no-cost) internet solutions at the time you need them most.
  • To find every internet provider in Arizona please see: Tools to Access Broadband at Home - PDF.

A. Students that are experiencing technical issues with a district-issued device can call 480-285-3244. We will be responding during normal business hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Any request made after hours will be returned the next business day.

IT representatives will be available for in-person consultations at all Tempe Union High School District school sites on Tuesdays beginning at 10 AM. Please use the links below to sign up for an appointment to see one of our IT representatives.

• Compadre Academy: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af28a4f94-tech1
• Corona del Sol: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ad2ba6f58-corona
  
• Desert Vista: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca0fd0-may52020
  
• District Office: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af22a2f94
  
• Marcos de Niza: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae2daaff2-marcos6
  
• McClintock: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca4fb6-mhstech1
  
• Mountain Pointe: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae23a5f58-tuesday5
  
• Tempe High: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2fa5fb6-tempe5

A. We are using Google Voice as a form of communication. You may receive calls from an unknown number, please know this may be from a teacher or counselor.

A: No. Meal distributions at all Tempe Union High Schools ended on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Additional Meal Services for Summer

School sites that are continuing to participating in serving meals during the summer can be found on USDA’s Site Locator website or by texting the word FOOD to 877-877.

Here are some other websites for food resources:

• https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/az-tempe
• https://des.az.gov/p-ebt
  
• https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food-assistance/arizona-p-ebt-pandemic-school-meal-replacement-benefits
• https://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/foodbank/index/

The Department of Economic Services (DES) to soon distribute Pandemic Electronic Benefit  Food Stamp Cards (P-EBT Cards) to all families with students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits:  

Per the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, DES will soon be issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer food stamp cards (P-EBT), to every family with students eligible for free/reduced meals in schools.

If your child has not been enrolled in the free or reduced school meal program for this school year (2019-2020), and your financial circumstances have changed and your child(ren) would now be eligible, apply online at https://www.lunchapplication.com/. For quick processing, be sure to enter your child(rens) names and birthdates exactly as was given to the school office for the student database to include their 7-digit student identification number.

Enrolling prior to June 30, 2020 is important because the DES will be collecting student free and reduced data from the district database. DES has not yet announced a distribution date of the P-EBT card.

Note: Families will still need to complete a new application for the 2020-2021 school year which will be available on July 1, 2020.

If you have any questions, please email claguna@tempeunion.org or call the Nutrition Services office at (480) 345-3745.

A: No. All extracurricular activities, events, athletic competitions/practices, and student travel are cancelled through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

A. The NCAA Eligibility Center is posting all COVID-19 updates here: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

A: No. All school sites are closed during this time, and that includes external facilities including but not limited to: football fields, basketball and tennis courts, and any other gathering places. By closing these facilities to our families and the public, we are following federally issued guidelines around limiting the size of gatherings to under 10 people, and social distancing.

A: All competitions, practices, physicals, and other events pertaining to athletics have been cancelled through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This follows our commitment to maintain the CDC-recommended social distancing practices and also takes into consideration guidelines issued today by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).

A: After much discussion and consideration, Tempe Union High School District has decided on a dual approach to the Class of 2020 graduation. First, we will hold virtual ceremonies on the original graduation dates of Wednesday, May 20 for Compadre Academy and Thursday, May 21 for all six comprehensive schools as we would for any typical school year. Second, planning is underway for modified, in-person ceremonies to be held on Saturday, July 18. Additional information on both the virtual and modified in-person ceremonies will be released as it becomes available in the coming weeks.

A: Yes. Gov. Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman have announced all schools in Arizona are closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This includes Evening School.

A. Tempe Union Online classes that students began prior to March 6, 2020, are still active in Schoology. This includes Evening School classes.

• Students are encouraged to continue to work on these courses, and now have access to all course content, quizzes, and tests, which can all be completed online at home.
• Moving forward, we are working to determine the process for students to take Final Exams for these courses and will communicate this to students and parents as soon as a procedure is decided upon.
• If you are unable to access or need a quiz reset, please reach out to your Online Teacher or Jess Portillo, jportillo@tuhsd.k12.az.us.

Information on FINAL Exams in Online Classes:

We hope you are doing well in these interesting times, and commend you on continuing to work diligently in your online classes. Due to our school closure, we would like to communicate the process for taking your Final Exam online:

1. Students will schedule their Final Exam with their course instructor at least 48 hours in advance, once they have completed all course assignments and tests with a grade of 60% or better.
2. Once the exam is scheduled, teachers will send the student an invite with a Google Hangouts link to log into on the test date/time.
3. On the date/time of testing, the student will log on to Google Hangouts with the teacher.
4. Once the student and teacher are logged on, the teacher will open the final exam for the student to complete.
5. The student must leave their camera on for the teacher to monitor them while they are testing.
6. The student will have 2 hours to complete the test after which time the teacher will relock the test.
7. Students will have two chances to take the test, but they must wait 24 hours before taking the second test.

In addition, we are waiving the 60% or better requirement for the final exam; therefore, students who score below 60% can still pass the course provided their overall grade in the course is 60% or better. Please note that students who do not complete their course and a final exam by June 30, 2020, will be given an F in the course. Students, with extenuating circumstances, who have concerns about being able to complete the course and exam prior to June 30, 2020, should contact the Director, Stephaine Frimer at sfrimer@tuhsd.k12.az.us.

A. Yes, however at this time, Summer Education Academy classes are full and registration is closed. Thank you for your continuous support.

A. The ParentVue username is the same username use for the Bookstore Online Payment Portal. However, the password has to be set independently of the ParentVue password.

• 1st Time Parent Users, use the following to access the Tempe Union online payment portal:
  • User Name: Your ParentVUE username
  • Password: 1st Time Parent Users, click here to set your password

• Returning Parent Users, use the following to access the Tempe Union Online Payment Portal:
  • User Name: Your ParentVUE username
  • Password: Password created during 1st time parent user visit

If you have forgotten your password to the Payment Portal, scroll to the bottom of the Payment Portal page and click on the blue ‘Forgot Username/Password’ button and request a reset.

A: Please wait until our schools have reopened for all requests concerning high school transcripts and student records.

A: Please email us at parentinfo@tempeunion.org. Please include the name of your student, your student’s ID number and the school they attend so we can best assist you.

A. Please see these COVID-19 resources for social and emotional wellness as well as other resources offered to help out during this time.

A: Please email us at parentinfo@tempeunion.org. At this time, we are experiencing a high amount of email traffic due to questions around school closures and the impact of COVID-19. Please be patient and your email will be answered in the order it was received.

A. Tempe Union High School District will close all seven of our schools to students beginning March 16, 2020 and will be closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This adheres to the announcement made on March 30 by Governor Ducey and State Superintendent Hoffman.

TUHSD will be monitoring available information from the appropriate state and federal agencies in order to determine when schools could reopen.

A. IT representatives will be available for in-person consultations at all Tempe Union High School District school sites on Tuesdays beginning at 10 AM. Please use the links below to sign up for an appointment to see one of our IT representatives.

• Compadre Academy: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af28a4f94-tech1
• Corona del Sol: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ad2ba6f58-corona
  
• Desert Vista: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca0fd0-may52020
  
• District Office: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5af22a2f94
  
• Marcos de Niza: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae2daaff2-marcos6
  
• McClintock: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2ca4fb6-mhstech1
  
• Mountain Pointe: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ae23a5f58-tuesday5
  
• Tempe High: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845a5ac2fa5fb6-tempe5

Our IT department can also be reached by emailing support@tempeunion.org.

A: No. During the school closure period, all extracurricular activities, events, athletic competitions/practices and student travel will be cancelled.

A: All schools are closed. Administration and maintenance will be working in a limited capacity through this time. 

A: Teachers can meet off-campus, according to their discretion. All school sites are closed and inaccessible.

A: Yes. If possible, it is recommended and will be helpful for planning purposes.

A: Until further notice, the hours of the following employees will be 8 AM to Noon, Monday – Friday.

The following positions will be asked to report to their sites during this time:

• All administrative team members (Principal, APAs)

The following positions will be considered essential for all school sites:

• Front office receptionist;
• Student Services Specialist (1);
• Administrative Assistant for Principal/APA;
• Lead security officer + 1 security staff member;
• Plant foreman;
• Food and Nutrition staff
• Grounds crews;
• Records specialist (may telecommute from home if needed).

All other staff: Please do not come to campus.

A: All sites, including the District Office, are closed to the public.  Department administrators/supervisors are working with a group of employees to determine what work schedules and telecommuting opportunities for DO staff will look like. Department administrators will be making decisions around who will be completing essential business functions for each department so that the operations of the District can continue.

A: FMLA laws provide direction on a case-by-case basis. Each case is different and therefore, questions should be directed to Employee Benefits Department (staff will need to log in).

A. The Arizona State Retirement System [ASRS] has an update on ASRS services during COVID-19 pandemic. The update includes an ASRS Investment Outlook. Paul Matson, the Director of the ASRS, and the staff do a great job managing the system for the ASRS members including those who are already retired. You can see the Update at https://www.azasrs.gov/COVID-19.

A. Please see these COVID-19 resources for social and emotional wellness for staff as well as other resources offered to help out during this time.

A. YES - 98point6: Banner/Aetna has introduced its new virtual care solution, 98point6, an on-demand primary care text-based service delivered via a secure app on a member's mobile phone. With 98point6, U.S.-based, board-certified physicians answer questions, diagnose and treat, outline care options, order prescriptions, and labs as appropriate, and refer members to specialists and resources in their Banner/Aetna network, all through the convenience of one app.

• For more information view or download this flyer - PDF
• Watch this video about how to set up 98point6 subscription

Download 98point6 app to your mobile phone:

A: Please contact your school’s Administrative team.