Newsletter 11-20-20

No School Next Week - Happy Thanksgiving

Principal’s Message

from Jeff Calden

Grade Relief for SLVHS Students in Semester One

The staff at SLV High School understands what a difficult semester this has been. In conjunction with what other high schools in the county are also doing, we are working to provide some kind of grade relief for our students who are truly struggling through what has been a traumatic time for us all in the San Lorenzo Valley. We have put forward an alternate grade scale for our first semester final grades. Our goal is to give hope to students who may be thinking of giving up on their grades for the semester. We want students who may be failing to see a path to passing. We want students whose grades are lower than they normally are to have a chance to earn what they want them to be. It is not a gift. Work will still be required. Final projects and Final Exams will still need to be done. There will be assignments that need to be made up. But for those who may be feeling like it's not worth it for them, our hope is that this gives our families a little hope. Not all teachers will be following this grade scale exactly. Some already use alternate grade scales. Some already offer a different type of grade relief for struggling students. Some have been working with families for months to create paths to passing their classes. And some will wait until grades are finalized to make adjustments where they feel adjustments should be made. This scale will also not apply to Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses, which are already on a different grade scale. But the sentiment is the same. We want students who are prepared to finish strong to have a chance to get where they need to be.

You have 9 days off before the next day of school. Get into Schoology. Make up the work that you can make up. Use these days as a way to make this opportunity work for you.

Grade Relief puts you closer to the finish line. You still have to do the work to get there.

A = 90 - 100 

B = 80 - 89 

C = 65 - 79  

D = 45 - 64  

F =   0 - 44    

Senior Homecoming Drive-In Movie at the Boardwalk Tonight!

SLV High School Seniors will celebrate their Homecoming tonight, November 20th, at the Boardwalk with a Drive-In movie.

Seniors who RSVP will be treated to a safe and socially-distanced Homecoming evening with vouchers for food and snacks while they watch Grown Ups on the big screen in the Boardwalk parking lot. The gate opens at 5 PM and food is available starting at 5 PM.  At 5:45 we'll have our Homecoming Pre-Show with Homecoming Court Intros and more!  

Please remember that all school rules apply and that this event is for SLV High School Seniors Only. No guests.

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Live Online to Your Home - Two Shows Left - Tonight and Tomorrow Afternoon

Friday, November 20 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 pm

Tickets:
$15 Household stream
$10 Single-view stream

Get your tickets for Clue (High School Edition): Stay-at-Home Edition, an online play directed by SLVHS seniors Esperanza Clark and Lennon Lilienthal-Wynn. Clue is a hilarious comedy-meets-murder mystery, based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. The story begins at an out-of-the-way mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail ensue. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by the Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy detective story that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! 

This special Stay-at-Home edition of Clue will be performed live online; audiences can purchase a ticket and watch at home on a computer, tablet or smart TV.

Tickets at SLV Drama Boosters: https://hs.slvusd.org/apps/pages/dramaboosters

SLVHS 2021 Yearbook is Now on Sale!

The San Lorenzo Valley High School yearbook is up and running and is for sale for the next two months for $75.

Editors Carlina Grillo, Ruby Gonda, Jadynne Swint, Amaya Gordon and their staff are working hard to bring a 204-page, full-color yearbook that represents the best, the most interesting, the happiest, as well as the most moving and memorable experiences of this year at SLVHS.

The yearbook is available for purchase at:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1004033/San-Lorenzo-Valley-High-School/2021-Yearbook/20201021042219527114/CATALOG_SHOP/

The SLVHS yearbook has completely sold out the past two years; please purchase your copy now to make sure you have yours in May!

No School Next Week - Happy Thanksgiving  

Schedule for SLV High School: November 30th through December 4th

Afternoon Support Blocks Are Up and Running: Need Help with School? Your Teachers are Here for You!

Our online Afternoon Support Blocks, run by our high school teachers, meet each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Teachers will assign students who can then get support during the school day. Students can also email teachers to request time to meet for help.

Teachers will be sending email invitations out to assign afternoon class support sessions.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to work with their own teachers to get support. 

A reminder that School is actually in session each day from 8:30 to 3:00 pm. 

We waited until the first month of classes were complete to begin our afternoon support schedule.     

Afternoon blocks will only run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:00 pm and 2:15 to 3:00 pm

Monday Special Schedule will still run on Mondays and students will still have Friday afternoons free.  

Detailed information below. 

This time is set aside DURING THE SCHOOL DAY for teachers to be able to work with small groups of students who need support in that teacher's class.

When needed, students will be assigned to come to one or more afternoon support blocks each week.  Some days or weeks, students may not be assigned any sessions, but may still contact a teacher to schedule a drop-in time if they have questions or need some help. These blocks are an extension of a student's time in that teacher's class.  If needed, it is part of that class and whether or not you show up could affect your grade positively or negatively. 

SLV High School Newspaper is Now Available Online

The Claw newspaper is publishing online issues every two weeks. 

Check out the October 9th issue at: 

https://theclawonline.org/

https://twitter.com/SLV_Claw