The Friday Forecast
The Week of January 13-17, 2020
Join us for Open House on Thursday, Jan 16!
Attention Walnut High Community! Join us on January 16 from 6-8 pm spotlighting our Academics, Athletics, Activities, Arts, Clubs, and Student Performances. Meet current students, faculty, and discover what makes Walnut High School such a special place.
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS: SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY -JANUARY 13
*Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 7:50 am-2:45 pm
Club's Interested in having an Info Table during Open House stop by ASB to Sign up
Community Club Meeting - 6:30pm - Library
Fundraiser: Class of 2021: Mochi Ice Cream Mondays - In front of ASB
Winter Formal Tickets for purchase & Date Passes Available @ ASB
Student tutoring in the library- M/T/TH- 3 PM – 4:30 PM
TUESDAY - JANUARY 14
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 15
THURSDAY - JANUARY 16
FRIDAY - JANUARY 17
SATURDAY- JANUARY 18
- Club Event: Science Olympiad 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Glen A. Wilson High School, 16455 Wedgework Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA) Events
- Dance Team Competition @ Rancho Bernardo HS 1 PM – 2 PM Events
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
Walnut ASB Holds Winter Sports Rally
Today, our ASB students held a Winter Sports Rally for our Basketball & Soccer programs as well as our Girls Water Polo team. Best of luck to our Winter Sports as they started league this week.
Passport to Your Success
We will be passing out Passports as you enter Open House to our first 300 visitors. Make sure to check out all the different areas (Gym, MPR, PAC, and Classrooms) to earn some Walnut Swag!
Walnut High Community Club Selling Food at Open House
Don't have time to eat before Open House? The Walnut High Community Club has you covered! Stop by the MPR from 5:30 - 7:30 pm to grab some Pizza, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Boba, and more ...
Important Parent Information Nights
January 21 - IBDP/IBCP Parent Information Night for Class of 2022 - 6:30 pm - PAC/MPR
January 22 - PLTW Comp. Science Parent Information Night for Class of 2024 - 6:30 pm - PAC
January 23 - ADP Parent Information Night - 6:30 in the MPR
January 28 - IBDP Parent Information Night for Class of 2024 - 6:30 pm - PAC
January 29 - PLTW BioMed Parent Information Night for Class of 2023 - 6:30 pm - PAC
January 30 - AP Parent Information Night - 6:00 pm in the PAC
ADP PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - JAN. 23
The Academic Design Program (ADP) is a standards-based, integrated approach to learning. Using the Design-Based Learning methodology, Math, Social Science, and English are brought together as the students work through real-world problems in search of real-world solutions.
Program Benefits
- Meets A-G requirements (i.e., college or university prep)
- Small learning community--class sizes smaller than average
- ADP classes are scheduled for up to three periods a day, allowing students to participate in a full selection of electives and other activities for the remainder of the school day
- Chromebooks, desktop computers, and iPads using word processing, design, photo, movie, music
- One, two, and three-year program participation options
- Opportunity for involvement through ADP Council and classroom leadership
The Academic Design Program emphasizes the 5 C's of Common Core:
- Creativity: students design original solutions to multidimensional problems; they build 3-dimensional objects and structures
- Collaboration: students work in teams, sharing ideas and drawing conclusions from the interactions; work-based learning experiences are built in to Challenges through the year
- Critical Thinking: all solutions to problems must be "never before seen" and apply the concepts of core academic subjects
- Communication: students have informal class discussions and reflections of the curriculum verbally and/or in writing; they present solutions live, in class or via other multi-media resources
- Citizenship: students are in work groups throughout the year and have rights, privileges and responsibilities within those groups as well as across the program
The ADP Team:
CSF Applications Deadline February 21
Attention all students interested in joining CSF. Please see Ms. Dibell during lunch or tutorial if you have any questions. Applications are due February 21 by 3:00 pm. Click the link below for the application.
Walnut Baseball Spring Clean "Clothes 4 Cash" Clothing Drive
Time to clean out your closet and donate some clothes to support our baseball program. Drop off clothes on January 18 from 8-10 am in the MPR.
SPREAD THE WORD TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Join the Walnut Valley Family! Attend one of our upcoming Information Meetings to learn about District of Choice, Parent Employment, Inter-District Transfer Permit, Caregiver enrollment options.
Next enrollment meeting: January 22 - 6:30pm - Westhoff Elementary School
Art Competition for the PAC 20th Anniversary!
The Performing Arts Center is turning 20! There will be a gala celebrating 20 years of performing arts at WHS on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM. Be sure to save the date.
To celebrate, we are holding an art competition with the theme Celebrating the Arts: Past, Present, and Future. All current students and alumni are encouraged to submit their work.
Practice SAT Test at the Walnut Library!
Walnut Library will have a practice SAT Test and review in February. Any teen that would like to take the practice test should register at the library. The test is free.
School Lunch Policy
Due to safety concerns, we DO NOT accept student lunches in the office. We understand the importance of student nutrition, but we encourage students to either purchase lunch at school or bring their lunch from home. Food, drinks, or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Please Note: Parents can now access the Food Services Department from our website under the Parents tab. On that page, parents can set up and deposit funds into their student's lunch account for purchasing lunch on campus.
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES:
- ELPAC (EL STUDENTS) - February 3-7
- SBAC PRACTICE - March 10 & 12
- SBAC (11TH grade) - March 17, 19, 24 & 26
- CAST (11TH Grade) - March 31
- INTERIM ASSESSMENTS FOR 9TH & 10TH GRADE EL STUDENTS - March 16
- AP/IB EXAMS - May 4- May 22
MT. SAC PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Seniors who will take advantage of the Mt. SAC Connect 4 Program which gives them priority registration in the fall
Speech Trek Contest sponsored by the America Association of University Women
Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering Femineer Day Camp
Walnut/Diamond Bar Rotary Speech Contest February 18
Each contestant will receive a prize along with breakfast for them and two guests!
GLC Listing
9th GRADE (Class of 2023)
Sarah Doramus (interim) (A – Li, ext. 43649)
Jeff Jacks (Lo – Z, ext. 43626)
10th GRADE (Class of 2022)
Ken McDill (A - Lo, ext. 43635)
Corolar Schultz (Lu – Z, ext. 43630)
11th GRADE (Class of 2021)
Viviana Hoyos (A – Lo, ext. 43641)
Sonia Nunez (Lu – Z, ext. 43616)
12th GRADE (Class of 2020)
Nathan Newman (A – Lo, ext. 43632)
Jenny Alegre (Lu – Z, ext. 43644)
ADP (Academic Design Program)
Elisabeth Everts (ext. 34264)
Intervention Counselor
Jennifer Peiten (ext. 43663)
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS - SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
Please review the website calendar www.walnuths.net for Sports Activities!
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 15
- Freshman/ JV Boys' Basketball vs Los Altos @ Los Altos High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Los Altos High School 15325 Los Robles Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745)
- JV Boys' Soccer vs Los Altos @ Walnut High School *** Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV/ Varsity Girls' Soccer vs Los Altos @ Los Altos High School ***Away 3:15 PM (Los Altos High School 15325 Los Robles Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745)
- Varsity Girls' Water Polo vs Charter Oak @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity/ JV Girls' Basketball vs Los Altos @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV Girls' Water Polo vs Charter Oak @ Walnut High School ***Home 4:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs Los Altos @ Walnut High School ***Home 6:30 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
FRIDAY - JANUARY 17
- JV Girls' Water Polo vs TBA- Los Altos Tournament (TBA)
- Varsity Girls' Water Polo vs TBA- Nogales Tournament (TBA)
- JV/Varsity Wrestling- TBA Ayala Invitational @ Ayala High School ***Away 12 PM (Ayala High School)
- Varsity/ JV Girls' Wrestling vs TBA- Ayala Invitational @ Ayala High School ***Away 12 PM (Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709)
- JV Girls' Water Polo vs Upland- Los Altos Tournament ***Away 2:50 PM
- JV Boys' Soccer vs West Covina @ West Covina High School ***Away 3:15 PM (West Covina High School 1609 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91791)
- JV/ Freshman Basketball vs West Covina @ West Covina High School ***Away 3:15 PM (West Covina High School 1609 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91791)
- JV/ Varsity Girls' Basketball vs West Covina @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre RD Walnut, CA 91789)
- JV/ Varsity Girls' Soccer vs West Covina @ Walnut High School ***Home 3:15 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
- Varsity Boys' Basketball vs West Covina @ Walnut High School ***Home 6:30 PM (Walnut High School 400 N. Pierre Rd Walnut, CA 91789)
SATURDAY -JANUARY 18
- Boys' Water Polo Banquet
- JV Girls' Water Polo vs TBA- Los Altos Tournament
- Varsity Girls' Water Polo vs TBA- Nogales Tournament
- JV/ Varsity Girls' Wrestling vs TBA- Ayala Invitational @ Ayala High School ***Away 9 AM (Ayala High School 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709) Athletics
- JV Wrestling vs TBA- Bonita Tournament @ Bonita High School ***Away 9:30 AM (Bonita High School 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750) Athletics
- Dance Team Competition @ Rancho Bernardo HS 1 PM – 2 PM
