September 27, 2011

Dear Tritons,

It was great to see so many of you at last night’s Back to School Night event.  We had a large turnout of parents and if you were not able to make it, please be sure to open those lines of communication with the teachers. 

As we are still early on in our semester, one conversation I suggest you have with your child is to set academic goals.  Sit down with your son or daughter and together decide what grade he or she should be able to earn in each course.  Setting goals like this will give your child something to work towards.  Be sure the goals are realistic.  As you have set these academic goals together, communication between home and school will take on new meaning when you get the progress reports, report cards and school loop information. 

Some well deserved praise and thanks to Albertson’s across the street for their assistance during our first day of school bomb scare.  Additionally, Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty generously donated scores of cases of water to SCHS for our shot clinic on August 27, 2011.  We had some water left over from the clinic and Keller Williams donated it to the school.  During our bomb scare, we used that water to help keep the students hydrated.  Thanks so much to our community partners!

The Vista del Mar MAKO Educational Foundationneeds YOUR Vote to win a grant  to expand the school’s Playground Equipment!  Cast your vote TODAY! Voting Ends Friday, September 30! Simply:

1.   Visitwww.makofoundation.org

2.  Click on the “Click Here to Vote” box!

3.  Register yourself & confirm you are 18 years old.

4.  Vote for Vista del Mar Elementary School!

5.  Encourage friends & family to vote.

The SCHS PTSA is pleased to announce a win-win for San Clemente High School and all our supporters!  Spree Bird now donates 10% of their profit on deals we buy.  Spreebird.com offers 50-90% off on the best services and attractions in the area.

Please sign up for free, at www.spreebird.comand select San Clemente High School as your community partner.  SCHS PTSA will receive 10% of their profit from any deal you choose!   Plus when you (or any friend you refer) signs up, the PTSA receives $1 in addition to the year-round contributions. It’s absolutely free, and the deals are amazing.  It’s a win-win!

1. Go to: www.spreebird.com
2. Choose your area.
3. Enter your email address.
4. Any other areas you might buy deals in?  Add them now.
5. Choose Select a school to support.
6. Type in San ClementeHigh Schooland click Finish.
7. Look for your email confirmation and verify your account.

Your San Clemente High School Educational Foundation invites you to a FREE presentation entitled, “College Testing Requirements and Information on the College Admissions Process” with Allan Pulido, from The Princeton Review. This is a FREE college admissions seminar for all Triton parents and students grades 9-12. It will be held in the Little Theater on Tues., Oct 4, beginning at 7:00 pm sharp. You will hear about college testing requirements and information about how to improve your chances of getting admitted into a college or university of your choice. A Q&A session will follow the presentation to you can get the answers to your most pressing college admissions questions. 

Also, take advantage of FREE Help on the College Admissions Process for Seniors

THURSDAYS (Sept. 22-DEC 8)

2:45 PM-5:45 PM

IN THE LOWER CAMPUS COMPUTER LAB

(Get Started On Your College Applications, Your Essays, Developing A College List, Dates And Deadlines )

I received the following message from the grad nite committee.  Attention all parents:  Plans have begun for GRAD NITE 2012   We are in need of many volunteers    Please consider joining our committee and help to make this years grad nite bigger and better then ever.  Currently positions that need to be filled are:  Poker Parlor chair, T-Shirt coordinator, Mug Coordinator, Assistant Security Chair.  We are also in need of parents to help with 1^st shift 9-1 and 2^nd shift 1-5am the night of the event, and also to help setup for grad nite, tear down and donations of food and money.   Please contact Del Dinger at del.dinger@cox.net if you can help in any of these areas.   It is always an honor to be part of this team and community and I look forward to another wonderful grad nite event.

Tritons, I hope to see you at an upcoming event.  Please check our website frequently for updates.

Sincerely,

George Duarte

Principal

San ClementeHigh School

(949) 492-4165, ext 2230

Fax (949) 361-5175

gduarte@capousd.org

Please note that the Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class.  Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment. 

September 20, 2011

Good morning Tritons,

This is a very important announcement regarding student discipline.  Please make sure that you and your child discuss this message.  I have shared this information with the students on morning announcements as well.

First, I would like to discuss dress code.  I love living in southern California as much as anyone else and there are days when the sun is shining and it can get pretty warm here in San Clemente.  However, what I am seeing some students wear on campus is absolutely unacceptable.  Our dress code is written in Board Policy 5142 and in our school discipline handbook.  Please follow the links for the policies:  (http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/file/1218998864154/8407485156295177847.pdf; http://www.sctritons.com/studenthandbook) .  Violations of the dress code will involve progressive discipline steps.  The most frequent violations I am seeing are bare midriffs, short shorts, and tight and revealing clothing.  A good rule of thumb for short shorts and skirts is that when a child’s hands are at one’s side, the clothing falls lower than the fingertips.  Please ensure that your child adheres to the dress code.

Second, and this is just for students who park on campus, the parking lot is completely off limits during the school day.  Once the student parks on campus, they are not to loiter in the parking lot.  Additionally, we have lockers on campus and many students have been using their cars as lockers.  Students will not be permitted to go to their cars during the day.  A violation will result in a Saturday School.  Three Saturday schools will result in the revocation of the parking permit.  We will begin issuing Saturday schools for students who violate this rule beginning Monday, September 26.  Juniors and seniors have time to get lockers this week if they have not done so already.

Thanks very much for discussing this with your children and for your support.

Sincerely,

George Duarte

Principal

San ClementeHigh School

(949) 492-4165, ext 2230

Fax (949) 361-5175

gduarte@capousd.org

September 15, 2011

Dear Triton Families,

What an eventful first week!  As I was walking around campus today, I was again amazed at how quickly the students have settled into school.  While I hope we never again have to open in the manner we did last week, I could not be more proud of the way our students, staffulty, and parents behaved.  Staffulty is an internal Triton word we use:  Staff + Faculty = Staffulty!

Driving Forum: What Every San Clemente Family Needs to Know About Teens and Driving, Monday, Sept 19, 6:30 p.m. in the Triton Center. A very informative evening on the Rules of the Road at San Clemente High School, the JourneySafe Program and all the Driver Education Programs offered at San Clemente High School to keep your student safe. Reminder to Junior Class Students: Each Junior that received a parking pass must attend the forum with at least one parent or guardian or their parking permit will be revoked.

Traffic Patterns:  Please do not park or wait in the red zones when dropping off and picking up your children.  Not only is it the law, but our transportation buses are on a very tight schedule.  Delays in buses at any school affect all schools.  Additionally, we have students with special needs who require access to specific loading areas.   These are safety issues that we must enforce!

The 21st Annual Junior Cheer Clinicwill take place on Saturday, September 24th from 10 am to 2 pm at the SCHS Main Gym.  This clinic is for 4 year olds through 8th graders.  The $45.00 fee includes a snack, lunch, t-shirt and a performance at the Friday Night home football game on September 30th.  Call Pam Jackson for more details  at 584-4213 or email her at pmjackson@gmail.com.  Thank you.

SCHS has been contacted by the property managers of the “Albertson’s” Gateway center across the street.  Please be advised of the following:  (1) There is no parking in the “Albertson’s” Gateway center for students.  (2) There is no loitering allowed in the “Albertson’s” Gateway center.  (3) Please do not arrange for parent pickups in the “Albertson’s” Gateway center.

Please join the San Clemente Rotary  Club and surf industry giants like Hurley, Rainbow, and Skullcandy put on a surf music and art festival to raise money for charity on the night before the start of theHurley Pro (The ASP's only west coast stop) .  As you know surfing is very important to the Triton community.  Admission is only $15 for adults and $5 for kids (with a $50 VIP section). Where else can you, for the price of a movie, see 5 bands, over 40 surf themed artists selling and displaying art, over 20 surf industry vendors,  over a dozen ocean related non-profits, and an interactive learning area for kids, all while raising money for charity?

Remember, Back to School Night is September 26, 2011.

The San Clemente Public Library is planning a special  event for students.   Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 –7:00 pm "Time Management for Busy Students" Dr. Paul Gluch's workshop is geared toward middle and high school students with emphasis on clarifying priorities and setting goals. Highlights of the workshop include developing an 'attitude of gratitude,' and 'expressing your genius.' Parents are encouraged to attend with their students.  Please contact Pamela Chesney-Algar, Youth Services Librarian, if you have any questions, or those interested in attending can call the library at 949-492-3493. Thank you.

San ClementeEducational Foundation's RALPHS Community Contribution Reminder!!  PARTICIPANT  REGISTRATION FOR THE NEW TERM BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011.    If you shop at Ralphs, The SCEF makes 2-4% of your purchases if you reregister every year starting on September 1.  There is no pre-registration! This means that you cannot register for the new term until September 1, 2011 or after.

1. All of your members who are currently enrolled in the Ralphs Community Contribution Program will remain active until August 31, 2011.
2. Participants will be required to register or re-register for the new term at www.Ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at the register starting September 1, 2011.
3. If you received a scanbar letter last year, it is still good and can be used this year.
4. Even if your participants registered as recently as June or July 2011, they will be required to register again, on or after September 1, 2011.
5. Your organization does NOT need to re-register, only your participants.
6. This notice does not apply to participants of the Food 4 Less/Foods Co Community Rewards program.
7. San ClementeHigh School's ID number is 80636

A few people seem to have had problems with this sign-up process in the past. The important thing to understand is even if you are receiving your food savings discounts at the store with either your Ralphs card or your phone number, you still must :

1. Register online with Ralphs (you get a user name and password). This part does not have to be redone every year because hopefully your remember your password.

2. On or after September 1st every year- go into the Community Contribution Program to re-register SCHS  as the recipient of the 2-4% of your total sales. Our number is 80636.

It costs you nothing, you still receive your discounts, and the SCEF collects funding for valuable academic programs such as the free after school tutorials, 2 part time college admissions counselors, IB/AP testing support, and many other academic programs.

Thanks everyone and I hope to see you at an SCHS event soon!

George Duarte

Principal

San ClementeHigh School

(949) 492-4165, ext 2230

Fax (949) 361-5175

gduarte@capousd.org