Student Bulletin

Wednesday November 18, 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: “It is my friends who have made the story of my life.” Helen Keller

Water Conservation Tip: 97% of the world's water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for consumption by ALL living creatures, including plants and animals.

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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Your West Hills Drama Kids will perform “Saving The Greeks One Tragedy At A Time” November 20^th and 21^st at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $6.00 for students and $8.00 for adults. Tickets may be purchased in the Finance Office.

Tutorials are running Monday through Thursday in the library from 3-4. Math offered daily, English and Science Tuesday and Thursday, Spanish Tuesday and Wednesday, Social Science Wednesday only. See schedule in library or on school website.

Staff College Wear Day Fact: Do you ever wonder how community service affects college admissions? Do Something, a nonprofit organization that encourages teens to get involved in community service, surveyed college admissions officers to find out what they value in potential students. And this is what they found out:

-Passion and consistency are important. When asked which activity would be valued most, spending four years helping at a community shelter or spending a month in an impoverished African nation, all of the admissions officers said the four-year local commitment would be more important.

-Time spent on an activity is more important than the amount of money raised. Two-thirds of those surveyed said they placed more value on spending a summer working at a homeless shelter over raising $100,000 for the shelter.

-Community service doesn't rank first in criteria. More than one-third of admissions officers said GPAs and SATs come first, while community service ranks higher than legacy or reference letters.

Hey Pack! November is Premature Birth Awareness Month. Dress up next week to support the March Of Dimes in the fight to save babies. Wednesday 18^th – dress up like a baby; Thursday 19^th – Career Day (what did you want to be when you were younger?); Friday 20^th – favorite TV show character as a kid.

Another Prematurity Fact From The March Of Dimes: The rate of premature birth in the U.S. has increased 36 percent in the past 25 years.

Attention Seniors: It’s time to order your senior graduation products! Jostens will be on campus during lunch Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday November 30, December 1, and December 2 to collect orders for your graduation products; including graduation announcements, senior apparel, senior keepsakes, and more. Packets were mailed home, but extras are available in the library and the attendance office if needed.

West Hills Choir will be having their annual Winter Choir Concert on Saturday, December 5 at 7PM. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and 4 and under are free. Please come and support your peers! Your support helps us travel to and compete in many festivals. If you're interested in choir or more information please contact Ms. Scott at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Anyone Interested In Wrestling This Year: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR ATHLETIC CLEARANCE BEFORE TRYOUTS BEGIN. Clearance forms are available on the school's website (wolfpack.guhsd.net). Tryouts begin today, November 18^th at 4:00 pm in the Wrestling room.

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Boys Golf Meeting today at lunch in room E3. This is for any student interested in playing golf this season.

Class Of 2012 Marie Callender’s Pie Fundraiser money and flyers are due today, November 18^th. Vouchers and flyers will be passed out Friday, November 20^th in the Black Circle.

Gymnastics Meeting: This Friday, November 20^th at lunch in the Gymnastics Room. This is a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in gymnastic, preseason and try-out information.

Saturday School Correction Date: There is no Saturday School on November 21st or November 24th.

Seniors: Don't forget that Monday, November 30th is the last day to submit applications to University of California campuses and California State Universities.

The Stay-Over Program (SOP) At UC Irvine offers prospective students the chance to experience what college life is really like by sharing a typical day with a UCI student. Guests are paired with SOP hosts of the same gender living in on-campus housing. UCI will be hosting students from January 13-March 4, Monday through Thursday. There is a $25 application fee, with a limited number of scholarships for financial hardship. Apply early at: http://www.housing.uci.edu/sop/ or see Mrs. Pratt for more information.

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.

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.

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.

November 19, 10:30 a.m. UC Riverside

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.

• • • • Collaboration Day

Monday, November 30th

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. Thursday and Friday each week. Active ingredient glyphosate, N- (phosphonomethyl) glycine in the form of its isopropylamine salt.