The Weekly Connection

Updates from the Principal's Office - October 30th, 2022

If you haven't had a chance to read about our transition to a trimester system, please take a moment to review the communication, linked below in both English and Spanish. We will also be offering an opportunity for families to attend an overview presentation and Q&A session five times between now and the end of the semester. Dates for those sessions are linked in the communication and below. If you have additional questions regarding the transition, email us at trimester@fuhsd.net!

Trimester Introduction Letter (English)

Trimester Introduction Letter (Spanish)

Trimester Parent Info Nights Flier (Eng/Span)

Please take a moment to review the "Resources" section available below. If there is something you need, please feel free to reach out by telephone at (760) 723-6300 x3110, x3102, or x3103 or by email through our website.

Let's make this a great week, Warriors!

After School Food Service



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After-school food service begins again on 
Monday, November 7th.

After-school food service is designed to provide nutrition services to students who are staying for extracurricular activities such as Warrior Way, athletics, band practices, etc, and is offered Monday-Thursday.

One of the requirements of this federally-funded program is that food be eaten in the cafeteria; please help us to keep this valuable program in place by following the established guidelines!

The cafeteria will serve food between 3:30-3:45 and will remain open for students until 4pm to allow plenty of time to consume food before heading to extracurricular activities.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

News You Can Use



This Wednesday, November 9th, is a REGULAR DAY

There is no school on Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day.

Wednesday, November 16th, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY

There is no school Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th, in observance of Thanksgiving Break.

Wednesday, November 30th, is a REGULAR DAY

Upcoming Events
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Trimester Parent Q&A Event (AP/IB/Dual Immersion Focus)

When: Monday,
Nov. 7th, 4:30-5:30pm
Where: FHS- Room
Have questions about the transition to a trimester system in 2023-24? Join us for an overview presentation and time for questions and answers. This event is open to all, but program staff from our AP/IB/Dual Immersion programs will also be present to answer questions for those interested. Translation devices will be available during the event.
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Trimester Parent Q&A Event (Event will be held in Spanish)

When: Thursday,
Nov. 17th, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: FHS- Room 15
Have questions about the transition to a trimester system in 2023-24? Join us for an overview presentation and time for questions and answers. This event is open to all, but will be held entirely in Spanish.
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Trimester Parent Q&A (CTE/VAPA Focus)

When: Wednesday,
Nov. 30th, 5-6pm
Where: FHS- Room 15
Have questions about the transition to a trimester system in 2023-24? Join us for an overview presentation and time for questions and answers. This event is open to all, but program staff from our CTE & VAPA programs will also be present to answer questions for those interested. Translation devices will be available during the event.

Counseling Office Corner


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FAFSA / CADAA Opened,
October 1st!

If you have questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), please see your counselor or visit Ms. Cain or Mr. Cabrera in the College & Career Center!

The earlier you complete, the more money available for student aid!

Be sure to show your submission confirmation page to your counselor to be entered into this year's WEEKLY STARBUCKS CARD GIVEAWAYS!

You'll also find counselors in the upper quad area every Friday for "FAFSA FRIDAYS" answering your questions about applying for financial aid!

Once you've submitted your FAFSA or Dream Act Application, stop by the counseling office to be entered into the giveaway and to add your name to the Counseling Office Money Wall.

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Warrior PRIDE Starts HERE!

Students Demonstrate Warrior PRIDE:

  • I am a productive and healthy individual who understands how to focus on developing myself as a whole person- body, mind, heart, and spirit.
  • I know that I have what it takes to be a responsible leader.
  • I am an innovative thinker who can identify and explore my genius.
  • I am a determined learner who feels empowered to lead my only learning process.
  • I am an effective communicator and collaborator who recognizes that change starts with me.

Parents Support Warrior PRIDE:

  • Advocate for the body, mind, heart, and spirit of their individual students.
  • Encourage and support opportunities for students to be leaders in their home, school, and community.
  • Recognize, cultivate, and value their students' unique skills.
  • Empower their students to own and lead their learning process.
  • Actively communicate and collaborate in a two-way relationship as members of the educational community.

Resources

Order your student's school photos through Josten's by clicking HERE.

You will need to sign in with an email address connected with your parent portal. If you log in and are not seeing your student's photos, you may try the following event code: FE24288.

All 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12th.

We invite 10th graders interested in taking the exam to sign up via the link below. Registration closes September 2nd.


Note: If you would like to request accommodations based on your student's 504 or IEP, please register by 9:30am on Monday, August 22nd so that we can meet the College Board accommodations deadline.

10th Grade PSAT Registration Form // Formulario de registro PSAT de decimo grado

This is a living document. Please bookmark it so that you can refer to it throughout the year!

(Both English and Spanish Attached Below)

Student/Parent Handbook 2022-23 (ENG)