The Acorn

Dear AOC Families,

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! We will have a ROOTS PTA meeting in October. Dates TBA. We hope that you will be able to join us!

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, 9/12-12th Grade Parents/ Guardians Counseling Information Night
• Tuesday, 9/19 and Wednesday, 9/20- Students in Freshman Seminar and Advisement will watch a "Lock Down Drill" video and discuss what they will do in this type of emergency situation.
• Friday, 9/22-Welcome Back Dance at Rancho Pico from 6-9pm-All AOC Students welcome and FREE

Have a wonderful week! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our main office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Juliet Fine

Principal of AOC

(661) 362-3056

jfine@hartdistrict.org

661-362-3056

October 2: No School (one day fall break for AOC classes)

October 13: End of 1st Quarter

October 16: 2nd Quarter begins

November 9: End of 2nd Quarter Progress Report Period

November 10: No School for AOC and COC -- Veterans Day

November 20-24: No School for AOC this week-- Thanksgiving week

December 14: Last day of final exams for AOC

December 14: End of 2nd Quarter

December 15: No School -- Teacher Work Day

December 18 - January 5: No School (Winter Break) for AOC

All AOC Students are Invited to the "Welcome Back Dance" on 9/22 from 6-9pm at Rancho Pico JHS

College Rep Visits

This week we have two college rep visits. One is virtual, via zoom, the other is in-person. These information sessions are a chance for students to meet a representative from the specific college and learn more about the campus.

Friday, September 15th (7:45am-8:45am); Students can attend 1 as they are being offered concurrently.

• Hamilton College is visiting our campus on Friday, September 15th from 7:45-8:45am in AOC Room 102. If you are interested, please be on campus at that time. No registration needed.
• UC Santa Barbara is hosting a virtual session, via ZOOM on Friday, September 15th from 7:45-8:45am. Registration is required for the virtual session;
• Juniors and Seniors registration link is on Google Classroom
• 9th and 10th grade students, if you are interested in receiving the link, please provide your name to Ms. Perkins by Wednesday 9/13.

National Portfolio Day

For students interested in applying to art schools and programs: Launch your future in art and design! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities. This year San Diego and Los Angeles are hosting events in-person. We encourage families to attend. More details below with links:

1. Saturday, November 11, 2023 (12pm-4pm) in San Diego hosted by Laguna College of Art & Design (LCAD); https://nationalportfolioday.org/schedule/nov-11-sandiego
2. Sunday, November 12, 2023 (12pm-4pm) in Los Angeles hosted by Art Center College of Design; https://nationalportfolioday.org/schedule/nov-12-losangeles

California State University (CSU) "College Night"

The CSU is hosting CSU College Nights to meet with campus representatives and learn about how to get ready for college. Parents, guardians, and family members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the CSU system. Register at https://www.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/explore-the-csu.aspx

Tuesday, September 19
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Parking: $15

12th Grade Families

Please join us this Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6pm via Zoom for a "Class of 2024 Parent Night." Below are some topics we will cover:

• Deadlines and timeline for college applications
• Financial Aid application preparation
• How to support your seniors (with a student guest panel and Mr. Wilhelm, SEL Liaison)

If you cannot attend, slides will be emailed to all 12th grade families within a week of the presentation. Link to join, if available: https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/85840761645?pwd=VGxKMmwvZ2orOHVZTUlVYzJRUUhrZz09

Academy of the Canyons (AOC) will hold their graduation for our middle college high school students and families on May 30th, 2023 at 6:00pm at the College of the Canyons in the Performing Arts Center.

College of the Canyons Commencement Ceremony for students receiving AA degrees will be held on June 2nd. More information will be provided in the Spring for our 12th grade families.

We want to let you know of a new service available to all students who might benefit from the program.

The District is partnering with Hazel Health to provide FREE mental health services to all students. Parents can register their students to meet with a licensed therapist virtually from their home at my.hazel.co/hartdistrict/info or by calling 1-800-764-2935. Referrals can also be generated by a school counselor, school social worker, or wellness coordinator.

More information is available on the District website at https://www.hartdistrict.org/apps/pages/HazelHealth

DRESS CODE (EC 35183)

CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA GENERAL (CE 35183)

The Governing Board believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive
learning environment. The Board expects students to give proper attention to personal
cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they
participate. Students’ clothing must not present a health or safety hazard or a distraction which
would interfere with the educational process. When gangs constitute a danger to students, the
superintendent or designee may restrict student dress and grooming as necessary to
comply with Board policy related to gang activity.

In accordance with education code 35183.5, each school site shall allow for outdoor use during
the school day, articles of sun-protective clothing, including, but not limited to, hats. Each school
site may set a policy related to the type of sun protective clothing, including, but not limited to,
hats, that pupils will be allowed to use outdoors. Specific clothing and hats determined by the
School District or school site to be gang-related or inappropriate apparel may be prohibited by
the dress code policy. Each school site shall allow pupils the use of sunscreen during
the school day without a physician’s note or prescription. Each school site may set a policy
related to the use of sunscreen of pupils during the school day.

Students are expected to dress appropriately and be well groomed as contributing members of
a productive learning environment. Students are expected to give proper attention to personal
cleanliness and to wear clothes that are suitable for the school activities in which they
participate.

The dress code is gender neutral and the schools will strive to enforce it consistently among all
students. Minimum Safe Attire, Student attire and grooming must permit the student to
participate in learning without posing a risk to the health or safety of any student or school
district personnel.

1. Students must wear clothing that completely covers the chest, torso, undergarments,
private areas, and bottom.
2. Shirts, tops, and dresses must have straps.
3. Clothes must be suitable for any scheduled course that may have unique hazards or
require specialized safety gear.
4. Safe footwear must be worn.
5. Students will not wear clothing or accessories that depict or advocate for violence,
criminal activity, alcohol or drug use, pornography, hate speech, or gang-related activity
(including professional sports wear and colors identified by the Santa Clarita Sheriff as
gang affiliated).
6. Clothing and accessories will not violate the Wm. S. Hart UHSD anti-discrimination
policy.
7. Students may not wear clothing or accessories that obscure the face with the exception
of approved religious items.

CÓDIGO DE VESTIMENTA GENERAL (CE 35183)

El Consejo de Administración cree que la vestimenta y el aseo personal adecuados contribuyen
a un entorno de aprendizaje productivo. El Consejo espera que los alumnos presten la debida
atención a su aseo personal y que lleven la ropa adecuada para las actividades escolares en
las que participan. La vestimenta de los alumnos no debe suponer un peligro para la salud o la
seguridad ni una distracción que interfiera en el proceso educativo. Cuando las pandillas
constituyan un peligro para los alumnos, el superintendente o la persona designada podrán
restringir la vestimenta y el aseo de los alumnos según sea necesario para cumplir con la política de la Junta relacionada con la actividad de las pandillas.

De acuerdo con el código de educación 35183.5, cada sitio escolar deberá permitir el uso al
aire libre durante el día escolar, de artículos de ropa que protejan del sol, incluyendo, pero no
limitado a, sombreros. Cada sitio escolar puede establecer una política relacionada con el tipo
de ropa protectora contra el sol, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, sombreros, que los alumnos se
les permitirá usar al aire libre. Ropa y sombreros específicos determinados por el Distrito
Escolar o el sitio escolar como ropa relacionada con pandillas o inapropiada pueden ser
prohibidos por la política del código de vestimenta. Cada centro escolar permitirá a los alumnos
el uso de protector solar durante el día escolar sin una nota o prescripción médica. Cada centro escolar podrá establecer una política relacionada con el uso de protección solar de los alumnos durante la
jornada escolar.

Se espera que los alumnos se vistan adecuadamente y estén bien arreglados como miembros
que contribuyen a un entorno de aprendizaje productivo. Se espera que los alumnos presten la
debida atención a su aseo personal y que lleven la ropa adecuada para las actividades
escolares en las que participan.

El código de vestimenta es neutro en cuanto al género y las escuelas se esforzarán por
aplicarlo de forma coherente entre todos los estudiantes. Vestimenta mínima segura, La
vestimenta y el aseo personal de los estudiantes deben permitirles participar en el aprendizaje
sin que supongan un riesgo para la salud o la seguridad de cualquier estudiante o del personal
del distrito escolar.

1. Los estudiantes deben usar ropa que cubra completamente el pecho, el torso, la ropa
interior, las áreas privadas y el trasero.
2. las camisas, tops y vestidos deben tener tirantes.
3. La ropa debe ser adecuada para cualquier curso programado que pueda tener peligros
únicos o que requiera equipo de seguridad especializado.
4. Se debe llevar un calzado seguro.
5. Los alumnos no llevarán ropa o accesorios que representen o hagan apología de la
violencia, la actividad delictiva, el consumo de alcohol o drogas, la pornografía, la incitación
al odio o la actividad relacionada con las pandillas (incluida la ropa deportiva profesional y
los colores identificados por el Sheriff de Santa Clarita como afiliados a pandillas).
6. La ropa y los accesorios no violarán la política antidiscriminatoria de Wm. S. Hart UHSD.
7. Los alumnos no podrán usar ropa o accesorios que oculten el rostro, con la excepción de
artículos religiosos aprobados.

Hey Acorns! Make this a year to remember because in this book, everyone gets to be the main character! Just as a reminder, yearbooks can be purchased from Ms. Perkins at the Front Office for $70 in exact cash or check payable to AOC. Be sure to get your yearbook soon before prices go up!

Attention seniors! Pricing for senior tributes are out now! You can purchase a full spread for $220, one page for $110, a half page for $60, and a quarter page for $30. The submission deadline for senior tributes is on December 8th, and all senior tributes must be purchased from Ms. Perkins at the front office in exact cash or check payable to AOC.

Please fill out the Google form below if you are interested in buying a Senior Tribute. Senior Tributes are on a first come, first serve basis due to the limited book capacity. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at aocyearbook@hartdistrict.org.

Senior Tributes Google Form: https://forms.gle/sbdKt9JpbdUaFVzE7

​~AOC Yearbook~

Located on the campus of College of the Canyons, AOC is proud to be the middle college high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District serving students 9th-12th grades in the Santa Clarita Valley. Students have the opportunity to earn between 24 and 44 transferable college units, prior to receiving their high school diplomas. Upon graduation, the majority of Academy students pursue their post high school education by continuing at COC and completing their college transfer requirements in only one year after high school. Other AOC students go directly into a four-year university, bringing their community college units with them and placing themselves well into their freshman and sophomore years at the college level. While attending AOC as a high school student, community college tuition is waived for established California residents.

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