Pirate Notes

Dear Pirate Families,

I hope you had a fantastic weekend! This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, March 31, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Enjoy the day off!

If you are not familiar with Cesar Chavez , he was a civil rights leader and labor activist who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of farmworkers. Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and advocated for fair wages, better working conditions, and labor rights through peaceful protests and nonviolent resistance. If you are interested in knowing more about Cesar Chavez i have included a link. https://chavezfoundation.org/about-cesar-chavez/

This week our Performing Arts Department will perform the Spring Musical Mama Mia! The Show starts Thursday, April 3- April 5th.

State Assessment for 11th Graders – April 8th-10th

Next week, all 11th graders will take the State Assessment from April 8th to April 10th. The rest of the school will follow a special testing schedule during these days.

Important Reminders for Juniors:

• All juniors must arrive at school by 8:30 AM.

• Students must bring their school-issued Chromebook for testing.

• If a Chromebook is not working properly or a student does not have one, they should check it now. If a replacement is needed, they must visit the book room to exchange it before testing begins.

• On Thursday the Senior Class must be at school at 8:30 for the State Health Mandate Requirements.
• All students will follow a Special Testing Schedule on Tuesday, April 8th - Thursday, April 10th . Please see the schedule Special Testing Schedule .

During the CAASPP state testing students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and the SBAC assessment results give students an early indication of how prepared they are to tackle college-level courses and the increasing demands of the workplace. Students with an EAP status of Standard Exceeded on the SBAC are considered ready to enroll directly in college level English and/or math courses at a CSU or other colleges or universities participating in EAP. (For additional information please continue to read WHY THE SBAC TEST MATTERS).

From Parent Booster Club

Pirate Community Parents and Friends:

Thanks to everyone that ordered Panda and supported the virtual fundraiser. If you did not get a chance to participate or just like not having to cook for a day, we have another opportunity coming on Tuesday, April 29th. Together, the Panda and See’s fundraiser have raised 70% towards the goal of $1K towards sponsoring a great cause - the annual teacher appreciation event in May.

Parent Booster Club Meeting

This Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm, the PBC has our monthly executive meeting. Members are welcome to attend! We have some excess inventory of See’s chocolates left over from the fundraiser event at Fantastic. We will be selling the excess inventory at cost at the PBC meeting on 4/2. It’s a great time to pickup some sweet delight and save on shipping fees. First come, first serve!

Please see below for more information about Parent Boosters and any way to support the Parent Booster. .

ATTENTION SVCTE STUDENTS: This is a reminder that this year the ESUHSD and SVCTE spring break do not align. Please keep in mind that students are still expected to attend school at PHHS during the SVCTE spring break and attend SVCTE classes during the PHHS spring break.

During the SCVTE Spring break (4/7-4/11), please attend your PHHS classes at the time you have your classes here only.

During the PHHS spring break (4/21-4/25), the bus will still pick up in the same area for SVCTE even though campus is closed.

SVCTE Spring Break: 4/7-4/11 (SVCTE calendar linked here)

ESUHSD Spring Break: 4/21-4/25 (ESUHSD calendar linked here)

• This information has also been published in SVCTE communications.
• Please note that there will be testing at PHHS during the SVCTE break that all 11th grade students are expected to complete.

Great news SVCTE will offer a summer school program.

Register for the CTE Summer Exploration Program at SVCTE!

Summer is a great time to explore career technical education opportunities! The CTE Summer Exploration Program offers students a chance to engage in hands-on, interactive STEAM activities while learning from industry experts.

This program is free for incoming 9th to 12th grade students.

Why Attend?

✅ Hands-on interactive STEAM activities
✅ Taught by industry experts

Please see below for additional information.

Please take a moment to review the announcements below, including details on upcoming activities and key dates. As always, thank you for your ongoing support in making PHHS a great place for our students to learn and grow.

Upcoming Events

March 31, 2024 - Cesar Chavez Holiday-School will not be in session.

April 3- April 5, Musical, Mama Mia

April 5th, 2025 , School Clean Up from 9-11:30 am Meeting place: Outside Amphitheater at D-building

SBAC Testing April 8-10, Special Testing Schedule (Click here).

April 1, 2025 Panorama Survey opens up this week - More information to follow!

April 15, School Wide Lesson, Panorama Survey.

Spring Break April 21-25 school will not be in session.

Baseball @ Del Mar Tuesday, April 1⋅4:00 – 6:30pm

Boys Volleyball @ Branham Tuesday, April 1⋅5:30 – 8:30pm

Softball @ Silver Creek Wednesday, April 2⋅4:00 – 6:30pm

​​Badminton @ Independence Wednesday, April 2⋅6:00 – 9:00pm

Baseball v Del Mar Thursday, April 3⋅4:00 – 6:30pm

Swimming, Thursday, April 3rd Piedmont Hills @Westmont

Boys Volleyball v Leigh Thursday, April 3⋅5:30 – 8:30pm

Softball v Live Oak Friday, April 4⋅4:00 – 6:30pm

Badminton @ Evergreen Friday, April 4⋅6:00 – 9:00pm

Pirate Community Parents and Friends:

Thanks to everyone that ordered Panda and supported the virtual fundraiser. If you did not get a chance to participate or just like not having to cook for a day, we have another opportunity coming on Tuesday, April 29th.

Parent Booster Club Meeting

This Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm, the PBC has our monthly executive meeting. Members are welcome to attend! We have some excess inventory of See’s chocolates left over from the fundraiser event at Fantastic. We will be selling the excess inventory at cost at the PBC meeting on 4/2. It’s a great time to pickup some sweet delight and save on shipping fees. First come, first serve!

See’s Candies Fundraiser

The Spring collection virtual store will be closing on April 4th. If you haven’t had the chance to check out what’s available, click here and make your final orders.

The See’s traditional storefront selection is year round, so if you’re buying chocolate, consider supporting PHHS and place your orders online through the virtual store.

All See’s orders are dropped shipped directly to your designated address and all orders over $75 will be shipped free of charge. Click on the hyperlinks above or scan the QR codes on flyers to access the virtual storefronts.

Fundraiser Goal Update

Together, the Panda and See’s fundraiser have raised 70% towards the goal of $1K towards sponsoring a great cause - the annual teacher appreciation event in May.

If you would like to help fundraise and would like to learn more about the club’s mission, please visit https://www.phhspbc.com or reach out to us via email at info@phhspbc.com

Scholarship Opportunity

PBC in partnership with former teacher Mr. Ken Jackson, is excited to share a wonderful opportunity for graduating seniors in our community! This scholarship is given in honor of Mr. Jackson's late mother, who was a passionate advocate for education and student success. We are offering a college scholarship to support up to five deserving students from low-income families as they take the next step in their educational journey.

Please see the flyer with all the details about eligibility and application requirements. The deadline is April 13. If your student is interested in applying, please follow the instructions on the flyer (link included) and submit the necessary materials before the deadline.

Eunice Jackson Scholarship

PHHS Parent Booster Club

Financial Aid- If you have not completed your FAFSA/CADAA, you need to do so. Here is a link with the information you need including hands-on financial aid workshops.

Career Technical Education at PHHS

Our own Manufacturing Program, Virtual Design & Construction Program and Marketing & Entrepreneurship Programs have been doing amazing things. NEWSLETTER LINK - Elective classes are open to all students

Register for CTE Summer Exploration Program AT SVCTE

Summer is a great time to explore and learn about career technical education opportunities! Students will participate in "learning by doing" and hands-on interactive STEAM activities. Free for incoming 9th to 12th grade students.

Why Attend?

· Hands-on interactive STEAM activities

· Taught by industry experts

· Transportation offered, routes pending. More information coming soon

Dates: June 9 to July 3 (No Class June 19)

Days: Monday through Thursday

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Information and Registration: here

Please note that this program conflicts with the PHHS Summer program

Please see below

Scholarship Opportunity

PBC in partnership with former teacher Mr. Ken Jackson, is excited to share a wonderful opportunity for graduating seniors in our community! This scholarship is given in honor of Mr. Jackson's late mother, who was a passionate advocate for education and student success. We are offering a college scholarship to support up to five deserving students from low-income families as they take the next step in their educational journey.

Please see the flyer with all the details about eligibility and application requirements. The deadline is April 13. If your student is interested in applying, please follow the instructions on the flyer (link included) and submit the necessary materials before the deadline.

Eunice Jackson Scholarship

Congratulations for the Pirates who were recognized for being Responsible Individuals.

Congratulations to the following Students for being Pirate Gold Recipients. These students have been given Pirate Gold Tickets for displaying the characteristics of the Pirate Way. The will also be give a Pirate Way T-Shirt.

The recent actions by President Trump regarding immigration have caused concern and

uncertainty in our community. PHHS would like to reiterate our commitment to

providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for ALL of our students. We

commit ourselves to protecting the privacy of student records and information and will

not share that information unless required by law. We encourage our families to learn

about their rights and create a plan.

Below are some resources that can help:

Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Family Preparedness Plan

Guide for Students and Families

Quick Reference for School Officials

Safe Schools & Resources for Immigrant Students

Interested in Attending PHHS?

Class of 2029 Information Night
Please visit our webpage to learn all about PHHS and what makes our school an excellent choice for your high school journey.

Enrollment/Registration begins March 1, 2025.

Don’t Live in Our Attendance Area? No Problem!
Apply to PHHS as a Magnet Student and join our vibrant community.

Key Dates for Magnet Applications

• March 19, 2025: Magnet Lottery at 3:00 PM

• April 7, 2025: Notification Letters Mailed to Parents

• April 18, 2025: Parents’ Acceptance Forms Due (email to: cte@esuhsd.org)

• May 19, 2025: Enrollment Process Begins at the Accepted Magnet School

Recognize, Report, and Support: Building a Safer School Community

It’s important to recognize the warning signs of someone in crisis and know when and how to get help from trusted adults. If you or someone you know is being bullied or needs support, take action.

• Speak Up Against Bullying: If you are being bullied or know someone who is, please file an anonymous report. Your voice matters in addressing this issue.
• Report School Safety Concerns: If you have any tips or concerns about school safety, don’t hesitate to report them. Together, we can maintain a safe environment.

Let’s work together to ensure every student feels safe.

anonymous report.

Tutoring Services

PHHS offers two tutoring services:

1. Math Tutoring: After school including 6th and 7th period. Please check the updated schedule Tutoring Times PDF.

2. Online Tutoring: 24/7 support through Paper, offering immediate help for all subjects.

Free 24/7 Tutoring for all Students :

East Side Union High School District offers free unlimited 24/7 academic support for our students through a company called Paper. This service offers our students access to immediate 1:1 tutoring help for all subjects, as and when they need it.

How do I Find a Tutor? Students can access tutoring with Paper through their ESUHSD Apps. https://arms.esuhsd.org

Who are the Tutors? Tutors are always Paper employees. They are trained to support student’s learning and adapt to each student’s style and needs. Tutor managers are trained in Safe Talk and can identify at-risk students. All activity is monitored for service quality, academic integrity, and general safety.

School Site Council (SSC) meets the third Wednesday of Every Month at 4:00 through Zoom. You can find the SSC Notes and Agenda on the school web site.

Zoom Link: School Site Council Zoom Link

Future Meeting Dates:

April 16, 2025

May 21, 2025

Date: April 2nd
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: PHHS library

This Wednesday, April 2nd at 7pm, the PBC has our monthly executive meeting. Members are welcome to attend! We have some excess inventory of See’s chocolates left over from the fundraiser event at Fantastic. We will be selling the excess inventory at cost at the PBC meeting on 4/2. It’s a great time to pickup some sweet delight and save on shipping fees. First come, first serve!

• 12/11/ Helping your Child Manage Academic Stress. Presentation

  Helping your child manage academic stress. and I have linked the Time Management Wheel

• 12/04 Parent recap on Counseling Scheduling for the upcoming school year. Scheduling Presentation
• The importance of early education in preventing tobacco and cannabis use among adolescents. I have included the parent TUPE Parent Education Resources Deck Parent Deck Link TUPE website: sccoe.org/tupe
• Paper Presentation: Presentation about the free online Paper Tutoring Application. This is a resource that is available at no cost for all ESUHSD students. If you were unable to attend the presentation here is the You Tube Link for your reference. https://www.youtube.com/@PAPERLearning/videos

• October School Update I have also included the October Principal powerpoint for your reference October Coffee With Principal Power Point.

• Serving students with an IEP If you missed our Presentation serving students with an IEP have included the presentation here. Services for Students with an IEP

Senior Portraits: If you would like to have your picture in the yearbook you must complete

The deadline to take your senior portrait is fast approaching. If you have not taken your senior portrait and would like to have your photo in the yearbook you should have your Senior Portraits taken by January 31. We have extended the date. It is best to go to the Prestige Portraits website and schedule your appointment. Here is the link to their web page Prestige Portraits.

Prestige Portraits at (877) 825-7922

Address: 1375 Blossom Hill Rd, Ste 64, San Jose, CA

Graduation Caps and Gowns:

If you still need to order your Cap and Gown please contact Aaron's Academic Apparel & Graduation Products at www.aaronsgradapparel.com. If you have any concerns about purchasing your graduation gowns please see Ms. Pereira or Mr. Rosales. We have limited graduation gowns to loan out.

Senior Class Activities (this list will be updated as more information is available).