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Academics
CASSPP TESTING BEGINS MONDAY
CAASPP testing will begin this week and begin on Monday, continuing through Thursday for ALL JUNIORS. Monday and Tuesday will be Math, Wednesday and Thursday will be ELA. The CAASPP will be completed on computers in the MPR. Please see the below schedule.
It is so important that every junior take this assessment, as CAASPP scores directly impact high school rankings and the overall academic reputation of PVHS.
This test is a great opportunity for our students to shine and show off their strengths in English and Math. Additionally, participation and a strong performance on the assessment may allow students to bypass the Math and English placement exams for CSUs and Community Colleges.
In regard to the Seal of Biliteracy, a student must take and demonstrate an at or above the standard met achievement level on the ELA portion of the CAASPP assessment to qualify.
Please encourage
all Juniors to do their best on each test this week for our school.
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AP EXAMS
The second week of AP Exams has been completed. Students get another visit from Therapy Dog Tanker.
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AP CAPSTONE
AP Capstone Informational Meeting
Interested in learning more about the
AP Capstone program
? Please join us for an informational meeting on
May 23
rd
at 6:45-7:30 in the College and Career Center
. You can see current projects on display and hear more about the program.
AP Capstone Seminar is a unique opportunity for students to pursue their academic interests. It
equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions.
No AP experience or content prerequisite needed. Please contact Jennifer Egan (eganj@pvpusd.net) with questions.
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Athletics
GOLF
Congratulations to coaches Ray and Colm, and our students who brought home a CIF Championship,
the first in PVHS school history! Congratulations to
Tom Hoyne (shot a 70), Chris Trivell, Matthew Kang, Will Jandro, Chandler Trivell, and Brent Usui.
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SWIM
PVHS Athletes Make a Mark at CIF Swimming Championships!
PVHS was represented by 2 relays last weekend in Riverside at the CIF Southern Section D2 Swimming and Diving Championships. The Men's relay was made up of Nico Colomer, Brain Barez, Aidan Watson, Mike Noland and Henry Boyle. The Women's relay were represented by Emma Chang, Bliss Vetterlein, Abbie Maemoto and Kelsie Grant.
Additionally Sophomore Emma Chang and Senior Nico Colomer put PVHS on the chart by making individual cuts for the meet. Emma swam the Woman's 100 Breaststroke coming in 27th. Nico Colomer swam the 200 Free and 500 Free making it back for finals in each event for some
great swims.
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BASEBALL
The boys put together an amazing run to get to the second round of CIF playoffs.
Congratulations on a great season, Sea Kings!
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SOFTBALL
Culver City won over PV 7- 0 in Thursday's CIF game.
Congratulations to our Bay League Champion softball team and on a great season!
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TRACK & FIELD
CIF Track Championship
Ian Irish rallies from 3rd to 1st over the last 150m to take the CIF Championship in the Division 3 800m.
Ian's time advances him to the CIF Masters Meet on Saturday, which is the qualifier for the state championship. He is the first boys 800m CIF Champion in school history!
Grace Catena takes 8th in the Division 3 1600m
Boys 4x100m
(Cooper Gardner, Ryan Echeverria, Jeremy Hautau, Will Boss)
takes 7th in Division 3
Samantha Steman takes 7th in the Division 3 3200m
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Congratulations to the PVIT Underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) team for their impressive results in the MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Regional competition, taking First Place in the mission score and 2nd Place overall. Although the team was disappointed to be short of 1st Place by only 4 points out of over 300 points, they still had a great day and competition. The robot, controlled with a joystick on the pool deck while the robot sends a video image from an underwater camera, performed in a simulation associated with earthquakes, aircraft, and energy and the city of Seattle. Pilot Frankie Moore did a great job with driving the ROV and manipulating the claw to accomplish these very specific tasks. Thank you to experienced mentors Julie and Fred Smalling for guiding this highly talented team. Pictures L-to-R: Jeffrey Haag, Charlie Phillips, Armaan Jhangiani, Cassie Pheiffer, Daniel Arriola, Erin Magid, Brian Smalling, Frankie Moore, Blake Carpenter, Ted Zhang, Dara Chidi, Jimmy Jia, Matthew Smalling, and Nico Kalem.
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HARDCORE PROGRAMMING NERDS
This past Saturday, the "Hardcore Programmer Nerds" went out to Cal Poly Pomona to compete in the High School Programming Contest (HSPC) and demonstrate their programming skills and problem solving abilities by solving six programming challenges in three hours. Youngeun Eric Kim and former Sea King Doseok Austin Jang (who now lives in San Diego) won 2nd place, and Harry Cha and Sam Mendel won 4th place, both in the Best High School Teams category. Come by on Fridays at lunch in Mr. Swatek's room (room 507) to learn more about algorithms and problem solving with programming! Congratulations, Hardcore Programming Nerds!
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Activities
NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
The Palos Verdes High School National Honor Society was commended last week for its contributions to the Painted Turtle Camp over the last 10 years. The Painted Turtle Camp, located in the San Gabriel mountains, offers children with serious medical conditions and their families a unique camp experience, all free of charge. Ms. Alexis Madrid, a Painted Turtle representative, joined NHS faculty advisor, Cari Secrist, and NHS student board members to accept the proceeds from this year's charity walk, held on April 7, 2018. The PVHS NHS chapter has raised and donated a total of $51,483 to the Painted Turtle Camp since Ms. Secrist became the faculty advisor. All the students involved in this charity work are to be congratulated!
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CHESS TOURNAMENT
We're celebrating the end of APs and the close of the school year with a multi-day lunchtime chess tournament.
The final game will be played in the back garden with set pieces made of ice.
Please spread the word and consider signing up yourself or just coming out to watch!
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Palos Verdes High School is fortunate to have amazing students. Join us in congratulating...
Sophia Boss, senior, for receiving Honorable Mention for the W
est Basin Municipal Water District's "Water is Life" art contest. The contest encourages students to create and illustrate water-smart conservation messages.
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Austin Nash, senior, for representing PVHS at the Intel International Science Fair in Pittsburgh.
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Counseling Office News
Attention Seniors Attending 4 Year Colleges
It is time to order Final Transcripts! Final transcripts are required to be sent only to the school you'll be attending in the fall, showing proof of graduation. You can pick up the final transcript instructions and order form at the front of the counseling office starting Monday, May 14th. If you have any questions please see your counselor.
Junior and Senior Student Athletes
If you are planning to, or will be playing, a sport at the Division 1 or Division 2 level in college, you will need to send a transcript to the eligibility center. Students can pick up an NCAA transcript form in the Counseling Office. We can then send transcripts electronically. Senior students, please also see Mrs. Machi in the Counseling Office to make sure your name is on the list. Any questions please see your counselor.
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MINDFULNESS CLASS
PVHS is excited to be offering the Introduction to Mindfulness class next year.
The class is University of California A-G approved and counts as elective credit.
See your counselor if you are interested in being part of this exciting new course!
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WELLNESS CENTER DONATIONS
During lunch students have the ability to drop into the Wellness Center to take a break, rest and be restored. We are currently looking for donations to provide students with some snacks and beverages to add to their experience. The following items would be greatly appreciated!
Fruit, water, Keurig tea pods, essential oils, adult coloring books, sketch pads, puzzles and any other items that might add to the student wellness experience.
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College Career Center News
2018 Senior Destination and Scholarship Survey is now live on Naviance/Family Connection
Calling ALL SENIORS:
PLEASE
FILL OUT THE:
2018 Senior Destination & Scholarship Survey!
A link to this survey is located
IN NAVIANCE under the
"About Me" tab on the left hand margin.
Your college application information and outcomes provides us with important data for scattergrams and PVHS graduation statistics. Your name or student number is NEVER disclosed as we guard your privacy.
Please answer honestly to protect the integrity of our school!
ALL SENIORS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT THIS SURVEY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU'VE BEEN OFFERED ANY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP!
Any senior who
has been offered or awarded
ANY ATHLETIC OR MERIT scholarship
(including from schools you will not be attending) should fill out this survey and indicate the total amount of each scholarship in order to be eligible to receive a
silver honor cord to be worn at graduation. (Your individual scholarship amount is never disclosed).
The deadline to submit the completed survey is Thursday, MAY 31ST 2018. If you have any problems or questions, or need your log-in information for Naviance, please see Mrs. Lewis or Mrs. Hoffman in the CCC (room 318).
Thanks for your time &
CONGRATULATIONS!
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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA SUMMER SCHOOL
PVPSS Summer High School Review classes are filling up quickly! If you think you may want to enroll in a review class for either first or second semester to improve a current grade on your transcript, checkout the website at pvpss.com
to see if it works for you.
This summer,
PVPSS is also offering a unique one week class "Walking in the Shoes of a Professional" which will provide
students with incredible "hands on"
experiences dealing with complex, real-world scenarios
involving a variety of present day
careers. This class is open to all
incoming ninth through twelfth grade students. Instructors, Dr. Jasminka and Stuart Criley, well known within our community for the many advanced and enrichment based courses they have presented, will be leading the discussions in this groundbreaking and innovative new course offering.
To enroll in any one of the many summer school courses, registration must be done online via the
pvpss.com
website.
Should you have any questions, you may also call the Summer Help Desk at (310) 378-8695.
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