Brahma Briefing
Week Six - September 14 - 18, 2020
Welcome to Week Six!
Hello Brahma Parents & Guardians,
This week marks the end of our 6-Week Grading Period. Important, our 6-Week Grading Period is a progress report grade that does not appear on your son's and daughter's official transcript. Grades are updated in Parent Portal and you can click HERE to access Aeries Portal.
Also this week we have two important post-secondary activities that you won't want to miss.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM is our Virtual College Financial Aid Workshop! Click HERE to access the presentation.
- Thursday, September 17, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM is our Virtual College Fair! Click HERE to access our College Fair.
Best Regards,
Reuben Jones
Principal
*Click on any day below to open the full Calendar
DBHS Distance Learning Resources
SEL During Distance LearningThis Mindfulness site is dedicated to providing you with some resources to deal with any feelings you may have. Your GLCs want you to know that how you're feeling is valid, during this unusual time. | Calendar September 2020DBHS SCHOOL CALENDAR Our Distance Learning calendar is subject to change as we respond to the Health Department guidelines and mandates. | Bell ScheduleDBHS SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE According to State Assembly Bill 77, Distance Learning is 240 instructional minutes per day. We meet everyday for six (6) forty (40) minute class periods. |
SEL During Distance Learning
This Mindfulness site is dedicated to providing you with some resources to deal with any feelings you may have. Your GLCs want you to know that how you're feeling is valid, during this unusual time.
Calendar September 2020
DBHS SCHOOL CALENDAR
Our Distance Learning calendar is subject to change as we respond to the Health Department guidelines and mandates.
NEED Tutoring? Free Tutoring from CSF!CSF Peer (Virtual) Tutoring is here! 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Monday – Thursday. All students who plan to attend tutoring will need to fill out a waiver and RSVP 24 hours in advance. Links to tutoring are in the Grade Level Google Classrooms. |
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Important Update from Our GLCs
Hello Brahmas,
Important Update: This Friday, September 18, 2020 is the Last Day to Drop a Class.
The last day for student’s to drop a class without it showing on their transcript is this Friday, September 18, 2020.
Please contact your GLC if you have any questions. Click HERE to contact your GLC.
Collegeboard SENIOR Scholarships
Students and parents: We encourage seniors to sign up for the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program and start earning chances at scholarships. Students and parents can also take advantage of these resources this fall:
- View Collegeboard's recent webinar, Applying to College During a Pandemic, for seniors and their parents.
- Visit Collegeboard's Class of 2021 page for college planning resources in response to covid-19 to help your seniors stay on track for college.
We encourage seniors to get ahead on the FAFSA® by visiting www.getfafsahelp.org to sign up early for Wyatt℠, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers their questions by text.

Do you want to get involved in a club but don’t know where to start????
Check out this club rush document that gives you an overview of over 50 of the active clubs on campus! Follow @DiamondBarIOC on Instagram to see different clubs highlighted for the next couple of weeks!
If you are interested in any of these clubs, please go ahead and click on the google form link to apply and be a part of that club(s). If you aren’t sure what club you want to join, that’s totally fine! You can check out what type of club it is by reading their description or watch a video with their officer board explaining more of what their club is about!!
Have fun with this new process of Club Rush! Check out our IOC instagram (@diamondbarioc) for more information and promotions for our clubs on campus. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by DMing us on our instagram account or emailing us at dbhsioc.usb@gmail.com!
*Listed below are a few examples of clubs you can join!
United Student Body (USB)
2021 USB Applications
Applications for the United Student Body are available online now. Do you want to run for Executive Board? Would you like to apply to be a United Student Body Commissioner. You may access all of the applications by clicking HERE. Executive Board Applications are due on September 24, 2020. Commissioner Applications are due October 2, 2020.
DBHS ATHLETICS - UPDATES
PREPARATION FOR RETURN TO ATHLETICS
WVUSD is currently working on an action plan for student-athletes to return to campus in phases, following LA County/NFHS/CIF/State guidelines to ensure the safety of your child and family. Implementing this plan is based on our current COVID situation and LA County Health Department.ATHLETICS CLEARANCE
In preparation for the possibility of athletics to commence, please ensure your child is athletically cleared. Student-athletes that are not cleared will not be able to participate in athletics. Specific athletic instruction can be found HERE.
WVUSD Nutrition Services Continues Meal Services Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM -1:10 PM

High School Voter Education Weeks 9/14 - 9/25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Click HERE to read the answers from last week's FAQ.
Still have questions about Distance Learning?
Please Click HERE to log your question and we will post the answer on the above Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) link.
Reuben Jones,
Principal
Diamond Bar High School
Reuben Jones, Ed.D