Quick Calendar

September 2

Holiday

September 3

Senior Trip

Hurricane Harbor

September 6

Last day to register for PSAT

September 9

College "Fit" Over Rankings

September 13

Principal's Friday Forum

9am in C-6

September 18

PTSA Meeting

7pm in C-6

September 25

Make-up Picture Day

Night Rally (Skits)

September 27

Falcon Fest

Homecoming Game

September 28

Homecoming Dance

Sept 30 - Oct 1

Jostens Grad

Orders in Quad

October 5

Reflections Art Entries Due

October 10

Funding Your College Education

October 11

PPIE Fall Gala

October 16

PSAT/NMSQT

October 25

Tailgate

Rivalry Football Game

October 30

Trunk-or-Treat

Pick-up and Drop-off

It is a challenge when we have over 2,100 students coming and going every day. Please review the pick-up and drop-off procedures below. We always ask that everyone be aware of students walking or on bikes and to take caution when driving near campus.

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

When entering the front loop,   do not pick-up or drop-off students in the red zone  . This is not a loading and unloading zone. Stopping here is a major cause of the backups that occur in the loop and on Foothill Road. Loading or unloading in this area may subject you to a $100 fine. 

 

Pull all the way forward  before you stop to pick-up/drop-off students in either the LEFT (curbside) lane or the RIGHT lane. These areas are highlighted with   green lines   in the above picture. The MIDDLE lane is for exiting the lot only.   If you stop in the right lane, you may block parking stalls so if someone needs to enter or exit a parking stall and you are in the way, please allow room for them to proceed by safely repositioning your vehicle if possible.

 

Again, do not drop off or pick up students in the middle lane. Only enter this lane after you have dropped off or picked up your student(s).

Remember to Buy Your Yearbook Online

Our yearbooks frequently sell out!

If you want to be assured of receiving one, you must pre-order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com/ . Our school code is 7378.

The books are $90 if ordered before September 1 ; after that, prices increase to $100. Please order by December 31, 2019 to guarantee delivery of your yearbook and free engraved name plate.

FHS Gear Store Now Open thru 9/5!

Get geared up for the upcoming season with your Foothill shirts, hats, visors and pullovers. We have mens, womens and kids sizes.

Eastbay Link: https://www.eastbayteamsales.com/teamstore 

Team code: OFTSFLA2

Act fast - store is only open thru September 5th .

All proceeds go directly to Foothill High School.

PSAT Registration Open Thru Sept 6

The PSAT/NMSQT  is recommended for 10-11th graders who are planning to apply directly to a 4-year college. The test will be held at Foothill High School on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at 7:30 am. We will have a late start that day, so test takers will not miss class.

 

In and effort to reduce student stress, testing is open to only 10-11th graders this year. We are able to test FHS students or home schooled students in our attendance area, but not out-of-district students. The registration deadline is 5pm on September 6, 2019.  The test fee is $30, and fee waivers will be provided for families on the approved PUSD fee/reduced lunch list upon registration.

 

Here is the link to register:

  www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/052497  (link directs user to external site, not affiliated with PUSD). 

 

For more information about the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit the College Board website  here .

Youth Environmental Action Summit

Students from around the Tri-Valley are partnering with the Go Green Initiative and the Citizens Climate Lobby to host a summit that empowers young people to take action against climate change Pleasanton, California.The Youth Environmental Action Summit, (YEAS) will be held on September 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Multi-purpose room at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA. Students from middle school to undergraduates are invited to attend this engaging and empowering summit. See press release.

Principal's Friday Forum on September 13

Come one, come all for the first Principal's Friday Forum of this school year on Friday, September 13 at 9 a.m. in room C-6. Hear first-hand from Principal Bull about goings on at Foothill. These informal meetings are a great way to ask questions or address concerns regarding the school. Please limit discussions to broad school topics and not specific issues with your student. Light refreshments provided by the PTSA.

Foothill Academic Assistance Starts Sept 3

Where: Room C-6  

When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday After School until 4:00 pm. 

Peer Tutoring: Get help in English, Math & Science!

Eager and qualified peer tutors are available to help you with all of your academic needs!

Please join us anytime you need help with your schoolwork.  

Doggy Drop-in is Back! 

This is "canine comfort" for those students in need. Students will need to be referred by a counselor or teacher to receive an invite.

The Counseling Department will also will be starting a 6-week Anxiety Support Group soon. Students will need to be referred by a counselor or teacher to receive invite.

Schedule Change Policy

All schedule change requests must be made in writing with a parent signature on the appropriate form (available in the Counseling Office). No emails please.

Forms must be completely filled out, including parent signature and teacher feedback before being submitted.

Please note that from August 26-September 27, schedule change requests must be approved by the administrator overseeing that department. 

NEW THIS YEAR: After September 27 , no schedule changes will be considered.

Reflections  Call for Entries!

All students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are encouraged to participate in the 2019-2020 PTA  Reflections  Awards! 

It's easy to participate:

1. Reflect on this year's theme:  Look Within,  

2. Submit an original work inspired by the theme by October 5. Entries fall in one of several categories



3. Celebrate your achievements at a  Reflections  arts showcase to be held at Foothill in late October. Advancing entries will be showcased at a district-wide  Reflections  event.

Click here for guidelines and entry forms.

PPIE Fall Gala Invitation - October 11

Join us at Castlewood Country Club for a special night out to celebrate and support our schools. Funding goes to support key staffing and grants at all Pleasanton USD schools -- including yours! So gather friends (we offer table discounts!) to: 

To register for the Gala,  buy tickets here. In the meantime, please see a  brief, fun video to view what PPIE funds at our schools - and why. We look forward to seeing you on October 11 for a fun night out!

Sincerely,

Steve McCoy-Thompson

Executive Director, PPIE

College Readiness Workshops

The City of Pleasanton is pleased to offer the following College Readiness Workshops to parents and students. Free with registration at www.pleasantonfun.com (Under Family>Other)

Sept. 19: College "Fit" Over Rankings

What matters, what doesn't, and what to do when it comes to college admissions. Learn why college engagement matters more than selectivity. Course #16681

Oct. 10: Funding Your College Educations

Learn the basics about Financial Aid, how and when to apply, who qualifies and how eligibility is determined. Course #16682

Nov. 7: A Smart Step After High School

Learn the facts about community college. Discover the long term resilience and academic success for community college transfer students. Course #16883

Vision for the Future

Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Save the date for this upcoming conference and learn about options after high school includingL

October 26th from 8:30am to 1:30 pm at Chabot College in Hayward. For parents and students age 14 and older.

Attend a Free Screening of "Angst"

Free documentary designed to raise awareness about anxiety.

Volunteer as an Outdoor Ed Counselor

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors!

Cabin counselors are needed at Exploring New Horizons Outdoor School for the weeks of:

Do you love working with kids and spending time in nature?

Cabin counselors will join us for for a week of fun in the redwood forest, at the beach & a tidepool and MORE!

If you are responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic, and would like to apply, pick up an application from the office from Mrs. Colón or online here.

Application are due on September 5th

Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Natasha Anderson at [email protected] or (650)879-0608

A Heads-Up for Seniors from the Counseling Department!   

Counselors will be meeting with all seniors to discuss post-high school plans, and will be reviewing the college application process beginning the second week of September.

 

Every senior who plans to apply directly to a four-year college will receive a packet of information detailing everything you need to know about the college application process. In order to best prepare for these meetings, start making a list of colleges you want to apply to and feel free to come with questions for your counselors. Parents, please review these packets with your students. This is a very exciting time for our seniors!

 

If you are planning to go to community college or a trade school or maybe have a unique plan for you, please let your counselor know. We will check in with you briefly now, and more detailed information regarding community college applications will come to your student in October.

Senior Portraits

Welcome, class of 2020! Check the FHS Yearbook website for important announcements and links to questionnaires, voting forms, senior ad info, etc.

Senior Portraits must be taken before the end of winter break in order to be published in yearbook. Your best bet is to take your portraits during the summer after junior year. Click here to connect to Studio One and make your appointment today!

Senior Yearbook Ads

Attention senior families! Congratulate your student and express your pride and love with an ad in the 2020 yearbook. Ads are $90 if ordered before September 1st and $110 from September 1 to October 31, 2018. Senior ads are available on a space-available basis, so be sure to place yours as soon as possible!  Click here for details.

Senior Parents!

The Senior Parents Class of 2020 Parents website is now live! This website is run by a group of volunteer Senior parents.

Senior year is an exciting and busy year! With your support and help, this Senior Parents group will be putting on activities outside of the school umbrella to help make your student's senior year an exciting one. We will need many volunteers and all must be cleared by the school district to help at any event. Get your PUSD Volunteer Clearance out of the way by filling out the online Volunteer Clearance Form .

How do I get involved or get plugged into to events such as Disney Grad Nite and Baccalaureate which are not sponsored by PUSD?

1. Sign up for email updates by completing the Google form

CLASS OF 2020 PARENTS

2. Join our Facebook group here. The name of the group is "Foothill Class of 2020 Families"

3. Check out ALL of the pages on our site and get the important dates in your calendars!

Disney Grad Nite is back this year! Click here for details

Have questions?

Please contact Shawna Lombardi, Senior Parents Committee Chair at [email protected] and be sure to check out our website .

Free Boys Lacrosse Clinic on September 7

Foothill High School Boys Lacrosse will be holding a free clinic for all that are interested on Saturday, September 7 from 1-3pm on the JV Baseball field. Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own. Please RSVP to [email protected]

FHS Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser

Support FHS Boys Lacrosse at Chipotle at 6654 Koll Center Parkway on Saturday, September 7th between 4-8pm. Bring the flyer below, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to FHS Boys Lacrosse

Sports Packets for Athletes

To tryout for a sport at Foothill High School, all athletes need to register online through our Home Campus program. We are asking that you go to the Foothill website (  foothillfalcons.org  ) click on Athletes and Activities, then  Sports Packet  . Please read the instructions and you will be guided to the Home Campus Link where you will register for the sport you would like to participate in. After registering you will need to turn in a signed copy of the Confirmation Message and the Emergency form. If you were unable to upload a current physical for your athlete, please include that with the Confirmation Message and Emergency form. You will be able to tell online when your athlete has been cleared. We will also be sending you messages through this program, such as if your physical has expired or is close to expiring.

Please turn in your packets for the season you will be playing in after the Parent Sports Meeting:

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