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8/16/2019
Dear High School Families:
This school year we will continue a very intentional technology policy, and it is my goal that we might partner closely with families. Please continue to consider your child's cell phone, ear bud,
iPad, video game and electronics usage. It is certainly a digital world, and we desire to use technology effectively in a number of areas in our instructional program. I am very excited, for example, about several technological initiatives this year at
VCS, including a 3-D printing area and the Quest for Space Program. At school, we have attached consequences to improper usage and illicit your support or our
electronic's use rules, perhaps even attaching consequences of your own at home. In our middle school program, cell phones may only be checked for messages during homeroom in the late morning, under the supervision of a teacher. The phone should not be used, seen or heard from the student's arrival at school until homeroom, and then until the conclusion of the school day. In our high school program, phones must not be used, seen or heard in class, but should be turned off. On Tuesdays, we will still have intentional technology days with no phones allowed throughout the school day.
The research is still forthcoming but already telling, and we all know
anecdotally, that cell phone and electronic use are both an opportunity and a danger. As a principal, I have seen a connection between cell phone use and anxiety, depression, distraction and bullying. I was also excited by a more engaged middle school student body last year, as social interaction and relationship building became stronger priorities. A cell phone can be a crutch to avoid needed social development! We are excited to partner with you, and hope to raise up young men and women who think carefully about technology, remembering Paul's admonition as he reflected on how to practically live out the Kingdom of God in Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will."
In His Service,
Joseph Rowland
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Behavioral Expectations
We strive to foster a well balanced education with guidelines to promote a strong and positive learning environment. Therefore, students are expected to follow our shared behavioral expectations and dress code guidelines. So you are aware of these expectations, please review the attached behavioral expectations handout.
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Supply List 2019-2020
Below please find a suggestion of school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year. Many stores will be starting to offer supplies and we want to make sure you get the basic necessities. Your teachers may require additional supplies or iPad apps which will be listed on each student's syllabus the first day of school.
Suggestions for Each Subject
Single Subject Spiral Notebook
Highlighter
Pocket Folder
Pencils
Pens (black, red, blue)
Graph Paper Notebook (Math)
Calculator
General Supplies
NIV Bible
4 boxes of Kleenex to be turned into the HS office
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Kleenex and Clorox Wipes Needed.
Please bring donations to the HS office.
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Senior Parking
Permits will be available for sale in the VCHS office.
Please be prepared to show required documents to office staff prior to entering the office. Parking spots are on a FIRST COME, first served basis
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Parking permit form filled out and signed by parent
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Driver license out and ready
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Copy of Auto Insurance
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Choose 3 possible options from the available Senior parking map
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$5 (exact money is best). Bills larger than $20 will not be accepted.
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If you are turning in a form for a friend, make sure the office staff is aware beforehand.
Click here to download parking application
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Retreat 2019
Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds
Occidental, CA
September 10-13, 2019 A little about retreat
It is our pleasure to announce this year's High School Retreat will again be held at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds from Tuesday, September 10th-Friday, the 13th (with the advanced group attending from the 9
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Student Council is planning fun and exciting team-building games and challenges each day to solidify class spirit, while our phenomenal Chapel Leadership student leaders are working to make sure worship time is profoundly fulfilling for every student.
There is no outside cost for retreat
, unless your student would like to take part in the Paintball activity there at Alliance.
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HS Important Dates
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Aug
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18-Aug
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Seniors Chalk the Parking Lot 2pm
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19-Aug
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****HS First Day of School****
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23-Aug
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Senior Sunrise at 5:30 am on Falcon Field/Student Lounge
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30-Aug
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Otis Begins
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SEPTEMBER
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2-Sep
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Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
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7-Sep
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ACT offered offsite
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9-Sep
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Adv. /Leadership Group leave for Retreat
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Sept 10-13
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HS RETREAT/ALLIANCE REDWOODS/ALL GRADES
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20-Sep
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Club Fair Lunch (Student Lounge)
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20-Sep
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Q1 Progress Reports close out
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TBD
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HS Fall Makeup Picture Day
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7:40 am/Gym or MP
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23-Sep
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Otis Orders Due
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Here to Serve
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Mr. Joseph Rowland
Principal, VCHS/VCMS
joseph.rowland@go-vcs.com
707- 724-6033
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Mrs. Terra Golden
Vice Principal, VCHS/VCMS
terra.golden@go-vcs.com
707- 724-6201
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Mr. Aizell Kittles
College Counselor, VCHS
aizell.kittles@go-vcs.com
707- 446-1776 ext. 4214
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