WHS Student Bulletin Monday, November 17, 2014 ____________________________________________________ Say “Hello” to our new Academic Counselor, Lauren Schmidt! Upcoming Events Calendar WED (Nov 19) ‐‐ 6:30 p.m. (Theater) WHS would like to thank the Board of Trustees for their commitment to lower the counselor-to-student ratio with the approval to hire new Counselor, Lauren Schmidt. _______________________________________________________________ Lauren brings over 12 years of educational experience in the field of School Counseling spanning grades K-12. She received her BA in Psychology from California State University of Long Beach and my MS in Educational Counseling from National University in San Diego. Loren grew up in Santa Rosa, moving away for school and has recently returned home to raise kids and enjoy being closer to family and to enjoy the outdoors. Since returning to Northern California, Lauren has worked in the Windsor School District at several different sites (WMS, WOA, and Cali) experiencing the diverse student population and the supportive staff members serving them. _______________________________________________________________ The addition of a new Academic Counselor means a new distribution of the alphabet for the expanded Counseling Department to serve: A - C ............... Lauren Schmidt ........... Ext # 2119 D - J ................ Paolo Breschi ............... Ext # 2121 K - Q ............... Eva Velasquez .............. Ext # 2108 R - Z ................ Mindy Burgert............... Ext # 2118 The new Counselor alphabet distribution goes into effect 11-17-14. Students who are assigned to a new Counselor will be able to consult with their previous Counselor as needed. 2014 Mr. Jaguar Pageant A wild, loud, and fun annual event. Tickets are only $5, so make sure you and your friends have this date booked! ___________________________________ THU (Nov 20) ‐‐ 7:00 p.m. (Theater) Attention Student-Athletes & Parents Everything you need to know about College Athletic R ecruitment Plan to attend a special presentation by nationally renowned recruiting expert, Jack Renkens. We are confident you will find Jack’s one‐hour presentation educational, entertaining, and informative ‐‐ including valuable information about financial scholarships & opportunities. ___________________________________ SAT (Nov 22) ‐‐ 12:00 p.m. (Theater) Windsor Police Community P resentation -- S top ID Theft Come hear Neal O’Farrell, top Consumer Security Advocate and a nationally respected expert, help you protect against fraud and identity theft. He will provide tips on how to spot possible scams and how the Identity Theft Council can help you if you become a victim. ___________________________________ SAT (Nov 22) ‐‐ 7:00 p.m. (Stadium) Home Football Playoff Game - Catch the Video Bulletin every Monday online at www.windsorhs.com Windsor Jaguars take on P inole Valley High School $6 Students / $9 Adults No discounts/passes or ASB Sticker admission for playoff events. ___________________________________ Thanksgiving Break (Nov 22-30) WHS Student Bulletin -- Monday, November 17, 2014, page 2 SPORTS -Coach’s Spotlight -- Joey Carroll -- member of the Varsity Cross Country Team Joey Carroll was our #1 runner for almost every race this season. The highlight of his season was winning a tough race in Ukiah, by out-kicking their top runner in the last 50 meters. Joey finished 23rd in NBL, just missing all-league honors. He will continue his commitment to being a top runner by contributing his efforts to the Jaguar Track Team in the Spring. - Pete Stefanisko, Cross Country Coach COUNSELING CENTER NEWS: TUESDAY is the day each week to stop by the Counseling Center and connect with College and Career Counselor, Diana Rudesill, to find out the latest about…. Scholarships College Speakers/presentations at WHS College & Career Exploration Deadlines for College Tests / Applications Internships / Work Experience Want to take a class at SRJC? Did you know high school students can take classes for FREE at Santa Rosa Junior College? This Thursday (Nov 20), a rep from SRJC will be in the quad at lunch to answer questions about concurrent enrollment and the application process. Be sure to stop by! WHS Student Bulletin -- Monday, November 17, 2014, page 3 Look whose coming to Windsor High! Sign-up for the college visits listed below through your Naviance account. z United States Navy ........................................ Tue ........... Nov 18 ...... 11:00 a.m. z United States Army ....................................... Tue ........... Dec 2 ........ 11:00 a.m. ASVAB -- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Windsor High And Windsor Oaks Academy students are invited to take the ASVAB on: Thursday (Dec 4) at 1:45 p.m. (WOA, room 3). Whether you’re planning on college, a technical school, or you’re just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can provide you with important information about your skills, abilities and interests – and help put you on the right course for a satisfying career. NO COST Sign-up on Naviance or see Mrs. Rudesill Go to www.asvabprogram.com for more information Seniors -- College Application season is upon us! Remember to apply to a variety of schools. Use the "Reach - Target - Safety" plan to increase your chances of receiving an acceptance. REACH Your top choices, the most academically challenging schools on your list. You should include a couple of long shots, you might be pleasantly surprised. TARGET Schools where you would be very happy and are likely to be admitted. These are your realistic choices. SAFETY Schools where you are almost certain to be admitted and where you think you would be happy and get a good education. A safety school should also be affordable if you need to pay out of pocket or you are guaranteed to receive grants and/or loans. Seniors -- The local scholarships are starting to roll in. Don’t miss out on the many opportunities available to you! All scholarships are listed under the “college” tab in your Naviance account. Just added: Rotary Club of Windsor Scholarship WHS Student Bulletin -- Monday, November 17, 2014, page 4 CLUB NEWS: Now is the time to join or form a club on campus! Paperwork and information can be found in room B-124. Guitar club will be meeting Tuesdays at lunch in Mrs. Pustorino's room D-107. Come on by if you enjoy playing, want to practice for guitar class or just want to learn the basics. All levels welcome. Acoustic only. We have guitars available or you can bring your own. Tardies Count Against You! Student with multiple tardies will serve 3 lunch detentions. Seniors with ongoing tardies risk losing their Good-Status. Parking Lot Reminder... The north and south parking lots are off-limits to all students unless you are coming to school or leaving at the end of your last class. Take your belongings with you in the morning for all your classes since you cannot return to your car during the school day. WHS is a closed campus -- students may not leave campus or go to the parking lots during the school day, including lunch or break. Students who have a gap in their schedule in the middle of the day MUST see their counselor to determine the best options for filling that mid-day block. Students caught leaving the campus will serve two consecutive lunch-time detentions. Students should not be visiting any other Windsor School campus while in route home. Visit the Leadership Website for all the latest information about WHS student activities and updates – windsorhsleadership.weebly.com