The Acorn
Message from Academy of the Canyons' Principal, Dr. Fine
Weeks of 1/21-1/26
I hope that you had a great weekend! Here is the student bulletin. This Friday is a Mon/Wed. schedule.
We hope that you can join us at "Coffee with the Principal". It's this Friday at 9:10am in UCEN. Please feel free to bring us any questions you have about AOC.
Upcoming Events
- January 26th- Coffee with the Principal at 9:10am in UCEN
- February 2nd- 7:30am-10am, 9th grade PE testing. Dress in PE Clothes for the morning.
- February 3rd- Last day of COC winter term
- February 5th- First day of COC spring term (all students)
- February 16th-No School for AOC Students
- February 19th-President's Holiday
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Dr. Juliet Fine
Principal of AOC
(661) 362-3056
661-362-3056
Carla Tuttle, Office Manager/ Registrar- ctuttle@hartdistrict.org
Message from our Counselor, Ms. Grijalva
Welcome back, AOC families. This semester Ms. Grijalva meets with all 10th and 11th grade students from January 23rd-March 15th. The appointment link will be available Monday. During these meetings, students will create/edit their AOC Education Plans that map out their AOC/COC classes for the next few semesters. I know many of you are making summer plans so please see below with some grade specific information. Should students have questions, I have walk-in hours Monday-Thursday from 11am-12pm
9th Grade Students
- 9th grade students can NOT take COC summer classes. This is not part of the agreement with COC and AOC.
- 9th grade students can take College and Career Readiness (CCR/CTE) classes through the Hart District. More information will be provided in late-February about these classes. They take place in July.
- Those currently enrolled in AOC's HA2T class have an opportunity to take a summer Geometry class (based on math department recommendation and STEM interest.) If invited, you will receive an email in late-February. If invited, the class will take place in July. It is online with online LIVE testing and commits students to taking higher level math courses at COC. This class is only for AOC students as the district does not have "get-ahead" classes over the summer.
10th Grade Students/11th Grade Students
- Appointments to meet with Ms. Grijalva begin on January 23rd. During Advisement, students will be able to sign-up. These "Grijalva Appointments" are meant to create/edit their AOC Education plan.
- 10th grade students can begin taking COC summer classes this year. If a student wants to take a summer COC class, please make sure that they see me by Feb.14 so that we can plan accordingly.
- Planning college visits? Take advantage of the NACAC National College Fairs. They offer in-person and virtual college fairs
- Next local fair: February 13, 2024 at the Pasadena Convention Center (two sessions: 9am-1pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm; Website to register: https://www.nacacattend.org/24GreaterLosAngeles)
- COC Summer Session dates are not published yet (usually there are 4 different sessions), if they follow last year's schedule it will be as follows. Class selection will be discussed during your child's "Grijalva Appointment"
- COC SUMMER TENTATIVE DATES
- Summer Session 1: June 3 – July 6 (5 weeks)
Summer Session 2: June 10 – August 3 (8 weeks)
Summer Session 3: June 17 – July 20 (5 weeks)
Summer Session 4: July 15 – August 17 (5 weeks)
12th Grade Students
- Ms. Grijalva will visit Advisement once a month to review college follow-up steps. The January visit was last week and a copy of the slides presented are available on the Counseling Google Classroom
- Mid-year reports are scheduled to be sent to colleges on January 27th.
- If you have not done so yet, don't forget to complete a FAFSA at studentaid.gov to receive federal/state funds and possibly merit aid offers from colleges that admit a student.
- Students: remember to check your emails and all college portals
Coffee with the Principal on 1/26 at 9:10am
Please join us for "Coffee with the Principal" on 1/26 at 9:10am at UCEN. Coffee with the Principal is an informal chat with Principal, Dr. Fine and AOC staff.
January Culture and Climate Newsletter from Ira Rouinsaville
Traffic Safety at AOC
We greatly appreciate all of our parents that are patiently following the traffic pattern at AOC! It helps keep students safe and makes the line move more efficiently. For parents in a rush, COC respectfully asks that we are not dropping off AOC students in any location. It blocks COC staff from parking and moving about the parking lot. Thank you so much for your help with this and for following the line. Thank you again for your patience! It is so greatly appreciated!
Welcome Breana Bartl, New Wellness Coordinator at AOC in Wellness Room
Academy of the Canyons
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