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Volume XXXVI!, Issue 2
Ocean View High School
We are Winning!
Five years ago, we were pushing students
to take the most rigorous courses available in
order to become college ready. Now, we are
watching a shift from a push to a pull--college
readiness actually pulling students into enrolling in
more challenging classes on their own. That is a
principal’s dream!
We all know that willing participants
make all the difference in learning, or really doing
anything, and we have been so impressed by our
students who are making a choice to become
college ready, willingly! Without data,
these preceding sentences are mere
opinion. Here are compelling figures
that show our students’ growth:
In 2013-14, 607 of 745
juniors and seniors took a third or
fourth year Math class at the level of
Algebra II or higher.
Please
remember that a mere three years
ago, a third or fourth year math could
have been Consumer Math, which we
no longer offer.
Also in 2013-14, 414 juniors
and seniors took a third or fourth
Dan Bryan,
year Science class at the level above
Biology and Chemistry. Don’t forget three years
ago a student’s third or fourth year Science
course would have BEEN Biology or Chemistry!
In 2011-12, we had 41.25% of our
graduates meet the UC-A-G requirements for
admission. In 2013-14, we had 58.04% of our
graduates meet the UC A-G requirements for
admission.
Increasing 17 percentage points equates to a 29%
increase in students meeting this “gold standard”
for admission. What meeting the UC requirements
means to me is that more and more students are
seeing there is an achievable path to college
through Ocean View.
In 2011-12, 327 AP exams were taken at OVHS.
In 2013-14, 491 AP exams were taken at OVHS.
Old school thinking says, “uh oh”, if we are giving
more exams, our pass rate for AP tests
will go down, but we know better...
In 2011-12, 163 AP exams were passed.
In 2013-14, 261 AP exams were passed.
The pass rate increased.
So, increasing access pulls, or
draws students into more rigorous
courses, and did they increase their
success rate? YES!
Lastly, change is not possible
on this scale without the school
Principal
believing in its students, and the
students believing that is true. It is a team effort
to move a school in this way.
We still have work to do--58% is not 70%, and
70% is not 100%.
This is the right challenge to take, and we are
winning.
Red Ribbon Week
October, 2014
October 20—24
Sadies Dance
February 7
8:30—11:00 p.m.
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PTSO
Welcome!
On behalf of all the volunteers behind the scenes at the Ocean View High School PTSO,
thank you for your support.
The purpose of the PTSO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Ocean
View High School through volunteer and financial assistance and to develop a closer
relationship between school and home by providing valuable parent resources and connection
opportunities, including those not available anywhere else.
PTSO MEMBERSHIP: MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE WITH
NO OBLIGATION !!!
$10 / $25 for PTSO membership goes a long way in helping us make a difference for every
kid in our school. We provide new technology – like computer tablets for the science lab.
And we provide old technology – like paper and pencils. We help make it possible for every
10th & 11th grader to take the PSAT – bringing them one step closer to reaching their full
potential. We wonder: what more can we do?
Here’s an important thing: This is a no-risk, no-obligation membership organization!
Simply by joining, you help, and we are most grateful for your support.
• As a member, you are not obligated to attend a meeting. But, if you do, you will find it
worth your time. PTSO provides connections and information not available anywhere
else. Come, hear featured guests speak and answer questions from our group.
• As a member, you are not obligated to take on a job, but we welcome volunteers and love
seeing how the organization blossoms when members share their talents and passion.
Can you give up 5 minutes a month? We have a job for you!
• Students: “Volunteering for PTSO” looks great on your HS Exit Interviews & college/
career resumes!
• Things we need include: Social Media and Website skills, Information Tables, Posters,
etc. Bring your ideas on how the PTSO can do more for OVHS!
To find out more, visit the PTSO page on the school website and also on Facebook.
Sharron Warren, PTSO President 2014/2015
2014/2015 Board of Directors
Sharron Warren- President
Sue Welfringer- VP
Nancy Hoyt- Secretary
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Christine Limon- Treasurer
Laura Fewell- Hospitality
Principal’s Coffee
All Parents are Welcome!
Come meet our principal, Dan Bryan! In a program which is unique to Ocean View, all OVHS parents are welcome and
encouraged to attend a Principal’s Coffee. Mr. Bryan looks forward to meeting with parents in these informal settings.
Here is your chance to ask him questions and hear the latest happenings at OVHS. Simply RSVP to the number listed
below, and be ready to enjoy a great cup of coffee or tea with your student’s principal! The next few coffees are
scheduled as follows:
Friday, November 14, 9:30 a.m.
RSVP: Brooke Meyer, (714) 847-2140
Friday, December 5, 9:30 a.m.
RSVP: Ann Klasing, (714) 799-2028
Monday, January 12, PTSO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: Nancy Steiner (714) 848-0656, ext. 4601
Students of the Month
September
Cassidy McHugh
Tiffany Imhoff
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Activities
Oct. 20—24
Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 11
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Nov. 17-21
Yellow Ribbon Week
Nov. 24-28
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Dec. 22-Jan. 2
WINTER BREAK
Jan. 19
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Jan. 26
Student Free Day
Feb. 7
Sadies Dance
Feb. 9
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Feb. 16
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Mar. 2-6
International Week
Mar. 28
Talent Show
8:30—11:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Athletes of the Month
September
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Cierra Nicholson
Nicholas Romo
Hannah Messina
Girls’ Golf
Cross Country
Cross Country
Feather in Your Cap
The following students have won the Feather in Your Cap Award. They each received a gift
certificate for a local restaurant.
The program, sponsored by PTSO, is designed to encourage students to act in kind and
considerate ways towards others. When a staff member notices a student being helpful, such
as holding a door open for someone, being a friend to another student in need, helping with
homework, etc., the staff member writes that student’s name on a paper feather, thus
nominating that student to possibly win the award. Names are drawn once weekly.
Roman Hipolito
Brittany Vang
Rosa Cruz
Mauricio Gomez
Leland Nguyen
Inger Olsen
Hannah Messina
Marissa Pippin
Samuel Ojeda
Alexis Lemus
Hector Saldivar
Tatiana Apelu
Chanelle Rivera
Lexie Abraham
Frida Mendez
Announcements
Would you like weekly updates about the happenings at Ocean View? Get on the email list to
receive the same information your students hear on the weekly announcements. Email Nancy
Steiner at [email protected] and request to be put on the list.
You may also put your name on our volunteer email directory. We need volunteers for:
Textbook Distribution
Envelope Stuffing
Testing
Chaperoning
Event Assistance
Booster Groups
Hospitality
Foundation
Grad Night
and much more!
Email Nancy Steiner at [email protected] or call her at
(714) 848-0656, ext. 4601 and get started today!
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Model United Nations
MUN students at the recent conference in Cerritos.
Awards were presented to:
Sarah Mark - FAO - Japan
Chris Lee - AD HOC - Japan
Erica Solis - UNICEF - Namibia
Savannah Eljaouhari - UNICEF - Japan
Yasmin Jaramillo - WFP - Japan
Brooke Walpole - UNHCR - Japan
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Business Academy
The OVHS Business Academy welcomed 60 new sophomore members for the 2014/2015 school
year. This year the Academy will have 180 students enrolled in this esteemed program. The
program will be entering its 21st year of providing Academy members with the following
highlights: one Academy class (with a business focus) each year, visits with local business owners,
resume development and workplace skills, field trips to local business and colleges, guest speakers
and leadership opportunities. Each participant is expected to complete 10 hours of community
service each year.
Our 9th annual Tailgate Party was held on October 3, before the Ocean View Homecoming Football
game. All proceeds from this event went to the Oak View Renewal Partnership.
The Career Opportunities Program has been instrumental in helping the junior class focus on their
career goals. Academy students have the opportunity to meet on campus, with local business
professionals who share their knowledge and expertise of the current workplace environment. Each
student also goes through a mock interview and resume development in preparation for employment
in the workplace.
The Business Academy is very fortunate to have a professional
partnership with the Tech Coast Venture Network of Orange
County. TCVN has been instrumental in providing outstanding
speakers, field trips and internships for our Academy
students. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Academy
senior breakfast each year and Rotary Club of Huntington Beach
has long been a supporter (21 years) of the Academy by
sponsoring The Business Academy Students of the Month, and
also by underwriting the costs of sending Academy students to the
Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).
Jonathan Lee (right) and Tiffany Imhoff (left)
with Ann Cummings (center) at the HB
Rotary Student of the Month luncheon.
Ocean View’s Cross Country team goes for a run/hike up to the Hollywood sign.
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Career Center
Career Center 2013/2014 Annual Report
Senior Class: 350 / Students Surveyed: 162
86% will be pursuing post-secondary options
Four Year University
29%
Community College
57%
Military
3%
FINANCIAL AID
Scholarship applications submitted: 315
Scholarships awarded: $345,104
Universities Accepting Class of 2014
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University of Colorado– Colorado
Springs
Azusa Pacific University
FIDM
Arizona State University
3
2
1
3
Mount St. Mary’s College
Harvey Mudd
Seattle University
Gordham University
1
1
1
1
University of Maine
University of La Verne
Ashford University
University of Oregon
1
1
1
1
Art Institute
2 Grand Canyon University
4
Culinary Institute of America
1
Biola University
BYU Idaho
1 CSU San Bernardino
1 University of Maine
2
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
2
1
Chapman
Concordia University
3 New York University
1 Northeastern University
1
University of the Pacific
USC
1
2
Corban University
CSU Bakersfield
1 Northern Arizona State
1 Rensselaer Poly Technic
2
2
Montana State University
Vanguard
1
1
CSU Channel Islands
3 San Diego State University
2
Whittier College
1
CSU East Bay
1 Seton Hall
Woodbury University
CSU Monterey Bay
3 Southern Illinois University
Boston University
1
CSU Northridge
1 Spring Hill
Otis College of Art and Design
Occidental College
Notre Dame University
Oberlin University
1
1
2
1
CSU Sacramento
2 St. Benedicts College
CSU San Jose
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CSU San Marcos
CSU Sonoma
CSUDH
CSUF
CSULA
CSULB
CSUSF
1
2
2
2
4
19
6
31
3
Humboldt State University
3 UCSB
5
Cal Poly Pomona
6 UCSD
4
St. Johns University
Menlo College
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Merced
UC Santa Cruz
UCI
UCLA
UCR
1
1
1
2
3
2
9
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Sister City Information
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH AMBASSADORS!!
Become an Ambassador of Goodwill and participate in a unique opportunity for travel to Australia or Japan in 2015.
Sponsored by the Sister City Association of Huntington Beach, this experience provides students with the understanding of
foreign culture a well as a wonderful opportunity to broaden their horizons. Families of selected students also benefit, as host
family members are encouraged to participate in the activities.
AUSTRALIA: Six students interesting in surfing and water sports will travel to Australia during spring break, 2015, and host
Australian students at a later date.
JAPAN: Four students will be selected for a reciprocal two-week exchange, with Japanese students coming to Huntington Beach
the first two weeks in July and our ambassadors travelling to Japan the first two weeks in August, 2015.
Information is on the city of Huntington Beach website, under government, boards and commissions. Applications will be
available soon on the website, at the Central Library, City Hall, all HBUHSD high schools and [email protected] More info:
714-846-7685
Application deadline: Friday, November 21, 2014
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Grad Night 2015
A special Bunco night to support Grad Night is 10/17 at the Summer
Lane Club House, 5261 Foxglove St. Huntington Beach, 92649. $20 at
the door. Social hour begins at 6:00. Games begin at 7:00. Food and
drinks are included. If you've never played before, don't worry, we will
teach you.
All are welcome, so bring your friends and neighbors. RSVP to Kelly
Kuster at [email protected].
The proceeds raised are used to subsidize the grad night ticket price
and help ensure that all the kids who want to attend can do so.
Remember, the Grad night celebration is Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Tickets will go on sale soon.
School Site Council
2014/2015
OVHS wishes to thank the following parents for volunteering to serve on the
School Site Council Committee:
Debbie Cotton
Pamela Powers
Libby Frolichman
Dan Butler
Nancy Hoyt
Sarah Vogt
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Sara Smith
Student created Sudoku!
Ocean View Student Work Gets Published
(just in time for holiday gift-giving)
Student Sudoku 2014, the newest book of student-created number puzzles, is now available at
Lulu.com (click on “Shop,” then type “ovhs sudoku” into the search box). All proceeds from the
sale of this (and previous) books go to Ocean View High School to promote educational
opportunities for all students beyond what state budgets can currently support. Every puzzle was
designed by a student the natural way: using brains and pencils (instead of the computer programs
used to make most Sudoku books). And every puzzle is a challenge from its young creator to the
entire world, asking, “Are you as logical and patient as a teenager?”
People often ask me why I have my students do Sudoku. Because I am a math teacher, they often
assume it has to do with the numbers. It doesn’t. It has to do with who I want my students to be.
Teenagers are highly adept at certain skills. They can text with blinding speed, navigate
treacherous social mazes, and look up the solution to a video game puzzle in a fraction of the time
it would take to solve it. While these are all wonderful abilities, I always hope that my students
will learn patience, insight and persistence. Sudoku requires these skills, and, with practice,
improves them. These are the same skills people use to solve problems in their everyday lives, so,
it is my belief that,by mastering Sudoku, my students will be better equipped to master their own
lives. It follows, then, that, whoever you are, solving the Sudoku in this book can better equip you
to master whatever puzzles you, and to have fun doing so.
Here’s a sample, created by Daniel Hencke. Good luck and have fun!
— Alan Shucker, Math Teacher
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TIME DATED MATERIAL
2014/2015 School Year Calendar
Contents
PTSO Update
November 11, 2014
November 24-28, 2014
Dec 22, 2014 —January 2, 2015
January 19, 2015
January 23, 2015
January 27, 2015
February 9, 2015
February 16, 2015
April 6—10, 2015
May 25, 2015
June 11, 2015
Veterans’ Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Recess
Winter Recess
King’s Birthday Holiday
Last day of first semester
First day of second semester
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
Washington’s Birthday Holiday
Spring Recess
Memorial Day Holiday
Last day of school
Page 2
Activities Calendar
Page 4
Grad Night
Page 10
Sudoku puzzle
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