PHS Parent Page Prospect High School – A California Distinguished School

Dear Panther Parents, Happy March Madness! As we “spring” forward this month towards the twelve week grading period, and as students are getting excited about the warm weather, our spring dance, and celebrating the many March Madness school spirit activities, it is important to remind students to keep focusing on their academic goals on their high and post high school future. As a staff, we will be reviewing student responses in a recent Study Hall Survey where we surveyed close to 600 students from all grade levels to see how we can further improve this time. We believe that Study Hall, when used wisely and strategically, is a great tool for student success. I am also excited to announce that PTSA in collaboration with San Jose Police Department is offering an important and informative parent education night on teen use of drugs and alcohol, Tuesday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m., in room 30. As principal, I want to ensure that we have many useful and informative parent education nights because I strongly believe that as a community, we can work together through education, awareness and preventative measures, to help our students succeed academically, physically, and socially. If you are interested, please go to our PTSA website and RSVP. We are extending this important event to our feeder schools, because our community involves these important institutes and education is never too soon. I hope you all enjoyed your February break, and as always, I look forward to seeing you at one of our many Prospect events. Sincerely, Joell Hanson Principal, Prospect High School

LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL JOELL HANSON

18900 Prospect Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070

PHONE: 408.626.3408

ATTENDANCE: 408.558.3068

INFO LINE: 408.558.3058

FAX: 408.973.1759

WEB: http://prospect.cuhsd.org

Table of Contents Page 2 - Flea Market - Teenage Drug and Alcohol Parent Information Night - Caught in the Act - Guidance News Page 3 - Guidance News Page 4 - Guidance (Cont.) Page 5 - Guidance and College & Career Center News. Page 6 -Guidance and College & Career Center News -ELAC News -Senior Grad Night 2016 Page 7 -Flyer for Teenage Drug and Alcohol Parent Information Night in English and Spanish

March 2016 Volume 9, Issue 6

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FLEA MARKET MARCH 26th Calling all vendors, crafters, and folks who need to clean out the garage. Prospect High School is hosting a Flea Market benefitting the Prospect Sports Program. Prospect flea market runs on the 4th Saturday of the month from January – October 2016.

Teenage Use of Drug and Alcohol Parent Information Night San Jose Police Department in coordination with Prospect High School PTSA

presents: Teenage Use of Drug and Alcohol Parent Information Night Tuesday, March 8th 2016 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Prospect High School Location: 18900 Prospect Road, Saratoga CA

Guest Speakers: Jon Shaheen (English) - Room

30, and Sandra Avila (Spanish) - Library Topics Include: · Current drug and alcohol threats to teenagers · Signs of teenager using drugs and alcohol · Current laws and regulations · Prevention and Support · Questions and Answers Parent Information Night will be presented in

English and Spanish, please RSVP. RSVP : https://prospectptsa.wordpress.com/drug-and-alcohol-parent-education-night-attendance-poll/

CAUGHT IN THE ACT

We are happy to recognize Mitchell Riggs and Adriana Hernandez Rivera as being Caught in the Act. Mitchell, a sophomore and busy with a full academic schedule including two honors classes. He always has a smile and is happy to help when asked. Adriana is a freshman this year and is a member of Ms. Deauville's Careers class. She can be found helping in the main office, or working in the student rose garden helping to keep the entrance to our school welcoming and fresh. Keep up the great work Prospect!

GUIDANCE NEWS Make sure you complete your FAFSA online as soon as possible, some private colleges require it to be done in February; otherwise March 2nd, 2015 is the deadline.

Students and their families apply for Federal

Student Aid by completing the FAFSA online

at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students apply for the

Cal Grant program by submitting the Cal

Grant GPA Information Release Form that

was passed out during the financial aid class

visits in December.

Financial Aid submission deadline is March 2, 2015.

Parents and Seniors can now apply for a PIN

for the FAFSA. A PIN will serve as a

password to access your financial aid

information and sign financial aid documents

electronically. Go to www.pin.ed.gov.

The CUHSD District Office electronically

submitted all GPAs for Cal Grant eligibility this

year. Students and families are

responsible for submitting the FAFSA

online only to be considered for the Cal

Grant.

Please check in Naviance Family Connection for local and national scholarships! De Anza and WEST VALLEY EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM West Valley College and De Anza College will offer

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Class of 2016

EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM for Community College – De Anza College &

West Valley College

West Valley College and De Anza College will offer seniors the opportunity to register for the Early Admissions Program during spring semester. This program offers seniors the opportunity to take the placement tests and register for classes prior to graduating in June 2016. Dates and times to be announced.

California State University – Placement Testing (ELM/EPT)

If you are planning to attend a California State University, it is important to check your portal/email and make sure you complete all required testing in order to register for fall classes.

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 95192-0039 408.924.5980 testing-office@sjsu.edu Fax: 408.924.5909 Office Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM

Scholarship Opportunities

Naviance Family Connection can be used as a scholarship search tool. To access the lists of scholarships, students log in to Naviance Family Connection and click on the Colleges tab. In the Scholarships & Money section click on Scholarship list. This section contains a list of local/national scholarships. This section also includes a Scholarship Match feature. Upon completing the required questionnaire, Naviance Family Connection “matches” your student with scholarships that he/she is eligible to apply for.

Class of 2017

2015-2016 SAT & ACT Test Dates:

Prospect High School Code: 053344 & Test Center Code: 05-710 (for SAT only;

except June test) SAT: Deadline: May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 Register at sat.org/register ACT: Deadline: June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 Register at www.actstudent.org Part of the registration process is to request scores to be sent by College Board or ACT to your specific colleges. Colleges want official scores from College Board or ACT. Important University of California (UC) information:

SAT Subject Tests are no longer required for UC admissions. Please keep in mind that some majors may highly recommend them (i.e. Engineering) and some private and out-of-state universities may require them.

If your Junior is planning to take the SAT (March 2016 and later) or ACT test for UC admissions, they must register for the SAT Plus Writing or ACT Plus Writing.

February 2015 (Focus: Testing - EAP, PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject)

Date Audience Event Content

Tues, Feb 3 -

Fri, Feb 6 9 - Freshman Freshmen Classroom Visits:

Programming Choosing classes for Sophomore year; college and career activities

on Naviance Family Connection

Thurs., Feb. 5

Room 4; Study

Hall/Lunch All grades Workshop: Coding (Part 1) A follow up to October workshop, this one will focus on the

amazing world of coding, including hands-on exercises!

Thurs., Feb. 12 Library; Study

Hall/Lunch 10,11 Workshop: SAT and ACT

Planning New or Old SAT: Schedule your SAT and/or ACT test; Find out

about Subject Tests; plan your prep

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GUIDANCE (CONTINUED)

*Juniors should be focusing on doing well in their

classes. Colleges look very closely at Junior year results. Use Naviance Family Connection to keep track of all college searches. Visit college admissions websites to familiarize yourself with the admission process and language of each campus. It is never too early to start preparing yourself for your post-secondary goals.

Classes of 2018 & 2019

Test Taking Tips:

1. Review study guides/notes/homework assignments/participate in a study group.

2. Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.

3. If you feel nervous before beginning, try to relax by taking a few deep breaths.

4. Maintain confidence in your abilities and plan to do your best. Your attitude can affect your performance.

5. Listen carefully to all instructions and ask questions if you hear something you don’t understand.

6. Focus your attention entirely on your work.

7. Position your answer sheet next to your test booklet so you can mark answers quickly and accurately.

8. Before answering each question, read it completely, as well as all the possible responses.

9. Once you complete the test, reread the questions and check your answers.

Class Selections for 2016-2017

Guidance Advisors visited students, grades 9th – 11th, in January & February to help them select their classes for the 2016-2017 school year. Paperwork will be mailed home during the spring semester verifying your student’s class selections. Students are encouraged to explore careers/majors in Naviance Family Connection as well as keep up with their Brag Sheets in Naviance Family Connection. Please talk to your student about his/her goals and plans for high school and beyond.

Deadline for requesting changes to your student’s list of classes for the 2016-

2017 school year: April 29, 2016

Senior Grad Night 2016 Grad Night is an all-night, drug and alcohol free celebration following graduation. There will be lots of food and entertainment for the graduates to enjoy and transportation to the surprise venue is included. Tickets are on sale online or through the Activities office. The cost is $100. Please be sure to purchase a ticket for your Prospect Senior and enjoy the night just for them! Any questions about the event or purchasing a ticket, please contact Shveta Bagade, bagade93@gmail.com. There is a Grad Night fundraiser on March 12 from 9a-4p! Please bring your unwanted items from your home and neighbors and bring them to Westgate’s Walmart parking area. There will be truck to donate all your items from your spring cleaning and help raise money for Grad Night. Do some spring cleaning and help Prospect Grad Night! Your support is appreciated! We will also need volunteers for the event and cash donations to help make Grad Night extra special. If you are able to donate time and/or money, please contact Shveta Bagade, bagade93@gmail.com

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GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS March 2016 focus: Careers and Post-High School Planning

Attention Juniors – Class of 2017! This month we are focused on YOU! The College & Career Center volunteers are on-campus every Monday in the Quad during lunch and Tuesday in the Library during Study Hall and Lunch. Stop by anytime for help with college and/or career planning.

Naviance Tips and To-Do List for March Log onto Naviance Family Connection at: connection.naviance.com/proshigh

March 2016 (Focus: College Search & College Visits)

Date Audience Event Content

Thurs., March 3 Library, Study

Hall/Lunch All Grades Career Spotlight:

Veterinarian

Local veterinarian, Tiffiny Lui, will talk about her career and education pathway. Tiffany

obtained her bachelor’s degree from UC Davis, went to the Ross University School of

Veterinary Medicine, and is currently practicing in Milpitas.

Thurs., March

17 Library; Study

Hall/Lunch

12 - Seniors Workshop: Community

College Applications Transfer planning; Associate degrees for transfer; placement tests; early admissions West Valley

and De Anza

Seniors

• College admission letters will often be mailed out between March 1-31. • Use Naviance to show where you have been accepted (or wait-listed, etc.). This information is important data for future Prospect students applying to those colleges.

Juniors

• Stop by the C&CC on Tuesdays and attend the March workshops. • Meet with Guidance Advisors to prepare a list of 10-20 colleges to explore. • Register for SAT Reasoning and ACT tests in May and June (collegeboard.org and actstudent.org) • Apply and/or enroll in summer courses, internships, jobs, travel or activities. Do something this summer that will demonstrate your maturity and seriousness about pursuing your interest. • Consider taking an SAT Subject Test in May or June. • Plan to visit colleges over spring break next month.

Sophomores

• Research colleges using Naviance SuperMatch tool. • Start writing down all your activities, work and volunteering. Add to your Brag Sheet/Resume on Naviance.

on Tuesdays during study hall and lunch. We have access to the computers and can help you log onto the internet and Naviance to explore careers, colleges, volunteer opportunities, jobs, and more. Please stop by!

Study Hall and Lunch Time Help Remember, the C&CC is open in the library on Tuesdays during study hall and lunch. We have access to the computers and can help you log onto the internet and Naviance to explore careers, colleges, volunteer opportunities, jobs, and more. Please stop by!

English Learner Development Program / Programa de Aprendizaje Ingles

English Learner Advisory Committee / Comité Asesor de Estudiantes de Aprendizaje Inglés Prospect High School

Join us at our next ELAC meeting on Wednesday March 9th. Dinner at 6pm and the meeting will begin at 6:30pm in the Library.

Acompáñenos a nuestra próxima junta de ELAC el miércoles 9 de marzo. Cena empieza a las 6pm y la junta a las 6:30pm en la librería de la escuela.

Official CELDT scores are in and a new group of students are eligible to be considered as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)! Students and their families will be invited to learn about what this means and what the future holds for RFEP students!

Las calificaciones oficiales de CELDT han llegado y un nuevo grupo de estudiantes serán considerados elegibles para ser Reclasificados Fluyentes en Ingles (RFEP)! Estudiantes y sus padres serán invitados a aprender un poco más sobre el significado de ser un estudiante RFEP y como se mira el futuro!

The Center for Employment Training will be visiting Prospect on March 9th at 7:00 P.M. in the school library. CET will provide information on how to obtain a Residency Card and/or Citizenship. They’ll answer any questions you may have related to the Immigration Process!

El Centro de Carreras y Entrenamientos estará visitando Prospect el 9 de marzo a las 7 P.M. en la librería de la escuela. CET proveerá información tocante Tarjetas de Residencia y/o Ciudadanía. Ellos podrán contestar sus preguntas relacionadas al Proceso Inmigratorio!

GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS (CONT.)

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March 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3 Swimming vs. Yerba Buena @ 3pm Middle College Info Night @ West Valley College @ 6pm Grad Night Meeting @ 7pm

4 Winter Wishes Rally @ study hall

5

6 MARCH MADNESS

7 Faculty Meeting @ 2:40pm

8 Boys Tennis vs. Independence @ 3:15pm Badminton vs. Westmont @ 4pm PTSA Event in room 30 and library @ 6:30pm

9 ELAC Meeting @ 6pm in room 30 Winter Sports Banquet @ 6:30pm in the gym

10 Boys Tennis vs. Willow Glen @ 3:15pm Track and Field vs. Piedmont Hills @ 3:30pm

11 Boys Volleyball vs. Gunderson @ 5:30pm Lucky Stiff Musical @ 7pm

12 Lucky Stiff Musical @ 7pm

13

14

15 VAPA Time Travel Day on campus Badminton vs. Gunderson @ 4pm

16 Boys Volleyball vs. James Lick @ 5:30pm

17 Boys Tennis vs. Yerba Buena @ 3:15pm Swimming vs. Lincoln @ 3pm Badminton vs. Pioneer @ 4pm Lucky Stiff Musical @ 7pm

18 Softball vs. Willow Glen @ 3:30pm Lucky Stiff Musical @ 7pm

19 Lucky Stiff Musical @ 7pm

20 SPRING FLING WEEK

21 Class Color 22 Formal Tuesday Cheer Booster Meeting @ 7pm in room 30 Mr. Prospect @ 6:30pm in the PAC

23 Salad Day Softball vs. Lincoln @ 4pm Badminton vs.. Del Mar @ 4pm Music Boosters Meeting @ 6:30pm in room 49

24 Throwback Day Baseball vs. Oak Grove @ 3:30pm Track and Field vs. Oak Grove @ 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs. Pioneer @ 5:30pm

25 Neon Day

26

Blackout Dance 7-10pm

27

28 Boys Tennis vs. Santa Teresa @ 3:15pm

29 Baseball vs. Del Mar @ 3:30pm Badminton vs. Yerba Buena @ 4pm

30 Collaboration

31 Collaboration Swimming vs. Branham @ 3pm Badminton vs. Overfelt @ 4pm