Agua Fria High School is a Highly Performing school which serves a student population of over 1,700.  AFHS has undergone continuous expansion and modernization since it opened in the fall of 1955, though it maintains its rich heritage and tradition.

Agua Fria High School is a comprehensive high school with full academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. AFHS has Career and Technical Education programs that include Career Discovery, Allied Health Services, Computer Technology, Law and Public Safety, Construction, and an Air Force Junior ROTC program.

Important Dates for Second Semester:
February 9 - Progress report distribution, 2nd block
February 10 - No Late Start/Early Release day. Classes from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m.
February 12 - Josten's class ring presentation to Juniors
February 15 - No school; President's Day
February 18 - Josten's Family Order Night, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
February 23 - AIMS Writing testing
February 24 - AIMS Reading testing; No Late Start
March 15 through 19 - No school; Spring Break
April 7 - AIMS Math test; No Late Start/Early Release day. Classes from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m. Only students taking AIMS test on campus.
April 8 - AIMS Science test
April 16 - No school; April Break
May 17 - Graduation
May 20 - Last day of school

Progress Report and Report Card distribution dates are located at the bottom of this page.  To see more important dates for the school year, go to School Information for Parents, Calendar of Events or School Year Calendar.

AIMS TUTORING

In addition to the current after-school tutoring program, AIMS tutoring is being offered.  Students can receive assistance in Reading, Writing, and/or Math. 

Please see the attached letter for more information. 

After-School Tutoring

Tutoring will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 
A late bus will be available for students staying after school for academic purposes.

OWL UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY 8

CONGRATULATIONS TO....

Jocelyn Baca is one of 104 seniors nationally recognized as a Horatio Alger National Scholar. She will attend the 2010 Horatio Alger National Scholars Conference in Washington, D.C. and has been awarded $20,000 to attend college.

Oneyda Valenzuela is the winner of The Art Institute of Phoenix's Passion for Fashion Competition.  She will receive $3,000 for winning the local competition, and an additional $25,000 for winning the national competition.

Agua Fria High School and the Agua Fria Union High School District are working hard to keep the students, faculty, staff, and families at AFHS informed. Please take a moment to read this letter from our district office regarding the H1N1 Flu.

See the School Information for Parents section for information, such as:
Calendar of Events 
Teaching Directory
Parent Experience 
MyLunchMoney.com

Forms and other information are also available in this section on the Forms and Documents for Parents page. 
AIMS Information
College Bound Calendars for Juniors and Seniors
Parent Newsletter The Monthly Hoot
Registration forms in English and Spanish 
Student Handbook
Tax Credit form

Please read attachment from the Agua Fria Union High School District regarding Adequate Yearly Progress.

Agua Fria High School is a Title I school that is frozen in School Improvement this year after making AYP in the 2008-2009 school year.  NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and the Arizona Department of Education require that we provide this informational letter to the parents and guardians of our students.  Please feel to call Principal Matt Smith at (623) 932-7300 if you have any questions.