The Acorn

Greetings AOC Families,

I hope that you had a restful weekend. This Friday is a T/TH schedule. Here is the student bulletin for next week.

On Wednesday, College of the Canyons held its annual earthquake drill. Students and staff that were located inside any of COC's buildings or classes participated in the drill.

Click here to order a free lunch for your student through the Hart District. Free lunches are available to all students in the Hart District. Orders must be placed before 8:00am.

Have a wonderful week! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our main office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Juliet Fine

Principal of AOC

(661) 362-3056

jfine@hartdistrict.org

661-362-3056

October 25: Ukulele Final Class Performance

November 1: Non-Student Day for AOC

November 5: COC Registration

November 6/7: AOC Information Meeting for Interested and Incoming 9th Graders, Register Here

November 11: No School for AOC and COC -- Veterans Day

November 15: 2nd Progress Report

November 25-29: No School for AOC this week-- Thanksgiving week

December 19: Last day of final exams for AOC and end of 2nd Quarter

December 20: No School -- Teacher Work Day

December 23 - January 10: No School (Winter Break) for AOC

PSAT (11th Graders)

For those 11th graders who signed up for the PSAT at AOC, this is a reminder that the test is this Saturday, 10/26/24. Please be on campus by 7:15am for check-in.

College Rep Visit

This week we have a college information session. This information session is a chance for students to meet a representative from the specific college and learn more about the campus. UCLA typically sends a student Bruin Ambassador.

• UCLA is visiting our campus on Friday, October 25th from 7:45-8:45 am in AOC Room 102. If you are interested, please be on campus at that time.

Spring 2025 Scheduling

This week we continue working on Spring 2025 scheduling. The majority of student's AOC class schedules remain the same for next semester, but COC classes change. 9th grade students will be pre-assigned COC classes and their printed schedules will be available by the end of the week. Current 10th-12th grade students will be working on finalizing their CNF this week. Formal COC registration is November 5th. More information will be sent out closer to the date regarding fee payment.

College Application Lab (12th Grade)

College Application Lab: Seniors wanting a place to work on college applications or have them checked for submission can join Ms. Grijalva in the AOC Computer Lab on the following dates afterschool from 3pm-4pm: October 21, 23, 28, 30. November dates TBD

Summer Opportunities? Winter is barely around the corner, and yet we're starting to think about next summer! There's more to summer break than taking classes. There are many programs and opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build up their college resume. If this sounds like how you want to spend part of your upcoming summer, then you better begin your research before all the leaves fall--some programs begin accepting applications as soon as the end of October, and many close their applications in early January. To get the brainstorming started, check out the examples curated by the AOC Communications Management student team; then, take your search beyond and find out where your passions, talents, and interests may lead.

Mr. Wilhelm's COMS class filmed a few short videos for admissions season updating our website. Students utilized our newly purchased equipment from Proposition 28 funding. Students have learned how to film, edit, use lighting and sound to create video in our after school enrichment class. And, for our Seniors with Mr. Frame and Mrs. Burton, they presented their Senior Capstone Projects. They did a fantastic job presenting to their peers and gathering feedback on their projects. Well done!

Students are invited to wear their school appropriate Halloween costume. Here are a list of rules for Halloween costumes:

• Costumes should not discriminate or demean any group regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or special needs.
• No gang related attire or accessories are allowed.
• Costumes should be positive and avoid anything that reflects violence or violent acts. Costume selection should be tasteful and in keeping with a positive school climate.
• Costumes should not provide a distraction to the school program. i.e., no revealing costumes such as bathing suits and sleepwear.
• Weapons and facsimile weapons of any type are not allowed.
• Costumes must not impair a student’s vision or movement.
• Masks or hoods that cover your face are not permitted (only during Halloween costume contest).
• Costumes that would completely hide a student’s identity, i.e., a gorilla suit, are not permitted.
• Limited face make-up is permitted. Students may not bring costume make-up to school.
• Costumes depicting drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are not allowed.
• Your child should see Dr. Fine prior to Halloween with specific questions or concerns.

Located on the campus of College of the Canyons, AOC is proud to be the middle college high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District serving students 9th-12th grades in the Santa Clarita Valley. Students have the opportunity to earn between 24 and 44 transferable college units, prior to receiving their high school diplomas. Upon graduation, the majority of Academy students pursue their post high school education by continuing at COC and completing their college transfer requirements in only one year after high school. Other AOC students go directly into a four-year university, bringing their community college units with them and placing themselves well into their freshman and sophomore years at the college level. While attending AOC as a high school student, community college tuition is waived for established California residents.

Email: jfine@hartdistrict.org
Website: https://www.academyofthecanyons.com/
Location: Academy of the Canyons, Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Phone: 661-362-3056
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Academy-of-the-Canyons-Middle-College-High-School-330158873741614
Twitter: @Academy_Canyons