Student Bulletin

Wednesday October 28, 2009

West Hills Mission Statement

The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute

positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

Quote of the day: “I have a lot of things to prove to myself. One is that I can live my life fearlessly.” Oprah Winfrey

Water Conservation Tip: If placed into gallon bottles, the 168 million gallons of water San Diego imports daily would encircle the earth more than one and a quarter times.

Students if you know of any crime on campus, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-tips (8477). You will remain anonymous and can earn up to $1000.00.

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Newest Notices

Red Ribbon Scavenger Hunt: Throughout this week look for the facts around campus, write them down, and turn them into the ASB room by Friday at lunch. The person with the most facts gets a prize!

Red Ribbon Dress Up Days: Wear your band tee shirt on Wednesday, wear a sports shirt on Thursday, and wear your Halloween costume on Friday.

Halloween Costumes on Friday must follow the school dress code including no masks or weapons.

College-Wear Day Fact #4: Not every student can be admitted to his or her first-choice campus. Applying to more than one campus can significantly increase your chances of being admitted to a campus that, while not your first choice, will enable you to fulfill your educational goals. The UC (University of California) System provides applicants with a single application to make it easy for you to apply to more than one campus. For more information about the UC single application go to http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html. The deadline for applicants who wish to start in the Fall of 2010 is November 30.

Seniors Who Are Applying For The Horatio Alger Scholarship you must submit your application by October 30th at https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/sp.cfm.

All Members Of The Class Of 2013: Please join your class officers for our first meeting of the year at lunch today in room SS-4. We will be setting the agenda for the year.

Volunteers Needed: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation needs volunteers for the Walk to Cure Diabetes, Sunday, November 8th at UCSD. Jobs include cheerers, greeters, t-shirt booth, kid zone, food booth and team photo assistants. Contact Lauren Holcomb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 858-597-0240.

Seniors: Would you like a free senior tee shirt? Come to class meetings at lunch on Wednesdays in room SS-5 to find out how.

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PTSA REFLECTIONS deadline is almost here! This year’s theme is “Beauty is”, and entries are due October 28th. There are six different categories for entries: Visual Arts, Photography, Musical Composition, Dance Choreography, Film and Video Production or Literature. Entry forms are available in the office, or contact Diane Spurgeon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SENIORS: SDSU rep will be on campus Wednesday, October 28, lunchtime, room L1 (across from library). Valuable information will be made available to you...please be sure to attend and bring your questions too!

Yearbook Prices Are Going Up December 1^st: Purchase your yearbook today in the finance office to save money. The cost of the book is $85.00. All yearbook purchases made from November 1st to November 30 will be entered into a prize give-away drawing. Don't miss this opportunity! Any questions see Mrs. Ruggles in A-4.

Attention Seniors: It’s not too late to purchase a Senior Ad. Buy your ad online via the webstore or come to senior ad design nights November 3^rd and November 4^th from 5:30- 8:00 pm. See Mrs. Ruggles in room A-4 for more information.

Congratulations to your Color Guard who took 1st in BOTH parade and field competition and Band who received 2nd place in BOTH parade and field with an overall combined score receiving 1st place! Way to go Band and Color Guard! Mark your calendar now to come out and see them at their next competition scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at Mira Mesa High School.

Attention All Students With Work Permits: Your school attendance is reviewed at the end of each grading period. If you have accumulated 6 or more period absences, tardies, and/or truancies your work permit will be restricted which means you will be permitted to work only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Your current GPA is also reviewed. A student whose GPA falls below a 2.0 will be issued a restricted work permit. Please remember, “School is your first job!”

National Novel Writing Month is in November! If you are a student and would like to try writing a novel in one month, take the challenge...if you finish your word count goal (12,000 plus) you can have your novel printed FREE and sent to you FREE! Go to www.nanowrimo.org and look for the YWP, Young Writer Program.

PHYSICIAN SPORTS PHYSICALS will be doing physicals on November 4th at Mira Mesa HS (Nurse's Office) from 2pm-3pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Just bring school physical form and cash. Super convenient!

ATTENTION ATHLETES: El Capitan High School is offering sports physicals for Winter Sports Wednesday, November 4^th at 1:30 pm in their Health Office. The cost is $20.00 cash. Please download an athletic clearance packet at http://wolfpack.guhsd.net (click on the Athletics link) or pick up an athletic clearance packet from the Finance Office before your physical.

Loss Of Privilege (LOP) List: Students who fail to follow the expectations for appropriate behavior may be denied privileges such as attendance at Homecoming, athletic events, and any other school sponsored activity. Review the student handbook for additional information.

Attention Wolf Pack: Anyone interested in wrestling the Wolf Pack Express Wrestling Club meets Monday through Thursday from 3-6 pm in the Gymnastics room (located on the west end of the gym). Challenge yourself and become a member of the Wolf Pack wrestling team.

Admissions Representatives From The Following Colleges will be visiting West Hills to answer your questions about admission, financial aid, campus life, majors, etc. Sign up on the College clipboard in the Counseling Center to attend these presentations.

October 28, 10:30 a.m. University of Redlands

October 28, 12:15 p.m. San Diego State

October 30, 10:30 a.m. Whittier University

Senior Portraits: Attention Class of 2010, your senior portrait must be taken by our official photographer, BOYD ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY to appear in the senior section of the annual.

There is NO CHARGE to be photographed, but you must call or go on line to schedule an appointment at the studio. The web address is www.boydanderson.com and the studio's phone number is 619-444-1184. The studio is located in Santee (Mast & Cuyamaca).

Please make your appointment to be photographed as soon as possible because the deadline to be included in the yearbook is approaching.

SPRAYING OF THE LIQUID HERBICIDE “REMUDA” Diluted To 2 Ounces Per Gallon Of Water - EPA Reg. No. 228-366-54705 will occur in flowerbeds and grass pads from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday each week. Active ingredient glyphosate, N- (phosphonomethyl) glycine in the form of its isopropylamine salt.

• • • • Collaboration Day

Monday, November 02nd