Trojan Territory

Hello Trojan Families and Students,

We are coming up on the end of the first quarter on October 11th and progress grades should be available shortly after. Please continue to remind students to be in every class, be on time, and be an active participant. Just a reminder, we will be on Fall Break from October 14th-18th. As we enter the beginning of fall, our fall sports will be ending and winter sports will be beginning. Please reach out to Jeremiah Johnson for any information needed on our winter sports programs.

A couple of last minute reminders:

1). Please encourage your student to bring their charged device each and everyday.

2). Please do not use Washington Street as a drop off location for students.

3). The upper parking lot is solely for staff parking and a drop off/pick up for our students with disabilities. Please use the pick up/drop off location at the south end of the building for your student.

Charles Arellano

Principal

Thank you for your continued support of THS!

Blueprint Funding Proposals, which will appear on this November’s ballot, resulted from more than a year-long engagement process to identify the community’s values and priorities for schools across the district. And student opportunities in career and technical education were high on the list!

Did you know? Nearly 10 percent of high school CTE students are on waitlists for high-demand CTE classes. Through Blueprint Funding Proposals, the district would add additional sections for these in-demand classes, offer new programs in emerging industries and bring exploratory CTE classes to middle school students.

Learn more about what investments our school and others would receive through Blueprint, visit adams12.org/funding-proposals

The district has two funding measures on this November’s ballot. One is a bond to invest in our building, and the other is a mill levy override to invest in operations such as staffing and academic programming.

Take this opportunity to check your voter registration, and make sure it’s up-to-date with your current address! Visit govotecolorado.com

Save the Date! THS Hispanic/Latino Student Union & Metro State University's Journey Through Our Heritage Program's 4th annual Dia De Los Muertos commemoration & celebracion will be the evening of Monday November 4th. All are invited. More info to come!

Adams 12 Five Star Schools fosters the opportunity for students and families to participate in a celebration that is respectful of all cultures, religions, races and beliefs. In our efforts to maintain a respectful, safe and secure learning environment, the following guidelines have been developed for Halloween celebrations. These guidelines apply to students, staff, and participants in all Halloween celebrations – during and after the school day. Please contact your school administrator for information specific to your school.

Halloween Guidelines

These guidelines apply to all students, regardless of the learning model in which they are enrolled. Costumes may only be worn on Thursday, October 31, 2024, or at after-school events authorized by the designated school.

Costumes that would violate District Policy 5060: Student Dress Code will only be permitted if approved by an administrator before being worn at school. For safety reasons, masks or makeup must not cover the student's face in a way that makes them unrecognizable. Masks or makeup that hide a student's identity may be worn only during designated times, such as during a costume contest.

The following are not considered appropriate for school or school events:

-Costumes that are too graphic, promote violence or that could logically be offensive to others.

-Costumes that are sexually suggestive and that would otherwise violate the school's dress code

-Costumes with sound effects, lights or other components that will disrupt the learning environment in the classroom

-Costumes that could be considered insensitive to various races, cultures and religions.

-Toy or replica weapons of any kind are not permitted (guns, knives, swords, bats, etc.) in a manner that is not in alignment with District Policy 5060.

-Costumes that may be potentially harmful to the educational or school environment.

In accordance with District Policy 5060, school administrators may ask students or participants to change into school-appropriate attire and/or remove masks, makeup, or costumes.

Please note that district and school leadership will re-evaluate guidelines each year and make adjustments as necessary to ensure a safe celebration for the entire school community.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools fomenta la oportunidad para que los estudiantes y las familias participen en una celebración que sea respetuosa a todas las culturas, religiones, razas y creencias. En nuestros esfuerzos por mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje respetuoso, seguro y protegido, se han desarrollado las directrices siguientes para las celebraciones de Halloween. Estas directrices se aplican a los estudiantes, el personal y los participantes de todas las celebraciones de Halloween - durante y después del día escolar. Comuníquese con el administrador de su escuela para obtener información específica de su escuela.

Directrices de Halloween

Estas pautas se aplican a todos los estudiantes, independientemente del modelo de aprendizaje en el que estén inscritos. Los disfraces solo se pueden usar el Jueves, 31 de octubre de 2024, o en eventos después de la escuela -autorizados por la escuela designada.

Los disfraces que violarían la Política 5060 del distrito: Código de Vestimenta Estudiantil solo se permitirán si son aprobados por un administrador antes de usarlos en la escuela. Por razones de seguridad, las máscaras o el maquillaje no debe cubrir la cara del estudiante de una manera que lo haga irreconocible. Las máscaras o el maquillaje que esconden la identidad de un estudiante se pueden usar solo durante los momentos designados, como durante un concurso de disfraces.

Los siguientes no se consideran apropiados para la escuela o eventos escolares:

-Disfraces que sean demasiado gráficos, promuevan la violencia o que lógicamente pueden ser ofensivos para los demás.

-Disfraces que son sexualmente sugestivos y que de otro modo violarían el código de vestimenta, de la escuela

-Disfraces con efectos de sonido, luces u otros componentes que perturbaran el ambiente de aprendizaje en el salon

-Disfraces que podrían considerarse insensibles a diversas razas, culturas y religiones.

-No se permiten armas de juguete o réplicas de ningún tipo (pistolas, cuchillos, espadas, bates, etc.) de una manera que no esté alineada con la Política del Distrito 5060.

-Disfraces que puedan ser potencialmente perjudiciales para el entorno educativo o escolar.

De acuerdo con la Política del distrito 5060, los administradores escolares pueden pedirles a los estudiantes o participantes que se cambien a una vestidura apropiada para la escuela y/o se quiten las máscaras, el maquillaje o los disfraces.

Tenga en cuenta que el liderazgo del distrito y de la escuela reevaluará las directrices cada año y hará los ajustes necesarios para garantizar una celebración segura para toda la comunidad escolar.

Newcomer Center and Thornton High School will host a spirit week with dress up days for our College and Career Planning Week. The spirit week information can be found here in English (attached), Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, and Ukranian.

Additionally, college counselors will be here on Monday, Thursday and Friday to help students complete their resumes, college applications, and college essays. This is an important week because the following week is FREE College Application week in Colorado. The information can be found in all languages here for the college support dates. PLEASE NOTE: Next week, students who attend any hour for resume, college application, or college essay help will need to sign in so we can fix your attendance, AND so your name can be entered to win a prize for participating. There will be food related prizes, as well as gift cards and college gear.

Finally, on Wednesday, October 23rd our school will be hosting a college fair with more than 35 colleges from all across Colorado and surrounding states. This is open to students in grades 11 & 12. This will be held in the upper and lower commons from 1:00-2:00. Students will need to attend in their classes, so ask your teacher to sign up to attend. Students will register here in order to attend the fair and will need to know the location (Colorado, Thornton High School, 10/23/2024). Come see a teacher or their counselor for help registering.

The SAC met on Thursday, September 26. The agenda included:

• reviewing THS's School Performance Framework and Unified Improvement Plan
• discussing Blueprint and how it will benefit THS
• reviewing and approving instructional materials
• discussing roles and goals for the year

Amira Lucas will serve as SAC Chair this year. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 5:30pm. If you have questions about the SAC, please reach out to Megan Fiore (megan.m.fiore@adams12.org or 720-972-4806).

Does your student have a job? Do they want to earn high school credits for work?

They can get to graduation faster if they have passed or are currently enrolled in a THS CTE course: business, computer science, or family & consumer sciences (culinary), they are eligible to earn high school credit for working!

Please tell your student to talk to Ms. Van Loenen in room 313 or Ms. Mabbutt in room 208 before October 23rd. The deadline for registration is October 30, 2024.

Students can earn .5 credits for 125+ hours of verified work or 1 full credit for 250+ hours of verified work.

There is one more opportunity for Newcomer Parents to come learn English for FREE. We have space for 25 more parents, guardians, relatives of students in Adams 12. We will hold another week of testing for our potential students' English level for placement. We have four different English levels available and teach Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:45. We will end this semester December 12th. They may contact Thornton High School to sign up.

GoGuardian Teacher is a classroom management tool for Chromebooks that is optional for teachers to use. Learn more about it here.

Monday, October 7, 2024

Girls' Softball

• Varsity vs Westminster @ Westminster High School, 4:00 pm

Girls' Flag Football

• Varsity vs. Aurora West College Preparatory Academy @ THS, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Gateway @ THS, 4:30 pm
• JV vs. Gateway @ THS, 5:30 pm
• Varsity vs. Gateway @ THS, 6:30 pm

Boys' Soccer

• JV vs. Skyview @ Five Star Stadium, 4:00 pm
• Varsity vs. Skyview @ Five Star Stadium, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Girls' Gymnastics

• Varsity League Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ THS, 5:30 pm

Girls' Flag Football

• Varsity vs. Legacy @ North Stadium, 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Boys' Soccer

• JV vs. Skyview @ Skyview High School, 4:00 pm
• Varsity vs. Skyview @ Skyview High School, 6:00 pm

Friday, October 11, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Mountain Range @ THS, 4:00 pm
• JV vs. Mountain Range @ THS, 5:00 pm
• Varsity vs. Mountain Range @ THS, 6:00 pm

Boys' Football

• Varsity vs. Grand Junction @ Five Star Stadium, 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Girls' Flag Footbal

• Varsity vs. Abraham Lincoln @ Abraham Lincoln High School, 9:00 am
  

Cross Country

• Varsity vs. Air Academy @ TBA, 8:00 am

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Aurora Central @ THS, 4:30 pm
• JV vs. Aurora Central @ THS, 5:30 pm
• Varsity vs. Aurora Central @ THS, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Gymnastics

• Varsity League Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ THS, 5:30 am

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Skyview @ Skyview High School, TBD
• JV vs. Skyview @ Skyview High School, TBD
• Varsity vs. Skyview @ Skyview High School, 6:30 pm

Monday, October 21, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Adams City @ THS, 4:30 pm
• JV vs. Adams City @ THS, 5:30 pm
• Varsity vs. Adams City @ THS, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Boys' Soccer

• JV vs. Aurora Central @ Five Star Stadium, 4:00 pm
• Varsity vs. Aurora Central @ Five Star Stadium, 5:00 pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Gymnastics

• Varsity League Championship Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ THS, TBD

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Girls' Volleyball

• C-Team vs. Gateway @ Gateway High School, 4:30 pm
• JV vs. Gateway @ Gateway High School, 5:30 pm
• Varsity vs. Gateway @ Gateway High School, 6:30 pm

Boys' Football

• Varsity vs. Gateway @ Five Star Stadium, 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Boys' Football

• C-Team vs. Gateway @ Gateway High School, 10:00 am

Thank you for your efforts to help students arrive to start class by 7:40am. We still have too many kids arriving 5-10 minutes late. This adds up to missing a whole class period almost every week...and that is hard to keep up with!

If you are wondering if you are eligible for district transportation, please call directly: 720-972-4300

If you went to an Adams 12 school last year, you should have your district-issued chromebook and charger. Those were NOT collected at the end of the school year. If you are a new student, stop by the library and we will check out a device and charger for you.

All students should now have a Chromebook.

If your Chromebook is not working or damaged please bring it (and the charger) to school and visit the library. Ms. Smith and Ms. Ewell in the library will help you out. If your Chromebook is lost or stolen, stop by the library and we'll talk about next steps and check out another device for you.

All students are charged a Chromebook Insurance fee of $20, $10 for reduced lunches and $0 for free lunches. Damaged Chromebooks have a $5.00 fine for the first damage, $50.00 fine for the second damage and for each additional damage the charge is $75.00. To replace a lost Chromebook the cost is $150. If your Chromebook is stolen, you MUST fill out a police report and submit that to the District to not be charged. Chromebook chargers are $35 to replace through the District. If you need a new charger and want to pay less, you can use THIS LINK. You do not have to use this link or buy through Amazon. The charger must be a 45-watt USB-C Type charger.

Click on the clock to see the bell schedule. As we head into winter, remember the 1-hour late start schedule.

Academic Support is an opportunity for students to meet with teachers in order to make up work and receive additional assistance. All teachers are available to meet with students during Academic Support. Teachers will share meeting locations with students during the first week of class. Academic Support takes place on Wednesdays from 7:40 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Academic Support will begin on Wednesday, August 16th.

Don't forget! You have to fill out an application every year.

Freshman will have 4th and 6th hour lunch. Upperclassmen will have 5th hour lunch. After a recent Colorado law was enacted, ALL students can receive free lunch. Still, it is IMPORTANT to submit an application for free or reduced benefits.

Free and reduced benefits help families and THS! Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced benefits for this school year. By applying for free and reduced benefits, families receive assistance and it helps our school too. Here are a few ways the benefits can help:

• THS can receive additional funding to enhance the educational experience for all students. ($1,280 per approved student)
• School fees can be waived or reduced. These include athletic fees, course fees and activity and field trip fees tied to curriculum.
• Students can receive assistance with post-graduation planning, scholarships, state and national testing (including SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate), and post-secondary enrollment.
• Families can qualify for additional resources, such as medical, food and cash assistance.
• Families can receive support with community services, such as internet, gym memberships, passes to museums and cultural events.

Apply before October here!

Location

9351 North Washington St.

Thornton, CO 80229

Attendance Phone:

720-972-4802

Office Phone:

720-972-4800

Office Hours

7:30 am to 3:30 pm

https://thorntonh.adams12.org/