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TITAN WEEKLY February 1 , 2015
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Creativity is intelligence having fun. ~ Albert Einstein
Student Spotlight
CONGRATULATIONS to GREG GUTIERREZ for receiving a
Silver Medal at the Region 6 SkillsUSA Leadership
Competition in Extemporaneous Speaking!!
What’s New
PRINCIPAL’S FORUM
COMMUNICATION TIPS
SENIORS NEEDING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
ATHLETES-TICKET TO PLAY
FRESH FLOWER LEIS FOR
GRADUATION
WINGS ‘N’ THINGS DANCE
FUNDRAISER
The Next Principal’s Forum, formerly known as Principal’s Coffee will be on Wednesday
February 4th @ 8:30 am in K-1. The Principal’s Forum is more than just coffee! All are invited
to attend and this week we will be discussing how to support your student. It is a chance for
parents to engage in workshops, discussions and other learning opportunities!
Navigating the teen years is very scary for both parents and teens. Experts in communication
offer these tips: use open-ended sentences (but remember that teens may only give you
partial truths); asking their opinions on issues that come up in the news will allow you to see
their perspectives and can give you “red flags” for situations that come up in their own lives;
when talking to them about values, make sure to tell them WHY not just “DON’T” (for
example: “the reason I don’t want you to drink is because it is dangerous and things
happen…” instead of “it’s against the law.”). For more tips, go to “What I Wish My Parents
Knew” March 31st at RBHS or contact the Student Services Office.
For seniors who might need financial assistance, the guidelines are that students must have at
least a 2.0 GPA and no U’s on their report cards. For every $10 of assistance being requested,
we ask that students do one hour of community service. For example, if prom is $60 then a
student would need to do six hours of community service for a free ticket. We can help with
prom, yearbooks, Grad Night, and caps and gowns. For more information, contact Traci
Barker-Ball in Student Services at [email protected] 858 748-0245 ext. 5393.
The deadline for ticket to play paperwork for Spring Sport Athletes Deadline is Feb 10, 2015.
Returning Athletes-pick up your ticket if on file.
Fresh Flower Lei From Hawaii for your Senior. These beautiful Leis are made of purple and
white Dendrobium Orchids shipped fresh from Hawaii! In Hawaii its a traditional to adorn
graduates in leis to show love and pride for them and their accomplishment. The tradition has
spread across the USA with parents adorning their children, friends adorning their classmates
and students presenting leis to special teachers. Attached is an order form. The cost is $25.00
each. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Rene' Hagan 858-354-5022 or
email: [email protected].
Join us in supporting Poway High School Dance Team at Wings N Things! Carmel Mountain
Ranch 12075 Carmel Mountain Rd; San Diego, CA 92128 Thursday, February 5th Present the
attached flyer at the time of purchase and Wings N Things will donate 20% of your transaction
to the Poway High School Dance Team. For all dine-in or take-out orders with this flyer. Other
discounts or promotions do not apply. Flyer Attached. Thank for supporting Poway High School
Dance Team!
PHS MUSICAL ALL SHOOK UP
You are invited to our 2015 Musical, ALL SHOOK UP, featuring the music of Elvis
Presley. Performance dates are Feb. 6, 7, 12, 13, 14. Tickets are offered this year through the PCPA
box office. You can order tickets by phone and charge to your credit card. It’s a fun musical with
lots of dancing and our very own PHS Rock Band in the pit. Thank you for your continued support.
Visit www.powaycenter.com for ticket info.
FARMER’S OPEN GOLF TICKET
FUNDRAISER
The Boys Volleyball Program will receive $20 for every $30 ticket sold to the Farmer’s Open Golf
Tournament held Feb 4-8, 2015 at Torrey Pines. The $30 ticket is a $20 savings from buying a ticket
at the event and the ticket can be used any day. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Please
contact Pam Myers, Varsity Team Manager, at [email protected] to acquire your tickets.
Checks should be made payable to Titans Volleyball Boosters, Inc.
Student Services
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/CRISIS
NEEDS
The Student Services Office serves all students for social/emotional/crisis needs. Funded
through generous donations (if you’d like to contribute something, contact Ron Garrett at
[email protected] ), the office is open during school hours for students who need
someone to talk to. Traci Barker-Ball, counselor, is available Monday-Friday and can be
contacted at ext. 5393 or [email protected]. Sharon Struck, Student Services
Specialist, is available every day except Wednesday and can be contacted at ext. 5394 or
[email protected].
PARENT EDUCATION
CLASSES
The Caring Connections Center (CCC) is a “family resource center” and part of the PUSD Student
Support Services Department. The goal of the family conference is to build on family strengths
while encouraging self-advocacy and awareness of community services that support student
well-being. For more information visit:
http://www.powayusd.com/depts/student_support/caringconnection.shtml
COMMUNITY SERVICE
As opportunities arise for students to do community service, announcements are updated
@: http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdphs/Studentservices/communityservice.shtml.
While PHS does NOT have a community service requirement to graduate, some programs
require community service and colleges LOVE to see many hours accumulated. Students should
STUDENT SERVICES
keep track of their own hours throughout their high school career.
TUTORING AFTER-SCHOOL
In need of a peer tutor? National Honor Society and Peer Counseling tutors are ready to help.
Stop by the library after school Mon.- Thu. for free tutoring.
PROM DRESSES
If you have prom dresses and accessories (purses, jewelry, gloves, shoes, shawls, etc.) that are
no longer being used, please consider donating them. Donations can be dropped off at the
main office or Student Services.
FOOD DONATIONS
SOUGHT
The Student Service Office feeds about 30 students every day from food donations from
parents. Nonperishable items such as Cup-O-Noodles, microwaveable mac and cheese
(individual sizes), granola bars, fruit snacks, popcorn, etc. are always appreciated. The students
who benefit from these donations are students who forgot their lunch, didn’t have any money
for lunch, and/or don’t qualify for free/reduced lunches. Hungry students don’t do well in
school! Donations can be dropped off in the front office.
Counseling
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COLLEGE PLANNING PRESENTATIONS FOR JUNIORS ONLY:
Juniors, you are invited (and highly encouraged to attend!) a presentation hosted by the PHS Counseling Office on the
community and four year college process. Come get information on what you should be doing to prepare for the transition to
senior year in regards to the college process.
Please select ONE of the following presentations to attend:
Monday, February 2nd - 1:45pm-2:45pm
Wednesday, February 4th - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Room K-1
Incomplete Grades: Students who received incomplete grades for the first semester, the deadline to turn in all work to that
teacher is March 2, 2015. If work is not completed by then you will be given zeros for the missing assignments and a final grade
will be calculated.
Seniors – Cal Grant Awards:
Seniors, your social security number needs to be on file with Ms. Rowe, PHS Registrar, no later than February 6, 2015. She will
be doing an electronic submission to the California Student Aid Commission in late February with your GPA linked to your social
security number for Cal Grant Awards. Please see Ms. Rowe in the Counseling Office to confirm that your social security number
is on file and is correct.
Taking a course outside PUSD? Please note the Course Pre-Approval Process: Students must speak to the PHS Registrar or their
Counselor prior to signing up for a course outside PUSD. The Registrar/Counselor will share the approved outside
program/course options. It is mandatory for all students to have a Pre-Approval for Courses Outside of PUSD form on file in the
PHS Registrar’s Office to receive credit at PHS for the outside course. We are unable to issue credit without this form. Also, the
Pre-Approval form is valid for the current school year only. Please let the Counseling Office know if you have any questions
about this process.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
SAT vs. ACT Session:
Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to attend the Princeton Review SAT vs. ACT Session. The event will help students learn
the differences between the exams as well as help them select the exam that is most appropriate for them. Come join us!
Monday, February 9, 2015, 1:40pm, Titan Center (K-16).
CSU E-learning Course for “Conditionally Ready” High School Seniors:
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Allows “Conditionally Ready” seniors to satisfy the CSU Entry Level Math requirement using an online math tutorial.
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Requires 15-20 hours of self-paced instruction culminating in a proctored final assessment.
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Costs $45
Eligible if:
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Scored Conditionally Ready on the CSU Early Assessment Program math test
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Not enrolled in an Algebra 3-4 or higher math course this year.
*The EAP senior year math experience course is now open for student registration at
http://www.csumathsuccess.org/elearning/. Rolling course enrollment will be available through January 31, 2015.
Summer Cancer Academy at UC San Diego School of Medicine: For the 8th year the Oncofertility Science Academy at UC San
Diego School of Medicine will host a 6 week intensive summer academy, primarily taught by doctors in the Medical School.
Academy dates are May 16 and July 9-August 15, 2015. Girls who have completed at least a year of Biology or Chemistry and
will enter 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2015 are eligible to apply. Completed applications must be submitted electronically
by February 13, 2015. All applicants MUST attend a meeting on February 18 with a parent. The meeting will be at the SD County
Office of Education in order for their application to be considered. A complete application includes the application form and
essay as well as two teacher recommendations. All program information and application forms are available at:
http://repromed.ucsd.edu/oncofertility/
Counseling
OTHER INFO:
Seniors who Applied to Common Application Colleges: Please notify your PHS Counselor of your request for a Mid-Year
Report. The MYR includes a copy of your transcript reflecting first semester grades. Typically these reports are sent early
February after first semester grades are posted to the transcript.
Transcript Requests:
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For Common Application/SendEdu colleges – pay $5 per transcript at the PHS Finance Office and provide your
Counselor with the receipt.
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For all other colleges, use www.parchment.com. Please allow up to 2 working weeks for processing.
SAT/ACT Testing:
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Most 4 year colleges will accept SAT/ACT test scores through the December testing date in the senior year. Some
colleges have earlier deadlines so be aware of your college deadlines.
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All colleges will utilize your highest score, whether that is from the SAT or the ACT.
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The UC system will utilize your highest test score from a single test date, while the CSU system will “super score,”
taking your highest sections scores even if they come from multiple testing dates to create an overall highest score.
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It is recommended to try BOTH the SAT and the ACT as the tests vary.
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Most juniors consider taking the SAT and/or ACT for the first time during the spring of junior year.
Poway Adult School SAT Test Prep program: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdctae/
(Information listed under Courses – SAT Test Preparation)
SAT Test Dates
March 14, register by February 13
May 2, register by April 6
June 6, register by May 8
Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information and to register for the test.
ACT Test Dates
February 7, register by January 9
April 18, register by March 13
June 13, register by May 8
Visit www.actudent.org/start for more information and to register for the test.
Please note: Most colleges require the writing score so it is advised to take the ACT Plus Writing.
For more PHS Counseling information, please visit http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdphs/Counseling/
PTSA
PTSA NEEDS YOU! Please join the PTSA and support our students at Poway High!
Anyone can join – parents,
neighbors, grandparents, aunts, uncles, community members, etc! Support the needs of our students and staff. Membership
is $10.50 per adult and $7 per student. Visit http://powayptsa.org/ and click the “join” tab at the top. It’s quick and easy
and will help PHS tremendously!
GRAD NITE 2015
Around the World in 80 Days
VOLUNTEER!
Grad Nite is NOT just for senior parents—we need help from parents of all students, especially those of underclassmen who can
carry on the Grad Nite tradition in future years. It is an amazing night- come share in the fun of putting on an event where the
students clearly have a safe, great time!
SIGN-UP TODAY AT: http://slyreply.com/app/sheets/r967zw2dt7c8/
Contact Lori Haase with any questions: [email protected]
JOIN THE COMMITTEE
We currently need Chair’s for the following areas: Casino, Design, Publicity and Breakdown. Job descriptions can be found
at: http://powayptsa.org/Grad%20Nite/committeedescrip.html
Please contact Pilar Gross at [email protected] or Gale Spitzley at [email protected] if you would like to help! ALL Grad
Nite Information can be found on our website at: www.powayptsa.org.
GRAD NITE RAFFLE TICKETS
Now being sold for $5 each or 5 for $20. You have a chance to win from one of the following two exciting raffle options:
DRAWING #1
• 1st Place: Two night stay at the Grand Del Mar Resort
• 2nd Place: $250 Costco Gift Card
• 3rd Place: $100 Carver's Restaurant Gift Card
OR
DRAWING #2
• Golf Package includes round of golf for four at the Grand Del Mar, Calloway driver and golf balls
All proceeds benefit our graduating seniors.
Tickets can be purchased with Mrs. Rezai in the PHS front office or online here.
Ticket stubs will be mailed to address provided. Any questions please contact Pilar Gross
at [email protected] or 858-776-9388.
Attendance
An exemplary attendance record is extremely important at Poway High. **All absences must be cleared within 24 hours** Please call the
absence hotline: 748-7016 and follow the instructions. For an “Off Campus Pass” call 748-0245 X5113, 24 hours in advance. If requesting
an off-campus pass for your student to leave campus the same day, you must come to the Attendance window with your ID to check your
student out. Please allow ample time for the pass to be delivered to the class. Any absence which occurs as a result of leaving campus
without a pass cannot be excused by a parent. Students must check back in with the attendance office when they return to Poway
High. Once your child has received a detention for an unexcused absence, it will not be rescinded.*If your child is absent due to medical
reasons or appointment, please provide a medical note.
Catch the Tide, Titan Pride!
POWAY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE:
http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdphs/index.asp
Know of a student who deserves recognition? Let me know at [email protected]
This e-Update is informational only. If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate
to contact me. Submissions may be provided to [email protected] and are subject to
approval by school administration.
Shelley Rezai
Receptionist
Poway High School
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