Knight News
FHS-National Blue Ribbon and California Gold Ribbon School
Congratulations Brooks Mallory and Jessica Fairbanks
Congratulations to Brooks Mallory and Jessica Fairbanks on being FHS’s nominees for Student Athletes with Character Award! This award is given for recognizing students who have exemplified outstanding character throughout their time in high school. On Monday, February 5, 2018, Brooks and Jessica will be attending the Orange County Association of Athletic Directors dinner at the Anaheim Convention Center to accept this award! Congrats again and Go Knights!
Foothill Madrigal Singers - Riverside City College A Cappella Competition Winners!
Foothill Teams Earn Gold Level at Cyber Patriot X Competition
On Saturday, 1/20, four teams of Foothill students participated in the state round of the CyberPatriot X competition. The students were given a total of six hours to fix three computer images with security vulnerabilities, to solve a packet tracer networking problem, and to take a Cisco networking quiz. The three computer images were each running a different operating system: Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, and Ubuntu 14. All four Foothill teams were ranked in the Gold level. The top 25% of the Gold level teams from the state round will move on to the semifinals in February. Go Knights!
ASB Lights it Up With Our Pep Rally!!
Our dance youth camp perfroming at our basketball game
Clipper Darrell Helped Raised the Noise Level In The Dungeon!
Seniors Knights
Digital Collaboration and Live Feedback in Chemistry Labs
At Foothill High School, in Gypsy Biller’s Honors Chemistry Class, all the laboratory write-ups are completed using Google Docs. Students are paired together to contribute to the online document, as they record data, perform calculations, and provide detailed analysis and reasoning for their results.
The power of using collaborative technologies like Google Docs, is that Ms. Biller is able to give feedback on the fly, as students complete their work. She is able to leave comments, provide instruction, and realign students’ thinking by accessing the laboratory write-up remotely. This shortening of the feedback loop gives students the proper instruction and guidance they need to be successful in their scientific writing. A student stated “it’s nice to be able to get immediate feedback of our work from Ms. Biller, so we can make corrections before we submit the lab report.” Students are gaining valuable experiences using these technologies, as well as understanding how the immediate feedback can guide their learning for continued success.
PSAT Night
Orange Coast College Visits Foothill
Orange Coast College stepped into the College and Career Center. College Representative Ed Cervantes, shared information about campus and programs available to our students. Students were also able to learn about scholarship opportunities.
CSF Membership Drive
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Membership drive is January 29, 2018 thru February 2, 2018. Applications are available for pick up starting Wednesday, January 24, 2018, outside of room 508, in the counseling office and in the front office. Completed applications will be accepted in the gym foyer at lunch. No late applications accepted.
Foothill High School AP Exam Registration January 31st - February 28th
Where do I register? www.totalregistration.net/AP/053234
Are there refunds? No refunds in any amount after March 7th ($5 fee for refund)
Can non-FHS students sign up to take an exam at Foothill?
If we are offering the exam being requested and have space available, yes. Approval is throughMr. D’Errico.
How much do exams cost? $96 per exam
How do I know if I will qualify for a reduced exam fee? If you participate in the Free/ Reduced Lunch Program, the online system will notify the school and Mr. D’Errico will give approval for the fee reduction. If you do not participate in the program, you will need to apply in order for a fee reduction to be approved.
When are AP exams? May 7th-May 18th. Morning exams begin promptly at 7:30AM and afternoon exams begin at 12PM. The date of each exam is pre-determined by the CollegeBoard and cannot be modified or adjusted by individual school sites. Every school giving AP exams will administer them in this window.
What exams does Foothill offer? FHS only offers exams for the AP courses offered here:
Chemistry (5/7, AM) Psychology (5/7, PM)
Spanish Language (5/8, AM) Physics 1 (5/8, PM)
English Literature (5/9, AM) Physics 2 (5/9, PM)
US Gov. & Pol. (5/10, AM) Environ. Science (5/10, PM)
US History (5/11, AM) Art Dig. Portfolios (Due 5/11)
Biology (5/14, AM) Calc AB (5/15, AM)
Calc BC (5/15, AM) Comp. Sci. A (5/15, PM)
French Language (5/15, PM) English Language (5/16, AM)
Statistics (5/17, PM) Microeconomics (5/18, AM)
European History (5/18, PM)
What if I am unable to take the exam on this date? There is a $45 fee to take a late exam and the reason for the exam must fall under certain qualifications (e.g. athletic/ academic contest or event). Late testing must be approved by Mr. D’Errico and the order must be made by the first week in May. All late tests occur May 21st-25th.
AP Contact @ FHS: Brett D'Errico
Snowglobe Dance
Foothill ASB Presents "SNOWGLOBE", a casual dance, at the Foothill Science Center
Friday, February 2, 2018 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m
After the Basketball Game against Canyon.
Tickets on sale the week of January 29th - February 2nd
$10 with ASB, $15 without ASB Tickets also availabe at the door for $20
Desserts and drinks will be provided.
Fun Opportunity for Volunteer Hours
The next Tustin Hanger Half Marathon & 5K is Sunday, March 11, 2018
If you or if you know of anyone that can Volunteer all are welcome and appreciated.
Whether you come alone, bring your Family, Friends or a large Group it will be a Fun time!
This is also a great opportunity for Students or Organizations that may need Volunteer Hours!
Booster Clubs, Charities, Organization, Companies, Schools, ETC… all are encouraged to Volunteer.
Volunteer Sign up is easy… CLICK HERE
to see all available spots & get signed up!
Up Coming Events
Feb 2 - Stag Dance at FHS
Feb 7 - Late Start
Feb 12 - No School-Lincoln Day
Feb 13 -16 - Counselors meet with students to confirm next year course selections
Feb 13 -16 - You Matter/Be Kind Week
Feb 19 - No School-Washington Day