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Vol. 4, Issue 34
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April 27, 2018
THE TILLER NEWS T-TOWN’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PRODUCED BY STAFF AND STUDENTS
BRIEF HAPPENINGS STATE TESTING BEGINS
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
SIGNING DAY
Beginning on April 24th, our Juniors began taking the CAASPP State Examinations which will continue next week on May 1st and 2nd. These exams are part of a yearly effort to assess College and Career Readiness across the state of California.
Award luncheons continued this week with 2 department ceremonies and the Biliteracy Awards. AVID, ASB, and Athletics programs were celebrated along side the Physical Education, Science and Special Education departments.
Our Athletic Tillers have made their commitments and were celebrated in the Plaza this afternoon! Seniors Larry Harris, John Ayala, Dwayne Angebrandt, Marcus Johnson, Kaitlin Phillips, and KC Carr will be taking their talents to the Collegiate level!
FEATURED ARTICLES CINDERELLA COMES ALIVE ON THE TUSIN PLAZA By Sarah Markley, on behalf of the Visual and Performing Arts Department
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or those of us who spent one of the evening's last week enjoying the THS Performing Arts performance of Cinderella outside on the Tiller Plaza stage, we can say it was a night to remember. Under the direction of David Peay and Sarah Markley, over sixty THS students participated both on the stage and behind the scenes to make Cinderella an exciting and successful event. Seniors Milca Salazar (Cinderella), Sam Alvarado (The Prince), Drew Donahoo (The King), Natalie Avina (The Queen), Gisele Duarte (Caliope) and Daniel Bejarano (Lionel) joined with underclassmen Izzy Billings (The Stepmother), Monica Smith (Fairy Godmother) and Rebecca Hawkes (Minerva) and their Choir and Advanced Theatre Arts classmates to showcase their singing and acting skills. Well done, students!
“STAY RED” AUDION By Emily Crowl, Editor-in-Chief of the Audion
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ust recently THS’s yearbook class, dubbed Audion, reached its biggest milestone of the year: finishing the yearbook. The 92nd yearbook of Tustin High, titled “Stay Red,” features stellar photography by staff members, fresh spreads, and extensive coverage of this year’s programs and activities. This year, rather than doing the traditional white pages, the book has all black pages to showcase the photography within the book. It is a sleek look for all to enjoy. The yearbook staff came to the table this year pushing for a theme that captured what it meant to be a Tiller. Tustin High, in the eyes of Yearbook, is a unique campus that celebrates diversity, but yet, comes together as one giant family. Stay Red was ultimately chosen as the theme of the yearbook to celebrate Tustin High and what principles it stands for, with hope that students are always proud to be a Tiller and stay a Tiller. Currently, the yearbook is on sale for a reduced price of $90 online at jostensyearbooks.com through May 4, or for $95 at the student store while supplies last. Distribution is expected to be during the last week of May. The yearbook staff suggests that this book is not one to miss out on—buy yours today!
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK! By Melissa Trout, Girls’ Athletics Director
By Tom Giebe, Boys’ Athletics Director
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ndrea Rojas is our Lady Tiller Athlete of the Week. Although she is only a sophomore, she has taken on a huge responsibility for the Girls’ Lacrosse Program. As the starting goalie for the squad, Andrea protects the goal in equipment that is heavy enough to drown her. However, her fearless determination and pride make that extra uniform weight bearable. Andrea is the heart of the defense and always communicates to other defenders during matches. In addition to being a Varsity athlete, she is also involved in the AVID Program and has the highest GPA in the Program. Congratulations to Andrea and the rest of the Tillers on a successful end to their season. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414
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ur Tiller Boys Athlete of the Week is Senior Volleyball player Drew Donahoo. Drew, a captain of the team, is consistently one of the most physical and emotional players on the court averaging 12 kills a game to go along with an ace from the service line in every match. Drew has led his Tiller teammates to an impressive 22-2 record this year, a number one ranking in our division and, hopefully, a league title. Drew and his teammates had a home volleyball match this Thursday and will have their senior night next Tuesday. Come on out and support Drew and the Tillers!
FOR NEWS FROM OUR STUDENTS’S PERSPECTIVE, VISIT ITHSMEDIA.EDUBLOG.ORG, OUR STUDENT PRODUCED ON-LINE MAGAZINE. CLICK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENT FEES/CUOTAS AL ESTUDIANTE
Vol. 4, Issue 34
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April 27, 2018
THE COUNSELORS’ CHAT A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ABOUT CURRENT HAPPENINGS IN COUNSELING, PRODUCED BY THS COUNSELORS
Welcome to the 2nd semester of the 2017-18 school year! We’re fast approaching the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Counselors will continue to be an integral part of your students’ support at school. The purpose of this newsletter is to inform you of events, deadlines, tips, and information that support students’ college and career readiness. Don’t know who your counselor is? Please see the directory below:
SCHOLARSHIPS: Check out the THS Counseling page and the Financial Aid page for scholarship opportunities!
A– CORONA
AMY BLEDSOE
[email protected]
CORONEL—HERMANSON
CORINNE PYSHER
[email protected]
HERNANDEZ— MORA
JUDY PARK
[email protected]
MORALES—ROM
ASHLEY HAGSTROM
[email protected]
ROS—Z
ERIN SWANSON
[email protected]
THIS WEEK’S UP-DATES CLASS OF 2018
CLASS OF 2019
CLASS OF 2021
College Decision Day: All Seniors are invited to our annual College Decision Day Celebration to be held in the Tiller Plaza at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 1st! Join us for cake, music, and pictures. Don’t forget to wear your #accepted or #enlisted shirts! There is a special surprise for the first 100 students who attend with their #accepted or # enlisted shirts on. We’re looking forward to celebrating our Class of 2018. Let’s finish strong and go Tillers! AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room. Subsequent reminder emails will be provided. #accepted: Have you made a decision about where you’re going next year? Participate in our #accepted program. The process is simple! Just let your counselor know and update your Naviance. Ms. Reyes will work with you to take a photo to commemorate this next important step in your life. Go Tillers! Applied to community college? Here are some important dates to know regarding placement exams scheduled at THS and college “senior day” field-trips. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Sam in the Counseling Department!
CAASPP: Juniors will be taking the statewide CAASPP test on 5/1-5/2. This exam does not impact high school graduation. However, CSU and community college systems do look at the results to help determine college level course placements as one important measures out of multiple measures. Students will need to bring their laptops fully charged on those days as the exam is digital. We will be on a special bell schedule on those days. AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room. Subsequent reminder emails will be provided.
Registration: Counselors met with students individually to discuss and plug in course selections for the 18-19 school year. If you were absent during the designated period, counselors will call you out of class in subsequent weeks for a make-up session. Students who did not have appropriate signatures met with counselors but were instructed to return forms once signatures were placed on them.
CLASS OF 2020 Registration: If you were not able to submit your course selection form to your counselor, please come in to the counseling office to submit them. And don’t forget to finish strong as final grades can impact your placement in classes for next year! AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room. Subsequent reminder emails will be provided.
Community College Field Trip Meet with Mrs. Sam in Counseling College
When
Time
SCC Tour/Registration Day
5/4
8 - 12 PM
ALL CLASSES Tutorials: 3rd quarter progress reports are in. Counselors will be assigning tutorials based off of the progress reports. Tutorials are mandatory until the end of the quarter. New tutorials began on 4/12/18. If there are errors, or you have questions about your tutorial, please see your counselor.
8TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2022 Prepare for the next step: Registration has been completed at all the middle schools. If your student has not submitted a form for course selection because you are still waiting on transfer approvals, please contact the counseling office when you receive confirmation of your transfer approval. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure that all students are provided an excellent academic schedule for the 18-19 school year!
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS *Sign up for ALL upcoming visits on Naviance Santa Ana College
Wed, May 2nd
1 PM
Library
U.S. Navy
Tue, May 8th
1:10 PM
Plaza
U.S. Army
Wed, May 2nd
1 PM
Plaza
Santiago Canyon College
Wed, May 9th
1 PM
Plaza
Irvine Valley College
Thu, May 3rd
1:10 PM
Plaza
U.S. Air Force
Thu, May 10th
1:10 PM
Plaza
U.S. Marines
Mon, May 7th
1 PM
Plaza
State of California National Guard
Tue, May 15th
1:10 PM
Plaza
“SOMETHING GOOD” In this week’s Department Awards, students were recognized by their teachers for their outstanding efforts this school year.
English/ELD
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414
Athletics
Phys. Education
ASB
AVID
Science
Special Education
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, VISIT: NAVIANCE | THS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT THS CAREER CENTER | THS COLLEGE PLANNING FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
