Weekly Warrior Update

It is hard to believe that we are done with April and entering May. During these last 7 weeks of school, we have many events and activities taking place so please pay special attention to announcements and emails being sent out. The first big item starts next week with AP Testing taking place May 1st – 12th. This testing is only for students that signed up for these tests. All other students will be following their normal class and bell schedule.

In addition, our school and community continue to heal from the tragic event of April 18th. The strength, caring, and compassion of so many have been truly remarkable. Please know that we continue to have social-emotional support available through our Counseling Office and Wellness Center for any student that needs it. Also, I want to pass along that the Celebration of Life for Wesley Welling will be held on Saturday, May 13th, at 10:00am at Calvary Church. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Thank you for reviewing all this information and here is to a positive week in Warrior Country!

Congratulations to our WHS Winter Guard for placing 1st at the WGASC Semi-Finals and earning a Bronze Medal at the Championships!

Next school year, Semester 1 will end on December 22, 2023 for all middle school and high school students. This means that our Semester 1 Final Exams will take place the week of December 18 through December 22.

It is imperative that all students are attending classes these days to take their Final Exams and complete their Semester 1 classes prior to Winter Break. Please do not schedule vacations, trips, or other events that will cause students to miss school on these days.

• Click here to view the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar.

We are excited to announce that the current issue of The Arrow is now available. Please take an opportunity to support our student reporters.

https://issuu.com/westlakearrow/docs/combinepdf_3_

As we look forward to the upcoming summer, there are many opportunities for students to remediate or get ahead in their academic studies. Please see the flyers below for more information and options for these various summer programs.

Attention 12th Grade Students (Class of 2023) - You have the opportunity to apply and be recognized with the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. If you qualify, you will be recognized with a special seal on your diploma and a unique graduation cord to recognize this honor.

If you are interested, the deadline to apply is May 5, 2023. Check your Learn email or the Canvas announcement for the link and additional information.

Please visit our Athletic Website for a list of games taking place this week. We look forward to seeing you at our games!

Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance through Go Fan: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA19099

WHS Athletic Website: https://westlakeathletics.com/

WHS Athletic Calendar of All Games: https://westlakeathletics.com/events

Our next NLI Signing Day will be held on May 3rd. We want to recognize all of our student athletes that will be signing to play at the collegiate level. Please contact Mr. Henderson at chenderson@conejousd.org so we can add you to our list or honorees.

Once again, Body Logic Sports Therapy is hosting an optional Athletic Medical Clearance Day. This event provides students and families an opportunity to complete their Athletic Physical for the 23-24 school year with all proceeds go directly back to WHS Athletics. See the flyer below for more information.

For families not participating in this event, you can complete your Athletic Physicals by going to your family doctor or another healthcare provider.

As a reminder for all of our students, families, community members, and guests, no pets including dogs are allowed on Westlake High School and CVUSD property. This means that when you attend any of our athletic contests, pets must not be brought onto school grounds including the student parking lot, fields, etc. Thank you in advance for following our policies and regulations.

We encourage all students, families, and staff to join our WHS PTSA. This is an organization that directly supports the students and staff of Westlake High School and allows us to provide a high quality educational experience that all students benefit from. Please visit their website to join!

www.whsptsa.com

SCHOOL CENTS UPDATE:

We are currently in 9th place, (30,000 pts away from 8th). We have the rest of April to submit receipts to improve our ranking. Also, all restaurant/ eatery and Easter Bunny Photo receipts earn Triple Points in April!!!!

https://sites.google.com/learn.conejousd.net/westlake-career-education/home

Please see the attached file for the latest information on colleges, scholarships, & job opportunities from your Westlake High School College & Career Center.

Attachments:
CCC Newsletter 04142023.pdf

Make sure to excuse any absence within 72 hours (3 days) by calling our Attendance Line at (805) 373-1790

Students are expected to be in their classroom, ready to learn, when the bell rings. We have extended the passing periods between classes to 8 minutes this year to give students enough time to use the restroom and get to class on time. Please speak with your child about the importance of being on time to classes. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance.

After School detentions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 12K from 3:30-4:30. Our next Saturday School will be held on 9/17/22 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm in room 12K. To get credit for their detention, students must be in detention on time and have work to do.

Below are the consequences for tardies and truancies. This information is available in our student handbook and included in each class' syllabus.

Tardies

• 3 to any one class = after school detention
• 5 to any one class = Saturday School, meet with AP for attendance contract
• 10 to any one class = may be dropped from class with an "F"

Truancy (absent from class without permission, no parent phone call within 72 hours)

• 3 to any one class = Saturday school, meet with AP for attendance contract
• 6 to any one class = may be dropped from class with an "F"

Each week the Weekly Warrior Bulletin is updated with upcoming club meetings, events, and special announcements. The latest Weekly Warrior Bulletin is now online.

Here is a list of all the clubs and interests groups offered at Westlake High School. We hope students will take time to participate in the areas that they are interested in.

• The CVUSD is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment for all students. In alignment with this commitment, an enhanced partnership with WeTip is now available districtwide.
• WeTip is available 24/7 and can be used to report crimes, unsafe conduct, or concerns about people who may harm themselves or others. Through WeTip members of our CVUSD community can easily and confidentially submit reports in three different ways:

• Through this Online Form (available via QR code below)
• Via text message to 844.805.3649
• By phone call to 844.805.3649

• Reports received will be investigated with school officials and in partnership with local law enforcement, as appropriate.
• Posters and flyers with this information will be available on our CVUSD campuses, and a direct link to the WeTip Online Form is available on the homepages of all of our CVUSD school websites.
• WeTip will add an additional layer of support and safety in our school communities.

The Conejo Recreation and Park District are taking applications for Lifeguard and Swim Instructors. Join the Aquatics team for the Summer 2022 season! Flexible schedules, tons of hours, and a fun atmosphere.

Visit your College and Career Center to pick up an application or visit www.crpd.org. Applications are due May 12.

Click here to access Westlake High School's Digital Backpack: a webpage of flyers from community groups/organizations that will be used to reduce the amount of paper that your child takes home in their backpack.

Please Note: The Conejo Valley Unified School District approves flyers from organizations as a community service. The distribution, posting, or publishing of these materials is *NOT* the District's endorsement of the group's activities, products, or services.

• May 1 - 12, 2023 - AP Testing
• May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

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Section 5 of Article IX of the State of California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.” The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v. Connell (35 Cal.3d.899 (1984)), “that all educational activities carried on by public school districts, extra-curricular as well as curricular, must be without cost to the students who participate in such activities.” This same ruling found that “mandatory fees for participating in such extra-curricular activities as drama, music, and athletic competition were illegal under the State Constitution.” Furthermore, they also rejected the argument that “fees could be charged so long as the district waived fees for students who were financially unable to pay.”