RVHS Newsletter

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Sunday!

Last week I let you know about a cool deal that our district has made regarding testing! Students who do very well on State Testing (earn a "3" or a "4") can earn credits for previously failed math or English classes! This is a great reason for students to try their best on the upcoming State testing!

This week I wanted to review some of the big things that all seniors need to complete in order to graduate!

The parents of all seniors were sent a "RVHS Senior Graduation Status" letter mailed home via US MAIL. All parents were also sent an email with the same information. Those status letters were sent out last Friday, April 11th. Please refer to that status letter to see which requirements (of all those listed below) still need to be met by your senior student! If you didn't get a status letter (or can't find it) please let us know!

Here are the big things that all seniors need to do in order to graduate:

#1:
Pass all "in-person" classes! Remember, there are no "D" grades in TVUSD! So it has to be a "C" or better to pass!! We've just finished the third week of Quarter 4---so this quarter is already almost half done!!

#2:

Pass any Credit Recovery classes that are needed to graduate. We only assign two classes at a time, but that doesn't mean that your student ONLY HAS TWO CLASSES to complete! Please check with your Credit Recovery Teacher to know EXACTLY how many online courses that need to be completed! Credit Recovery classes take some time to complete...so the time is NOW to get those finished up!

#3:

Complete your 30 hours of Community Service! Remember, this isn't optional! Students won't receive a diploma if the 30 hours aren't completed! Talk with our Counseling Tech, Ms. Katie Brewer, in the library, if you need help figuring out what to do for community service. Here's a link to the form you need to fill out for community service! On the second page of this linked form are some ideas of what you can do to fulfill the requirement! All completed community service forms need to be turned in to Ms. Katie or Ms. Rice in the Counseling Center. Always remember to take a picture of your completed form so that you have proof of all the work that you've done!

#4:

Complete the FAFSA or the FAFSA Opt-Out. Completing the FAFSA (FAFSA stands for: Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the "Opt-Out" is a district requirement. You can work with our CAL-SOAP College Success Coaches to help get the FAFSA done---or...you can meet with Ms. Rice (our Counselor) and she can talk to you about the Opt-Out option. The opt-out option takes about 2 minutes! And just so you know, opting out of completing the FAFSA doesn't mean that you can't complete it later on! It just is an OPT-OUT for our own DISTRICT FAFSA REQUIREMENTS! Either way, make sure that it's done! Talk with Ms. Katie or Ms. Rice about where you stand with this important requirement. Of course, check your recently sent "Senior Status Letter" as well!!

#5:

PE Waiver needs to be completed. This one should pretty much be done for all RVHS seniors ALREADY...but students who have newly transferred to Rancho may need to check with Ms. Katie or Ms. Rice to see if it's completed!

Remember, graduation will be held at Great Oak High School on Friday, June 6th starting at 4:30 pm! We want all of our seniors to graduate and join us on that day!!

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Have a Great Week!!!

David Schlottman

Principal

Our State Exams called the CAASPP Tests (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) are coming up next month. The tests are only for 11th graders and cover, English, Math and Science.

The actual test dates are:

Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2.

Each of these days is a minimum day: school ends at 1:16 pm

We hope all of our 11th graders will be in attendance and that they do the best they can on each assessment.

The testing schedule calls for minimum days every day of testing, Monday - Friday, with school ending at 1:16 pm.

Our graduation ceremony will be at the Great Oak High School Stadium on Friday, June 6th at 4:30 pm.

Graduates will need to be there by 3:45 pm...but the ceremony itself will start at 4:30 pm. More information will be coming, but please mark your calendars for 6/6/25!

Students from Rancho Vista High School will be graduating along with other seniors from Susan Nelson High School, and adults earning their diploma from Temecula Valley Adult School.

Here is some important information about qualifications to attend the prom at TVHS and the RVHS senior trip to Knott's Berry Farm.

Graduation day is: Friday, June 6, 2025, at Great Oak High School Stadium AT 4:30 PM.

We've also shared all of this information with our students!

Tickets are available online on the RVHS Web-store or at the front desk before or after school only from Ms. Lisa. $55 cash or check

I've noticed that for some readers unless this newsletter is opened as a webpage some of the links don't work! Here's a link to the "Community Service" log!

This year graduating seniors will need to complete 30 hours of community service! We'll be highlighting different opportunities in this newsletter. Students can also see additional service opportunities that are listed at the counseling clerk's desk! Check them out and get those 30 hours done!

ALSO: some students have been asking if they can graduate (get their diploma and attend the graduation ceremony) without completing the 30 hours. The answer is no! Students must complete the 30 hours in order to be considered a graduate in our district!

Welcome to our TVUSD Web Store! To get started... 1. Create an account. 2. Add your student(s) to your account under "My Family". 3. Begin shopping for products. Note: Student ID#'s are located on the student's Infinite Campus page. Drop any leading 00's in the student ID.

We understand that unexpected challenges, such as job loss or other financial hardships, can create food insecurities for families, especially during this time.

If your household is in need of food assistance, we encourage you to use the link immediately below to request support from our local food pantry, Mission Hope.

https://forms.gle/dwkV6LwSpSmCa8k58

Through this partnership, we can discreetly send a backpack filled with non-perishable food items home with your student.

Please know that all information submitted to Mission Hope remains confidential and will not be shared with the school or anyone outside of Mission Hope. We will only receive notification of which student needs a backpack. Our goal is to support our students and families in any way we can.

If you have any questions, would like further information, or need help with the application, please contact Ms. Julia at (951) 695-7320 ext. 24018; jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

Entendemos que hay situaciones inesperados, como la pérdida del empleo y otras dificultades financieras, pueden crear inseguridad alimentaria para las familias; especialmente durante este tiempo.

Si su hogar necesita asistencia alimentaria, le recomendamos que utilice el enlace abajo para solicitar apoyo de nuestra despensa de alimentos local, Mission Hope.

https://forms.gle/dwkV6LwSpSmCa8k58

A través de esta asociación, podemos enviar discretamente una mochila llena de alimentos (no perecederos) a casa con su estudiante.

Tenga en cuenta que toda la información enviada a Mission Hope permanece confidencial y no se compartirá con la escuela ni con nadie fuera de Mission Hope. Solo recibiremos una notificación de qué su estudiante necesita una mochila. Nuestro objetivo es apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en todo lo que podamos.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, desea obtener más información o necesita ayuda con la solicitud, comuníquese con la Sra. Julia al (951) 695-7320 ext. 24018; jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

We know that a lot of our students ride a bike or ebike to school!

Please check out the NEW SAFETY GUIDELINES put out by our district office in coordination with local law enforcement. If your student is riding a bike to school this is a must read! There are different laws for each type of bike. Check out those rules linked above.

And, regardless of the type of bike, please know that all students under 18 MUST WEAR A HELMET! That's a good starting point for safety while on a bike! Please review the link above and talk with your student about safe biking to school!

Tips to Using the Video Doorbell

a) hold your ID card 2-3 inches from the screen

b) hold it steady so we can see it

c) Remember that there's a time lag...Hold the card there until you hear us buzz you in!

Students: If you come to the front door of the school and don't have a school ID, we'll be asking for you to get one as soon as you enter the school! It only takes a few minutes!! That will make it easier each time you need to be "buzzed in" through the video doorbell system!

Students may NOT order food to be delivered to school through Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats or any food delivery. If a parent brings food in, it can only be for their student and it must be left with the front office and the student may pick it up during lunch time only.

• Report Your Student's Absence To:
  

  951-294-6302 or email cavalos@tvusd.us

• Have a student that is having difficulty attending school? Would you like to talk with someone about that? Please speak with Julia Carrillo, our Student Support Specialist (pictured at left) by calling the main office number and asking to be transferred to her. Or, you can email her at jcarrillo@tvusd.us.

Ms. Yesenia Lopez is our Social Worker!! Ms. Yesenia works with all students at Sparkman Alternative Education Center--which includes, of course, Temecula Valley Adult School, Susan Nelson HS, and Rancho Vista HS! If you need assistance please let her know!