Information for Families New to the District

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL The 2003-2003 school year begins: August 14th, 2003. It is very important for students to begin on the first day of school. Day 1 starters experience a positive, fresh start. Beginning on time can help your children to focus immediately on academics, school rules and boundaries, as well as increase their chances to bond with their classmates, peers, and school community. Please help us to help your student have the best beginning of a school year ever! Remember August 14th ! REGISTRATION New Students: The District invites Bullhead City parents to register their children for school for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrolment Requirments: For students entering Kindergarten: 1. Your child must have turned 5 before September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten. 2. Certified copy of child's birth certificate 3. Current immunization records, to include: MMR, DPTS, Hepatitis B, Polio, HIB For students new to the district: 1. Certified copy of child's birth certificate 2. Current immunization records, to include: MMR, DPTS, Hepatitis B, Polio, HIB 3. Name and address of child's previous school Preferred, not required: 1. Copy of child's previous school records For information about what school campus your child will attend, you may contact the school district at the number and address below, or click here for Attendance Boundary Maps. Bullhead City Elementary School District #15 1004 Hancock Road Bullhead City, Arizona 86440 Office: (928) 758-3961 Registration begins Monday, August 4th, 2003 at each school site. Bus Routes For information on school bus routes, please contact your child's school site, or click here current information : Bus Route Schedules. School Lunches Each school serves nutritional meals each day. Families who are eligible for reduced or free lunch can fill out a qualifying application at registration, or can receive an application from their child's school. Ask for a School Lunch Form. You can click here for our current lunch menu. School Demographics Our schools serve 3675 students in grades K-8 for 177 instructional days. Principals and teachers work collaboratively with parents and students to establish procedures that enhance learning and contribute to a positive school climate. Coyote Canyon Elementary School (Grades: K,1,2 750 students) 1820 Lakeside Drive, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 758-4909 Desert Valley Elementary School (Grades: 3,4,5 725 students) 1066 Marina Boulevard, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 758-6606 Bullhead City Junior High (Grades: 6,7,8 600 students) 1062 Hancock Road, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 758-3921 With campuses adjacent to one another, these three schools are located in the middle of our community. Diamondback Elementary School (Grades: K,1,2,3,4,5 500 students) 2550 Tesota Way, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 758-6858 Mountain View Elementary School (Grades: K,1,2,3,4,5 350 students) 2380 East Third Street, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 754-3203 Sunrise Elementary School (Grades: K,1,2,3,4,5 225 students) 2645 Landon Drive, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 754-1815 Fox Creek Junior High (Grades: 6,7,8 525 students) 3101 Desert Sky Boulevard, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Phone: (928) 704-2500 These schools are on the north, east, and outer perimeter of our community. Services and Special Programs Nearly 70% of our students are transported with a short bus ride of 10-20 minutes. Breakfast and lunch programs are available to all students, as are health, counseling and library services. Title I, Special Services, Gifted and Talented Education, and English Language Learners' programs are in place. All students have access to and use of computers in their classrooms as well as in their school's computer lab. Our 21st Century Community Learning Center allows us to offer learning and technology opportunities for all ages at our BETS center during after school hours. The center is open to anyone in the community. Working together with the BHC Police Department and "Safe Schools" grants, we share School Resource Officers among our sites. Both the Bullhead City Parks and Recreation Department, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Colorado River, offer after school activities. SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS Special Services: Dr. Steven Larson (928) 758-6871 Special Education Pre-School At Risk Pre-School Handicapped Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) ELL- English Language Learners (formerly ESL) Pathways Alternative Program: Dr. Ted Fadler (928) 758-3961 Adult/Parent Literacy Program: Mr. Larry Cox (928) 758-3961 Title I: Ms. Elizabeth Sanders (928) 758-3961 No Child Left Behind Compliance: Mr. Larry Cox (928)  758-3961