A PLACE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
FJUHSD Superintendent Communication
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District continues to be committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff members. To these ends, we remain committed to keeping our community informed on how we continue to manage the COVID-19
pandemic. Overall, our protocols continue to be in place, including keeping track of COVID-19 cases on all school and district sites, conducting contact tracing, informing parents/staff members of confirmed COVID-19 cases, following state and local health department guidelines, and implementing high standards on cleaning.

Please click the link below to read more information from our Superintendent:
FJUHSD Newsletter
Please click the link below to read our District newsletter. We hope you can use this resource to stay connected with our District.
Mental Health
The 2021/22 school year is off to a great start with students and staff members excited to see each other, reconnect with a more normal routine, and celebrate together at Sonora.  

That being said, we also understand there continues to be an increased need of mental health services due to continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, re-acclimating to the school environment, and other events happening throughout the country and world.

FJUHSD recognizes that these world dynamics may bring up uncomfortable emotions, questions, concerns, or directly impact their personal environments. If you or your student are experiencing difficulties affecting your wellness, please note that FJUHSD has partnered with Care Solace for this exact reason. 

Care Solace is committed to helping our students, families, and staff connect with mental health services in the community. They are experts at navigating the mental health systems so that you can access support quicker and easier. Please consider contacting Care Solace if you or your loved ones are in need of support. 

If your student’s performance is being impacted by these world dynamics, we have a document on our district website that outlines How To Access School-Based Mental Health Services at Sonora High. Please review the information and consider if this may be of benefit to you. 

Lastly, our district's main webpage has a Mental Health tab for your reference. The tab has our Virtual Calming Room where anyone can have access to healthy coping skills and mental health resources for both students and parents. 

As we continue to work with our students and families transitioning back to campus, we wanted to remind you that FJUHSD is committed to supporting our students and staff holistically. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this important message, and for ensuring every member of the FJUHSD community feels supported and cared for during these unprecedented times.
Well-Wishes
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Caroline Llewellyn on her most recent appointment of principal for Hermosa Elementary School in the Fullerton School District. Dr. Llewellyn was approved at the Fullerton School District Board Meeting. Dr. Llewellyn has a heart for students as evident through her 19 years of service in K-12. She is returning to her roots in elementary education where she started her career. She started in our District as a special education teacher for five years and has carried this passion into her administrative roles as Assistant Principal of Student Activities, Pupil Services, and Instruction and Operation for the past five years at Troy and Sonora High School.  In these roles, she established a positive climate and culture by ensuring students felt safe and valued. She also facilitated PBIS school-wide initiatives and discipline. She has built positive relationships and worked collaboratively with ASB and athletics. Dr. Llewellyn also coordinated and monitored the services of the students who were on an IEP.  These have essential skills to have as assistant principal at Sonora High School. She would always take the time to introduce herself to students and parents to listen to their concerns. Dr. Llewellyn would give them her undivided attention and ensured at the end of the day that the needs of the family were taken care of fully. Dr. Llewellyn will be with the Raiders for the next couple of weeks.
 
Although she is leaving, Dr. Llewellyn is not going far. You may see her walking the trails, eating at local restaurants, and playing with her kids playing soccer. She may be gone from our presence, but will forever be a Raider. Thank you for your service and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.  
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.
ASB News
The energy on campus could not be any more lively. We had an amazing spirit week in which staff and students participated. Please see some of the pictures below and check out our video promoting Homecoming. Just between me and you, I believe that our Social Science and FACE Departments won the prize for the most participation.
Daily COVID Survey
Here are the ways you can take your Quatrics Survey:

  1. The email that you receive in the mornings.
  2. There is a link on our website as pictured below.
  3. There are QR Codes here and as you walk to the front doors. Please have your devices charged and ready.

You do not need a phone to take this survey because you can use your Chromebook.
Community News
This section is dedicated to general Orange County/La Habra information that may apply to our students and families.
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.
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.
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.
Progress Reports Are Here
It seems as though the school year just started, but we are halfway through the first quarter of the school year. We hope that you have done or are doing everything that you can to help your grade.

Please keep in mind you can access grades all day, every day by clicking here: Aeries Parent Portal. If you have any trouble accessing your Aeries account, please contact Elizabeth Moreno or Monica Lopez.
Academic Assistance
We encourage our students to use any of the following academic interventions to support their learning while at SOHS. We want you to stay connected to your learning.
Raider Revolution
This week you will move into a new Raider Revolution based on your progress report grades. If you need assistance in a subject, then you will be moved into that tutorial (20 minutes Monday through Thursday) starting tomorrow. If you would like to discuss your Raider Revolution placement, then please contact Mr. D'Amelia at jdamelia@fjuhsd.org
MATH TUTORING
Saturday School
This Saturday, October 2nd, we will have Academic Saturday School. We will have NHS peer tutors working with students from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on any subject you need assistance in. For more information, please contact jjackon@fjushd.org
College Colors Day
THIS THURSDAY!!!!
Athletics
 Varsity Boys' Water Polo

Our Boys' VarsityWatrer Polo team has a record of 4-5!! We look to get back in the water this week to improve our league record. Please stay tuned as we get back into action this week!
Congrats!
Varsity Girls Volleyball

This week our team went 1-1 for an overall record of 6-8 and a record of 2-2 in the Freeway League. This puts us in third place only behind La Habra and Troy High Schools.
THANK YOU

We have to pause for a moment to say thank you. The sincerest gratitude goes to our JROTC, Band, Cheer, and Drill. Without all of your hard work and dedication that goes on, we would not have such a first-class Friday night event. Thank you for all that you do to represent our Raider Family.
Varsity Football

We are ready for league play this week. Please come out to join us for our first Freeway League competition this Friday against Fullerton at the FJUHSD Stadium at La Habra High School at 7:00 pm. We need our student section so please come pack the stands once again.
Please click the link below for the schedule of our athletic events this week.
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 

  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 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
Important Dates
Please click here for FJUHSD Important Dates:

October 1, 2021 (Early Release)
November 1, 2021 (No Student Day)


Office Hours
Monday through Friday 6:45 am until 4:00 pm
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