The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.
Activities for the week:
Monday: Memorial Day: Thank you to all our military, active, reserve and
retired, who have served our country.
Tuesday: Regular Day; Drama One Acts, 5:30 Theater; All are welcome!
Wednesday: Regular Day; Student Senate in S-8 period 5
Thursday: Regular Day:
Friday: Regular Day:
Staffing Update:
New GIS: We are very happy to announce another West Hills Alum, Brianne "Breezy" Svacina will be joining us full time as our new Guidance Information Specialist. Breezy just completed her PPS credential while interning in our Guidance Department and is an excellent fit for us! Please look for Breezy in Guidance and say "Hi" on campus!
Finance Tech position: Qualified candidates will take the required District exam on May 31 with interviews on June 12. We hope to have the new person in place by mid-June.
German Teacher position: We are holding interviews June 1 and hope to announce our new full time German Teacher by June 7.
Admin Team: We are THRILLED to announce we will have the same Admin Team for 2017-18!
Final Exams are coming up:
Final exam days are minimum days and listed below:
Monday, June 5
Finals Period 1 or 7 8:14 - 10:11
Break 10:11 - 10:27
Monday, June 5
Finals Period 1 or 7 8:14 - 10:11
Break 10:11 - 10:27
Period 4 10:33 - 12:30
Tuesday, June 6
Finals Period 3 8:14 - 10:11
Tuesday, June 6
Finals Period 3 8:14 - 10:11
Break 10:11 - 10:27
Period 5 10:33 - 12:30
Wednesday, June 7 – last day of spring semester
Period 5 10:33 - 12:30
Wednesday, June 7 – last day of spring semester
(Seniors in good standing attend Senior breakfast and MANDATORY Graduation Practice in the Gym beginning at 7:30 a.m. More information given to them in English or Social Science class; Teachers of Seniors during this time are needed in the gym for practice and the breakfast. All teachers of any grades are welcome on your prep period to wish our Seniors well as they prepare for their big day!).
Finals Period 2 8:14 - 10:11
Break 10:11 - 10:27
Period 6 10:33 - 12:30
Break 10:11 - 10:27
Period 6 10:33 - 12:30
Thursday, June 1 Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm in Theater; Seniors who are receiving awards are already notified; All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, June 6, 12:30: End of Year Luncheon in the Foyer--please join us as we celebrate the year and send off our new retirees and welcome back our alumni faculty and staff who are not out traveling the world.
Wednesday, June 7, 7:30-12:00: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal in the Gym; All teachers of Seniors during these periods (according to finals schedule) please join us in the Gym to supervise and support our work with the Seniors to get them ready for the ceremony the next day.
Thursday, June 8, GRADUATION: More specifics to come--ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m on our field however, faculty and staff participating have earlier call times. This is a contractual work day.
Monday, June 12-Friday, June 30: Summer School at HOC next door; 7:15-12:30. Very limited offerings--credit recovery for 11th and 12th graders primarily with a few exceptions;
Monday, June 12-August 1: Admin and staff working out of Guidance and Library spaces; Only parking for staff and visitors is West lot by Performing Arts. One walking / ADA access path to Library and Guidance building is down by Gym on interior of campus. No photocopying available of any kind. No access to campus or classrooms.
July 24-28, 2017: Entire campus closed except for construction. District "Dark Week".
Monday, June 12-Friday, June 30: Summer School at HOC next door; 7:15-12:30. Very limited offerings--credit recovery for 11th and 12th graders primarily with a few exceptions;
Monday, June 12-August 1: Admin and staff working out of Guidance and Library spaces; Only parking for staff and visitors is West lot by Performing Arts. One walking / ADA access path to Library and Guidance building is down by Gym on interior of campus. No photocopying available of any kind. No access to campus or classrooms.
July 24-28, 2017: Entire campus closed except for construction. District "Dark Week".
News from the Week...
THANK YOU to ALL Faculty and Staff who made this wonderful day happen--Jodi Kohler (AVID, Math), Dan Sutton (Social Science), Chris Quarders (MSF) and all the Club Advisers...students enjoyed the student and professional performers from many different cultures as well as talking with their peers from their Club booths! Here is a highlight video from Deborah Heeb's Salsa Club...Ole! as well as photos of the clubs present. It is GREAT to see students celebrate and learn from each other!
Wonderful student MCs kept the event moving along each period....
German Club members performed excerpts from the "Little Red Riding Hood" in German...
Science Department Celebrates the Inaugural "Full Paw Society"
Students who have taken 3 and 4 years of Science
(with one student taking 5!)
(with one student taking 5!)
Admin relating to students...Josh goes "old school" in this throw back Friday fun for a group of sophomores....you can't see the BIG GOLD CHAIN he was rockin' for the guys...but it is there!
POWDER PUFF fun--Juniors Girls vs. Senior Girls....Juniors won and fun was had by all! Thank you Ardy Riego, Coach ASH and Football athletes who helped coach and make this happen! The girls had a great time!!
The 2017 Summer Institute schedule is now available! Join us for a series of learning opportunities that cover CTE, EL, NGSS, assessment, and technology.
- Session 1: July 10 - 14
- Session 2: July 31 - August 4
Most workshops are available during both sessions. Attend either week or both! There are numerous workshop options that cover EL, CTE, technology, NGSS, and assessment topics.
Location:
IDEA Center High School
1600 Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
IDEA Center High School
1600 Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
*Registration forms are available for each day.
*You must complete a registration form for each session.
*Certificated staff will be paid hourly at the Professional Activities rate.
Questions about registration? Contact rhoffman@guhsd.net.
