Spartan Weekly Update Oct. 14-18
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, October 14
EVEN Day
Tuesday, October 15
ODD Day
Boise State University Visit - Zero Period Library
Wednesday, October 16
Minimum Day ALL PERIODS
End of 1st Quarter
No Lunch Detention
USC College Visit - Zero & 2nd Period Library
Thursday, October 17
ODD Day
Friday, October 18
EVEN Day
Vanguard University Visit - Zero Period Library
VPHS EARNS MOST IMPROVED ATTENDANCE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2024
Villa Park High School has been recognized by OUSD for Most Improved Attendance among its cohort schools for August and September 2024 as shown in comparing attendance rates from the 2023-2024 school year. We have placed a priority on student accountability and promoting consistent attendance, which increases success in the classroom. The OUSD Most Improved Attendance Trophy has been placed for display in the Counseling Office. Pictured is Principial McCuistion, Assistant Principal Mr. Pongco, and AP Secretary Mrs. Zlaket from Oct. 7. Great job, Spartans!
VPHS Earns AP Honors Bronze 2024
On October 1st, Villa Park High School was notified that it was being recognized by the College Board as a 2024 AP Honor Roll school. This prestigious recognition demonstrates Villa Park’s strong commitment to academic excellence.
The award is presented based on three factors: College Culture, College Credit, and College Optimization. The level of College Culture is determined by the number of students attending VPHS that take at least 1 Advanced Placement course. In this category, VPHS earned Bronze status. The level of College Credit is determined by the number of students that earn college credit by passing AP Exams. In this area, VPHS earned Silver status. Finally, the level of College Optimization is determined by students that have taken at least 5 Advanced Placement courses over their time at VPHS. In this category, VPHS earned the highest possible level of status: Platinum!
Overall, VPHS was ranked as a Bronze level status school for 2024. Great work, Spartan Scholars!
STUDENT DETENTION LIST - Oct. 14, 2024
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 14, 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
October E-Bike Safety Lunch Presentations
The VPHS E-Bike Permit Program is starting in November and requires all E-Bike riders to attend a safety presentation before receiving a parking permit. This month (October), VPHS is hosting two lunch presentations in the LIBRARY from OC Sheriffs. Students in attendance will fulfill the safety requirement for their E-Bike permit.
- THURSDAY OCTOBER 24
(Students who attended the September 11 E-Bike presentation have already met the safety requirement)
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.
Register to Vote
The Student Voter Registration was created to ensure every school in California provides eligible students with a meaningful opportunity to register, or pre-register, to vote. The Secretary of State's office contacts schools annually to gather contact information as required by Elections Code and to provide voter registration cards, when requested.
Pre-Registration is available to CA students ages 16-17 who want to be future voters.
Aliza Randall-Health Clerk
Written by: Alexander Tran
Graduating from Irvine Valley College as an Early Child Education major, Mrs. Randall currently serves Villa Park High School as a Health Clerk. Prior to attending Irvine Valley College, Mrs. Randall attended Lakeside High School where she was active in the school’s tennis team, Mock Trial, and ping pong club. She graduated from Lakeside in 2013 with a handful of experiences that would ultimately prepare her for the job that she has here on campus. This is especially true as it speaks to Mrs. Randall’s longtime history in tutoring, volunteering, and working with special needs students. When asked about what drives her passion for students, Mrs. Randall believes it would be getting to know them and especially helping underserved groups on campus. Outside of work, Mrs. Randall enjoys playing the guitar, photography, and going to Disneyland.
John Carcich-Math Teach & Aquatics Coach
Written by: Alexander Tran
Graduating from Villa Park High School in 1986, Coach Carcich has a longstanding athletic history here at VP. While attending Villa Park High School, Coach Carcich was a lettered aquatic athlete in both Water Polo and Swimming. He would continue his passion for aquatics at Loyola Marymount University, where he played D1 Men’s Water Polo. At Loyola Marymount University, Coach Carcich majored in Business; a testament to his current position as a math teacher. Besides his 29 years of educational service, Coach Carcich is also Villa Park High School’s head aquatics coach, which includes our Boys and Girls Water Polo; and Boys and Girls Swim. Under his tenure as head coach, the Orange County Register would dub Villa Park High School’s aquatic program as a “perennial power”. Looking back at his educational and athletic contributions to Villa Park High School, Coach Carcich has long believed that seeing scholar athletes succeed and helping them achieve their goals is the most pertinent part of his position. Coach Carcich is also an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys the beach and the mountains. When he’s not playing or coaching aquatic sports, Coach Carcich is probably watching his favorite baseball teams: the Angels and Dodgers.
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.
EARN YOUR AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AT VPHS
Did you know that Villa Park High School offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program?
At VPHS, students with a passion for academic excellence and a drive for success can delve into the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a rigorous two-year course of study. Designed to hone the critical skills essential for college-bound AP/Honors students, this program offers two distinct AP Capstone awards: AP Seminar and AP Research.
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)
Oct. 16: End of 1st Quarter - Minimum Day 0-6
Oct. 28-Nov 1: Red Ribbon Week
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.
