The Mustang Message
10/4/2024
October At A Glance
Happenings in the Mustang Stable...
VHS MORNING DROP-OFF
To help streamline drop-off and minimize traffic congestion around our school, we want to remind everyone that our campus opens at 7:15 AM, Monday through Friday. We encourage you to take advantage of this early access, as it allows for a smoother and safer drop-off experience. By arriving early, you can avoid peak traffic times and ensure that your students can get to class on time. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for all our students. Thank you for your support!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS - BE ON TIME!
Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, we will be implementing stricter measures to address the increasing number of tardies students are accumulating. Our goal is to foster a more punctual and productive learning environment.
Here’s how the Tardy policy will work:
Tardies Will Be Counted Per Period: Each tardy will be recorded individually for each class period. This means that students can accumulate up to 6 tardies in a single day if they are late to all their periods.
Consequences for Tardies: For every three tardies accumulated in a day, students will receive one lunch detention. This could result in up to two lunch detentions per day if a student is tardy to every period. Tardies will be marked in class except for 1st period.
Accumulating Detentions: If a student accumulates 4 or more tardies may result in an After School Detention.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes cause delays, but we believe this policy will help improve overall punctuality and classroom engagement.
What You Can Do:
Encourage Timeliness: Please remind your child of the importance of arriving to class on time and the impact their punctuality has on their learning and the learning environment for others.
Monitor Attendance: Check in with your child about their class attendance and punctuality to ensure they are aware of how many tardies they have accrued.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child.
DELAC
The AADUSD District DELAC Presentation that occurred on 10/1/24 for Families of ELL Students.
Counselor Corner
Senior Section
Pre-Order your Senior Hoodie NOW for $60! See Order form in Class of 2025 Google Classroom.
November 1st: Senior Night at the Football Game! Arrive at 6:15 pm for a special walk with our future Mustangs who are in Kindergarten.
May 29th, 2025 - Grad Night at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ticket is $120
May 31st, 2025: PROM will be at The Queen Mary in Long Beach Ticket is $150 each and includes VIP access to tour the ship and take pictures before the dance.
Any fundraising ideas? Contact Mrs. Torrez!
The school site council is a group of teachers, parents, classified employees, and students, that works with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets.
The members of the council can self-nominate are elected by their peers. There are approximately four meetings per year. The SCC is a great way to make a difference.
To apply, please contact the Principal Dr. Smith at rsmith@aadusd.k12.ca.us
VHS needs 1 parent rep for our Safety Committee.
Please reach out to Dr. Smith with interest.
NHS
NHS/SNHS Membership applications are available in the front office!