Welcome To Week #25

Week Twenty-Five: February 17-21, 2025

Diamond Bar High School and the Walnut Valley Unified School District are proud to recognize Black History Month as we continue to provide our organization with resources to celebrate diversity while building equitable and inclusive practices for our community.

Dear Brahma Family,

Our guidance team is gearing up for next year. Summer registration appointments will be scheduled soon and GLCs will visit classes to begin the registration process for returning students. Please keep an eye out for messages with important deadlines from your GLCs and the guidance office.

Applications are now being accepted for current ninth graders in the class of 2028 who are interested in joining the Pathways Communication Academy (PCA). PCA is a small learning community within our school that provides unique advantages throughout the last three years of high school. All ninth-grade students received an introduction to PCA in their English classes last week. For more details, you can attend the informational meeting this Wednesday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 311. Additional information is also provided below.

We are excited to be offering some new courses at DBHS next year, including two new AP Courses:

AP Seminar – A new English course for tenth graders, replacing English II Honors. AP Seminar, which has no prerequisites, helps students develop critical thinking, analytical writing, collaboration, and academic research skills. The course emphasizes evidence-based reading, writing, and speaking, aligning with tenth-grade English standards while incorporating cross-curricular content.

AP African American Studies – An interdisciplinary elective for eleventh and twelfth graders with no prerequisites. This course explores the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans, covering topics such as the origins of the African diaspora, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, African American art and music, and Afrofuturism. It draws from various disciplines, including history, literature, the arts, geography, science, and law.

Our Girls Basketball team fought hard in a tough second-round CIF Playoff game on Saturday night against San Juan Hills High School. Despite keeping the game close throughout, injuries and foul trouble proved too much to overcome. Congratulations to our team on a great season!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

David Hong

Principal

Week Twenty-Five: February 17-23, 2025

MONDAY 2/17

PRESIDENTS’ DAY ~ NO SCHOOL

Baseball Annual Golf Tournament

Choir Youth Camp (Golden Horseshoe) 9am-2pm

TUESDAY 2/18

~KINDNESS WEEK~

V Baseball vs St. John Bosco Tournament 3:00pm

V Softball vs El Dorado Home 3:30pm

JV Softball @ El Dorado 3:30pm

Brahma Booster Meeting (Library) 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY 2/19

LATE START

KAPA Meeting (Library) 7:00pm

V Boys Golf vs Cypress 3:00pm

JV Boys Golf vs Cypress 3:00pm

THURSDAY 2/20

ACTIVITY CARD FOOD GIVEAWAY

Blood Drive (Golden Horseshoe) 8:00am

Choir Pop Show 7:00pm

V Boys Tennis @ Rowland 3:30pm

JV Boys Tennis vs Rowland Home 3:30pm

V Boys Golf vs Rowland 3:30pm

JV Boys Golf vs Rowland 3:30pm

V Baseball vs St. John Bosco Tournament 3:00pm

FRIDAY 2/21

END OF GRADING PERIOD

Choir Pop Show 7:00pm

V Softball vs Colony Home 3:30pm

JV Softball @ Colony 3:30pm

JV Baseball vs Serrano Home 3:00pm

SATURDAY 2/22

PRACTICE SAT

V Softball @ Santa Fe 8:00am

SUNDAY 2/23

Quartermania (Gym) 2-5pm

Join PCA

Dear Sophomore Parents,

We invite you to an informational meeting about Pathways Communication Academy (PCA) on Wednesday, February 19. PCA is a three-year program running from sophomore through senior year.

As a school within a school, PCA provides:

✅ A hybrid block schedule for a dynamic learning experience
✅ Hands-on projects and real-world learning opportunities
✅ Educational field trips to enhance classroom lessons

✅ A-G college prep and honors courses
✅ Smaller class sizes for personalized support
✅ Career education to prepare students for the future

This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and see how PCA can benefit your student.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 19
🕕 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: DBHS, Room 311

We hope to see you there! For questions, please contact Jenna Brummett (JBrummett@wvusd.org).

https://sites.google.com/wvusd.org/pca/join-pathways

Dance Team Winning Performance

Congratulations to our DBHS Dance Team for being the Grand Champions 🏆💎 at their first two regional competitions in Chino Hills and Glendale. Go Brahmas!

Important Dates For Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2029)

English Learning Advisory Committee

Dear EL Parents/Guardians,

Our 3rd ELAC (English Learning Advisory Committee) meeting will be held during Open House on February 27 at 7-8:30 pm in room #457 (Mrs. Cho's classroom). We will discuss the Needs Assessment for our English Learners, see sample ELPAC practice tests, learn about the ELD curriculum, and receive important updates about the EL program. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Esther Cho | ELD Coordinator

Come for an afternoon of fun and prizes while supporting more than 10 Clubs/Teams! Purchase tickets now and choose the group your are supporting. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/DBHSFebQuartermania Thanks for your support!