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F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L

JAMES C. ENOCHS HIGH SCHOOL3201 SYLVAN AVE • MODESTO, CA 95355

The Administration, Faculty and staff want to say an enthusiastic welcome to new students and returning students alike. Our theme this year is Culture Trumps Strategy, Every Time. As many of you know at Enochs High School students are academically strong and Teachers educate at a high level of rigor. However, both of these facts mean very little without a caring group of people who work together as a team. Parents you are a big part of this team, and we hope to provide you the information you need though newsletters, social media, and parent meetings to participate in your child’s education each and every day. We encourage you to begin as a volunteer on our campus as well as using Power-School to get up to the moment information regarding grades and attendance, follow the link on our school website. Recently you received an email that included a survey link; the “We Survey” was provided to staff, students and parents to report on the perceived climate at Enochs High School. We are interested in your opinions in order to improve teaching and learning at Enoch. Survey results will be shared with you at a later date. The new state assessments will be part of the junior’s program this year. Last year the junior class piloted the new Smarter Balanced Assessment for the state of California. This year juniors will take the new assessment during a testing window in April and May. The results from the new assessments are completely different than the results from the CST of years past, so please do not try to compare these two results. Enochs Teachers are preparing students for these new assessments, English teachers are utilizing the computers for all benchmark assessments, The math, Social science, science departments are utilizing common core strategies in lessons and on tests. As a schoolwide movement all teachers are using a literacy strategy called close reading. For more information on the SBAC assessments go to smarterbalanced.org. We welcome you to join us on campus as a volunteer, if you have time and are willing to serve on one of many committees please contact Mr. Michael Shroyer at 550-3404.

2From Assistant Principal Michael Shroyer

The Supervision Office is busy ensuring a safe environment for all students. Please contact our office for any concerns or questions you may have regarding; parking, safety, conduct code, or discipline interventions. Below we have listed a few areas of concern we need your help on. Thank you for your cooperation as we all work together.

• Use caution during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. • Do not use the Veterinarian’s private lot for dropping and picking up. • Remind students who walk to use the bridge across Sylvan. • Speed Limit 5 MPH• DO NOT drop off in round-about• ONLY drop off after the “Student Drop Off” sign• When picking up in the front of the school please only make 2 rows of cars deep

and pull as far forward as possible• NO parking in “Red Zones”• NO smoking • Handicap spaces are ONLY for vehicles with Handicap Placards/Plates

The 2013-14 school year was the inaugural year for the Enochs Care Center.  This year, 2014-2015, we have combined our Health Office with the Care Center to provide a complete center for our students. Everyone is welcome, supports will be provided by Peer Resource Students, Volunteer Counselors, Student Assistant Specialist, Teachers, School Psychologist, Administrators and Resource Clerical support. The hours of operation for the Enochs Care Center are Monday—Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Our primary goal for the Enochs Care Center (ECC) is to provide the supports needed to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed in school. The ECC framework helps increase student achievement by accomplishing two objectives: • Identify and address barriers to learning in a systemic manner by linking school

resources with those in the home and the community.• Provide interventions and support to students, families, teachers and staff.

From The Curriculum & Instruction Office

Parent Concerns:  The Enoch’s Administrative policy is to have the parent communicate their concerns with the staff member first.  If after communicating with the staff member, the concern is not resolved, parents would involve an administrator. Collaboration days:  Many parents have been inquired about the increased number of minimum days.  Due to education moving to the new Common Core standards and new Smarter Balance assessment, there is an increased need for teachers to be able to collaborate in order to plan and receive training for these changes.  This year Enochs has 15 collaboration days.

Collaboration/Early Release Wednesday’sSchool is dismissed at 12:48September 24 February 25October 8 March 11 October 22 March 25 November 5 April 15 December 3 April 29 January 14 May 13January 28

Senior NewsSenior Parent Meeting There will be an important meeting for senior parents on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm in the EHS Multi-Purpose Room. Topics covered will include: Graduation, 3rd and 4th Qtr. senior eligibility requirements, Grad Bash and senior trip.

Graduation Graduate Services www.gradservicesltd.com will be on campus November 19th and 20th to take orders for cap and gowns, graduation announcements, class rings, etc. Seniors will be receiving order packets in their government classes in early November.

Important Dates For 1st SemesterSeptember 24 ...............................Collaboration Day/Early Release – 12:48 pmOctober 8 .........................................Collaboration Day/Early Release – 12:48 pmOctober 10 .......................................End of 1st QuarterOctober 22 ......................................Collaboration Day/Early Release – 12:48 pmNovember 5 ....................................Collaboration Day/Early Release – 12:48 pmNovember 10 ..................................Student Non-attendance Day – No SchoolNovember 11 ...................................Veteran’s Day – No SchoolNovember 26 .................................Minimum Day – 7th period out at 12:48 pm; 8th period out at 1:31 pmNovember 27 & 28 ......................Thanksgiving Holiday – No SchoolDecember 3 ...................................Collaboration Day/Early Release – 12:48 pmDecember 17 – 19 .........................1st Semester FinalsDecember 22 – January 9 .......Winter Break – No School

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September 2014Published Four Times Per Year

Modesto City Schools426 Locust Street

Modesto, California 95351-2699Issue 4

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The Forensic Biotechnology Program Has Been Busy!

by Dave Menshew, Enochs Science Teacher

Our students ended last year with some very impressive statistics. For example, 100% of our seniors graduated, many being awarded scholarships and honors along the way. Associate Principal Derek Pendley conducted a three year study of the Forensic Biotech Program’s impact on California Standards Testing and Reporting (STAR) scores and found that the number of students in the program achieving advanced and proficient on the STAR tests was 78%. This compares to 59% of the non-program students here at Enochs. District wide 46% of the students are advanced and proficient and 47% of the students statewide achieve this level of performance. The 11th and 12th graders led more public science outreaches than ever before by making three elementary school visits serving well over 1200 students and parents. They also visited a middle school, presenting forensic lessons to all of the A track 8th graders. Our students then went on to be included in the CSU Stanislaus Science Saturday event where hundreds of students and parents enjoyed three rooms of “zombies” who taught several core science concepts. Visitors learned about virus structure, blood spatter patterns, disease transmission, and optics while walking through a post-apocalyptic world worthy of a movie set. Our students were invited by the California Department of Education (CDE) to represent the Career Technical Education division by hosting an exhibit at the 2014 California State Fair. Hundreds of fair-goers visited the display of forensic concepts and enjoyed interacting with the team of 10 young ladies who volunteered to work it. Enochs staff were present, but all decisions on design and execution of the display were done by these amazing young ladies. When difficulties arose with one of the activities, they problem solved and made the outcome better than was planned. The CDE sent the school high praise for the work of this team and asked that they return the following year. The program has had impact beyond Modesto in other ways. For example, staff were invited to Sacramento by the CDE and the Educational Testing Service to have input on the new Next Generation Science Standards assessments, serving with state officials and developing recommendations for the design of future exams to replace the STAR tests. We have had the program featured in multiple national publications as the staff has written articles appearing September through November 2014. We expect this year to be another great one!

4 From the Counseling Office Welcome back to school. We are in full swing for the 2014-15 school year and your children are working on getting their ‘ticket’ to High School Graduation. At Enochs High School, we are working together to provide a quality education to all students while providing opportunity for students to make great memories . Here are a few reminders to help make this a successful year. Due to our enrollment and LCAP funds, Enochs High School will be adding a new counselor very soon. At this time, our counselors are working on providing guidance and support to all students at Enochs and will continue to do so until we find our newest team member. More information will come via the Enochs Website when the new counselor arrives. Please continue to contact the counseling office with any questions or concerns as usual. Enochs High School prides itself on working with students and families to support education. It is important that you communicate with the school if you have any concerns. We are always willing to work with families to help their children find success in school. We have several resources and support students’ success. Finally, September is ‘Attendance Awareness Month’. I want to remind families how important it is for your child to be in school and on time every single day. Students who attend school regularly and are in class on time are far more successful overall than students who miss class or are tardy. Attendance guidelines are very strict for our students and if your child is not in school this could mean an unexcused absence or tardy on your child’s attendance record. Please review the Modesto City Schools Conduct Code or contact the attendance office for more details if you have any questions. Thank you very much for all that you do! We all appreciate working with parents and families to make students successful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Jenny Solis, Assistant Principal, Pupil ServicesSolis.j@monet.k12.ca.us (209) 550-3403

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Enochs Care Center

Medications Students may not carry or self-administer medications during school hours (including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and Asthma Inhalers) without written consent from their medical care provider and parent. Medication must be sent in the prescription bottle or the original sealed container. Medications cannot be brought to school and kept in lockers, purses, backpacks or pockets. Forms to administer or carry medication at school are available in the Care Center. The Physician’s instructions need to include the name of the medication, reason for taking, the amount, and the frequency. The form needs to be dated and signed annually.

Medical Concerns If your child has any physical or emotional/social issues that the school should be aware of such as diabetes, scoliosis, heart problems, asthma, allergies, anxiety, grief, depression or peer relationship concerns, please notify the Care Center. The Enochs Care Center has trained Student Assistant Specialists, peer mentoring, as well as many more resources to support student’s mental/emotional health. Please fill out a Care Center consent form to be on file so that the Care Center can assist when/if the need arises. Students may pick up the consent form in the Care Center. We are here to help students succeed! You may contact the Care Center at Enochs by phone at 550-3400, ext. 2123.

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Renaissance Program EHS Renaissance program serves as a catalyst for positive change on our campus.  James C. Enochs High School has academic and attendance rewards and recognition that motivate students to excel.  Students appreciate the positive recognition that our Renaissance program provides. Please be a part of keeping this program strong with your contribution in the following ways: Personal Donations to EHS Renaissance (please write checks to EHS Renaissance with attached form below), and the donation of a silent auction basket or gift card by the end of October to Renaissance (attention: Mrs. Galvan, Room L-216).

Students: If you received a 3.75-4.0 GPA all of 2013-2014 school year then you qualify for the Altius Volans Academic Pin or Block Letter award. Please fill out an application and attach your transcript and they are due by Thursday, November 20th in Room L-216. Applications are available on the school website and in the office.

Buy Your Yearbook!Senior Yearbook Pictures Shoob Photography is our Official Senior Photographer (4640 Spyres Way, Modesto, 567-0748). We are impressed with their high quality and commitment to customer satisfaction. While the decision to choose a senior photographer is entirely yours, Shoob Photography offers excellent studio portrait packages for families and follows the exact yearbook specifications for all yearbook portraits. Call to schedule your appointment soon. If you wish to have ONLY a yearbook portrait taken Senior Tribute Ads There is limited space for senior ads in the 2015 Wingspan Yearbook. If you would like to purchase an ad, we urge you to act quickly to secure your senior’s space. Call yearbook adviser, Tamra McCarthy, at 550-3410 x5079 and leave your name (PARENT), your student’s name (FIRST AND LAST), ad size and phone number. All messages will be processed and returned in the order they are received to schedule available ad appointments.

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FootballDay Date Opponent Location TimeFri. Sept. 19 Merced Merced 5:15/7:30Fri. Sept. 26 Davis Downey (A) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Oct. 3 Johansen Gregori (H) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Oct. 10 Beyer (Homecoming) Downey (H) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Oct. 17 Downey (Senior Night) Johansen (H) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Oct. 24 Modesto Johansen (A) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Oct. 31 Gregori Gregori (A) 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. Nov. 7 BYEFri. Nov. 14 Playoff Round 1 TBA TBAFri. Nov. 21 Playoff Round 2 TBA TBAFri. Nov. 28 Playoff Semi Finals TBA TBASat. Dec. 6 Section Championship TBA TBA

Boys SoccerDay Date Opponent Location TimeThu. Sept. 18 Johansen Home 3:30Tues. Sept. 23 Beyer Home 3:30Thu. Sept. 25 Downey Home 3:30Tues. Sept. 30 Modesto Modesto 3:30Thu. Oct. 2 Gregori Gregori 3:30Tues. Oct. 7 Bye Thu. Oct. 9 Davis Home 3:30Tues. Oct. 14 Johansen Johansen 3:30Thu. Oct. 16 Beyer Beyer 3:30Tues. Oct. 21 Downey Downey 3:30Thu. Oct. 23 Modesto Thu. Oct. 30 Bye Enochs 3:30Tues. Nov. 4 First Round TBA TBAThu. Nov. 6 Second Round TBA TBAWed. Nov. 12 Third Round TBA TBASat. Nov. 15 Division 1 Final TBA TBA

VolleyballDay Date Opponent Location TimeTues. Sept. 23 Johansen Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Sept. 25 Beyer Beyer 4:00/5:00/6:00Sat. Sept. 27 Stockton Classic Tourney (JV) TBA TBATues. Sept. 30 Downey Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Oct. 2 Modesto Modesto 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. Oct. 7 Gregori Gregori 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Oct. 9 BYE Sat. Oct. 11 Dougherty Valley Tourney (V) TBA TBATues. Oct. 14 Davis Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Oct. 16 Johansen Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Fri/Sat Oct. 17/18 Stockton Classic Tourney (V) TBA TBATues. Oct. 21 Beyer Beyer 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Oct. 23 Downey Downey 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. Oct. 28 Modesto Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Thu. Oct. 30 Gregori Home 4:00/5:00/6:00

Girls GolfDay Date Opponent Location TimeThu. Sept. 18 Johansen Muni (H) 3:00Tues. Sept. 23 Downey Muni (A) 3:00Thu. Sept. 25 Modesto Dryden (A) 3:00Tues. Sept. 30 Beyer Creekside (A) 3:00Thu. Oct. 2 Gregori Creekside (A) 3:00Tues. Oct. 7 Bye Wed. Oct. 8 Sierra Tournament Manteca TBATues. Oct. 9 Davis Dryden (H) 3:00Thu. Oct. 14 Johansen Dryden (A) 3:00Tues. Oct. 16 Downey Dryden (H) 3:00Thu. Oct. 21 MMC Tournament TBA TBA Mon. Oct. 27 CIF South Sectional TBA TBA Mon. Nov. 3 CIF Masters Tourney The Reserve @Spanos TBA Mon. Nov. 10 Nor-Cal Tournament TBA TBA

Girls TennisDay Date Opponent Location TimeThu. Sept. 18 Downey Home 3:30Tues. Sept. 23 Modesto Modesto 3:30Thu. Sept. 25 Gregori Home 3:30Tues. Sept. 30 BYE Thu. Oct. 2 Davis Home 3:30Tues. Oct. 7 Johansen Johansen 3:30Thu. Oct. 9 Beyer Beyer 3:30Tues. Oct. 14 Downey Downey 3:30Thu. Oct. 16 Modesto Home 3:30Tues. Oct. 21 Gregori Home 3:30Thu. Oct. 23 BYE Tues. Oct. 28 MMC Singles Tournament TBA TBAThu. Oct. 30 MMC Doubles Tournament TBA TBATues. Nov. 4 1-CIF Section Team Tournament TBA TBA Mon. Nov. 10 2-CIF Section Singles Tournament TBA TBAFri. Nov. 14 CIF Section Singles Tournament TBA TBA

Cross CountryDay Date Opponent Location Time Wed. Oct. 1 League Meet #2 TBA 3:30-5:30Sat. Oct. 4 Artichoke Invitational Half Moon Bay 8:00amWed. Oct. 15 League Meet #3 TBA 3:30-5:30Fri. Oct. 31 Conference League Meet TBA TBASat. Nov. 8 CIF Sub-Section Meet Angels Camp TBASat. Nov. 15 CIF Section Meet Willow Hill, Folsom TBASat. Nov. 29 CIF State Meet Woodland Park TBA

Sports 2014/2015

Eligibility1. In order to participate in a sport, all students

must have a 2.0 GPA with no more than one F.The GPA that determines eligibility is as follows: • Fall Sports -  4th quarter GPA of previous

school year for 10th -12th grades  only.  All 9th graders are eligible for the 1st quarter.

• Winter Sports - 1st quarter GPA of current school year.

• Spring Sports -  1st semester  GPA of current school year.

2. All school debts must be paid. 

For questions contact: Randy Rubio, Athletic Director – Rubio.R@monet.k12.ca.us

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The Eagle’s Eye has a limited amount of newsmagazines that go out to students and parents. To make sure you get a copy—subscribe now by bring your form to SOAR. Subscribing to the Eagle’s Eye, Enochs High School’s newsmagazine, will help you keep in touch with what is happening at school. You will also learn about issues which impact your teen. The Eagle’s Eye is a student publication. This is your chance to stay informed with the events happening at Enochs High School. Yes! I’d like a subscription to the Eagle Eye, the student newspaper at Enochs High School. This includes four to five editions, plus the special senior edition mailed to your home.

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If you change your address during the year, please email eagleseye@monet.k12.ca.us. Newspapers will not be forwarded.

EHS Instrumental Music and Guard Program

Marching Band and Guard Marching Band season is in full swing and we currently have 94 members. Fall is a very busy time of year for our marching band and guard members. These talented students will not only be playing at all home football games and participating in both the Modesto Veteran’s Day Parade and Holiday Parade, but will also be competing in WBA competitions in Fresno on Oct. 11th, at Chabot College on Oct. 25th, and at James Logan High School on Nov. 15th. The marching band season will conclude with State Championships in Fresno on Nov. 22-23.

Jazz Band: Our Jazz Band consists of 32 members who make up two different Jazz Bands. These talented students will perform at both the Fall Dinner Concert and Holiday Concert and Dessert Auction. They will also participate in the Veteran’s Day festivities by playing at Applebee’s on Sisk Rd. following the Modesto Veteran’s Day Parade, as well as attending the Delta College Jazz Festival on Dec. 6th.

Concert Band: Our concert band consists of 100 members and will perform at the Fall Dinner Concert and the Holiday Concert and Dessert Auction.

Orchestra: Our Orchestra currently has 35 members. The Orchestra will also perform at the Fall Dinner Concert and Holiday Concert and Dessert Auction, as well as attending open rehearsal with the San Francisco Symphony on Oct. 22nd.

Important Dates:Oct. 2 Fall Dinner ConcertOct. 14 Band Booster Meeting @ 6:30pm Oct. 22 Cool Hand Luke’s Drive-thru Chicken Dinner FundraiserNov. 8 Band Booster Pancake Breakfast & Holiday BoutiqueNov. 12 Band Booster Meeting @ 6:30 pmDec 9 Band Booster Meeting @ 6:30 pmDec. 11 Holiday Concert & Dessert Auction

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Library/Bookroom NotesLibrary/Bookroom Hours The library is open from 7:15 to 3 pm every school day. We generally do not close for lunch, but if there are classes in the library, it may be closed during the lunch periods. We try to keep the library open as much as possible in order to help students complete their work. The library is focused on helping students achieve at a high academic level, so we enforce a few of the following important rules:1. Computers are for school-related work only.2. Do not move or disconnect equipment3. No food or beverages allowed in the library4. Be quiet during your visit to the library, so not to

disturb others studying.

Lost Textbooks Students are responsible for every book they check out. Once a book is in their possession, they are responsible for it whether is it lost or stolen. Books should never be left in a classroom. Teachers cannot be responsible for their students’ books. We also do not notify or return lost and found books to students. When campus supervisors and custodians return lost books to the library/bookroom, they are checked in. If you think you have lost a textbook or library book, check your library account online. To do this, follow these simple steps:

1. Log onto a computer at school and click on the Enochs Library Search on the desktop. From home, go to the Enochs website and access the catalog from the Library Media Center page. The EHS Library Catalog is accessed through a button in the center top of the page.

2. Log into the catalog program using your student ID and computer password (the same way you log onto the computers at school). The login button is in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. Go to the My Info tab and see what books are checked out to you. If you don’t see the book on your account, it has been checked in.

If a textbook has been returned/checked in to the bookroom, students may checkout another. If the book has not been returned, students will be allowed to check out another textbook, but we will note on your account that you checked out a second book because you misplaced your first book. At the end of the year, if the 1st book is not returned, the book will be marked lost and you will receive a debt letter asking for payment. Student’s library/textbook account will show a fee. Students must pay for all lost textbooks and library materials. Debts must be cleared before the following S.O.A.R. Orientation. All students with un-cleared debts will have to come on MAKE-UP SOAR DAYS. Please contact Julie Gonzalez regarding books and/or debts by phone, (209) 550-3410 ext. 2015, or e-mail Gonzalez.j@mcs4kids.com.