EDHS Bulletin 9-8-17
El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin
edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Fri Sep 8 09:11:51 PDT 2017
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El Diamante High School
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners!
Daily Bulletin
Friday - September 8, 2017
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CAMPUS INFORMATION
Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student released for an appointment, please call your Attendance person directly using the information below:
All 12th Grade Students
Grades 9-11
Last Names A-K
Grades 9-11
Last Names L-Z
Mrs. Gomez
735-3516
Mrs. Stack
735-3501
Mrs. Gates
735-3517
* Lunch Campus Exit: Students will have 10 minutes to exit campus for lunch. This is being done to ensure that there is adequate time for you to return and not be tardy to class. Students will not be allowed to exit through the attendance office without administrative approval or parent pick up. Should a student be tardy, they will be assigned a lunch detention.
* Cell Phones: This is a reminder regarding cell phones, students who possess cell phones on campus must abide by the rules governing their use as outlined in the Student Conduct Code. Misuse of cell phones could lead to confiscation and/or banning the use of such items. Students who possess these items at school are entirely at their own risk. The school or district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices (BP 5131 b). Cell phones are to be turned off during class time and at any other time as directed by a district employee. If student refuses to give cell phone to teacher or district employee, this will be considered defiance and will lead to disciplinary actions.
* Picture Retakes: All students are required to take their picture for ID cards. If you missed picture day, please sign-up in Student Services to have your picture taken on Tuesday, September 26th. Students, who want to retake their pictures, bring your original picture packet and return it to the photographer on retake day. Everyone must sign up for a time slot in Student Services.
* Visitor Parking: This is a reminder to not park in designated visitor parking as this is reserved for individuals visiting our campus. Thank you for your help in the matter!
* Locker Rooms: No loitering in or near the locker rooms before school, during class time and after school.
* Personal Items: As a reminder students are responsible for any personal items that are brought to school and assume all liability for any of those items if they become damaged, lost or stolen.
* Attention Skateboard Riders: Please lock your skateboards inside of the skateboard racks that are located in the front of the school. You will need to bring your own lock. Skateboards are NOT allowed on campus. Reminder: Please remove your bike and skateboard locks off the racks when you leave. There is no saving lockers or racks for the next day.
* Miner Emporium: Come by the Miner Emporium (student store) and check out the new gear. We have beanies, bucket hats, hoodies and t-shirt with our new logo. Get them while supplies last.
* Beanies: Beanies are not to be worn on campus with the exception of the colder months; beanies are allowed from November 1st to March 1st only.
* The Marines will be on campus on Mondays in the quad area, the Army will be on campus on Tuesdays in front of the Career Center and the Navy will be on campus on Wednesdays in front of the Career Center to answer any questions you may have.
* Loitering Policy
Specific areas where student loitering is prohibited:
1. Parking lots, Restrooms (Students are not allowed to go to their vehicle and retrieve items during class time)
2. Playing fields outside the gated area (unless under adult supervision)
3. Bicycle/skateboard racks
4. Front of the school on Whitendale Avenue
5. Bus drop off lane on Crenshaw Street
6. On school grounds after school hours unless in a supervised activity or classroom
STUDENT NOTES
* Step Up Youth Challenge: The return of the successful Step Up Youth Challenge is back. For more information on the Youth Challenge please go to http://stepupyouthchallenge.org/challenge/. The Youth challenge is designed to engage a diverse group of students in a project-based learning experience over the course of the 2017-2018 school year. To get started, you must indicate your "intent to participate" as space is limited to 15 high school teams. Reservations will be given on a first come first serve basis, so visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/17-18Challenge<http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/17-18Challenge> to register your team today. The deadline to register is Friday, September 8th.
* Jostens Class Rings: Jostens will be here on Wednesday, September 13 during homeroom to present to all the juniors about class ring orders. Jostens will return on Thursday evening, 9/21 to take orders during the Junior/Senior Parent Night in the Theatre. Please make sure to share this information with your parents. See your Learning Director if you have any questions.
* ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Period for adding or dropping classes is over.
* Visalia Teen Idol: We have a special event coming up in Visalia! Brought to you by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department is the 14th annual Visalia Teen Idol competition being held at the Redwood High School LJ Williams Theater. This event will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 6pm! Come out and support the Visalia youth, you do not want to miss this event! Pre-Sale tickets can now be purchased at the Anthony Community Center for only $7!! For more information call 713-4069.
* ProYouth XL/SEED: Students Empowered by Exposure to Diversity - would like to extend an invitation to all our students interested in "Film Critique". Join us on September 26th, "Dolores" - fieldtrip to Maya Cinemas at Fresno, CA, first-come, first-served, reserve your spot! Pick up a participating permit after school at the XL office.
* The PSAT* will be on October 11, 2017
*PSAT Registration Information: Beginning Monday, August 28th purchase test from Mrs. Pena in the Finance Office or online through the EDHS Web store no later than 10/4/17.
Tests are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out. The cost is $16.
* College Night: The annual College Night will be at the Visalia Convention Center on Tuesday, September 12, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. This event is for any student and their parents, who will be, or currently are, working towards attending a college or university. Information pertaining to entrance requirements and financial aid will be presented. Representatives from local universities, colleges, and other schools will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. We hope to see you there.
* Tulare County Youth Council: TCYC is actively recruiting for the 2017-2018 Tulare County Office of Educations-Tulare County Youth Council. If you are a 9,10,11,12 grade student interested in being a part of the youth council please complete attached application and return by September 8, 2017. We are looking to recruit new students to represent your school this upcoming school year. We meet twice a month and we do some great things in the community. The Youth Council will provide an opportunity for young people in our community to have a voice in the services that the Tulare County Office of Education provides, as well as contribute to local policy issues in areas of concern for the youth of our county. Participants will have opportunities to develop relationships and skills that will help build their competencies and better prepare them for their future endeavors.
* XL Program: Is a great resource for students and parents. We offer Free Tutoring, Enrichment courses, Credit Recovery classes, SAT Prep, and Intervention (re-teaching of class lessons, class work and Benchmark). This Semester we are offering: -A.M. Tutorials -P.M. Tutorials ( Student Tutors are available for private tutoring upon request) -Ag-Science -Pre-Season Athletics -Animation and Storyboarding -Special Effects -Urban Arts (Hip-Hop) -XL Resource Center. FREE SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IN CAFETERIA. SERVING TIMES ARE FROM 3:16-3:45pm & 5:00-6:00pm.
* ASVAB Prep Workshop: All Juniors and Seniors - Jasmine Reed, our XL College and Career Ambassador, will be having an ASVAB Prep Workshop in the Career Center September 19th from 3:30-5:30. For more information please go to Lab 62 (XL Office) and ask for Jasmine Reed for more information and to sign up.
* ASVAB Test: Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB Test will be given here on campus Wednesday, October 25th in the library at 8:30am. If you would like to participate please sign-up in the Student Services office.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITS
Sign-ups are available in the Student Services Office
Date
Time
College/University
Monday, September 11
12:00
Marist College
Tuesday-September 12
9:20am
Vanguard University
Tuesday-September 12
Homeroom
Carroll College
Tuesday-September 12
11:00am
Point Loma Nazarene
Tuesday-September 12
1:30pm
University of La Verne
Tuesday-September 12
2:40pm
University of Redlands
Wednesday-September 13
8:30am
Biola University
Thursday-September 14
9:00am
UCLA
Friday-September 15
8:30am
New Mexico Highlands University
Wednesday-September 20
9:20am
Colorado Christian University
Wednesday-September 20
Homeroom
Westmont College
Wednesday-September 27
9:00am
Fresno Pacific University
Tuesday-October 17
1:30pm
Fresno Pacific University
Thursday-October 19
8:30am
UC Santa Barbara
Wednesday-November 8
9:00am
Fresno Pacific University
Wednesday-November 29
Homeroom
Fresno Pacific University
SAT Date
SAT Subject Tests Available
(Find Dates)<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
Registration
Deadline
October 7, 2017
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
September 8, 2017
November 4, 2017
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
October 5, 2017
December 2, 2017
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
November 2, 2017
March 10, 2018
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date
February 9, 2018
May 5, 2018
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
April 6, 2018
June 2, 2018
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>
May 3, 2018
ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
October 28, 2017
September 22, 2017
September 23-October 6, 2017
December 9, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 4-17, 2017
February 10, 2018
January 12, 2018
January 13-19, 2018
April 14, 2018
March 9, 2018
March 10-23, 2018
June 9, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 5-18, 2018
July 14, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 16-22, 2018
SENIOR NOTES
* Attention Seniors: El Diamante automatically uploads your GPA to the Cal Grant system electronically. This informs your colleges of your eligibility and qualification for certain grants and monies without you having to complete further forms for the Cal Grant. You do have the option to opt out of sending your GPA to colleges by coming into the student services office by September 28, fill out the OPT OUT form and have parents sign for approval. See your Learning Director if you have any questions.
* COS Senior Informational Meeting: ATTENTION ALL SENIORS who are planning on attending the College of the Sequoias in the fall. There is a COS Senior Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 28 during homeroom in the Gym. If interested in attending this informational session, please sign-up in the Student Services Office with Mrs. Rodarte.
* AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching: The deadline for the 12th annual AES Scholarship is October 6, 2017. Visit our website at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
* COS Informational Meeting: ATTENTION ALL SENIORS who are planning on attending the College of the Sequoias in the fall. There is a COS Senior Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 28 during homeroom in the Gym. If interested in attending this informational session, please sign-up in the Student Services Office with Mrs. Rodarte.
* Senior Panoramic Picture: Attention all Seniors; It's almost time for the senior panoramic picture. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Seniors should report to your homeroom class, and then go to the gym for the picture. No props, sign hand gestures, etc. Please be careful not to block anyone's face from the pictures. You are expected to dress appropriately (in dress code). Anyone who is inappropriately dressed will not be allowed in the picture
* Attention Seniors: There will be a UC Application Workshop with UC Merced on Monday, September 25th in the Library. Please sign up in the Student Services office. Space is limited.
* College Application Workshops: Seniors and parents! See the attached list of College Application Workshops as well as other helpful workshops and informational meetings that will be held at El Diamante and the District Office throughout the year. We will advertise events at El Diamante individually as they come up.
* Senior ASB ID Cards: Are available to pick up in Student Services Office before school, at lunch or after school. You must bring your ID card to switch for ASB card.
* Attention Class of 2018: While working on college applications this year, we recommend looking into the Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship. They give out 100 scholarships to students ranging from $1,000 - $10,000. Application deadline is October 2. Visit WendysHeisman.com to learn more.
SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
CLUB NOTES
* Animal Charity: Will have its first club meeting on Tuesday, September 12th during lunch in the gym.
* G.S.A. Club: First GSA meeting will be on Tuesday, September 12th @ lunch in room 302. Lunch will be provided.
* Future Teacher Club: Club meeting will be on Wednesday 9/20 @ lunch in room 507 for the Future Teacher Club.
SPORTS
Sport
Levels
Day
Date
Opponent/Destination
Out of Class
Bus Leaves
Game Time
Return
Football
JV
Fri
9/8
Monache @ Granite Hills
2:00pm
2:30
5:00pm
8:00pm
Cheer
All
Fri
9/8
Monache @ Granite Hills
---
3:30pm
5:00pm
10:00pm
Football
Varsity
Fri
9/8
Monache @ Granite Hills
---
4:00pm
7:30pm
10:00pm
Volleyball
Varsity
Fri-Sat
9/8-9/9
Golden Valley Tournament (Merced)
11:30
12:00
TBA
TBA
Tennis
Varsity
Fri.-Sat
9/8-9/9
Clovis Tourney
All Day
6:00
8:00
TBA
Volleyball
JV
Sat.
9/9
Hoover Tourney (Fresno)
---
6:30
TBA
TBA
Cross Country
All
Sat.
9/9
Kingsburg
---
6:00am
8:00am
6:00 pm
PARENT NOTES
* Freshman/Sophomore Parent night: Will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. In the Library - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
* Junior/Senior Parent Meeting: A Junior/Senior Parent meeting will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 6:00pm in the EDHS Theatre. Information on A-G requirements, CA College systems, understanding transcripts, the FASFA process and other topics will be discussed.
* Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan store on the EDHS Website.
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