Spartan Weekly Update Nov 4 - 9
Week at a Glance
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, November 4
ODD Day
Tuesday, November 5
Non-Student Day- No School
Wednesday, November 6
Even Day
Fundraiser: VP Aquatics @ Islands 11am-close
Thursday, November 7
ODD Day
Friday, November 8
EVEN Day
College Visit - Hope Int'l University Period 0 & 2 - Library
Saturday, November 9
Saturday School 8-12 pm-Room 205
Administration Updates
ASVAB TEST - FREE TO VPHS STUDENTS NOV. 19
The ASVAB test is scheduled for VPHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors ONLY on:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 9:26 a.m. in the VPHS Library
*This voluntary test runs for approximately 3 hours
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO TAKE THIS TEST
*Sign up in the library with Mrs. Tredo*
E-BIKE PERMIT PROGRAM - STARTS NOV. 4
New E-Bike Rider? Plan to attend the next E-Bike Safety Course on Thurs. Nov. 14 at Lunch in the Library
College Visit this Week - Hope Int'l University Nov. 8
Representatives from Hope International University in Fullerton will be on campus this Friday, November 8 during periods 0 and 2. Please see Mrs. Tredo in the library for a permission slip if you are interested in attending.
DOUBLE DETENTIONS IN NOVEMBER
DETENTIONS AND SATURDAYS SERVED IN NOVEMBER WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS
View the DETENTION LIST for students who have earned at least 1 Detention. Detentions must be served by students to avoid being placed on the LOSS OF ACTIVITIES LIST.
Students are assigned detention based on:
Marked late (TARDY) to class
Skipping class (Ditching)
Discipline consequences
STUDENTS WITH 4 OR MORE DETENTIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SATURDAY SCHOOL
You can serve detentions by:
SERVING LUNCH DETENTION
ATTENDING MATH TUTORING
VIEW THE DETENTION LIST FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 28, 2024
Questions? See Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PHYSICAL STUDENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
For increased safety of our students on campus, VPHS Admin and Security Team are beginning to scan student ID cards as they leave campus on a "short day" or "athletic" period. Student ID numbers are scanned and our 5-star system keeps a log of exit times each day.
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
For the 2025 AP exams, students at Villa Park High School will be registering online. Online Exam registration will begin on Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM and end on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM. The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. Even if you do not plan to take the AP exam, you need to complete both steps to access the
College Board’s AP resources. Both steps must be completed in order to have AP exams ordered:
- Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/052279. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
- Step 2: Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
Spartan Activities
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
On November 1 and 2, Mexicans celebrate Dia de Muertos. It is a day to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. An altar is made on which people place pictures, candles, flowers and the favorite foods of our loved ones who are no longer with us.
Students in Spanish club and all Spanish classes made papel picado, paper flowers, mini ofrendas and colored skulls or alebrijes for the school ofrenda/altar. Spanish club hung the papel picado and set up the altar in the breezeway. Ballet Folklorico performed a few dances in the quad for the school to see.
📸 credit: Villa Park TV students Sheirly Hernandez, Meirly Hernandez, and Chris Ly, Jameson Fairington
VPHS Theater Arts Fall Production: "Animal Farm"
Tickets are now on sale for VPHS Theater Arts production of "Animal Farm." Get your tickets online today!
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Showtimes:
Friday 11/22 @ 6pm in the PAC
Saturday 11/23 @ 6pm in the PAC
Sunday 11/24 @ 2pm in the PAC
See's Candy Senior Class Fundraiser - Store Open Until Nov. 11
Our holiday See's Candy fundraiser is underway. You have until November 11 to purchase sweet treats for yourself and as holiday gifts - to be delivered prior to Thanksgiving. Please see the attached flyer for the QR code to order!
Counselors' Corner
College Planning Checklist
Parent vs. Student Responsibilities
Which College Admission Process best suits you?
Counselor Assignments & Contacts 2024-2025
A - C - Lauren Bartelli
D - H - Jeremy Bulrice
I - M - Jason Pham
N - R - Shasta Campbell
S - Z - Doreen Valentin
Spartan Wellspace - Agnes Cimino
VPHS Staff Dresses Up for Halloween🎃
Athletics
This Week In Sports
Girls Tennis
This week, our girl's tennis team played in the Freeway League Individual prelims on Monday at Sunny Hills High School.
Boys Water Polo
On Tuesday, Boy's Water Polo played in round 1 of CIF and lost to Dana Hills 2-10. That was the last game of their season, Congratulations to the team, they had an amazing year!
Cross Country
Wednesday, our Cross Country team traveled to Yorba Regional Park to run in the Century Conference Finals.
Football
The Frosh/Soph football team played Newport Harbor at home on Thursday and won their game with a score of 41 to 6. The JV team traveled to Newport Harbor on Thursday and won their game 53 to 20. The Varsity team played Newport Harbor at home on Friday and won with a score of 46 to 21 . They will be playing Friday at Home (Fred Kelly Stadium) in round 1 of CIF against Vista Murietta HS @7pm
Athlete of the Week
Senior Night Nov. 1, 2024
VPHS MINI DANCE CLINIC - Feb. 1, 2025
We can’t wait to dance with you again this year! Join us for our Mini Dancer Clinic! All students grades TK-8th are invited! Dancers will learn a halftime routine at our clinic and perform at a Spartan basketball game halftime!
Support VPHS Cheer
Support VPHS Baseball
Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser
Reserve your Pie by November 19th.
Click the order form to download.
Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Purchase a Christmas Tree, Wreath, and Garland from VPHS Boosters.
Orders Due Nov. 8
Click the order form to download.
Interested in Joining a Sport?
Contact our Athletic Director, Tom Fox tfox@orangeusd.org
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.
If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:
- VPHS Boys Basketball
- VPHS Girls Basketball
- VPHS Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Wrestling
- VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
- VPHS Cheer & Stunt
- VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
- VPHS esports
- VPHS Football (Fall)
- VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- VPHS Baseball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
- VPHS Softball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
- VPHS Track & Field (Spring)
Thank You To Our Cheer Sponsor
Upcoming Events
Nov. 5: Non-Student Day
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.
Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.
Free and Public Education Notice
Section 5 of Article IX of the state of California constitution guarantees students a "free public education". Any requests financial requests from coaches or teachers shall be donations and therefore not required to participate.
Villa Park is a public school, which means we offer a free public education. Any fees attached to events, such as field trips, are requested as a donation from families. Your child will not be excluded from the event if you are unable to donate for a school day field trip or program.
OUSD Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination (UCP)
Orange Unified School District annually notifies its students, employees, parents or guardians of its students, the district advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials, and other interested parties of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) process.
The UCP Annual Notice is available on the district's website.
The Orange Unified School District is primarily responsible for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group, and all programs and activities that are subject to the UCP.
Villa Park High School Assistant Principal | Curriculum & Instruction