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PANTHER PURSUITS PANTHER PURSUITS Newbury Park High School PFA Newsletter January 2008 Welcome to our World of Excellence

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Newbury Park High School PFA Newsletter January 2008

Welcome to our World of Excellence

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Inside this issue . . .Back-To-School Night 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Band Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33College and Career Center . . . . . . . . . .20College Entrance Exams . . . . . . . . . . . .16Congratulations on Making the Grade . .17Counseling Department: Dates and

Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Counseling Department News . . . . . . . .23CVUSD Career Faire! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18CVUSD Homework Policy . . . . . . . . . . . .6Drug Test Kits Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Early Dismissal Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Every 15 Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Fall Sports Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Financial Aid Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . .20From the Podium: Choral Music

Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14IB Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Information for Families of Students

with Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Interact Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Is It Worth It? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Lacrosse Season Is Finally Here . . . . . .32Make Online Payments to Meal

Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13National Honor Society Asks forNominations of Faculty and Staff . . . . . .10National Honor Society Will Call for

Candidates in February 2008 . . . . . .10

NCAA Eligibility Changes . . . . . . . . . . . .32New PFA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27News from the Instruction Office . . . . . . .6Ninth Grade Students Glimpse the

“Real” World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19NPHS Common Scholarship . . . . . . . . .21NPHS Student Pledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Panther Pursuits Newsletter . . . . . . . . . .27Parent Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Parent Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Personal Electronics and Other

Valuables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7PFA Board Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27PFA Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Principal’s Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Principal’s Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3School Cents for Technology . . . . . . . . .14Site Council Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Students Benefit from Community

Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Students: Did You Forget Something? . . .9Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7What Do You Need to Know to

Become a Millionaire? . . . . . . . . . . . .19Work Experience Education . . . . . . . . . .11World Languages Department . . . . . . . .15Youth and Government Bill

Hearing Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Panther Pursuits available at www.nphs.orgBy publishing Panther Pursuits online the last two years, the PFA savedapproximately $7,100 and donated this savings to the school for the purchaseof technology. Future issues will appear on the website on or about March 1and May 1. If you would like to have issues mailed to the home address ofrecord, submit a written request, including the name of the parent/guardian andstudent, along with a subscription cost of $10.00 for the remaining two issues to:

NPHS, Attn: Panther Pursuits, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

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Important Dates

Mark your calendars

12/24-1/4 Winter Recess1/21 Holiday - Martin

Luther King Day1/22 -- 25 Finals - Subterm 21/25 Term 1, Subterm 2 ends1/28 Pupil Free Day-Teacher

Prep1/29 Term 2, Subterm 1 begins2/15 Holiday - Lincoln’s Day2/18 Holiday - Washington’s

Day2/19 Early Dismissal Day*3/7 Early Dismissal Day*3/18 Early Dismissal Day*3/21 -- 28 Spring Recess4/8 -- 11 Finals - Subterm 34/11 Term 2, Subterm 1ends4/14 Term 2, Subterm 2 begins4/29 Early Dismissal Day*5/26 Holiday - Memorial Day5/30 Early Dismissal Day*6/6 & 6/9 Senior Finals6/10 -- 13 Finals - Subterm 46/13 Term 2, Subterm 2 ends

Graduation

Dear Panther Family,

As we go to press with this edition of Panther Pursuits, we are just enter-ing the frenzy of the holiday season. I hope you find yourself and your fam-ily surrounded by loved ones and richly blessed as you enter the New Year. Tobegin this lengthy message, let me call your attention to the series of parentworkshops PFA will be sponsoring this coming spring. (Please see the articleon page 5.) Beginning with Back-to-School Night 2, we will be offeringinformative sessions for parents (no students, please) about topics of interest,beginning with local teen drug abuse. With help from the Sheriff’s depart-ment as well as a number of community agencies, we hope to provide parentswith information about what drugs are “out there” that our young people areusing, what they look like, what dangers they present, what behavior changesthey cause, and what we can do to prevent, cope with, and recover from drugabuse involving friends or family. Anticipated topics for subsequent meetingsinclude personal safety, helping our teens deal with stress, mental healthissues including depression, Internet safety, and other topics of interest orneed to parents. I hope to see many of you there, as these are issues that affectthe entire community.

We have, to date, had three “early dismissal” days for our work on theSelf-Study we are completing prior to our accreditation visit next fall. Staff,students, and parents have been meeting to look carefully at all aspects ofschool programs and operations, assessing our strengths and improvement pri-orities. We anticipate gathering input from a large number of parents and stu-dents with a survey in February as well. As always, we rely on you to shareyour experiences, positive and negative, with us; we look forward to lookingat ourselves from multiple perspectives as we work through the Self-Studyprocess. Of course, our plans are to come away from the Self-Study with def-inite plans for improving NPHS. Even though we’re terrific, we know there’salways room for improvement.

It seems to me that I’ve been out more than I’ve been in the office overthe last few weeks, and I’d like to provide some information about the unusu-al series of conferences, workshops, and other professional endeavors inwhich I’ve been able to participate.

I attended the IB Heads of Schools Conference in late October, for exam-ple. Since this was in San Francisco rather than in some more remote part ofthe world, it seemed cost-effective to attend. The conference was excellentand left me with a renewed appreciation of the IB program and a sense ofurgency about the need and our efforts here to increase our students’ aware-ness that they are global citizens.

Shortly after returning, I was out for a day to hear David Hopkins, who isassociated with a school improvement effort that is literally world-wide.Called “I-Net,” this organization seeks to provide opportunities to use technol-ogy to allow school teachers/leaders to communicate and share ideas

[See Principal’s Pen, page 4]

FROM THE . . .

PRINCIPAL’S PEN

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Principal Athol Wong invites you to join her andmembers of the administrative team and the counselingstaff in an informal conversation about Newbury ParkHigh. We have four Coffees scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to9:50 a.m. as follows:

Wednesday, January 9, 2008Wednesday, March 5, 2008Wednesday, May 7, 2008

PRINCIPAL’S COFFEElearn a latte

globally. In the afternoon session, the leadership team ofour district had Mr. Hopkins all to ourselves, and Dr. TerryCannings (CLU Dean of the School of Education) offeredto sponsor I-Net membership for one high school in theConejo. I jumped at the chance, largely because it seemedcomplementary to the IB program goals. I look forward tobeing able to share more and help us get connected soon.

Shortly after hearing David Hopkins, I traveled withCVUSD Board member Dorothy Beaubien, Mr. Beaman,and a middle school site principal to Michigan to viewschools that had purchased programs from Paxton-Patterson. Randy Porter has one or two of their kits for usein wood shop, but they also have middle school science andtechnology packages, and a career exploration series thatdoes an excellent job of blending career/technical educationand core content. In addition, the models require studentsto work collaboratively and use technology in very sophis-ticated ways – very 21st Century. What will happen fromhere remains to be seen, but the programs were very highquality and could easily be incorporated into some of ourexisting courses or even drive new course development.

In between, some of our English Learner team (KarlaVillavicencio, Steve Lepire, Nick Colangelo, and I) havebeen attending a series of workshops at the County officefocused on EL students – understanding their needs anddeveloping strategies to serve them better. There have beenfour workshops, most recently last Wednesday, and oneremaining on December 14. While we devote comparative-ly large proportion of personnel and energy and time toEnglish Learners, some of our neediest students, we contin-ue to be frustrated with results. In spite of genuinely good

intentions and the Herculean efforts of teachers and stu-dents, too many EL students continue to struggle year afteryear. Having this opportunity to peel through the layers ofconcern and to network with people doing the same thing atother area schools is helpful. We know there’s no magicbullet, but we can’t stop trying to help students.

Also in November, I was at Cal Lutheran with the vis-iting Heads of Schools from the United Kingdom, and thenhosted two of them for the week as well. In addition to aninteresting exchange of ideas, I have to admit that I wasstunned when both of our visitors commented so positivelyon student demeanor in the classrooms. (What does it sayabout my own stereotypes when I assumed the Brits wouldhave students seated properly and respectfully in rows?)Our visitors found our students far more engaged, coopera-tive, and respectful than their own. Of course, I attributedthat in large part to parents, and to the wonderful job ourteachers do, tirelessly preparing meaningful learningopportunities for students, and to our great students. Ourvisitors thoroughly enjoyed lunch in the Panther Cafe(they’re very jealous that we can offer so many interestingelective opportunities because they are so bound by exami-nations), seeing classes in action, visiting with our coun-selors (there are none in their schools), and shopping at theoutlets in Camarillo. They also enjoyed being able to eat abarbeque meal at the TO game, and then seeing us to thehalf-time point of our victory over the Lancers. They did-n’t want to leave because they were so engrossed in thespectacle and the competition!

More recently I attended the Achievement Gap Summitin Sacramento (along with several others from our District).This turned out to be a powerful gathering of over 4,000educators from all over the state. I attended, in particular,two breakout sessions that were exciting in the possibilitiesfor meaningful interaction they present for us here atNPHS. One was a presentation by Kate Kinsella about howto structure lessons to provide students with opportunitiesto engage in discourse using Academic English (which shedefines as a second language to everyone). Another was apresentation by Ron Ferguson, a Harvard professor who hasbeen doing research for years to isolate the factors that havethe most positive effect on learning in the classroom. Oneof his specialty areas has been working with high-perform-ing suburban districts across the country, and he has gath-ered massive databases (over 100,000 students and teacherssurveyed with results correlated to achievement scores overmany states). In his very brief presentation (1 hour) he dida masterful job at linking “science” to the psychology and“art” of teaching and learning process, and provided hints

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at some powerful ways we could improve our practice. For us to be able tojoin his project as participants, and then have the information from NP as com-pared with other schools like us would save us time, offer us accurate analy-sis of data, and provide us with additional insight into our craft that would def-initely benefit us all, teachers and students, especially as we proceed throughour self-study for WASC.

Now, for those of you who have actually read through this very long mes-sage, let me remind you that I am a “veteran educator” (someone who’s whohas been to more conferences, inservices, workshops, presentations, and keynote speeches than I care to admit to being old enough to have attended). Ihaven’t suddenly been injected with the “Pollyanna” vaccine for the educa-tional cynic, nor have I stepped to the “dark side” of educational politics. Ihaven’t lost touch with the difficult reality of our jobs on a daily basis. But Iwant you to know that I am genuinely excited about the possibilities I’ve hadthe privilege to learn about on behalf of NPHS these last few weeks. Ofcourse, I’m always most excited to bring them to the school community forconsideration. There’s still “no place like home.”

I would be remiss not to express my appreciation to you for putting upwith my scattershot attendance the last few weeks, and to the other membersof our administrative team, my secretary (Linda Abilez), and the counselorsfor picking up the slack in the office. Leaving for a few days and hosting vis-itors serves, without fail, to make me appreciate being here even more. Thankyou!

Athol WongPrincipal

Mark your calendars! Back-to-School Night 2 will be held on

Tuesday, February 5, 20087:30 p.m.

Take time to invest in an eveningthat pays dividends for you and yourchildren. Follow their schedule. Sit intheir classes. Meet and listen to theirinstructors. Wander through the campusand get in touch with Newbury ParkHigh School.

This year, a parent seminar onteenage drug use will begin in the gymat 6:30. Presenters will include mem-bers of Ventura County Sheriff’sDepartment, local agencies, counselors,and parents who will speak about localtrends and resources. Parents are encour-aged to come, ask questions, and learnhow to help their teens avoid the dangersassociated with drug use.

[Principal’s Pen, from page 4] BACK-TO-SCHOOLNIGHT 2

Meet the Teachers

PARENT SEMINARSSponsored by your NPHS Parent Faculty Association

We are thankful that we live and work in Newbury Parkbecause we know it is one of the safest communities of itssize in the nation. However, we cannot deny that recentevents related to drug use and violence have touched ourlives locally. In order to assist parents in learning moreabout behaviors that might place teens in danger and to pro-vide information and resources for those who might needassistance, PFA has planned a series of parent seminars.

Each will be focused around a topic of interest, and thefirst will be “Drug Use by Teens in Our Area.” The eveningwill begin at 6:30 PM in the gym, just prior to Back-to-School Night 2 on February 5th. Presenters will includemembers of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department,Action Family Counseling, a parent whose son is currentlyovercoming drug involvement, and members of the NPHSCounseling staff. We hope to present accurate, helpfulinformation as well as answer questions and distribute writ-ten information in this 45-minute presentation. Please joinus!

Future Topics and Dates:

• Personal Safety (How to Help our Kids Stay Safe) February 26, 6:30 PM, Gym(just after 10th grade Counseling sessions)

• Internet Safety and Cyber-bullying AwarenessMarch 5, 6:30 PM, PAC (just prior to Community College Night presentation)

• Helping Your Teenager Manage Stress and EmotionsApril 9, 6:30 PM, Cafeteria

• Preparing Yourself and Your Senior for College LifeMay 8, 6:30, Cafeteria

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Homework is designed to help students with a wide range of subjects andto develop many different skills. Therefore, homework assignments will takemany different forms, but should always be based on skills previously taughtin the classroom. The guidelines for high school are that homework is to beassigned on a regular basis for approximately 90-120 minutes daily.

It is widely recognized that activities such as independent and recreation-al reading, practicing musical instruments and practice for extracurricularactivities are also essential for improving student performance. These typesof activities are generally expected to be completed in addition to study skilland content homework.

CVUSD HOMEWORK POLICYApproximately 1+ Hour / Day / Class

NEWS FROM THE INSTRUCTION OFFICEby Steve Lepire, Assistant Principal of Instruction

California High School Exit Exam

Who: All students must pass this test to earn a high school diploma.Seniors who have not yet passed will have two opportunities thisyear. Juniors who have not passed will have one more opportunitythis year. Sophomores will take the test for the first time in March.

What: This test consists of two parts, English/Language Arts andMathematics. It is given over two days (one section each day), andstudents may work for as long as they need to complete each sec-tion. Most students finish within two hours per section. Once a stu-dent passes either part, he/she need not take that part again.

When: Seniors Juniors SophomoresFebruary 5 & 6 March 11 & 12 March 11 & 12May 6 & 7

How: In February, Seniors who have not yet passed the Exit Exam willtake the test as needed during the school day. Each test is adminis-tered by a credentialed teacher. Since there are no make-up daysallowed, attendance on the scheduled days is vital. During theMarch test, the start of the regular school day will be delayed. Allsophomores and juniors needing the test will arrive at the usualtime, go to their testing location, and then go to class as they finishthe test each day. Most students will probably finish in time toattend all classes.

Star Testing

Please plan ahead: STAR Testing will occur May 7th, 12, & 13th. All9th, 10th and 11th grade students take California Standards Tests inEnglish/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science. Seniorswill have Senior Seminars and other activities at this time. More specificinformation will follow in future editions of Panther Pursuits.

EARLY DISMISSALDAYS

by Athol Wong, Principal

By the time you read this issue ofPanther Pursuits, we will have had threeEarly Dismissal Days. There will be fivemore throughout the year. On thesedays, students will begin school at theusual time, but they will be dismissed at12:50 instead of 2:05 p.m. (or at 1:50rather than 3:05 p.m. to those who haveperiod 5 classes). This will allow timefor the completion of our Self-Study,which is part of the accreditationprocess. There is no early dismissal onfinal exam days.

Dates for early release:

February 19 April 29March 18 May 30March 7

Early Dismissal Day Schedule:

Period 1 7:15 – 8:05Period 2 8:15 – 9:27Break 9:27 – 9:32Period 3 9:42 – 10:53Lunch 10:53 – 11:28Period 4 11:38 – 12:50Period 5 1:00 – 1:50

Dates & Periods* of FinalExams:

Jan. 22 Periods 2A & 4AJan. 23 Period 3BJan. 24 Periods 1 & 3Jan. 25 Periods 2 & 4

*Regular classes will be held for all other periods

*Periods 2A, 3B, etc., are for yearlongHonors, AP or IB classes

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Over the past few months, we have had a rash of lost or stolen IPODs hereat the school. Although we do empathize with all of you – parents and stu-dents – over the loss of an expensive item, the faculty and staff cannot beresponsible for it. We will take a statement from the student, and follow-upprovided we have a good idea of who might have taken the item.

I recommend the following guidelines:

1. Leave your valuables home. This might include IPODs and large sums ofcash. This is the most foolproof method of protecting your belongings.Remember that cell phones are not to be used at all during school hoursanyway, including lunch and breaks.

2. Secure ALL valuables. Many of the reports I get are from students wholeft a backpack sitting out on a chair, a bench, or the ground. If you needa lock for your PE locker, you may obtain one from your teacher, as youwill not be permitted to bring one in from home.

3. Keep track of the makes, models, and serial numbers of your possessions.That will be helpful in the event you decide to file a police report. (Wecannot file the police report for you.)

We have come a long way since the transistor radio. The electronics oftoday are small, very easy to steal, and easy to conceal once they have beentaken. Help us help you.

PERSONAL ELECTRONICS AND OTHERVALUABLES

by Larry Berlin, Dean of Students

SITE COUNCILMEETINGS

Join Us

The Site Council meets at 3:00 inroom B-2.. Meetings dates are:

January 29February 26

April 22May 27

Everyone is welcome to attend.

TEACHERCONFERENCES

by Steve Lepire, Asst. Principal ofInstruction

At the high school level,teacher/parent conferences should bearranged by appointment only. Parentsshould not go directly to a classroomanytime during the school day, includingbefore and after school to meet with ateacher without an appointment.Teachers will meet with any parent withthe appropriate notification and sched-uled appointment.

EVERY 15 MINUTESby Larry Berlin, Dean of Students

During the 1990s, someone was killed on the highway in a drunk drivingincident every 15 minutes. The California Highway Patrol, in partnershipwith the Department of Transportation, established the Every 15 Minutes pro-gram. The idea is to make clear the point to our teenagers that drinking anddriving, besides being illegal, is a dangerous practice, often with fatal results.

NPHS will be presenting this program on April 24 and 25 to our 11th and12th graders. Many of them will be afforded the opportunity to actively par-ticipate in the presentation. We are currently in the planning stages of theevent, and are meeting regularly with local agencies, including the CaliforniaHighway Patrol, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, local hospitals, paramedics,and Sierra Towing. Many of our faculty members will also be participating.Parents interested in assisting, volunteering, or making cash donations to off-set the costs should contact Kathy Barker (498-3676, ext 1014) or LarryBerlin (498-3676, ext 1018).

DRUG TEST KITSAVAILABLE

Through the efforts of PFA, we stillhave drug screening kits available in theInstruction Office. Each kit is $5.00 andtests presence in the urine of any of fourmajor classes of drugs: opiates, THC(the active ingredient in marijuana),methamphetamines, and amphetamines.Kits are simple to use at home; resultsare easy to read and reliable. Parentsmay purchase kits from the Instructionoffice during office hours; a telephonecall ahead of time is recommended(498-3676, ext. 1006).

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IS IT WORTH IT?by Athol Wong, Principal

Sometimes high school is difficult – for students ANDfor parents. We may find ourselves occasionally wonderingif all our efforts as parents (nagging, encouraging, checkingto see homework is completed, talking with teachers to getmissed assignments, etc.) will ever pay off. Too often wemay find ourselves wondering if it is possible to win anargument with a teenager who tells us – on a daily basis –“I’m never going to need this stuff they’re trying to teachme anyway.” Of course, the most gratifying part of highschool for parents is watching our children “walk the line”at graduation and finding appropriate means to continuetheir education past high school. But it’s important to real-ize that there are very real gains – for all of society – thatcome hand in hand with top-quality education.

Some experts estimate that the United States could real-ize nearly $200 billion a year in loss recovery by raising thequality of schooling, preventing students from droppingout, and investing more money and other resources in ourschools. At a symposium held at Columbia University in2005, Cecilia E. Rouse, a professor at economics and pub-lic affairs at Princeton University, announced her researchfound that lower earnings among dropouts could cost ournation almost $160 billion in lost earnings, and $36 billionin lost state and federal income taxes for each class of eight-een-year-olds. These amounts represent a loss of nearly 2%of the gross domestic product each year!

According to Rouse, high school graduates are nearly20% more likely to hold down a job when compared todrop-outs. College graduates are over 25% more likely tofind employment. And college grads earn nearly threetimes the annual salary of drop-outs! Other research indi-cates (statistically, at least) that increasing the education ofsingle mothers who are drop-outs could remove about125,000 families annually from public assistance rolls, sav-ing about $1.5 billion a year. If just 1/3 of those same sin-gle mothers completed even some years of college, the sav-ings could more than double to $3.8 billion.

Perhaps even more important, other researchers at theconference revealed findings that point to the high correla-tion between level of education and leading a satisfying life.For example, one study shows the gap between a person’searnings and level of education is widening as job demandschange, making education even more important to our chil-dren that it was for us. Other results seem to show that loweducation levels affect physical health and lifespan. Highschool graduates spend far less on health care annually andlive an average of 9.2 years longer than high school drop-

YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT BILLHEARING NIGHT

by Larry Berlin, Dean of Students

On November 29, I had the pleasure of witnessing tenof our students address a panel of local community mem-bers as they presented potential bills to submit to the statelegislature. The event, sponsored by the local YMCA, wasthe Youth and Government Bill Hearing Night. Of the 11students present from the Conejo Valley Unified SchoolDistrict, ten were from Newbury Park High School. Ourstudents were:

Xavier Volgenau Deanna DupuyMorgan Culbertson Michelle PacioneLauren Stoll Shannon BrownJeff Zuckerman Megan MarshallRene Peterson Shelby Charleston

Each of the three groups had researched and developeda piece of legislation, which they ultimately hoped to pres-ent to the state legislature during a session in February.Our students tackled some tough issues, including immi-gration reform, solar power, and high school curriculum.All of them did so professionally and intelligently. I wasmost impressed with the creativity, effort, and professional-ism with which they addressed the panel and audienceassembled. The panel consisted of the Mayor of ThousandOaks (Andrew Fox), the Thousand Oaks Director of CodeCompliance (Mike Hines), a Senior Deputy DistrictAttorney (Howard Wise), a local private attorney (GrantKennedy), a Ventura County Sheriff sergeant (Sgt. De LosSantos), and me.

Aside from congratulating the students, I would like tocongratulate the faculty, as well. Their proposals con-tained elements from across the curriculum, including gov-ernment, English Language Arts, mathematics, science, andeconomics. In essence, the students were respectful, criti-cal thinkers and effective communicators who possessed agreat deal of core knowledge, sought to solve problems,and chose to be active in the community. I am only sorrythat the WASC committee, scheduled to come in next year,could not witness this also. We met all of the ESLRs.

I was proud of them, but also of the work that teachershave done with them over the past few years.

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outs. Still other research (this conductedby Enrico Moretti from UC Berkeley)indicates that a 1% increase in gradua-tion rates nationally could correlate withabout 100,000 fewer crimes annually.Such a change would save the nation$1.4 billion a year in law enforcementand incarceration costs. Moretti’s find-ings also suggest that an increase of 10%in the high school graduation rate wouldcorrelate with a 20% reduction in murderand assault arrest rates!

So, the next time you find yourresolve weakening, or a neighbor iscomplaining about the cost of publiceducation, or your teenager declares,“High school is a waste of time,” feelfree to make this article assigned read-ing. Everyone’s education is importantto ALL of us.

[Is It Worth It?, from page 8]

S A TPREPARATION COURSE

offered at

NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL

9 week course - offered Period 1Class begins February 4 (2nd week of Term 2)

Taught by our own NPHS Teachers:Mr. Kim & Mrs. Anders

2-1/2 Elective CreditsCOST: $20 for materials

Students will receive assistance preparing for the SAT asthey:

• review how to approach the SAT exam• learn and practice test-taking tips for the SAT• receive specific instruction in the subjects/areas

on the SAT, including mathematics, vocabulary,reading and essay writing

• do guided and independent practice on SATexams and evaluate results

Register now in the College & Career CenterPayment by check made out to NPHS

Enrollment is limited-sign up early!

Contact Carmencita Ricafort in the College & Career Center at(805) 498-3676, ext. 1101, or [email protected]

for more information.We highly recommend that students enroll in the District

sponsored SAT preparation course as an additional preparationfor the SAT.

STUDENTS: DID YOUFORGET SOMETHING?

by NPHS Administration

In addition to academics, it is ourgoal that students also learn responsibil-ity and preparedness. NPHS administra-tion feels it is the student’s responsibili-ty to remember homework, books, proj-ects, lunches, money, P.E. clothes, etc.

If parents must leave items at thereception desk for students to pick up:• Set up a plan with your student at the

start of the school year so he or sheknows to check with the receptionistfor items left there.

• Items will not be sent to the class-room.

• Students will not be notified thatitems are waiting for them.

• Do not have flowers, balloons, etc.,delivered to the NPHS office. Thereis not enough space in the office tohold them until students are able topick them up at the end of the schoolday.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ASKS FOR NOMINATIONS OF FACULTYAND STAFF

by Kelley Stone, Advisor

In an effort to fulfill our mission statement at NewburyPark High School, the NPHS Chapter of National HonorSociety has established the Teaching with Honor Program.Teaching with Honor is a program designed to recognizethose outstanding faculty and staff members at NewburyPark High School who exemplify a commitment toSCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & CHARAC-TER. These are the characteristics that we look for in ourmembers, and those that we value in our teaching facultyand staff here on campus.

Scholarship Scholarship means a commitment to learning. An indi-

vidual is willing to spend hours in reading and study know-ing the benefits of a cultivated mind. We should continueto learn even when formal education has ended and we will,for education ends only with the end of life. Knowledge isone great element in life, which leads to the highest suc-cess, and it can be acquired only one way – through dili-gence and effort. Learning furnishes the lamp by which weread the past, and the light illuminates the future.Recognize someone who has taken up the charge to contin-ually expand their world through the opportunities inherentin scholarship.

Service Service can be described in various ways. In the routine

of the day’s work, many opportunities arise to help others.Willingness to work for the benefit of those in need, with-out monetary compensation or without recognition, is thequality we seek in our membership. We are committed tothe idea of volunteering our time and abilities to the cre-ation of a better future. Help us to honor those faculty andstaff who are committed to service.

Leadership Leadership should exert a wholesome influence on the

school. In taking the initiative in class and school activi-ties, the real leader strives to train and aid others to attainthe same objective. The price of leadership is sacrifice –the willingness to yield one’s personal interests for theinterests of others. A leader has self-confidence and will goforward when others hesitate. No matter what power andresources may exist in the country, they are ineffectualwithout the guidance of a wise leader. Leadership is alwaysneeded; thus, to lead is a substantive charge to those wehonor.

Character Character is the force within each individual that distin-

guishes that person from others. It is that without which noone can respect oneself, nor hope to attain the respect ofothers. It is this force of character which guides onethrough life and, when once developed, grows steadily.Character is achieved and not received. It is the product ofconstant action, and daily striving to make the right choice.The problem of character is the problem of self-control. Wemust be in reality what we wish to appear to others. Bydemonstrating such qualities as respect, responsibility,turstworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship, we mayhope to prove by example that we value character. Pleaserecognize those faculty and staff members who exemplifycharacter and who help to encourage the development ofpositive character in their students.

Use the form on page 12 to nominate a memberof the NPHS faculty or staff for the

Teaching with Honor Program.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYWILL CALL FOR CANDIDATES INFEBRUARY 2008

Sophomores and Juniors Eligible

Sophomores and Juniors at NewburyPark High School, who have a minimum 3.0cumulative GPA, are invited to submitForms of Candidacy to National HonorSociety beginning in February and March2008. Forms will be available in the frontoffice and will be due to the Advisor, Mrs.Stone, no later than March 20, 2008. Candidacy forms willbe reviewed by the Faculty Council, and newly selectedmembers will be inducted in late April at a ceremony in thePerforming Arts Center.

The National Honor Society chapter of Newbury ParkHigh School is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter ofthis prestigious national organization. Membership is opento those students who meet the required standards in fourareas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, andcharacter. Standards for selection are established by thenational office of NHS and have been revised to meet ourlocal chapter needs. Students are selected to be members

[See National Honor Society, page 11]

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by a five-member Faculty Council,appointed by the principal, whichbestows this honor upon qualified stu-dents on behalf of the faculty of ourschool each year.

Students in the 10th, 11th and 12thgrades are eligible for membership. Forthe Scholarship criterion, a student musthave a cumulative grade point average of3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Those stu-dents who meet this criterion are invitedto complete a Student ActivityInformation Form that provides theFaculty Council with informationregarding the candidate’s leadership andservice. A history of leadership experi-ences and participation in school or com-munity service is required.

To evaluate a candidate’s character,the faculty council uses two forms ofinput: first, school disciplinary recordsare reviewed; second, members of thefaculty are solicited for input regardingtheir professional comments on a candi-date’s service activities, character, andleadership. These forms and the StudentActivity Information Forms are carefullyreviewed by the Faculty Council todetermine membership. A majority voteof the council is necessary for selection.

Following notification, a formalinduction ceremony is held at the schoolto recognize all the newly-selected mem-bers. Once inducted, new members arerequired to maintain the same level ofperformance (or better) in all four crite-ria that led to their selection. This obli-gation includes regular attendance atchapter meetings held bi-monthly duringthe school year on the first Wednesday ofeach month.

[National Honor Society, from page 10]

Deadline forcandidacy is

March 20, 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONby Greg Ropes, Work Experience Coordinator

Many students will be looking for those first part-time jobs during the hol-idays and gathering work experience and that extra spending money.Employers were surveyed in 2001 and compiled the most common mistakesmade by teens when: 1) applying for jobs, 2) working at their first job, 3) leav-ing their first jobs. Listed below are some results of the survey.

When asking for application• Did not wear clothing appropriate for the job (businesslike appearance)• Did not use good eye contact• Had too many tattoos, body piercings, or tongue rings

When filling out applications• Did not bring pen or pencil (should be blue or black)• Did not fill out application completely or legibly• Did not follow directions on application• Came in with friends and asked for application

During interviews • Late for interview• Did not check back when told to do so• Did not know what skills they had• Did not sell themselves as great employees• Did not say how they could add to the business

Working in their first job• Did not ask questions until it was too late and mistakes had been made• Rude behavior to guests or customers• Did not show interest in job functions• Absent too often—did not call in soon enough• Made personal phone calls while at work• Too many friends came by to talk, talk, talk• Show up late—failed to realize the importance ob being on time• Gave friends discounts• Did not take the initiative to do something—waited to be told everything

In Work Experience students learn how to be good employees and how tointeract with customers and employees. Being a team player is a major com-ponent of being a valuable employee. Although their present job may not bea career choice it is a means of developing a sound work ethic and a good basefor future skills. Working can assist teens in developing their self-confidenceand the knowledge that they really can do it.

The Work Experience program is open to juniors and seniors where theycan earn either 5 or 10 credits each term. Students attend class once a weekduring period one and work a minimum of 10/20 hours a week. Students areresponsible for finding their own jobs. Students who are interested can signup with their counselor.

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“TEACHING WITH HONOR”Nomination Form

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding highschool and middle level students. NHS is more than just an honor roll, NHS members serve to honor those stu-dents and faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Serviceand Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their begin-nings in 1921.

The four main purposes of the National Honor Society are: • To create enthusiasm for scholarship• To stimulate a desire to render service• To promote leadership• To develop character in the students of secondary schools

Thus in adhering to this mission statement, NHS would greatly appreciate your nominations for teachers and staffhere at Newbury Park High School who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of these four areas.

PLEASE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO NOMINATE A MEMBER OFTHE NPHS FACULTY OR STAFF

TO BE RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Nominee: ________________________________________________________________________________

Character traits demonstrated : _______________________________________________________________

Please provide an explanation of the nominee’s commitment and support of our mission:

________________________________________________________________________________________

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Signature : _________________________________ Name of Nominator: ________________________

Return Nomination form to: Newbury Park High School Chapter of National Honor SocietyAttn: Kelley Stone456 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

For more information: 805/498-3676 ext. 1407

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IB UPDATEby Marcine Solarez, IB Coordinator

Registration ReportNPHS IB students have set a new record: 138 students will test this year,

up from 124 last year. We have 35 juniors Anticipated candidates, 71 seniorsCertificate candidates, and 32 senior Diploma candidates this year. Lookingat some specific subjects, English A1 HL boasts the highest number with 80students testing while History of the Americas HL is next with 49. Art Designhas 30 students registered which should make for another wonderful art showthis year. Biology has 43 students and Chemistry has 17 – the most we haveever tested in Chemistry. In fact the numbers are good in all subjects and I amthrilled to report that we have our first two candidates in Mandarin, thanks toteacher Julie Chuang.

Internal AssessmentsStudents in all courses are busy working on their Internal Assessments.

They are writing papers, developing experiments, reporting on lab work andpreparing for orals.

The oral tapings required for IB English, French,Mandarin and Spanish will enter the digital age thisyear. Instead of taping onto cassettes, we will berecording and burning onto CDs. With Brian Kim’shelp, we are exploring the technology we will need.I’m excited because the change will make mailing eas-ier and we’ll have a back up in case of problems. In thepast we were not allowed to make copies and last year ten Spanish tapes werecaught in limbo in Lima; we never did get them returned. Fortunately, wewere able to send a different set of 10 students’ tapes to Cardiff and everythingended up just fine, however it was a harried several weeks!

Exciting Change Ahead: Christine Thompson WillCoordinate

It has been an enormous honor to serve as coordinator for the NPHS IBprogram since its authorization in 1996. I’m looking forward to retirement inthe next year or two and so will step down as coordinator at the end of thisyear. The IB program will be in the very capable hands of ChristineThompson who will take over as IB coordinator starting next fall. She isshadowing me this year and I will be on campus next year as a support so thetransition should be very smooth for our students. Christine has beeninvolved in IB at NPHS from the start, teaching both the junior and senior yearof IB English, as well as IB Philosophy. She is well versed in the complexi-ties of the IB program and is excited about this opportunity.

If you have questions about the IB program or if you would like to volun-teer to assist with the testing this May, please call or email:

Marcine Solarez, IB [email protected]

498-3676 x1162

The Ventura County SpecialEducation Local Plan Area (SELPA)strives to help families to be knowledge-able and empowered partners in educa-tional decision making for their children.With the direction of the CommunityAdvisory Committee, there are numer-ous documents, brochures and bookletsavailable to help. Many resources arealso available en Español.

Go to the SELPA website atwww.venturacountyselpa.com and clickon the link for Information for Families.

INFORMATION FORFAMILIES OFSTUDENTS WITHSPECIAL NEEDS

PARENT CONNECTThe doorway to grades & attendance

You should have received a letterfrom CVUSD with a PIN and passwordto access your child’s records. If you didnot receive that information, if you arenew to our school district, or if you haveany problems accessing the system,please call Diane Kunz, NPHSCounseling Secretary, at 498-3676, ext.1016, for assistance.

MAKE ONLINEPAYMENTS TO MEALACCOUNT

Safe, Secure, Simple & Convenient

With EZSchoolPay.com you canadd money to your child’s meal acountusing a VISA or MasterCard (credit ordebit).

No more lost checks or envelopes!Avoid interruption of meal service bymaking sure money is always availablefor your child.

Online credits are automaticallyadded to your child’s meal account bal-ance at the school site within minutes!

Thanks, Mom!

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FROM THE PODIUM: CHORAL MUSIC DEPARTMENTby John Sargent, Choral Music Director

With the close of an exciting and active holiday seasonthe Newbury Park High School Concert Choir and thePanther Chamber Singers earn a well deserved Winterbreak. The Chamber Singers performed holiday music forthe Los Amigos Club and the Tree Lighting Ceremony atthe T.O. Mall. The Winter Concerts held on December 20thand 21st were a huge success with a professionally record-ed CD of the concerts pre-sold by choir members. TheChamber Singers and the NPHS Alumni choir also partici-pated in the Annual Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland ina combined choir of over 700 singers on December 1st.

We will be participating for the fifth year in the DickVan Dyke High School Benefit Show on May 4, 2008 at theKavli Theatre starring Dick Van Dyke. Mr. Van Dyke willMC lively and energetic performances by choral groupsfrom five local high schools. All net proceeds from theshow will be donated to the Music Programs of the five par-ticipating local high schools including the Newbury ParkHigh School Concert Choir. For tickets go towww.gotchaticket.com/cvhoc. Make sure you put yourticket stub in the NPHS bucket on the way out of the the-ater so we get credit!!

Please note that most of the activities for the year havealready been scheduled (see below) including our four-dayHeritage Festival to Seattle in April.

I look forward to another exciting and prosperous festi-val season together with ourwonderful singers.

1/16 Wednesday Black and Gold Chorus Concert@ PAC6pm call time; 7pm concert

2/9 Saturday Barbershop Harmony YouthFestival “Happenin’ Harmony”@ NPHS, details to follow

3/13 Thursday CC & CS ACDA @ Cal Poly SanLuis Obispo, leave NPHS 2:00pmreturn around midnight, formal

4/4 Friday CC & CS Spring Concert @ PAC5pm call, formal

4/17-4/20 CC & CS Heritage FestivalSeattle

TBA CS sings for all district fest @TOHS, leave NPHS 6pm, formal

5/4 Sunday CC Concert Choir and Quartets,Dick Van Dyke Benefit @ Kavali,call 10am, show time 4 pm, for-mal

5/20 Tuesday CC & CS SCVA festival, @T.O.H.S., 5:15pm call at NPHS,formal. Return NPHS around10pm

6/5 and 6/6 CC & CS End of Year Concerts,two nights @ PAC all choirs5pm call, formal. 7:00pm concerts

6/7 Saturday Choir Awards Banquet 6pm @NPHS Cafeteria, all choir mem-bers and family invited!

6/8 Sunday CS sings for Baccalaureate @PAC; call time 1pm

6/13 Friday All Choir Seniors Graduation,All Seniors sing, call time 4:30pmfor sound check on field

Mandatory activities are in Bold. Times are subject to changeCC = Concert Choir, CS = Chamber Singers,Cancelled activities are in strike throughNew or changed activities are in italicBooster meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month7:00pm unless otherwise notedSCVA= Southern California Vocal Association. ACDA = American Choral Director’s Association.

S c h o o l C e n t s f o r T e c h n o l o g y

From September 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, NPHS will earn 5 points for every $1 you spend at stores orrestaurants at The Oaks Mall. These points will be converted to dollars to be used for technology equipment on cam-pus.

If you shop at the Oaks Mall, save your receipts and turn them in to the box inthe NPHS lobby. You can also turn in your receipts to the Customer Service counterlocated on the lower level of the mall outside The Gap store.

For more information, pick up a flyer and collection envelope in the NPHSlobby or go to www.ShopTheOaksMall.com > Your Community.

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WORLD LANGUAGESDEPARTMENT

by Amy Reed LeBeau, Department Chairperson

Our department has grown tremendously in the pastyear and a half. We have added Chinese and American SignLanguage to our courses, and have welcomed the excellentadditions of Julie Chuang, currently teaching Chinese 1 &2, (soon to add 3), and Cindy Herbert, our ASL 1 & 2teacher, who has classes jammed to the brim with studentseager to learn to communicate with the deaf community. A3rd year class is planned for next year, and there is a wait-ing list already! Both of these women have brought a greatdeal to the department and to the school! We are so pleasedto have them.

Additionally, we are growing in our two “basic” lan-guages, Spanish and French. Last year, our InternationalBaccalaureate students numbered 15 French SL, 1 FrenchHL, 10 Spanish HL and 22 Spanish SL. All of the studentsdid very well on the exams. Our scores topped the averagesfor the entire world! We had 61 students taking the APSpanish Language test, which is a new school record! Wewill offer the Chinese IB exam for the first time ever thisyear! Ms. Chuang is busily preparing her student for thisvery challenging exam and making sure that her 2nd and3rd year students will be ready for their turn in the nearfuture. Our program is strong and we work together tomake sure that it continues to be a positive force in theschool and community. We meet every Tuesday at lunch toeat Chinese food, (homemade by Julie), discuss what weare doing in class and find out what works well and whatneeds to be tweaked in our lessons. Sharing makes every-one a stronger teacher! The food makes us very happy!

Our teachers are not only hard working, but involved inmany extra-curricular activities as well. Sean Flaherty isworking on his master’s degree, taking night classes atCSUN, while remaining an outstanding teacher and thesponsor of the Fencing Club. All of our teachers sponsor aclub at school, from Seth’s Organic and Natural Foods toJulie’s Chinese Club, Corinne’s French Club, Cindy’s ASLand Rachel’s Challenge, Sandra’s Dance Dance Revolutionand, along with Eddie, Latinos Unidos, and Amy’s InteractClub. In addition, Karen is taking a group of 16 students toSpain this summer for two weeks (how brave!) and Nella isJunior Class co-sponsor, so has the enviable task of plan-ning and putting on the Junior/Senior Prom! We keep busywith our students, that’s for sure!

I am proud to work with such fine educators and thankthem for their hard work, concern and caring. I would liketo wish everyone a very happy, healthy Holiday Season anda joyful New Year!

INTERACT CLUBby Amy Reed LeBeau, Advisor

We are a service club sponsored by the Rotary Club ofNewbury Park. Our students are dedicated to giving “serv-ice above self” to many different community groups as wellas to international charities. For participating in activities,these students receive community service credits, but moreimportantly, they learn the true joy of giving back to a com-munity which has been so generous to all of us. This year,we have participated in the Conejo Valley Relay for Life,the Rotary’s Oktoberfest, Kids Helping Kids (Halloweenboxes for UNICEF), and Gift Boxes for Service People (wepacked and sent over 30 boxes!). A special fundraiser calledMia’s Children is currently in progress, and we plan onCaroling for Cans in December. We have a fun social activ-ity planned for December 8, the Laser Tag event that was ahuge success last year! Habitat for Humanity in SimiValley (planned for January 12) is our first activity for theNew Year. We are also helping out with the Toys for Totsdrive now, and students in Interact have brought food forManna.

Rotary Club district 5240 sponsors a leadership campin the spring, called RYLA (Rotary Youth LeadershipAwards). Students in Interact (Juniors) as well as any jun-ior who is interested, are encouraged to apply for this excel-lent opportunity to learn and have fun. If you are interest-ed in finding out about the details of any of these activities,please contact Amy Reed LeBeau, club sponsor, [email protected] or at 805-498-3676.

This year’s membership has grown to over 100 studentsand we have had to move our meetings to one of theScience labs to house all of the members! Our officers forthis year are:

President: Samir SiddhantiVice President: Hedy ChenSecretaries: Naveen Balan and Kelly LondonTreasurers: Mira Patel and Justin SauerPublicity: Neelu Khosraviani

These students work tirelessly to make sure that every-one is informed of the activities, and that all those who doinvolve themselves receive credit for their participation.They are also extremely involved in each of the events inwhich we are involved!

We are very lucky this year to have two excellentRotarians who attend our meetings, bring pizza once amonth and support us in every way! They are Matt Kirksand Joe Joyce, and we appreciate them tremendously!Hugs and thanks to both of them!

[See Interact Club, page 16]

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Interact Club members would alsolike to express their heartfelt thanks tothe Rotary Club of Newbury Park fortheir generous contributions on theclub’s behalf for the Relay for Life. Theirsupport allowed 85 students to partici-pate, due to the payment of entry fees,and their donation of money directly tothe cause will go a long way to helpresearch and find a cure for cancer! Aspecial thanks goes out to the folks fromRotary who had the enjoyable task ofspending the night on the baseball fieldat the Relay! Without them, we wouldnot have been able to stay and do ourwalking!

We are all very proud to be membersof this great and very active club. Wewish all of you a very happy HolidaySeason and a joyful New Year!

[Interact Club, from page 15]

2007/2008

COLLEGE ENTRANCEEXAMS

SAT

ACT

For more information about the SAT, or toregister on-line, go to:

www.collegeboard.com

For more information about the ACT, or toregister on-line, go to:

www.act.org

Test DateRegistration

DeadlineLate Registration

Deadline (fee applies)

Feb. 9 Jan. 4 Jan. 18

Apr. 12 Mar. 7 Mar. 21

June 14 May 9 May 23

Test Date Test TypeRegistration

DeadlineLate Registration

Deadline (fee applies)

Jan. 26 SAT & SubjectTests Dec. 26 Jan. 4

Mar. 1 SAT only Jan. 29 Feb. 7

May 3 SAT & SubjectTests April 1 Apr. 10

June 7 SAT & SubjectTests May 6 May 15

NPHS STUDENTPLEDGEI pledge to follow all school rules and

regulations.I pledge not to use alcohol, drugs, or

tobacco.I pledge to show respect and kindness to

my fellow students and team-mates.

I pledge to show respect for my parents,coaches, advisors and schoolstaff.

I pledge to practice the qualities ofintegrity, responsibility and per-severance.

I pledge to fulfill my commitment to myactivities.

I pledge to gracefully accept the rulingsof officials.

I pledge to demonstrate the qualities ofgood sportsmanship at alltimes.

I pledge to keep my school environmentclean and free of trash.

I pledge to be an active member of thiscommunity.

I pledge to study hard and live up to mypotential as a student and as aperson.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING THE GRADEby Kate Anders, CSF Advisor

SeniorsAbel, MelissaAdler, JacobAhmed, RashaAlland, MichaelAlphonso, MarkBarrett, KatelynBarrow, AshleeBeltran, JoseBingham, CheyenneBowden, JesseChavannes, KathleenCohen, AndreaCohen, BenDe La Rosa, AnthonyDerengowski, JamieDesai, KrishnaDesai, RadhaDoucedame, LinkordEhlen, LaurelEsguerra, EricaFeinberg, GeoffreyFisch, MaxwellGrigorian, AlanHarper, DonaldHwang, AshelyJimenez, LuisKelleher, CaseyKhosraviani, NeelufarKnauer, JackLa Rosa, KevinLevesque, AlexaLi, MollyLinnemeier, MelanieLipthay, CourtneyLombardo, DanielLong, KristenMacDonald, IanMartino, ChelseaMcBride, StephanieMcLeod, MorganMurray, EricMyers, Shannon

[See CSF, page 18]

The following students applied and were accepted into the California Scholarship Federation this semester.Congratulations!

Nair, SangeetaNam, EricNishimori, KalinPatel, RubyPattuinan, ChristopherPede, BrianPrado, ManuelRabani, RaminRebolledo, DaniellaReeder, JohnReeder, LaurenRosenberg, JaredRusch, ErinSalas, CrystalSheu, AnnieSiddhanti, SamirStevens, ColinTaylor, DerekTescher, BriannaUtermohlen, SuviVitto, AngelinaVu, ChauWall, JessicaWang, LingmiaoWestover, PaulWright, MatthewZheng, Catherine

JuniorsAlami, JonathanBalan, NaveenBeeder, LaurenBenton, ErinBird, MckenzieBorn, BrandonBush, JessicaCabison, RosalieCala, KyleChaconas, RobynChason, CourtneyChason, ErikaCheca, IsabelChen, Hedy

Chin, AliCoccia, AnthonyCox, ChristopherCulton, JanayeDI Febo, ChristopherDizon, JordanDouglas, GeoffreyDreese, SarahDupuy, DeannaDuRoss, BrianEhlen, JacobEngelking, JamesEngelking, MitchelEvans, CamilleForbes, ChristineFujimoto, JamieFukumoto, MitsukiGlickman, JasonGroth, ErikGrubb, WilliamHarris, SarahHorne, KarlaHurdelbrink, KimberlyHuxley, SeanHymes, RachelIchimoto, MeganImmel, WilliamJesalva, JeffreyJones, KrystenKarns, JeremyKlipp, MarisaKobrin, CassandraKogna, JaredLane, AdamLeslie, KristopherLewis, KenLight, ElenaLight, KatherineLondon, KellyMallen, JenniferMarinelli, PeterMarkey, ChrisMcNoll, Maranda

Meeker, LianaMiller, KaitlinMiyamoto, KevinMurata, MarcusNakagiri, KyleNichols, AndrewPacione, MichellePatel, MiraPetchumrus, NarissaPhillips, ChristopherPillips, KyraPressey, SarahQiu, JennyRakowski, CorrinReaves, DavidReilly, LucasRuddy, RachelSanski, AlexSauer, JustinSchmidt, MeghannSchroeder, SarahSheldon, NicholasShon, KarenSolakian, HollySookikian, AlexSpellman, DallasStaley, KevinStevenson, RyanStoll, LaurenThibodeau, StephanieTibble, JenniferWilliams, JessicaWinley, GregWygle, AndrewZuckerman, Jeffrey

SophomoresAdler, CourtneyAlavi, ShawnAlvarez, KevinBadrinath, ManekaBakerr, Shelby

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[CSF, from page 17]

Basappe, EricCao, ConnieChang, JamesChapple, JoshuaChavarria, SamuelChoi, ImmanuyelCohen, DanielCruz, BrendaCruz, EdwardDe Lyon, ThomasDesai, ManseeDriscoll, MorganEpifano, EvienneFang, WeiruFaroni, AndréFlores, JessicaFoo, KylieFractor, LaurenFujimoto, JamieFullmer, ChristianGalipeau, AmyGao, HansGippo, NicholasGoetze, LeanaGoetze, YuriGrigorian, AlinaGrossman, AlanaHaws, JacobIto, DanieaJew, BruannaJones, ConorJones, DillonJones, KeithJones, TalmageJunge, JoshuaKaleka, GuneetKempster, KylieKiefer, BrynnKistler, TaraKnight, JillKoga, KamrynLa Rosa, NatalieLanson, MatthewLecka, JackLee, StephanieLevesque, KaitlynLodin, Aisha

Maddox, EmilyManders, EricMc Daniel, CiaraMc Kay, JulianaMc Master, HannahMCCaffery, MeganMedler, AnnaMigdali, DanyaMorefield, HilaryNarang, GarimaOka, KassandraOstovic, MariaOwechko, LarisaPernas, BadrdinPeterson, NicolePhillips, JonathanPrajapati, MayurPratt, StephanieQi, LucyQuon, KristineQuon, LauraRyugo, JessicaSchneider, PaigeSeligman, DannaShon, JaneSiros, SamanthaSmith, ThomasSobieski, KayleighSpadaro, ErikaSprague, MichaelTernovsky, AleksanderTomassetti, NicholasTran, KnottlynnTran, NadelynnVan Buren, AndreyaVasudevan, SharikaVittachi, SonaliVnia, SumayahVu, AmandaWeilage, MelindaWells, RoyceWilliams, LacyYan, DianaZander, JordynZhang, Hongyi

STUDENTS BENEFIT FROMCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTNATIONAL JOB SHADOW DAY,FEBRUARY 8, 2008

By Kate Anders, School-to-Career Coordinator

“I loved the excitement of the emergency room! A mannailed his thumb to a board. I watched as they removed it.Wow!” This experience might not be for you, but it was lifechanging for this particular student who was consideringER nursing.

Over one hundred students have signed up to partici-pate in Job Shadow Day Friday, February 8, 2008. We lookto the community to host students in groups of two or morefor 3-5 hours. Former hosts saw the experience as reward-ing. Many took students to Rotary in the morning and thento work. Some offered tours of their sites and gave studentsand opportunity to ask questions of employees, others hadhands on activities to let students experience their vocationfirst-hand. If you are interested in hosting students onFebruary 8, please call, Kate Anders, in the School toCareer office at: 805-498-3676 extension 1168.

Can you host students in any of theseareas?

Aerospace Engineering MedicineBiotechnology Graphic arts ArcheologyInterior design Journalism FashionAccounting Administration BusinessHospitality Marine Biology LawPhysical Therapy Astronomy Police/FireCity Government Drafting

Mark Your Calendars!Thursday, March 6, 2008

CVUSD Career Faire!Our annual district-wide career fair will be heldat the Westlake Hyatt on Thursday, March 6from 6-8 p.m. Over 75 businesses and profes-sionals will be on hand to offer students grades8-12 information about their professions, edu-cation requirements, work environment, benefitsand more. Come with questions and take alook at what the world around you has to offer.

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WHAT DO YOU NEEDTO KNOW TOBECOME AMILLIONAIRE?SENIORS ATTEND JUNIORACHIEVEMENT WORKSHOP

by Kate Anders, School-to-Career Coordinator

This question and others wereanswered on November 17, when 75 sen-iors participated in a workshop in finan-cial literacy workshop at MoorparkCollege sponsored by JuniorAchievement. Students interacted withkeynote speaker John Grace of InvestorsAdvantage Corporation on topics of sav-ings, interest and becoming a million-aire. Seniors then attended three work-shops: Budgeting/Spending Wisely,Credit/Power and Pitfalls, and FinancialAid/Smart Investing. All workshopswere interactive. Seniors came awaywith a better understanding of moneyand how to use it to their advantage.

A special thanks go to LorzelWaltner, a valuable member of ourParent Faculty Association, who provid-ed outstanding prizes for our lunchtimedrawing.

Seniors enjoy a pizza lunch and prizesafter learning how to manage theirmoney at the Money & Me workshop inOctober.

NINTH GRADE STUDENTS GLIMPSE THE“REAL” WORLD

by Kate Anders, School-to-Career Coordinator

Four times during the year, six volunteers spend the day at NPHS to sharetheir journey in the working world with our 9th grade Career Choices andAVID classes. Students are asked to dress professionally and rotate throughpresenters in the Girls’Activity Room, much like a job interview. Students areencouraged to ask questions and listen to path these people took to their cur-rent occupation.

Speakers volunteer tospend the day sharing theirprocess from high school tonow. Ed Gripp, LandscapeArchitect comes to speakbecause he had a mentorwho guided him early in hiscareer. Jeff Nivens attendsregularly to share his passionfor engineering with stu-dents. Most presenters saythat the opportunity toanswer students’ questions gives them the gift of reflection. And providesthem with a new perspective on their life’s choices.

Members of the community who presented this October were: Landscapearchitect, Ed Gripp, Jeffrey Niven, Senior Design Engineer, MBDA Missile

Systems, Inc; Marty and Jesse Watrous ownersof Something Personal a promotional productcompany, Jessica Reinhardt, Pacific Oaks CreditUnion; and Sue Engler, director of the non-profitbook store, The Book Bag; and Tony Moradian,an engineer with Environ Aqua, a water purifica-tion. These speakers talked with groups of ten stu-dents for about fifteen minutes each throughout the

day. We did provide them with a catered lunch to keep their energy level up. Students took notes at each presentation. After returning to their classes,

they wrote thank you notes to the presenters. The Career Choices Fair pro-vides students with an introduction to job search techniques and an opportuni-ty to explore a variety of professions. Our next Career Fair is Friday, January18, 2007, and our speakers include Ed Gripp, Jeffrey Niven, JessicaReinhardt, Gay Ann Bruno, director of photography for CBS-TelevisionNetwork; Brandon Paitich, graphic designer; and Lewis Wilkenfeld, ArtisticDirector, Cabrillo Musical Theater

We are very grateful to our volunteers and their commitment to NewburyPark High School. If you are interested in participating in our Career ChoicesProgram, contact Kate Anders at 805-498-3676 ext. 1168.

Jeff Niven shared his engineering experiencewith ninth-grade students during the CareerChoices Fair in October.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERby Cita T. Ricafort, College & Career Center Guidance

Specialist

It’s been a very busy year thus far in the College andCareer Center. Many students took advantage of theinformative sessions provided by the different college rep-resentatives that came in over the last couple of months.We would like to thank the representatives from CaliforniaLutheran University, University of Southern California,UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, CSU LongBeach, Cal State Channel Islands, California PolytechnicSan Luis Obispo, University of Redlands, Colorado State,Arizona State, Westmont College, Portland State,University of Connecticut, University of Evansville, TheFashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, MillsCollege, Azusa Pacific University, University of NotreDame, St. Mary’s College, Air National Guard, U.S. Army,and the Military Academies for taking their time to talk toour students.

The CCC also hosted a presentation by the AFSIntercultural Programs to various Spanish Language stu-dents. The non-profit organization offers study or stay-abroad programs that focus on language skills, communityservice or cultural activities. Other students who are inter-ested in these programs can obtain more information fromthe College and Career Center.

This year, NPHS had a record number of 546 studentswho took the PSAT exams. Way to go, Panthers! For oursophomores and juniors who are planning to take the SATtests, a Preparation Course for the SAT will be offered atTerm 2/Sub-Term1 during Period 1. The cost for materialsis $20. Interested students should register in the Collegeand Career Center. Various test/help books may be checkedout from the CCC.

Local businesses make good use of our Job Board tofind quality employees. Employment opportunities areopen mostly to students 16 years or older, but work permitsmay be issued to students who are at least 14 years of age.Typical job positions range from front desk clerks, recep-tionists, dental assistants, data entry, supermarket clerks,fast food or restaurant servers, and pizza delivery drivers.Remember that work permits (available in the CCC) arerequired for students under the age of 18.

Many local and community organizations offer variousforms of scholarships for our graduating students. OurCommon Scholarship application will be available inFebruary. This year, more than forty various scholarshipsare available to eligible students with just one application.A Financial Aid/Scholarship Bulletin that is updated on amonthly basis is also available in the CCC.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPby Kris Swavely, Financial Aid & Scholarship

CounselorAs part of the college application process, be sure to

plan ahead to insure a smooth transition to the financialaspects of securing a college education. To help you withthat, please attend our Financial Aid Night on Thursday,January 10th at 7:00. Once again we will enjoy the com-forts and technology of our wonderful Performing ArtsCenter. Our speaker from CLU will join us to make a pres-entation regarding the opportunities available plus a step bystep session on completing the FAFSA or Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid. Meanwhile, here are a few thingsyou can do in preparation:1. If at all possible, arrange to have income taxes complet-

ed early. The FAFSA application is income based andknowing precise figures will help. If not possible,you’ll be able to estimate and resubmit final figures ata later date.

2. Continue to visit our wonderful College and CareerCenter for monthly updates of our scholarship bulletinwhich is also available on our website www.nphs.org .

3. Since the electronic application for the FAFSA is farpreferable, please visit www.pin.ed.gov in order tosecure a pin number. Do this NOW. Both student ANDparent will need a pin number. Be sure to indicate youre-mail address, which will allow communication with-in three days or less as opposed to seven to ten days bymail. A pin number will further speed the applicationprocess and is something that should be done NOW,before January 1st when the FAFSA applications aretypically available on line.

4. After January 1, you will be able to start working onFOTW (FAFSA on the Web) application atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. FOTW is also available in Spanish.You will need your SS number, driver’s license num-ber, W-2 forms, income tax return, current bank state-ments and records of stocks, bonds or other invest-ments. If applicable, have your alien registration num-ber, if not a U.S. citizen. As a dependent student, par-ent’s social security number and parent’s income andfinancial records are necessary. Many families in our lovely little community of

Newbury Park believe that they will not be eligible for CalGrants and thus see no need to complete a FAFSA. Pleaseremember that most colleges and universities utilize theinformation on the FAFSA to help determine eligibility forwork/study programs on campus as well as low interestloans. Your chance of receiving any help is nil if you don’tcompete the FAFSA and you have definite possibilities ifyou do. You can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket!

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NPHS COMMON SCHOLARSHIPby Kris Swavely, Financial Aid & Scholarship Counselor

This scholarship opportunity is soon to become avail-able to NPHS students. A copy of our own CommonScholarship Application will be available effective theweek of March 3rd at lunch. Students must attend a manda-tory but short workshop in the College and Career Center inorder to get an application. NO applications will be givenwithout attending the workshop. Seniors with unscheduledfourth period classes will need to plan ahead to remain oncampus on a day of their choosing.

This year approximately forty-four various scholar-ships are available to those who are eligible with just oneapplication. Students will need two letters of recommend-

HOMEWORK HELP!

WHO: YOU!

WHAT: A quiet place to...• Do research in

books and computers

• Meet with partners

• Get free tutoring • Study• Read

WHEN: M & W 3:00 - 5:00T & TH 3:00 - 9:00

WHERE: NPHS Library

WHY: Success at school!

tion which will be submitted to the College and CareerCenter, an essay, and a transcript. Further details will bedescribed in the workshop. Do plan ahead. Completedapplications are due Friday, April 4th to the College andCareer Center by 3:00. Deadlines are strictly observed.

Your application will go through a verification processand you will be notified of its status. Hopefully the endresult will be that you will be invited to our SeniorScholarship Night held on June 3, 2008. While you andyour parents will not know which scholarship(s) you willbe awarded, an invitation means you earned at least onescholarship.

WHO: Juniors & Seniors

WHEN: Sign-Ups Take Place in December in the College & Career Center

(Listen for announcements)

WHERE: Camp Bloomfield, Malibu, CA

WHY: A Good Experience!

Interviews are held in January byMr. Hoegeman (Timber)

Camp Counselors are important role models

working with 6th-grade students.

WANTED OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP COUNSELORS

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: DATES AND DEADLINES

As you may be aware, you can now access your child's(or children's) grades on Zangle, our new information soft-ware. If you do not have a PIN to access Parent Connect,please contact Diane Kunz in the Counseling Office at498-3676, ext. 1016.

You may have noticed that the terminology used toidentify the marking periods online in Zangle is different

Term 2 (Spring Term) -- Subterm 1January 29 -- April 11, 2008

DateTitles of marking

periodson Zangle

Titles of markingperiods on report

cards

1/29 Term 2, Subterm 1 classes begin

2/6 Permanent Program Day (last day to changea class)

3/6 Mid-term report cards given to students to takehome. All grades (A - F) reported. Midterm 3 NM3

3/20Progress reports given to students to take

home. Only Ds & Fs must be reported. If nograde appears, assume C or better.

Progress Report 3 NP3

3/31 Last day to drop a classwithout an “F”

4/8 - 4/11 Finals

4/17 Final report cards to students to take home.Grades will appear on transcript. Subterm 3 NS3

Remainder of Term 1 (Fall Term) -- Subterm 2November 5, 2007 -- January 25, 2008

DateTitles of marking

periodson Zangle

Titles of markingperiods on report

cards

1/11/08 Last day to drop a class without an “F”

1/22 - 1/25 Finals

1/31 Final report cards to students to take home.Grades will appear on transcript

Subterm 2 orSemester 1 for

yearlong & honorsclasses

NS2 or NX1 foryearlong & honors

classes

than on the report cards printed in the NPHS office. Thatmay be aligned in the future.

The tables below describe some important drop datesfor classes, report card distribution, and also the markingperiods on Zangle and on the printed report cards.

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Week 1 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

May 5 Government &Politics: U.S.

Government & Politics:Comparative

French Language

May 6Computer Science AComputer Science ABSpanish Language

Statistics

May 7 Calculus ABCalculus BC

Chinese Language &Culture

May 8 English LiteratureGerman Language

Japanese Language &Culture

French Literature

May 9 United States HistoryEuropean HistoryStudio Art

(portfolios due)

Week 2 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

May 12 BiologyMusic Theory

Physics BPhysics C: MechanicsPhysics C: Electricity

& Magnetism

May 13Environmental

ScienceChemistry

Psychology

May 14Italian Language &

CultureEnglish Language

Art History

May 15 MacroeconomicsWorld History Microeconomics

May 16 Spanish LiteratureHuman Geography

Latin LiteratureLatin: Vergil

2008 AP Exam Schedule

NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENTby Richard Intlekofer

2007 PSAT/NMSQTPSAT results were distributed to sophomores and jun-

iors in the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, December18. Freshmen were called in by their counselors to receivetheir results. We highly recommend that you work withyour student to analyze the results carefully in order to pre-pare for the SAT Reasoning Test. (See “A Parent Tutorialfor Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results” on pages 24and 25 of this issue, or download from the link at www.col-legeboard.com/prod_downloads/counselors/psat/parent-score-report-tutorial-6-24-05.pdf.) Take advantage of thefree subscription offered to all PSAT takers at “My CollegeQuickStart,” which can be located on the “PSAT Extra”page at www.collegeboard.com.

SAT 1, ACT, SAT 2All juniors should plan a calendar for the ACT, SAT

Reasoning Test, and/or SAT Subject Tests in the spring.(See the 2007/2008 College Entrance Exam TestingCalendar on page 16 of this issue.) It is important to notethat, while most colleges and universities around the nationwill accept either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT foradmission, parents and students may wish to consult col-lege websites for more specific information. And, don’t for-get that the University of California requires two SATSubject Tests in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test orACT. Find out more about college entrance examinationsby visiting www.collegeboard.com for SAT information,and www.act.org for ACT information. You may also con-tact Cita Ricafort in the NPHS College and Career Center,and 498-3676, ext. 1101, or [email protected].

College Seminar for JuniorsJuniors and their parents are invited to an important

college preparation seminar in the Performing Arts Centeron campus, tentatively schedule for Wednesday, March 5, at7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this valuable workshop designed toassist juniors as you begin the college application process.Details will follow.

Get Ready for the 2008 AdvancedPlacement Exams!

Mr. Lepire will visit Advanced Placement classes inJanuary to discuss registration procedures for the 2008 APExams. Registration for these college credit tests will beginJanuary 14 and will conclude February 29. The cost of eachexam will be $88. Fundraising opportunities are available,and fee reductions are available to students who qualify,based on family size and income. If you believe you may

qualify, be sure to see your counselor in January fordetailed information. We want to make sure that all studentswho wish to take AP Exams will be able to do so!Registration will be conducted in the College and CareerCenter.

Parents and students should also be aware of the 2008AP testing schedule. Opportunities for make-up exams willbe severely limited, and will, in most cases, involve addi-tional expenses for students; please check the calendarclosely to avoid conflicts!

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PSAT/NMSQT Score ReportTake a look at your student’s PSAT/NMSQT® Score Report. Notice that each section of the test—critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills—has its own color-coded column. Within each color-coded section is a great deal of information that provides a thorough review of performance and ways to improve academic skills.

1 “Your Scores” Section:

• Each PSAT/NMSQT score—critical reading, mathematics,and writing skills—is based on a scale of 20 to 80.

• The score ranges show how much scores might varyif students were to take the PSAT/NMSQT repeatedlywithout learning additional skills. In other words, the scoreswithin this range are considered “equal” statistically.

• Percentiles compare your student’s performance withthose of other students. Eleventh-graders are comparedto all eleventh-graders who took the test; tenth-gradersand younger students are compared to all tenth-graderswho took the test.

• Information on accessing your student’s onlinepersonalized My College QuickStart™.

2 “Review Your Answers” Section: This section showsthe correct answer, the student’s response, and the

difficulty level of the question. (Mathematics questions alsoindicate the general mathematics area covered in thequestion.) Students should have received their test book alongwith their score report. At the bottom of this section is anoverview showing the number of correct answers for eachlevel of difficulty and the number of points subtracted forwrong answers. Encourage your child to go over questions sheor he got wrong. Did she or he really not know the answer?Make a careless error? Guess instead of leaving the questionblank? In My College QuickStart, complete answer explanationsare provided to help students learn from their mistakes.

3 “Improve Your Skills” Section: This sectiondemonstrates to students some specific skills that need

improvement. These were identified based upon the patternof responses across test questions. For each student,personalized feedback is provided for up to three criticalreading and mathematics skills and up to two writing skills.This does not necessarily mean that these are the only skillsthat need improvement. However, the skills listed here arethe ones that can be best improved through additionalattention and learning. Share this information with teachers,as these skills affect classroom performance and areimportant for success in college.

4 “National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs” Section: NMSC cosponsors the PSAT/

NMSQT, which stands for Preliminary SAT/National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test. High school students enterNMSC programs, usually as eleventh-graders, by taking the

PSAT/NMSQT and meeting other published entryrequirements. NMSC uses the Selection Index score—thesum of the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skillsscores—as an initial screen of students who enter itsprograms and to designate groups of students to be honored.If the Selection Index has an asterisk, refer to the NMSCsection on the back of the score report. NMSC will notifyprincipals of students whose Selection Index scores qualifythem for recognition. For more information about NMSCscholarship programs, visit www.nationalmerit.org.

5 “Your Educational Plans” Section: Before the test,each student provided information on her or his grade

point average and the college major she or he is consideringpursuing. In this section, the College Board providesimportant information about the indicated major, includingrecommended high school courses that will help preparestudents for college-level work.

6 Information About Your Student’s My College QuickStart. See the reverse side to learn about this free

online resource.

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A Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2007 PSAT/NMSQT® Results

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© 2007 The College Board. All rights reserved. College Board, AP, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. My College QuickStart,MyRoad, and SAT Subject Tests are trademarks owned by the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit ScholarshipCorporation. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.com.

My College QuickStart™

Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive a free personalizedcollege planning kit online at www.collegeboard.com/quickstart.Using a unique access code that will be printed on their score report,students will be able to access:

• An online PSAT/NMSQT Score Report, including statepercentiles and projected SAT® score ranges (for high schoolstudents), the power to sort questions by difficulty and type, andthorough answer explanations

• A customized SAT study plan with a complete practice test (forhigh school students)

• Personalized lists of majors and careers

• A personalized list of colleges, based on students’ locations andpreferred majors, that can be expanded or refined according tohis or her interests

• Access to MyRoad™—an interactive majors, college, and careerexploration program

Students have access to My College QuickStart until they graduatefrom high school.

Use www.collegeboard.com/parents to help your student reach his or her important education and career goals:Visiting www.collegeboard.com/parents makes it easier for youto help your student have a successful experience preparing for andapplying to college. You’ll find expert advice to keep you informedthroughout the college planning process, including:

• Ways to encourage your student to start thinking aboutlife after high school

• Strategies for financing your student’s education

• Help with curriculum planning to realize your student’sspecific career goals

• Information and resources you need to help your studentprepare to perform his or her best on the SAT

• Practical advice and online tools to find the rightcollege for your student’s needs and goals

What happens now? With the help of teachers and counselors,students should use the information providedon the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report andin My College QuickStart to improvetheir academic skills and plan for theirpostsecondary goals. Here are some othersuggestions for students:

• Review high school transcripts andselect courses for upcoming semestersthat will prepare for education andcareer goals.

• Take challenging courses: Considerhonors and AP® courses.

• Tenth-graders and younger studentsshould take the PSAT/NMSQTagain in eleventh grade to entercompetitions conducted by NationalMerit Scholarship Corporation.

• Eleventh-graders should register forthe SAT, and possibly SAT SubjectTests™, this spring. (Online atwww.collegeboard.com or “expressregister” in My College QuickStart.)

• Be involved in extracurricular andcommunity activities. Collegeadmissions officials look for academiccompetence and preparation (types/levels of academic courses taken andgrades received), but they also look forhow a student will contribute to thecollege community. What do studentsdo outside of the school day? Are theyinvolved in music, art, athletics,student government, volunteer work,employment, etc.? The quality ofstudents’ involvement is important.What is the depth of theircommitment? Are they assumingleadership roles? Are they making acontribution to the school orcommunity?

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Newbury Park High School

Thank you!

If you would like more information, please contact Richard Intlekofer at NPHS (498-3676)or Katie Hutchings (376-2851).

Scholarship Foundation

Name _____________________________________ Phone _________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

Membership Amount Additional Donation$10.00 $10 ___ $25 ___ $50 ___ or $ ______

We are askingfor your support with a

$10 tax-deductible membership

A non-profit organization established in 1979to make scholarships available to graduating students

and to promoteacademic achievement at NPHS

Please complete the information below and return it to theNPHS Office with your membership contribution and/or donation.

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PFA MEETINGSGet Involved

PANTHER PURSUITSNEWSLETTERYour voice in the Panther Community

PFA meetings are held once a month,usually on the 3rd Tuesday of eachmonth, at 7:00 p.m. in the LibraryConference Room.

Mark your calendars for the follow-ing meeting dates and come join us.Meetings usually last from 1 to 1-1/2hours. Everyone is invited to attend.

1/22/07 3/18/072/19/07 4/15/07

5/20/07

Let us know what’s going on in yourdepartment, organization or club. It is agreat opportunity to inform parents andstudents about events, upcoming activi-ties and fundraisers, as well as pastaccomplishments and community liaisonprograms.

Please note the deadlines to submitPanther Pursuit articles for upcomingissues in the 2006-07 school year:

Articles Posted on Due nphs.org

Mar/April 2/4/08 3/1/08May/June 4/2/08 5/1/08Aug. 2007 6/13/08 7/30/08

By publishing Panther Pursuitsonline last year, the PFA was able to saveapproximately $4,000 and donate thissavings to the school for the purchase oftechnology.

Please submit articles in MicrosoftWord and photos in jpeg format. Theycan be left in the Panther Pursuits mail-box in the NPHS office or emailed [email protected].

President . . . . . . .Linnea Wentworth Newsletter . . . . . . . .Karen RandallVice-President . . . . . . . . .Sheri Lam Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPENTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Rogers Volunteer Coord. . . . . . .Lisa BlackSecretary . . . . . . . . .Debbie Condon Student Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPENAuditor . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Knauer Teacher Rep . . . . . . . .Ron ToomeyHospitality . . . . . . . .Lorzel Waltner Membership . . . .Charis ThompsonGraduation Coord . . .Lorzel Waltner Restaurant

Fundraiser . . . .Brenda Sloan

Open PFA Positions

Scholarship Committee Chair - lead the committee that will review appli-cations and award scholarships to NPHS seniors.

PFA BOARD MEMBERS - 2006/2007

Thank you for joining PFA. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Alamo Nights for NPHS PFA2311 Borchard Road, Newbury Park • 498-3115

Alamo will give NPHS PFA 20% of all dining room andtake-out sales between 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm on these dates:

Wednesday, January 23, 2007

No flyer necessary - No coupons accepted.Please come and support our school.

NEW PFA MEMBERS

Adnan, Naila Alphonso, Zeno & MaureenAmato, Mike & Julie Bertik, Bob & LisaBornhoeft Family Friedman, AndreaGlickman, Nancy & BobJunge, Mary & ChristopherKnauer, JudyMaddox, PamelaMcGowan, Rhonda

Murray, Paul, Patricia, TrishaNelson, Brent & Grace Oakes, Barry & DianaPenix, TylerRobertson, James & LuAnn Roesch & De Laurell, Kevin &

AdrienneRubin, Jeff & LisaSchay, BarbaraStone, Gary & KariVilloria, Stephen & Laura

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It’s not too late. We still need your support!

The PFA (Parent-Faculty Association) participates in many school events and servesas a critical information link to Parents and Students through the Panther Pursuits

Newsletter. Students, Teachers and Parents benefit from many of the PFA sponsored events; suchas Homecoming, Awards Nights, Big Cat Run, Back-to-School Nights, Senior Breakfast &Graduation Activities, and Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

Additionally, five $300 scholarships are awarded to participating Seniors* each year. (*Eligibility is based on PFA membership.)

All parents are encouraged to join PFA. Help make this year the most successful yet! You are also invited to attend PFA meetings. Join us the third Tuesday of every month; Augustthrough May, at 7:00 p.m. in a conference room on campus.

Sign up Today!

Membership (Circle one): Individual $15 Family $20

Member Name(s)____________________________ Phone Number_______________________

E-Mail (please print clearly) ________________________________________________________

Name of Senior(s) _______________________________________________________________

Become a Panther Supporter! The above Membership dues cover some of the expenses.Any additional support is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your donation of:

_____ $20 _____ $25 _____ $35 _____$50 _____$100 _____ Other

Total Enclosed $_______ = ($____ Membership Dues + $____ Panther Supporter Donation)

VOLUNTEER AT NPHSParent volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated.

Please check any area you wish to assist in. PFA will contact you directly.

_____ Donating food and/or drink items _____ Special functions_____ Chaperoning dance s _____ WASC_____ Senior Graduation Activities _____ Every 15 Minutes Program (April 2008)_____ Assembling school information packets (July/August)

Name _______________________________ Phone ____________________________

E-Mail (please print clearly) ____________________________________________

Return this form to: NPHS 456 N. Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA. 91320Along with a check made payable to: NPHS PFA

JOIN NPHS PFA TODAY

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Your brick will be installed in the entrance of our new Panther Stadium and funds raised in the campaign will go to pay for upgrading and ongoing maintenance of the stadium.

Place your order today to ensure that your child or loved one has a place forever at NPHS.

bbEE AA PPaarrtt ooff iitt!!

OOuurr nneeww

PPaanntthheerr SSttaaddiiuumm!!!!

Donor InfoName

_____________________________ Address

_____________________________

_____________________________ City/State/Zip

_____________________________ Home Phone

_____________________________ Alternate Phone

_____________________________

Please make checks payable to:

Newbury Park High School PFA

Please mail to: Newbury Park High School

Attn: PFA 456 Reino Rd. Newbury Park, CA 91320

Brick Order Form(Please use one form per brick purchase)

Brick choice: 4” x 8” w/ up to 3 lines of text ($50) Paw print ($10)

Total enclosed $ ___________

Brick inscription:- Each line of text allows for a maximum of 15 characters

(spaces, punctuation, etc. count as a character). Anysymbol on a standard computer keyboard is acceptable.

- Please write your inscription below using the character spaces.

- Paw prints can be purchased for an extra $10.00. Please allow one character space for this symbol.

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Thank you for your support of NPHS! Questions??? Call Linnea Wentworth @ 805-376-0555

Or NPHS @ 805-498-3676

4” x 8” brick - $50

BBEE AA PPAARRTT OOFF

PPAANNTTHHEERR SSTTAADDIIUUMM!!!!

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BAND AIDEby Nicole Dichirico

Thank goodness for the holidays, as the students of theInstrumental Music Department, their parents and Mr.Crystal enjoyed a much deserved Winter Break! TheInstrumental Music Department has been in full swingsince Mr. Crystal came to Newbury Park back in June 2007.From summer practices, two weeks of band camp, to lead-ing the Marching Band and Color Guard to another suc-cessful season in the Western Band Association, Mr. Crystalhas found what it means to be a member of the IMD. Mr.Crystal has been so busy re-structuring our InstrumentalMusic Department that before the holiday break it wasrumored his wife, Rose and their three small children hadput out a missing person’s report. Thankfully, he was rec-ognized by the kids quicker than a mall Santa!

We achieved firsts in all our competitions in the WBAand took fourth in State in our Division with our award-winning show “Ethos.” Our pep band engaged the crowdto cheer on our Marmonte Varsity Football Champs to athrilling season. We held auditions for drum line, winterguard and jazz band, while still finding time to hold a

Winter Concert in the PAC this past December. The true testimony of our passion for music occurred

on December 15th, when the student leadership raisedfunds for the IMD by hosting a “Battle of the Bands” in ourvery own gym. Aces High, Amperage, Avant Garage,Backline, Massoyer and Shadow of Illusion competed forthe grand prize cash! Each band had to sell ten tickets at$7.00 each or pay a $70.00 entry fee with the winner takingthe entire amount collected! Student leadership wanted toshowcase the many talented musicians in the VenturaCounty, especially those from Newbury Park High! Judgesincluded Julie Ramos, disc jockey from KTYD radio sta-tion and a representative from Line 6 (who also lent a cou-ple of amplifiers for the event). Joe Delia, a local musician,assisted the students with sound checks while Jimmi “D”was our comedic emcee as every student of the IMD assist-ed to make the event a success. The money raised will beused to purchase instruments for our music department. Ifyou were unable to attend or would like to make a donation

[See Band Aide, page 31]

Newbury Park High School PFAFundraising Event

1st Wednesday each month (November thru March)This will be a monthly event!

Nick-N-Willy’s will donate to NPHS 5% of total sales from 5 p.m. until closing.

Find us on Wendy(Islands/Baja Fresh, are in our Village at Newbury Park Center)

(805) 375-1022

Bake-N-Take-or-

Take-N-Bake

Eat Inor

Take Out!

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to our student leadership fund, pleasewrite a check to NPHS Band and place itin Mr. Crystal’s mailbox or stop by theband room, M2, and place the check inour Boosters lock box. We truly appreci-ate the support.

Looking ahead, the Winter Guardand Drum Line will have an intensecompetitive season from February toApril, 2008, while the concert band willembark on a new adventure at aChamber Music Recital on January 31st.Please show your support for the stu-dents of the IMD by attending one of themany venues at which we perform. Ourcalendar can be accessed atnphsband.org where you can find thetime and location of our next event.

A tentative calendar includes: • January 31st 7pm in the PAC -

Chamber Music Recital • February 23rd Drum Line Southern

CA Percussion Alliance Competitionat Roosevelt High School in Corona

• March 15th Drum Line SCPACompetition at Westlake HighSchool

• March 20th Concert Band Festival atT.O. High School

• March 29th & 30th Drum Line WGISan Diego Regional Preliminaries

• April 5th Drum Line SCPAChampionship Preliminaries atGreat Oak High School

• April 12th & 13th Drum Line SCPAChampionship Finals at ColonyHigh School

• May date to TBD: Conejo ValleyDays Parade

• May 19th 7pm CVUSD All DistrictBand Festival at the Civic Arts Plaza

• June 3rd 7pm Spring Concert in thePAC

• June 13th Graduation

I realize this is an incomplete list andask you to visit nphsband.org for a con-cise and thorough list of the many oppor-tunities to showcase all the talentedmusicians at NPHS.

And the beat goes on . . .

[Band Aide, from page 30] FALL SPORTS UPDATESby Josh Eby, Assistant Principal-Athletics

FootballAt the time of this writing our varsity football team is currently playing

Hart High School in the CIF-semifinals. This had been a banner year for foot-ball, with a Marmonte League Championship and a current 11-1 record. Thefootball team captured the Conejo Valley Cup with its championship clinch-ing victory over Thousand Oaks.

Boy’s Water PoloThe boy’s water polo team played extremely hard throughout the season,

capturing two victories over Calabasas, in league. At the end of the season,Tyler Ripley, Matt Wright, and Xavier Volgenau received all-league honors.

Cross CountryThe boy’s varsity cross country finished

third in Marmonte League dual meets, and fin-ished just out of the running for CIF place-ments. Stephen Bradley, 11th, and SeanGrumney, 9th, posted grade level and courselow times throughout the season.

The girl’s varsity cross country tied for second in dual meets and qualifiedfor CIF prelims, with a fourth place finish at league championships. JennyMallen placed third in league individuals, and led the team to a place in theCIF finals.

Girl’s VolleyballThe girl’s volleyball returned to the CIF play-offs for the first time in four

years. The team finished in a three-way tie for third place in the MarmonteLeague and had major victories over Royal and Moorpark. In addition, theteam brought home a second place trophy from the Ventura tournament.

Girl’s TennisThe tennis team saw Taylor French go all the way to the Marmonte

League finals during the league tournament, and the doubles team of ErinRusch and Laura Hui qualify for the championship round of doubles.

CheerleadingThank you to the cheerleaders for their spirit and support at both football

and volleyball games. The girls’ also put on a great performance and thehomecoming rally and half-time show.

Marching BandThe marching band had another strong competition season. The band won

5 out of 6 competitions, they entered, and finished fourth and the StateChampionships. In addition, the percussions took first at the state level.

Congratulations to all our student-athletes during the fall season. Youreffort, determination, and sportsmanship are to be applauded. Your represen-tation of NPHS was at the highest level. GO PANTHERS!!

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For dates, times,

locations, directions and

transportation

information for all

athletic events,

go to

www.highschoolsports.net.

LACROSSE SEASON ISFINALLY HERE

by DJ Moosekian, Club Founder

The Newbury Park High SchoolLacrosse Club would like to say both“Welcome” to it’s new members, and“Thank You” to it’s new advisor, Mr.Josh Eby. Both the Club and theProwler Lacrosse Team have more thandoubled in size since it’s inception justtwo years ago. We are the only team inour league to have our own club on cam-pus. This year a number of girls havejoined the Club in the hope of starting agirls’ Lacrosse Team.

Recently the Club has volunteered inVan Nuys at Operation Gratitude, whereafter collecting and donating 300 lbs. ofcandy to be sent to our troops overseas,we also helped box and stack an estimat-ed 10,000 care packages. In addition, ifyou have noticed the beautification ofthe corner of Lesser Drive, it is due to theefforts of the Prowler Lacrosse Teamduring the holidays.

Please be sure to support theProwlers, the defending JV StateChampions, as we attempt to win bothLeague and State Varsity titles this 2008season. Our schedule can be found onSCLacrosse.org so come on out toPanther Stadium and watch “the fastestgame on two feet.”

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CHANGESby Josh Eby, Assistant Principal, Athletics

Starting August 1, 2008 the NCAA (the covering body for Division I, II,and III collegiate athletics) has changed number of course courses required foreligibility from 14 to 16. The change will only affect the Division I level.Division II course requirements will remain the same. In addition, see thechart below that outlines the changes for 2008 and please check that your corecourses have been approved at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. If you have anyquestions please contact the Athletic Office or your counselor.

Division I2008 and after

16 Core Courses4 years of English3 years of Mathematics

(Algebra I or higher)2 years of natural/physical

science (1 year of lab, ifoffered by HS)

1 year of additional English,mathematics, ornatural/physical science

2 years of social science4 years of additional courses

(from any area above,foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philoso-phy)

Division I2005-07

14 Core Courses4 years of English2 years of Mathematics

(Algebra 1 or higher)2 years of natural/physical

science (1 year of lab, ifoffered by HS)

1 year of additional English,mathematics, ornatural/physical science

2 years of social science3 years of additional courses

(from any area above ornon-doctrinalreligion/philosophy)

Division II2005 and after

14 Core Courses3 years of English2 years of Mathematics

(Algebra 1 or higher)2 years of natural/physical

science (1 year of lab, ifoffered by HS)

2 years of additional English,mathematics, ornatural/physical science

2 years of social science3 years of additional courses

(from any area above ornon-doctrinalreligion/philosophy)

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Although every attempt at accuracy is made, not all conflicts are foreseeable; therefore, dates are sub-ject to change. Check the Panther Tale at www.nphs.org for weekly calendar updates. Check link forhighschoolsports.net from www.nphs.org > athletics for the latest information about athletic events.

Dec. 21, 2007-Jan. 4, 2008: Winter Recess

January

7 11:00 AM Indian Education Program B-27:00 PM Baseball Booster Mtg. B-2

8 Winter Ball Tickets go on sale7:00 AM Social Science field trip Museum of Tolerance9:00 AM D.A.C. Mtg. District Office6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office7:00 PM Soccer Booster Mtg. B-2

9 8:30 AM Principal’s Coffee B-22:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria6:00 PM Dance Team Booster Mtg. B-2

10 6:00 PM Mock Trial Mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.7:00 PM Financial Aid Night PAC

11 Term 1/Subterm 2: Last Day to Drop Class Without Receiving an “F”

12 Academic Decathlon8:00 AM Saturday Work Study E-12

14 7:00 PM Baseball Booster Mtg. B-215 Winter Ball Tickets—price increase

7:00 AM Marmonte League Mtg. Plug Nickel16 11:30 AM Student Congress B-8

2:15 PM School-to-Career CCC2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria3:00 PM Scholarship Foundation Mtg. CCR7:00 PM Black & Gold Chorus Performance PAC7:00 PM Aquatics Booster Mtg. G-3

17 2:15 PM Safe Schools Mtg. B-26:00 PM Mock Trial Mtg. C-8/C-96:00 PM Girls’ Swim Booster Mtg. cafeteria6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

18 8:00 AM Career Choices Fair GAR19 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study B-821 Martin Luther King Day: No School22 Term 1 Finals

2:15 Faculty Meeting cafeteria6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office

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22 7:00 PM Girls’ Aquatics Booster Mtg. faculty café.7:00 PM PFA Mtg. B-27:00 PM Special Ed. Dept. Retirement PAC

23 Term 1 Finals2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria

24 Term 1 FinalsLast Day to buy Winter Ball Tickets

6:00 PM Mock Trial Mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

25 Term 1 Finals28 Teacher Prep Day: No Instruction29 Term 2 Begins

3:00 PM School Site Council Mtg. B-230 2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria

2:30 PM Faculty Advisory Council office31 6:00 PM Mock Trial Mtg. C-8/C-9

6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.7:00 PM Band Concert PAC

February

2 Academic Decathlon8:00 AM Saturday Work Study B-78:00 PM Winter Ball Gym

3 Academic Decathlon5 2:30 PM Leadership Mtg. B-2

6:30 PM Parent Seminar (prior to Back-to-School Night) Gym7:30 PM Back-to-School Night 2

6 Permanent Program Day11:45 AM Student Advisory Council mtg.2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria7:00 PM Soccer Booster mtg. B-2

7 6:00 PM Mock Trial mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

8 Groundhog Job Shadow Day9 7:00 AM Regional Barbershop Youth Festival PAC, café., M-bldg.11 Talent Show Audition Sign-ups office

9:00 AM Indian Education Program B-22:15 PM ELD mtg. conference rm.7:00 PM Baseball Booster mtg. B-2

12 Talent Show Audition Sign-ups office7:00 AM Marmonte League Mtg. Plug Nickel8:45 AM Incredible Acrobats of China Civic Arts Plaza9:00 AM D.A.C. Mtg. District Office6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office6:00 PM Spring Coaches’ Mtg. Agoura H.S.

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13 Talent Show Audition Sign-ups office2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria6:00 PM Dance Team Booster mtg. B-2

14 Talent Show Audition Sign-ups office6:00 PM Mock Trial mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

15 Lincoln’s Day: No School18 Washington’s Day: No School

Drama Club “One Acts” Tech Shows PAC7:00 PM Aquatics Booster mtg. G-3

19 Early Dismissal Day/WASC Drama Club “One Acts” Tech Shows PAC

1:00 PM Faculty Meeting cafeteria7:00 PM PFA Mtg. B-2

20 11:30 AM Student Congress B-82:00 PM Talent Show Auditions2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria2:15 PM School-to-Career CCC2:30 PM Talent Show Auditions

21 2:15 PM Safe Schools Mtg. B-26:00 PM Mock Trial mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

22 7:00 PM Drama Club “One Acts” PAC23 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study E-9

7:00 PM Drama Club “One Acts” PAC25 2:30 PM Faculty Advisory Council office

7:00 PM Umbrella Boosters Mtg. B-226 2:00 PM Talent Show Blocking

3:00 PM School Site Council Mtg. B-26:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office7:00 PM Girls’ Aquatics Booster mtg. faculty café.

27 2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria28 Sophomore Orientation

6:00 PM Mock Trial mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

29 Sophomore Orientation2:00 PM Talent Show Run Through

March

1 Boys’ Frosh VB Tournament Gym3 Study Hall Opens

2:00 PM Talent Show Run Through4 Sophomore Registration

2:30 PM Leadership Mtg. B-25 9th Grade Writing Assessment

Sophomore Registration

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5 8:30 AM Principal’s Coffee B-22:00 PM Talent Show Dress Rehearsal2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria7:00 PM Soccer Booster mtg. B-2

6 Sophomore RegistrationCareer Faire Hyatt Westlake

6:00 PM Mock Trial mtg. C-8/C-96:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

7 Early Dismissal Day/WASCSophomore Registration

8:00 AM Career Choices Fair GAR7:00 PM Talent Show PAC

8 Boys’ VB Car Wash parking lot8:00 AM Saturday Work Study B-22

10 Junior Orientation11:00 AM Indian Education Program B-23:15 PM ELD Mtg. conference rm.7:00 PM Baseball Booster mtg. B-2

11 CAHSEE Testing grades 10/11Junior Orientation

7:00 AM Marmonte League Mtg. Plug Nickel9:00 AM D.A.C. Mtg. District Office6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office

12 CAHSEE Testing grades 10/112:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria6:00 PM Dance Team Booster mtg. B-2

13 Junior Registration6:00 PM ACDA Central Coast Festival Cal Poly SLO6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

14 Junior Registration15 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study E-1

10:00 AM Adventures in the Arts17 ASG Board Applications for 08-09 Available office

Junior Registration6:00 PM Boys’ Basketball Awards cafeteria7:00 PM Aquatics Booster mtg. G-3

18 Early Dismissal/WASCJunior Registration

1:00 PM Faculty Mtg. cafeteria7:00 PM PFA Mtg. B-27:00 PM Band Concert PAC

19 Junior Registration11:30 AM Student Congress B-81:00 PM Retired Teacher’s Mtg./Chamber Singers Palm Garden2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria3:15 PM School-to-Career CCC

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20 3:15 PM Safe Schools Mtg. B-26:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

Spring Recess31 9th grade Orientation

April

1 9th grade OrientationASG Class Officer Applications for

08-09 Available office2:30 PM Leadership Mtg. B-2

2 2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria3 9th grade Registration

6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.4 IB Art Examiner Visit

9th grade Registration7:30 AM Connecting to Success CSUCI8:00 AM Career Choices Fair GAR11:45 AM Student Advisory Council7:00 PM Concert Choir/Chamber Singers Spring Concert PAC

5 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study B-78 Subterm 3 Finals

7:00 AM Marmonte League Mtg. Plug Nickel9:00 AM D.A.C. Mtg. District Office2:00 PM ASG Board Applications Due office6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office

9 Subterm 3 Finals2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria6:00 PM Dance Team Booster mtg. B-26:30 PM Celebration of Excellence

10 Subterm 3 Finals6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

11 Subterm 3 FinalsASG Board Campaign

10:00 AM Spring Rally2:00 PM ASG Class Officer Applications Due office

14 ASG Board Campaign8th grade Orientation

9:00 AM Indian Education Program B-22:15 PM ELD mtg. conference rm.7:00 PM Baseball Booster mtg. B-2

15 Blood DriveASG Board Campaign8th grade Orientation

8:00 AM European History Club field trip Getty Museum2:30 PM Faculty Meeting cafeteria7:00 PM PFA Mtg. B-2

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16 ASG Board Campaigns11:30 AM Student Congress B-82:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria2:15 PM School-to-Career CCC6:00 PM Future Freshman Night

17 10:00 AM ASG Board Campaigns Panther TV2:15 PM Safe Schools Mtg. B-26:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.

18 Permanent Program Day10:00 AM ASG 08/09 Board Voting7:00 PM Choral Concert PAC

19 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study F-38:00 AM Girls’ Aquatics Car Wash parking lot

21 ASG Class Officer Campaigns7:00 PM Aquatics Booster mtg. G-3

22 ASG Class Officer CampaignsDance Team Tech Show PAC

3:00 PM School Site Council Mtg. B-26:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office

23 ASG Class Officer Campaigns2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria

24 Every 15 Minutes10:00 AM ASG Class Officer Campaign Panther TV6:00-8:00 PM Amgen Tutoring faculty café.7:00 PM Dance Team Concert PAC

25 Every 15 Minutes10:00 AM ASG Class Officer Voting7:00 PM Dance Team Concert PAC

26 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study B-87:00 PM Dance Team Concert PAC

28 2:15 PM ELD Mtg. conference rm.2:30 PM Faculty Advisory Council office

29 Early Dismissal/WASC30 8:30 AM Principal’s Coffee B-2

2:15 PM Fencing Club cafeteria

May

13 9:00 AM D.A.C. Mtg. District Office6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office

15 2:15 PM Safe Schools Mtg. B-217 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study Library19 7:00 PM Umbrella Boosters Mtg. B-220 7:00 PM PFA Mtg. B-227 3:00 PM School Site Council Mtg. B-2

6:00 PM CVUSD Board of Education Mtg. District Office31 8:00 AM Saturday Work Study E-9

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NOTES

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A teacher affects eternity;

no one can tell where their

influence stops.-- Henry Adams

Conejo Valley Unified School District

Newbury Park High School456 Reino RoadNewbury Park, CA 91320