The Royal Decree
Royal High School's Weekly Bulletin: April 29-May 3
IMPORTANT DATES: SEMESTER 2
CAASPP TESTING - April 30-May3
AP/IB TESTING - May 6-17
May 11 - Senior Prom (Sheraton Universal - Download Permission Form)
May 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
May 28-31 - Senior Final Exams
May 28 - Senior Ice Cream Social
May 31 - Grad Nite (Seniors Only - Download Permission Form)
June 3 - Senior Dept. Awards Luncheon
June 3 - Senior Awards Night/CSI (Reagan Library)
June 4 - Senior Class Send-off Pep Rally (Grad Tickets distributed)
June 5 - Senior BBQ & Grad Rehearsal (Caps & Gowns distributed)
June 6 - Commencement Ceremony (6:00 pm)
June 7 - Last Day of School
SENIOR PARENT MEETING (FOR 19-20)
SENIOR YEAR-END INFO BULLETIN 2019 - NOW ONLINE
ROYAL AFJROTC - DISTINGUISHED UNIT (AGAIN!)
ROYAL SWIM SETS NEW LEAGUE RECORD!!!
ASB OFFICER ELECTIONS FOR 19-20
ACADEMICS INFORMATION
CAASPP/CAST TESTING - Juniors only
This is to inform you of the upcoming California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Each spring, juniors in high school participate in this summative assessment. The CAASPP is one measure that provides information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do whether they are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school. Click HERE find additional information about the CAASPP test.
The CSU and many community colleges will use the CAASPP results to determine your Early Assessment Program (EAP) status. EAP lets you know if you are ready for college-level work in English and mathematics at the end of your junior year of high school. The early signal gives you the opportunity to improve your skills during your senior year or the summer before attending a CSU or community college. If student does not qualify they may be placed in the Early Start Program.
April 8-12 ~ English Test ~ English Classes
April 15-19 ~ Science Test ~ Science Classes
April 22-26 ~ Math Test ~ History Classes
2019-2020 COURSE REGISTRATION - NAVIANCE
Our students have begun to choose classes for next year. We will be doing this through the Naviance Course Planner (click link for directions). Counselors will meet with the students in groups as well as a follow-up one-on-one meeting to ensure students are making informed decisions. Below is a list of a few resources as students begin to explore classes.
CTE Pathways and Course Sequence
Advanced Placement List of Classes
Students will also complete hard copies of the course registration sheets (available next week).
CREDIT RECOVERY
Students who will be juniors and seniors next year and need to take classes for credit recovery may take classes through the Simi Institute for Careers and Education. Two sessions will be offered: Session I from June 10 - 27 and Session II from July 1 - 25. Students may enroll in this program and the summer school program at Royal in July. See your counselor for a registration form and more information. Register soon before sessions fill up.
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.
SAT/ACT - College bound juniors should plan to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring. The SAT will be offered on Royal's campus on May 4 and is available at high schools in nearby cities in April and June, as is the ACT. Students can prep over the summer and repeat testing in the fall if they choose. Sign up at www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org. Sign up early to avoid late fees and to be assigned a local test center. More information is available on the Counseling 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.
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Academics Homepage2019-2020 COURSE REGISTRATION - NAVIANCE
Our students have finished choosing classes for next year. We have done this through the Naviance Course Planner (click link for directions). Counselors met with the students in groups as well as a follow-up one-on-one meeting to ensure students were making informed decisions. Below is a list of a few resources.
CTE Pathways and Course Sequence
Advanced Placement List of Classes
Students will also complete hard copies of the course registration sheets (available next week).
CREDIT RECOVERY
Students who will be juniors and seniors next year and need to take classes for credit recovery may take classes through the Simi Institute for Careers and Education. Two sessions will be offered: Session I from June 10 - 27 and Session II from July 1 - 25. Students may enroll in this program and the summer school program at Royal in July. See your counselor for a registration form and more information. Register soon before sessions fill up.
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.
SAT/ACT - College bound juniors should plan to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring. The SAT will be offered on Royal's campus on May 4 and is available at high schools in nearby cities in April and June, as is the ACT. Students can prep over the summer and repeat testing in the fall if they choose. Sign up at www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org. Sign up early to avoid late fees and to be assigned a local test center. More information is available on the Counseling 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.
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Academics Homepage
ARTS INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Arts Homepage
SIMI VALLEY YOUTH COUNCIL TALENT SHOW
The Simi Valley Youth Council is seeking acts for its first ever community-wide Talent Show. Vocalists, dancers, musicians, comedians, poets, and more are all encouraged to audition for this showcase. 20-25 individual and group acts will be chosen to perform at the show Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center (7:00 pm). Click here for contest rules and applications (all acts must submit an audio clip by Friday, April 26th, 2019). Cash prizes will be awarded in specific categories in addition to a People’s Choice winner. The Talent Show will also serve as a fundraiser to help support the Youth Council’s community projects and events throughout the year.
VOCAL MUSIC'S RECENT SUCCESS
(From Ms. Spielman) Royal Vocal Music has had a busy festival and tour season this Spring! On March 7, Concert Choir, Advanced Women’s, and Vocal Jazz all took away Superior ratings for their performances at the SVUSD Choral Festival at St. Rose. Most recently, the group just returned from their tour to San Diego where they earned a Gold Rating for their performance at a Forum Music Festival hosted in Chula Vista on April 27. This rating is awarded to ensembles in the top 10% of their age bracket! Additionally, our student Maggie Robertson has been awarded a prestigious title from Downbeat Jazz Magazine. She is nationally recognized as Outstanding High School Soloist for her performance of Nature Boy last school year at the Oceanside Jazz Festival.
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Athletics Homepage
ADULT SPORTS PASSES AVAILABLE
We are now offering Season Sport Passes that can be purchased online here for $125. These passes will cover admission to all athletic events during that particular season (approx. 20 contests) For questions call the ASB Office (extension 2737).
ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit our Royal Activities Homepage
YEARBOOKS - Must now be purchased online through Josten's. Please click HERE to purchase a Yearbook
FRESHMAN FLOCKING
The Class of '22 is sponsoring a flocking fundraiser. This spirit event is a way to spread some Royal spirit out into the community in a fun (and funny way). For information about what flocking is and how you can get involved, contact Mr. Furlong.
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
All Cap and Gown Orders can now be placed online at www.jostens.com.
SENIOR/GRADUATION CREDITS CHECK
Parents of seniors were recently mailed a Senior Credits Check form confirming their student's graduation status. If you didn't receive one or have questions, please contact your student's counselor.
SENIOR SLIDESHOW - JUNE 4 SENIOR RALLY
The Leadership Class is planning a special rally for all seniors on June 4th. During this rally, our Class of 2019 will be celebrated through fun activities. One aspect of the rally will be a slideshow featuring individual seniors, their post high school plan (military or college), and two pictures of them (one from this year and one from freshman year). If you would like to be included - click here to sign up.
PROM PHOTO INFORMATION - O'CONNOR BROS.
COUNSELING & COLLEGE INFORMATION
*NEW* ROYAL CCC WEBSITE
Never Miss an Event for College & Career Planning!
Check it out HERE for College Application Workshops & Appointments
Students who wish to enroll in the Moorpark College Dual Enrollment Child Development class offered here next year will be meeting with the college representatives to complete the enrollment process on Tuesday at lunch in the CSI room. Students must complete this process to enroll in the class. Students in grades 9-11 who are interested in taking other Moorpark College classes next year are welcome to attend.
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 @RoyalCCC to the number 81010
NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Fill out the Royal Future Form
THE 2018-19 COLLEGES OF THE WEEK
Descriptions of all of the featured colleges can be found HERE
SAT Prep Course on Royal Campus for Spring 2019 hosted by Tried and True Tutoring
Target SAT Exam: May 4, 2019 taken here on our Royal Campus
Length: 10 - 1.5 hour classes
Schedule: Mondays 7:30am - 8:55am - Feb. 11 - Apr. 29, 2019
Cost: $599 regularly. With Discount Code ROYAL200 = $399 (expires Feb. 4th)
1. Visit: store.triedandtruetutoring.com
2. Select your region
3. Select Royal HS
4. Choose SAT Comprehensive Course
Questions? Call 818-530-4442
Visit our Counseling & College-Career Center Homepages
WORK EXPERIENCE
Visit our Work Experience and ROP Homepage
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.
PARENT & COMMUNITY INFORMATION
ROYAL PTSA INFORMATION
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.
The 2019-2020 PTSA Board are as follows: ● President – Mary Morrissey ● Vice President – Programs – Suzy Jeffords ● Vice President – Membership - Katie Platt ● Vice President – Ways and Means – None ● Secretary – Carol Richards ● Treasurer – Dawn Patrikian ● Auditor – Eileen Edgar ● Historian – Lisa Hemenway
Follow Royal PTSA on Instagram & Twitter @royalhighptsa
FOOD DELIVERIES FOR STUDENTS
Attention Parents and Students:
Please be aware that food deliveries from outside vendors such as Door Dash, Uber Eats and Grub Hub will not be allowed to deliver food to the Royal campus unless it is during our scheduled lunch time. Students may not leave class to receive food deliveries. Food may only be delivered to the front office and not delivered over the fence or through the gates. The office will not accept fountain drinks or any drink that does not have a sealed lid. The student's name must be clearly labeled on the food item. Failure to follow these guidelines will jeopardize any food delivery services at Royal High School.
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
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE
Rotary International would like to invite all High School Students to participate of an amazing Youth Exchange Program. We have sponsored students from Royal High School to study abroad. It’s a been a life changer for these students!! Rotary would like to give other students an opportunity to grow and learn beyond their horizons! It enhances peace building stewardship and they become ambassadors for the country they represent. For questions and more info email here to connect with the Rotary International Youth Exchange Officer Mary Pašeta.
ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARKING LOT
Attention Parents and Students: Please do not use the St. Rose of Lima Parking Lot to drop off and pick up your students. They have asked us to relay that their parking lot has had very heavy traffic and their parents can't get in to pick up their students from their own school. You can meet your students off of Arcane in the back of the school, on Hudspeth to the East of the school, or in either parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
ID REQUIRED - ALL STUDENTS & PARENTS ON CAMPUS
FEATURED COLLEGE
THIS WEEK: Lawrence University
Click here for Admissions Info
Click here for Tuition & Financial Aid Info
Enrollment: 1,494
Acceptance Rate: 68%
DETAILS: Lawrence University is an unpretentious school that can appeal to both the left and right side of students’ brains. For those with an analytical bent, there is Lawrence’s uncommon physics program. More creative types can take advantage of the school’s renowned Conservatory of Music. “I came to Lawrence because I found no other school where I could seriously study music and academics,” says a senior. “At all the other schools, you had to pick one or the other.” It’s this eclectic, individualized approach to learning that attracts interested and interesting students from around the world. “Lawrence allows students to explore individual and intellectual interests in greater depth than most institutions,” confirms a neuroscience major.
Lawrence’s campus is on a wooded bluff above the Fox River, perfect for long walks, jogging, or simply meditating underneath the trees. It was chosen in 1847 by one of Appleton’s earliest settlers. The pristine 84-acre campus reflects several architectural styles of the past 150 years, including classical revival, 1920s Georgian-inspired, and 1950s and 1960s institutional, unified by their limestone color. The award-winning Wriston Art Center and the Conservatory’s Shattuck Hall of Music (both designed by Lawrence graduates) bring contemporary architectural touches to the campus. The university’s stadium has been revamped and now includes new seating, synthetic turf, and an LED scoreboard.
More than 50 years ago, administrators introduced the Freshman Studies program, a required two-term course that focuses primarily on the great works of art, music, and literature of both Western and non-Western origin and gives all incoming students a shared intellectual experience. General education requirements at Lawrence include Freshman Studies; distribution requirements; and diversity, foreign language, and writing-intensive courses. All seniors—in all degree programs—are required to produce a final project demonstrating proficiency in their major field of study.
LU Student Perspective: “Music is the unifying theme at Lawrence. Almost everybody plays it or studies it or likes to listen to it and talk about it.”
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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