Visitors & Volunteers
At Desert Heights Charter Schools, we are committed to ensuring a safe and engaging environment for our students and value the crucial role that our volunteers and visitors play in our school community. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. We appreciate your involvement and commitment to our school community!
Visitor Policy:
To maintain a secure environment, all visitors (including parents, family members, stakeholders, community members, contractors, and vendors) must undergo a screening and sign-in process at the front office. This process utilizes the Raptor Visitor Management System, which:
- Requires a government-issued ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, or Passport) for entry.
- Checks the ID against a national database of registered sex offenders.
- Issues a visitor badge with details of the visit upon approval.
This is required of all visitors on campus.
Volunteer Policy:
We are grateful for the time and effort our volunteers contribute to enrich the educational experience. To ensure safety, all volunteers must:
- Create an account and complete the application process through the Raptor Volunteer Management System.
- Undergo a screening as part of their application to ensure a safe environment for our students.
Volunteering offers a valuable way to stay connected with your child’s education, whether in the classroom or on field trips.
Families that have completed their account and are ready to look for volunteer opportunities.
Click here to access the Volunteer Portal!
Volunteer Process FAQ's
- Volunteer Application is completed through Raptor.
- Acknowledgement of the Volunteer Handbook and training materials. All available through Raptor.
- Complete FirstAid & CPR Training through National CPR Foundation.
- Backgound Check completed through Raptor.
This is done out of the safety of our students, faculty and community, which is the upmost importance.
The application results should be available within 10 business days. This timeline could be affected by holidays and school breaks. We ask that families please plan accordingly when wanting to sign up for a volunteer opportunities!
Applications through Raptor are valid for two years.
