January 20 - No School: MLK Jr. Day

January 21 - No Late Start Schedule (Regular Mon/Fri. Schedule)

January 22-24 - Semester 1 Finals (Schedule Below - No Off-Campus Passes issued)

February 4 - No Late Start Schedule (Regular Mon/Fri. Schedule)

February 7 - No School: Student Free Day (Staff Development)

February 10 - No School: Lincoln Day

February 11 - No Late Start Schedule (Regular Mon/Fri. Schedule)

February 17 - No School: President's Day

Please note that all students are dismissed at 12:55 p.m. each day. No Off-Campus Passes will be issued during finals.

S1 = Semester 1 Grade

The end of Semester 1 is January 24, 2025. This is the grade that will show on the student’s transcript (not including PE or TA). Semester 1 grades adjust as teachers add new graded assignments after November 1st. It is a cumulative grade which combines Quarter 1 grades and Quarter 2 grades.

This period is built into our bell schedule (30 min period between 3rd and 4th period, every Wednesday and Thursday). Students have an opportunity to get additional assistance with their assignments or topics in which they are struggling, and they are encouraged to take advantage of this time. Students must visit one of their six teachers’ classrooms. Seats will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Students are not permitted to enter a classroom in which they are not currently enrolled.

These resources are available to you at no cost—take advantage of them to get extra support and enhance your learning anytime!

• Torrance Library* – Get live tutoring, homework help, skills building, and FAFSA assistance through Brainfuse HelpNow, covering subjects like math, science, writing, and test prep. (Torrance City residents only)

• LA County Library* – Access free online tutoring for grades K-12, with help in math, science, reading/writing, and test prep from 1 PM to 10 PM.

• Khan Academy – Explore free video lessons and practice exercises on a variety of subjects, including math, science, and history, to learn at your own pace.

*Students need to register for a FREE library card before accessing the Torrance or LA County library resources.

Want to know more about what's happening on the THS campus? Information about Student Activities events, fundraisers, and spirit weeks are announced on our Tartar News Video Bulletin on YouTube and our Daily Bulletin. Links can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.

Happy New Year from your Torrance High PTA!

We are working hard to honor Community Members, Reflection Winners and Scholarship Recipients! Scholarships and Reflections Winners will be recognized in February!

this year in addition to the flower Leis https://square.link/u/Mua8xwkC Torrance High PTA will be offering Graduation Lawn Signs https://square.link/u/zUKBr5DV both are $20 each for April, you can also buy them together for the great price of $35 https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLNY6NGWRFDRK/checkout/MQT5MAJISUF6CBCCR2NTMIHI

The easiest thing you can do to support Torrance High's PTA is register your Ralphs Club Card Click! Login to review and click Change Contribution. Search for Torrance High School PTSA or Torrance High School's NPO (Non-Profit Organization) with code JQ642 at https://www.ralphs.com/account/communityrewards

Please check out this site: https://linktr.ee/torrancehighptalinks and if you have any questions please email torrancehighpta@gmail.com

Have an Awesome December!

Your Torrance High PTA Team

Please be considerate during pick up and drop off near the school and district offices. Do not stop at red-painted curbs near the entrances and exits of parking lots or near signs that say No Stopping. The large student parking lot on Plaza Del Amo is open and available and should be used for pick up and drop off.

Please share this message with any family or friends who may be driving your student to and from school. It takes everyone’s participation to pick up and drop off safely according to city traffic laws.