Finals will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 18-20, 2024. All teachers are asked to respect the integrity of the testing time, and refrain from engaging students in any activity that could be distracting to teachers and students in neighboring rooms. Also, please help us take care of our classroom spaces by not allowing food to be brought into your classrooms during this period.

*Please encourage students to attend class for the entire duration of finals, especially when phone calls to classrooms can be particularly disruptive. Please encourage students to wait until break to leave school. Encouraging consistency in attendance not only helps students maintain focus, but also fosters a respectful learning environment for everyone.

To increase safety measures at Vasquez High School, we will be strictly enforcing parking permits starting January 17th. Parking a motor vehicle at VHS is a privilege, and as such, certain expectations must be followed by each student driver. A Parking Permit must be obtained through the front office and displayed in the vehicle window.

Any vehicle without a parking permit visible will be subject to disciplinary consequences assigned by VHS administration. If a vehicle does not have a parking permit, the parent/guardian will be contacted immediately to make arrangements for after-school pick-up. Please ensure that all parking rules are followed to avoid any inconvenience.

We are excited to announce that VHS is now offering after-school tutoring to support students in their academic success. This tutoring service will be available to all students who may need extra help with their coursework. Tutoring sessions will take place Monday - Thursday at VHS. Our dedicated team of teachers will be available to assist with a wide range of subjects and provide support to help students reach their full potential. We encourage students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity!

If you have any questions or need more information, please ask the VHS front office staff!

Dear Mustang Families,

To ensure that our students receive maximum academic time during class and minimize disruptions, we will be limiting phone calls to classrooms during school hours. For items that are not related to class subjects, we kindly ask that students wait until passing periods, breaks, or lunch to retrieve any dropped-off items. To further minimize interruptions during instructional time, we will not be calling into classrooms to notify students or teachers about dropped-off items. Please make arrangements with your student prior to the school day, or encourage them to check in at the office during their breaks.

We appreciate your understanding and support in creating a focused learning environment for all students.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Sincerely,

The VHS Staff

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!

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 3 tardies accumulated in a day, students will receive one lunch detention. If a student accumulates 4 or more tardies may result in an After School Detention.

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.

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment – also known as concurrent enrollment – enables high school students to take college courses, taught by college professors, at their high school campus or online. These courses can also count toward your high school diploma, allowing students to get a head start on their higher education goals.

Through our District’s partnership with Antelope Valley College we are able to offer 9-12th grade students dual enrollment opportunities on our campus or remotely online.

We have two asynchronous music courses to offer during the Spring semester.
Music 103 - The History of Rock and Roll and Music 108 - The History of Hip Hop

If you are interested in taking a course, please use the links provided in the email sent from the counseling department. Please sign up by Friday December 20th. The counseling team will send out more information via email regarding the necessary enrollment steps.

Please see the attached flyers for the QR code

Senior Students and Parents,

We will be providing an Antelope Valley College application workshop on campus Tuesday, January 21st. Students can sign up to receive one on one support from the VHS Counseling team complete their Fall 2025 application. We will be meeting in the library during 3 & 4th period.

Students can sign up using the QR Code in the flyer or using the link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXb5rbs4PKG1_FgPnOFJOS-jPbfveMdo_8ImfwGYrr875tpA/viewform?usp=header

Please have the following information ready:

• A personal email account
• Home Address
• When your present stay in California began
• Social security # (you may still apply without one)
• Residency status: (Ex: permanent residency info)

Upcoming Events:

• TAYstock Together - Lancaster, Nov.23, 2024 (Flyer Attached)
• Winter Gift Giveaway - Palmdale, Dec. 7th, 2024 (Flyer Attached)

Ongoing Resources:

• Penny Lane Tay Center for Ages 16-25 (Flyers Attached)
• Tutoring for All Subjects and All Ages, Lancaster, CA
• Antelope Valley Food Pantries (Flyers Attached)

Good morning Mustangs,

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

The AB 469 legislation requires all California senior students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), to complete an application for the California Dream Act (CADAA), or to “opt-out” prior to the end of their senior year. Students will be expected to submit proof of their FAFSA submission, their CADAA submission, or a signed opt-out.

All senior students MUST complete either the FAFSA/CADAA application OR the Opt-out form by March 1st.

Please review the attached information regarding the FAFSA/CADAA. If you need assistance completing your FAFSA application, we will be holding a workshop with College of the Canyons representatives on January 22nd at 5:00 PM. Please register for the workshop using this link, or Scan the QR code on the flyer.

Attachments:
FAFSA_or_CADAA_Opt-Out_Form_%282%29.pdf (82.5 KB)
FAFSA_Workshop_%281%29.pdf (1631.7 KB)

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR CAP AND GOWN!

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO ORDER NOW-
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1017767/Vasquez-High-School/

SPECIAL DATES
Week of May 26-29- Senior Finals (schedule to be announced later)

May 29th, 2025 4:00pm - 2:00am
Grad Night will be held at Universal Studios. Tickets are $120
May 31st, 2025 approx. 6:30 to 10:00pm (exact times will be determined later)
PROM will take place at The Queen Mary, Long Beach. Tickets are $150
We have the option to arrive early to tour the ship and take pictures. Parents will be welcome to come take pictures. More information to come
June 3rd, 2025 6:00pm
Senior Sunset (more details to come later)
June 4th, 2025 Graduation Day!
8:00 am Senior Grad Practice
10:00 am Senior Grad Walk
6:30 pm Graduation Ceremony

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Senior class is in dire need of raising funds for all of their Senior events. Please encourage your child to participate in all fundraisers. Together, we can help make their last year of High School a memorable one while keeping costs low. Please note that we also accept donations. A little here and a little there goes a long way!!! Additionally, if you have any ideas about successful fundraisers that will also bring our community together, please reach out.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Vasquez Seniors!

It’s time to order your Cap & Gown, Announcements, 2025 Grad gear, and Class Jewelry. Order catalogs have been 📪 MAILED HOME.

Please reach out to Dr. Smith with interest.

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