Tanque Verde Unified School District #13 2300N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd., Bldg. 1
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Phone: 520-749-5751 ▪ Fax: 520-749-5400 ▪ www.tanqueverdeschools.org

April 17, 2017 Dear Tanque Verde Unified School District Parents,

As you may be aware, the Tanque Verde High School (TVHS) graduation requirements and school schedule will be changing beginning school year 2017-18, as approved by the Governing Board on March 30, 2017. In addition, there have been several existing issues with scheduling in the Transportation Department which have needed attention.

With consideration of both of these factors, and in consultation with the Administrative Leadership Team and the Transportation Department, it has been determined that a change to school bell schedules district-wide will be necessary beginning August 3, 2017. This change affords the opportunity to make improvements in several areas.

Every effort has been made to ensure the smallest, most feasible adjustment possible at each school site. We understand this is a change; therefore, this information is being communicated at the earliest possible opportunity to allow you to make any necessary adjustments in your planning for next school year. The TVUSD 2017-18 School Calendar has NOT been changed!

The school Start and End times for the 2017-18 School Year will be the following:

Elementary School (ACES/TVES) -

Junior High School (EGJH) -

High School (TVHS) -
High School (Optional ‘Zero’ Hour)

Start: 8:10 a.m.

Start: 8:15 a.m.

Start: 9:00 a.m. Start: 8:00 a.m.

End: 2:35 p.m. (Wed. 1:15 p.m.)

End: 3:15 p.m. (Wed. 1:54 p.m.)

End: 3:18 p.m. (Wed. 2:30 p.m.)

More detailed bell schedules will be posted on the district website as they are finalized. Transportation routes will be adjusted to accommodate the new bell schedules in coordination with regular annual route updates which occur over the summer. Parents, please check for final changes prior to the start of the new school year. Information regarding TVHS is posted on the high school website at: TVHS Schedule Change Q&A.

We believe these improvements will support our continuing efforts to maintain excellence as a school district. These efforts include increasing opportunities for student learning and achievement, supporting staff morale and development, enhancing school and departmental effectiveness, and improving operational efficiency district-wide.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Claire Place, TVUSD Community Liaison at cplace@tanq.org or 520-749-5751 for assistance.

Thank you,

Kimberly Sharp, M.Ed., Superintendent

District Administration: Kimberly C. Sharp, Superintendent; Adam Hamm, Business Manager Governing Board: Carlos Ruiz, President; Members: Steven Auslander, Susan Fry, Jeffrey Neff, Jeremy Schalk