PTSA
Save the date – Important Parent Education Night!
Orange County’s
Child Exploitation Task Force
Internet Safety Presentation
Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30pm in the small gym
The Child Exploitation Task Force is a multi-agency group, comprised of Homeland Security Investigations, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, US Postal Inspection Service and several local police departments throughout Orange County. We are also affiliated with the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Our mission is to investigate Internet-related crimes against children by responding to reports of child exploitation and aggressively pursuing those who seek to prey on our children. We also seek to teach children as to the dangers associated with using the Internet as well as educate parents about the benefits of actively monitoring their child’s online
activity.
SAT PREP BOOT CAMP
One -Day program April 28th to prep for May 4 or June 1 SAT!
sign up now for the very popular prep class: SAT Prep Boot Camp is designed to provide students with the best test-taking strategies, techniques, and problem solving approaches. Students will become more confident test-takers! Prepare for the May or June SAT! Registration forms on CVHS PTSA website.
Boot Camp April 28th
Math – 9-11:00am – Break 11:00 – 11:30am – English – 11:30 – 4:00pm
Students will learn:
SAT format, layout, and scoring – when to guess – how to analyze answer choices to effectively eliminate incorrect answers and much more Your cost will be:
English and Math: $135, English only $99, Math only $50
Registration forms on CVHS PTSA website.
College Fair Information:
Greater Los Angeles National College Fair
Pasadena Convention Center
Thursday, April 25: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Orange County National College Fair
Anaheim Convention Center
Sunday, April 28: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
PROM 2013
Prom 2013 will be held on Saturday, June 1st at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim. Tickets will go on sale in May. Regarding dress code, please be advised that we have met with parent and student representatives to get suggestions on better ways to describe the requirements for attire. The goal is for distribution of the revised wording to occur by the end of April. There is no anticipation for major changes in the requirements – just the language to make it clearer. We want all of our students to enjoy a memorable, age-appropriate event.
ATHLETICS
Congratulation to most current National Letter of Intent signers –
Jon Beck (Water Polo) – Loyola Marymount University
Brooke Briseno (Tennis) – Niagara University
Tyler Howsley (Baseball) – UC San Diego
Jack Larson (Baseball) – UC San Diego
Matt Moriarity (Baseball) – New Mexico State University
Dylan Stowell (Baseball) – Cal Baptist University
Anjali Thomson (Volleyball) – Roberts Wesleyan College
Students signed their letters on Thursday, April 18th. Please see the Athletics page or the OC Register (OC Varsity.com) for pics.
For information on Summer Practices, Camps & Leagues, please contact the Head Coach of the program for those details. You can find a Head Coach contact list on the Athletics page at www.cvhs.com
CAREERS & COLLEGES
April 24-Lunch-Army representative –Career Center
April 25-Youth Job Fair-4:00-6:00pm – City Hall- Laguna Niguel.
Contact Linda Deckert in the CVHS Career Center/ROP with any questions at 364-3161 or lmdeckert@capousd.org
CLUBS, DRAMA & MUSIC
“Guys & Dolls” – April 24th – 27th @ 7:30pm in the Mall
$10 w/ASB card and $12 w/out
CVHS DISCIPLINE UPDATES
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE DISCIPLINE POLICY:
E-cigarettes (e-cigs) are a fairly new phenomenon that is occurring in our school and in schools across the nation. An electronic cigarette contains a small reservoir of liquid nicotine solution (in varying strengths and flavors) that heats up and is vaporized to form an aerosol mist. The user puffs on the vapor to consume the addictive nicotine. Because of the nature and intended use of the e-cig, it is now necessary to address this in our student Policies and Discipline Procedures.
According to District Policy, State Law, and Ed. Code, no student may possess or use tobacco (or tobacco paraphernalia) on school grounds at any time. All e-cigs (regardless of nicotine strength) are considered nicotine inhalants and will be treated as such by the CVHS administration and law enforcement. Consequences will be consistent with CVHS’s policy on “Tobacco Use, Possession of Tobacco Products, or Tobacco Paraphernalia”.
CVHS Consequences to be enforced immediately:
1st Incident — After School Detention and Behavior Contract Step 1 or step increase
2nd Incident — Saturday School and additional step on Behavior Contract
3rd Incident — 1 day ATS (Alternative to Suspension) and law enforcement notification which may result in a citation
Incidents that involve smoking e-cigs in the classroom, negotiating/purchasing/selling of e-cigarettes or e-cig paraphernalia on campus will result in 1-5 days suspension under Education Code 48900(h) possession or use of tobacco/nicotine products and/or 48900(k) school disruption.
All confiscated e-cigs and paraphernalia items will be confiscated by our School Resource Officer and will not be returned to students or parents.
In an effort to become more unified and consistent throughout the Capistrano Unified School District, a more severe e-cig student policy will be written and enforced district-wide beginning Fall 2013.
SKATEBOARD POLICY:
While students may bring skateboards on campus, they should be properly locked in the skateboard racks (lock not provided) and cannot be ridden on campus at anytime (including the school parking lots). Skateboards must be out of sight during the school day (including passing periods and lunch break). Skateboards visible during the school day (with exception of arriving and leaving campus) will be confiscated by any staff member.
1st Incident – Warning, confiscation, returned to student at end of student’s instructional day
2nd Incident — After school detention, confiscation, returned to student at the end of student’s instructional day
3rd Incident — Two hour after school detention, confiscation, Behavior Contract Step 1 (or step increase) and parent pick-up of skateboard from office required.
The school is not responsible for the loss of any confiscated item.
DRESS CODE POLICY REMINDER:
The Board of Trustees of the Capistrano Unified School District has established a dress code to provide a safe and unhindered learning environment for all CUSD students. With the District’s policy as a basis, Capistrano Valley High School has established specifics for a campus-appropriate dress standard. With the warming weather, please review the dress code reminders and discipline policy below. For complete dress code information, please reference your student handbook or the CVHS website.
1st Incident – Student detained in office until change of clothing can be arranged. “Loaner” garment will be offered when available. Item confiscated. Item returned to student at end of student’s instructional day or when cleaned “loaner” is returned (if borrowed).
2nd Incident — Student detained in office until change of clothing can be arranged. Parents may be contacted to provide a change of clothing. After school detention assigned. Item confiscated. Item returned to student at end of student’s instructional day or when cleaned “loaner” is returned (if borrowed).
3rd Incident — Student detained in office until change of clothing can be arranged. Parents may be contacted to provide a change of clothing. Two hours after school detention assigned and Behavior Contract Step 1 (or step increase) assigned. Item confiscated. Parent pick up of clothing item required at end of student’s instructional day or when cleaned “loaner” is returned (if borrowed).
A student is in violation of the dress code standard when an adult staff member (e.g., campus supervisor, administrator, teacher, etc.) determines that the student has violated the standard. The offense, and associated consequence, does not change because a student is able to alter his/her clothing after they have been confronted. In order to protect the general student body and maintain the integrity of the educational environment, the school reserves the right to make necessary additions to the standards listed in the student handbook without notice.
Students are prohibited from wearing the following:
Any attire which is considered unsafe, dangerous, a health hazard, disruptive the instructional process including but not limited to:
· Bare midriffs or clothing which exposes the student’s midsection.
· Sheer/lace/see-through/cut-out/torn clothing that expose lower back, midriff, chest area or are excessively short. Clothing layer underneath (tank tops, slips, etc) any of these above items should meet dress code length/coverage requirements.
· Excessive short/immodest shorts, dresses or skirts. Guide: when standing, arms relaxed at side, skirts/dresses must be longer than the extended fingertips, and shorts must extend past the knuckles when the students hands are in fists. Shorts/skirts/dresses are expected to meet length requirements even when worn with tights underneath.
· Tight or potentially revealing clothing (especially ones with no undergarments)
· Clothing which allows underwear, bras or bandeaus to be exposed or resembles undergarments (i.e. slips, boxers) or pajamas
· Halter tops, “tube” tops/bandeau tops, or tank tops, clothing that reveals undergarments, or have scoop or deep sides that expose the chest area (males and females). Shoulder straps must be a minimum 1 inch in width.
· Leggings and tights should not be worn without shorts, skirts, dresses, etc.
· Any hats, beanies, hooded sweatshirts (worn with hood on) or headgear cannot be worn inside building area during the school day
· Bare feet
SENIOR EVENTS
Senior Panoramic Picture – Seniors, report to the large gym during 6th period tutorial on Tuesday, April 23rd for the class of 2013 Senior panoramic picture.
May 2013 Graduation Speech Meeting TBA
May 1st Achievement Awards 6:30pm in the Mall
May 2nd Senior Brunch: Dave & Buster’s Irvine 9am to 12pm
Tickets on sale starting in April (permission slips online)
If you bought the Senior Package (you have a black ID card) then you have already paid for this trip and only need to fill out the permission slip.
May 3rd Senior Picnic Day at Knott’s Berry Farm
Meet in the gym at 8:30am. Buses return to CVHS at 6:30pm.
Tickets on sale starting in April (permission slips online)
If you bought the Senior Package (you have a black ID card) then you have already paid for this trip.
Tickets include transportation to and from the park, Knott’s ticket, and lunch
May 6th Movie and/or AP Study Sessions
Meet in Room B-1 at 8:30am
Break-out to available rooms with available AP teachers
May 29th Senior Awards 6:30pm in Gym
June 1st Junior/Senior Prom at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim
Tickets on sale starting in May.
June 7th Cap and Gown delivery in the Small Gym at lunch
June 10th Senior Outing
TBD 9am to 12pm – $20 w/ASB card & $25 w/out
This trip is NOT part of the Senior Package
Ticket includes lunch, free games, and good times.
June 11th MANDATORY Graduation Practice at 8:30am in the Stadium
June 11th 2013 Commencement Ceremony
4:00pm in the Cougar Stadium
Gates will open at 2:00pm
June 11th Grad Night
www.capogradnight.com
Email questions to: nancibeckman@cox.net
*More information will follow as we get closer to each event! Please check the schools/activities web site for all updated information. www.cvhs.com
UPCOMING EVENTS / ASB
Dodge Ball Tournament – April 16th – April 26th @ lunch in the gym
ASB Elections – Wednesday, May 1st @ break and lunch in the Mall
Cookies – Capistrano Valley High School is participating in the City of Mission Viejo Marine Adoption Committee’s cookie drive. Cookies will be distributed to military members and their families during the annual spring Family Day. Please drop cookies (homemade or store bought) at the front desk by April 26th. Let’s have a great Cougar collection to give to our dedicated military personnel! Thanks for your participation. Your Capo Cougar Family
