Rotary Student of the Month

"Mike Murphy started his high school basketball coaching career at Southern California Christian. The Flames won three games in that 1990-91 season. They won six games the following season. So it never dawned on me that I would win 700 games,” Murphy said this week.

Murphy got his 700th win Saturday when the Raiders defeated Colony 53-52 in the North Orange County Championships fifth-place game."-Stever Fryer. Please click the picture above for the Orange County Register article.

Coach Murphy is a Biology and a PE Teacher in our District.  When talking about this accomplishment with him, he says that he really does not keep track of these stats, he is so focused on each game with each player and how he can bring the talent together on the court.  Congrats Coach Murphy. 

Prospective Students

It is the time of year that we open our doors to our prospective students.  Please share this information with any students who would like to make Sonora High School their new academic home. #beholdblueandgold

Raider Activities

Academic Supports

As we approach winter break, many of you may feel the pressure of finals season. We want to remind you to take care of yourself as you study, finish projects, and prepare for winter break.



Here are helpful tips to protect your well-being during finals season:

1. Set realistic daily goals. Create a daily to-do list to stay on track with your schedule.
2. Keep up with healthy habits. Eat three meals, get plenty of sleep, and include physical activity into your daily routine.
3. Make time for yourself every day. Take a walk, call a friend, or enjoy your favorite drink at your local coffee shop to slow down and catch your breath, even if it’s just 15 minutes.
4. Be mindful of your schedule. Plan ahead and learn to say “no” to activities if you feel overwhelmed.
5. Reach out for help. Acknowledge your feelings and talk to a professional when needed.

Sonora High School offers a plethora of academic support for our students. Students, please take advantage of some of the supports below. Please click the picture below for the sign-in sheet if you would like to keep track of your attendance. Please click the Aeries picture below to log into Aeries to check your latest grades/attendance. #beholdblueandgold

Thank you Link Crew for sponsoring our Cocoa and Cram Study Session last week. Thank you, Mrs. Viveros and Mr. Volen for sponsoring such a meaningful time for our students. We appreciate giving back to our Raider Family.

Raider Ranch News

Another busy week on the Raider Ranch this week. First, our students participated in the Hillside Classic. Where Jolene Guadalquivir won third place in Novice Beef Showmanship and Juliet Miranda won 5th in Novice Beef Showmanship. Great job and thank you for representing Sonora High School and the Raider Ranch so well.

Then we had Mariah Jenkins from Texas Tech speak to some of our AG classes about college majors in Agriculture. She will graduate this Spring with a major in Natural Resource Management with a concentration on Wildlife Biology and a Minor in Spanish. Thank you for visiting our Raider Family. #beholdblueandgold

Raider Athletics

Meet Larissa Robles one of our Sonora Senior Varsity Girls' Basketball players. Please congratulate her on being named a Top Five in Orange County Varsity Player of the Week. Please click her pictures above for the link to the Orange County Register.

Boy's Basketball

Congratulations Coach Murphy on winning #700! We are so proud of Coach Murphy and this incredible accomplishment. Coach Murphy followed up win #700 by leading the Raiders to a dominant 71-38 victory over the Brea Wildcats on Future Raider Night. The boys move their record to 8-4 overall and take on Valencia this weekend.

Girl's Basketball

Larissa Robles was honored this week as one of the Fab 5 standouts by the Orange County Register (check out the link below). The girls won back-to-back big victories over Woodbridge and defeated Whitney before falling to San Juan Hills. Your Sonora Lady Raiders are now 10-1 and continue in tournament play this week. 

Boy's Soccer

Carlos Hernandez scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Bolsa Grande for the boys. They struggled this week with back-to-back losses but rebounded on Friday with a 2-1 victory over Pioneer. They take on Nogales and Cal next week.

Girl's Soccer

Your Sonora Lady Raider Soccer team is rolling. They defeated Arlington and Nogales in dominant fashion. On Thursday, Walnut played a tremendous game but the Raiders held on for a 2-1 victory. The Raiders were led by Sophie Forrester's 2 goals and pushed their record to 9-0-1.

Wrestling

Raider wrestling swept Fullerton this week in a Freeway League match. The Boy's Varsity team led the way defeating Fullerton 49-21. The girls earned a hard-fought victory 39-33 and the Boy's JV also defeated Fullerton 42-24. The Raiders are currently wrestling in the Western HS duals this weekend.

Girl's Water Polo

Girl's Varsity Water Polo lost their league opener to BP this week and continues tournament play this weekend. The JV squad earned a huge victory 10-9 over La Habra this week. Great job ladies!

Please click any of the links below to view the latest sports updates from MaxPreps

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS

ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC & Band Must Register

1) Go to homecampus.com

• Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process
• Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the VIDEO for detailed instructions
• **Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2022/2023"

2) Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.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 

Downloadable Physical Form

1. Print & Fill Out all 4 pages (Both Parent & Student signature is required)
2. Pages 1-2 are filled out by the Parent(s) and Student 
3. Page 3-4 MUST be COMPLETED, SIGNED, and DATED by a 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  

Athletic Clearance paperwork must be returned to Mr. Steve Cazares. Please submit your completed Athletic Clearance Forms, all 4 pages, plus the AthleticClearance.com Confirmation Page(s) for each sport you intend to participate in for the 2022/23 academic school year. 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Cazares, Assistant Principal, at scazares@fjuhsd.org.

Parent Involvement

We like to pride ourselves on being a community school. One of the key components is our parents. We have our booster programs, ELAC, and PTSA. Please see the flyers below if you would like to get involved with any of our groups. 

Please plug into our community because we need you to ensure we stay a place of excellence in education. #beholdblueandgold

Fullerton Joint Union High School News

Counseling Corner

Students may begin to request Spring schedule changes between Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023. To access the online form, students must log in using their FJUHSD emails.  Please be advised that to the balancing of classes, schedules may change. This may require teacher and period changes for ALL students.

2022-2023 SCHEDULE CHANGE REGULATIONS

Schedule changes MAY be permitted for the following reasons:

• Missing a class
• Took and passed a class on his/her schedule already
• Class level is incorrect (ie honors class when it shouldn't be)
• Missing his/her sport/dance/cheer course on the schedule
• Want to change an elective class in order to maintain A-G eligibility

Dropping or adding an AP/IB/Honors level 

After the first week of the semester, students must use the Level Up/Level Down Form

Please click the links below for additional information:

• Sonora High School - Spring 2023 Course Change Request Form
• Sonora High School Course List 

Changes are subject to space availability. Therefore, we do not guarantee that your requests can be processed. Please submit the google form for any changes.  

Financial Aid Fridays

In an effort to assist our community with completing their FAFSA or CADAA, Counselors and Guidance Technicians will be available to offer one-on-one support. Students and parents are invited to join us in our College and Career Center each Friday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM, until March 3, 2023.  

Please see the flyer below:

The Assistant Principal of Student Services, Jina Jackson, is available for consultation regarding attendance concerns and issues.

Work Permit

Please click the picture below for additional information on how to obtain a work permit.