Santa Cruz High News

Santa Cruz High School | 415 Walnut Avenue | Santa Cruz | CA | 95060 | 831.429.3960

January 2014

Performing Arts

Athletics

JANUARY

6 M Return to school

7 Tu ELAC meeting, Rm. 65,

6:30 pm

8 W Minimum day

10 F Deadline for February 8

ACT test

13 M PTA meeting, Library,

6:30 pm

15 W SCCS board meeting,

COE Board Rm, 6:30 pm

15 W Colleges That Change

Lives presentation,

Harbor High, 7:00 pm

16 Th Fire drill, 9:20-10:20 am

20 M Martin Luther King, Jr.

holiday

20 M Finals Study Fest,

Library

22 W Period 1 final, 8:00 -

10:00 am

22 W Period 2 final, 10:20 am

- 12:20 pm

22 W Cardinal Club meeting,

Library, 6:30

23 Th End of Q2, Semester 1

23 Th Period 3 final, 8:00 -

10:00 am

23 Th Period 4 final, 10:20 am

- 12:20 pm

24 F Student holiday;

teacher workday

24 F ACT late registration

deadline for Feb. 8 test

25 S SAT test

27 M Student holiday; staff

development

28 T First day second

semester

29 W Site Council meeting,

Library, 3:30 pm

29 W ACT/SAT Parent Info

Night, SVHS, 6:30 pm

General News

Finals Study Fest - January 20

Get ready for finals at Santa Cruz High's Study Fest! Join fellow students for a dedicated day of studying on January 20 (hours will be announced closer to the date). Teachers from every subject area will be there to help, and snacks will be provided. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Activities Director Lindsay Behr at lbehr@sccs.santacruz.k12.ca.us.

Heads up: Back to School Night and Red/White Fair February 5

The date for Back to School Night and Red/White Fair has been changed - they will now be on February 5. The Red/White Fair will start at 6:00 pm; the details for Back to School Night will announced in later in January.

Counseling

Colleges That Change Lives - Speaker at Harbor High

Wednesday, January 15th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Free, arrive early as seating is limited!

Maria Furtado, Executive Director of "Colleges That Change Lives", will speak about colleges that are among a group of 40 very good private colleges around the country. This is a great event for students and parents/guardians interested in learning more about some excellent college options.

ACT/SAT Parent Info Night at SVHS

Wednesday, January 29th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Scotts Valley High School Student Union

555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley

The program will start with a basic discussion about the ACT/PSAT/SAT. Then each tutoring specialist will be introduced, and parents and students will be able to tour the company display tables after the presentation.

Financial Aid

Attention 12th graders and families of 12th graders: the deadline by which students must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and receive first consideration for the Cal Grants is March 2nd, 2014. Some private colleges require the FAFSA to be submitted sooner, along with the CSS Profile (profileonline.collegeboard.com).

Most Santa Cruz High students have their social security number on file with the school registrar, so the GPA verification form will be submitted electronically by the Santa Cruz High School registrar. If the school does not have your student's social security number on file, you will need to also submit a Cal Grant Verification form by the March 2nd deadline. For more information, see http://www.calgrants.org.

SAT/Subject Tests

The regular deadline for the March 8 SAT is February 7. The regular deadline for the May 3 SAT/Subject Tests is April 4. For more information about other test dates, registration and deadlines, visit www.collegeboard.com, and if you have questions about the SAT or Subject Tests please contact the SCHS guidance office at 429-3969, x300.

ACT Tests

The regular deadline for the February 8 ACT is January 10, and the late registration period extends until January 24. The regular deadline for the April 12 ACT is March 7. For more information about other test dates, registration and deadlines, visit http://www.actstudent.org.

Looking to get prepared for the SAT?

Revolution Prep is hosting a six-week course preparing for the March 8 SAT at Louden Nelson Community Center! The course provides 18 hours of comprehensive instruction, five full-length, proctored practice exams, and personalized feedback on homework and essays. The course costs $599; scholarships are available. It begins on January 25th and the schedule is as follows:

Classes on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Exams on Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Can't make Tuesdays? Revolution Prep has a variety of live online courses and academic readiness programs. Space is limited in all courses. Please call us at 877-REV-PREP or visit www.revolutionprep.com to sign up.

Athletics

The Cardinal Club is in the process of looking for new officers for next year. We are in need of a President, Vice President, and Treasurer. This is a fun group to be involved with, and we encourage new ideas!

Memberships are still available for the price of $100 for a family or $50 for an individual. With this membership your admittance to all home games is covered. Download the membership form from the SCHS website and send it in. The sports seasons are off and running and you don't want to be left out!

Cardinal wear can be purchased by contacting Suzette Gilmore at callysuzy@yahoo.com. You can view the items for sale by visiting the Cardinal Club section of the SCHS website.

The Cardinal Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the library at 6:30 pm and everyone is welcome! The next meeting will be held on January 22th. If you have any questions, please contact the Cardinal Club at schscardinalclub@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you!

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