 San Marin Mustang eMessages
May / June 2009 Combined Issue |
Greetings!
This is the May/June Combined and Last Monthly Mustang Messages for 2009-2010 school year. Please click for Hardcopy Always go to www.SanMarinHigh.org for updates and new announcements inbwtween eNews.
* Student Achievements ... Poetry, Science, Athletics, Awards, etc - Please submit your entries whether you are teacher, student, parent, coach
* PTSA Board Members Needed for 2009-2010. email/Call Norma Dawson to volunteer
* San Marin Career Day , May 19th, Preparation in Full Swing!!!! Students taking Survey.
* College and Career News - Updated each issue * MANY Volunteer Opportunities for Students.
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 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE |
From Dr. Robert Vieth, Principal
Dear Parents and Students,
The 2008-2009 school year is coming to a close, and it is always appropriate to look back and reflect on what is going well and what needs to improve. One of this year's significant areas of improvement has been in the area of new course implementation that leads to increasing the number of students who are UC and CSU eligible when they graduate from San Marin. This is the first year that Earth Science is a freshman science course, and the implementation has gone very well. I believe most of the students in Earth Science are being well prepared for Biology, and many of the current Earth Science students will take a third and fourth science class before they graduate from San Marin. This is also the first year of having a regular Statistics and Marine Biology class; they have gone very well with more students than ever taking advanced mathematics and science.
Finally, we started the Expository Reading and Writing class (ERWC) class this year, and the students have been very impressive in demonstrating what they have learned this year. Next year, we have at least four or five sections of seniors taking ERWC. Remember if a student earns a C or higher in this class, they will not have to take the English placement test at any CSU campus.
I believe an area where we can improve is in developing overall student leadership on campus. I am beginning to talk to junior students who have real potential as student leaders. A category in the State of California's Gifted and Talented program that is often overlooked is Leadership, and I want to see if we can improve the student leadership program at San Marin.
My first step in building this program will be to find leaders in next year's Senior Class and start
a Leadership Club that will meet and will help develop the program. This is different than the Student Leadership class which meets everyday as a class and plans out all the student events
for the school. A few students in the Leadership class might want to be involved in the Leadership Club, but the purpose of these two groups is different.
The purpose of the Leadership Club is to develop the individual leadership skills of a variety of different students, including but not limited to student club presidents, students who are strong leaders in athletics, students interested in working on social justice causes now and in the future, and most of all, students who want to improve their leadership skills so they are strong candidates in the area of leadership when applying for elite colleges.
I will be conducting a leadership talent search of the current juniors before school is out this spring to bring this group together to work on this club for next year. Early next school year, there will a talent search for 9th through 11th graders.
I believe if we develop the leadership of potentially talented students, it will improve the leadership capacity of the school; and the most active students within this group will significantly improve their chances of being accepted into elite colleges and universities by demonstrating and documenting successful leadership at San Marin High School.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Vieth, Ph.D., Principal Back To Top |
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From Ms. Megan Pettis
On April 7, 2009 at the Novato Unified School District Board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to suspend Board Policy 6152- Class Assignment for this year. The suspension of the policy applies to parent requests for class placement (a specific teacher) for the 2009-2010 school year.
What does this mean? For those students and parents who have submitted a request for a specific teacher, the request will not be ignored or denied, but rather will be kept on file and considered per Board Policy, however due to the budget crisis and uncertainty of staff for the 2009-2010 school year, student placements will not be made until August.
We will still mail out verification of courses requested for every student before the end of the school year.
Instructions regarding the procedure for making a change will be detailed in the letter accompanying the verification list. Please review the course request and make sure the appropriate courses are listed. Some students may see classes on their verification that are different than what they originally requested, if they do not meet the pre-requisite criteria for the course they signed up for.
It is extremely important that if a student knows they would like to change their schedule request, they make an appointment with their counselor to do so as soon as possible.
Students who change their mind in August will have very limited options for choosing a different course. The master schedule will be based on course requests as of June. | |
 Mr. Mike Casper -
The school year will be coming to a close in a few weeks. It's been another exciting and successful year at San Marin High School. I want to especially congratulate the class of 2009. It's been a pleasure to serve the seniors this year. The seniors became true leaders of the school and set a good example for the rest of the student body. They are a terrific group of young adults who we should all be very proud. We wish them luck and hope to see them all at the homecoming game next year. Don't be strangers!
The administration is committed to providing the safest and most effective learning environment possible. Student's who are being disruptive, disrespectful, or defying teacher's directives are removed from class and fair discipline is administered. We are committed to enforcing California Education Code and NUSD board policy. San Marin High School is clearly a place where students enjoy learning, socializing, and feeling safe. The small percentage of students who are misbehaving or disengaged will not have a negative effect on the students who are here to learn, participate in extra-curricular activities, and graduate.
In regards to student discipline this year, we did have a disproportionate amount of referrals, suspensions, and even expulsions come from our sophomore class, mainly male students. It was the same situation last year when they were freshman. A small group of students in this class has struggled to engage in the education process. We had to implement a "homework policy" second semester because students were not doing homework in the World History classes. When students aren't engaged in school, they're often misbehaving at school or in class, tardy or cutting class, and often doing poorly academically. No student will be allowed to disrupt the learning of other students. There are many high performing students in the tenth grade class that are excellent role models in their class.
As the administrator in charge of campus safety, I can assure you San Marin High School is a safe, calm, and outstanding environment for student learning. I have two young daughters that mean the world to me, and without hesitation, I would send my daughters to San Marin.
Go Mustangs and good luck to all of our spring sports teams! | |
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| MUSTANG MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM AVAILABLE
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* 05/15, Wednesday, last day to purchase prom tickets
* 05/24, Sunday, 7:30PM, Senior Prom at the City Hall in San Francisco
* 06/03, 7:00AM, Wednesday, Senior Breakfast, Student Center
* 06/03, 6:30PM, Wednesday, Senior Awards Night, Student Center
* 06/04, Modified Rally Schedule (10:00am). Senior Video Presentation
* 06/08-11, Monday thru Thursday, Final Exams - Minimum Day
* 06/12, Friday, 12:00-2:00PM, Mandatory Graduation Practice
* 06/12, Friday, 7:00PM, Graduation Ceremony
* 06/12, Friday, 9:00PM, Safe and Sober Grad Night, Rolling Hills Club
Safe Grad
Safe Grad will be held Friday night directly after the graduation ceremony. It will be at Meridian Rolling Hills from 9PM till 3:30 AM Saturday morning. The tree recycling fundraiser (the only fundraiser for Safe Grad) will be held during the winter break. Volunteers are urgently needed for both events. Please call Janice Blair at 898-2037, or email janice@3blairs.com
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 SAN MARIN HIGH SCHOOL - LEADERSHIP TEAM BALLOT, 2009-2010 - Click for Ballot
The San Marin Leadership Team has one opening for a parent member who will be selected to a two-year term.
Please read the statement of the candidate, vote for one candidate with a check mark next to their name.
Return to San Marin High School by May 22, 2009.
Christopher Sheron
I am seeking a term on the Leadership Team because I believe I would bring a good perspective and mix of talents to the Team.
The first of my 3 sons (ages 7 -14) enters San Marin in the fall, so I share perspective with families interested in both the short and longer term needs of the school.
My background as an attorney has trained me to identify problems and to solve them. Being on the Leadership Team would enable me to better understand the school and the system in which it operates, and to identify where they succeed and where they do not.
I'm in my 10th year in Little League as coach and Board member, and am the art docent in my son's second grade class. I am a volunteer attorney-scorer for the Marin County Mock Trail Program, and would like to implement the program at San Marin High so the students (like those at other participating Marin County High School) have the opportunity to learn about being trail lawyers.
I pledge to work with the other members of the Leadership Team to make a positive difference for our kids and our community.
Return Ballot to SMHS by May 22, 2009. (You may bring in your ballot to Nancy Zanardi in the front office, return with your student or mail to San Marin High School, 15 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945). |
 NEED ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT MEALS?
Have you applied for student meals at school? FANS accepts applications all year.
You may reapply throughout the school year.
· Loss of job · Loss of housing· Change of family size
If you have questions about eligibility for the meal program
please call FANS at 892-2115. | |
| SUPPORT SAN MARIN!!!
Don't Forget to join San Marin's PTSA and to volunteer for our various Booster Groups and other organizations that keep our school programs going strong!
· PTSA
· Site Leadership
· All Sports Boosters
· Music Boosters
· Drama Boosters
· Art Boosters
· Rock'n Blues by the Lake
· School Fuel
· Student Leadership
· Any many, many clubs on campus that also need your support! | |
 MAY/JUNE EVENTS
Seniro Event Schedule
5-4 thru 5-14, AP (Advanced Placement) Exams
5-4 thru 5-10, Girls Lacrosse Jamba Juice Fundraiser 5- 8,9,11 - Drama Department Presents "Bright Ideas"
5-9, Saturday, San Marin Robotics in SMIA Car Show5-13, Wednesday, 7:00PM, PTSA Meeting, Library
5-14, Thursday, Advanced Drama Audition, 2:30PM to 5:30PM
5-14, Thursday, 7:30PM, Water Polo Information Meeting. Library
5-15, Friday, Solo and Small Group Night, Student Center
5-16, Bike to Fundraiser for San Marin Pan-Nap Challenge
5-17/18, Friday, Saturday, Music Review, Student Center
5-19, Tuesday, 8:00AM to 12:30PM, Career Day @San Marin 5-19,. Tuesday, 7:00PM, Girls Basketball Meeting @ Gym 5-19, Tuesday, 6:30PM, Drama Boosters, Room 803
5-20, Wednesday, 7:15PM, Music Boosters, Music Room
5-22, Friday, Leadership Team Ballot Due, Front Office.
5-24, Saturday, 7:30PM, Senior Prom @ City Hall in S.F.
5-27, Wednesday, 7:15PM, Sports Boosters, Front Office
5-28/29, 7:30PM, Thursday/Friday, Spring Concert, Student Center
5/29, Friday, 2:30PM, Power Puff Game - Football Field
6/03, Wednesday, 7:00AM, Senior Breakfast, Student Center
6:30PM, Senior Awards Night, Student Center
6/4, Thursday, Modified Rally Schedule, Senior Video Presentation
6/8-6/11, Monday thru Thursday, Final Exams. Minimum Day
6/11, Thursday, End of Semester
6/12, Friday, 7:00PM, Graduation - Meade Field. Followed by Safe and Sober Grad Night
CONGRATULATIONS TO SAN MARIN SENIORS. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER TO ALL!
7-3, Friday, Night On the Green @ San Marin Gary Gates Field
8-9 to 8-14, Monday thru Friday, Phil Matson Vocal Jazz Workshop |
THE HOME STRETCH - ALMOST THERE!!!
DON'T FORGET TO SEND YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT NOW or VOTE ON JUNE 2ND FOR YOUR STUDENTS, STAFF, SCHOOLS
PHONE BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDS:
May 20th, May 27th
Hours: 5:30PM to 8:00PM
email Sylvia.Barry or call Sylvia @ 717-0293 to volunteer
Absentee ballots will be mailed on May 4th, we need to get the message out to voters before they turn in their ballots.
Students are encouraged to work the phone bank. Community Service hours will be given.
All phone banks will be at 1068 Machin Avenue. You will be provided with a script and list of registered voters. Please bring your cell phone and charger to defray the cost.
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 SAN MARIN ROBOTICS CLUB PARTICIPATES IN SMIA CLASSIC CAR EXPOSITION
San Marin Robotics will be part of San Marin Improvement 3rd Annual Classic Car Exposition on May 9th, from 10:30am to 2:30 PM at the All Saints Church accorss from San Marin.
 The event is FREE for SPECTATORS and Open To Public.
Come on down to check on the Robots, what the Robotics Club is up to and the SMIA Classic Cars and the Robots! Bring your neighbors and friends!
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 -San Marin Robotics Club in 4th OF JULY PARADE!
San Marin Robotics Club will participate in the July 4th Parade. Come and cheer for our club!
Club meets Mondays 6-8PM at hte Autoshop. |
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PARENTS, TEENS and THE LAW
Tuesday, May 19
7pm - 9pm
The Marin County Bar Association, in collaboration with the Marin County Office of Education, is hosting a free public forum for parents and teens to learn about their rights and responsibilities on issues directly relating to teens and their families on May 19, 2009.
This event will be held in
the Board of Supervisors Chambers
Marin County Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 330
San Rafael
Topics include:
Alcohol and Drugs
Sex and the Law
Teens and Cyber Safety
Violence and Teens - Cyber-Bullying
Marin County's Social Host Ordinance.
Discussions will be led by a distinguished panel of legal experts who will share valuable information and answer your questions.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact : the Marin Bar Association by e-mail at jsalas@30nsp.org or call 415-499-1314. Please provide your name and the number in your party. |
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 City of Novato Time Capsule
The City Council invites the community to send in its ideas for contents of a Time Capsule to be buried by the newly renovated Civic Center building at 901 Sherman Ave. (the former Church building). Instructions will be left for the capsule to be opened on the City's 100th birthday in January 2060. The new Time Capsule will replace the 1896 Time Capsule unearthed in December 2008 when the building was moved ten feet north of its original foundation.
Historical preservationists have advised the City that items representing daily life in Novato in 2009 will probably be of interest to future Novatoans and also commemorative artifacts and the personal histories of current residents of Novato. The City has invited the Novato School District to participate in this project by having High School students write about their perspectives of Novato. Official records and newspaper articles are not preferred items for burial, as this type of information is routinely stored and should be easily retrieved in the future. Although the size of the new Time Capsule has not been determined, it is unlikely to be larger than 20x16x8 inches.
Please send ideas in writing to city@ci.novato.ca.us or mail to City of Novato (Time Capsule) 75 Rowland Way # 200, Novato CA 94945, no later than May 31, 2009. | |
| FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE - JUNE 8 thru June 11, 2009. MINIMUM DAY
Monday June 8th Tuesday June 9th
Period 1 final 8:20am 10:15am Period 2 Fnal 8:20am 10:15am
Break 10:15am 10:30am Break 10:15am 10:30am
Period 5 final 10:35am 12:30pm Period 6 final 10:35am 12:30pm
Wednesday June 10th Thursday June 11th
Period 3 final 8:20am 10:15am Period 4 final 8:20am 10:15am
Break 10:15am 10:30am Break 10:15am 10:30am
Period 7 final 10:35am 12:30pm Period 8/9 final 10:35am 12:30pm |
ATTENTION SENIORS
Graduation is coming up fast and you need to mark your calendar for the following senior activities:
Safe Grad Night will be June 12th - sign-ups will begin May 1st. Forms were mailed home but if you've lost yours,
you may pick up another in the front office. Register by May 18th before the price goes up.
Senior Awards Night will be Wednesday, June 3rd, at 6:30 PM in the Student Center. Seniors receiving awards will be notified.
Senior Breakfast is at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3rd in the Student Center.
Final Exams are June 8, 9, 10, 11, (schedule page 2).
Mandatory graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 12th from 12:00-2:00 PM.
CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATION
We look forward to the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2009 on June 12th at 7:00 pm on Mead (Football) Field.
You may bring as many guests as you like; however, parking is limited so please consider a carpool. Seating will be in the bleachers with some seats on the turf field, please do not wear High Heels as they will wreck the turf field. Graduates are to meet in the SM gym at 6:00 pm with their cap and gown. NO HIGH HEELS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE TURF - FLAT SHOES, WEDGE/WIDE HEALS or SANDALS ONLY.
There will be handicapped seating available on the turf field, but senior students will need to see Mrs. Zanardi to pick up a special pass for each handicapped person. Handicapped parking/drop-off will be available by the 500 and 400 buildings (with handicapped parking pass only).
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors on Friday at 12:00 PM in the SM Gym. Students who do not participate in graduation rehearsal will not participate in the graduation ceremony.
Overdue library books, lost/damaged textbooks, athletic and music uniforms should be returned and/or paid for BEFORE June 11th in order to receive your diploma at graduation. Please have your senior check the overdue book list; it will be posted in English classrooms. The librarian and our assistant principals also have the list. To participate in graduation, this must be finalized. |
 SUMMMER SCHOOL SIGN UP by May 22
Mr, Jim Hu
See NUSD Link about Summer School
ATTENTION PARENTS:
SUMMER SCHOOL 2009
Time & Date: 8:00-11:45 AM / June 29-July 24, 2009
Location: Novato High School
Credit Recovery (Resulting from credit loss due to unexcused absences): 8:00-12:00 PM / Beginning the week of June 15, 2009
Course Offers: Student must have taken the class. Students who failed the class or are in need of a C or better to advance to the next math level have priority.
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Earth Science |
Pre-Algebra |
Geography |
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Biology |
Algebra 1A |
Health |
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English 9 |
Algebra 1B |
ELD Beg. |
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English 10 |
US History |
ELD Int. |
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English 11 |
World History |
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Summer School
San Marin counselors will be calling in students during the weeks of May 4th - 15thto discuss Summer School options.
Students will be given a summer school application to complete and return to their counselor by May 22nd.
If your child has failed one or more required courses, is at risk of failing one or more required course based on the last Progress Report, and/or in need of credit recovery for credit loss due to unexcused absences, your child is recommended to attend summer school.
San Marin counselors will be calling in students during the weeks of May 4th - 15thto discuss Summer School options. Students will be given a summer school application to complete and return to their counselor by May 22nd. If your child has failed one or more required courses, is at risk of failing one or more required course based on the last Progress Report, and/or in need of credit recovery for credit loss due to unexcused absences, your child is recommended to attend summer school.
| Summer School Applications are available in the counseling office at San Marin High School. To ensure enrollment, a completed application form must be turned in to the counseling office as early as possible, but no later than Friday, May 22nd. After May 22nd, students wishing to enroll in Credit Recovery must show up on June 15th to register. Students wishing to enroll in a regular Summer School course must use the WALK-UP Registration at 9:00 AM on Wednesday June 24, 2009 at the Summer School Office at Novato High School to register. Students who register after May 22nd will only be able to enroll in Summer School if space is available. If you think you need to take a class during Summer School, see your counselor. |
 SAN MARIN ATHLETES...
For Up-To-Date Team Schedules, News, GO to www.SanMarinAthletics.org
GIRLS SUMMER BASEKETBALL
Hello All,
It's time to get up and running for San Marin girls 2009 summer basketball.
We are very excited for the start of a great summer and to get all of us prepared for the winter season starting in November.
We will be having a meeting Tuesday evening, May 19th starting at 7:00 pm in the San Marin gym for all parents, returning players, potential new players interested and all incoming freshmen.
I certainly understand how busy everyone is, however, this meeting is very important for us to get all the necessary paperwork started, get your questions answered and for us to get off to a organized start.
Please be sure to attend..................
I don't have everyone's email addresses, can you please help pass the word regarding the meeting.
If you have any questions in the mean time please feel free to call. Thanks!
Dan Lucia
Office: 415-499-7667
Cell: 415-260-3571
WATER POLO
Have you considered trying a sport that takes advantage of our beautiful Fall weather, that doesn't require prior experience, that has a very low-injury rate, provides some of the best cross-training for other sports, and is fun to watch and play? There may be more than one sport that fits that description, but perhaps none compare to Water Polo.
If you can swim a lap across the pool, come and find out more about Summer and Fall Water Polo opportunities including free clinics for beginners. Incoming Freshman and all current students, both boys and girls, are invited.
Informational Meeting: In the San Marin library at 7:30 pm on May 14th.
Clinics: June 18th, June 24th, July 14th, and August 3rd, all at 6:30 pm at the Novato High School Pool.
For more information, call Carl Lundgren at 415-652-8878 or Bruce McKay at 415-720-6270. |
 SAN MARIN IN THE NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL POETS HONORED
Congratulations to Kyla Ainsworth of San Marin High, who penned "The Tide." which places FIRST at the Marin Peotry Center's High School Poetry Contest.
Second prize was won by Jessica Harper of Novato High School for "Brief." and Third prize went to Tamalpais High School's Gage Haevernick for "Get Off Me."
Rae Davoren and Hayley Stoddard of San Marin High school, two fo the 30 finalists, will also be published in the anthology.
The The poets were honored at the Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, Monday, May 4.
Entries were judged by Albert Flynn DeSilver, Marin County's Poet Laureate. More than 900 entries were submitted rom public, private and alternative high schools in Marin County.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS By Mr. Nick Williams
The following students were accepted to Marin Education Fund's Summer Application Institute. They will spend a week living and studying the college process at Sonoma State this summer and then have a college mentor to assist them with applications and the admissions process.
Ilse Avina, Ross Cusick, Alondra Fernandez. Tanishia Bland, Daniela Cuba, Maura Espinoza.
Laura Marmolejo, Kerwine Mesidort, Bryan Paniagua
Additionally, Laura Marmolejo was accepted into the Summer Search program. She will visit foreign countries for three weeks this summer and next summer performing community service and have a college mentor to assist her with the college application process.
Tanishia, Daniella, Maura, Laura, Kerwine, and Bryan are all AVID students.
Finally, Lucas Milton won the award for Freshman Excellence in Science.
 ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Stuart Wesonga named to 2009 MCAL Boy's Basketball First Team
- Dylan Keller receives 2009 MCAL Boy's Basketball honors
- Leslie Dittmann named to 2009 MCAL Girl's Basketball 2nd Team
- Jess Steinmetz receives 2009 MCAL Girl's Basketball honors
- 7 wrestlers to NCS: Christian Lizarraga, Chris Vavuris, Tyler White, Mike Puccinelli, Ben Mehr, John Lewis & Jake Redding
- Boy's Varsity Basketball made first NCS appearance in 16 years after 3 Thrilling wins!
- Laura Posylkin named 2008 MCAL Girl's Tennis Player of the Year, Also places 4th at NCS
- Sabrina Cochrane chosen to First Team 2008 MCAL Girl's Water Polo
- Olivia Urban chosen to 2008 MCAL Girl's Volleyball First Team
- Punter Mitchell Smith named to 2008 MCAL Football First Team
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 DRAMA DEPARTMENT NEWS
San Marin Drama presents the wickedly funny comedy Bright Ideas by Eric Coble May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11. Genevra and Joshua Bradley stop at nothing to get their three- year old son Mac into the best pre-school and Bright Ideas. This modern day Macbeth will keep you keep you laughing. Don't miss this terrific black comedy.
The Edinburgh Cast of Charlie Cox Runs with Scissor swill go on the road to Palo Alto High School on May 22 and the Marin County Fair on July 5 to present their powerful play in preparation for their four performances on the World stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland (Aug 4-17).
The Advanced Drama class is also working hard on a project with District Attorney's Office of Marin County. The class is in rehearsal for the taping (May 30, 31) of a public service video dealing with the problems of on- line chat and how it can lead to serious consequences. Students are learning a new skill -- working in front of the camera. This video will be shown at all high schools in Marin County. The students and Ms K are being honored at a luncheon at the Falkirk mansion on April 28 for their work on this project.
In May, Jack Hanson, well known news broadcaster will talk to the beginning classes about his years in front of the camera and give us all some helpful tips to students on Voice over work and broadcasting. Other guest clinicians will include Terry McGovern (popular teacher, actor, director and voice over actor) and Roger Vosberg (lawyer and voice over actor). . Back To Top |
 ART DEPARTMENT NEWS
Blake Aaseby and Stephanie Laabs received awards at the annual Artisans Show for high school students, held at the 333 Caledonia Studio in Sausalito last night. Honorable mention went to Blake for his portrait of Jeremy, and Stephanie received a merit award for her scratch art of her brother. Both students are to be congratulated for this All-Marin High School art show.
San Marin Art Club's Art Fair on Saturday April 25 went very well and earned $335 (after expenses) for the club. With an assortment and handmade student art for sale, music from musicians and singers from the SMHS music department, led by Mrs. Emily Gates, and talented student artists creating chalk drawings in the quad, the day was fun and successful. Thank you to everyone who helped and especially Vicki Campbell and Dawn Reiley for coordinating the event.
SECOND ANNUAL ART FAIR A BIG SUCCESS
The Second Annual Art Fair at San Marin High was held Saturday, April 25th. It was presented by the San Marin High Art Club which is headed by Mrs. Dawn Reily. In addition to sponsoring the Art Club which meets weekly at lunch, Mrs. Reily teaches Art and Design, Glass Art and 3-D Art.
While the chalk drawing was going on all day in the central Quad area of campus, many other students sold handmade student art and delicious food. Others also hung out and watched the chalk artists creating their beautiful designs right on the pavement. Each person had their own pavement square in which to create their chalk art.
We were also entertained by musicians and singers led by Mrs. Emily Gates from San Marin's Music Department. Thank you for the music!
The chalk drawing was open to any incoming or current high school student from Novato -- not just San Marin High. The fee for the chalk drawing was reduced from last year to only $5 per square in light of the economic times. The $5 fee included all the chalk and a reservation for the square!
Pictures of this event can be accessed with this link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/laxparent/SMHSArtFair# Back To Top
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 MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS!!!
The Music Department's Concert Choir, Jazz Choir (Choraliers) and Concert Band attended CMEA Festivals in Sonoma and Windsor in April and May and did very well!!! The SM Music Department hosted its 3rd Annual Show Choir Festival, N.E.W.S., on April 4th! Several Bay Area schools, as well as a couple outside the area, attended the all-day event, including performances, workshops with clinicians and vocal & dance solos. The day ended with a BBQ dinner for all participants and an evening Showcase performance. Thanks to the students and parents who joined in the fun, and especially to Samantha Maas-Baldwin and Kate Kenyon who worked hard to put together this memorable event!!
"Solo & Small Group Night" on May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Emily Gates Student Center ~ tickets are $3.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door...come enjoy a night of music featuring our talented San Marin music students!!!
End of Year Spring Concerts: Thursday, 28th and Friday, May 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the Emily Gates Student Center. Tickets are $3.00 at the door. The San Marin Jazz Band will perform at the Marin Home Show on June 7th.
Looking ahead to summertime. . .please mark your calendars for Friday, July 3rd, for "Night on the Green" held at the San Marin Gary Gates Softball Field. This is a joint fundraiser with the Gary Gates Foundation and the San Marin Music Department. Bring your friends and family, chairs and blankets and enjoy a fun summer evening with a yummy BBQ and wonderful entertainment (last year we had a blast!). If you can help work this event, please contact Emily Gates at gatesmusic@aol.com. Phil Matson Vocal Jazz Workshop returns to SMHS!! ~ August 9-14 ~ Please contact Mrs. Gates for brochure/application...hurry...this workshop fills-up quickly!!!
Many thanks to all the music families, both past and present, who have volunteered their time, energy and talents to support San Marin Music throughout the year. Congratulations to our awesome senior students and special thanks to our senior parents! Have a great summer and stay tuned!!! Last Booster Meeting of this school year is Wednesday, May 20, at 7:15 p.m.!!!! Back To Top
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PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
A huge thank you to all the volunteers that worked at various PTSA events throughout the year. From the Freshman BBQ in August to the Senior Breakfast in June, our San Marin volunteers are the best! Please keep in mind we still have one or two board openings, this is a great way to become involved at San Marin. Please contact Norma Dawson if your are interested.
Have a wonderful summer, see you in August!
Congratulations to the Class of 2009!
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| SITE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Want to be part of the decision making process and find out first hand about San Marin's new policies, future directions, school progresses, student activities, booster happenings; and assist in determining where some of the site budget will be used and much more?
The San Marin Site Leadership Team meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM during the school year.
Agendas and minutes are listed on the San Marin website Back To Top |
 COLLEGE and CAREER CENTER
Tuesday, May 19th: Career Day at San Marin High School
Career Day will be a morning of presentations from community professionals and San Marin Grads. The student will be given a schedule and attend three presentations in Career Clusters they are interested in. Each panel will have two to three professionals from that Career Cluster to present their pathway to their career. The students are being asked to fill out a short survey on PrepHQ that will gather the Career Cluster they are interested in. Instructions for the survey are being given out through the Social Study classes.
We are asking the students to have the survey completed by no later than May 3rd. If you student is having trouble accessing their PrepHQ account have them stop by and see Mrs. Cunnie in the Career Center for some help. This should be and exciting and interesting morning for your students. Be sure they fill out the survey so they can see the careers they might be interested in. If you are interested in helping the day of the event please contact Mrs. Cunnie at 892-2535 or fcunnie@nusd.org .
Seniors: The senior survey is now available for you to complete on PrepHQ. The Career Center needs this information for our awards ceremony and the graduation program. Please fill it out ASAP. If you have questions about the survey or trouble getting into your PrepHQ please see Mrs. Cunnie in the Career Center for some help.
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Santa Rosa Junior College will be here for the students who are going to be attending there next year. They will be here on Thursday, May 28th in the library at break. The students will be able to enroll in their Counseling 270 course that day. They need to be enrolled and have a student "cubby" on the SRJC website. Sign up for the session on PrepHQ.
- If you are planning to attend a community college in the fall, don't forget to take the English and Math placement tests. Test dates are available through the Assessment Office of the school you are planning to attend.
- If you are planning on attending a CSU in the fall don't forget to take your placement tests. If your letter of admission tells you that you are required to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam, you may take them at your closest CSU campus. Request your scores sent to the CSU you are attending. The ELM and EPT scores are used for placement in Math and Freshman English courses. Your CSU may give them during the summer orientation but it is to your advantage to sign up and take the placement tests early!
Select which statement best describes you for more information about placement testing:
~ "I am exempt from both the ELM and the EPT."
~ You have selected this option because:
~ College Board Advanced Placement Test: Math (Calculus AB or BC, or Statistics) score of 3 or higher and Language & Composition score of 3 or higher
~ SAT I: Math score of 550 or higher and Reasoning score of 550 or higher
~ ACT: Math score of 23 or higher and English score of 24 or higher
~ Early Assessment Program (score is on Grade 11 CST report) -- Math: exempt and English: exempt
Senior Awards Night: Wednesday, June 3rd in the Emily Gates Student Center
Seniors who are going to be recognized for an award will be invited to the ceremony. This information will be given through the Senior Survey. They need to complete on PrepHQ by the deadline of May 11th. If you student is receiving any other awards you would like to make me aware of please call or email Mrs. Cunnie (415)892-2535 or fcunnie@nusd.org Department awards and some scholarships will be awarded that evening and students will not be aware of the award until the ceremony. All are welcome to attend this event.
**Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Program of City College of San Francisco*** NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Students earn an Associates of Science Degree and Award of Achievement in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management and Hotel Management and enter the fastest growing industry in the United States. The hospitality industry is among the largest employers in the Bay Area. Many students transfer to earn a four-year degree at such schools as University of San Francisco, University of Nevada Las Vegas, San Francisco State University, and Califronia State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Additional information can be obtained on the website: www.ccsf.ed/cahs or contact the department at (415)239-3152.
*** UPCOMOING WALKER CREEK COUNSELOR DATES ***
Lu Sutton and Pleasant Valley - May 18th Thru 22nd
Rancho and Lynwood - May 26th Thru 29th
Pleasant Valley - May 18th Thru the 22nd.
Rancho Elementary School fifth graders are headed to Walker Creek May 26 through May 29 (Tuesday through Friday). Volunteers are needed to serve as counselors. If you are in 10th grade or above, please contact Patty Maher at patriciajhoyt@hotmail.com as soon as possible. Remember when you went to Walker Creek? How about helping make good memories for some younger kids?
Marin Community Clinic in Novato is looking for students interested in volunteering  at our health center. We would like to find students interested in reading in the waiting room to the children waiting for their appointments. We have lots of filing and office work in our Medical Records, filing charts, pulling charts for storage, processing mail, creating new charts, keeping bookshelves organized and stocked, and making copies of inform- ational forms for patients. Marin Community Clinic serves the underserved in our community, we see adults and children. Volunteering at Marin Community Clinic can give you a good under- standing of community based health care setting and a great opportunity to help others.
If you are interested please contact Susan Wiebers, Director of Clinic Services,
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SCHOOL TO CAREER
~AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS~
Marin County School to Career Partnership & Regional Occupation Program is offering their annual summer internship program for Marin County public high school students. Students are required to attend the ROP Career Management class in addition to their internship experience during this six-week program.
Students may receive academic credit for classroom and internship time,.
Internships are unpaid work experiences.
For more information go to http://stc.marinschools.org for an application
or come into the Career Center and see Mrs. Madfes.DEADLINE: May 15
Students or parents who would like more information should contact Camille Madfes. Contact info is below.
For more information about School to Career, please visit: stc.marinschools.org.
Marin County School to Career Partnership
1111 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone 415-499-5865 w Fax 415-491-6619
http://stc.marinschools.org
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The Summer Internship program provides a 6-week intensive career exploration opportunity that requires students to spend 9 hours per week on the worksite with a mentor. Elective academic credit is available.
May 29, 2009 Applications due
June 22 - July 31 Internship Program
For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Camille Madfes, School to Career Liaison, 897-4206, ext.735 or e-mail cmadfes@nusd.org. |
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Canal Alliance Volunteer Opportunities
*Supply Healthy Snacks to our Students
Your group is invited to prepare healthy snacks (such as sandwiches, fruit, or cheese and crackers, and a healthy drink) for approximately 75 teens enrolled in our Youth Educational Development Program (YEDP). This project is offered from on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-4:30.
First, we invite you to come to Canal Alliance for a tour of our organization. Then, we thought it fun for YEDP staff to accompany you to a local market to obtain the items. We would greatly appreciate it if you could purchase
these items on our behalf. Generally a $75 donation would cover the cost of the snacks. We are happy to complete a donation receipt for your generosity. Afterwards we will return to Canal Alliance, prepare the snacks, and then distribute them to the students. Not only will you be providing a nutritious snack, you will be helping to reinforce our goal of fostering a wholesome and healthy environment for our teens. This is a wonderful opportunity for groups including student organizations and clubs, families and employee
teams. This project is perfect for 5-7 people.
*Food Bank Distribution
Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:30, we open our on site food bank to our community. After we return from the Marin Community Food Bank, you will help upload the van, sort the items -usually consisting of breads, grains, fruits, juices, vegetables, milk, and canned goods, stock our shelves, assemble different packages of food, and then help us distribute the food to the community members that come to our doors for such assistance. There is usually a flurry of activity in our waiting area during this time. We usually have very little left over. This would be a fun experience for your group, and an excellent way to witness how our organization has a direct impact on our community by providing a basic need. This project is recommended for 3-5 people.
Center for Volunteer and NonProfit Leadership of Marin
The Center promotes volunteerism, strengthens nonprofits, and enhances community leadership in Marin. We strive to develop a healthy and engaged community dedicated to building and preserving the quality of life for all residents. Register on this site to volunteer, set up a profile and opportunities designed to your interests will be emailed to you. www.cvnl.org/
Bi-national Health Week
Join our team of volunteers and help out at one or more exciting events throughout Marin County. Bi-national week involves 10 seperate health fairs, each bringing needed careservices to underserved communities. We are also putting on an event called "Project Homeless Connect" which will take place in November. For more information about the events, visit www.binationalhealthweek.org and www.sfconnect.org |
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School Fuel's "Novato Grows Talent" Telethon - Friday, June 5th
All of Novato will want to tune in to the Novato Public Access television station NPAT, channel 30 for Comcast subscribers, from 5-8 pm on Friday, June 5th to see an extravaganza of ability, energy, and talent. Throughout the performance, Novato students will showcase their amazing abilities and the superb instruction that they are receiving from their teachers. Students from every grade level, K-12, and every school will perform.
There are a limited number of tickets available for $5 each for individuals who would like to view the taping live at the NUSD headquarters.
For reservations, contact Darcy Marengo (using the form below) by June 1, 2009. You can also organize or join a house party to view the show with a group of friends or neighbors. To organize or find a house party in your area, please contact MJ Lonson (mjlonson@msn.com or 898-8900). Satellite television and out of area viewers will be able to view the production via web-streaming. All of the money raised from the telethon will be used to maintain the academic and enrichment programs in our Novato public schools next year.
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Ticket Reservation Form
Name __________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________ Email Address __________________________
Number of Tickets ______ (Tickets will be available for pickup at the event)
Please send this form and a check payable to "School Fuel" to:
School Fuel
Attn: Darcy Marengo
448 Ignacio Blvd., #410
Novato, CA 94949
Questions? Contact Darcy at dmdart@comcast.net or 898-3908
Or: I am not able to attend the performance, but would like to become a member of School Fuel to maintain and support the enrichment programs in Novato public schools. Please accept my donation of:
_____ $25 - $100 Supporter Club - Receive a School Fuel decal or School Fuel bandana
_____ $120 or $10/month Scholar Club - Receive a DVD of Novato Grows Talent Telethon
_____ $240 or $20/month Leader Club - Receive a family 4 pack of tickets to School Fuel events
_____ $500 - $999 Director Club -Receive a family 4 pack of VIP passes to all School Fuel Events s
_____ $1,000 and up President's Club - Receive a family 4 pack of VIP passes and two sets Paint the Town Red, value of PTTR 2009 tickets $170 |
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NUSD Website - There is a wealth of information
NUSD Superintendent's Message - from Dr. Jan La Torre-Derby
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 BIKE to RAISE FUND for SAN MARIN HIGH
DADs - Time to Help!!! Join Pat Nims (the ONE :-( biker now - Thanks, Pat!!!)
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Raise Funds for San Marin High
The Pan-Napa Challenge is a one-day bicycling event held annually to raise money for Novato schools.
The second annual Pan-Napa Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in beautiful Napa valley.
Last year eighteen dads got together for a fun day of riding in Napa Valley and raised $28,000 for Hamilton Elementary School. This year we're expanding the challenge to include riders from all 16 Novato schools. Now it's your turn to raise money for your local Novato school. The ride is open to parents, teachers, students, and anyone else who wants to help out.
How The Challenge Works
Riders sign up to ride one of several routes. We'll have beautiful and fun routes of 10, 25, and 50 miles (or more!). The pace is as leisurely or aggressive as you make it. Last year half the riders rode 25 miles, and the other half rode 50.
Donations are collected through the sponsorship of riders. Visit the website to sponsor a rider from your school. Riders allocate their donations to the schools of their choice. All donations are tax deductible. Net proceeds from the event go to the Novato schools as allocated by the riders - YOU have a choice on which school to sponsor!
Volunteers: On the day of the event we all get together for a big party in Napa. While your riders are out cranking those pedals there will be food, games, socializing, and plenty of fun for the kids.
Visit the website to sign up, donate, or volunteer: www.pan-napachallenge.org |
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Shop at Lucky's???
Stop by San Marin High School office to pick up a Lucky S.H.A.R.E. card.
3% of your purchase will go directly to School Fuel, Novato's Foundation for Public Education.
No sign ups, no shared personal info. A simple swipe of the card will earn 3% of the purchase price for Novato Publicc Schools. |
If you can't stop by the office, please contact MJ Lonson
at mjlonson@msn.com
or 898-8900 to have a card sent.
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PARENT and TEEN INFO
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Binge Drinking
Chet has known Dave since they were in elementary school together, but lately their friendship has been strained. Dave's drinking on weekends has turned him into a completely different person. Dave used to get good grades and play sports, but since he started drinking he hasn't been finishing assignments and he has quit the soccer team.
When Chet saw Dave pound five beers in 30 minutes at two different parties, he realized how serious Dave's problem was.
What Is Binge Drinking?
Binge drinking used to mean drinking heavily over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (just as binge eating means a specific period of uncontrolled overeating).
Today the generally accepted definition of binge drinking in the United States is the consumption of five or more drinks in a row by men - or four or more drinks in a row by women - at least once in the previous 2 weeks. Heavy binge drinking includes three or more such episodes in 2 weeks.
Why Do People Binge Drink?
Liquor stores, bars, and alcoholic beverage companies make drinking seem attractive and fun. It's easy for a high school student to get caught up in a social scene with lots of peer pressure. Inevitably, one of the biggest areas of peer pressure is drinking.
Other reasons why people drink include:
- They're curious - they want to know what it's like to drink alcohol.
- They believe that it will make them feel good,
not realizing it could just as easily make them sick and hung-over.
- They may look at alcohol as a way to reduce stress,
even though it can end up creating more stress.
- They want to feel older.
What Are the Risks of Binge Drinking?
Many people don't think about the negative side of drinking. Although they think about the possibility of getting drunk, they may not give much consideration to being hung-over or throwing up.
You may know from experience that excessive drinking can lead to difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, mood changes, and other problems that affect your day-to-day life. But binge drinking carries more serious and longer-lasting risks as well.
Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning is the most life-threatening consequence of binge drinking. When someone drinks too much and gets alcohol poisoning, it affects the body's involuntary reflexes - including breathing and the gag reflex. If the gag reflex isn't working properly, a person can choke to death on his or her vomit.
Other signs someone may have alcohol poisoning include:
- extreme confusion
- inability to be awakened
- vomiting
- seizures
- slow or irregular breathing
- low body temperature
- bluish or pale skin
If you think someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately.
Impaired Judgment
Binge drinking impairs judgment, so drinkers are more likely to take risks they might not take when they're sober. They may drive drunk and injure themselves or others. Driving isn't the only motor skill that's impaired, though. Walking is also more difficult while intoxicated. In 2000, roughly one third of pedestrians 16 and older who were killed in traffic accidents were intoxicated.
People who are drunk also take other risks they might not normally take when they're sober. For example, people who have impaired judgment may have unprotected sex, putting them at greater risk of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or unplanned pregnancy.
Physical Health
Studies show that people who binge-drink throughout high school are more likely to be overweight and have high blood pressure by the time they are 24. Just one regular beer contains about 150 calories, which adds up to a lot of calories if someone drinks four or five beers a night.
Mental Health
Binge drinkers have a harder time in school and they're more likely to drop out. Drinking disrupts sleep patterns, which can make it harder to stay awake and concentrate during the day. This can lead to struggles with studying and poor academic performance.
People who binge-drink may find that their friends drift away - which is what happened with Chet and Dave. Drinking can affect personality; people might become angry or moody while drinking, for example.
Alcoholism
Some studies have shown that people who binge-drink heavily - those who have three or more episodes of binge drinking in 2 weeks - have some of the symptoms of alcoholism.
Getting Help
If you think you or a friend have a binge-drinking problem, get help as soon as possible. The best approach is to talk to an adult you trust - if you can't approach your parents, talk to your doctor, school counselor, clergy member, aunt, or uncle.
It can be hard for some people to talk to adults about these issues, so an alternative could be a trusted friend or older sibling who is easy to talk to. Drinking too much can be the result of social pressures, and sometimes it helps to know there are others who have gone through the same thing.
If you're worried, don't hesitate to ask someone for help. A supportive friend or adult could help you to avoid pressure situations, stop drinking, or find counseling.
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Preparing for a Campus Visit
Here's how you can help your student make the most out of a visit to a college campus. 
By The College Board
Planning ahead can help you and your child to get the most from campus visits. Is your child going to make this visit on her own or will a parent accompany her? Do you want to take the family along and incorporate the visits into a family vacation? If so, you'll need to plan your time carefully to make sure that your college-bound child gets a chance to make the most of her visits, while still keeping younger brothers and sisters (and you!) entertained as well.
Your child should do some research on the college before she arrives on its campus, especially if she has an interview scheduled.
Here are a few ways for your child to get ready:
- Review the school's viewbooks, course catalogs and any other information of interest.
- Spend some time surfing the college's Web site.
- Talk to currently enrolled students or alumni about the college.
- Some college Web sites let you contact them online, or your child can get their numbers from the admissions office. You may also want to take advantage of these resources to make sure that you'll have a chance to answer any of your own questions.
Pick a time that's convenient to your family, but make sure the school is in session. That way, your child can sit in on a lecture or stay in a dorm overnight. She'll only get a true feel for the campus if she's there on a day when classes are in full swing. Your child should also schedule the time she spends on campus, to make sure she experiences the parts of campus life that are most important to her:
- Find out how often college tours run, and if you have to sign up in advance.
- To save time, get a map of the school. You don't want to spend half your day trying to park or find the admissions office.
- If an interview is suggested, be sure to make an appointment. Also, consider meeting with the financial aid officer.
- If you're curious about a club, program or a sport, arrange to attend a practice, rehearsal, or meeting.
As a parent, you will certainly be welcome to accompany your child on the campus tour. And the admissions office may also welcome you at a group information session.
The campus visit is really meant to help your child get a feel for the college. Your support is important to your child, but it is very important that she is able to explore the college on her own. If you're traveling as a family, you should plan to occupy other family members with alternate activities while your college-bound student explores the campus in depth.
Was it X College or Y University that had that excellent exercise equipment in the gym? Where did I talk to that helpful psychology professor? Your child may think she'll remember everything, but she may be surprised how colleges start to merge after she's seen a few. Talk in advance about how your child can record her impressions, and any crucial information, for future reference. Consider bringing a notebook and camera, if possible.
Your child should make a list of what college characteristics are most important to her, so she knows what to look for when she arrives. Does your child feel overwhelmed in a large lecture hall? She should check out the class size. Does your child have her heart set on joining a sorority? She should see what the Greek system is like on campus. Is there a major that your child wants to pursue? She should talk to current students or professors in that department.
Once your child has developed a list of her preferences, she should take it to the schools that she plans to visit, and compare each school to the list when she gets back home.
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 CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address:
San Marin High School, 15 San Marin Drive
Novato, CA 94945
Telephone:
Administration (415) 898-2121 Attendance Office (415) 897-4901
Counseling Office (415) 898-2123 Voicemail (415) 897-2154
Fax: (415) 892-8284
Office Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Office Contacts: Nancy Zanardi, Office Manager x114
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