THE FRIDAY FORECAST

THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 23, 2020

Class of 2021 Drive Thru Event This Week

This week our Seniors had a chance to pick up their Class of 2021 hoodies and snap some pics at our drive-thru photo booth stations on the way out. Special thanks to our Class of 2021 Committee, Kirsten Thibeault, Kellee Lyons, Andy Schultz, and our ASB students for putting it all together for our Senior class!

THE WEEK IN ADVANCE | SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

MONDAY - OCTOBER 19

  • *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm

  • Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm

  • Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm

  • Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm

  • Voluntary Fall Sports Return to Physical Activity


    TUESDAY - OCTOBER 20

    • *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
    • Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
    • Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
    • Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Free Algebra 2 Tutoring T/TH
    • Virtual College Visit: Air Force ROTC


    WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 21

    • *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
    • Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
    • Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
    • Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Virtual College Visit: Columbia University


    THURSDAY - OCTOBER 22

    • *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
    • Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
    • Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
    • Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Virtual College Visit: Pitzer College, MCPHAS


    FRIDAY - OCTOBER 23

    • *Periods 1-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm

    • Staff/PD/Collaboration/Prep 1:10 pm - 2:30 pm

    • Virtual College Visit: Wake Forest University

    • Student Think Tank Zoom Mtg

    WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING BELL SCHEDULE

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    DISTANCE LEARNING MONTHLY SCHEDULE

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    About our schedule

    • Our distance learning schedule follows the recommended and required amount of instructional time for all students. Additionally, we created tutorial time after lunch for our teachers and students to use for the whole group, small group, or individual instruction, intervention, enrichment, or remediation. This time may also be used for Office Hours, homework time, GLC appointments, Social-Emotional Support, SST, 504, and IEP time.

    Distance Learning Resource Guide

    Take a look through our distance learning schedule, tutorial, expectations, student support, tips for parents, student safety, and tech resources.
    2020-2021 Distance Learning Guide

    News and Announcements

    AP EXAM ORDERING DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 30TH!

    AP Exam Ordering Deadline is October 30th. Please visit the WHS Online Store to purchase your exam. Any questions, please visit the AP Program page. Thanks!

    Return to Physical Activity Update

    Below you will find a video to our Return to Athletics & Performing Arts Parent Informational Video. This video includes all of our safety measures that will be taken, including pre-workout screening, student-athlete arrival procedure, cohort guidelines, facility usage, athletic training services, student-athlete exposure protocol, as well as post-exposure return to play guidelines. After you have completed the informational video, please CLICK HERE to fill out a form acknowledging you watched the video and were informed on the content, requirements, and expectations of returning to physical activity at Walnut High School.


    As a reminder, these are VOLUNTARY workouts that cannot impact the student's grade, playing time, or making the team. These workouts are intended to get our Mustangs back on campus, connected, physically acclimated to conditioning, and necessary movements to prevent injury.


    Your child's head coach or director will be in contact regarding the next steps. Please click the link below to watch our informational video.


    We are looking forward to seeing our students back on campus, one step at a time!

    Walnut High School Return to Physical Activity Parent Informational Video

    2020 WHS Teacher of the Year | Mr. Jerry Knox

    Yesterday, our district office delivered a special gift basket to our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jerry Knox. Congratulations, Mr. Knox, on over 25 years of dedicated service to Walnut High School, our students, and the community. You represent the Walnut Way since the moment you stepped foot on campus!
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    on campus safety screening

    For your safety, if you or your student come onto campus to pick up instructional materials, play sports, or have an appointment, please be aware you will be asked to fill out a visitor/parent/student assessment. Due to Covid- 19 the assessment is required by the State and the form itself is "CONFIDENTIAL."


    The questions are as follows:

    1. Are you experiencing any symptoms such as current or recent fever (100.4° or higher), chills, cough, shortness of breath or respiratory illness, sudden lack of taste or smell, or sudden onset of unexplained gastrointestinal illness?


    2. Have you been in close contact** with any person who has tested positive COVID-19 within the last 14 day?


    3. Have you or anyone living with you been out of the country within the last 14 days?

    **CLOSE CONTACT is defined as: Being within approximately 6 feet of a COVID-19 case for 10 minutes or more; close contact can occur when having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (being coughed on).


    Please note: If you answer YES to any of these questions, please do not come to campus. We appreciate your efforts to keep us all safe during these uncertain times.

    WolfCorp's CAD Workshop

    WolfCorp's Robotics Club created a workshop to introduce people to Computer Aided Design (CAD). Join our students on Tuesday, 10/20/20 at 2:30 pm to learn more about CAD.


    Click Here to sign up!

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    WHS Emotional Support Resources

    We are here for you! WHS has converted all our counseling services to remote (phone, video, and email) during this time of temporary remote instruction. Reach out to us using the tools below if you are in need of someone to talk to.
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    Celebrate Your Child's Birthday on our Marquee!

    BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

    Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!

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    TUTORING RESOURCES

    Do you need Algebra 2 Help? Mr. Luu is here to help you!

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    Mt. Sac Online | Free Math & Science Tutoring

    Free High School Math & Science tutoring at Mt. Sac starting October 12th - December 10th, Monday-Thursday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.


    Click on the link below to register.

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    CSUF Free Tutoring for k-12 students

    Cal State Fullerton is offering a free Virtual Tutoring program at Cal State Fullerton for students. Tutoring services are for K-12 students in various subjects. Below is a short description for your convenience.

    The College of Education at California State University, Fullerton has created a free virtual tutoring program for 1st-12th grade. This tutoring program includes math, science, language arts and social studies. In addition, the program has tutors who can tutor students who are taking high school Spanish or French, and students who are participating in dual immersion programs. Please use this link to sign up for a date, time and subject area: https://virtualteachingcoecsuf.as.me/schedule.php

    Tech Tips for Parents

    • WVUSD created a website for technology tips for parents on how to get onto Google classroom, Student Portal, Aeries, and other tutorial videos. We also added some tech tip tutorial videos below.
    • CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE

    2021 Yearbooks are still on sale!

    Yearbooks are for sale for only $90 until November 1st. Click here to buy your 2021 WHS Yearbook! Act now before the price increases.


    Head to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code: 2864

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    MUSTANG CAREER CENTER | IG PAGE & College Information

    Below is a list of upcoming webinars. Students can access all Zoom links by logging in with their student email at http://tiny.com/y6tuulyr.

    College Season is here | Time to represent!

    It’s time to show us your favorite colleges/universities, and vocational or military programs by wearing your best gear every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through fall semester.


    We can’t wait to see which schools interest you the most!

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    ATTENDANCE COUNTS!

    Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not on camera at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.


    If your student is having difficulty logging in, please contact your teacher immediately, and remember to clear their attendance by the end of the day.


    All single period absences will need to be reconciled through the attendance office by the student. If marked absent, students will receive an email from the attendance office notifying them that they have been marked absent. The notification will include the date and period of the absence. The student will need to contact the Attendance Department to make any necessary corrections to their individual period attendance. For full-day absences, a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office by the end of the day.


    We are so happy to see all of our students online and learning. They are working hard and making us proud. Keep up the great work!



    Attendance Reporting Hotline:


    • 9 & 10 Grades: 909-594-1333 Ext. 43642
    • 11 & 12 Grades : 909 - 594-1333 Ext 43625

    Need Transcripts?

    If you need a transcript, you can see it on your Student Portal or go to our website at www.walnuths.net and click under the students tab. Make an account on Parchment and view it free or have one sent. If you need it in another format, please contact our front office for help!

    WHS Kitchen: Serving Free Grab and go Meals

    The WHS Kitchen is serving daily M - F - 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.


    Please see the map below.

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    COUNSELING CORNER

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    Juniors | PSAT/NMSQT Survey

    Please take the time to complete the following survey https://forms.gle/UaPPgBJxtjNEjoy58 regarding the PSAT/NMSQT. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, we cannot guarantee that we are able to administer the PSAT/NMSQT exam on Tuesday, January 26th. In the event guidelines allow WHS to administer the test we need to know how many JUNIORS are interested.


    Please complete the survey by November 10th.


    If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Nunez at snunez@wvusd.org or Ms. Alegre aalegre@wvusd.org.

    Seniors! A message from your Senior GLCs

    Check out the latest issue of the Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter. Big shout out to Senior GLCs Ms. Hoyos and Mrs. Nunez for all their hard work and dedication to our Senior class!

    Financial Aid & Scholarships Fair

    Get FREE help filling out your financial aid application! High school seniors and parents are encouraged to attend this event to obtain assistance with completing the FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application. This event will be a virtual webinar presentation with LIVE Q&A sessions.


    In order to be processed, registration MUST be in the high school senior's name. Register Now!


    Time & Location:

    Saturday, October 17th, 2020

    Virtual Webinar

    Itinerary:

    9am - 9:30am: Welcome

    9:30am - 11am: FAFSA/CADAA Application Workshop/PPT

    11 - 12: LIVE Q&A

    11 - 12pm: Scholarships and Admissions and Records Workshops*

    12:00pm - 1:00pm: Resource Fair

    1 - 2pm: LIVE Q&A

    1 - 2pm: Scholarships and Admissions and Records Workshops*

    *The 11am and 1pm Scholarships and Admission and Records workshops will have their individual Zoom meeting ID that will be shared during the Webinar.

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    2021-22 FAFSA

    The 2021-22 FAFSA form is now available at http://fafsa.gov Fill it out ASAP to get as much financial aid as possible!
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    Collegewise | Runway : A Wiser Path to College

    Hey Mustangs!

    Our partners at Collegewise have launched Runway, a free series of college planning programs and resources, carefully structured to give students and parents the tips, tools, and timelines they need to reach their college goals in the year (the experience, really) that is 2020. There are specific programs for all high school grade levels and we are one of the very first districts to get access to this programming.


    This program is available to all of you and there is no cost for access.


    Please see the attached flyer for more details, and to sign up.

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    WebGrants 4 Seniors

    SENIORS, your GPA has been uploaded to the California Student Aid Commission for Cal Grant Verification.


    You can create an account on https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ to view your status.

    UC Application Tutorial!

    Each video explains how to complete the nine sections of the UC application. Please use this resource when applying to the UC System.


    Deadline to apply to UC is November 30th!

    AP Informational Webinar

    Instructional Deans, Marta Dibell and Nelson Chen, recorded an AP Informational Webinar for our parents and students discussing all things AP for the 2020-2021 school year.


    Topics that were covered include:

    • myap.collegeboard.org account and student resources
    • College Board important updates regarding 2021 exams
    • WHS exam ordering process and important deadlines
    • Policy on "self-studying students"
    • AP Scholar tips and recommendations
    • AP exam schedule


    Watch the informational video below!

    Untitled: Sep 24, 2020 3:53 PM

    College Application Night and Financial Aid Night Video Links

    In case you missed it, check out our GLC's link for College Application Night and Financial Aid Night.


    We also posted a Financial Aid Q & A below.

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    Financial Aid Night 2020

    Class of 2021 | GLC Office Hours

    Every Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, our Class of 2021 GLCs will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding Senior year.
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    Student CLASSROOM Expectations

    • Teachers will be taking attendance everyday. Students will need to keep their cameras for attendance, participation, and checking for understanding. Teachers will let students know if they can turn off their camera during certain times in the class.
    • Students are not allowed to record without teacher permission.
    • New legislation (AB 77) states that if a student is absent 3 days in the week, the parent will be contacted to support the student to re-engage with Distance Learning.
    • Normal grading policy begins the first day of school. Teachers will cover their grading policy in their syllabus as well as in their Back to School Night presentation.
    • More information regarding Distance Behavioral Expectations is located below .

    WVUSD Distance Learning Behavioral Expectations for Students

    Students at all levels are now engaging in Distance Learning. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Distance Learning Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents.

    GLC Listing

    9th GRADE (Class of 2024)

    Nathan Newman (A – Li) nnewman@wvusd.org

    Jenny Alegre (Lo – Z) aalegre@wvusd.org


    10th GRADE (Class of 2023)

    Jennifer Tucker (A – Li) jtucker@wvusd.org

    Jeff Jacks (Lo – Z) jjacks@wvusd.org


    11th GRADE (Class of 2022)

    Ken McDill (A - Li) kmcdill@wvusd.org

    Corolar Schultz (Lo – Z) cschultz@wvusd.org


    12th GRADE (Class of 2021)

    Viviana Hoyos (A – Lo) vhoyos@wvusd.org

    Sonia Nunez (Lu – Z) snunez@wvusd.org


    ADP (Academic Design Program)

    Elisabeth Everts eeverts@wvusd.org


    Intervention Counselor

    Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

    Virtual Tour of Walnut High School

    Due to our current circumstances, we cannot give you a physical tour of our campus, but instead, we used a 360-degree camera to help you get familiar with Walnut High School. I encourage you to click on the link, use your computer or mobile device to move around, and see what Walnut High School has to offer. Use this virtual tour to click on photos, learn more information, as well as hear voice-overs from our staff members. Below is a quick overview of our virtual tour and a map of all our scenes.


    Our Virtual Tour is located on our webpage under "About Us" if you ever need access for future reference.

    Virtual Tour of Walnut High School
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    Walnut High School

    Due to COVID 19 our office is CLOSED.

    However, our office staff is available to assist you by phone at (909) 594-1333.

    Our office is open (by phone) from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.