Tustin High School News
Week of February 5, 2024
CELEBRATIONS
National School Counseling Week
Thank you THS Counselors!
It is National School Counseling Week! Tustin High School is extremely fortunate to be the home of a team of counselors who work hard to care for our Tillers' academic growth and socio-emotional well-being. If you would like to show your appreciation, please complete the Mentimeter below to give praise and express your gratefulness to your counselor.
THS Counseling Website Page HERE.
Counselor Appreciation Links:
Honor Roll Celebration
Congratulations to the 633 students who made Honor Roll for 1st Semester! Students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA received Principal's Honor Roll, while those with a 4.0 were recognized with Superintendent's Honor Roll. Students received Honor Roll certificates during class on Friday and were invited to ice cream sandwiches in the Plaza during Lunch. Congrats, Tillers, on your extraordinary accomplishment!
JV Cheer Places 2nd at Sharp Competition!
A huge shout out to our JV Cheer Competition Team! In Tustin High’s first ever JV Competition, held on Saturday 2/3 in Monrovia, our girls placed 2nd in the JV non-tumbling division. Congratulations to our team for their hard work and commitment to their sport! Much appreciation to Cheer Advisor, Lisa Garcia, and our coaches, Kattie Tejeda and Stephanie Radillo, for teaching, mentoring and supporting our girls.
CIF Bound!
Best of luck to the following teams who will be competing in CIF Playoffs this week!
- Girls Water Polo will be playing in a Division 6 Wild Card Game at The Webb School on 2/6 at 5 pm.
- Boys Soccer will travel to Pacifica in Oxnard in a Division 2 first round match up on 2/7 at 5 PM.
- Boys Basketball will travel to Bonita on 2/7 at 7 pm for a Division 3AA matchup.
TILLER NEWS TODAY- February 5-10, 2024
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
This Week's Schedule
Monday 2/5
- ELPAC Testing begins
- 5:45pm-Dance Booster Meeting-Library
- 1:30pm-OC Harvest Food Distribution-Orange St Parking Lot
- 4:00pm-School Site Council Mtg.- Room 805
- 5:00pm-PTO Mtg - Room 805
- 5:00pm-Girls Water Polo @ The Webb Schools (Claremont)
Wednesday 2/7-Regular M,T,TH,Fr Bell Schedule (See schedule below)
- 5:00pm-Boys Soccer @ Pacifica (Oxnard)
- 7:00pm-Boys Basketball CIF Playoff Game @ Bonita
Thursday 2/8
- Soroptimist Luncheon @ Elks Club
- Sign ups begin for Speech/Entertainment for Reflections/Graduation through March 8
- 7:00pm-Possible Girls Basketball CIF playoff game
Friday 2/9
- 7:00am-8:30am-Kiwanis Breakfast @ Citrus Cafe
- 7:00pm-Possible Boys Basketball CIF playoff game
- 7:00pm-Possible Girls Basketball CIF playoff game
- Boys and Girls Var Wrestling CIF Meet
- Boys JV Baseball vs Irvine HS-10:00am
- Boys Var Baseball @ Irvine HS-10:00am
- Softball vs Savannah Showcase-TBD
- Winterguard Competition @ Aliso Niguel HS-(THS performs at 4:18pm)
February is Black History Month
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
ELPAC Testing Begins on Feb 5
ELPAC testing will begin on Monday, February 5 and continue through the end of March, or until all students have been tested. A letter was sent to parents and guardians of English Learners last week through Aeries Communications. Please click here to see the PARENT ELPAC LETTER if you did not receive it. Students will receive notification of their testing window via their TUSD email; please be sure to check your school email regularly.
Parents and students should take note of the following:
Students should try their best on the ELPAC, as scores can impact elective classes. Students who opted out of ELD classes this year may not be able to opt out next year because policies change yearly and are increasingly stringent.
The ELPAC score is a critical part of the reclassification process from Limited English Proficient to Reclassified Fluent English Proficient. Once students are reclassified, they no longer need to take the ELPAC or an ELD class.To reclassify, students must:
Score a Level 4 or higher on the ELPAC
Score a Level 3 or 4 on the STAR Reading OR Level 3 or 4 on the CAASPP (11th graders only)
Earn a D or higher in their English class
Encourage them to eat and sleep well during testing.
Tillers on Telemundo! Feb 8 @ 5 pm
THS sophomore and soccer standout David Gil will be featured on Telemundo (Channel 52) this Thursday, February 8 at 5 pm, along with Boys Soccer Coach, Hector Najera. Tune in to learn about David's move to the U.S. and his success on the field and in the classroom!
Lunchtime Tutoring
COUNSELING
2024-25 Course Requests
Wondering when you will select your courses for next year?
Counselors will be going into English Classrooms to discuss registration procedures and process soon. Every student will meet 1:1 with their counselor from February 13th to March 1st to discuss and select courses for the 2024-25 school year.
Feb 5 - 7 Freshmen Class Presentations (Rising Sophomores)
Feb 13 – 16 Junior Student Meetings in Counseling Office (Rising Seniors)
Feb 20 – 23 Sophomore Student Meetings in Counseling Office (Rising Juniors)
Feb 26 – Mar 1 Freshmen Student Meetings in Counseling Office (Rising Sophomores)
Mar 11 – Apr 9 Middle School Orientation/Registration
Course Shopping Fair
With registration season upon us, a Course Shopping event was held on Wednesday at Lunch in the Plaza. Teachers and students representing a wide variety of THS programs were available to share about their classes and opportunities for students. To learn more about THS pathways and programs, please visit our website, click on the "Students" tab and visit "Pathway Programs" and "Student Programs".
Seniors
Missed the First Financial Aid Workshop?
Seniors!
If you missed the 1st financial aid workshop, it's okay, we've got you covered! Financial Aid Counselors from local colleges will provide hands-on support for you on your FAFSA or DREAM application one more time on February 21st from 5 - 6:30 pm in the library.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dollars for Tustin Scholars
The Dollars for Tustin Scholars- four $6,000 scholarships to students attending four-year schools. Each scholarship is for $1,500 annually for 4 years. This is the largest scholarship available by a local organization.
Website- Application available online beginning Monday, 1/29/24.
The Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana
The Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana- six scholarships for students attending two-year or four-year schools. Each scholarship is $500 or $1,000. The deadline to apply is 2/20 by 9:00PM.
Santa Ana Elks Athletic Scholarship
Santa Ana Elks Athletic Scholarship have SIX Scholarships they would like to award!
$ 2,000 – one male and one female
$ 1,000 – one male and one female
$ 500 – one male and one female
To qualify for the Athletic Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
1. Believe in God
2. Must be a Senior in High School in the cities of Santa Ana, Tustin, or Irvine
3. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. Either currently on or have participated in CIF-sanctioned sport(s) in your school and provide verification thereof. Include the number of years you participated in each sport.
5. Provide 2 letters of recommendation from your Counselor, Athletic Director, Coach, and/or Teacher
6. Submit an essay of 500 - 750 words on how being an athlete has impacted or influenced you. Include any facts, circumstances, or hardships you feel the Committee should know
7. Complete the Athletic Scholarship Application in its entirety.
Coastline ROP
Hello Tillers, it is time to sign up for Fall ROP classes!
- Rising Seniors - Monday, 3/11 - 4 p.m.
- Rising Juniors - Wednesday, 3/13 - 4 p.m.
- Rising Sophomores - Friday, 3/15 - 4 p.m.
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
IVC is hosting a Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) High School Student & Parent Night on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. They will provide information on support services, how to apply to the college, and an opportunity to meet the DSPS staff. If you have any questions, please contact IVC at (949)451-5630 or at kfrias1@ivc.edu
If students require an accommodation, please contact Disabled Students Programs and Services at least three business days prior to the event at 949-451-5630 or ivcdsps@ivc.edu.
February College Visits to THS
COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO
Food Distribution on February 6
Rain or shine, our monthly food distribution will be held this Tuesday, February 6 from 2:45-4:00 pm in the San Juan/Orange parking lot. Bring your reusable bags and umbrellas!
THS Hispanic Community Enhancement Club Survey
The Hispanic Community Enhancement Club is interested in supporting THS Spanish speaking families with the following services. Please complete the CLUB SURVEY to let share the needs of your family to help them determine class days and times!
- Preparation for the US citizenship exam
- Reading and writing in Spanish
- Computer literacy/technology skills
Tustin High School Statement of Non-Discimination
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Attendance Office (leave a message anytime day or night) - ext 87175
Counseling Office - ext 87160
College & Career Center - ext 87806
Discipline Office - ext 87155
Community Liaison - ext 87159
Library - ext 87103
Student Store - ext 87104