Dobson High School

“An Excelling School”

2006~2007~2008~2009~2010

www.mpsaz.org/dobson

Our School

Dobson High School is a richly diverse and talented student body.  Our current student body of 3,000 students is one of the most representative campuses in the state, with a racial and economic presence that matches the state’s average.  We are 51% white, 34% Hispanic, 7 % African American, 4% Asian, and 3% Native American.  We also have 60% of our students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch.  It is a vibrant, energetic, inclusive student body that is a picture of the world our students will enter upon graduation.

Dobson High School Recent Highlights

·     2011 state and national champions in speech, theater and debate

·      2011 first-chair musicians at Arizona's all-state music festivals 

·      2011 -  Three National Merit Scholars and one Flinn Scholar

·       President Obama visits Dobson on February 18, 2009 – his first domestic trip in office.

·     5A-I State Champions, 2010 – Girls Basketball

·     U.S. News & World Report – Bronze Medal School

·     MTV’s “MADE” filmed two episodes on our campus, highlighting the transformation of our students.

·     Senator John McCain and Sarah Palin – March, 2010, visit Dobson for a rally

·     Symphonic and Jazz Band plays at World Expo in Shanghai, China

·     Orchestra and Choir invited to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City

·     Spirit of Service Scholars – in cooperation with ASU, 6 of Dobson’s service minded students are working with community agencies to develop and implement a plan to meet the social services needs of the Dobson Ranch Community.  Dobson is the only East Valley high school to have been selected by ASU to participate.

Mission Statement

The mission of Dobson High School community is to offer comprehensive educational opportunities, to provide quality instruction, and to set high standards that enable graduates to be successful members of society.

Advanced/Accelerated Program

At Dobson we offer students the opportunity to take advantage of either some or all of our advanced/accelerated courses through our Advanced/Accelerated Program.

AP courses prepare students to take the National Advanced Placement Examination given in late spring of each school year. Students may be granted advanced placement status and/or college credit based on their performance upon these tests. Students enrolled in AP courses will be required to take the appropriate AP examination at the end of the course. However, students are not required to take an AP course to be eligible to take an AP examination

Dual enrollment courses are college courses that are taught at Dobson through a Dual Enrollment Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with a community college. Dual credit courses require payment of college tuition and successful completion of a college test. Successful completion of a three (3) hour dual credit course is equal to one-half (1⁄2) high school credit.

Grade Point Average

Advanced/accelerated high school courses taken at Dobson receive weighted grade point values. Weighted grade point values are possible because of higher expectations and greater rigor required in the work. The grade point values for these courses are: A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0, D = 2.0, D- = 1.0 and F = 0. Weighted grades are only granted when the student completes the entire course. Otherwise, no weighted grade point value is applied.

National Recognition

Several of Dobson’s programs garner national attention for their success.  Some of these programs are:

Yearbook

Speech and Debate

Choir, Band, Orchestra

We The People

Elective Courses

Dobson is a comprehensive high school, offering classes in World Languages, Career and Technical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education, ROTC.  For more information, visit Dobson’s website at www.mpsaz.org/dobson.

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