Frequently Asked Questions

We'll help you complete the paperwork in our school office. Please don't forget to bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, rental agreement, or settlement statement), and records from their previous school. For more information and to access the registration forms, please see our registration page.

You can stay updated by checking this website often. You'll find it is an easy way to stay informed and energized about Tonopah Valley High School. Here you will find our school calendar and news page, as well as have access to other information about our school. We schedule regular parent/teacher conferences, and we encourage you to contact us anytime you have a question. We're here to support you and your family.

Please see our school calendar to see scheduled days for parent/teacher conferences. Also, we are most willing to schedule a conference any time during the year. Please feel free to call and arrange a time at your convenience. Communication between school and home allows us to support each other, so please contact your child's teacher as soon as you feel a need.

Absolutely! We welcome visiting parents. You may call the office to set up a convenient time for a visit. Involved parents really make a difference, and we love to see you at Tonopah Valley High. We ask that you please report to the office when you arrive at the building. We will give you a visitor's welcome badge and help you with the layout of our school.

We cannot emphasize enough, the importance of regular school attendance. Your child should be in school every day that he or she is physically able. Your child will fall behind in class work and academic learning if he or she misses school often.

Please send a note to school with your child on the morning of the early dismissal. Include the time and reason for the appointment. Tonopah Valley parents sign out their children in the school office before leaving school early. Your child's teacher will send your child to the office when you arrive at the office; not before. Please call the school office or send a note with your child if you authorize someone else to pick your child up or if you have arranged for your child to go home with another student.

We care about what our students wear – appearance is part of inspiring our students to succeed at school. Your child should avoid wearing anything that could distract or harm others. Help your child avoid any clothing displaying objectionable or gang-related symbols. Your child's pants and shorts should fit at the waist and cover all undergarments. We ask that your child wear caps outdoors only and not backwards or sideways. Help your child avoid wearing potentially harmful accessories like spiked jewelry or oversize earrings.

Your child should not arrive earlier than 30 minutes before the first bell, when supervision begins. Please pick up your child promptly at dismissal time.

Please help your child prepare for class each day. We ask that your child have pens, pencils, paper, and other necessary tools for learning. We will provide any needed textbooks and/or workbooks.

We understand that your child may carry a cell phone. We ask that your child keep his or her cell phone off during the school day. We recommend that your child not bring music players, electronic devices, expensive jewelry, or large sums of money to school.

We may administer medication only if we have a signed parent consent allowing this. You may request this form in the school office. We ask that you provide at least two persons to contact in the event of student illness or injury.