Principal's Update #263

I hope the first week of the new semester went well and everyone is off to a fresh start for spring 2019.


Congratulations to senior, Andrew Song, for his selection by the Society for Science and the Public and Regeneron as one of the top 300 young scientists of the 78th annual Regeneron Science Talent Search. His AP Chemistry Teacher, Tiffany Ward, was also recognized as a result of Andrew’s distinction. Both Andrew and Tiffany received certificates and $2,000 each. Andrew will use his to further his education, while Tiffany will use hers to benefit her AP Chemistry students.

 

The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,964 applications, which were received from 601 high schools in 48 states, two U.S. territories and eligible students living in seven other countries. The scholars were selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. This year, research projects cover topics from bioengineering to environmental science to physics. “Great job Andrew and thank you Mrs. Ward for inspiring your students. It is great to be a Mustang!”


District Survey - is online for all parents, staff and students. A Big Thank You to language Arts teachers for taking the time out of class for all 10th graders to go online ad completed the survey. Our very own Dan Eliot is helping to make sure everyone has access to the online survey – teachers and office staff. He will be sending out reminders next week. The final day to complete the survey is Thursday, February 7th. Thank you, Dan!!


Congratulations Lorri Walls – OC Department of Education 2019 K-12 Counselor Recognition Award -
Jamie Parsons OCDE Director for Learning Supports Unit and Melissa Chan-Nauli, OCDE Coordinator of College and Career Readiness sent the following message today: “The OCDE would like to recognize your exemplary work as a Professional School Counselor. We are pleased to announce that you have been selected from many applicants as one of two HS Counselor Award recipients for the 2019 Orange County K-12 School Counselor Recognition Award. Our primary goal with this recognition is to spotlight and celebrate amazing K-12 school counselors in Orange County who are working tirelessly to support the needs of our students in all three areas: Academic, Social/Emotional, and College and Career development. We congratulate you on the work you are doing using a comprehensive school counseling program with data drive interventions as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Support framework. The OCDE would like to formally recognize and congratulate you on your K-12 School Counselor Award on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 between 9 am – 12 pm at the Orange County Department of Education." Great job, Lorri and thank you for all you do for students, staff and parents. Way to “Go Mustangs!”

WASC Report 2019-2025 with Action Plan is Complete! - It has been a real TEAM effort gathering evidence and reporting on each chapter with input from all of our Focus Group members.
I. Progress Report
II. Student/Community Profile and Supporting Data and Chapter Findings
III. Self-Study Findings
A. Vision and Purpose, Governance and Leadership
Focus Leaders - Joel Bradford & Kelly Buchan
B. Standards Based Learning: Curriculum
Focus Leaders – Lisa Garcia & Nereida Nunez
C. Standards Based Learning: Instruction
Focus Leaders – Sharon Farrell & Samiya Hai
D. Standards Based Learning: Assessment and Accountability
Focus Leaders – Sarah Shay & Diane Luxa
E. School Culture and Support for Student Personal and Academic Growth
Focus Leaders – Rey Lejano & Stacy Shube
IV. Summary from Analysis of Identified Critical Student Learning Needs
All Focus Leaders & Dr. Richard Dinh
V. Schoolwide Action Plan
Focus Group Leaders/ Focus Leaders, Dr. Richard Dinh & Joel Bradford