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March 12, 2018

Dear Boulder Creek High School Parents & Guardians,

In the weeks since the violence at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, some
BCHS students have expressed a desire to be heard and pay tribute to the victims through
a student-led gathering on campus in alignment with the nation-wide demonstration on
Wednesday, March 14th at 10am.

Boulder Creek HS
40404 N Gavilan Peak
Pkwy
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-445-8600
623-445-8680 fax
www.dvusd.org

Administration:
PrincipalBrittany Sutton
Asst. PrincipalsDean Kirkpatrick
Jay Kopas
Brittany Behrens

At BCHS, our top priority is providing a safe and secure learning environment where all
students can grow academically and socially. We respect and support the right of our
students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity
to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do
so while at school that honors diversity in beliefs. We have worked with student leaders
to develop a plan to promote safety, security, and clear expectations. Should students
choose to partake, they are responsible for any missed work in their classes and must
return to class immediately following the 17 minutes. Students are required to remain
within the gates of BCHS in the center of campus. Support for supervision, safety, and
security will be provided through BCHS administration, security, and MCSO.
I encourage you to talk with your student about how they feel and share the importance
of expressing themselves in appropriate, safe ways at school. It’s important to know that
disorderly conduct or leaving campus is not acceptable and will be handled
compassionately but firmly in accordance with the Student Rights & Responsibility
Handbook. March 14th is a school day focused on learning and growth for all of our
students at BCHS.
We are grateful for your continued support of Boulder Creek High School. Please do not
hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at 623-445-8600. I wish you a
wonderful evening.

Sincerely,
Teacher on
Administrative
AssignmentRyan Pletnick

Brittany M. Sutton, M.Ed.
Principal