THE FRIDAY FORECAST

It’s time to schedule your registration appointments. Please see below for links that will take you to your GLCs virtual appointment form.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to log in using your student’s email address and password (example: studentID#@stu.wvusd.org).

The registration window will open TODAY Friday, March 12th at 3:00 pm and close on Friday, March 19th at 3:00 pm. Virtual registration appointments* will take place from June 28th through July 23, 2021. At least one parent must attend this appointment with their student. A confirmation email will be sent to the student and parent emails provided during registration.

Please email Shirley Markel (smarkel@wvusd.org) with questions or concerns.

*If restrictions are lifted, there may be options for in-person or virtual appointments. Whatever works best for you and your child.

PLEASE ONLY SELECT ONE DATE AND ONE TIME PER STUDENT

MONDAY - March 15

• *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm

• Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm

• Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm

• Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm

• 11th Grade BLUE Testing Group | Period 1 8:00 am Check In

TUESDAY - March 16

• *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
• Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
• Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
• Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
• 11th Grade BLUE Testing Group | Period 4 8:00 am Check In
  

WEDNESDAY - March 17

• *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm

• Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm

• Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm

• Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm

• 11th Grade YELLOW Testing Group | Period 1 8:00 am Check In
  

THURSDAY - March 18

• *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
• Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
• Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
• Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
• 11th Grade YELLOW Testing Group | Period 4 8:00 am Check In
  

FRIDAY - March 19

• *Periods 1-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm

• Staff/PD/Collaboration/Prep 1:10 pm - 2:30 pm

• Our distance learning schedule follows the recommended and required amount of instructional time for all students. Additionally, we created tutorial time after lunch for our teachers and students to use for the whole group, small group, or individual instruction, intervention, enrichment, or remediation. This time may also be used for Office Hours, homework time, GLC appointments, Social-Emotional Support, SST, 504, and IEP time.

Take a look through our distance learning schedule, tutorial, expectations, student support, tips for parents, student safety, and tech resources.

State Testing for Week 1 is over! Our Juniors were amazing! Shoutout to all of our parents for raising such amazing kids. We know these circumstances aren't ideal, but our Juniors did great.

Huge thank you to Dean, Barbie Cole, and ELA Coordinator Rebecca Chai for a great start and smooth transition to testing season. Thank you guys for all that you do!!

Parents: Please be sure your student logs in to school on time, fed, and well-rested. On test day, get your teen up early enough to allow them time to wake up before they have to start the test correctly. Next week we start our Math portion of state testing.

Class of 2022! As we begin state testing on Monday, March 8th there is important information needed to complete the tests. Below are links to documents and presentations that will guide you through the logon to the test and the remote features you will be able to use for communication with your test administrator during the exam. Your English teacher has posted these links, the Zoom room link and the testing group (Blue or Yellow) you will be testing with into their Google Classrooms also. Please make sure you fill in the Preparation/Information Recording Form for use in logging in. The session numbers will be given to you during your zoom session.

Student Presentation

Recorded Student Presentation

Testing List for Parents/ Students

Student Logon Information

Instructions for Downloading Secure Browser:

Remote Features

Information Preparation Sheet (SSID, Zoom Link, Etc.)

Zoom Link

Testing Schedule

Please go to your first or fourth-period class on the appropriate days for attendance. Your teacher will release you to the Zoom room at 8:30 AM. If you do not have a first or fourth- period class report to the Zoom room at 8:30 AM.

Our ASB team invites friends and family the opportunity to witness Walnut's Performing Arts groups talent live. It doesn't stop there. ASB is also giving Senior athletes a chance in the spotlight as they're given a day of applaud for their four years of dedication and commitment to their teams.

As guests arrive on campus, they must remain within their vehicles as they're taken along the route where they can watch various performances including Cheer, the fabulous Dance Team and end off their drive with a goodbye to our graduating Mustang Athletes. We ask you take the time to fill out the form below letting us know if you would like to attend.

The drive-thru rally will go from 3:00 - 4:30 pm on March 19! Reserve your spot now!

20 WHS HOSA (future health professionals) students are moving on in 16 events! Good luck at State Leadership Conference. We are so proud of you.

Thank you to AccessoryGeeks.com for donating a PALLET worth of hand sanitizers to WHCC for our teachers, staff, and students to use as we welcome more students back on campus.

We appreciate your generous donation!

Special shout out to WHCC member Wei Bui to make this donation possible and deliver the boxes to WHS! Thank you Wei!!

Congratulations to the Cayuse, Walnut High School — finalist for the 2020 NSPA Yearbook Pacemaker Award.

Our Instructional Tech Coach, Mr. Wendland, created an instructional video for our students to help them keep their inbox organized with the labels feature on GMail.

Please watch our AP Exam Administration Meeting held on March 3, 2021 as we move forward with AP Exams for our students.

Please open the PDF below for all the information you need regarding choosing your AP exam.

Yearbook is in the process of collecting class cabinet and school club group photos. This includes all school clubs and the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 class cabinets. Each club and class cabinet are encouraged to submit a group photo. Please follow the instructions on the attached flyers on how your club or class cabinet can submit a group photo. The deadline to submit is March 19 @ 11:59 p.m.

Last week, our IB Coordinator, Manette Idris, published some important video presentations regarding our IB program and how you can join. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the IB Diploma program and how to apply for the WHS pre-IB program.

Yearbooks are on sale for $100. Don't miss out! Click here to buy your 2021 WHS Yearbook!

Act now before the price increases. Head to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code: 2864

Did you forget to order your son’s or daughter’s school photos this year, or would you like to order more? It’s not too late, this year their photos are available for viewing & ordering online.

Send out photos for the holidays to show your relatives how your child has grown!

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Go to: www.southcoastphotographic.com
2. Click on K-11 Fall Photos icon
3. On the upper left side of screen click search for photos
4. Type in the student’s school ID number (in some cases it will be permanent ID#)
5. The student’s image will appear click on the image and begin to create an account.
6. Select the package
7. ENJOY!!!!
8. Also click on our Sports/Campus Life page to view photos taken throughout the year

Questions? Please call South Coast Photographic at (714) 630-8584 ext. 103

BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!

After school tutoring program will begin on Monday, February 1st. Tutoring sessions will be available on Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. To participate, simply use the link below to join during the allotted times. No appointments are necessary.

Google Meet Link for students who need a tutor HERE.

Check out this great opportunity to learn about careers in music at GRAMMY CAMP. Click HERE for more information. Deadline: March 31, 2021.

ROP is now offering the course, Intro to Manufacturing online. This online after-school course introduces and exposes students to the career opportunities pertaining to the processing and production of goods. The class will be entirely online and will run from February 8 to May 14, 2021. Earn up to 5 elective credits.

Make sure to state that you attend: WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL

Include your academic ROP counselor & advisor: CANDICE MARSANO

For more information and to enroll, click HERE!

Whether Mt. San Antonio College is your first choice or not, these virtual events are intended to provide college information and transitional support.

Outreach Virtual Help Center every Tuesday, starting Tuesday, March 23 to Tuesday, June 29 http://bit.ly/hsocenter The High School Outreach team will be available to assist graduating seniors with any Mt. SAC related questions such as: enrollment, Connect 4, how-to, financial aid, and more!

Angels Wings Foundation (AWF) has a rich history of funding schools and orphanages, supplying healthcare, and supporting various social services for children in Thailand, as well as supporting educational opportunities for Thai students in the United States. This scholarship would be of great interest to the community of Thai students.
This unique scholarship is one of the only of its kind for the Thai community and is AWF Founder and President Porntip Bui Simon’s way of honoring the unique heritage that we should all take pride in. Applicants must have at least one Thai parent to qualify for consideration.

The application deadline is June 30, 2021. Many thanks in advance for your time and cooperation. Please visit our website www.angelswingsfoundation.org to learn more or click here for the application www.angelswingsfoundation.org/application. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Williamson, Scholarship Director Angels Wings Foundation, Intl. at (310) 972-0489 or amelia@angelswingsfoundation.org.

Attention High School Seniors! Here’s your chance to win a $1,500 college scholarship from the Walnut Valley Water District. See program flyer for details. Deadline: April 8, 2021.

It’s that time of year again, WVWD’s “Water is Life” Poster Art Contest and the Broadcast Media & Digital Art Contest has officially begun! This year we have transitioned to host a Virtual Contest. Therefore, our rules and guidelines have been updated. Please visit our website for the Contest Flyers and complete Rules & Guidelines.

The deadline for all contest submissions is Friday, April 16, 2021.

Walnut Valley Educational Foundation (WVEF) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a quality education for the students of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. To that end, we will raise financial support and develop fiscal resources to fund a wide variety of enrichment and extra curricular opportunities for students and staff within the Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD). APPLICATIONS SENT BY MAIL MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 17, 2021. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, OR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER MAY 17, 2021, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We are here for you! WHS has converted all our counseling services to remote (phone, video, and email) during this time of temporary remote instruction. Reach out to us using the tools below if you are in need of someone to talk to.

9th GRADE (Class of 2024)

Nathan Newman (A – Li) nnewman@wvusd.org

Jenny Alegre (Lo – Z) aalegre@wvusd.org

10th GRADE (Class of 2023)

Jennifer Tucker (A – Li) jtucker@wvusd.org

Jeff Jacks (Lo – Z) jjacks@wvusd.org

11th GRADE (Class of 2022)

Ken McDill (A - Li) kmcdill@wvusd.org

Corolar Schultz (Lo – Z) cschultz@wvusd.org

12th GRADE (Class of 2021)

Viviana Hoyos (A – Lo) vhoyos@wvusd.org

Sonia Nunez (Lu – Z) snunez@wvusd.org

ADP (Academic Design Program)

Elisabeth Everts eeverts@wvusd.org

Intervention Counselor

Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

Our Senior GLCs have put together this handy to-do list. Use it as a guide as you make your way through this important last semester and prepare for the next exciting phase of your life.

Our partners at Collegewise have launched Runway, a free series of college planning programs and resources, carefully structured to give students and parents the tips, tools, and timelines they need to reach their college goals in the year (the experience, really) that is 2020. There are specific programs for all high school grade levels and we are one of the very first districts to get access to this programming. This program is available to all of you and there is no cost for access.

SENIORS, your GPA has been uploaded to the California Student Aid Commission for Cal Grant Verification. You can create an account on https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ to view your status.

The textbook room is open for students that need to pick up or check-in books.

Monday - Friday

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The WHS Kitchen is serving daily M - F - 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. In an effort to provide more support to our community, our teams will be distributing weekend and holiday meals curbside starting on Friday, 2/5/21. These meals will be distributed along with the usual weekday meals. Families will not have to make an additional trip to pick them up. For more information, please visit the Nutrition Services Website HERE.

• Teachers will be taking attendance everyday. Students will need to keep their cameras for attendance, participation, and checking for understanding. Teachers will let students know if they can turn off their camera during certain times in the class.
• Students are not allowed to record without teacher permission.
• New legislation (AB 77) states that if a student is absent 3 days in the week, the parent will be contacted to support the student to re-engage with Distance Learning.
• Normal grading policy begins the first day of school. Teachers will cover their grading policy in their syllabus as well as in their Back to School Night presentation.
• More information regarding Distance Behavioral Expectations is located below .

Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not on camera at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.

If your student is having difficulty logging in, please contact your teacher immediately, and remember to clear their attendance by the end of the day.

All single-period absences will need to be reconciled through the attendance office by the student. If marked absent, students will receive an email from the attendance office notifying them that they have been marked absent. The notification will include the date and period of the absence. The student will need to contact the Attendance Department to make any necessary corrections to their individual period attendance. For full-day absences, a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office by the end of the day.

We are so happy to see all of our students online and learning. They are working hard and making us proud. Keep up the great work!

Attendance Reporting Hotline:

9 & 10 Grades: 909-594-1333 Ext. 43642

11 & 12 Grades : 909 - 594-1333 Ext 43625

For your safety, if you or your student come onto campus to pick up instructional materials, play sports, or have an appointment, please be aware you will be asked to fill out a visitor/parent/student assessment. Due to Covid- 19 the assessment is required by the State and the form itself is "CONFIDENTIAL."

The questions are as follows:

1. Are you experiencing any symptoms such as current or recent fever (100.4° or higher), chills, cough, shortness of breath or respiratory illness, sudden lack of taste or smell, or sudden onset of unexplained gastrointestinal illness?

2. Have you been in close contact** with any person who has tested positive COVID-19 within the last 14 day?

3. Have you or anyone living with you been out of the country within the last 14 days?

**CLOSE CONTACT is defined as: Being within approximately 6 feet of a COVID-19 case for 10 minutes or more; close contact can occur when having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 case (being coughed on).

Please note: If you answer YES to any of these questions, please do not come to campus. We appreciate your efforts to keep us all safe during these uncertain times.

ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS are located on the Athletic Department page. Please CLICK HERE for a link to the the athletic website.

Thank you to all our parents who attended our virtual Parent Info Night. Thank you to our GLCs for encouraging academic achievement strategies, helpful tips on how to manage emotions and interpersonal skills, and plan for college and careers. We want to personally welcome our Class of 2025 parents who joined us. Welcome to the Mustang Family!

We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the videos. Please click on the appropriate grade level of your student.

Although we would much rather meet you in person, we are pleased to welcome you to our Virtual Showcase. We hope that the information you find throughout our Showcase website will help give you a glimpse into all of the pathways, programs, activities, and support systems we offer at Walnut High School

We wanted to make our Virtual Showcase interactive, fun, and informative for you and your child. Start off by clicking on our Academics button as our Grade Level Coordinators give a brief presentation for each grade level. After that, start to explore the different opportunities we offer for our students. We want all of our students to feel connected and find the right fit that helps them explore their passions, interests, and academic goals as they navigate through High School.

Due to our current circumstances, we cannot give you a physical tour of our campus, but instead, we used a 360-degree camera to help you get familiar with Walnut High School. I encourage you to click on the link, use your computer or mobile device to move around, and see what Walnut High School has to offer. Use this virtual tour to click on photos, learn more information, as well as hear voice-overs from our staff members. Below is a quick overview of our virtual tour and a map of all our scenes.

Our Virtual Tour is located on our webpage under "About Us" if you ever need access for future reference.

Due to COVID- 19 our front office is closed. However, our office staff is available to assist you by phone at (909) 594-1333. Our office is open (by phone) from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs