EDHS Bulletin 9-12-17

Tue Sep 12 09:22:07 PDT 2017

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El Diamante High School
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners!
Daily Bulletin

Tuesday - September 12, 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, the Navy will be on campus on Wednesdays in front of the Career Center, and the National Guard will 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

*         Academy Night: Are you interested in pursuing a college education at a US Service Academy (Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy-West Point, Naval Academy, and ROTC)?  If yes, Congressman Devin Nunes will be hosting an Academy Night on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 6:30-7:30pm, at the Clovis Unified School District Professional Development Building in Clovis, CA.   This is an opportunity for you and your parents to learn more about the nomination and appointment process. Students and Parents must RSVP before October 13th.  Please see Mrs. Rodarte in Student Services for an RSVP form.

*         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.

*         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.

*          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

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

Friday-September 15

Homeroom

Azusa Pacific University

Wednesday-September 20

9:20am

Colorado Christian University

Wednesday-September 20

Homeroom

Westmont College

Wednesday-September 27

9:00am

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

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

*         Sports Medicine Club:  There will be a meeting today at lunch in room 502.  We are choosing club officers.  Grab your lunch and a friend and come join us.

*         Boys/Girls Wrestling:  Will be having a meeting in Coach Moore's classroom #622 at lunch on Thursday Sept. 14th.

*         Class of 2021:  Attention all Freshman, we will have our first Class of 2021 meeting on Wednesday, September 13th at lunch in Room 501 (Mr. Sheaff).  Come and see what we have planned for this year.  See you there!

*         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

Week of September 12th-16th

Sport

Levels

Day

Date

Opponent/Destination

Out of Class

Bus Leaves

Game Time

Return

Boys Water Polo

All

Tues.

9/12

Dinuba @ Home

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6:30pm (JV)
7:30 (V)

---

Girls Water Polo

All

Tues.

9/12

Dinuba @ Home

---

---

4:30pm (JV)
5:30 (V)

---

Volleyball

All

Tues.

9/12

Independence @ Home

3:00 (Freshman)

---

4:30pm

---

Tennis

All

Wed.

9/13

Golden West @ Golden West

2:00pm

2:30pm

4:00pm

---

Boys Water Polo

All

Wed.

9/13

Mt. Whitney @ Home

---

---

6:30pm (JV)
7:30 (V)

---

Girls Water Polo

All

Wed.

9/13

Mt. Whitney @ Home

---

---

4:30pm (JV)
5:30 (V)

---

Volleyball

All

Wed.

9/13

Mt. Whitney @ Home

3:00 (Freshman)

---

4:30pm

---

Football

Frosh

Thur.

9/14

Dinuba @ Home

---

---

5:00pm

---

Football

JV

Fri

9/15

Dinuba @ Home (Gropetti)

2:30pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

10:00

Football

Varsity

Fri.

9/15

Dinuba @ Home (Gropetti)

---

4:30pm

7:30pm

10:00pm

Cross Country

All

Fri.

9/15

Sanger

12:00pm

12:30pm

2:30pm

8:00 pm

Tennis

Varsity

Fri.-Sat

9/15-9/16

Visalia Tournament

All Day

VAN

TBA

TBA

Boy's Water Polo

JV

Sat.

9/16

Dinuba Tournament

---

9:00am

10:40

TBA

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.
http://vusd.org/ElDiamante

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