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Vol. 4, Issue 37
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May 18, 2018
THE TILLER NEWS T-TOWN’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PRODUCED BY STAFF AND STUDENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES from our Principal, Dr. Jon Tuin CHALLENGE SUCCESS AT TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Tustin High School will be participating in an exciting new layer of support for next year called “Challenge Success”. It’s a program designed to maintain and grow our current academic progress, as well as address the potential stress, anxiety, and/or competition that often exists at a high-performing high school. “Challenge Success” comes out of The Stanford Graduate School of Education and has been implemented successfully at high schools across the country. HERE is a link to additional information about the program that is specific to parents. Also, if you are interested, there is a book that has been published related to the program titled Overworked and Underprepared.” A number of our staff members have committed to reading the book in an effort to better educate themselves on the current issues potentially present in our culture. We look forward to utilizing this additional consultation to provide a structure for us to identify and address school-wide needs and support our students. Thank you.
PARENT SURVEY Your ideas and opinions are important to our school in maintaining a strong educational program. Please share your thoughts by completing an online survey located on the Tustin Unified School District homepage at www.tustin.k12.ca.us, under the “ABOUT OUR DISTRICT” tab. You may also request a paper copy of the survey from our school office. Your survey responses will be confidential and used to help us evaluate and strengthen the educational program at our school. If you have children attending more than one school in the Tustin Unified School District, you may complete the survey one time for each school. The survey window will be open through Friday, June 1, 2018. Thank you for your time in completing this important survey. Your perceptions are important to us, and your continued partnership in improving our school is invaluable!
FEATURED ARTICLES WORLD HISTORY IS MAKING A SHIFT By David Hughes, History/Social Science Department Instructional Coach
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ow to teach all of World History in ten short months is perpetually a challenge. Our World History Team, Jason Lee and Andrea-Marie Gomez, are shifting from the traditional textbook date and timeline approach, to one that focuses on what historical events and periods can teach us today. By examining historical events and themes, students are using evidence to explain their causes. Students use inquiry-based projects, role playing, and debates to better understand our past. For example: London England 1888-1891, historical evidence is presented for multiple possible murder suspects. Students collaborate and research hard and circumstantial evidence. They then formulate a conclusion after creating a Google website with their evidence and present who they believe was actually “Jack The Ripper.” Modern themes beginning with the Cold War, include projects that delve into the reasons India and Pakistan split, South African Apartheid, and Push/Pull immigration- just to name a few. The history of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is researched and students create brochures with their proposals on how to move forward. The conflict in Syria is presented through a student-generated gallery walk. Through creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and various means of communication, Tustin High is pulling World History into the present.
AVID CELEBRATIONS! By Joanna Vandal, AVID Program Director
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ongratulations to AVID seniors Alfonso Rosas, Cynthia Pacheco, Daniel Lopez, Jordan Castaneda, Aileen Peralta, Uriel Castaneda, and Citlalli Vergara for receiving a combined total of $106,000 in scholarship money at the OCDE AVID Senior Awards Ceremony! We are so proud of all of our seniors who are headed to over 20 different universities across the nation. Last month, the Tustin High School AVID program received a three year revalidation term as an AVID National Demonstration School. Only the top 3% of the 6,000 AVID schools in the country receive this designation. We are excited to welcome over 120 new freshman to AVID next year and are busy planning our college field trips. We wish all of our seniors well as they venture on to their college journeys or military enlistments, and wish our continuing students good luck on finals - finish strong!
A LOOK BACK: THE (ATHLETIC) YEAR IN REVIEW By Melissa Trout, Girls’ Athletics Director
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he 2017/18 school year was a tremendous year to be a Tiller. We started the school year off strong with some of our most successful fall teams in recent history. Our Football, Water Polo, and Girls’ Volleyball teams all qualified for CIF this season. Two of our Lady Tiller golfers advanced to the playoffs. Some of our strongest Cross-Country runners represented THS in the playoffs too. Our Tustin tennis players showed promising growth as well. They put more “Ws” on the board-including some big League games! Our winter sports took up right where fall sports left off continuing our growth in excellence. Our Wrestling Program, with nearly 100 male and female participants, had a fantastic season with wrestlers participating in CIF and Masters. Both our Basketball Programs had tremendous success in League and CIF. Although they were successful in the Empire League, both Varsity Soccer teams were one win away from being CIF contenders. Since these squads are stacked with lower classmen talent, the future looks bright for these strong programs. However, there were few matches more exciting than the Girls’ Water Polo post-season. This tremendous team went all the way to semi-finals defeating some of the biggest contenders in the sport. Spring was a beautiful season for athletics. Our Lacrosse teams both had very successful seasons by winning more matches and having more fun than in years passed. The Tiller softball players made some tremendous memories with new coaches; no one will ever forget their impressive win over Valencia on senior day. The Tustin golfers and tennis squad built late momentum in the season, and one of our golfers qualified for CIF. Our tennis team was one win away from qualifying for the playoff bracket as a team but sent an athlete to the playoffs in individuals. Our track and swim teams both had individuals participate in CIF posting some of our fastest times in recent history. The Tiller baseball team started their season strong with a momentous win over Mater Dei at Angels Stadium and finished strong in league; they will play their first CIF game later this week. Our Varsity Volleyball team were Empire League Champions, and this incredibly strong team is using their “good vibes” to continue their success in CIF playoffs. They will be playing in CIF Finals on Saturday morning. However, nothing brings the Athletic Department more pride than when our hard working student-athletes are offered the opportunity to take their skills to the next level. Our football, baseball, and softball programs all had athletes who were offered college scholarships. We wish these soon-to-be Tiller Alums the best of luck in their next endeavors. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414
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
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May 18, 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!
Check out the THS Counseling page for information on High School and College opportunities!
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:
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 2020 AND 2021
5 days left before Senior Finals: Make it count. Turn in your work. Study for your exams. Let’s finish the year strong! Requesting Final Transcripts: Please make sure that you order your final transcript! See Mrs. Garcia in the front office to pick up a request form. You may also request it via Parchment. Click HERE to submit a request via Parchment. The deadline is May 31st. 4 year colleges and universities require your final transcript to complete the matriculation process. Community colleges will require it for orientation. If you’re enlisting, the military branches require confirmation of your diploma. So please don’t wait until the last minute and order today! Cap and Gown Pick up: If you have still not picked up your cap and gown, please do so at the student store during snack and lunch. Do not wait until the last minute. Students who still have yet to purchase may do so for $30 (cash only). You can also rent a cap and gown from the student store at no cost.
CLASS OF 2019 Course Selection Confirmation: Students will be given course selection confirmation forms to complete the registration process for the 18-19 school year. The confirmation form will list the courses that students selected during their registration meeting with their counselors. Summer Suggestions: Wondering what to do for a productive summer? If you’re not taking summer school or other courses, there are other ways to spend your time to prepare for your future. Take an ROP class to explore your career interests. Start working on your personal insight questions or your personal statement. Study for your SAT or ACT exam. These are all important steps to be prepared for Senior year and your future.
Course Selection Confirmation: Students will be given course selection confirmation forms to complete the registration process for the 18-19 school year. The confirmation form will list the courses that students selected during their registration meeting with their counselors.
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!
Sat, June 2nd—Senior Reflections (Open to all graduating Seniors; report to Old Gym at 10:20AM) Tue, May 22nd—Awards of Excellence at 6PM in Sports Pavilion (invitation only) Mon, June 4th—Graduation Practice (Report to Northrup Stadium at 7:30AM) Thu, May 24th—Senior Scholarship Awards at 7:30AM in Sports Pavilion (invitation Tues, June 5th—Graduation Ceremony (All graduating Seniors report to Pavilion at only) 4:45PM) Tue, May 29th to Wed, May 30th—Senior Final Exams Thu, May 31st—Hello/Goodbye Assembly (report to Old Gym at 11AM)
UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS
“SOMETHING GOOD” COLLEGE DECISION DAY AT TUSTIN HIGH!
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414
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