Principal’s Message
from Jeff Calden
Upcoming College and Career Activities
Please take some time to look at what SLV High School is doing to inform and prepare our students for life after high school.
There is some really good stuff coming up and we don't want anybody to miss out.
Interview Workshop and Practice Interview Sessions for Students
Cougar Club will be hosting an Interview Workshop on Tuesday, March 5th at Lunch. Students can sign up in the counseling office to receive a pass during their 3rd period class as the workshop begins at noon. This workshop will cover tips on Interviewing for Jobs. Students who attend will get the chance to sign up for practice interview (with feedback) on Thursday, March 14th. This is an excellent opportunity for students to start building their interview skills that they will definitely need after high school, so don't miss out! Students can also see Charlotte in the counseling office if they have any questions.
Bite of Reality: Real World Financial Literacy Simulation for Seniors - Parent Volunteers still needed
We are in preparation for an exciting event here at SLVHS for our Seniors.
On Friday, March 8, Bite of Reality will be happening. This is a hands-on financial simulator that teaches students about managing a budget, writing a check, credit cards and more to help prepare them for adult life. Each parent will work at a station that students go to as they work through their budget! Every Senior will be going through this experience and volunteers will receive the training for your role. To Sign Up, Click Here
SLVHS College and Career Fair
The SLVHS College & Career Fair will be on Wednesday, March 20th in the HS Gym.
It will begin during 4th period at 11:15 am, run through lunch and end during 6th period at 2:00 pm.
Over 40 Colleges and Organizations are expected to attend.
Please check out this super-cool video with more details about our upcoming College and Career Fair, including the schools, trades, and organizations that will be there.
SLVHS College and Career Fair Video
Schedule for the Week of March 4 - 8
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Monday |
March 4 |
ERA |
Early Release A Day - Dismissal at 2:01 San Jose State Sophomore Field Trip #2
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Tuesday |
March 5 |
O |
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Wednesday |
March 6 |
E |
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Thursday |
March 7 |
O |
Cougar Club Mtg 7:00 pm Staff Lounge |
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Friday |
March 8 |
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Bite of Reality - Seniors 9:30 - 12:15 |
SLV Grad Night - Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser is Noon this Saturday at Scopazzi's
A.P. Government Classes Argue Supreme Court Case
SLVHS Students recently took part in arguing a Supreme Court Case in
their A.P. Government class, including learning and adhering to all rules of
the Supreme Court, including time limits.
Prom Dress Donation Drive
SLVHS is seeking donations of prom dresses for our Prom Dress Donation Drive. During the week of March 4 students will able to come to the ASB room at lunch to look for a dress for prom. If you have prom dress(es) to donate, please bring them to the SLVHS counseling office any time before March 4. Dresses need to please be in good condition and cleaned. Please contact Claire Hackett at [email protected] with any questions.
SLV High School Cafeteria Survey
Students - Our cafeteria staff is looking for feedback and suggestions from students on what you would food you would like to see in the cafeteria.
If you would like to have a say in what kind of food is available, please click on the link and fill out the following survey.
It takes about 2 or 3 minutes to complete.
Sex Education for SLVHS Freshmen Begins on Monday, March 18
We are pleased to inform you that your child will have the opportunity to participate in the Teen Talk High School course in their Physical Education class beginning on Monday March 18, 2019. Teen Talk High School is a comprehensive sexuality education program developed by trained professionals at Health Connected (www.health-connected.org)
Teen Talk High School is designed to provide an open forum for teenagers to ask questions and get medically-based, unbiased, and accurate information. Teen Talk High School complies with California Education Codes 51930-51939 (California Healthy Youth Act of 2015) and meets the California Health Education Content Standards under “Growth, Development and Sexual Health.”
Teen Talk High School covers the following topics:
- Values Clarification
- Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
- Abstinence/Not Having Sex
Parent/Guardian Communication BE PREPARED FOR A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT WHICH INVOLVES YOUR CHILD DISCUSSING THESE ISSUES WITH YOU.
- Healthy Relationships
- Birth Control, including a condom demonstration
- Pregnancy Options
- Sexually Transmitted Infections, including HIV
- Sexual Safety, Consent, and the Law
- Sexual Identity & Gender
- Sex in the Media
- Communication and Decision-Making
A pre/post-assessment will be administered at the beginning and end of the course. The assessment covers sexual health knowledge that will be covered during the course as well as questions about student comfort and confidence in communicating about sexual health topics with peers, partners, and trusted adults. You can examine instructional materials, including assessments, at the school office. If you have questions, please see your child’s teacher or principal. State law allows you to remove your student from any portion of a comprehensive sexual health education course.
If you do not want your student to participate in this sexual health course, please give a note to your student’s Physical Education teacher by Friday, March 15, 2019. The goal of a comprehensive sexual health education program is to help students learn the facts and to make good decisions now, and later in life.
Cougar Club Meeting this Thursday, March 7
All parents are invited to the Cougar Club meeting March 7 from 7-8:30 pm in the Staff Room next to the Office. As we start planning our events for next year, we are looking for parents who have children who are currently in 8th, 9th or 10th grades to help out. Many of the parents involved in Cougar Club will not have children at the SLVHS after next year so we are trying to plan for a smooth transition to be able to continue the many activities that we sponsor.
Job Interviewing Workshop for SLVHS Students
On March 5th the Cougar Club will be sponsoring a lunchtime workshop on job interviewing tips for SLVHS students. Students can sign up with Charlotte Achen. Students who attend the workshop will be given the opportunity to sign up for a mock interview on Thursday, March 14thbetween 3:30 and 5:30 pm.
Parent Volunteers Needed for College and Career Day
Over 40 Colleges and Organizations will be visiting SLVHS on March 20th for College and Career day. We need parents to help in welcoming our guests and with the fair itself for various various shifts going from 10:15 to 2 pm. Click here to Sign Up
Attendance Matters!
Class attendance is an essential part of the educational process at San Lorenzo Valley High School. A student who is absent from class misses a significant portion of academic discussion and personal interaction with other students and the teacher. Illnesses are unavoidable, but appointments, vacations and day trips during school should be avoided. As the first semester ends and we start fresh with semester two, please take a look at school attendance policies that need to be followed. Thanks.
California Education Code recognizes only the following reasons as excused absences: personal illness; religious holidays; medical or dental services; serious family emergencies; and/or school suspension. All other absences will be recorded as unexcused.
To clear an absence, call the Attendance Line at 335-3646
Please leave the following information when you call:
- First and last name of the student
- Date and period of the absence(s)
- The specific reason for the absence
- Phone number where the parent can be reached
Failure to clear absences will result in consequences including detention, loss of privileges (dances, sports contests) and possible truancy actions.
Teacher Support for Students After School and Lunch
The Departments at SLVHS work to support students who are struggling and/or need to makeup work.
Teachers will assign students to get support for success. Students may also drop in for help.
Please help us to support your child's academic success by having them attend when assigned.
The link to the schedule is below:
Department Academic Support Calendar
SLV Parents… We need your help.
Please help us fundraise for the 2019 Safe and Sober Grad Night Gala Event!
We are well into planning and need help with supporting the event.
Below you can find the ways in which you can help! Go to SLVGradnight.com to buy your tickets and let us know if you have any questions!
Our Grad Night theme is held in secret until the end of year so don’t be swayed by “fake news.” We assure you the senior class of 2019 will have an amazing time! Our committee works hard to make this event the best ever and we need your help. To Volunteer, go to www.slvgradnight.com over the next few months to sign up, donate or to find out more about how you can help!
Community Days!
TUESDAY, APRIL 16: SAVE THE DATE!
Please plan to shop at Wild Roots Market (Boulder Creek and Felton locations) on Tuesday, April 16. The market has generously agreed to donate 5% of the day's sales to Grad Night 2019. This is a great, no-cost way to support our effort to provide a safe, sober, and awesome party for our graduating seniors before they begin their college journeys!
California School Dashboard
The California School Dashboard is an online tool designed to help communities across the state access information about K–12 schools and districts. The Dashboard features reports on multiple measures of school success. Instead of looking at a single measure (test scores), the Dashboard looks at multiple measures to evaluate a district's and a school's performance. The Dashboard also is based on an improvement model, looking for districts and schools to make improvements, rather than simply comparing them to other districts and schools. You can access SLV district information and information about all schools in the district at this link: http://www.caschooldashboard.org
This is a reminder that San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District policy, as set by the Board of Trustees, declares that we are a fragrant-neutral district. As we begin to have our drama performances and other site-based activities and meetings, please take care to follow the policies below for the sake of the students and members of our community who are highly allergic to fragrances and scents.
The SLVUSD Board of Trustees adopted a California School Board Association policy to make all district classrooms and offices fragrant neutral. SLVHS has parents, students, and community members with respiratory issues who can have negative reactions to fragrances. Please take care to follow the policy while on campus.
Staff and students shall refrain from bringing furred or feathered animals, stuffed toys that may collect dust mites, scented candles, incense or air fresheners and from using perfume or cologne, scented hair spray, nail polish or nail polish remover that are not fragrance-free in classrooms or other enclosed areas or buildings.
Below are some helpful links and contact information for SLV High School students and parents:
SAN LORENZO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Phone: (831) 335-4425
Fax: (831) 335-1531
Attendance Line: (831) 335-3646
SLV High School Website SLV High School Calendar
SLVHS Calendar for Families SLVHS Student Handbook
SLVUSD 2017-18 School Year Calendar
Administration Staff Directory Campus Map
SLVHS Cougar Parent Club SLVHS Athletics Booster Club
Click Here for District Community Opportunities Web Page
Congratulations to our SLV High School Student of the Week
