Rotary Student of the Month

Each month the La Habra Rotary Club and Sonora High School join together to honor one outstanding student for his or her achievements. This month we are proud to announce our Student of the Month is our student leader, Grace Julia Nevis. 

Grace is a part of the AP/IB Program with one of the most rigorous course loads.  Grace is a very busy person….she is a member of the varsity volleyball team and varsity wrestling team.  Outside of school she enjoys refereeing little league soccer.  When I asked her about soccer, she stated that most of the kids are either playing bunch ball or picking flowers for their parents. 

Grace and I then talked about the attributes of some of her greatest role models.  She stated that her mom was her hero because of how hard she works and how dedicated she is to community and societal causes.  Grace and I also talked about how much she admires Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Grace admires Justice Ginsburg because of the doors she opened for other women to achieve greatness within our society.  The greatest attribute of a leader is that of respect for yourself and others, according to Grace.  In fact, her favorite quote and a mantra to live by are from Harry Styles’s song entitled “Treat People With Kindness”.  Kindness is something that should guide you with each decision that you make.  When talking with Grace she said that she wanted to thank her friends for pushing her to do her best and take advantage of any leadership opportunity that is available to her.

Although Grace is a Junior she has her sights set on life beyond high school.  She would like to attend Boston University or somewhere in the New England area.  She would like to study politics and law, perhaps majoring in Political Science.  Being a part of ASB for the last couple of years has helped further nurture her political aspirations.  

Ms. Virden, Grace's ASB Advisor, says, "Her positive and cheerful personality makes her approachable and easy to work with. She is well-liked by her peers.  Grace understands that leadership is not about a title but about the impact her hard work has on others and creating more leaders, not followers. Her passion to help others and kindness shines through daily in class."

Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I would like to present to you, Grace Julia Nevis, our Rotary Student of the Month.  #beholdblueandgold #sonorastrong

Academic Supports

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. #beholdblueandgold

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, School Site Council, and PTSA. Please see the flyers below if you would like to get involved with any of our groups. 

A special thank you to our School Site Council who met this week. We approved our School Plan for Student Achievement. Our next meeting will be on November 17, 2022, at 7:15 am to review our plan.

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

ASB News

Please support our softball team and help fight breast cancer. Please click the link below for ordering information. #beholdblueandgold 

I.D. Cards

For the 2022-2023 school year all students are eligible to receive free meals, which means free breakfast, lunch, and supper at all comprehensive high schools. Families will not be required to complete the traditional free and reduced-priced meal form, but while meals are free, families will be encouraged to complete the FJUHSD Income Data Form.  

Simply log in to Aeries and complete the FJUHSD Income Data form in the Data Confirmation section. Eligible families will receive a Free and Reduced eligibility letter.

Counseling Corner

PSAT Registration Information

Sonora High School will offer the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

• This exam will be given at Sonora High School starting at 8:00 am. The testing location details will be communicated later to registered students. 
• Student attendance will be cleared while taking the exam.
• The PSAT will be on sale from Monday, September 5, through Tuesday, September 13th, during break, lunch, and before and after school until 4:00 PM. 
• Students can register for the exam at the Activities Window during the break, lunch, or after school. The PSAT is $18 or free (for 11th graders only) with fee waiver verification of current Free/Reduced Lunch enrollment that you may request directly from your school counselor.

The College Board also provides 2 free practice PSAT tests that students may use for PSAT/SAT preparation. These practice exams can be found here: PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 Practice Tests | The College Board. Please note the following information:

1. The University of California (UC) system of schools will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. UC Exam Information
2. Effective March 2022, the California State University (CSU) system no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses. If accepted to a CSU campus, ACT or SAT test scores can only be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and English courses. CSU Exam Information
3. For private colleges/universities and out-of-state public schools, please check the school’s website to verify, as most schools have moved to a testing optional policy.

Important Upcoming Dates for Seniors 

• The California State University (CSU) Application filing period (October 1 - November 30)
• The University of California (UC) Application filing period (October 1 - November 30th.

Fullerton College/Dual Enrollment Course Offering 

Want to show Universities that you are college ready? Enroll in a FREE college course this FALL 2022! SEE FLYERS below:

Raider Ranch News

Thank you to everyone who came to our Back to AG Night on Thursday night.  It was great to see the student in each of their stations around the Raider Ranch teaching others about various aspects of AG!  Well done everyone.  #raiderranch #beholdblueandgold

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

Sports' News

Thank you to everyone who has come out to support our students for football game days.  Next week we will update our families with pictures and descriptions of the other sports/games that are happening around campus.  #ourway #sonorastrong #beholdblueandgold

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. Mike Lee, APSA. 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. Lee, Assistant Principal, at mlee@fjuhsd.org