Saturday, February 16, 2019

February 19-22,2019


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The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

WHHS self-identified & WASC confirmed Goals

Activities for the week:  

Monday:        No School: Think about our Presidents 

Tuesday:        Assembly Day: Please see below for more information.

Wednesday:  Regular Day: 

Thursday:      Regular Day: Depart. Chair & Leadership Meeting; 2:00, Rm. E-8
                                      
Friday:           Regular Day

Image result for Staff news  Please join us in welcoming our newest custodian, Iliana  Vargas Garcia. It is great to have you on board!

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Thank you to all of the amazing faculty, staff and students that made our Freshman Showcase night such a success!  We can't begin to recognize all the individual efforts you made to take a cold rainy night and turn it into such a positive experience for so many incoming students and their families.  While we didn't get to show our campus and classrooms, our energy and spirit that makes our facilities shine was nothing less than impressive. With over 800 people in attendance, this was a GREAT SHOWING.   Here are some photos from a wide array of programs and presentations throughout the night. YOU make West Hills the great school community it is! 

ASB Students selling WHHS wear and snacks

Part of our Electives promotion in the Foyer





AVID Presentation with teachers and students


Some of the parents and students in attendance

German Club with Herr Holtzhausen read to chat with the Class of 2023

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Tuesday, Feb. 19 is the "You are Enough--You have Potential" Assembly. In conjunction with the Globetrotter Organization, ASB and our own Guidance office, we wanted to let you know that our special Assembly Tuesday will be very different than our typical spirit assemblies. Our theme is "You Are Enough: You Have Potential", validating and encouraging every person in their life journey to date.  Like Jeff Armstrong, you can work hard, fulfill your school and work passions, and live a fulfilling and wonderful life. There will be a mix of inspiration, celebration, (Honor Roll, Alpha Plus, and Perfect Attendance students) and exhortation to "be your best at any given point and time". A representative from the Globetrotter Organization will be honoring Jeff Armstrong with his family and "retiring" his Generals jersey from his time playing with them. There will also be inspiration from West Hills students and staff video taped for a special message to all in our community, and more. 

We hope everyone in our school community will attend one of the two Assemblies

Please take a look at this Assembly schedule. We look forward to a celebration of the unique gifts and opportunity each of us has and to encouraging students in the same. Go Wolf Pack!

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Friday, February 27: ELPAC testing day: English Learners must be tested annually; This requires testing in speaking, reading, writing and listening by specially trained proctors from the District Assessment office. If students are called out with a pass, please send them right away for this testing. (Select small number of students).

Friday, March 1: PACK DAY (Parents at Class with Kids Day)--minimum day schedule

Monday, March 4: All Faculty and Staff Meeting; 7:45-8:45 in S-8 (bring your devices) 

April 1-12CAASPP Testing CalendarPlease note these special dates / schedules for CAASPP Testing; Monday, April 29 deemed a regular bell schedule day by Internal Auditor (first Monday we return from Spring Break).

April 15-26, 2019: Spring Break--No School 

April 29, Monday: Regular Day due to internal auditor review of our CAASPP Testing schedule. 

May 1-17, 2019: AP Testing weeks

May 22: Multi-Cultural Fair in Gym



Student Learning Outcomes Poster -text with representative images of students


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As always, check out our website for lots of information. Go Wolf Pack!