Panther Press

School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025

VHS Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Nov. 1 - No School

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day, No School

Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23 - Jan 7 - Winter Break

Happy Friday, Panthers!

We are at the end of another great week, and we have been busy trying to beat the heat! As more hot days come this year, please remind your students to bring a refillable water bottle with ice, which they can fill at our many bottle-filling stations on campus. We modify our outdoor activities when heat advisories are released, but it's always important for learning to stay hydrated.

Our students are showing excellent goal setting and motivation skills by using our new Flex Time period to achieve their learning targets! Ask your student how they intend to use this valuable time. You can even encourage them to bring a silent reading book or use our online library catalog to find something exciting to read!

Have a happy weekend, Panthers, and stay cool!

Mrs. Ratliff

Join us on September 11 from 6-8pm for our Back to School night! ans bring your appetite - Our amazing PTSA will have Olga's Food Truck and Beachin' Boba Truck here for purchase! Specialty meetings will begin at 5:30pm.

Join our Principal, Megan Ratliff at monthly meetings!

Parking passes will be available starting next week on September 3.

Students will need to do the following:

• Before school, from 7:45 - 8:20, park in a visitor space in the front parking lot.
• Bring your license, registration, insurance, Parking Regulations Form and Start Smart certificate
• Once these documents are processed, a Campus Assistant will place a sticker on your car.
• Soft launch of parking enforcement to start September 9 with warnings. Hard launch of parking enforcement September 16.

Please email janielbrown@vistausd.org or leahpower@vistausd.org with any questions.

See below for information on our Start Smart Safe Driving program. This is a requirement for those students that wish to park on campus. Students must attend with a parent or guardian, and can attend sessions at either VHS or RBV! See below for more information. Use the QR Codes to register for a session!

Missed your chance to get school pictures? We have an on campus make up day on September 13. Order picture packages with the QR Code below!

The eligibility list will be posted on Sept. 13.

Can I see my counselor to change my schedule?

• Counselors are seeing students with schedule gaps, inappropriate placement, failed classes, or summer school completions. We do not accommodate teacher or period swaps.

When can I drop my AP/IB/Honors class?

• Students can start the drop process on August 19th using the attached add/drop form. This form requires signatures from the teacher, parent, and student. The deadline to submit is September 20th to the counseling center.

What if I want to change my elective class?

• In spring 2024, we collected signed course requests for electives. Therefore, elective changes are not available.

How do I contact my counselor?

• You can email us or stop by during lunch, before, or after school. Counselor contact details are attached.

Counselor Support:

• We’re here for academics, social-emotional learning, and college/career planning. Our wellness center and school social worker are also available. We’ll be starting our lessons soon, beginning with seniors, and will meet with all students individually in the fall and spring.

ADD/DROP FORM

Need Help with Applications or Financial Aid paperwork? Come to C13 after school on Wednesdays starting Sept. 18!

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

When: Wednesday October 30, 2024

Where: Vista High School S-Flex (S 203 and S 204)

Time: 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $20 payable at Total Registration: https://user.totalregistration.net/register/psat/get_student_email_status.php?ceeb=053675&isSchool=1

About the PSAT:

The PSAT or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a great tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. Vista High School recommends that students take the PSAT/NMSQT in order to receive feedback about strengths and weaknesses, enter the competition for National Merit Scholar scholarships (11th graders) and to help prepare for the SAT.

Registration:

For the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT, students at Vista High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.

Online Exam registration will begin on Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM and end on Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/053675 to register . To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end.

Payment:

Vista High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a debit 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.

Deadlines:

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

• Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM - Registration Begins

• Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Registration Ends

• Mon, Sep 23, 2024 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.

Please contact Ms Ola Hadi, olahadi@vistausd.org , if you have questions.

Registration Site:

https://user.totalregistration.net/register/psat/get_student_email_status.php?ceeb=053675&isSchool=1

Welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your VISTA HIGH SCHOOL store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.

Happy shopping, VISTA HIGH SCHOOL fan!

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Please use the designated drop off area in the new parking lot for dropping off in the morning and picking up students after school. Other locations, such as Bobier Ave and neighboring business lots are not monitored for safety and have the right to tow. We staff our lots with Campus Assistants and Administrators who can assure your student has a safe entry and exit from school. Thank you!

Join the PTSA! The VHS PTSA is instrumental in organizing and assisting with a variety of school events and functions. Use the QR Code below to join! If you would like PTSA swag, check out their PTSA STORE

• Interested in joining the Academic Team? The Academic Team competes against other schools in trivia. Are you really good in at least one subject in school? You should join! We meet Mondays at lunch in D13.

• Attention CSF members! Fall 2024 applications are NOW OPEN, due September 10th for all new and returning members. Late submissions must wait until January to re-apply. Need help? Visit T303 or email Ms. Brooks. Join the Google Classroom with code: pinqr7g. Be sure to upload your application, Service Log (if applicable), and payment receipt.
  

• Anyone interested in learning about being a lawyer? Want to experience a real courtroom and take on a real case? Come check out what it takes to be part of a Mock Trial Team during lunch on Wed. August 28th room D18. Those who have experience from Criminal Class come and check it out; however, no experience is necessary.

• Come to BSU! Our Black Student Union is a welcoming group for students of all races and ethnicities. We meet during lunch on Fridays in room S103. See Ms Vancelette if you have questions!

• Panthers After Hours is Now Open! Join us in Room I13 before & after school for a fun and supportive environment. Enjoy homework help, games, relaxation, and more! The weight room is also open daily before and after school. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! We hope to see you there!

• Attention Gamers! The Panthers After Hours Esports/Video Gaming program has started and is open to all students Monday thru Friday from 3:30 to 4:30pm in room M14. Gaming includes Fortnite, Madden, FIFA, Apex, Smash Bros, and more!

• Science Olympiad! Interested in robotics, chemistry and other science related topics? See Mr. Darling in T201 for more information on this club!

Panther After Hours program is every morning and after school! Get homework assistance, play in the Game Room, join a club and much more! See calendar below!

Playing a sport next year? Make sure you submit or roll over your physical to home campus! The sooner the better - see below for more details.

Purchase them online using this QR Code!

PSST World is an on-line platform that allows students to report anything worrisome without fear. Using PSST World, students can report any range of concerning behaviors and incidents that they have seen, heard, or experienced. When a report is made, a message is immediately sent to our safety team and they will reach out to site administration for follow up.

Go HERE to check it out or to make a report.

The School Accountability Report Card is now available for review here https://vhs.vistausd.org/ and a hard copy will be made available upon request at our front office.

23-24 SARC Vista High School

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide Spanish

This is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. It is important that parents are aware of the privacy policy and our adherence to the ethical monitoring policy.

Hapara Parent Letter English

Hapara Parent Letter Spanish

Community Resources

Wavecrest Cafe Meals

San Diego Food Bank

Brother Benno Oceanside Services

Vista Teen Outreach

Vista Community Clinic

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

North County Lifeline Community Resources

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Email: teachername@vistausd.org
Website: http://vhs.vistausd.org
Location: 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 726-5611