A PLACE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

FJUHSD COVID Update The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant challenge in California at the onset of a new school year. New variants are becoming increasingly more easily spread among adolescents, including the age group of our students and their siblings. The District is diligently working with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), as well as following all recommendations and guidelines of both Federal and State health organizations, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with one goal in mind: To mitigate the risk of COVID transmission and to safely keep schools open so that students can remain in full in-person instruction, as well as minimizing missed school days. Please click the link below to read more information from our Superintendent: Communication                  from                  Dr. McLaughlin Safety Procedures All students and staff will complete a Qualtircs COVID Safety Survey each morning (the survey will be sent to your school email). Before entering campus, students will show their green checkmark from the completed survey permitting them to be on campus. Students will walk through the thermo-imaging temperature cameras after showing their green checkmarks.  Masks are required inside and will be optional while outside. In accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), CA Dept. of Public Health (CDPH), and Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), we ask that you complete the Qualtrics survey each morning prior to arriving on campus. However, please do not attend school if you have experienced any COVID-related symptoms: Flu-like symptoms such as fever of 100.4 or greater  Chills  Cough  Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose that is not associated with a pre-existing condition or other chronic health condition.  Further, following the recommendations issued by the CDC, the CDPH has issued guidance in support of full in-person instruction and to as much instructional time as possible.   Please note that masks will be required by all staff and students while indoors regardless of vaccinated status. As an extra precaution, FJUHSD is committed to continuing the enhanced cleaning procedures established to ensure that our schools are clean, sanitized, and safe. Further, temperatures will continue to be taken each morning.  If you do not receive the Qualtrics Link, then please click here: Daily Symptom Qualtrics Survey (Paper Form).docx. Please look here to check for your symptoms: Symptom Checker. Back to School Back to School Night is a great opportunity to welcome our school community to the Sonora High School experience. This year Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm in the big gymnasium, where we will kick off the evening with a welcome from Mr. Atkins, introductions of various District and site leadership, student performances followed by classroom visits. Please see below for the schedule for the evening: Counselors // 5:30-6:00 pm Welcome - 6:00 - 6:30pm Period 1 // 6:40 - 6:50pm Period 2 // 6:55 - 7:05pm Period 3 // 7:10 - 7:20pm Period 4 // 7:25 - 7:35pm Period 5 // 7:40 - 7:50pm Period 6 // 7:55 - 8:05pm Period 0 & 7 // 8:10 - 8:20pm Our counselors will be available prior to our Welcome Session. If you would like to talk with them, please feel free to see them at our College and Career Center in our Upper Commons. Classroom visitations will allow our families to see and experience our classrooms, understand the philosophy of our teachers, learn the requirements and structure of the courses, and inquire about the general operation of our classrooms. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, there is limited opportunity to discuss individual student performance but instead will give you a glimpse as to what students will encounter in our classrooms during the school year. Families may access your student’s class schedules via the Aeries Parent/Student Portal. Our student leaders will be placed throughout the campus with maps to direct families as needed.   Please click any link below for Back to School Night Essentials: QR Map of Sonora High School or Campus Map Website Aeries Parent/Student Portal Late Start, Thursday This Thursday, September 2, 2021, we will follow the Late Start Bell Schedule. You may also download this schedule by clicking the button below. Late Start On Friday we will go by the normal Friday schedule. There is no school on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Daily COVID Survey

Beginning on Monday we want our students to electronically take their Qualtrics survey. Here are the ways you can take it: The email that you receive in the mornings. There is a link on our website as pictured below. There are QR Codes here and as you walk to the front doors. You do not need a phone to take this survey because you can use your Chromebook.

Sonora High School PTSA

Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about PTSA: 1. What is PTSA? PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. PTSA is a volunteer association where parents, educators, students, and other citizens can be active in their schools and communities.   2. What does it mean "to join PTSA"? We ask parents for a $10.00 membership price.   We use that money to:        Provide scholarships to our students and teacher. Provide any additional support for Sonora's student activities. 3. How do we know that PTSA money is really being used for our children? Any parent is welcome to participate in any PTA event. Our records are not confidential and we would be glad to explain PTSA money distribution to anyone.   4. Can anyone volunteer and help at school? Yes. We welcome anyone who can assist us! There is a process, but we will be happy to walk you through this process.   5. Do PTSA members get paid when working at the schools? No. PTSA members volunteer their time, and we welcome anyone who is willing to assist them. Our parents work very hard to fundraise for special programs at Sonora High School.   6. Can anyone become a member? Yes. Anyone, including students, can be a PTSA member.   7. Do we have to volunteer in the school to be a member? No. You are NOT REQUIRED to volunteer any time for our events and/or fundraising. We appreciate your assistance, but you are absolutely NOT required to do so.   8. How do I become a member? Please click the link/QR Code below to become a member today.

District Advisory Committee (DAC)

Your school and school District needs your assistance. The purpose of the District Advisory Committee (DAC) is to serve in an advisory capacity to the school district and to serve as a communication link between the schools and communities which constitute the school district. Please let me know if you and your student are interested in joining our District Advisory Committee. These meetings will last only an hour-long, usually from 3:00-4:00 pm at our District Office off of Bastanchury Road. You do not have to have any previous knowledge or experience.  Please email me at matkins@fjuhsd.org if you are interested.

School Site Council (SSC)

Our school has categorical programs (State funds that are designated for specific programs). As a part of having these programs, we need a school site council to review our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). This plan will inform our Local Education Agency (LEA) or District of how we plan to spend the money at Sonora High School. We will have four meetings over the course of the year (9/8, 11/10, 2/9, and 4/13) starting at 5:00-6:00 pm at Sonora High School in our Main Office. If you are interested, then please email me at matkins@fjuhsd.org.

Community News

This section is dedicated to general Orange County/La Habra information that may apply to our students and families.

Registration to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge(CAC) is OPEN. We encourage all district middle and high school students to participate. No coding experience is required. Click on the flyer below for more information.   Also, please take note of an upcoming CAC Back to School Webinar series. The CAC program was formed to foster an appreciation for computer science and STEM. The series will provide tips and tools to successfully create an app. We want you and your students to feel encouraged to innovate. The workshops will feature industry speakers from Apple. You don’t want to miss it!   Back to School Webinar Series:   Series Kickoff: Building Great Apps with Apple. Tuesday, August 31st at 4:00 pm EDT/ 1:00 pm PST. Register here!   Starting Your App Challenge Project with the Alumni Advisory Board. Wednesday, September 8th at 5:00 pm EDT/ 2:00 pm PST. Register here!   Series Kickoff: Building Great Apps with Apple. Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 pm EDT/ 4:00 pm PST. Register here!   Congresswoman Kim is proud to host the CAC in her district as a recently appointed co-chair: https://youngkim.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-young-kim-named-co-chair-congressional-app-challenge

Here is a decision tree that all families should use with regard to COVID as it relates to school.

FJUHSD FOOD SERVICES

Meals will be provided to ALL students free of charge again this school year and for the foreseeable future! While families are not required to complete the FJUHSD Income Data Form to access these free meals, they are encouraged to complete one to qualify for the additional benefits associated with this eligibility (P-EBT card, reduction in fees for bus passes, home internet access, utilities, and AP/SAT/PSAT testing). The FJUHSD Income Data form is in Data Confirmation or you can come into the office to pick up a hard copy. Please click the link below to read all of the benefits. We WILL be using the POS computer system. Students will sanitize their hands and then proceed thru service lines (speed lines or kiosks) as they have prior to COVID. They will make their food selections and then enter their student ID number into a pin pad to be processed. Breakfast will be served at the morning snack break and lunch at lunch break. We will not be selling any items a la carte.

More than a Meal

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Master Calendar for 2021-2022 We understand that planning is important for all of our Raider Families. We have included an academic calendar for the school year below. There will be additional extra-curricular events that are not included in the calendar below. Downloadable PDF Bell Schedules for 2021-2022 What time does school end? What time does school begin? What time...? For answers to all of these questions, you will need a bell schedule. Please click any of the links below to access the various bell schedules that are reflected in the master calendar that you see above. Monday through Thursday Bell Schedule Assembly Bell Schedule Friday Bell Schedule Finals Bell Schedule Finals Bell Schedule with Zero Period Early Release Bell Schedule

College Colors Day

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Traffic Flow for Sonora High School

With 1700 students coming to campus, you may want to plan your drop-off/pick-up points for our campus. At each entrance, we will check temperatures and their Qualtrics for passive screening. Unless there is a special bell schedule, Zero Period begins at 7:00 and First Period will begin at 7:58 am and school will end at 2:58.

Raider Revolution

Students have asked; "What is that 8th period on my schedule? This is Raider Revolution, which is our tutorial period after second period Monday through Thursday (unless there is a special day schedule). All 9th/10th graders are required to be in a Tutorial period this year. Currently, the course title for the 9th/10th graders is Acad Stud Eng. We are working on a name change for that course title. The rest of the students who did not qualify for Extended Break are in the traditional Academic Tutorial class. This year students were placed into a tutorial if they had more than one "D" or at least one "F".

Athletics

Student Athletes All of our Raiders are student-athletes. They are scholars in the classroom, then they demonstrate their skills in their various areas of play. The picture above is just a glimpse of the student-athletes from last year who we are proud to call Raider Athletes and their academic achievements. This rich tradition of our school will continue this year. If you need any academic support, please do not hesitate to see your coach, our Athletic Directors, Coach Lodding, or Coach Rodriguez. You are also welcome to talk with Mr. Cazares or Mr. Atkins. We are here for you. If you are interested in any of our sports teams, then please click the link below to go through our Athletic Clearance Process. ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC & Band Must Register 1) Go to AthleticClearance.com Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the video on by clicking here: AthleticClearance.com for detailed instructions.    **Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2021/2022" 2) Print out Confirmation Page from AthleticClearance.com Print & Fill Out (Both parent & student signature is required) Please be advised that each sport/activity will require a separate confirmation page. 3) You must complete all 4 pages of the Physical Evaluation Forms  Please Click Here for Downloadable Physical Forms Print & Fill Out all 4 pages (Both Parent & Student signature is required) Pages 1-2 are filled out by the Parent(s) and Student  Page 3-4 MUST be COMPLETED, SIGNED, and DATED by PHYSICIAN.  Only the Signature from an MD, DO or PA will be accepted. Signatures from Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners are NOT accepted.  NO PHOTOCOPIES will be accepted.  Student's Physical & Physical Form Must be Completed After May 15th   4) Athletic clearance paperwork will be collected by sport. Check with your coach to find out when your sport will be turning in their athletic clearance paperwork.     5) Athletic Waivers Athletic Waivers must be turned in with Athletic Clearance. View and download Waiver HERE   If you have questions, please contact Mr. Cazares at scazares@fjuhsd.org

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We see you out there Cross Country. We are looking forward to an amazing season. Thank you for the hard work that you have already put in.

Thank you to cheer for bringing the Raider spirit out of us all!! Great job!!

Important Dates Please click here for FJUHSD Important Dates: FJUHSD Important Dates Back to School Night: September 1, 2021 Late Start Bell Schedule: September 2, 2021 Friday Bell Schedule: September 3, 2021 No School on Monday, September 6, 2021 Office Hours Monday through Friday 6:45 am until 4:00 pm

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