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: Late Start Day: Departments and / or PLC teams meeting 7:45-8:45
Tuesday: Regular Day:
Wednesday: Regular Day
Thursday: Regular Day: Department Chair meeting; 2:00 Rm. E-8
Friday: Regular Day: Lunch time Pep Rally / First home Football game
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| ASB led our first "Back to School" lunch time pep rally in the Pit Friday. Great Job ASB! |
Thank you for the lovely start with students! We are still working out some student schedules and balancing classes so we appreciate very much your patience with us and with the process. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to GUIDANCE and INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION Departments! We are trying to find solutions that work for everyone and know this has not been easy to date. Thank you to teachers who have too many students in your sections (there is just a few of you....) We are working on those solutions as well.
Important dates from our Bell Schedule coming up....
August 22, Thursday: First Department Chair meeting of the year: Agenda
Picture Make Up Day: Any faculty or staff without an ID
picture please go to Gym Foyer any time this day to get
photo for ID. (Students go during non-class time).
September 2, Monday: Labor Day--No School
September 4, Wednesday: Back to School Night for parents:
Student / Parent Handout (schedule of the night)
September 17 (last names A-K) and September 18 (last names L-Z):
Unity Days for 10th grade in Gym
Teachers of 10th graders please join us 1 or both days / Request Sub / Any
teacher willing and able to join us--please do! We need you!
September 20: Minimum Day: 6 Weeks Progress grades
IMPORTANT REMINDERS for the Week
Enrollment and master schedule is not final until the third Friday of the year--August 31. If the expected number of students do not attend or more students than expected show up, classes may be closed or added as needed. Therefore, PLEASE keep the following in mind:
** TIMELY & CORRECT ATTENDANCE TAKING IS
MASSIVELY IMPORTANT***
Thank you all for your attention to this critical component of our school program. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk with Laura Devore in Attendance or a VP.
(a) tell any student who asks about "moving classes" that they need to go see their Counselor.
(b) Keep any student who is on your roster for that period in class with you even if you are above 38 or the maximum number of students you believe you should have. Carrie Gaeir is working closely with Guidance to balance classes.
(c) Please do not share how many "open" seats you may or may not have in any one class period. Refer all students with these questions to the Counseling office.
Information Regarding Chromebooks and Library Hours
- 9th grade students checked out Chromebooks these last few days with Global Studies classes. THANK YOU GLOBAL STUDIES TEACHERS! Students must have their Responsible Use Policy signed by parent and with them to get a Chromebook. For all students, the deadline for purchasing an insurance warranty is September 30th. Go to GUHSD Chromebook Insurance for more info
- If you have a broken or missing Chromebook or charger from the summer - or if you have a new 10th-12th grader who needs to check out a Chromebook - go to the library this week between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm when you do not have class or with permission from your teacher.
- The library will be open for regular use starting next week.
(d) Please check your mailbox in the Main office each day and sign in each day. This is critical for payroll and timely sharing of information / retrieval of information, particularly if you have a Period 3 ("Homeroom") class.
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| Teacher had variety of quotes on tables and students talked with one another to "break the ice". |
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| Teacher added a "positive place" in the classroom for students to post good thoughts and to take one if having a tough day. |
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| Another type of ice breaker--students were having fun and there might have been a probability lesson in there too... |
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| A bit hard to read..but ice breakers posted and groups of students answered to get to know each other. "What did you do this summer?" and "What would do if you won a million dollars?" etc.... |
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| Students read and self-assessed and groups of students talked to get to know each other (Art Class) |
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