HHS Titan Strong Student Newsletter
Week of March 6, 2023
Hercules High School
"A Titan has strength, intellect, and achievements. HHS Titans are prepared, respectful, responsible, & safe. Hercules High School Titans strive to be our best every day".
Womenβs History Month is a celebration of womenβs contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.
π Calendar Events π
π£ Grade Level Assemblies This Week π£
π» Upcoming Assessments/Tests π»
π HHS is Celebrating Our Diversity! The Multicultural Assembly is Back! Fri., March 17, 2023 *P6b π£
π HHS Open House * School Academic Program, Student Wellness & Electives Showcase * March 23 @ 6 PM π
Hercules HS WASC Accreditation Visit: Sun., 3/26-Wed., 3/29 WASC: Our School Accreditation = Valid High School Diploma
π WASC Visiting Committee to Interview Students π
βοΈ Student Interview Content Below βοΈ
Each 3rd Period Class Needs a Student Senate Representative * Next Meeting: Friday, April 14, 2023 During 3rd Period
Teacher Office Hours for Tutoring and Academic Support
After School Homework Center for Academic Support
2023 Graduation & Jostens Updates
π Hercules High School Senior/Junior Prom on Saturday, May 13, 2023 * 5-10 PM * "Enchancia: A Night in the Enchanted Forest"
π Hercules High School Class of 2023 Graduation on Saturday, June 10, 2023 * 10:30 AM @ HHS π
βοΈ Quarter 3 Progress Reports Grades Available in PowerSchool
Grading Timelines
FAFSA Financial Application Submission is Essential
Every Senior should submit a FAFSA Financial Aid application by March 2nd every year you plan to be a student at any post secondary college, including community college.
π£ Share College Acceptance News with Our Counselors! βοΈ
π Concurrent Enrollment at Contra Costa College π
Concurrent Enrollment at Contra Costa College
Take classes at Contra Costa College and earn high school or college credit!
Discuss with your Counselor.
Upcoming College & Career Events
π WCCUSD High School Graduation Requirements * CSU & UC Requirements
π Hercules High School Graduate Profile π
New After School Program @ Hercules Teen Center
Student Support Services
Welcome Ms. Bianca Monterrosa, New Studiofive10 Restorative Justice Coordinator!
Counselor Caseload Distribution
New Counselor Caseload Distribution
- Ms. Y. Ruzer: Grades 9-12; Last Names: A-Q; Email: yruzer@wccusd.net
- Mr. S. Lui: Grades 9-12; Last Names: R-Z; College & Career Counseling; Email: stanton.louie@wccusd.net
- Ms. M. Ly: DCAC/EAOP College Adviser Fellow (CAF); Email: lym@berkeley.edu
Health Center/Community Schools Coordinator
Mr. Adnan Clegg ; Email: adnan.clegg@wccusd.net
βοΈWelcome Ms. Monterrosa from Studiofive10 Climate Culture Support!
Ms. Bianco Monterrosa Email: Bmonterrosa@studiofive10.com
Community Education Partnerships-Homeless & Displaced Student Services
Ayana Liggins; Email: ayana@cep.ngo
School Nurse
Sharon Ramos Quintos; Email: sharon.ramos-quintos@wccusd.net
School Psychologist
Beth Frieswyk-Masters; Email: bfrieswyk-masters@wccusd.net
School Speech Therapist
Jocelyn Whittemore; Email: jocelyn.whittemore@wccusd.net
Mobile Health Van Services Return to HHS
Clinic Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Positive Classroom & School Climate-Culture
The Titan Way: A Culture of Excellence School wide Expectations
HHS & WCCUSD Electronic Devices Policy
π¨ Safety Central π¨
π Keep Our School Community Safe. Report All Trespassers & Unsafe Behavior. π«
Keep Our Cafeteria/School Safe & Clean
Students Should Attend School Site Council Meetings: Next Meeting on March 22, 2023
2022-2023 Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Hercules High School SPSA Goals
The purpose of a school and or district improvement plan is to guide the school and district improvement problem-solving and planning process throughout the year and help identify and organize strategies and resources that will lead to increased student achievement at the school.
Titan WASC Watch
π¨ Without Accreditation from WASC, Student Diplomas are Not Valid!
WASC Student Focus Group Feedback
HHS Operations Resources
- Students should report new contact parent/guardian Information to the main office: Please inform the office staff if a family provides you with a new phone number, email, or address.
Hercules High School Main Office Staff
*Office Manager: Ms. Viridiana Sanchez; viridiana.esparza@wccusd.net
*Vicki Carlo: Front Office Clerk; Email: vcarlo@wccusd.net
*Loretta Taylor-Silva: Registrar; Email: ltaylor-silva@wccusd.net
*Qui Nguyen: Attendance Clerk; Email: qnguyen@wccusd.net
*Kathy Williams: Textbook Clerk; Email: kwilliams@wccusd.net
*Yannira Sotelo: School Cashier; Email: yannira.sotelo@wccusd.net
π£ Titan Student Leadership π£
HHS Clubs
πTitan Athletics π
π SPRING ATHLETIC SCHEDULES COMING SOON π