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Prospect High School – A California Distinguished School 18900 Prospect Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070 PHONE: April 2013 Volume 6, Issue 7 LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL JOELL HANSON 408.626.3408 ATTENDANCE: 408.558.3068 INFO LINE: 408.558.3058 FAX: 408.973.1759 Dear Parents Happy Spring Prospect Panther Parents! April marks the start of International Week from April 1 – April 5. Students and faculty will celebrate our diverse school and world by dressing in costumes from around the world, participating in culturally diverse dances, music, and activities, and feasting at our International Food Faire sponsored by our clubs on Friday. WEB: http://prospect.cuhsd.org Table of Contents Page 2 ­ Prom Night Fundraiser ­ Flea Market ­ Caught in the Act ­ Guidance News Page 3 ­ Guidance News (cont.) Page 4 ­ Guidance News (cont.) ­ Testing Schedule Page 5 ­ College & Career Center News Page 6 ­ Testing Calendar
Upon return from Spring Break, freshmen, sophomore, and juniors will be taking the CST’s (California Standards Tests) in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies courses. Testing will be completed within the regular school day with their regular teachers in familiar classrooms so that students can MAKE IT COUNT! Classes will start at the usual 8:00 am and end at the usual 2:25 pm. The only change is that some days the study hall minutes will be added to existing periods to accommodate the longer tests. Additionally, there will be a student run production of the popular children’s book, Phantom Toll Booth starting April 20. Be sure to bring the family to this entertaining play. I hope to see you at the many Prospect events this month. Sincerely, Joell Hanson Principal, Prospect High School Go Panthers!!! PHS PARENT PAGE Prom Night Fundraiser for Grad Night 2013! 2 GUIDANCE NEWS Class of 2013 ­ Seniors Selix Formal Wear will donate $10 for every tuxedo rental for our Junior and Senior Proms. Wow! Think how quickly this can add up and how much money we can raise for Grad Night! Why rent from Selix? They offer the best prices, the largest selection in the Bay Area, and customer service you can’t beat! Your student will look their absolute best and at the same time be supporting Grad Night 2013. This fun­filled memorable evening for our seniors couldn’t happen without your help! Please visit Selix Formal Wear at 824 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, 95008 (408­559­4114). See the $40 tuxedo savings coupon attached to all prom tickets! West Valley College and De Anza College will offer Seniors the opportunity to register for the Early Admissions Program during Spring semester 2013. This program offers Seniors the opportunity to take the placement tests and register for classes prior to graduating in June 2013. Dates and times to be announced. HOP to it! April Flea Market@ Prospect High School Saturday, May 11th at 9am to 1pm, De Anza College Sunken Garden (across from the Flint Center). Parking in Flint Garage. See www.deanza.edu/outreach for more details. Get HIP, HOP over to HUNT for goodies @ the April Flea Market @ Prospect. Do that Spring Cleaning now & sell those extras. Fourth Sat. April 28, 6:00am ­ 2:00pm, 18900 Prospect Rd. @ Lawrence Expwy, Saratoga. FREE parking & admission. To reserve a space, call (408) 554­2999. Proceeds benefit PHS athletic programs. To Participate Fully – Complete the online Summer 2013 at www.deanza.edu/registration and bring your student ID number with you to take advantage of early registration. Sign up for a Getting Started Workshop offered that day. By attending, students will learn about the registration process and get early registration. Check back in April to sign up online. . West Valley College & DeAnza Early Admissions Program New Student and Parent Open House­De Anza College: Upon Arrival on May 11 – Pick up your info packet and program at the sign­in table. Here's what you'll find at the event!
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT Here at Prospect we are so lucky to have such wonderful students. Caught in the Act this month are Alexis Martinez, Alex Millan, Jennah Perez, Melron Karimi, Brayan Perez & Latoya Henderson. These wonderful young people are a credit to Prospect and we thank them for all of their great help! Keep up the good work Prospect!
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Placement testing (Limited availability. You must check­in by 9 a.m. to take the test on this day.)
Getting Started workshops for early fall registration (offered at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. only)
Early registration for COUN 200 summer orientation sessions
Campus and program area tours & presentations
30+ programs and departments represented
Free T­shirt and packet of information for students PHS PARENT PAGE 3 GUIDANCE (cont.) Foothill Community College's “Day on the Hill” on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Students and parents from high school, home schools, adult education centers as well as community members are invited to attend. The event will feature:
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On­site application and placement testing
University­transfer and Career Programs information
Registration for orientation class to qualify for early fall enrollment
Guided campus tours
Information and resources fair
Presentations about the many on­campus programs and services available to Foothill students, including: o Career Exploration o Disability Resource Center o Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) o Financial Aid & Scholarships and many more.
Live entertainment
Complimentary lunch
Cool prizes
Free parking For more information about Foothill's Day on the Hill, call (650) 949­6973, or e­mail outreachprogram@foothill.edu California State University Math and English Placement Tests (ELM/EPT) If you are planning on attending a college in the California State University system, it is important to check your portal and make sure you complete all required testing in order to register for fall classes. Please check for specific deadlines! For example, San Jose State University requires placement The California State University system­ wide placement testing program in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills consist of the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) examination. You may be required to take one or both of these tests. To attain the best possible schedule for the semester, take the placement test as soon as possible. Enrollment during orientation is dependent on the timely receipt of scores by the campus. San Jose State University Testing Office One Washington Square Industrial Studies Building 228 San José, CA 95192­0039 408.924.5980 testing­office@sjsu.edu Fax: 408.924.5909 Office Hours: M­F 9AM­4PM Test Date April 27, 2013 May 4, 2013 Registration Deadline April 12, 2013 April 26, 2013 Score Reports Mailed Late in the Week Of: May 27, 2013 May 27, 2013 Class of 2014 ­ Juniors
Junior Class Visits: Guidance advisors will visit with Juniors on Monday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 2nd to present and review important information about post­ high school planning. WACAC COLLEGE FAIR being held at Mission College is Thursday, April 18 th from 6:00pm­8:00pm. Over 150 college representatives will be available to answer questions and pass out college literature. Parents and students are encouraged to attend the evening session! Encourage your 11 th grader to continue his/her college search by attending this informative college fair at Mission College. Students, get your barcode today to request information from Colleges the easy way! Pre­register you mailing address at www.wacaccollegefair.com . Bring your custom barcode printout to the fair so colleges you like can scan it and send you more information. PHS PARENT PAGE GUIDANCE NEWS (cont.) SAT & ACT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS – California State University (CSU) & University of California (UC) Any students planning to take the SAT or ACT in April, May or in June should register immediately (www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org). Please register online. Prospect High School Code is 053344. Prospect High School Test Center code is 05­710. Prospect is a test site for the SAT only. • SAT Test Dates: Register at www.collegeboard.com May 4, 2013 – Registration Deadline: April 5, 2013 June 1, 2013 – Registration Deadline: May 2, 2013 • ACT Test Dates: Register at www.actstudent.org June 8, 2013 – Registration Deadline: May 3, 2013 Students are responsible for sending their official SAT/ACT test scores to the colleges. Official test scores are sent by the testing agency – CollegeBoard or ACT. Class of 2015 – Sophomores CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) was administered to 10 th grade students March 12 th and 13 th . All students must pass the CAHSEE as part of their graduation requirements to earn a diploma. Students who do not pass the CAHSEE may be placed in a workshop class next year. Your son/daughter will have another opportunity to take the CAHSEE their Junior year. Results for this exam will be mailed home in May. Q & A Session for 8 th grade Parents
4 SPRING PROGRAMMING for 2013­2014 The Guidance Advisors visited with Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors in January and February to discuss scheduling options for next year. Students received information on graduation requirements, college entrance requirements and course offerings for the 2013­2014 school year. Students & parents/guardians will receive a program verification letter spring semester. Students have until April 26, 2013 to make any changes. Prior to April 26 th , students can make changes to their list of courses at any given time either via loopmail or by visiting with his/her guidance advisor in the Student Services Center. The deadline for requesting class changes for your student’s 2013­2014 class schedule is Friday, April 26, 2013. TESTING SCHEDULE Periods Times Minutes 0 7:00 – 7:50 50 1/5 8:00 – 9:45 105 Break 9:45 – 10:00 15 2/6 10:05 – 11:55 110 Lunch 11:55 – 12:30 35 3/7 12:35 – 2:20 105 10 2:30 – 3:20 50 Welcome Parents of the Class of 2017!! Prospect High School Guidance Advisors will be available on Thursday, April 4 th at 8:30am – 9:30am in the Prospect High School Staff Lounge for a Q & A Session for 8 th grade parents/guardians. Please come prepared with any questions you may have about your student’s class selections, specific class offerings or Prospect’s bell schedule, etc. No Pass Study Hall April 16, April 17 April 26, April 29 May 6, May 7 See last page for TESTING CALENDAR COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS
PHS PARENT PAGE April 2013 News and Events
As you may have noticed, the school website has been redone (and it looks great!). We are working with the
Guidance Advisors to update the Guidance and College & Career section. If you have ideas, input, or would like
to help, please contact Rona Brodrick at rpbrodrick@mac.com
Also, the College & Career Center has launched a Facebook page. Parents and students are encouraged to
“like” the page so you can receive news and information about workshops, interesting career and jobs
information, scholarships and more! www.facebook.com/ProspectHighCollegeCareerCenter April 2013 (Focus: Scholarships) Date Audience Event Content Mon, April 1, Tues, 11 ­ Juniors April 2 Develop college target list / college application process / Guidance classroom letters of recommendation / essay writing tips / 2 year visits: College planning colleges April / May 11 ­ Juniors Early Admissions ­ De Anza & W Valley For those Juniors choosing a 2 year Community College Mondays ­ Planning to attend community college? Stop by for help Rm /Study 12 ­ Seniors Community College Help registering; transfer plans, etc. Hall Tues, April Use Naviance to search scholarships / understand process 12 ­ Seniors Scholarship Workshop 16
and timeframe Study Thurs, April Visit local College Fair at Mission College – after school and 11 ­ Juniors WACAC College Fair 18 evening TBD April 11 ­ Juniors 23,24 or 25 College Application Workshop How to write college application essays; checklist for college application process your senior year Action Planning this Month 9th Grade • Review 4­year plan with parents to show the courses you plan to take at Prospect. • Think about what you might do in the summer that you will enjoy and will help you toward your future goal (e.g., volunteer at a shelter, tutor a younger student) 10th Grade • Review your 4­year plan with your parents to show the courses you plan to take at Prospect. • Attend the WACAC College Fair. • Start planning your summer ­ internship, job, volunteer. 11th Grade • Plan to attend the WACAC College Fair and College Application workshop. Get a jump start on the college application process this summer so you are not so stressed in the fall! • Use Naviance SuperMatch to continue searching or refining your target list. • Register for the SAT and ACT tests in June (collegeboard.org and actstudent.org) • Consider taking an SAT Subject Test. Some private schools require these. 12th Grade • FAFSA Deadlines are approaching! Check fafsa.ed.gov for further details • Remember to update your Naviance account to indicate the status of colleges you’ve applied to (accepted, waitlisted, etc.) • West Valley and De Anza early admissions! Attend Monday Community College workshops for help. 5
PHS 2013 CST Testing Calendar Monday April 15 B Day Tuesday April 16 A Day Wednesday April 17 B Day Thursday April 18 A Day Friday April 19 B Day No Pass Study Hall No Pass Study Hall (Min Day) (Min Day) Social Studies (Part 1&2) Social Studies (Part 1 & 2) Make­ups Make­ups April 22 A Day April 23 B Day April 24 A Day April 25 B Day April 26 A Day Math Part 1 Math part 1 Math Part 2 Math Part 2 No Pass Study Hall Science (end of year) Part 1 & 2 April 29 B Day April 30 A Day May 1 B Day May 2 A Day May 3 B Day No Study Hall ELA Part 1 ELA Part 1 ELA Part 2 ELA Part 2 May 6 A Day May 7 B Day May 8 A Day May 9 B Day May 10 A Day No Pass Study Hall No Pass Study Hall Life Science Part 1 & 2 AP Chemistry (AM) Life Science Part 1 & 2 AP Spanish Lang (AM) AP Calculus (AM) AP Chinese @ BHS (PM) CST make­ups STS (ELD Dept) AP English Lit (AM) CST make­ups STS (ELD Dept) AP Stat (PM) CST make­ups May 13 May 14 May 15 AP Biology (AM) AP Physics (PM) AP US Govt/Politics (AM) AP US History (AM)
Science (end of year) Part 1 & 2