Textbooks

Seniors!

Your Ball is just around the corner! Be sure to return all your overdue library books and textbooks so you won't be left out! Thank you!

50th Anniversary Edition of the Cal High Yearbook (2024)

1) Purchasing a yearbook:  Please check this list (link here) to see if you have purchased a yearbook (press to find your name). Ms. Brindley is now selling yearbooks for cash or check only (payable to Cal High Yearbook) in WL-1 until all the ordered yearbooks have been sold. The past two years we have sold out the yearbooks, so please DO NOT WAIT to purchase a yearbook.

2) Deadlines: Please know that the yearbook class has very tight deadlines and all senior and underclassmen pictures have been sent in to be published. The book must be completed by March 28th. It is too late to make any changes to senior portraits and underclassmen pictures.  

If you have any other yearbook-related questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Brindley via email (jbrindl@srvusd.net). 

Class of 2024

Senior Wall Photos Needed

Senior Parents:

Grad Night is right around the corner and one of the highlights of the evening is the “Senior

MemoryWall.”

What is the Memory Wall? It is a poster with photos of your senior through the years.

These posters will be hung at the event for all the students to enjoy and take home at the end of the

night.

What is needed from you the parents? 10 photos (no larger than 4x6) these photos will be cut,

glued, and laminated. Place these photos in a gallon size Ziploc bag with your students’ full name and drop it off in the box at the school office BY MARCH 31st .

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Mittone.

Greenbrook Alumni Scholarship

Greenbrook Elementary is currently accepting applications for the Greenbrook Alumni Scholarship. This is open to any graduating senior that attended Greenbrook Elementary. Application deadline is May 1, 2024.

Cal High PTSA Honorary Service Awards 2024

Recognize the Grizzly having gone above and beyond this year!

Do you know a parent volunteer, teacher, staff member or other organization that contributes exceptionally to the well-being of our students?  Nominate them for the 2024 Cal High PTSA HSA Award.  Deadline to submit is Monday, April 8, 2024.

Recipients of an award will be recognized at a special ceremony in May during the Principal’s Coffee. 

Awards/Criteria

• Very Special Person (VSP) award is for an individual/PTA constituent that has contributed to the school community in a special way.
• Honorary Service Awards (HSA) is a special recognition to an individual for outstanding service to our youth.
• Continuing Service Award (CSA) is special recognition to an individual for exceptional service to our youth over a continued period of time.
• Golden Oak Service Award is California’s state PTA’s most prestigious award to an individual for significant contributions to the welfare of youth in the school or community.
• Outstanding Teacher Award
• Outstanding Administrator Award is special recognition to an administrator service in welfare of youth in the PTA school, or community.

To nominate, click on the CHS HSA Nomination Form 

Art Reflections

2023-2024 REFLECTIONS AWARD RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to the California State PTA 2023-2024 Reflections Art Program award recipients! This year’s theme was “I am Hopeful Because…”.

STUDENT AWARD-WINNING WORKS OF ART 2023-2024

We invite you to view the award-winning works of art here on our website. We hope they inspire you to help make our world a better place for children and families.

Congratulations Soobin Oh, Visual Arts, State Level Award of Excellence recipient!!!

Congratulations Nityasree Poondla, Literature Special Artist, State Level Award of Merit recipient!!!



National PTA will announce national-level winners from the 2023-2024 I am Hopeful Because... program cycle on May 1. 

2024 Signing Day

The Athletic Department is excited to announce that Cal High's 2024 Signing Day will be on April 17, 2024. Any student-athlete who will sign a National Letter of Intent by the end of the school year is invited to participate. Please visit this web page for more information. If you wish to participate, please submit this Google form. Questions can be directed to Chad Ross, Athletic Director: cross@srvusd.net.

California High Athletic Boosters

March CAB Meeting

Monday, March 25 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/Los_Angeles

Google Meet joining info

Video call link

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 516-261-2106‬ PIN: ‪584 602 161‬#

We are still looking for a Treasurer for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested, please reach out via email: calathletics@srvef.org

CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.

Booster/Parent Meetings:

Thursday, April 18 at 7pm - Band Room 

Booster Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about the details of the Boosters' activities or about the wide array of opportunities to help the Instrumental Music Program. Please join our efforts to keep our program running. 

**Call for Booster Board Members **: If you are interested in taking a board position next year, please email calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com

• President, Vice President / Fundraising & Secretary: our current board members will be around next year to offer support and guidance. 
• Treasurer: We need a new Treasurer now! In order to be fully ready to assume responsibility for this position by June 24, job shadowing needs to begin ASAP. 

Instrumental Music News:

• 5/2/24 - Spring Orchestra Concert @ 7pm in CHS Theater
• 5/8/24 - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm in CHS Theater 

Drama Boosters

The Zen Den

Non District Courses

Hello parents, 

If your student is planning on enrolling for a Non District Course during summer please read all the information at this link Summer Advancement Via Outside Institution 

Follow the below steps.

1. Non District Course Intent Application (For summer coursework for 2024-25 school year) - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due by June 27, 2024 @ 11:59 pm 

2. Complete Step 2 (Application to Place Credit) on my webpage 

- Please submit this Application to Place Credit form after you have completed the course.

Upload the completed form, signed by both the student and parent(s). Section 4, Question 3 of the Google form is where you need to upload the signed form.

 (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)

3. Submission of your Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar's office by the deadline. The deadline to submit the summer transcript is Friday, August 16, 2024 (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted.)

No late submissions will be allowed. 

This Timeline applies for courses taken at all institutions.  

·        June 27 @ 11:59 pm - Advancement application closes and Proof of Enrollments are due 

·        August 16 - Official transcripts are due. Alternatively, if the institution offers an email option to send it directly to vbattu2@srvusd.net  this is acceptable and will be considered an official copy. (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official.)  

Thank you, 

Vinita Battu - Registrar 

California High School

9870 Broadmoor Dr. 

San Ramon CA 94583 

vbattu2@srvusd.net 

Phone: (925) 803-3214          

Fax: (925) 828-1054

Registrar's Website

Now is the time to nominate people who make a positive impact on students in special education for a Bright Light Award

The SRVUSD SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Bright Lights Awards are designed to honor people who have made a positive impact on the lives of students in special education. We encourage you to nominate someone (in any of the nine categories) deserving of this award who goes 'above and beyond' to engage, educate, and empower students receiving special education services. The winners of each category will be honored before the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  Please submit nominations by Thursday, April 11, 2024. Thank you for taking the time to recognize someone who has made a difference in a student’s life. Click here to access the nomination form.

Raw Truths, Real Solutions: Suicide Prevention Panel

Parents and teens are encouraged to attend “Raw Truths, Real Solutions,” a suicide prevention panel presented by the San Ramon Police Department and Teen Esteem in partnership with Leadership San Ramon Valley Class of 2024 on Wednesday, March 27 at 6PM at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center. This event will dive into the raw truths surrounding depression, educate how to understand the urgency of prevention, and provide ways to recognize symptoms and respond. Information tables will be available to connect students and families with resources such as their local Teen Council, Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley, PFLAG Danville-San Ramon Valley, and SEWA.  RSVP to attend.

Parent Engagement Workshops With NAACP

SRVUSD Parents/Caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend these Parent Engagement Workshops, presented by the Hayward Chapter of the NAACP over the coming months. In addition to attending in person at the District Boardroom, a virtual option has been added to each of the dates.  RSVP here. 

The dates are 

• Middle School:  May 2, 6:00-7:30pm
• High School: May 16, 6:00-7:30pm

Measures E & F Protect Excellent San Ramon Valley Schools

California High School PTSA supports Measures E & F. The campaign MUST rely on contributions for mailers, signs, and other voter communication, which are vital to a winning campaign. Our PTA has donated to the campaign. If you would like to personally contribute to the SRV Citizens for Quality Schools Yes on Measures E & F Campaign, visit yesonmeasuresef.com/donations. 

City of San Ramon Teen Ambassador

Students: Please consider completing this survey. The purpose is to gauge student interest in learning more about city functions and government by doing city internships or shadowing.

San Ramon Children's Makers Market

Vidhra, in collaboration with the City of San Ramon, is thrilled to announce the San Ramon Children's Makers Market taking place on May 4th, 2024, 10AM to 2PM at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center in San Ramon. This unique one-day marketplace empowers children (ages 7 to 17) to explore their entrepreneurial ideas, receiving valuable feedback from genuine customers in a real-world setting. It serves as an excellent platform for young minds to grasp the intricacies of building a business marketplace. For more information, interested children can contact thevidhra@gmail.com. Act quickly, as applications will be closing soon.