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Arroyo Seco Jr. High School -- March 5, 2023
Principal's Message / Mensaje del Director
Please take a look below at information about upcoming dates, including CAASPP Testing. Check out the flyers below for additional information about the upcoming SCV Teacher Recruitment Fair, and the City of Santa Clarita's Youth Arts Showcase.
Please note that the 3rd quarter ends on March 17 and Arroyo Seco's Open House will be on March 30 (more information to follow).
Families of 8th Graders, please see the flyer below about Saugus High School's upcoming 8th Grade Centurion Connection event on March 16. Please also see the list below of activities in March and April for 8th graders going to Saugus High. If your 8th grader will NOT be attending Saugus High School in the fall, please contact Arroyo Seco's Registrar, Stacy Galdi, at 296-0991 ext. 1130 or option 2, or ASRegistrar@hartdistrict.org. It's important that we have this information so that we can help facilitate your child's transition to the correct high school.
Thank you for your support and have a great week!
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Hola Familias de Seco,
Por favor, eche un vistazo a continuación la información sobre las próximas fechas, incluyendo CAASPP Testing. Echa un vistazo a los folletos a continuación para obtener información adicional acerca de la próxima Feria de Reclutamiento de Maestros SCV, y la Ciudad de Santa Clarita's Youth Arts Showcase.
Tenga en cuenta que el 3er trimestre termina el 17 de marzo y la Casa Abierta de Arroyo Seco será el 30 de marzo (más información a continuación).
Familias de los estudiantes de 8vo grado, por favor vean el volante a continuación sobre el próximo evento Centurion Connection de 8vo grado de Saugus High School el 16 de marzo. Por favor, también vea la lista de abajo de las actividades en marzo y abril para los estudiantes de 8 º grado que van a Saugus High. Si su hijo/a de 8vo grado NO asistirá a Saugus High School en el otoño, por favor póngase en contacto con la Registradora de Arroyo Seco, Stacy Galdi, al 296-0991 ext. 1130 u opción 2, o ASRegistrar@hartdistrict.org. Es importante que tengamos esta información para que podamos ayudar a facilitar la transición de su hijo a la escuela secundaria correcta.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y que tengan una gran semana!
Upcoming Dates and EventsMarch 17: End of 3rd Quarter March 30: Open House March 30 & 31: Minimum Days dismissal at 11:50 am April 3-7: No School (Spring Break) April 28: End of 4th Quarter Progress Report Period May 8-19: CAASPP Testing Window May 29: No School (Memorial Day) June 1: Last Day of School (Minimum Day dismissal at 11:50) | CAASPP Testing May 8-19 The state-mandated CAASPP testing will be held from May 8 through May 19. Students will follow a regular bell schedule and will test in their own academic classrooms with their own teachers (typically no more than two class periods of testing a day). Please encourage your children to do their best and take it seriously while not stressing over the tests. Please help minimize absences as much as possible during this time as the student participation rate does impact the overall score the school receives. We also recommend making sure your child is well rested and fed so they can perform to the best of their ability. As has been the case all year, students are able to receive free breakfast and lunch on campus. Thank you for your support! | 8th Grade Transition to Saugus High School Activities
If your 8th grader will not be attending Saugus High, please contact Seco's Registrar, Stacy Galdi ASRegistrar@hartdistrict.org at ext. 1130 or option 2. |
Upcoming Dates and Events
March 17: End of 3rd Quarter
March 30: Open House
March 30 & 31: Minimum Days dismissal at 11:50 am
April 3-7: No School (Spring Break)
April 28: End of 4th Quarter Progress Report Period
May 8-19: CAASPP Testing Window
May 29: No School (Memorial Day)
June 1: Last Day of School (Minimum Day dismissal at 11:50)
CAASPP Testing May 8-19
8th Grade Transition to Saugus High School Activities
- March 14th -- Athletics / ASB (PE classes in Arroyo Seco's MPR, KHall)
- March 15th -- Elective Day (PE classes in KHall)
- March 16th -- ROTC (PE classes in KHall)
- March 16th -- 8th Grade Centurion Connection at 5:30 pm at Saugus High School
- March 21 -- Counselor Presentation (History classes in KHall)
- April 10-14 -- Registration by Team (History classes in KHall)
If your 8th grader will not be attending Saugus High, please contact Seco's Registrar, Stacy Galdi ASRegistrar@hartdistrict.org at ext. 1130 or option 2.
Summer School
Hello parents! It is time to register students for summer school. Here are the dates, places and links:
Summer IMPACT program for 7th grade students who failed one or more classes:
Summer School is held at Sierra Vista or Placerita
Dates are June 20 - July 31; 8:30 - 1:45
Credit Recovery Program for 8th grade students not meeting promotion credit requirements:
Summer School is held at Saugus, Hart, and Canyon
Dates are July 3 - July 31; 8:30-1:45
Promoting 8th grade students who want to take health to get ahead:
(This course is only offered online. Please still register for a high school site.)
Dates are July 3 - July 31



City of Santa Clarita Youth Arts Showcase
City of Santa Clarita, Newhall Community Center introduce their 7th Annual Youth Art Month Celebration, The Youth Arts Showcase, Painters, Pictures, & Prose Contest! This is an annual visual and literacy arts contest showcasing the artistic talents of youth in our community. Public, private, and homeschooled students, grades K-12, within the City of Santa Clarita are invited to submit their original creative work. Entries from 13-18 years old will also qualify for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Young Artists & Authors Showcase.
When: Saturday, March 25th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market Street
Entry Deadline: March 13, 2023
For more information or to obtain an entry form, please go to the following link: https://santaclaritaarts.com/youth-arts-showcase/

Three Strikes Policy

Arroyo Seco Jr. High School
Nondiscrimination Policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, 504 complaints, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
El Distrito Escolar William S. Hart Union High prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo sobre las bases de la raza real o percibida, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, ascendencia, religión, edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual, o cualquier otra base prohibida por las leyes estatales y federales de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar William S. Hart Union High también proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las preguntas relacionadas con la discriminación, los derechos civiles, las quejas 504, el Título II y/o el Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
The William S. Hart Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its program or activities. The William S. Hart Union High School District offers classes in many career and technical education program areas in 13 California industry sectors, 26 career and technical education pathways, and 70 career technical education courses under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact the CTE Director: Dr. Carolyn Hoffman, CTE Director, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350,(661) 259-0033, extension 228, choffman@hartdistrict.org. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Mr. Mark Crawford
District Title IX Coordinator
William S. Hart Union High School District
21380 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (661) 259-0033 ext. 316
Mrs. Erum Velek
District 504 Coordinator
William S. Hart Union High School District
21380 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (661) 259-0033 ext. 212
studentservices@hartdistrict.org
Mr. Mark Crawford
District Title II Coordinator
William S. Hart Union High School District
21380 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (661) 259-0033 ext. 316