Panther Press
Weekly Newsletter - May 21, 2021
Vista High School's Annual Student of the Year Celebration!
This year is a little different and our Celebration is virtual, but these students shine through even with glitchy internet Zoom classes, school closures and constant changes.
Please take some time to watch the slideshow and honor our amazing students by clicking on the picture to the right!
Congratulations to all of our Students of the Year!
VHS Summer School Notification
It is with great excitement that we invite your student to sign up for summer school at Vista High School. We have three different programs occurring throughout the summer.
- Enrichment Program -energize your student with a strong interest in learning and exploration. This free program is open to all incoming VHS students grades 9th-12th. This program is not for credit. Some programs include: Camp Panther, Strength and Conditioning, video game design, among others. For a detailed schedule, go to this link. All classes are subject to sufficient grant funding and sufficient enrollment.
- Credit Recovery Program - through Edgenuity/E2020 for students who received a grade of an F in one or more courses. Vista High School is offering a six week session this year for students to make up a maximum of 20 credits. The six week session will run from June 23th-August 6th.This is a great opportunity to get back on track. Sign-up Today!
- Bridge Program - for our incoming 9th graders and current 10th graders from 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m. This program is not for credit.
Freshman Orientation (August 9 - 13th). Could run parallel to/with Camp Panther
Team-building
Study skills/organization
Campus orientation
ELD-component - TBD
Social/Emotional support
The credit recovery program will begin on June 23rd to August 6th, 2021. Students can attend in person or virtually from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students are allotted up to two courses to make up during the summer. There will be attendance requirements assigned to each course.
If you feel you are interested in attending summer school, please complete the attached form by this Tuesday, May 25th. School counselors will reach out to students via email to confirm summer school course selection. Please check your school email. Space is limited, so please complete this form in a timely manner.
PLEASE NOTE: Courses for remediation will be offered through E2020/Edgenuity and will be limited to Math, English, History and non-Lab Sciences.
One six-week session (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) June 23-August 6th
Students can complete up to two, 10 credit courses, for a total of 20 credits during the 6-week session. Counselors will be assigning courses based on transcript evaluations and progress towards graduation.
New VHS Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
MASK WEARING STILL MANDATORY ON VISTA CAMPUSES
On Monday, May 17, the Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, made this statement that the state will not be changing its face covering guidance to align with the new CDC recommendations for vaccinated people at this time. As a result, face coverings are still required in all CA state office spaces and learning and teaching spaces in our schools and classrooms, including outdoor spaces (except when eating/drinking).
Senior Graduation Information Packet!
Check out the 2020-2021 Graduation Information Packet for information on the ceremony, tickets, cap & gown and much more!!
In-Person Graduation!
Vista High is pleased to announce that senior Graduation ceremonies will be held in person, at the football stadium at 4:00pm on June 18th, 2021. The event will also be live streamed for your convenience.
Current COVID safety protocols will guide the planning of the event and determine the limited number of guests that each graduate may invite to the ceremony.
We requested all Seniors fill out a form and let us know if they plan on attending the ceremony. If you have NOT YET turned in the form(either paper or electronic) please do so HERE.
Final Exams Schedule
Senior Finals Schedule
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
Decision Tree Guidelines
Free Tutoring!
To join the Zoom tutorial sessions, join the Canvas class at this link https://vistausd.instructure.com/enroll/WNGN8X
or email Mrs. Camplisson kimberlycamplisson@vistausd.org.
Athletic Clearance Packet!
Want to play a sport? You will need to fill out this packet and get it signed by a doctor. When you have it complete turn it in to your Coach or the Athletic Trainer.
Graduation Lei Orders from Ohana Creations!
Stay Woke Club
Character Leaders Humane Society Drive!
LGBTQ Support!
Black Student Union
May is Senior Month!
Senior Picnic June 15!
Didn't get your Cap & Gown yet?
Need Senior Info?
Seniors - Quick Survey Needed!
Hey Class of 2021!
I need to know if you have earned any scholarships or awards.
Many 4-year colleges may have included a scholarship as part of your award package (so make sure to check). You may have also applied to a local scholarship and won.
I want to make sure you are included in the Senior Awards Event for EVERY and ALL scholarships you have won.
As well, I want to know WHERE you are headed after graduation. What college have you accepted and signed with, going to community college, military, apprenticeship, etc.
This form will be kept open and you can come back and enter more information or change it as we go. Many seniors win scholarships up to graduation and even after.
College Visits
Visits by college admissions reps are still taking place before and after school. This is a great opportunity for juniors to start their college exploration process so that they can select next year where to apply. All visits are open to any grade level. No sign up is needed, just click on the zoom link at the time of the visit and you're good to go.
Scholarships
From now until the end of April is peak Scholarship season. Seniors need to be searching for and applying for scholarships dollars. There is a scholarship for just about everyone. Make sure your senior is checking the Scholarship Bulletin on a regular basis and checking the College & Career Center google classroom. Many local scholarships will be coming up over the following months and local and regional scholarships are ones our seniors win each year.
Are you interested in starting your own scholarship or have one to promote to our students? Please contact Mr. Soderback (stephensoderback@vistausd.org).
Employment
Employment - Students who are looking for a job can join us every other Tuesday after school for JOB LAB online. Register here for upcoming sessions.
Students who do get a job and are under 18 will need to have a work permit application signed by one of their parents, the new employer and Vista High School. The entire process is done online via email this year. This is the work permit application that needs to be filled in and emailed to Mr. Soderback (stephensoderback@vistausd.org).
Parent Portal Directions - English
Parent Portal Directions - Spanish
If you would like help with any of these Computer Based school applications, fill out the Computer Based Learning Appointment form below and we will contact you to set up an on campus appointment to walk you through!
California Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
Additional Resources for VHS Parents and Students
Hapara Internet Safety and Monitoring
This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.
VHS Title 1, Part A School-Parent Compact
School Accountability Reports (SARC)
State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. A hard copy will be made available upon request at the school site.
The SARC contains all of the following:
- Demographic data
- School safety and climate for learning information
- Academic data
- School completion rates
- Class sizes
- Teacher and staff information
- Curriculum and instruction descriptions
- Postsecondary preparation information
- Fiscal and expenditure data
IMPORTANT INFORMATION π
Counseling & Social Emotional Resources
Social/Emotional Supports & Links
https://vhs.vistausd.org/counseling
Vista Virtual Wellness Center:
Parent & Community Resources
Brother Benno Oceanside Services
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
North County Lifeline Community Resources
Please call: (760) 726-5611 Extension: 71007 or 71008
Suggestions?
Vista High School
Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611
Twitter: @VHSPanthers
Vista High School Honor V Awards
Each year Vista High School celebrates Honor V.
The Honor βVβ Awards originated in 1984, with the first honoree being the late Tony Duran.
Since that time, specially selected individuals are honored each year that have contributed to VHS students and the community over a significant period of time.
Following the ceremony, the awardeesβ names are engraved on a perpetual plaque and are on permanent display in the Honor βVβ Quad at Vista High School.
The Honor V award is the highest award recognized each year at Vista High School.
This Year we are happy to announce that our 2020 Honor V Recipients are :
Sandi Barnes
Theresa McMahon
Tammie Wood
Beverly Taylor
Michelle Gibson
Congratulations to our 2020 Honor V Recipients. We thank you for your dedication and service to our students, staff and school community.
San Diego County Office of Ed School Social Works and Recognition Program Winner
Our very own, Maria Al-Shamma is the very first recipient of the Social Worker of the Year for San Diego County. Maria is such a blessing to our school and to our community! Congratulations on this well deserved honor!
Classic Students Back Five Days a Week!
Vista Unified School District Community Updates
VHS PTSA NEWS!
We'll need to have 12 members in attendance and we'll be taking nominations from the floor for ALL positions on our board.
All interested parties should become members of our association, which they can do through the website Totem, here is the link: https://jointotem.com/ca/vista/vista-high-ptsa
We will send the Zoom link for the association meeting via email to members as well as posting it on our VHS PTSA Facebook page on Monday, April 26th.
Thank you!