The Royal Decree
Royal High School's Weekly Bulletin: October 22-26, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES: SEMESTER 1
Oct 22-26 - ROYAL VALLEY SPIRIT WEEK (aka Beat Simi)
Oct 26 - 50th Annual Game: Royal vs Simi (Pre-Sale Info below)
Nov 4 - Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back - 1 hour)
Nov 7 - High School 101 Night
Nov 8 - ELAC #2 (English Language Acquisition Committee)
Nov 12- NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day Observed)
Nov 19-23 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 20-Jan 7 - Winter Break
ROYAL VALLEY - BEAT SIMI SPIRIT WEEK
Our big rivalry week is here. See below for key information.
GAME TICKETS
Skip the line... Purchase your tickets online HERE. All students from both Royal and Simi can enter for free with an ASB sticker.
KINGDOM SPIRIT SHIRT SALES & SPIRIT PACKS
The junior class is sponsoring a spirit shirt for Friday. Purchases can be made with cash in ASB for $10. For questions, contact Ms. Fancett. The school store also has green and gold spirit packs on sale for $10.
SPIRIT WEEK
Spirit Week Days are listed below. We encourage all students and staff to participate!
Monday, Oct. 22 "Classier than Simi" (Country Club, "Luxury Brands", Fancy)
Tuesday, Oct. 23 "Peace Out Simi" (Hippie and Flower Child Styles)
Wednesday, Oct. 24 "Simi Can't Sit with Us" (Explained: Pink Day*)
Thursday, Oct. 25 "Nerd" (Dress in a Simi-themed nerd costume)
Friday, Oct. 26 "Green & Gold"
*Pink Day Spirit Shirts (picture below) are available in the school store for $15.
FRIDAY CELEBRATION
Kingdom Carnival is Friday. We will be extending lunch for a spirit carnival in the ASB Patio area.
- Pie a teacher for $1 (bring your dollars and get ready!)
- Royal Flush Dunk Tank for $1
- Quarterback Challenge
- Music, spirit, and more!
STUDENT PREGAME PARTY
Our Student Section leaders will be hosting a pregame party for all students on the ASB Patio starting at 5:30. All students who attend this party enter the game for free.
ALUMNI TAILGATE
The Royal Alumni Association will be hosting a pregame party in the AFJROTC area. You can purchase your tailgate tickets and get other info HERE.
BELL SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY OCT. 26
Period 2 8:00 – 9:41 (101 minutes)
Period 4 9:51 – 11:32 (101 minutes)
LUNCH 11:32 – 12:20 (48 minutes) = KINGDOM CARNIVAL
(Students with Lunch Passes will not be allowed off campus until 11:47, to ensure they have at least 15 minutes to attend.)
Period 6 12:27 – 2:08 (101 minutes)
Period 7 2:15 – 3:04 (49 minutes)
ACADEMICS INFORMATION
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CAS)
The Center for Academic Success offers coaching where teachers and peers are available to meet with students who are experiencing challenges at RHS that impact academic performance and persistence. Learn more about the opportunity to receive free tutoring by clicking the CAS Website.
AERIES PORTAL
Logging in and monitoring your student's grades can all be done from the Aeries portal. The importance of this cannot be communicated enough. Parents and students will be able to better partner with the teachers by monitoring students' grades, attendance, and other important information within Aeries.
OPEN DOORS SURVEY
Beginning this week students will be asked to complete a survey in their English classrooms about their individual expectations and aspirations. We will use this information to help students achieve their full potential as they select courses in future school years.
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Academics Homepage
ARTS INFORMATION
FALL VOCAL CONCERT
"As the Leaves Turn" - Vocal Fall Concert - Wednesday, October 17th, 7:00pm at United Methodist Church. General Admission $12, Students/Alumni/Seniors $10. PreSale tickets on Sale now at www.gofan.co/app/school/ca19002/choir $General Admission $10, Students/Alumni/Seniors $8
HALLOWEEN/FALL LUNCHTIME ART SHOWCASE
Our newly formed Art Club is excited to have a "Halloween/Fall" Lunchtime art display on Oct 29, 30, 31 in Room 2-6 (back of the Library). It will be a display of their own work and some class work. There will also be some interactive Halloween art for guests. For questions contact Ms. Petrocelli.
HAUNTED HALLS 2018
Our theater arts program will be hosting its second annual Haunted Halls on campus on October 27, 29, 30 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. For questions contact Mrs. Karin.
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Athletics Homepage
ROYAL VS. SIMI PRESALE TICKETS - Oct 26 - You can purchase your tickets online HERE and avoid the line!
ADULT SPORTS PASSES AVAILABLE
New adult sports passes are here. This punch card (20 punches) can be used for entry to any of our home sporting event (not including CIF playoffs). Each member of your party entering the game equates to a punch on the card. Passes are valid for the entire 18-19 school year. $110 (20% savings) at the Activities & Athletics office. For questions call extension 2738 or contact Yvette Shuster.
ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Activities Homepage
OFFICIAL KINGDOM SHIRT ON SALE OCT 22
The Class of '20 is holding a fundraiser for all students, staff, and families this fall. They are selling a Kingdom t-shirt especially to be worn during the Royal-Simi Football Game. Shirts are designed, priced to be affordable at $10. All sales are cash and can be handled in person at ASB. Sizes and quantity is limited (500 shirts). Get yours fast! Sales start Oct. 22.
CLASS ADVISORS
Senior Advisor: Mrs. Kari Lev
Junior Advisor: Ms. Jessica Fancett
Sophomore Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Letus
Freshman Class Advisor: Mr. Reid Furlong
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
All Cap and Gown Orders can now be placed online at www.jostens.com.
Parents of seniors were recently mailed a Senior Credit Check form confirming their student's graduation status. If you didn't receive one or have questions, please contact your student's counselor.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
All Seniors MUST take a senior portrait for the Yearbook. Contact O'Connor Bros at 805-306-9542. The deadline to make it into the Yearbook is the end of October.
COUNSELING & COLLEGE INFORMATION
Never Miss an Event for College & Career Planning! TEXT @g8f3bf to the number 81010 to stay up to date with your Royal CCC.
*NEW* ROYAL CCC WEBSITE
Check it out HERE
WEEKLY COLLEGE REP VISITS IN THE CCC ROOM 2-12
Check out who's at Royal this week & Sign-Up
Follow @RoyalHSCounsel on Twitter and Instagram
REMIND: Text @g8f3bf to the number 81010
NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE?
Sign-Up for our Simi Valley School District "Financial Aid Night" on Monday, October 8th 5:30-8:00pm at Santa Susana High School
NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Fill out the Royal Future Form
Visit our Counseling & College-Career Center Homepages
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS - FROM PTSA
WORK EXPERIENCE
GET PAID & EARN ELECTIVE CREDITS
Students with qualifying jobs can join WEE (Work Experience Education) and earn practical arts or elective credits. This class combines on-the-job training with one hour a week of classroom instruction. Classes are semester or year long.
INTERNSHIP CLASSES
Internships can be used as a valuable tool, to gain job experience, strengthen resumes, and receive elective credits. Each semester Royal High School coordinates with community businesses offering student internships.
- Simi Valley Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
- Internships through Chamber of Commerce & the Youth Employment Service
- Teacher Assistant (on campus) and Teachers of Tomorrow (off campus)
If you are interning at a local business, check-in with Mrs. Longo in the Work Experience office 2-11. Your non-paid internship combined with weekly class instruction, may qualify for elective credits.
ROP/CEC
Royal High School students can explore Regional Occupational Program courses which are offered each semester at the Career Education Center at the Camarillo campus, the Moorpark campus and local high schools.
DJ MIXING, BROADCASTING RADIO, PODCASTING ROP CLASS
ADDING STUDENTS UNTIL OCTOBER 24
PLEASE SEE MS. LONGO/MS. PHILLIPS IN ROOM 2-11 IF INTERESTED!
students are introduced to all aspects of radio station programming and production by working on a campus radio station. Students produce content podcasts, live shows, radio documentaries, broadcast news spots. Instruction includes Basic writing for broadcast, audio storytelling and editing. Ethical and legal aspects of broadcast communication and radio journalism are also introduced. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion.
CEC Moorpark, 5700 Condor Drive
Moorpark, California 93021
Wednesdays 4:30-7:30pm (Hybrid)
Registration closes: 10/24/18
Visit our Work Experience and ROP Homepage
PARENT & COMMUNITY INFORMATION
VOODOO ON THE BAYOU - HAUNTED HOUSE TO BENEFIT RHS
Funds raised will benefit Royal students on October 12th (10% of proceedsTHIS FRIDAY!) Over 15,000 square foot of maze awaits you as you enter the Voodoo on the Bayou. Once inside the old bayou house you will feel the intense presents of Voodoo all around you. The unrested occupants you encounter will be the least of your worries once you leave the house and enter the bayou itself. In the marshy swamp area your fears will be tested as unexpected entities lurk throughout the darkness. Once on the bridge you will find a Voodoo House awaiting your entry. Step inside this dwelling of trapped souls into the darkness of Voodoo itself. Quietly weave through the house of dark magic in an attempt to help those who yearn for their release. This year YOUR FEARS WILL BE JUSTIFIED in the Voodoo on the Bayou.
Disclaimer: This haunt is not recommended for children under the age of 13. Any child under the age of 13 MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. We are also still looking for 18 years & older volunteers if anyone wants help out on this night. Questions? Click here.
CLASS OF '88 REUNION
Calling all 1988 Royal High School graduates! Our 30th reunion is October 20th from 12-4pm at the Ranch House in Ojai $85 pp. For more information please call Tara Thomson/Beeh 805 444-9488
"DREAM IT BE" CONFERENCE
The Dream It Be It Conference sponsored by Soroptomist International of Simi Valley will take place November 3rd for girls in grades 8-12 at the new Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Activity Center (4201 Guardian Street, Simi Valley CA 93063). The event runs 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and it is a free event, with breakfast and lunch for the first 100 girls. There will inspiring speakers, and activities will concentrate on goal setting and meeting with career mentors. (See flier below)
Our mission is to positively impact the lives of our students and families. Click Here to learn about PTSA's current meetings, programs, and events.
Follow Royal PTSA on Instagram & Twitter @royalhighptsa
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
Juniors and Seniors: PTA/PTSA offers six (6) different scholarships! To be eligible, you must be a PTSA member in both your junior and senior years and must sign up by October 31st! Also, for anyone doing a CSI project, you must be a PTSA member. Time is running short; join Royal High PTSA now! You may pick up a membership form in the school office or go online to https://rhs-simi-ca.schoolloop.com/ptsa
VOLUNTEER AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN
A variety of opportunities to participate in garden projects, farm projects, skills development projects in woodworking, masonry, mechanical equipment, agriculture, administrative tasks, social media management, etc. and community projects such as the Free Farmers Market, the @SocialFeed hunger project, the Worm Farm etc. Volunteers of all ages accepted, please complete the Participation Form found here. Participants 11-years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the Community Garden Volunteer Manager at (805) 416-8300 or at volunteer@simiatthegarden.org for upcoming volunteer projects, days and times. www.simiatthegarden.org
COLLEGE OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK: UNIVERSITY of PACIFIC
Click here for Admissions Info
Click here for Tuition & Financial Aid Info
Enrollment: 3,630
Acceptance Rate: 65%
DETAILS: University of the Pacific looks like more than 100 acres of New England plunked down in California wine country. With its stately combination of redbrick and ivy, it could be mistaken for an East Coast liberal arts college. But instead of a blanket of snow, Pacific is surrounded by the lush greenery of the San Joaquin Valley. On campus, this increasingly competitive bastion of learning offers its 3,600 undergrads a solid and diverse academic program and scores of things to do when not hitting the books.
With majestic evergreens and flowering trees, Pacific is home to six undergraduate schools and the College of the Pacific, the university’s liberal arts and sciences division. There is also a school of law in Sacramento and a superlative school of dentistry in San Francisco. A biological sciences building provides 54,000 square feet of space for the biological sciences program.
The university-wide general education program has three components: the Pacific seminars, the breadth program, and fundamental skills. All entering students must complete Pacific Seminar I (What Is a Good Society?) and Pacific Seminar II (Topical Seminars on a Good Society) in sequence during their first year, and Pacific Seminar III (The Ethics of Family, Work, and Citizenship) in their senior year. In addition to the seminars, students must complete six or nine courses in the breadth program and must demonstrate competence in writing, math, and reading. Strong departments abound in the schools of engineering, pharmacy, education, and business (with special programs in the arts/entertainment management and entrepreneurship). The sciences, English, communication, and international studies are also strong. A freshman says, “The best academic departments tend to be prepharmacy, predentistry, and the health, exercise, and sports sciences programs, because they do an astounding job of preparing students for their future professions.” Students may also design their own majors with faculty approval.
UOP Student Perspective: “The faculty members are very accessible and always willing to help."
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SVUSD DISTRICT FLIERS - CLICK THESE FOR INFO
HOME OF THE HIGHLANDERS - Est. 1968
Email: harriet.hunsaker@simivalleyusd.org
Website: www.royalhighlanders.org
Location: 1402 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA, United States
Phone: 805-306-4875