Panther Pursuits: March

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Panther
P u r s u i t s
Newbury Park High School
What’s Inside . . .
black & gold
track meet
fundraiser.............p. 15
tedxconejo
...................p. 15
together
it’s time for some
smooth jazz. ..........p. 17
sage reference
online....................p. 18
for seniors:
events &
deadlines...............p. 22
prom 2012. .............p. 33
super soccer
saturday................p. 39
catalyst’s
SAT boot camp........p. 47
students
can benefit
....p. 47
from your experiences
805 • 498 • 3676 / PFA Newsletter
March / April 2012
From the . . .
Principal's Pen
Dear Panther Family,
It’s spring! At a high school, it seems that the spring means being busier
than ever with activities from the current year, and planning for next
year all at the same time. This year promises to be no exception. It’s
time for track meets, baseball and softball games, swim meets, cheer
tryouts, volleyball, and lacrosse! I hope you will be able to take in some
sporting events with us. Academic Decathlon is happening as this issue
goes to press, and March is the month for Mock Trial as well as Robotics
competitions. Good luck to all! The spring play, concerts, and IB Art Show
will soon be upon us, along with Future Panther Night, Awards, Prom,
Recognitions, and Graduation.
Spring is also time for applying for scholarships! Please encourage
the Senior Panthers at your house to pay attention to deadlines
and to use Naviance, our wonderful online service for college and
career information. We are the only school that offers this wonderful
convenience to students, and this year it will be easier (and greener)
than ever. Thanks to Kris Swavely and Richard Kick, we offer the
application only online. If you would like to donate to the NPHS
Scholarship Foundation, we can promise the money will be well spent
and deeply appreciated.
Parents may want to follow suit and make sure you have an upto-date email address in Zangle. We frequently use email “blasts” for
reminders and important messages, but you won’t receive them if your
email address is not in the system. Log onto Parent Connect and follow
the online instructions. If you need help, ask us.
Our version of “March Madness” is set to start as we go to press.
Counselors will be visiting classes, distributing transcripts and course
selection sheets for students to take home. Please set aside some time to
talk with your teen about next year’s course selections. As always, our
wonderful counselors and Mr. Eby are available to help with questions,
but these selections need to be made carefully and thoughtfully. As
we get more students, we lose the ability to be flexible with last-minute
See Principal’s Pen (page 3)
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Panther Pursuits
March / April 2012
Inside this issue . . .
administration....................................... 14
adopt-a-classroom. ................................. 5
freshman admission requirements
for fall 2012. .......................................11
attendance information........................... 12
attendance office voicemail instructions...... 6
bell schedule............................................ 4
black & gold track meet fundraiser...... 15
CVUSD board meeting schedule. ................ 5
bonus e-mail points.................................. 8
brick order form.................................... 48
calendar of events. ................................ 49
CAS notebook deadline. ......................... 16
NPHS certified staff................................ 23
check-out procedure for ill students...... 13
cheer..................................................... 39
choral music department......................... 16
college & career center. ...................... 20
conejo deals.......................................... 36
conejo photobooth................................. 38
CVUSD damaged/lost book fees................ 19
important dates......................................... 3
declaration of major.............................. 27
student dress code................................... 8
drug test kits........................................ 36
ELAC (english language advisory council)
..... 7
emergency card........................................ 5
emergency preparedness............................. 6
college entrance exams.......................... 13
california high school exit exam.............. 21
flocking a friend order form. ................ 37
goals & school-wide vision for NPHS...... 14
CVUSD homework policy............................ 7
it’s time for some smooth jazz................... 17
join PFA.................................................. 35
majors program....................................... 4
majors program - checklist. .................... 32
majors program requirements.................. 26
majors & class lists. ................................ 28
meal accounts........................................... 7
mission statement. ................................... 52
NCAA academic eligibility - FAQs.............. 41
NCAA freshman-eligibility standards...... 44
noblegrand entertainment & events....... 38
orientation & registration
for 2011/2012 school year...................... 21
panther pursuits online.......................... 47
parent connect........................................ 9
parents leaving lunches, homework, etc....... 7
NPHS partnership application. ................. 30
personal electronics & other valuables...... 8
PFA board: who we are. .......................... 34
PFA fundraisers..................................... 36
PFA involvement opportunities................. 34
PFA member scholarship information. ...... 36
PFA president......................................... 34
planned student absence notification. ..... 10
student / athlete pledge........................... 43
preparing to play................................... 40
principal’s coffee...................................... 5
principal’s pen.......................................... 1
prom...................................................... 33
school accountability report card.............. 5
sage reference online. ............................. 18
catalyst’s SAT boot camp.......................... 47
NPHS scholarship foundation.................. 29
school cents news.................................. 33
school fees information............................ 9
school site council.................................. 5
seniors: events & deadlines. ..................... 22
special needs students information............ 7
students can benefit
from your experiences. ......................... 47
super soccer saturday. .......................... 39
teacher conferences. .............................. 25
teachers using gradebook
& classroom websites......................... 24
TEDX conejo............................................ 15
teen center. .......................................... 46
land of textbooks greetings................... 18
tuff cat thanks you. ............................... 40
visitors check in. .................................... 20
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
Principal’s Pen (continued from page 1)
changes in the fall. Please make sure your Panthers
select well NOW so there won’t be any need for
program changes next year.
Our state budget remains a source of concern
for those of us at schools. I hope you will all stay
well-informed as the Governor’s Proposal and
Legislation are publicized and “fine-tuned.” Our future
rests on our children. Our children are depending
on us to provide the basics our teachers need in
order to educate them as well as we have been.
In the meantime, it’s looking pretty bleak for the
immediate future, and we are taking extra care with
the resources we have. One of those resources we
can’t afford to replace is our supply of textbooks.
Please see that all textbooks are covered, and that
students are NOT writing in them. They have to last!
“Our state budget
remains a source of
concern for those
of us at schools.”
At our last Marmonte League meeting, the
Principals voted to begin charging entrance fees
for all events held in the gym, stadium, and pool
beginning next fall. We believe this necessary step
will allow us to keep sports at the current levels in
light of even more difficult budget cuts to come.
Please plan ahead: our Student Activity Card (SAC)
is a great bargain, and it will be an even bigger
bargain next year!
You may have noticed our campus is also
looking its age, in spite of the herculean efforts of
our maintenance staff. The district has not been able
to support deferred maintenance issues for some
time, and things are not likely to change soon. As
a result, and in true Panther Never-Say-Die Spirit,
we will be gathering next fall as a community to
RENEWbury Park! Far more than a “beautification”
effort, this promises to be a spectacular opportunity
to make substantive changes for the better on
campus, and then celebrate our hard work with a
big PARTY when we’re finished. We’re hoping to
raise enough money along the way to refurbish
more of our hall lockers, too. This is one event that
will have a way for everyone to become involved.
See Principal’s Pen (page 4)
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Important Dates
Mark your Calendars
3/2–3/3
3/8
3/9
3/9
3/9–3/10
3/11
3/13
3/13–3/14
3/14
3/19–3/23
3/28
3/31
4/4–4/5
4/5
4/5–4/12
4/6
4/13–4/14
4/21
4/25
4/26–4/28
4/30 & 5/2–5/3
5/5 & 5/11–5/12
5/8
5/8–5/9
5/16
5/16
5/19
5/19
5/24–5/25
5/28
5/31
6/1
6/7–6/8
6/8
6/18
Winter Play
Late Start Day
Progress Grades
Talent Show
Jazz Festival
Daylight Savings Begins
Band Concert
CaHSEE Testing: Sophomores & Juniors
PFA Parent Talk
Spring Break: No School
Principal’s Coffee
Jazz Festival
Choir Concert
Late Start Day
IB Art Show
Good Friday: No School
Freshman Play
Dance for Hope Fundraiser
Late Start Day
Dance Concert
STAR Testing
One Act Festival
CaHSEE Testing: Seniors
Late Start Day
PFA College 101 Forum
Percussion Festival
Prom
Choir Concert
Memorial Day: No School
Band Concert
End of Year Dance
Final Exams
Graduation
Summer School Begins
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Panther Pursuits
Principal’s Pen (continued from page 3)
We are just beginning to formulate
plans, but please keep those first few
weekends of the school year clear. This
is one event NO ONE will want to miss!
Speaking of lockers, don’t forget
that for a comparatively small
donation ($50), we can rebuild a
locker and replace all the working
parts. If you’re interested in helping us
out, checks can be made payable to
NPHS Adopt-a-Locker. We need your
help, and our students need lockers
that work!
Last, please allow me to ask for
your help in enforcing the need for
students to carry their ID cards DAILY.
When students do not have their ID
cards, they present a serious safety
risk to themselves. In addition, if
trying to do business at the student
store or in the library, they present a
considerable inconvenience, delay,
and extra work to others. Therefore,
please be advised, all students are
REQUIRED to have ID cards to
conduct any business on campus,
gain admission to school events
(games, Prom and Spring Fling
dances), or check out textbooks for
the remainder of the year. We don’t
mean to be difficult; instead, we need
to be sure that students habitually
carry their school IDs, especially in
the event of an emergency. If you
went to the trouble to come in and
sign the Emergency Release form last
summer, only to find that when your
son or daughter needed to use that
privilege, it was denied because they
couldn’t be bothered to carry their ID,
you would rightly be displeased. We
look forward to your support when
students are turned away for lack of
ID cards. Please encourage them to
take us at our word. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Athol W. Wong,
Principal
March / April 2012
Bell Schedule
NPHS 2011/2012 School Year
NP
HS
Regular Bell Schedule
Period 1
Passing
Period 2
BREAK
Passing
Period 3
LUNCH
Passing
Period 4
Passing
Period 5
7:10
8:05
8:15
9:50
9:55
10:05
11:45
12:20
12:30
2:05
2:15
HS
NP
to 8:05
to 8:15
to 9:50
to 9:55
to 10:05
to 11:45
to 12:20
to 12:30
to 2:05
to 2:15
to 3:05
Late Start Days
Late Start Days will occur
in 2012 in order to allow
teachers to collaborate on
curriculum and assessment.
School will start late on
the following dates:
Rally Schedule
Period 1
Passing
Period 2
BREAK
Passing
Period 3
LUNCH
Passing
Period 4
Passing
Period 5
7:10
8:05
8:15
9:40
9:45
9:55
11:50
12:25
12:35
2:00
2:10
to 8:05
to 8:15
to 9:40
to 9:45
to 9:55
to 11:50
to 12:25
to 12:35
to 2:00
to 2:10
to 3:05
March 8
April 5
(no students
on campus)
Period 1
Period 2
BREAK
Passing
Period 3
LUNCH
Passing
Period 4
Passing
Period 5
April 25
May 16
7:45
8:50
9:40
10:45
10:50
11:00
12:05
12:40
12:50
1:55
2:05
to 8:45
to 9:30
to 10:45
to 10:50
to 11:00
to 12:05
to 12:40
to 12:50
to 1:55
to 2:05
to 2:45
Seniors: The Majors Program
Deadline is Friday, March 30th
W
e are in the process of ordering cords for graduation! Friday, March
30th, is the deadline for completion of the Majors Program. Below is
a checklist of what should be either in your folder, or in your Naviance profile.
Stop by the College & Career Center to check your Naviance profile and see if
anything else needs to be completed.
 Documentation of 30 hours of internship
or work experience or community service
related to your major (survey #6)
 Transcript showing 30 units in your
career pathway
 Informational interview
(survey #4)
 Résumé
 Job Shadow or career-related
field trip (survey #5)
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
School Site Council
learn a latte
Principal Athol Wong invites you
to join her and members of
the administrative team
and the counseling staff
in an informal conversation
about Newbury Park High. We
have two Coffees scheduled from
8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. in Room A-2.
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T
he School Site Council is
responsible for consulting
with the principal, teachers,
other school personnel,
parents, and students during
the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of the Single
School Plan.
Meetings are usually held
on the 4th Tuesday of each
month at 3:00 p.m. in Room
A-2.
Meeting Dates
March 27 • April 24 • May 22
March 28, 2012
Emergency Card
May 8, 2012
(in the College & Career Center)
Every Student Needs One
State law requires that parents/guardians sign in
the appropriate spaces on the EMERGENCY CARD.
Adopt-a-Classroom
The remainder of the Emergency Card
must also be properly filled out and
A
dopt-a-Classroom is a
wonderful program that will
directly benefit our students.
Just make a donation, and
one-hundred percent of
your donation goes to the
teacher of your choice,
who will use the funds to
purchase critical resources
and materials. To make a donation, go to
www.adoptaclassroom.org and follow the prompts. Or
go to www.adaymadebetter.com for more information.
School Accountability
Report Card
signed before students may attend class.
CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Board Meeting Schedule
Remainder of School Year 2011/2012
Closed Session 5:00 p.m. • Open Session 6:00 p.m.
March 6 May 15
•
•
March 20
May 1
•
•
April 3
June 5
*May change due to Spring recess
L
ots of current information about NPHS is contained
in the School Accountability Report Card on the
District website. Check it out at www.conejo.k12.ca.us.
Strikethroughs= Cancellations
Italics= New Dates
•
•
April 17
June 19
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Panther Pursuits
Attendance Office Voicemail Instructions
March / April 2012
Emergency
Preparedness
Attendance Office Phone Number: 499-3645
Daytime Office Hours
Nighttime Voicemail Hours
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
H
ave you discussed
✔
To leave a voicemail message, dial 499-3645
and then press the desired mailbox number:
All Day Absence
Late Arrival
Leaving Early
Other Attendance Messages
Mailbox #1
Mailbox #2
Mailbox #3
Mailbox #4
✔
D
o you know that
only those people
listed on the
EMERGENCY CARD may
remove your child
from school?
✔
D
o you know that
the safest place for
your child in an
emergency during
the school day is in
the school itself?
✔
D
o you know that
schools WILL NOT
SEND CHILDREN HOME
in an emergency
unless the school
is no longer a safe
place and then only
if dispersal can be
done with complete
safety?
✔
D
o you know
the EMERGENCY
BROADCAST SYSTEM
provides emergency
information and
special instructions
over KVEN 1450 AM
during emergencies?
For all messages, please speak in a loud and clear
voice while providing the following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Student’s full name and grade
Spelling of student’s last name
Date of absence
Specific reason for absence
If the automated voice mail system calls your phone with information
(
regarding attendance, and you wish to leave a message, it is necessary
to first hang up and then dial 499-3645.
If the automated voice mail information is believed to be incorrect,
(
please advise your student to pick up an Attendance Correction Form
in the Attendance Office.
When Planning for Your Student to Leave School Early
Please call the attendance office to report the scheduled dismissal.
(
You may call the night before to leave a message or call in the
morning before your student arrives at school to speak directly to an
attendance clerk.
Then tell your student to pick up a dismissal pass at the Attendance
(
Counter BEFORE GOING TO CLASS. The student is to show this pass
to his/her teacher to get permission to come to the office at the
designated time.
Parents/guardians (or their designee) picking up students at school are
(
required to present an I.D. to the attendance clerk and sign an Early
Dismissal Form in the office.
This procedure has the advantage of minimizing disturbances during
(
class time by eliminating the disruption created by having to summons
the student to the office. It also decreases the time that it takes for
parents to check out their student.
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY DUE TO ILLNESS must contact their
parents through the health office in order to be excused. Use of cell phones for
this purpose is strictly prohibited during school hours.
with your child
where to go when
an emergency arises
en route to or from
school?
D
o you know the
✔
Emergency Release
form, issued when
you give permission
in our presence,
allows your child to
leave school without
having to wait in an
emergency?
March / April 2012
ELAC
(English
Language
Advisory
Council)
by Jose Ireta, Counselor
D
o you speak a language at
home other than English? If the
answer is yes, then ELAC may be for
you.
When a school has twenty-one
or more students who are considered
to be English Language Learners, a
committee of parents needs to be
formed. The committee serves as
a means to express concerns and
needs, not only to Newbury Park High
School, but also to the Conejo Valley
Unified School District. In addition to
the quarterly evening meetings held
at NPHS, one committee member
represents NPHS at the District Office.
If you are interested in this position,
please contact Jose Ireta, NPHS
Counselor, at 498‑3676, ext. 1015.
Information for
Families of Students
with Special Needs
T
he Ventura County Special
Education Local Plan Area
(SELPA) strives to help
families to be knowledgeable and
empowered partners in educational
decision-making for their children.
With the direction of the Community
Advisory Committee, there are
numerous documents, brochures,
and booklets available to help.
Many resources are also available en
Español. Go to the SELPA website at
www.venturacountyselpa.com and
click on the link for Information
for Families.
Panther Pursuits
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CVUSD Homework Policy
Approximately 1+ Hour / Day / Class
H
omework is designed to help
students with a wide range
of subjects and to develop
many different skills.
Therefore, homework
assignments will take
many different forms,
but should always
be based on skills
previously taught in the
classroom. The guidelines
for high school are that
homework is to be assigned
on a regular basis for approximately
90–120 minutes daily. It is widely
recognized that activities such as
independent and recreational
reading, practicing musical
instruments, and practice for
extracurricular activities are
also essential for improving
student performance. These
types of activities are generally
expected to be completed in
addition to study skill and content
homework.
Parents Leaving Lunches, Homework, etc.
P
lease take note that the NPHS office staff will not send messages to students for
lunch money, lunches, balloon or flower delivery, homework, or any forgotten items.
We do not interrupt class for these reasons.
If your student knows you are bringing items to school, you may leave them at the
front reception desk to be picked up during a passing period or at lunch. Any lunches or
items left overnight will be thrown out or put in our lostand-found box.
While we cannot be responsible for lunches
or any items left for students, you may leave
lunches and other items for pick-up on the shelf
near the reception desk.
Make
Online
Payments
to Meal
Account
Safe, Simple, Secure
& Convenient
W
ith EZSchoolPay.com,
you can add money to
your child’s meal account using
a VISA or MasterCard (credit
or debit).
No more lost checks or
envelopes! Avoid interruption
of meal service by making sure
money is always available for
your child.
Online credits
are automatically
added to your child’s
meal account balance
at the school site
within minutes!
(Applies to
complete meals
ONLY—not à la carte
items.)
Thanks,Mom!
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Panther Pursuits
Student Dress Code
March / April 2012
Personal Electronics
and Other Valuables
Dress to impress, but do it right!
N
ewbury Park High School believes that every student should dress
appropriately for a learning and working environment. Clothing worn to
school should not be a distraction that would interfere with the education process.
Specifically:
by Larry Berlin, Assistant Principal
O
ver the past few months, we have
had a number of avoidable thefts
or loss of IPODs and other electronic
devices here at the school. Although we do
empathize with all of you—parents and
students—over the loss of an expensive
item, the faculty and staff cannot be
responsible for it or its recovery. We will
take a statement from the student, and
follow up, provided we have a good idea
of who might have taken the item.
I recommend the following guidelines:
Leave your valuables home,
including IPODs and large sums
of cash. This is the most foolproof
method for protecting your
belongings. Remember that cell phones
are not to be used at all during class
hours; they are OK at break and lunch.
The consequences for violating the dress code are the following:
First Offense: Detention and clothing must be changed
Second Offense: Saturday Work Study and clothing must be changed
Third Offense: Suspension and parent conference
G
BONUS E-MAIL
POINTS
o to www
.shoppingpartnership.com and
click on “Choose shopping center
– The Oaks.” Click on “What’s
New,” then at the bottom of the
page click on “Sign Up Now.” Enter
your information, and you’ve just
earned NPHS PFA 1,000 points
without spending any money! But
please remember to confirm your
registration when you receive the
email from School Cents. Thank you
for all of your support!
Secure ALL valuables. Many of the
reports I get are from students
who left a backpack sitting out
on a chair, a bench, or the ground.
If you need a lock for your PE locker, you
may obtain one from your teacher, as you
will not be permitted to bring one in from
home.
Keep track of the makes, models, and
serial numbers of your possessions.
That will be helpful in the event you
decide to file a police report. (We
cannot file the police report for you.)
We have come a long way since the
transistor radio. The electronics of
today are small, very easy to steal,
and easy to conceal once they have
been taken. Help us help you.
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
Welcome to Parent Connect
Page 9
information about
school fees
by Linda Abilez, NPHS Office Manager
M
any parents may not have discovered the beauty of our
Parent Connect system through Zangle. This could be
because you weren’t aware of such a system, or maybe because
the whole situation seems overwhelming to you. Read below for
a brief, step-by-step guide to conquering the Zangle beast.
If you have not yet received your PIN and password to
access the site, please contact either myself at extension 1007
or Diane Kunz, our Counseling Secretary, at extension 1016. We
will be happy to help you.
The website address is http://zangle.conejo.k12.ca.us. When
you get to the next page, click on “Parent Connect.” It will then
ask you to enter your PIN and password. Please remember that
the password is case sensitive; so, if there are capitals in your
password, you must enter them as capitals. When the PIN and
password are entered, click on “Logon.”
You’re in! You’ll see five links on the top right: Account,
Email Notifications, Help, About, Sign Out.
Account: Go here if you want to change your password to
one that is more convenient.
Help: This is very helpful as it goes through every aspect of
the site.
 Sign Out: Make sure you click on this one when you’re all
done.
On the upper left you will see “Student.” Use the drop-down to
choose one of your students if you have more than one in the
district. Once you open one of your students, you will see several
choices down the left of your screen:
 News: School calendar
Demographics: Overall student information (address,
birthday, etc.)
 Contacts: Parent/guardian name(s)
 Attendance: Track your student’s attendance
 Requests: Shows courses student has requested
Marks: Student’s grades—the most current report card is
listed last
 Transcripts: Permanent grade history with credits earned
 GPA: History throughout high school
Grad Requirements (H.S. only): Tracks credits earned
and shows credits required for graduation
 Testing: Scores from STAR testing, CaHSEE, etc.
 Activities: Athletics, cheer, band, choir, etc.
If you still have questions after exploring this site, feel free to
contact Mrs. Kunz or me.
Dear Parents and Guardians: The Constitution of
the State of California requires that we provide a public
education to students free of charge. A student’s right to a
free education is for all school/educational acvitities, whether
curricular or extracurricular, and whether a student gets a
grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions,
a student’s right to a free public education means that we
cannot require you or your students to purchase materials,
supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor
can we require you or your student to pay security deposits
for access, participation, materials, or equipment. Your school
may require students to attend a fundraising event; however,
if they are unable to raise funds for the event, we cannot
prevent students from participating in an educational activity.
These exceptions are:
^Charges for optional attendance as a spectator at a
school or District sponsored activity.
^Charges for food served to students, subject to free
and reduced price meal program eligibility and other
restrictions specified in law.
^Paying the replacement cost for District books or
supplies loaned to a student that the student fails to
return, or that is willfully cut, defaced or otherwise
injured, up to an amount not to exceed $10,000.
^Fees for field trips and excursions in connection
with courses of instruction or school related social,
educational, cultural, athletic, or school band activities,
as long as no student is prevented from making the
field trip or excursion because of lack of sufficient funds.
^Medical or hospital insurance for field trips that is
made available by the school district.
^Charges for required medical and accident insurance
for athletic team members, so long as there is a waiver
for financial hardship.
^Charges for standardized physical education attire of
a particular color and design, but the school may not
mandate that the attire be purchased from the school
and no physical education grade of a student may be
impacted based on the failure to wear standardized
apparel “arising from circumstances beyond the
control” of the student.
^Charging for the parking of vehicles on school grounds.
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CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Planned Student Absence Notification
FIRST STEP – VERIFICATION BY PARENT
Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) of Planned Absence _________________________________________________________________
Reason for Absence _______________________________________________________________________
X________________________________________________________ Date __________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature / ( or Verified by Phone on Date _________________) Clerk's Initials ______
Home Phone # __________________________ Parent’s Work/Cell Phone # _________________________
SECOND STEP – REVIEW BY DEAN OF ATTENDANCE
Notice Regarding Excused Absences
All requests for excused absences are reviewed in accordance with criteria
set by the CVUSD Board of Education and California State Guidelines.
For a complete list, please see http://www.nphs.org/news/pdf/AttendanceCAEDCode.pdf.
OFFICE USE
The absence(s) listed below is/are hereby  EXCUSED  NOT EXCUSED
NPHS Dean of Attendance
THIRD STEP – STUDENT CIRCULATES FORM TO TEACHERS
TEACHERS, please sign below to indicate that you have been notified of this planned absence.
Make-up Assignments/Tests for unexcused absences are at the discretion of the teacher.
PERIOD
SUBJECT
TEACHER SIGNATURE
1
____________________________________
____________________________________
2
____________________________________
____________________________________
3
____________________________________
____________________________________
4
____________________________________
____________________________________
5
____________________________________
____________________________________
COMMENTS _____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
FOURTH STEP – Student returns completed form to the Attendance Office.
Form must be turned in to office before departure to avoid consequences.
Revised 9/18/2008
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Freshman Admission Requirements for Fall 2012
[Reprinted from University of California, Admissions. For active links to additional information, go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions.]
U
C’s admission requirements are changing, effective with
the class entering in fall 2012. If you will be applying for
admission to that term or beyond, you will need to meet three
minimum requirements:
(1) Complete 15 college-preparatory courses (“a-g” courses),
with at least 11 finished by the end of your junior year. At a
minimum, you must take:
a. History/social science...................... 2 years
b. English........................................... 4 years
c. Mathematics.................................. 3 years
d. Laboratory science......................... 2 years
e. Language other than English.......... 2 years
f. Visual and performing arts............. 1 year
g. College-preparatory elective .......... 1 year
(chosen from the subjects listed above or
another course approved by the university)
(2) Earn a GPA of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you’re a nonresident)
in those courses, with no grade lower than a C
(3) Take the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by
December of your senior year
SAT Subject Tests
We won’t require SAT Subject Tests for fall 2012 admission,
but you may submit scores on these if you want to show
your mastery of a particular subject. Some campuses may
recommend certain Subject Tests for some competitive majors.
Also, you may use them to satisfy "a-g" requirements listed
above.
Guaranteed Admission
If you’re a California resident, you will be guaranteed
admission to UC if you are:

Eligible in the statewide context, meaning you rank in
the top 9 percent of California high school students,
according to our admissions index, or

Eligible in the local context (ELC), ranking in the top 9
percent of your class
If you are in one of these groups and are not admitted to any
campus you apply to, you will be offered admission to a UC
campus that has space.
If your school participates in the ELC program, we will
evaluate your transcript in the summer after your junior year
and notify you in the fall if you qualify. To be considered for
ELC, you must complete the following specific 11 courses by the
end of grade 11: one year of history/social science, two years
of English, two years of mathematics, one year of laboratory
science, one year of language other than English, and four
courses selected from among the “a-g” subject requirements.
Even if you aren’t guaranteed a spot, we encourage
you to apply. We will thoroughly review your
application as long as you’ve met the minimum
requirements.
How We Review Applications
Every year, we seek to enroll applicants who will
bring an array of strengths, talents, and interests to
our campuses, learners who will benefit from a diverse
education, students who will be prepared to participate in
every segment of society when they graduate.
To help us select those applicants, we use a process called
comprehensive review, which has been in place since 2002.
Campuses review all qualified applicants in the context of the
opportunities and challenges each has experienced, using a
broad range of 14 academic and personal factors.
Campuses place the highest importance on academic
achievement, but accomplishments in the classroom alone do
not guarantee admission to a particular campus. Competition
at some campuses is intense, and those campuses are unable
to offer a place to every well-qualified applicant who applies.
Because selectivity varies by campus, your chances of
admission will also vary by campus. As you think about which
UC campuses to apply to, look at our freshman profiles to get
an idea of the academic achievements of last year’s admitted
class. Carefully review your options and apply broadly to
increase your chances of being admitted to a campus you want
to attend.
More Information
To learn more about UC’s application review process, see How
UC Reviews Applicants.
For background on UC’s new admission requirements, see UC
Regents Adopt Changes to Freshman Admissions Policy.
If you still have questions, contact us.
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Success Starts Here:
March / April 2012
Attendance Information
by Allison Ginter, Dean of Attendance
S
atisfactory attendance and
punctuality are two major factors
in students achieving success in school.
When students fail to attend class for
any reason, it results in a serious loss
of instruction. Though the student can
make up an assignment if the absence
is excused, he or she can never regain
vital instructional time with the teacher
nor the experiences with peers that
only take place in the classroom.
Furthermore, because NPHS is on
a block schedule, missing one class
period is equivalent to being out for
two days. Three days of absence equals
six days of missed instruction. Absences
from class often lead to greater
confusion, apathy, and disruptive
behavior on the part of the student,
not to mention lower grades. When
students arrive late to class, they may
miss an important introduction to the
lesson. Tardies also create disruption,
which robs other students of valuable
learning. Therefore, we ask parents and
guardians to make every effort to help
students get to class every day and on
time to ensure their success.
In keeping with our goal that all
students receive a quality education
and reach their highest level of
achievement, NPHS enforces state and
district attendance policies through a
progressive disciplinary system, which
provides consequences for students
that are habitually truant or tardy.
The State of California only
recognizes illness, doctor and dental
appointments, and bereavement as
valid reasons for excusing a student’s
absence (Ed Codes 46014, 48205,
48980 [k], Board Policy 443). The state
requires that schools use discretion
in excusing absences for personal or
family reasons and limit such practice
to emergency situations only. While it is
never our intention to pry into personal
family matters, we are bound by state
law to ascertain the specific reason
for excusing a student’s absence from
school. Therefore, your request to excuse
an absence or tardy may at times be
directed to the Dean of Attendance in
order to make the final decision.
For students that have been
reported as ill on more than ten (10)
days during the year, the parent or
guardian will be required to provide
a doctor’s note. In the absence of
such verification, additional absences
for illness beyond the ten must be
recorded as truancies.
Excusing Your Student
from School
Please follow the procedures outlined
in this issue for releasing your student
from school or excusing your student’s
absences. Remember, all absences must
be excused within three (3) school
days or they revert to truancies, which
cannot then be changed.
Call Ahead. If you plan to
dismiss your student during the school
day, please call attendance as early
as possible on the day or the night
before your child needs to leave, so a
pass can be prepared in advance. The
parent or adult designee MUST come
to the counter and show photo ID in
order to sign the student out. Students
who leave campus without securing
a pass will NOT be able to clear the
absence and will face consequences for
unauthorized departure.
See the Nurse First. Students
who are not feeling well or who need
medication MUST see the nurse. The
nurse will then call home to alert a
parent or guardian of the situation.
Students should NOT call their parents
first on a cell phone.
Attendance Policies
& Consequences
The following policies and
consequences for tardies and truancies
follow the progressive disciplinary
system enforced at NPHS. Please see
the student handbook for more details.
Tardy Policy:

A student is marked tardy when
arriving late to class after the
final bell.

Students arriving to class over
30 minutes late will be marked
as such.

1st and 2nd tardies will result
in verbal warnings and can
result in detentions.

3rd or 4th tardy in a class will
result in teacher detention/
parent contact.

4th or 5th tardy in a class
will result in a referral to an
Administrator for Saturday
School/parent contact.

Upon reaching 6 unexcused
tardies in any one class per subterm, the student will be referred
to an Administrator and may be
dropped from that course and
assigned an “F” grade.
Truancy Policy:

Any tardy over 30 minutes
is treated as a truancy if not
cleared within 3 days.

Any student absent from
class without parent/guardian
notification is deemed truant
from that period.
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College Entrance Exams
Attendance Information (continued)
2011/12 Test Dates

ALL ABSENCES must be
excused by the parent or
guardian WITHIN THREE
(3) SCHOOL DAYS, or these
absences will revert to
truancies.

1–2 periods truant will result
in teacher detention/parent
contact.

3 periods truant will result in a
rererral to an Administrator for
Saturday School/parent contact.

Upon reaching 4 truancies from
any one class per sub-term, the
student may be dropped from
that course and assigned an
“F” grade.
SAT
Test
Date
May 5
June 2
Test Type
SAT &
Subject Tests
SAT &
Subject Tests
Registration
Deadline
Late
Registration
Deadline
Mail
(fee applies)
Phone/Online
April 6
April 20
April 20
May 8
May 22
May 22
For more information about the SAT, or to register on-line,
go to: www.collegeboard.com
ACT
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
April 14
June 9
March 9
May 4
March 10–March 23
May 5–May 18
(fee applies)
For more information about the ACT, or to register on-line, go to: www.act.org
Off-Campus Pass
Please remember that Off-Campus
Passes are a privilege for students and
not a right. To be eligible to receive
an Off-Campus Pass (OCP), students
must have earned a 2.0 GPA the prior
semester and maintained satisfactory
attendance (available to 11th and
12th graders only). In addition,
students must achieve Proficient or
Advanced performance levels on the
English Language Arts and Math STAR
Tests taken in the spring, or they must
show substantial improvement in
those scores.
Please review the student
handbook and the CVUSD Discipline
Policy and Procedures manual for
additional information regarding
other disciplinary measures related to
tardies and truancies. I thank you in
advance for your understanding and
cooperation in this process. If you have
any questions regarding attendance,
please call the Dean of Attendance at
498-3676, ext. 1018.
Newbury Park High School Checkout Procedure for Ill Students
by Allison Ginter, Dean of Attendance & Student Welfare
Students:
1.
2.
If you are feeling ill during the school day, you must report to the health
office. You may take yourself to the office at break or lunch or ask a teacher
for a pass during class time.
Do not text or phone your parents on your own and ask them to come and
get you without reporting to the health office.
Parents:
1.
2.
3.
All students checked out during the school day due to illness must be done
through the health office. Attendance cannot call your student out of class. All ill
children need to be legally documented by our health clerk in the health office.
If your student texts or phones you during the school day requesting to be
picked up, please advise them to go to the health office.
If you arrive at school to pick up your child who is ill, please report directly to the
health office unless you prearranged a different scenario with our health clerk.
Thank you for helping us make check-out procedures
go quickly and smoothly for you and your student.
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Goals & School-Wide Vision for NPHS
Graduates of Newbury Park High School will:
1
Be critical thinkers
•who identify, access, analyze, integrate, and utilize
As we pursue our school-wide vision and attainment
of the above goals we will:
will develop a deeper understanding of what our
students should know and be able to do.
a variety of resources and information.
•who think inductively to interpret raw facts and
data for themselves.
2
•who are able to use written, oral, and
technological communication skills to convey,
receive, and interpret messages clearly.
responsibility and decision making in the
establishment and accomplishment of goals.
3
Possess a core knowledge
•of basic facts, skills, and understanding of
academics, arts, and culture.
•of a wide variety of subjects in order to make
decisions and choices in life.
4 •
Be understanding and respectful individuals
who acknowledge the diversity of opinions,
values, and cultures.
•who demonstrate personal responsibility and
respect for themselves and others.
5 •
Be problem solvers
who use a variety of learning stragegies and
thinking skills.
•who demonstrate creativity in evaluating
situations and making decisions.
6
Be active community members
•Continue to implement a systematic, ongoing
approach to improve students’ reading skills,
which will focus on increasing academic literacy
and vocabulary in all content areas.
•who work cooperatively with others by sharing
•Continue to analyze assignments and student
work, which will provide the opportunity to
calibrate each course’s curriculum to ensure that it
is rigorous and relevant for our students.
Be effective communicators
•Continue to review the content standards, which
•Implement a systematic, ongoing program to
improve students’ writing skills, which will be a
focus in all content areas.
ASSESSMENT OF EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE
LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs)
As a school-community we need to know if our graduates
have achieved the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
defined above. To this end each department has developed
a “core ESLR assignment” at each grade and/or course level
that all students are required to complete. Departments have
also developed a 0–3 point scoring rubric (scoring sheet)
for the assignment that assesses each student's progress
toward achieving the targeted ESLR in the assignment.
Based on the scoring rubric, a score of 0 (not completed),
1 (below expectations), 2 (meets expectations), or 3 (exceeds
expectations) will be given the assignment. Students complete
at least one “core ESLR assignment” in most of their classes
throughout their four years in high school.
•who are willing to contribute to and interact
responsibly within their community and country.
•who handle practical situations according to
common sense and the laws of the nation.
SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS
1
2
Improve the skills, abilities, and test scores of all
students in the areas of reading, writing, and critical
thinking.
Develop local assessments in the academic activities
and special programs that support the academic
success of reluctant learners, the second language
students, and the low achieving students.
Administration
Athol Wong / Principal
Josh Eby / Assistant Principal – Instruction
Larry Berlin / Assistant Principal – Athletics
Karla Villavicencio / Dean of Students
Allison Ginter / Dean of Attendance
School Website: www.nphs.org
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2012
U
nder the theme “Together,”
the 3rd Edition of TEDXConejo
explores the always fascinating, often
inspiring, occasionally surprising, and
sometimes vexing interconnectedness
of our world. Join us when we get
“together” on March 31st, 2012 at
the Scherr Forum in the Thousand
Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
TEDXConejo is the Conejo Valley’s
forum for ideas worth sharing. Now
in its 3rd year and produced in
association with the Conejo Valley
Unified School District, TEDXConejo is
developing into an exciting community
of thinkers and doers, interested and
interesting people of all ages and
backgrounds. Each year hundreds
gather for a day of stimulating short
talks and engaging discussion. The
program is as diverse as the interests
of the audience.
This March 31, 2012, TEDXConejo
once again fills the Scherr Forum at
the Thousand Oaks Civics Arts Plaza to
explore our connected world.
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TOGETHER – March 31, 2012
“Together” is the general theme
of TEDXConejo2012. Speakers and
presenters from the arts and sciences,
business and economics, public service
and philanthropy, education and
learning, psychology and medicine,
entertainment and technology, and
others, will share ideas through
signature talks delivered in 18 minutes
or less.
TEDXConejo, established in the
inaugural year of the TEDX program,
was the first TEDX to be produced
in association with a Unified Public
School District. Our event is open to the
entire community and welcomes the
general public, lifetime learners, high
school and college students, educators
and parents—anyone with a passion
for ideas. TEDXConejo is entirely funded
through ticket sales, sponsorships,
and donations made through the
Conejo Schools Foundation. In addition
toTEDXConejo, held annually in March,
the first TEDXYouth event was held in
November 2011.
The TEDX program, initiated in
2009 by TED, the internationally
recognized non-profit committed to
ideas worth sharing, enables the local
production of independently organized
TED-like events. There have since been
thousands of local events on every
continent and more than 10,000
TEDXTalks have been posted online.
TED started out (in 1984) as a
conference bringing together people
from three worlds: Technology,
Entertainment, and Design. Since then
its scope has become ever broader.
Along with two annual conferences—
the TED Conference in Long Beach
and Palm Springs each spring, and the
TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh
UK each summer—TED includes the
award-winning TEDTalks video site,
the Open Translation Project, and
TED Conversations, the inspiring TED
Fellows and TEDX programs, and the
annual TED Prize.
NPHS Track & Field
Black and Gold Meet Fundraiser
Community/Alumni Run
Save the Date!! / Saturday, March 3rd
For more details please contact:
Valerie Zampardi – [email protected]
Dennise Wood – [email protected]
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March / April 2012
FROM THE PODIUM: CHORAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Dear Students and Parents,
As the busiest season for choir members is now upon us I wish
to include in this issue a list of all activities for the remainder
of the school year. We look forward to a successful and
exciting festival and concert season with the focus being our
four-day trip to the Heritage Festival in San Francisco in April.
Please note that most of the activities for the year have
already been scheduled. Our web site, nphschoir.org, will
contain important updates and information, so please check it
frequently for announcements and changes.
John K. Sargent,
Coral Music Director
NPHS CHOIR ACTIVITIES FOR 2012 (revised 2/3/2012)
3/9
FridayCS High School Fest @ CSULB, leave lunch, return late, details TBA
4/4 & 4/5CC, CS & WE Spring Concerts, 2 nights @ PAC, 6:00 p.m. call, formal
4/10CC, CS & WE sing for all district fest @ Kavli, 4:00 p.m. rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. concert, formal
4/11
WednesdayCS sings for Future Freshman Night @ NPHS, call time TBA, polo & black
4/16
MondayCC Parents, mandatory meeting for Heritage trip in choir room, 7:00 p.m.
4/19–4/22CC, CS & WE Heritage Festival San Francisco, times & info TBA
5/13
SundayCC & WE Concert Choir & Quartet, Dick Van Dyke Benefit @ Kavli, call 10:00 a.m., show time 4:00 p.m.,
formal
5/23
WednesdayCS sings for T.O. Women’s Club @ Los Robles Greens, leave school 12:20 p.m., return 2:00 p.m., black &
polo
5/24 & 5/25CC, CS & WE End of Year Concerts, 2 nights @ PAC, all choirs 5:30 p.m. call, 7:00 p.m. concerts, formal
6/2
SaturdayChoir Awards Banquet 6:00 p.m. @ NPHS Cafeteria, all choir members & families invited!
6/3
SundayCS sings for Baccalaureate @ PAC, call time 1:00 p.m., ceremony starts at 2:00 p.m.
6/8
FridayAll Choir Seniors Graduation, all seniors sing, call time 4:30 p.m. for sound check on field
Mandatory activities are in bold; times are
subject to change.
CC = Concert Choir,
CS = Chamber Singers,
WE = Women’s Ensemble
Cancelled activities are in strike through.
New or changed activities are in italic.
Booster meetings are on the first Wednesday of
every month, 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
SCVA = Southern California Vocal Association
ACDA = American Choral Director’s
Association
Attention Full-Diploma International
Baccalaureate Students
CAS Notebook Deadline is Thursday, April 12th
A
ll CAS Notebooks must be complete and submitted to Mr. Colangelo in
the Career Center no later than Thursday, April 12th. Notebooks must
have documentation of the 150 hours of volunteer service, self-evaluation
logs for each event, reflective journals, photos, flyers, and other materials
that highlight events in which you participated, and your log of events with
signatures and letters for each event over 10 hours. Keep in mind that sports
may only comprise 20 hours of your junior and senior years for a total of
40 hours. If you have questions about your hours or the organization of your
notebook, see Mr. Colangelo as soon as possible.
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It's Time for Some Smooth Jazz
by Ken Walker, 2010–2012 President, Panther Band Parents
A
ll year long there’s always something going on in the
Band program, and in March that means Jazz!
Since January, the NPHS Jazz Bands have been tuning up
and preparing to host the 4th annual Newbury Park Jazz Festival,
which will take place in the NPHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
on Saturday, March 10th. This is our premiere Jazz event of the
year, and promises to be a performance you’ll not want to miss.
The Newbury Park Jazz Festival is a regional competition
for school bands. Middle and high school bands come from all
over the southland to compete in various divisions with Big
Bands and Combos. The top prizes for the day are two oneweek scholarships to the Idyllwild Arts Summer Jazz Workshop
for best middle school and high school soloists.
The primary purpose of this event is to promote jazz
education while providing students and their teachers with
access to some of the very best jazz musicians and educators
we can find. This year our judges will include some of the
preeminent college jazz educators and professional artists from
around the country including David Caffey, Dean of the School of
Music at the University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Caffey is a very
highly regarded piano player and composer with over 25 years
experience teaching jazz around the country. The highlight of the
day will be a very special performance by the CSU Northridge
Jazz Band with special guest artist John Daversa. The NPHS Band
Program has a limited number of tickets still available at $7,
which includes access to all venues throughout the day including
the CSUN concert at 12:00 p.m. in the PAC, so contact a band
member soon or visit our website at www.NPJazzFestival.org.
Not only is the jazz program blowing the doors off the
band room during the second semester, both of the Concert
Bands are also in the midst of a very busy season of concerts,
festival performances, and travel. If you haven’t experienced
the sights and sounds of the NPHS Concert Band in our
beautiful and acoustically rich Performing Arts Center, you’re
missing out on something special. Your next opportunity to
attend one of these amazing evenings is at our Spring Concert
on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are merely $5 for
an hour and a half of extremely entertaining music including
both Jazz Bands and both Concert Bands. Tickets are available
at the door or in advance from a band member.
In addition to our typical concert series in the PAC, we
are also looking forward to taking our show on the road
during spring break to perform in the Heritage Music Festival
in Washington, D.C. Thanks to a generous grant provided by
the City of Thousand Oaks, as well as some very intensive
fundraising efforts by the students and parents of the band,
the NPHS Concert Band will spend five days in our nation’s
capital attending workshops and concerts, performing at the
Heritage competition, and doing some sightseeing March
22–26. This is going to be an amazing trip with some very
special life experiences for the students, and we couldn’t be
more excited about the trip.
If rhythm is more your thing, then you should plan on
attending one of the Percussion Ensemble concerts. The art of
percussion is diverse and very exciting. We have two percussion
events this spring: The Ventura County Percussion Ensemble
Festival, which will feature adjudicated performances by local
percussion ensembles, as well as some great masterclasses
taught by world class percussionists Ted Atkatz (former principal
percussionist with the Chicago Symphony) and Emil Richards
(one of the busiest percussionists in the Hollywood studio
scene). The day will wind up with performances by groups from
CSUN, Cal Arts, and Chapman College, as well as a headlining
performance by the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet. This will be
a full day of music and percussion education. Tickets are $15
for the entire day and will be available at the door.
The NPHS Percussion Ensemble will also present their
Spring Recital on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC.
For more details or dates, check out our website calendar by
visiting www.nphsband.org and selecting the calendar link.
If as you read these articles each quarter you think you
would like to become a member of the Instrumental Music
Department and the Panther Band family, join us for our
New Member Orientation on Tuesday April 17th at 7:00 p.m.
in the PAC. During this meeting we will provide information
about the entire program and all of the ways that you can
get involved. You’ll get a first-hand look at what can be
accomplished in a school year and how you can be a part of it!
Finally, before we go for now, we would like to take
a moment to congratulate Kevin Macy (senior, Tuba) and
Griffen Dietrich (senior, Tuba) for being selected this spring to
represent NPHS in the CBDA All State Honor Band. There is a
very selective audition process to find some of the finest young
musicians in the state and we are so proud of their hard work,
determination, and musicianship that made this opportunity
possible for them. Well done to both of you!
As you can see, there’s always a lot going on in the
Instrumental Music Department. All of the groups will be very
busy preparing for concerts and festivals, but before we get
into all of that, we will need to make time for jazz! See you on
March 10th!
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SAGE Reference Online
Greetings from the
Land of Textbooks!
by Sue Heraper, Librarian
T
hanks to the generosity of SAGE Publications of
Thousand Oaks, our school now has access to
authoritative information from reference books and
journals online. Through SAGE Reference Online we
can access over 300 encyclopedias and handbooks
from our campus computers in an eBook format. The
platform is user-friendly and the content is presented in
an interactive, visually-engaging way. And with SAGE
Journals Online student researchers have access to
articles from academic journals. There is a link to these
sites on the NPHS library website, which can be easily
accessed by clicking on Library on the nphs.org site. The
sites can only be accessed on campus, but students can
email their findings to themselves for access at home.
In addition to these award-winning resources from
SAGE, we subscribe to EBSCO, a research database
that contains thousands of articles from magazines,
journals, and newspapers, as well as book chapters
and multimedia, in a wide range of subject areas. There
is also a link to EBSCO on our website, and with a
password that can be obtained in the library, it can be
accessed anywhere.
Why should students use these resources rather
than conducting an Internet search?
Saves time:
 Contains the kinds of sources needed for high
school courses.
 Articles are written by experts and journalists.
 Databases include extra features such as
suggesting topic ideas and offering citation help.
Saves money:
 Most articles are not available for free online.
 Improves the quality of papers:
 Databases contain credible and reliable sources.
 Some classes require the use of scholarly sources.
In short, using library research databases will give
students higher quality, more focused results than they
will find by only going to a Web search engine such as
Google.
March / April 2012
by Judy Knauer, Library Technician
I
’d like to share some stats with you from Term 1/Term 2 textbook
returns and distribution or, as I like to call it, “The Big Book Swap
Out.” Within an 8‑day period we checked in 6,609 books, checked
out 5,156 books, renewed 2,117 books, and inspected and recorded
over 1,000 for damage. Special thanks to my Super-Sub Librarian
Dorothy Twitchell, my girl Friday Louanne Lemmo, my friends Val
Wong, Karen Salvage, and Doreen Ang, parent volunteers Joo Choo,
Keiko Chun, Celia Bush, Valerie Zampardi, Diana Zimmerling, and Ilise
Kremer, and to my Teacher’s Assistants Jocelyn Parkes, Austin Monzon,
Bo Bloom, Sheena Alizadeh, Heidi Richards, Dave Vilela, and Michelle
Rosen for making it possible. Thanks also to the teachers and staff
who provided help and support.
Please review with your children the CVUSD damaged and lost
book policy on page 19. Unfortunately we had over 200 brand new
textbooks returned with damage. The damages were recorded and
repaired when possible. I need your help with encouraging your kids
to properly care for books. Textbooks cost on average $85 each.
Damages range from the repairable—sticky notes, superficial pencil
marks, and minor torn pages—to the irreparable—wet books,
missing pages, and pet damage. The most disheartening damage I
see is deliberate destruction—multiple pages of graffiti, doodles, and
answers written in pen, and gum and food stuck in pages. I don’t
check all of the books when they come back due to time and staffing
constraints. Those that I don’t “catch” end up costing the district
money. When new books have to be purchased due to unreimbursed
damage we all end up paying.
Please tell your child/children that they may exchange any
severely damaged textbooks for replacements (at this time I may not
have suitable replacements for Geography and Health books). For
minor to moderate damage a notation will be made in the book by
library personnel so that the student will not be charged when the
book is returned. They must bring their damaged books in ASAP if
there is a concern.
Here are a few quick book care tips to share with your kids:
 Cover your book
 Don’t leave your backpack in a puddle or out in the rain
 Don’t write in your book
 Paperback books should placed in a plastic bag before being
placed in your backpack
Please contact me directly if you have any questions
about bills or overdue notices you receive.
Judy Knauer, [email protected], (805) 498-3676, ext. 1028
March / April 2012
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College & Career Center
by Cita T. Ricafort, College & Career Center Advisor
NPHS Tutor Program
Newbury Park High School has a great resource for students
who need extra help with their academic courses. The College
and Career Center is happy to provide lists of both student
and adult tutors as a courtesy to students and their families.
All of our student tutors have been recommended by their
teachers in the chosen subjects and have received good grades
as well. Arrangements are made directly between the tutor
and the tutored. This is an opportunity for our student tutors
to make some extra money along with making a difference in
someone’s life. Sometimes the personal attention that the tutor
provides to another student may make the difference in their
success. The CCC has been receiving requests for our tutor lists
from elementary and middle school families as well. To obtain
a tutor list, please contact Cita Ricafort at cricafort@conejo
.k12.ca.us or call 498-3676, ext. 1101.
Work Permits
Students need to be at least 14 years old to be eligible for a
work permit. Students must obtain a work permit before they
can start working. Once hired by their employer, students need
to obtain a work permit application, which is available in the
CCC. The application has three sections: the first section is to
be filled out by the student, the second section needs to be
completed by the employer, and the last section is to be signed
by the parent or guardian (if the student is under 18). Once
completed, the application needs to meet two qualifications:
1. A minimum GPA of 2.0
2. A 90% attendance rate from previous term
Once everything checks out, the actual work permit is issued
to the student to give to his/her employer to keep at the place
of employment. Please NOTE that the processing time for work
permits is 48 hours.
Scholarship Opportunities
The NPHS College and Career Center provides a monthly
Scholarship Bulletin. Hard copies are available in the CCC.
A list of current scholarships is also available on Naviance.
Students, especially seniors, should take advantage of the
many opportunities available from various national, regional,
and local organizations, both public and private, to obtain
money for college.
For Seniors, here are some important deadline dates
regarding the NPHS Common Scholarship:
• The deadline to submit Requests for the Online
Application is on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
• The deadline to submit Requests for Transcripts and
Letters of Recommendation is on Friday, March 16,
2012 at 3:00 p.m.
• The Application is due online by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
March 30, 2012.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Registration
Students who are currently taking AP classes may register for
the AP exams, Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m., and from
1:30–2:30 p.m., in the CCC. The cost of the exam is $90.00
each until March 2. From March 3–April 6, 2012, the cost of
the exam is $140.00 each. Payments are accepted in checks
only, payable to CVUSD.
Many other services are offered in the College & Career
Center. There’s something for Freshmen to Seniors. The hours
are Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and from
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. All students and parents are welcome.
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Panther Pursuits
Orientation &
Registration for
2011 / 2012 School Year
Page 21
California High
School Exit Exam
by Josh Eby, Assistant Principal, Instruction
T
he NPHS counselors
began visiting classes on
February 21st to initiate the
orientation and registration
process for the 2012/2013
school year. Using the Student
Connect feature for Zangle,
students once again will be
able to go online and select
the classes that they would
like to take for the upcoming
year. When the counselors
visit classrooms, students
will be given a letter from
the school district providing
them with directions and a
password to access Student
Connect. Counselors will also
instruct the students about
completing the registration
process online. It is extremely
important that your son/
daughter follow the directions
given by the counselors during
the orientation presentations.
If a computer is unavailable
to a student, then he or she
may use a computer in the
library during library hours.
Students will also be expected
to complete the grade level
course request form, which
Current Sophomores
(Class of 2014)
Current Juniors
(Class of 2013)
Current Freshmen
(Class of 2015)
requires a parent signature.
Counselors will meet
individually with students
during the school day to
discuss and review course
selections that have been
made. It will not be possible
for parents to be present
during these sessions.
NPHS is continuing to use
Naviance for the 2012/2013
school year. Naviance is a
web-based college and career
planning program. During
orientation students will
receive their Naviance pass
codes and are expected to
log-in before they register.
Naviance will be used for
college appointments and in
the College & Career Center.
Below is a schedule by
grade level detailing when
students will be taking
part in the orientation and
registration process. If you
have any questions, please
feel free to contact me at
498‑3676, ext. 1006, or jeby@
conejousd.org.
Spring registration dates
are as follows:
Orientation
Registration
2/21–2/23
2/27–2/29, 3/1
3/7–3/9
3/12–3/15
4/4–4/5
4/11–4/13, 4/16
T
he California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
will be administered on Tuesday, March 13, and
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, to ALL tenth grade
students and any eleventh grade students who
have not already passed it. All students enrolled in
California high schools must pass this test in order to
receive a diploma; therefore, it is extremely important
that students are present for BOTH DAYS of testing.
On March 13 students will take the English
Language Arts portion of the CAHSEE. On March 14,
students will take the Mathematics portion of the
CAHSEE. Students who are NOT testing (grades 9 and
12, and most of grade 11) need not arrive until their
first scheduled class begins on these two days. On
both days, we will follow the schedule shown below.
Schedule for March 13 & March 14
CAHSEE Testing
(Gymnasium) 8:15–10:10*
All 10th grade students & any 11th grade students
who have not yet passed the Exit Exam:
Period 1...... 9:20–10:10
All 9th grade, all 12th grade, & any 11th grade
students who have already passed the Exit Exam:
Break........ 10:10–10:20 Period 3....12:10–1:00
Passing..... 10:20–10:30 Passing........1:00–1:10
Period 2.... 10:30–11:25 Period 4......1:10–2:05
Lunch........ 11:25–12:00 Passing........2:05–2:15
Passing..... 12:00–12:10 Period 5......2:15–3:05
*Students who have not completed the exam will
continue testing and go to class when they are finished.
Additional Testing Information

Tenth and 11th grade students who are taking
the test should report directly to the gym or
other specified testing location for both days
of testing.


All students need a picture ID on the day of
the test.
No backpacks, purses, or bags are allowed in
the testing room.
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FOR SENIORS: EVENTS & DEADLINES
Please be
aware of
some date
changes.
This is a summary of the information distributed at the Senior Parent Meeting the evening of
October 13th prior to the California State University Application Workshop. If you have any
questions about senior activities, please contact Karla Villavicencio, Dean of Student Activities.
Parents & Seniors
�Watch for additional news in the
Graduation Speakers/
Performers
Senior Contracts
�Draft of speech/song due April 30,
Panther Pursuits and Panther Tale,
both located at www.nphs.org.
�Suspension results in loss of
senior privileges, which may be reearned through community service
(1 day suspension = 5 hours of
community service).
�2nd suspension could result in
permanent loss of senior privileges.
�Administration will monitor
community service throughout the
school year.
�If contracts are not turned in there
will be a hold on senior activities.
Senior Picnic
�May 3, 2012
�Cost: Approximately $40–$45.
�Menu: Hamburgers, hot dogs,
coleslaw, chips, rolls, beans,
watermelon, assorted drinks, and
ice cream treats.
�Activities: Giant inflatable
obstacle course, water tag maze,
DJ with dancing, pool with slide,
sports games, etc.
Prom: Reagan Library
in Simi Valley
�Date: May 19, 2012 from
7:00 p.m. to midnight.
�Cost: Approximately $85–100
(prices increase the last week; buy
your tickets early). Students may
have the opportunity to fundraise
and lower the amount of their
Prom ticket.
�Applications available April 1,
2012.
2012.
�Speaker tryouts held in mid-May;
exact date to be announced.
Senior Seminars
�Mandatory meetings for seniors;
April 30, 2012 and May 2, 2012
Senior Recognition
Night
�Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
�Agenda includes all non-monetary
awards and achievements. For
example: National Honor Society,
CSF, Majors program, IB, DATA
Academy, etc.
�You will receive an invitation
if your student is receiving an
award.
Senior Scholarship
Night
�Wednesday, May 30, 2011.
�Agenda includes all monetary
awards and scholarships.
�You will receive an invitation if
your child will be acknowledged.
Senior Finals
�June 1st & 4th, 2012.
Baccalaureate
�Sunday, June 3, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.
�Ceremony location: PAC.
�Attendance is voluntary and open
to seniors and their families.
�Ceremony is non-denominational.
Graduation Rehearsal
�Attendance is MANDATORY.
�June 5 – 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
�June 6 – 8:30–11:30 a.m.
�June 7 – if necessary.
�Graduation tickets distributed
following rehearsal on June 6.
�All textbooks should be cleared
and all debts paid before June 6.
Senior Luncheon
�Thursday, June 7, 2012.
�Cost: Approximately $10.
�Location: Lamppost Pizza.
�Opportunity for yearbook signing.
Grad Nite
�Thursday, June 7, 2012 @
7:00 p.m.
Graduation
�Date: Friday, June 8 @ 5:00 p.m.
�Tickets: 2 free, can buy additional
@ $10 each (money is used to
offset the cost for jumbo screen).
�Tickets can be purchased only at
the Student Store.
�Cap and gown costs:
Approximately $35.
Senior Trips
�NPHS does not sponsor or
endorse any senior trips. Some
travel companies solicit students
off campus for senior trips. We
encourage you to investigate
these trips carefully.
March / April 2012
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Newbury Park High School Certified Staff
2011– 2012 - Term 2: Prep Periods
Period Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Below are the preparation periods that teachers
are available to meet with parents. It is important
to make an appointment by calling the teacher
directly. Parents are requested not to go directly
to the classroom without an appointment as a
teacher may have something else scheduled.
Time
7:10 – 8:05
8:15 – 9:50
10:05 – 11:45
12:30 – 2:05
2:15 – 3:05
Teachers
Abney, John
Acosta, Tracy
Adams, Lisa
Alamillo, Leilani
Alvarez, Anne
Atkins, Kristian
Barra, Danielle
Baum, Lynn
Bond, Alana
Bradley, Richard
Brock, Keith
Brown, Rhoda
Calaba, Joseph
Carolan, Cameo
Carr, Darrin
Caudill, Claudia
Caulfield, Lorena
Christian, Timothy
Cohen, Sylvia
Colangelo, Nick
Conner, Janet
Contreras, Michael
Conway, Michael
Cooper, Ryan
Coull, Tiffani
Crawford, Janice
Crystal, Dennis
DiCato, Cheri
Diffenderfer, Leigh Ann
Dogancay, Deborah
Ellis, Scott
Erickson, Paul
Fabricius, Gary
Ferguson, Aaron
Flaherty, Sean
Flores, Eduardo
Period
Teachers
Period
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
5
5
4A
1
4
5
3
5
5
5
1
1
5
1
2/3
4B
1
1
Geher, Seth
Giles, Michael
Graham, Casey
Green, Matthew
Halpert, Jennifer
Hauser, Nella*
Heraper, Sue (Librarian)
Herbert, Cindy
Hodson-Burt, Christine
Hunter, Jorai
Izakowitz, Claire
Johnson, Steve
Kick, Richard
Kikuchi, Karen
Kim, Brian
Klein, Jason
Koenig, Heidi
Konish, Kristi
LaRocca, Matthew
Lee, Jennifer
Lemieux, Lucia
Lilly, Robin
Lindroth, Eric
Lion, Marc
Lockwood, Jennifer
Maciel, Marty
Malone, Colleen
Marinello-Sweeney, Jackie
Marshall, Linda
Martin, Robert
Martinez, Sandra
McKean, Corinne
McNamara, Mary
Mekari, Seana
Menkin, Joe
Metcalf, Kimberly
1
1
5
5
4B
5
5
1
5
1B
1
5
5
1
1
1
5
1
1
4B
1
5B
5
5
5
1
5
3:05–4:00
1
1
4
1
1
5
Upon request
2
1
5
5
1
1
1
5
by Athol Wong, Principal
Note: Department chair is indicated by *
T1 = Term 1
T2 = Term 2
Teachers
Mulligan, Bill
Nelson, Brad
Ngo, Kathy
Ollins, Michael
Ortega, Claudia
Papenhausen, Kim
Phillis, Kassie
Pralgo, Mel
Primavera, Mary Ann
Quesada, Melissa
Rayl, Sandra
Ropes, Gregory
Rose, Kristen
Sampson, Brenda
Sanders, Teri
Saremi, Michelle
Sargent, John
Scott, Curtis
Shimamoto, Miharu
Soto, Jorge
Soury, Chris
Stevens, Maya
Stillwagon, Erin Fay
Svoboda, Stephen
Thompson, Chris
Tisor, Karen
Toomey, Ron
Torossian, Vicky
Wade, Cindy
Walker, Peggy
Warfield, Ted
Weidman, Amy
Weingarden, Michael
Welch, Kelly
Whiteman, Gillian*
Period
3:10–4:00
5
3
1
5
4 T, Th, F
1
5
3
1
5
Upon request
3
6:30–7:00
1
4B
2
5
5
5
4
5
5
1
5
4A
1
4
1
2B
1
5
5
1/3B
4
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NPHS Teachers Using GradeBook & Classroom Websites
T
he NPHS Webmaster has revamped
and updated our school website,
www.nphs.org. Now all teacher emails
and websites are linked to the school’s
web page. For a link to teachers’ emails
Teacher
Name
ZangleGradeBook
go to www.nphs.org > Academics
> Departments. Teachers are listed
within their department with a link to
their email and classroom website, if
they have one. To access a classroom
Website
http://sites.google.com/site/
jabneynphs/
None
None
https://sites.google.com/a/conejo
.k12.ca.us/ms-alamillo/home
None
None
http://newburyparkhighschool.net/
barra/
None
http://teacherweb.com/CA/
NewburyParkHighSchool/Bond
NewburyParkHighSchool/MrBradley
None
None
mrcalabascorner/
www.teacherweb.com/CA/Newbury
ParkHighSchool/CameoCarolan
Pending
maestracaudillnphs/
www.teacherweb.com/CA/
NewburyParkHighSchool/Caulfield/
None
None
http://www.nphs.org/index.php?
section=college&page=welcome
msjanetconner/
Abney, John
Yes
Acosta, Tracy
Adams, Lisa
Yes
Yes
Alamillo, Leilani
Yes
Alvarez, Anne
Atkins, Kristian
No
Yes
Barra, Danielle
Yes
Baum, Lynn
Yes
Bond, Alana
Yes
Bradley, Rich
Yes
Brock, Keith
Brown, Rhoda
Yes
Yes
Calaba, Joseph
Yes
Carolan, Cameo
Yes
Carr, Darrin
Yes
Caudill, Claudia
Yes
Caulfield, Lorena
Yes
Christian, Tim
Cohen, Sylvia
Yes
Yes
Colangelo, Nick
Yes
Conner, Janet
Yes
Contreras, Michael
Conway, Michael
Cooper, Ryan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Coull, Tiffani
Yes
Crawford, Janice
Crystal, Dennis
DiCato, Cheri
Diffenderfer,
Leigh Ann
Dogancay,
Deborah
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ellis, Scott
Yes
None
ParkHighSchool/MrsCoull/index.html
None
www.nphsband.org
None
ParkHighSchool/LeighAnnDiffenderfer
dogancay/
nphspanthers/
Erickson, Paul
Fabricius, Gary
Yes
Yes
None
Yes
Teacher
Name
website, click on the “highlighted”
teacher’s name.To the right is a Quick
Reference Chart illustrating which
teachers utilize Zangle-GradeBook and/
or a classroom website.
ZangleGradeBook
Ferguson, Aaron
Yes
Flaherty, Sean
Yes
Flores, Eduardo
Yes
Geher, Seth
Yes
Giles,Michael
Yes
Graham, Casey
Yes
Green, Matthew
Yes
Halpert, Jennifer
Yes
Harris, Brianna
Yes
Hauser, Nella
Yes
Heraper, Sue
N/A
Herbert, Cindy
Hodson-Burt,
Christy
Yes
Hunter, Jorai
Yes
Izakowitz, Claire
Yes
Johnson, Steve
Yes
Kick, Richard
Yes
Kikuchi, Karen
Yes
Kim, Brian
Yes
Klein, Jason
Yes
Koenig, Heidi
Yes
Konish, Kristi
Yes
LaRocca, Matthew
Yes
Lee, Jennifer
Yes
Lemieux, Lucia
Yes
Lilly, Robin
Yes
Lindroth, Eric
Yes
Lion, Marc
Yes
Yes
Website
ferguson/
None
NewburyParkHighSchool
http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/
NewburyParkHighSchool/Geher
Pending
NewburyParkHighSchool/Graham
mrgreenscene
http://sites.google.com/site/jenhalpert
harris/
nellahauserwebsite
http://nphssagelibrary.wikispaces.
com
None
mshodsonburt/
hunternphs/
izakowitz
mrjswebsite
http://sites.google.com/a/conejo.k12
.ca.us/rkick/
http://sites.google.com/a/conejo.k12.
ca.us/thinkdifferently/
None
http://www.teacherweb.com/ca/
NewburyParkHighSchool/Klein/
koenig
http://web.me.com/kristikonish
mrlaroccasclasses/
http://sites.google.com/a/conejo.k12.
ca.us/lee/
mslucialemieux/
http://home.roadrunner.com/~lilly
nphsphotography/Home
mrlionsden/
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NPHS Teachers Using GradeBook & Classroom Websites (continued)
Teacher
Name
ZangleGradeBook
Website
lockwood/
anythingmoss/Home
malone/
http://www.freewebs
.com/31irregularspanishverbs
None
Martin/
http://www.teacherweb.com/
CA/NewburyParkHighSchool/
SandraMartinez-Galvan/
chezmadamemckean/
Mcnamara
www.teacherweb.com/ca/
newburyparkhighschool/seanamekari
nphsphotomenkin/
http://teacherweb.com/CA/Newbury
ParkHighSchool/KimberlyMetcalf
NewburyParkHighSchool/Mulligan/
None
Facebook: search “Kathy Ngo”
None [weekly assignment sheet]
None
Lockwood, Jennifer
Yes
Maciel, Marty
Yes
Malone, Colleen
Yes
MarinelloSweeney, Jackie
Marshall, Linda
Yes
Yes
Martin, Robert
Yes
Martinez-Galvan,
Sandra
Yes
McKean, Corinne
Yes
McNamara, Mary
Yes
Mekari, Seana
Yes
Menkin, Joe
Yes
Metcalf, Kimberly
Yes
Mulligan, William
Yes
Nelson, Brad
Ngo, Kathy
Ollins, Michael
Ortega, Claudia
Palomino, Daniel
Papenhausen,
Kimberly
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Phillis, Kassandra
Yes
Pralgo, Mel
Primavera,
Mary Ann
Quesada, Melissa
Rayl, Sandra
Ropes, Gregory
Yes
kpapenhausen
http://www.teacherweb.com/
CA/NewburyParkHighSchool/
MissPhillisClass/apt1.aspx
None
Yes
None
Yes
Yes
Rose, Kristen
Yes
Under construction
Pending
msrosemath/
Sampson-Safian,
Brenda
No
None
Sanders, Teri
Yes
Saremi, Michelle
Yes
Sargent, John
Yes
Scott, Curtis
Yes
Shimamoto,
Miharu
Yes
Soto, Jorge
Yes
http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/
NewburyParkHighSchool/TeriSanders
mrssaremi/home
www.nphschoir.org
NewburyParkHighSchool/CurtisScott/
index.html
.ca.us/mshimamoto
.ca.us/jsoto
Yes
Teacher
Name
ZangleGradeBook
Soury, Christopher
Yes
Stevens, Maya
Yes
Stillwagon,
Erin Fay
Yes
Svoboda, Stephen
Yes
Thompson, Chris
Yes
Tisor, Karen
Yes
Toomey, Ron
Van-WijkTorossian, Vicky
Wade, Cynthia
Walker, Peggy
Warfield, Ted
Yes
www.nphshealth.com
stevens/
stillwagon/
svoboda/
mrschristinethompson/
SraTisorsSpanishClasses/
None
Yes
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
Weidman, Amy
Yes
Check Zangle
www.socialscientist.us
None
weidmanworld08/
Weingarden,
Michael
Yes
http://www.thinkatorium.com
Welch, Kelly
Yes
Whiteman, Gillian
Yes
NewburyParkHighSchool/Zieger
NewburyParkHighSchool/
MsWhiteman/
Website
Teacher Conferences
A
t the high school level, teacher/parent conferences should
be arranged by appointment only. Parents should not
go directly to a classroom any time during the school day,
including before and after school, to meet with a teacher
without an appointment. Teachers will meet with any parent
with the appropriate notification and scheduled appointment.
“Education's purpose is to replace an
empty mind with an open one.”
– Malcolm Forbes
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MAJORS PROGRAM
Requirements deadline for graduation is May 1 of your senior year.
N
PHS students have a unique opportunity to explore
college majors and careers of interest through the Majors
Program. Students may enroll in this program starting in their
sophomore year. Throughout their high school career, students
are expected to meet the various program requirements.
Program guidelines and information are available in Room B1
and on the NPHS website.
Requirement
30 Credits
Informational
Interview
Job Shadow
(a workplace visit)
Major Related
Internship
OR
Community Service
OR
Work Experience
Junior Achievement
Workshops:
Connecting to
Success (Juniors)
Money & Me
(Seniors)
CVUSD Career Fair
(Juniors & Seniors)
Prepare a
Professional
Résumé
Contact Nick Colangelo, the School to Career Coordinator,
at (805) 498-3676 for additional information or questions.
Seniors are expected to meet with the School to Career
Coordinator by January of their senior year to make plans to
complete program requirements. Summer community service/
internship opportunities are available in the Career Center.
How to Meet Requirement
Students must take 30 credits within their major area. See the list of classes that
apply to each major. Classes may be taken anytime during high school.
 Interview a professional
 Attend a Career Choices Fair
 Complete a Rotary interview (Junior)
 Job Shadow, February 2012. Students apply to participate in October 2011.
 Listen for bulletin announcements for other opportunities and check the
Career Center.
 Seniors requesting an unpaid internship during the school year must complete
an application and be approved by Mr. Colangelo, the School to Career
Coordinator. Applicants must demonstrate good progress in meeting majors
program course work and other program requirements, and receive parent
approval.
 Students participating in approved major-related community service must
submit a community service log or other documentation signed by their adult
supervisor.
 Students enrolled in the work experience program whose work is related to
their major may provide payroll stubs and a recent employee evaluation to
document their experience. See Mr. Colangelo for approval.
 Junior Achievement workshops are held at a local college or university and
require parent and teacher permission.
 Connecting to Success highlights leadership and ethics.
 Money and Me offers seniors financial basics in budgeting, credit, investing,
and financial aide.
 TEDX, March 2012.
Seniors should maintain an updated resume in their Majors Program file.
Complete a résumé.
Year of Completion
Senior
Sophomore–Senior
Sophomore–Senior
Sophomore–Senior
Senior
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Conejo Valley Unified School District
DECLARATION of MAJOR
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT – for
❒ARTS,
people who like to be creative, innovative,
imaginative, and flexible; work independently,
be self-directed; use their artistic, musical,
physical ability; express ideas visually, in
writing, and/or in physical performances;
and use colors and materials to design and/or
create for the pleasure of others.
– for people who like to work
❒BUSINESS
with computers and various technologies;
have structured work with clear guidelines;
plan and direct activities of an organization
or business; be organized and efficient;
work with numbers, money and/or words;
direct and delegate responsibility of others;
use persuasion to convince people to do
something; and take a leadership role.
– for people who like to
❒ENGINEERING
work with computers, math and science;
SCIENCES – for people who like to
❒HEALTH
conduct research and experiments; provide
medical or dental services; diagnose physical
and/or emotional problems; help others,
understanding the human body; and work
with athletic teams.
TECHNOLOGY – for people
❒INDUSTRIAL
who like to build and fix things; create, design
and plan projects; figure out how and why
things work; work on different projects every
day; be precise and accurate.
& HUMAN SERVICES – for people
❒PUBLIC
who like to help people solve their problems;
create, plan, and direct projects; take a
protective role toward people and property;
develop interpersonal skills; work with and
interpret laws and regulations; promote
global citizenship; help improve lives; develop
leadership skills; and become educators.
enjoy hands-on learning; work on different
laboratory projects; be precise and accurate;
and learn about the laws of nature.
Obtain the following signatures and submit this form to Mr. Colangelo, School to Career Coordinator,
in the Career Center to officially declare a major and be entered into the program.
Student Signature ___________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Counselor’s Signature ________________________________________________ Date ________________________
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MAJORS PROGRAM: Majors & Class Lists
Art, Media &
Communication
Communication Emphasis
Academic Decathlon
Computer App. 1 & 2
Creative Writing (5)
Composition (5)
Foreign Language 3 & 4
Journalism
Photo 1 & 2
Speech
Mass Media
Web Page Design
Yearbook
Performing Arts Emphasis
Beg. Instruments
Chorus
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Dance
Jazz Ensemble
Marching Band
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Pageantry
Theatre 1 & 2
Theatre Tech
Vocal Ensemble
Visual Arts Emphasis
Art Media
Art History
Art Portfolio
Color & Design
Crafts 1 & 2
Drawing/Painting
Graphic Design
Communications ROP
Mass Media
Photography 1 & 2
Digital Photo ROP
Video Prod. ROP
Business
Academic Decathlon
ASG Student Government
Bank Teller ROP
Computer Applications ROP
Computer Program 1 & 2
Computer Repair ROP
Discrete Math
Fashion/Retail ROP
Floral Design ROP
Functions/Stats/Trig.
Journalism
Math Analysis
Speech & Debate
Web Page Design
Web Design ROP
Yearbook
Work Experience
Industrial
Technology
Auto Body ROP
Auto Painting/Service ROP
Cabinet Making ROP
Discrete Math
Floral Design ROP
Graphic Design ROP
Screen Printing ROP
Welding/Mfg. ROP
Wood 1 & 2
Web Page Design
Mass Media
Computer Programming
Digital Photo ROP
Computer Repair ROP
Engineering &
Environment
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Comp. Programming 1 & 2
Discrete Math
Marine Science 1 & 2
Math Analysis
Physics
GPS Systems
Natural History
Human Geography
Public
& Human
Services
Academic Decathlon
Anthropology
Comparative Religion
Culinary Arts ROP
Discrete Math
Educational Aide
Foods 1 & 2
Life Management
Mock Trial
Philosophy
Western Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
ASG Student Government
Public Speaking
Theory of Knowledge
(Juniors & Seniors)
Work Experience
Health
Sciences
Anatomy/Physiology
Athletic Trainer (10)
Biology
Chemistry
Dental Assisting ROP
Discrete Math
Health Careers ROP
Math Analysis
Medical Assistant ROP
Nursing Assistant ROP
Sports Medicine ROP
Physical Education 10–12
(if exceeds graduation
requirements)
Psychology
Sociology
Two Varsity Sports (10)
To calculate the number
of units you have
accumulated:
· A
dd five (5) points for
each regular semester
class.
· A
dd ten (10) points
for each ROP semester
class.
· Y ou must receive a “C”
or better to receive
credit.
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All parents and guardians are
invited to become members
of the Scholarship Foundation.
We are a non-profit organization established
in 1979 to make scholarships available to
graduating students and to promote academic
achievement at Newbury Park High School.
We are asking for your support with
a $15 tax-deductible membership.
Please complete the information below and return it to the
NPHS Counseling Office with your membership contribution and/or donation.
Thank you
If you would like more information or would like to become a member of the
Foundation Committee, please contact Mr. Intlekofer at NPHS at 498-3676.
Scholarship Foundation
Name _____________________________________ Phone ____________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
Membership Amount $15 ___
Additional Donation $10 ___ $25 ___ $50 ___ or $ ______
Total enclosed $ ___________
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March / April 2012
Partnership Application – School to Career
A Business, Community, and Education Collaborative
2011–2012
Partner Information
Organization: _____________________ Contact: ______________________ Title: ____________________
Type of Organization: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________
City: ____________________________ ZIP: __________ Ph: ________________ FAX: ________________
Email: _________________________________________
Career Pathways Your Organization Represents
(Circle all that apply)
Art/Media/Entertainment
Engineering/Environment
Health Sciences
Industrial Technology
Business
Family/Consumer Services
Information Technology
Public/Human Services
Business Community Activities
Please see reverse side for details
(Check all you are interested in)
Guest
Speaker/
Panelist
Job
Shadow
Host
Internship
Host
Area
Coordinating
Team
Member
Please FAX back to (805) 498-7386, or mail to:
Nick Colangelo, Career Coordinator; 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Phone: (805) 498-3676, ext. 1168
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Community Activities Descriptions:
Guest Speaker (½–1hour)
Provide guest speakers for student groups or individual classrooms at a high school campus to learn about your
particular occupation or industry.
Job Shadow Host (3–5 hours)
Provide opportunities for students to observe and tour your place of work. Job Shadowing takes place in February
and March.
Internship Site (30+ hours)
Provide either paid or unpaid opportunities for high school students to gain skills and experience within your
business environment. This should be a learning experience that provides students with workplace activities
that enable the student to learn basic core competencies of your industry. This should be a learning/working
experience for the student to gain valuable insight into what your industry expects of its employees. This
program is more in-depth than a part-time job.
Area Coordinating Team (ACT) Member (1 hour per month)
Be a member of the advisory committee that organizes events and activities for the Conejo School to Career
program. Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks.
Junior Achievement Volunteer (1–2 hours per week for 5–12 weeks depending on program)
Volunteer to teach one of the JA high school programs. Success Skills for 9th graders introduces students to
the skills necessary for the modern workplace, including interpersonal skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and
problem solving strategies. Economics for 12th graders relates economic concepts and business principles to
real-life situations. The Company Program for students in 10–12th grade allows students to organize and run
their own company.
Career Fair Table (2–4 hours)
Provide representation for your career field for high school students at the district Career Fair that is held in early
March.
Mentor (2–3 hours, 3–5 times per school year)
Be a professional role model and industry partner who offers valuable insight and guidance on workplace skills,
college & career planning, and how to achieve scucess in your industry.
Business Conference Facilitator (2 hours of training, 5 hours of facilitating)
Facilitate a breakout session at the annual Connecting to Success high school student business conference.
Breakout sessions include communicating your value, ethics, teamwork, and financial literacy.
Business Conference Sponsorship
Provide monetary sponsorship for the annual Connecting to Success high school student business conference.
Senior Project Advisor (15+ hours)
Advise and guide a senior high school student through a capstone project that demonstrates what they are able
to achieve in their chosen career pathway. Provide input and strategies for success. Evaluate and critique project
upon completion.
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MAJORS PROGRAM - CHECKLIST
Steps
Requirement
1.0
Meeting #1 – CCC
1.1
Naviance
Register in order to complete profilers, surveys, reflections, research, communication, and applications. See
Mr. Colangelo if you need assistance.
1.2
Facebook
“Like” NPHS Counseling – for updates and opportunities. If you do not use Facebook, please let Mr.
Colangelo know.
1.3
Cluster Finder
1.4
Survey #1– Cluster Finder
and Next Steps Brainstorm
Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #1 – Cluster Finder and Next Steps
Brainstorm.”
1.5
Career Interest Profiler
Naviance “Career” tab. Be sure to select “View Matching Careers” once you complete the profiler.
1.6
Survey #2 – Career
Interest Reflection
Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #2 – Career Interest Reflection.”
Personality Profile
Naviance “Career” tab.
1.7
1.8
Related Information
Discuss your career-related strengths and interests. Ideas for internships and/or community service.
Naviance “Career” tab.
Survey #3 – Personality Reflection Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #3 – Personality Reflection.”
2.0
Meeting #2 with
Mr. Colangelo – Plan
Discuss the results of the profilers. Discuss survey information. Brainstorm on contacts and opportunities for
next steps. Discuss résumé writing. After meeting, drop off a hard copy of your résumé to the CCC or Mr.
Colangelo’s mailbox. Use the résumé links on http://nphs. org/index.php?section=college&page=welcome
to find a template and other résumé writing strategies.
2.1
Meeting #3 with Mr.
Colangelo – Résumé
Discuss résumé edits. Make appropriate changes to your résumé, then email a Word doc to ncolangelo@
conejo.k12.ca.us.
2.2
Informational Interview
See website for recommended questions.
2.3
Survey #4 – Informational
Interview
Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #4 – Informational Interview.”
2.4
Job Shadow or CareerRelated Field Trip
1. Job Shadow Day, February 2. Check Facebook – NPHS Counseling, and Naviance email alerts for
opportunities related to each of the 6 majors throughout the year. See Mr. Colangelo in the CCC to discuss.
Utilize your personal and professional network. 3. Attend a CVUSD or NPHS field trip related to your major.
Check Facebook / emails / webpage / CCC for these opportunities. 4. More information is available in B‑1 –
talk to Mr. Colangelo in the College and Career Center.
2.5
Survey #5 – Job Shadow
Completion / Career Field Trip
Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #5 – Job Shadow / Career Field Trip.”
3.0
Internship or Community
Service or Work Experience
(30 hours minimum –
related to major)
1. Student applications are accepted from juniors and seniors requesting an unpaid internship during the
school year. Internship availability is limited and dependent on local business partner support. Students must
complete a résumé and be approved by their counselor and Mr. Colengelo. Applicants must demonstrate
good progress in meeting majors program course work and other program requirements, and have parent
approval. 2. Students participating in approved major-related community service must submit a community
service log or other documentation signed by an adult supervisor. 3. Students enrolled in the work
experience program whose work is related to their major may provide payroll stubs and a recent employee
evaluation for documentation. 4. The following may count for this requirement depending on your major:
elementary educational aide class, fire cadet program, explorer program, Rockwell Scientific internship,
NPHS; theater program, mock trial, teen court, best buddies, and outdoor counselor.
3.1
Survey #6 – Internship /
Community Service Reflection
Naviance “About Me” tab. Click “View All Surveys.” Select “Majors #6 – Internship / Community Service
Reflect.”
Complete 30 credits
in your major
Throughout your high school career, take 30 credits in courses related to your major. A course list is available
in the counselor’s office, College and Career Center, the NPHS website, and the CVUSD Course Directory.
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PROM 2012
by Lorena Caulfield, Advisor, Class of 2013
T
he Class of 2013 invites all
Newbury Park juniors and seniors
to attend the Newbury Park High School Prom. It will be held
on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight at the
PRESIDENTIAL LEARNING CENTER at the Ronald Reagan Library
(40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, California). A map may be
found online. Tickets will be sold online beginning Monday, April
2 through Friday, May 4 for $90.00. Tickets will also be sold in the
student store at lunch only for $90.00 from Monday, April 23
through Friday, May 4. Beginning Monday, May 7 through Friday,
May 11 tickets will be sold in the student store at lunch only for
$100.00 and online. The price includes appetizer and dessert
buffet, DJ, prom court coronation, dancing, decorations, karaoke,
chaperones, and security. Free self-parking is offered in a lot
at the venue. Visual Photography will also be available to take
professional portraits of prom attendees. Check the price list
attached to your prom ticket for more information.
Shopping at the Oaks Mall
Helps Your School
Participating schools share $15,000!
If you are an Oaks Mall shopper, please help
by turning in your receipts. Bring your original
receipts, dated since September 1, 2011 from
The Oaks stores and restaurants (this includes
Lazy Dog Café, Red Robin, Olive Garden, and
Muvico), to the Guest Services kiosk located on
the upper level by The Cheesecake Factory, or put
them in one of the many containers on campus.
Schools earn five (5) points for each dollar spent.
You can view current points and information
by typing "School Cents" in the search box at
ShopTheOaksMall.com, or call (800) 539-3273.
As of January 15th Newbury Park High
School was in 4th place. Please keep us in this
place or help us go higher.
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All students must have a parent permission slip/
rule form signed prior to purchasing tickets. Those
purchasing tickets online will not be able to pick up their
ticket without the parent permission slip signed and turned
in. Permission slips can be found online at www.nphs.
org, in the office, or at the student store. An NPHS student
may invite ONE guest as their date. If the guest is NOT an
NPHS student, the host student must fill out a guest
pass prior to purchasing the tickets. The NPHS student must
pick up a guest pass from the main office or the student
store. These forms must be signed by the non-NPHS parents
and an administrator at the other student’s school, and
then returned to the NPHS office to be signed by an NPHS
administrator. This guest pass must be brought to the student
store when the NPHS student buys the guest ticket for prom.
Guests must be at least in the 9th grade and not older than
20 years old. Guest tickets MAY NOT be purchased online.
Complete directions to the Ronald Reagan Library,
as well as professional picture options and prices, will
accompany the ticket itself. Contact Lorena Caulfield at
[email protected] or Karla Villavicencio, Dean of
Activities, if you have any questions.
Not a Mall Shopper? You Can Still Help
Sign up for school cents email & earn 1,000–2,000 points!
Visit www.shoppingpartnership.com and go to “shopping center,” scroll
down to The Oaks, and click. Then click on “receive 2,000 points,” and
sign up for the program. Fill out the form making sure you choose NPHS
as your school, click “yes” to The Oaks email, and confirm your registration
when they email you. You just earned us 2,000 points! They do not sell
your information and you only receive around one email a month. You
can also earn 500 points for NPHS if you “Like” us at Facebook.com/
ShopTheOaksMall. You will need to show guest service your page, or simply
write down your facebook name and put it in the School Cents container at
the school, and guest services will check it. It's that simple!
Please help support NPHS by
registering today and turning in your
receipts. We finished in 14th place last year
and are excited to be in 4th place now.
We would like to hold that position or do
better. Please help us accomplish this goal.
Thank you!!!
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Involvement Opportunities:
Special Functions (e.g., Bingo Night); Donating Food and/or Drink Items;
Chaperoning Dances; Assembling School Information Packets;
Parent Seminars; Senior Graduation Activities; Setup/Cleanup for
Award Ceremonies; Core Literature Book Sales; College Night
NPHS
F
A
Who We Are: 2011/2012 PFA Board
President.................................................................Lisa Rogers
1st Vice President.............................................. Virginia Owens
2nd Vice President / Programs................................. Terri Childs
3rd Vice President / Ways & Means........................Julie Stevens
Secretary.............................................................Annie Preston
Treasurer................................................................Kelly Mason
Auditor..................................................................... Sheri Lam
Graduation Coordinator.................................. Cathy Wuesthoff
Hospitality........................................................... Tina Hallmark
Membership Coordinator.........................................Keiko Chun
Newsletter............................................................. Ilise Kremer
Principal................................................................. Athol Wong
Scholarship Coordinator.........................................Lisa Shapiro
School Cents......................................................Linda McNicoll
Student Representative........................................Shayda Ansari
Teacher Representative........................................ Annie Alvarez
Volunteer Coordinator..................................................... OPEN
A NOTE FROM the PFA PRESIDENT
by Lisa Rogers
I
truly hope 2012 brings each of
you a form of togetherness. With
all that is going on in the world we
need to stay connected within our
community, to keep the friendships
strong, to stay involved in our schools
because they need us more than ever.
Success, happiness, peace of mind and
fulfillment are the priceless human
treasures enjoyed by those who get
involved at NPHS.
PFA would like to extend a
special note of gratitude to all who
have volunteered their time, energy,
and skills to make the first half of our
school year so successful. We look
forward to your continued support
in 2012. I hope that, as you read the
Panther Pursuits, you will be motivated
to get involved in one of the many
opportunities available at NPHS. Also
the NPHS website is a great resource
for information. Please be sure to
check PFA and Announcement areas
for updates.
We want you to know that
in these budget-conscious times,
financially supporting PFA is more
important then ever. We hope that
those of you who are not yet a part
of PFA, will consider becoming a
member. Joining PFA is easy; see page
35 for a membership form. It is also
available online at www.nphs.org.
Membership fees/donations are used
to help pay for educational resources,
parent seminars, senior activities,
senior scholarships, staff appreciation
luncheon, campus beautification, and
technology. PFA also keeps you better
informed of all our school programs,
volunteer opportunities, assemblies,
fundraisers, and calendar events
through our publication the Panther
Pursuits. PFA’s membership drive is the
primary fundraiser which gives us the
ability to continue being a valuable
resource to the entire NPHS family.
We need to dispel the crazy
myth that high school is a time when
parental involvement is not needed. To
the contrary, the high school years are
really when our kids need us most as
they begin to make decisions that will
shape their future. They need our love,
guidance and encouragement to stay
the course and finish strong. They need
us to be their greatest support system
and their biggest fan. I want to thank
you for being a part of such a special
community of families that make this a
wonderful place to call home.
Please feel free to contact me
anytime at [email protected].
Remember you don’t need to attend
meetings if you join the PFA, but it is
always wonderful to see new faces
and get some fresh ideas. I would
especially like to thank the PFA board
for all of their hard work and support.
Their contributions are invaluable to
me and I truly appreciate all of their
efforts to make NPHS the best that it
can be.
Thank you!
March / April 2012
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JOIN NPHS-PFA
T
he PFA (Parent-Faculty Association) participates in many school events and
serves as a critical information link to parents and students through the Panther
Pursuits Newsletter. Students, teachers, and parents benefit from the PFA-sponsored
events, such as:
► Coffee with the Principal
► Homecoming
► Graduation Activities
► Back to School Nights
► Award Ceremonies ► Campus Beautification
► Staff Appreciation Luncheon ► Senior Breakfast
PFA Meets
at 7:00 p.m. in Room A2, usually
on the 4th Tuesday of the month
PFA offers scholarships to graduating
seniors every spring. In order to
qualify for a scholarship, families
must be PFA members throughout
their Panther‘s high school career
(effective August 2011).
Meeting Dates:
3/27/12 4/24/12 5/29/12
Any questions? You can email Keiko Chun at: [email protected].
✄
Yes! I want to be a member of NPHS-PFA for the school year 2011–2012!
Membership (circle one):
$25 Family Membership
$15 NPHS Staff Membership
Member Name(s) ________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________
Email (please print clearly)_____________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Last Name
First Name
_____ Email me PFA meeting minutes
Become a Panther Supporter!
Grade
_____ Email me PFA meeting reminders
PFA Membership $_______________
The above membership dues cover some of the expenses. Any additional
support is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your donation of:
___ $20 ___ 25 ___ $35 ___ $50 ___$100 _____________ Other
Donation _______________
Subscription to
Panther Pursuits _______________
Subscription to Panther Pursuits (this is mailed to you) ___ $20
Total $_______________
PFA Opportunities to Get Involved with:
___ Assembling School Information Packets (Jul/Aug)
___ Senior Graduation Activities
___ Core Literature Book Sales
___ Setup/Cleanup for Award
Ceremonies
___ Special Functions, e.g., Bingo Night
___ Donating Food and/or Drink Items
___ Chaperoning Dances
___ After-Prom Event
___ Parent Seminars
___ College Night
Mail this form to: NPHS, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Make checks payable to: NPHS PFA or pay online at this secure site: www.pay4schoolstuffonline.com (a small convenience fee applies).
Thanks for your support!!
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NPHS Member
Scholarship
F
A
Information!
D
id you know that NPHS PFA not only supports
multiple programs and events at NPHS
throughout the year, but also offers scholarships
to graduating seniors every year? Thanks to many
families, friends, and businesses for their memberships
and generous donations, and all the volunteers who
tirelessly spend countless hours raising money. Please
note that there is a very important change in qualifying
for the scholarship as of August 2011. In order to
qualify for the PFA scholarship, families have to be PFA
members throughout their Panther’s high school career.
For example, if your Panther is currently a junior, the
family has to be a member this year and next year.
If you are not sure if you have joined PFA this year,
please email me at [email protected] to verify.
Conejo Deals - The
Easiest Newbury
Park High School
PFA Fundraiser Yet!
Just send your email address to:
Julie Stevens at [email protected].
Newbury Park High School PFA will earn a $1 for each
Newbury Park High School family that sends their email
to Julie Stevens.
Local deal-a-day website conejodeals.com donates
$1 to NPHS PFA every time an NPHS family signs up to
receive their daily emails offering incredible discounts
(50–90% off) on local services, activities, spas/salons,
and restaurants. We receive this dollar even if you
never purchase a thing from the site.
Do it NOW! If each of our 2,600 families
sends their email today, NPHS PFA will earn
$2,600 and you never have to purchase a thing!
Thank you,
Julie Stevens
March / April 2012
New Drug Test Kits Available
D
rug test kits are available in the front office for purchase:
 The 5-panel kit ($7.00) tests for opiates, THC (marijuana),
methamphetamines, cocaine, and benzodiazepines.
 The 6-panel kit ($10.00) tests for all of the drugs in the
5-panel kit plus oxycodone.
 The 12-panel kit ($20.00) tests for all of the drugs in the
6-panel kit plus amphetamines, PCP, barbiturates, methadone,
ecstasy, and propoxyphene (Darvon).
 We have also added a urine specimen test that will be sent
into the toxicology lab to test for designer stimulants like
bath salts ($55.00) and synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice
($30.00).
Kits are simple to use at home; results are easy to read and reliable.
Parents may purchase kits from the Office Manager during office
hours; a telephone call ahead of time is recommended (498-3676,
ext. 1007). The kits are the same as those found at CVS, for example,
but much cheaper. For complete anonymity, pick up your kits between
3:00 p.m. and closing when there are no students in the front office.
Each kit is dispensed in a plain brown paper bag.
For additional information, check out Redwood Toxicology
Laboratory’s web site at www.redwoodtoxicology.com/, where you'll
find lots of helpful information regarding drugs.
More Fundraisers!
Flocking – Give Someone
the Birds!
Give a donation to the NPHS PFA to have
a flock of flamingos roost on the lawn of
someone in the area. The one who has been flocked
can then donate to have them removed, and also can
request that the flock migrate to a specific home. Order
forms are available on page 44, or you can download
them from the NPHS.org website. Show your school
spirit, and thank you for supporting the PFA!
PFA Facebook Page
“Like” us on Facebook to receive all of the PFA updates including:
upcoming events, fundraisers, and important announcements.
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Flocking a Friend Order Form
Name of Friend “Victim” to be Flocked: ______________________________
Friend’s Physical Address:__________________________________________
Note: Flamingos are not allowed to flock on public property or apartment complexes.
Special Instructions:_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Do you want your friend to know it was you who ordered the flamingo
flocking? __________
Your Name: ______________________________________________________
Your Phone: _____________________________________________________
Other Info:_______________________________________________________
Thank You For Your Support!
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Fundraising Opportunity for
Newbury Park High School!
M
el Pralgo, an English teacher here at NPHS, also runs
Noblegrande Entertainment and Events where he provides
musicians and DJs for any type of party or event. When Noblegrande
handles the party, it is guaranteed to be a success!
Noblegande
would like to offer
a special opportunity to help raise
money for Newbury Park High
School. If you, your organization,
a family member, or friend require
music for any event, whether live
music, DJ, specialty entertainment,
or a combination, please
call Mel Pralgo to talk about
using Noblegrande musicians,
entertainers, and/or DJs. When you
do, NPHS will receive a percentage
from the contracted price, and you
will receive a special NPHS special
discount!
This is a great chance for you to
save money and help our school at the
same time! What could be better?
For further information,
contact Mel Pralgo in the
NPHS English Department
or at (805) 341-9265.
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NPHS Super
Soccer
Saturday
CLEAN SWEEP!
vs.
Thousand Oaks
T
his year, the first annual Super Soccer Saturday was held at
Newbury Park High School Stadium. Games began at 8:00 a.m.
with the girls Frosh/Soph and continued throughout the day, ending
with the boys Varsity at 4:00 p.m. Newbury Park put together a clean
sweep of victories from the first game to the last. In six games, N.P. held
Thousand Oaks to just a single goal for the day.
Congratulations
NP Soccer!
Nicely done!
Girls Frosh/Soph: 6–0
Boys Frosh/Soph: 1–0
Girls J.V.: 4–1
Boys J.V.: 2–0
Girls Varsity: 2–0
Boys Varsity: 2–0
Coach Paul Sanford getting his head shaved to
celebrate Varsity boys’ win over T.O.
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Cheer
Hello
Fellow
Panthers!
W
e had
a great
time cheering
for all the
basketball teams this winter. The season went by
so quickly! Now we are actively supporting our
Spring Teams! A thank you to our soccer teams for
inviting us to cheer for them in January. We’re always
proud to share our Panther Spirit! In February we
participated in Baseball’s Tuff Cat Run. What a great
day it was for our school and our community.
In April we'll hold try-outs for next year. Look for
announcements for the mandatory parent meeting.
If you have never been an NPHS Cheerleader and
would like to give it a try, come to our Try-Out Clinic.
Dates and times will be announced soon.
Our Cheer squads are made up of very talented
and smart young ladies, and we are so very proud of
each and every one of them. We would like to take
this opportunity to extend a special thank you to a
few of our girls: Ari Dermand, Stephanie San Filippo,
Molly Winter, Jenna Bray, Reagan Kaiser, Lindsey
Yount, Danica O’Malley, Lexi Haverlah, Emily Green,
and Courtney Bowles. These Spirit Cheerleaders were
recently recognized by Mr. Berlin for the work they
have done with the Panther Sparkles program. He
said, “These young women represent the best the
school has to offer.” Great job girls! Keep spreading
that Panther Pride!
NPHS Cheer Boosters
2012 graduating seniors.
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March / April 2012
Preparing to Play
by Larry Berlin, Assistant Principal, Athletics
A
We Survived the Tuff Cat Run!
Tuff Cat Thanks You . . .
NPHS
Baseball
would
like to express our enormous
appreciation to all those who
helped to make our First Annual
Tuff Cat Run such an amazing
success this year! Thank
you Runners, Sponsors, and
Volunteers! We would like to
especially thank our Title Sponsor
K-Swiss for your very generous
contribution and for supporting
all our athletics at Newbury High.
A huge Thank You also goes out
to Bo Jackson from Bo’s Man
Cave with 1450 ESPN Radio
and host of 95.1, KBBY for the
amazing way you helped us to
promote our event for months on
air. We would also like to give a
special thank you to all the other
teams and clubs who volunteered
for our race day, thank you to
school staff, administration, and
custodial staff for your wonderful
support, and to our coaches,
parents, and boys who helped to
make it all happen for us. One
more special thank you to our Tuff
Cat Team who, if it was not for
these dedicated moms, the race
would have not been possible—
Dina Carruthers, Tammy Kinsner,
Gaye Lampert, Kelly Mason,
Wanda Nealon, Carrie Ross, Cathy
Saylors, Lorzel Waltner, and Janice
Wise.
Thank you to all our
sponsors: Cronies Sports Grill,
Proactive Sports, MVP, Omega
Rehab & Sports, Los Robles
Hospital, Newbury Athletic
Club, RP Barricade, Ventura
County Sheriff’s Dept., City Of
Thousand Oaks, Tire Man, DJ Paul
Smith, Whole Foods, Sweet
Arleen’s, Jockey Active Wear,
TKD Academy, Jamba Juice, Dole,
California Pizza Kitchen, Boney
Mountain Coffee, Drenched
Fitness, Yoga Works, Doug
Stoutenborough with State Farm
Insurance, Cliff Bar, Gu Energy,
Tim Falsken with Farmers
Insurance, Hagen Photography,
Bob Smith BMW, Vista Ford,
Four Seasons, Apparel with
Attitude, Bec’s Fickle Boutique,
Boulderdash Indoor Rock
Climbing, Sky High, Captured
Images, Dr. Robin S. McEwan
Orthodontics, Glitterworks, Sports
Clips, MB2 Raceway, Newbury
Park Bikes, Specialty Fitness
Equipment, Newbury Park Martial
Arts Center, Oak Park Dentistry,
One Putt Golf, Revolution, Road
Runner Sports, Sweet Cherry It,
The Barkley Pet Hotel, YogaWorks,
McDonalds, and Jersey Mikes.
s the new school year approaches, a few
reminders regarding what is needed to
participate in sports at Newbury Park High
School:
C
T
eam Selection: High school
athletics is a very competitive and
popular endeavor; therefore, many
students are not selected to participate.
Our coaches evaluate and choose the
players for the high school teams.

Physical : Once selected for
a team, each athlete must have a
completed physical on file. Physical
packets can be picked up at the
Athletics Office. All physicals must be
signed off by a licensed physician.
2
.0 GPA : All athletes must maintain
a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible during
their season of sport. Eligibility is
checked each time all students in the
school receive grades, which for NPHS
is eight times.
Code of Conduct: All parents
and students mush sign an athletic
Code of Conduct contract. Please
review the code with your students, as
a violation can result in a suspension
from the sport.
Voluntary Sports
Consent Form: Parents must
sign off an assumption of risk form,
enabling their athlete to play.
Transportation Fee:
Students must pay a transportation fee
for busing to and from away games.
The fee is as follows: 1st sport $118,
2nd sport $68, 3rd sport $52. Payment
plans can be arranged, as well.
L
x

V
Best of luck to all our athletes.
Any questions please contact Athletics
at ext. 1008.
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NCAA Academic Eligibility - Frequently Asked Questions
[Reprinted from the NCAA website. Go to www.eligibility center.org for more details as well as links to additional information.]
When should a student register with the
NCAA Eligibility Center ?
Students should register with the Eligibility Center at the
beginning of their junior year in high school. At the end of
the student's junior year, a transcript, including six semesters
of grades, should be sent to the Eligibility Center from the
high school. Additionally, students should have their SAT or
ACT scores forwarded directly to the Eligibility Center (by
using code “9999”) whenever they take the exam.
What requirements do I need to be able to
practice, play and get a scholarship at an
NCAA Division I or II college or university?
You need to complete the following:
Graduate from high school;
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2
3
Complete a minimum of 16 (for Division I) or 14 (for
Division II) core courses;
Present the required grade-point average (GPA) (for
complete details, see the Freshman Eligibility Standards
Quick Reference Sheet on page 46 for Division I or a
minimum 2.0 GPA for Division II);
Present a qualifying test score on either the ACT or
SAT (for complete details, see the Freshman Eligibility
Standards Quick Reference Sheet on page 46); and
Request final amateurism certification (beginning
April 1 for fall enrollees or beginning October 1 for
spring enrollees).
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5
How do I know if the courses I am taking
will count as core courses?
You need to look at your high school’s NCAA List of
Approved Core Courses. Follow these steps:
Go to the NCAA Eligibility Center Web site at www
.eligibilitycenter.org;
Click on “Fall 2011 or After” box;
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2
3
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Click on “Resources”;
Click on “U.S. High School Student”;
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7
Input your high school’s CEEB code (if you know it) or
search by your high school’s name and state; and
Review the list.
*Very important: If a core course you took is not on the list, it
will not be used in your eligibility determination. Courses that
appear on your transcript must exactly match what is on the list.
What do I do if a core course I took is not
on the list ?
See your high school counselor immediately. Someone
at your high school is responsible for keeping your high
school’s list updated. It is important your high school does
this each year to make sure the core courses you are taking
appear on the list.
What is the lowest grade that will be used
for a course to count as a core course?
Follow your high school’s policy regarding its lowest passing
grade. If the Eligibility Center does not have this policy, the
lowest passing grade that will be used is D.
Will credit-by-exam courses meet corecourse requirements?
No. Courses completed through credit-by-exam will not be
used.
Are vocational courses acceptable?
No. Traditional vocational courses (e.g., typing, auto
mechanics, driver’s education and health) are not acceptable.
Do pass/fail grades count ?
Maybe, these grades may satisfy your core-course
requirements. The Eligibility Center will assign your high
school’s lowest passing grade for a pass/fail class so long as
the course receives credit toward graduation.
May courses taken in the eighth grade that
are high school core courses (e.g., Algebra I,
Spanish I, Freshman Composition) be used to
meet the core-course requirement ?
A high school course taken in the eighth grade may
be used if the course is on the high school transcript
with a grade and credit and if the course is on the high
school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.
Click on “List of Approved Core Courses”;
See NCAA Academic Eligibility – Frequently Asked Questions (page 42)
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NCAA Academic Eligibility – Frequently Asked Questions (continued from page 41)
May independent-study, Internet and
correspondence courses count as core
courses?
Yes, if the following four conditions are met (beginning
August 1, 2011):
Courses that are taught through distance learning,
online, credit recovery, etc. need to be comparable
in length, content and rigor to courses taught in
a traditional classroom setting. Students may not
skip lessons or test out of modules. The course
must be four-year college preparator;
All courses must include ongoing access between the
instructor and student, as well as regular interaction
for purposes of teaching, evaluating and providing
assistance. This may include, for example, exchanging
of e-mails between the student and teacher, feedback
on assignments, and the opportunity for the teacher
to engage the student in individual instruction;
Any course taken must have a defined time period for
completion. For example, it should be clear whether
the course is meant to be taken for an entire semester
or during a more condensed time frame, such as six
weeks, etc.;
Nontraditional courses should be clearly identified
as such on the high school transcript. Nontraditional
courses completed prior to August 1, 2011, will be
reviewed under current NCAA standards.
It is important to remember that all courses need to be
rigorous and four-year college preparatory in nature.
Students should be encouraged to take courses that are
quantitatively and qualitatively the same as courses offered
through traditional means, and to take courses that will
prepare them for the academic rigors they will face at a
four-year college or university.
To read more about this new rule, go to www
.eligibilitycenter.org and click the “High Schools Enter Here”
link, then the “Resources” page and read the documents
related to online/virtual/credit recovery courses.
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4
May college courses count as core courses?
College courses may be used to satisfy core-curriculum
requirements if the courses are accepted and awarded
credit by the high school for any student and meet all other
requirements for core courses. For NCAA Division I only,
such courses must be placed on the student’s high school
transcript. Courses taken at a college will NOT appear on the
high school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The high
school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses will include
only those courses taught/offered by the high school.
How are courses taken over two years
counted?
A one-year course that is spread over a longer period of
time is considered one course and will receive a maximum
of one core-course credit. (Example: Algebra I, spread over
two years, would receive one unit of credit.)
May my study in a foreign country help me
meet core-course requirements?
If you attended a secondary school outside the United States
for all or part of grades 9 through 12, different evaluation
procedures will be applied to your international education
documents. You must submit original-language documents
with certified translations for Eligibility Center evaluation.
How is my core-course GPA calculated?
Your core-course GPA is the average of your best grades
achieved for all required core courses. If you have taken
extra core courses, those courses will be used in your GPA,
only if they improve your GPA.
Can weighted grades for honors or
advanced-placement courses be factored
into the calculation of the student ’s
core GPA?
A school’s normal practice of weighting honors or advanced
courses may be used, as long as the weighting is used for
computing GPAs. Weighting cannot be used if the high
school weights grades for the purpose of determining class
rank. Additionally, in no instance may the student receive
greater than 1.000 additional quality points for purposes of
calculating the GPA for initial eligibility.
How is the NCAA core GPA different from a
student ’s overall GPA?
The NCAA core-course GPA is calculated using NCAAapproved core courses in the required number of core units.
High school GPAs generally includes the grades from most
or all courses attenpted in grades 9 through 12.
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NCAA Academic Eligibility – Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
Will courses taken after my senior year
meet core-course requirements?
For Division I, maybe. Only courses completed in grades
9 through 12 will qualify as core courses for Division I. If you
graduate from high school on schedule (in eight semesters)
with your incoming ninth grade class, you may use one core
course completed in the year after graduation (summer or
academic year) prior to full-time collegiate enrollment. You
may complete the core course at a location other than the
high school from which you graduated and may initially
enroll full time at a collegiate institution at any time after
completion of the core course.
For Division II, yes. All core courses completed before
your full-time enrollment at any college may be used by the
Eligibility Center.
For students with diagnosed disabilities:
For Division I only, beginning August 1, 2011, a student
must graduate “on time” in order to use up to three (3)
additional approved core courses taken before full-time
enrollment in college.
For Division II only, students may use any approved core
courses taken before full-time enrollment in college.
For Divisions I and II, students may use courses for
students with education-impacting disabilities that are
designated on the high school’s List of NCAA Courses.
For more information regarding education-impacting
disabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions on Students
with Disabilities document located at www.eligibilitycenter
.org, then click “Fall 2011 or After” and then “Resources.”
It is located under the “U.S. Students” section.
How does the NCAA treat courses similar
in content ?
Some approved core courses might be considered duplicates.
That is, the content of one course is the same as that of
another, even though the classes might have different titles.
If you have taken two classes considered to be duplicates,
you will receive only one core-course credit (typically for the
course with the higher grade). Please ask your high school
counselor if you have questions about duplicate courses.
May courses taken at high school “A” be
accepted if they appear on high school “B’s”
transcript ?
No. High school “A” may provide the Eligibility Center with
an official copy of high school “B’s” transcript, but grades
from one high school cannot be accepted on another high
school's transcript.
May a nonstandard ACT/SAT exam be used
for initial eligibility?
Yes. Students with diagnosed education-impacted
disabilities may take a nonstandard ACT or SAT exam. The
test score must be provided to the Eligibility Center from the
testing agency, just as any other test score.
How are students prioritized for
processing at the Eligibility Center ?
Students who have their status requested by an NCAA
institution are prioritized by the Eligibility Center for
processing. If a student’s eligibility status is never requested
by a member institution, the Eligibility Center may not
process such a student’s certification.
*If you have additional questions or need further
assistance, please contact the Eligibility Center‘s
customer service staff at (877) 262-1492.
NPHS Student / Athlete Pledge
A
I pledge to follow all school rules and regulations.
A
I pledge not to use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
A
I pledge to show respect and kindness to my fellow
students and teammates.
A
I pledge to show respect for my parents, coaches, advisors,
and school staff.
A
I pledge to practice the qualities of integrity, responsibility,
and perseverance.
A
I pledge to fulfill my commitment to my activities.
A
I pledge to gracefully accept the rulings of officials.
A
I pledge to demonstrate the qualities of good
sportsmanship at all times.
A
I pledge to keep my school environment clean and free of
trash.
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I pledge to be an active member of this community.
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I pledge to study hard and live up to my potential as a
student and as a person.
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Eligibility
Center
March / April 2012
Freshman-Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet
Know the Rules:
Core Courses
NCAA Division I requires 16
core courses as of August 1,
2008. This rule applies to any
student first entering any Division
I college or university on or after
August 1, 2008. See the chart
below for the breakdown of this
16 core-course requirement.
NCAA Division II requires 14
core courses. See the breakdown
of core-course requirements below.
Please note, Division II will require
16 core courses beginning
August 1, 2013.
Test Scores
Division I has a sliding scale
for test score and grade-point
average. The sliding scale for those
requirements is shown on page 47
of this newsletter.
Division II has a minimum SAT
score requirement of 820 or an
ACT sum score of 68.
The SAT score used for NCAA
purposes includes only the critical
reading and math sections. The
writing section of the SAT is
not used.
The ACT score used for NCAA
purposes is a sum of the four
sections on the ACT: English,
mathematics, reading, and science.
All SAT and ACT scores must
be reported directly to the
NCAA Eligibility Center by the
testing agency. Test scores
that appear on transcripts will
not be used. When registering
for the SAT or ACT, use the
Eligibility Center code of
9999 to make sure the score
is reported to the Eligibility
Center.
Grade-Point Average
Only core courses are used in the
calculation of the grade-point
average.
Be sure to look at your high
school’s list of NCAA-approved
core courses on the Eligibility
Center’s Web site to make
certain that courses being taken
have been approved as core
courses. The Web site is www
.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
Division I grade-point-average
requirements are listed on page 47
of this newsletter.
The Division II grade-pointaverage requirement is a minimum
of 2.000.
Division I
Division II
16 Core-Course Rule
14 Core-Course Rule
16 Core Courses:
4 years of English
3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
2years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if
offered by high school)
1year of additional English, mathematics, or natural/
physical science
2 years of social science
4years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)
14 Core Courses:
3 years of English
2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
2years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if
offered by high school).
2years of additional English, mathematics, or natural/
physical science
2 years of social science
3years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning August 1, 2013, students planning to attend an NCAA
Division II institution will be required to complete 16 core courses.
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NCAA Division I Sliding Scale
Core Grade-Point Average/Test-Score
New Core GPA / Test Score Index
Core GPA
3.550 & above
3.525
3.500
3.475
3.450
3.425
3.400
3.375
3.350
3.325
3.300
3.275
3.250
3.225
3.200
3.175
3.150
3.125
3.100
3.075
3.050
3.025
3.000
2.975
2.950
2.925
2.900
2.875
2.850
2.825
2.800
2.775
2.750
2.725
2.700
2.675
2.650
2.625
2.600
2.575
2.550
2.525
2.500
2.475
2.450
2.425
2.400
2.375
2.350
2.325
2.300
2.275
2.250
2.225
2.200
2.175
2.150
2.125
2.100
2.075
2.050
2.025
2.000
SAT
Verbal & Math ONLY
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730
730
740–750
760
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790
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830
840–850
860
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
960
970
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990
1000
1010
Eligibility
Center
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Freshman-Eligibility Standards Quick
Reference Sheet (continued)
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Other Important Information
Division II has no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average
is 2.000. The minimum SAT score is 820 (verbal and math sections
only), and the minimum ACT sum score is 68.
14 core courses are currently required for Division II. However,
beginning 2013, students will be required to complete 16 core courses.
16 core courses are required for Division I.
 The SAT combined score is based on the verbal and math sections
only. The writing section will not be used.
SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the Eligibility Center
from the testing agency. Scores on transcripts will not be used.
Students enrolling at an NCAA Division I or II institution for the first
time need to also complete the amateurism questionnaire through the
Eligibility Center website. Students need to request final amateurism
certification prior to enrollment.
For more information regarding the rules, please go to www.ncaa.org.
Click on “Academics and Athletes” then “Eligibility and Recruiting.” Or
visit the Eligibility Center website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
Please call the NCAA Eligibility Center if you have questions:
Toll-free number: (877) 262-1492
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TEEN CENTER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS - SPRING 2012
The Thousand Oaks Teen Center is located at 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
For further information, please call (805) 494-5156.
Check out our website and register for classes at www.thousandoaksteencenter.com.
Excursions:
Excursions include transportation and supervision. A $5.00
registration fee and parent permission slip is required for
each trip. Registration fee is non-refundable. Information
sheets are available at the Teen Center or at www.
thousandoaksteencenter.com. Excursions depart from and return
to the Thousand Oaks Teen Center.
INDOOR SKYDIVING
$30 cash due the day of the trip. Get your feet off the ground
and come fly with us at iFly Hollywood. Step inside a vertical
wind tunnel where wind speeds reach 120mph and literally
lift you into the air. Instructors will make sure you have an
unbelievably fun experience. Bring extra cash for attraction
photos and lunch at Citywalk afterwards.
Su
3/4
12:00noon–5:00pm
$30
TALL SHIP SAILING TRIP
$40 cash due the day of the trip. Come sail aboard the Bill of
Rights, a 137' gaff rig topsail schooner. You can help the crew
sail or simply relax on this 3‑hour coastal cruise. A one-of-akind chance of a lifetime educational adventure! Teen Center
provides transportation to and from Channel Islands Harbor.
T
3/20
12:00noon–5:00pm
$40
MAGIC MOUNTAIN SPRING BREAK TRIP
$30 cash due the day of the trip. Check out Green Lantern,
Terminator, X, Scream, Superman, Goliath, Tatsu, and more.
W
3/21
11:00am–9:00pm
$30
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE
9th–12th Grade
Competitive league that includes playoffs and championship.
Season begins Saturday, March 3. Games played Saturday
mornings at the Teen Center. For more information, contact Dan
Nalbandian, League Director at (805) 494-5156 after 2pm.
Sa
3/3–5/14
(9 weeks)
9am–1pm
$100
B-SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL DRIVER’S
EDUCATION at the Teen Center / during spring break
Ages 15–17
Classes are: Interactive, Entertaining,
and Informative. 99% Pass Rate on
1st Time Permit Test
M–F 3/7–3/11
11am–4pm
Program #9236.2111
$100
DMV also requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a
licensed instructor (available through B-Safe).
E-WASTE DAY ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
FUNDRAISER at the Teen Center
Ages 15–17
Bring your TVs (25" limit), computers (desktop & laptop), iPods,
cell phones, stereos, etc. Unfortunately, we won't be accepting
appliances. This one-day event will benefit the Teen Center.
S 3/10
10:00am–2pm
ACT CLASS
9th–12th Grade
Comprehensive ACT prep class offered by Eureka Review for
students planning to take the 6/9/12 test. Includes 18 hours of
instruction plus 3 full-length practice exams designed to help
students reach their full potential. The ACT is a great alternative
for students that struggle with the SAT and is accepted by every
4‑year university in America. Program material included in price.
No class 4/8; class will be held Saturday 5/12 instead of Sunday,
5/13.
Su
3/18–5/20 1:00pm–4:00pm
or
(9 weeks)
9:00am–1:00pm
$449
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/AED
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Instruction in one person rescue of adult, child,
and infant. Bring a sack lunch; free sodas.
Sa
4/7
11:00am–4:00pm
$65
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
Teen Center High School Programs - Spring 2012 (continued)
Panther
P u r s u i t s
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O n l i n e
PRINCETON REVIEW
9th–12th Grade
at www.nphs.org
Get ready for this Spring’s standardized tests! See how you’ll
score without affecting your grades. Presented by the Princeton
Review. To sign up for any of these tests, please call 800.2review
or go to www.PrincetonReview.com. Location: Thousand Oaks
Teen Center.
Sa
W
4/7
9am–1:30pm
No fee
4/18
7–8:30pm
No fee
(SAT test)
(SAT scores back)
SAT BOOKCAMP
9th–12th Grade
To Submit an Article for Publication
A
rticles from booster clubs and organizations—as
well as NPHS academic departments and clubs—are
encouraged. Please note the deadline to submit Panther
Pursuits articles for the upcoming issues.
Issue
May / June 2012
August–October 2012
4/29
9:00am–4:00pm
$99
Outsmart the SAT
with Catalyst's SAT
Bootcamp at NPHS
DATE: Saturday, March 3rd and
Sunday, March 4th
TO ENROLL: Visit www.CatalystPrep
.com & click on Bootcamp
Sign-Up.
For more information, email:
[email protected] or call 800.235.0056
8/1/12
Subscriptions
By publishing Panther Pursuits online, the PFA saves
approximately $10,000 per year. This savings directly benefits
the school. The future issue will appear on the website on or
about May 1.
If you would like to receive the remaining issue for the
2011/2012 school year by mail, complete that section of the
PFA membership form (on page 35 or www.nphs.org) and
return it, along with a subscription cost of $5.00, to the PFA
mailbox in the NPHS administration office, or mail to:
NPHS
Attn: Panther Pursuits
456 Reino Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320
SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Students attend both days.
COST: Just $165 for the entire
weekend course and prep
materials.
4/3/12
6/4/12
Posted on
nphs.org
5/1/12
s
P l ea e email articles in Microsoft Word and photos
in .jpg format to Ilise Kremer at
[email protected].
Offered by Eureka Review to prepare for the 5/5/12 test. This
event is designed to teach students the most effective strategies
for tackling common and challenging questions. Learn how to
expect success on the SAT and improve your scores. Program
material included in price. There will be a 1‑hour lunch break.
Sa
Articles Due
No Later Than
Our Students Can Benefit
from Your Experiences
E
ach year we ask our Newbury Park community to consider
volunteering in our School to Career Program by speaking
to our Career Choices class, hosting students for our annual Job
Shadow event, or offering internships/mentorships. Please call
or email me at [email protected] or call (805) 4983676, ext. 1168 if you have a few hours in your year to mentor
our students. Your experience and your story about how you
arrived at your current place in life are valuable for our students.
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March / April 2012
BE A PART OF PANTHER STADIUM!!
Your brick will be
installed in the entrance
of Panther Stadium.
Space is limited, so don't
miss this opportunity to
support the NPHS PFA.
SOCCER RULES!
CLAIRE SALISBURY
#13
4" x 8" brick - $50
Brick Order Form
Donor Info
(Please use one form per brick purchase)
Brick choice:
__________________________
Name
4" x 8" w/up to 3 lines of text ($50)

Paw print ($10)

__________________________
Total enclosed $___________________
__________________________
Address
Brick inscription:
Each line of text allows for a maximum of 15 characters
(spaces, punctuation, etc. count as a character). Any symbol
on a standard computer keyboard is acceptable.
__________________________
City/State/Zip
Please write your inscription below using the character spaces.
__________________________
Home Phone
Paw prints can be purchased for an extra $10. Please allow one
character space for this symbol.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Thank you for your support of NPHS!
Questions?
Contact Cathy Wuestoff at [email protected]
__________________________
Alternate Phone
Please make checks payable to:
Newbury Park High School PFA
Please mail to:
Attn: PFA
456 Reino Road
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
Page 49
Calendar of Events
Although every attempt at
accuracy is made, not all
conflicts are foreseeable;
therefore, dates are subject
to change. Check the
Panther Tale at www.nphs
MARCH
1
3
5–9
11:45 a.m. Peer Counseling Meeting
7:00 p.m. Mock Trial Awards
A-2
Winter Play: “You Can't Take
It With You”
PAC
2:00 p.m.
It With You”
PAC
7:00 p.m.
It With You”
PAC
11:45 a.m. International Week
7:00 p.m. Lacrosse Booster Meeting
7:00 p.m.
6
Freshman Play Information
Meeting
Boys’ Basketball Booster
Meeting
13
PAC
14
Faculty Café
Cafeteria
8:00 a.m. ASVAB Testing
PAC
2:30 p.m. Talent Show Rehearsal
PAC
4:30 p.m. Freshman Play Auditions
PAC
6:00 p.m. Cheer Parent Meeting
Cafeteria
6:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting
D.O.
15
16
PAC
PAC
6:00 p.m. Girls’ Soccer Banquet
Cafeteria
6:00 p.m. Cheer Parent Meeting
Library
26
27
Late Start Day–Period 2 Begins at 9:40 a.m.
8
12:05 p.m. Peer Counseling Meeting
A-2
PAC
7:00 p.m.
College Awareness Workshop
for Juniors
29
9:00 a.m. Jazz Festival
PAC
6:00 p.m. Boys’ Soccer Banquet
Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. Talent Show
PAC
10
PAC
11
Daylight Savings Begins
9
28
PAC
Progress Grades
Girls’ Aquatics Booster
Meeting
Faculty Café
9:00 a.m. DAC Meeting
D.O.
2:30 p.m. Freshman Play Rehearsal
PAC
6:00 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Banquet
Cafeteria
6:30 p.m. Dance Team Booster Meeting
Faculty Café
7:00 p.m. Band Concert
PAC
PAC
6:00 p.m. PFA Parent Talk
PAC
6:30 p.m. Dance Booster Meeting
Faculty Café
7:00 p.m. PFA Seminar
PAC
7:30 a.m. Career Choice Fair
CCC
A-2
PAC
7:00 p.m. Girls’ Water Polo Banquet
PAC
10:00 a.m. Spring Rally
Gym
PAC
19–23 Spring Break: No School
20
2:30 p.m. Talent Show Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
13–14 CaHSEE Testing–Sophomores & Juniors
PAC
Current Junior Orientation
7
12
TBA
7:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
5
www.nphs.org > athletics for
the latest information about
athletic events.
MARCH
Last Day to Drop Class without an “F”
2
.org for weekly calendar
updates. Check link for
highschoolsports.net from
D.O.
10:45 a.m. Indian Education Meeting
A-2
PAC
PAC
3:00 p.m. School Site Council Meeting
A-2
7:00 p.m. PFA Meeting
A-2
8:30 a.m. Principal’s Coffee
A-2
11:30 a.m. Student Congress
M-2
PAC
A-2
29–30 Subterm/Quarter Finals
30
31
3:00 p.m.
Common Scholarship
Applications Due
Office
7:00 p.m. Comedy Sports
PAC
TBA
9:00 a.m. Cheer Clinic
GAR
12–16 Current Junior Registration
12
PAC
See Calendar of Events (page 50)
Page 50
Panther Pursuits
March / April 2012
Calendar of Events (continued from page 49)
APRIL
APRIL
Subterm 4/Quarter 4 Begins
2
3
Graduation Speaker Applications Available
Main Office
Faculty Café
D.O.
Faculty Café
3–5
Current Freshman Orientation
4
7:00 p.m. Choir Concert
PAC
8:00 a.m. IB Testing
A-2
4–5
5
5–12
6
IB Art Show
Cafeteria
Good Friday: No School
9
10
11
PAC
7:00 p.m.
Meeting
13
14
16
17
18
20
21
23
24
25
PAC
Faculty Café
26
Permanent Program Day
27
PAC
8:00 a.m. Focus on the Arts
PAC
8:10 a.m. DATA Field Trip
CA Science
Center
28
6:00 p.m. New Parent Q&A
PAC
30
7:00 p.m. IB Parent Meeting
PAC
2:30 p.m. Cheer Clinic
GAR
3:00 p.m. Dance for Hope Rehearsal
PAC
GAR
3:00 p.m. Dance for Hope Rehearsal
PAC
8:00 a.m. Cheer Tryouts
GAR, et. al.
11:00 a.m. Dance for Hope Fundraiser
PAC
6:30 p.m. Track Awards Banquet
Cafeteria
3:00 p.m. School Site Council
A-2
A-2
M-2
A-2
2:30 p.m. One Act Rehearsal
PAC
7:00 p.m. Dance Concert
PAC
PAC
PAC
PAC
PAC
STAR Testing
6:00 p.m. Future Panther Night
11–13 Current Freshman Orientation
12
19
A-2
Senior Picnic
TBA
8:30 a.m. Senior Seminar
PAC
PAC
MAY
A-2
PAC
1
7:30 a.m. Special Ed Field Trip
Santa
Barbara
Zoo
2
6:30 p.m. Freshman Play Performance
PAC
PAC
PAC
2:15 p.m. One Act Meeting
PAC
GAR
6:30 p.m. Cheer Banquet
Cafeteria
2:15 p.m. One Act Auditions
PAC
GAR
D.O.
2:15 p.m. One Act Auditions
PAC
GAR
2–3
3
One Act Rehearsal
PAC
D.O.
PAC
STAR Testing
8:30 a.m. Senior Seminar Luncheon
PAC
A-2
PAC
Quarter 4 Midterm
4
5
7
8
Wrestling Tournament
12:00 p.m. One Act Festival
Reagan
Library
Gym/GAR
PAC
PAC
Faculty Café
8:30 a.m. Principal’s Coffee
A-2
March / April 2012
Panther Pursuits
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Calendar of Events (continued)
MAY
8
8–9
MAY
CaHSEE Testing–Seniors
9
10
11
12
14
11:30 a.m.
Honor Roll Barbecue for
Grades 9–11
JPL/NSA
Quad
PAC
Faculty Café
A-2
PAC
PAC
PAC
NHS Induction & Teaching
5:30 p.m.
with Honor
Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boys’ Volleyball Banquet
PAC
Faculty Café
D.O.
Cafeteria
16
18
19
28
Memorial Day: No School
29
A-2
30
7:00 p.m. Senior Scholarship Night
PAC
A-2
31
7:00 p.m. Band Concert
PAC
JUNE
Senior Finals
7:30 a.m. Career Choices Fair
CCC
6:30 p.m. Latinos Unidos Senior Awards
Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. PFA End of Year Dance
Gym
2
6:00 p.m. Choir Awards Banquet
Cafeteria
3
2:00 p.m. Senior Baccalaureate
PAC
1
4
5
Senior Finals
Faculty Café
8:30 a.m. Graduation Practice
Stadium
D.O.
8:30 a.m. Graduation Practice
Stadium
6:00 p.m. Softball Banquet
Cafeteria
7
7:00 p.m. Grad Night
Dave &
Busters
7–8
Term 2 / Quarter 4 Finals
PFA Hosted College 101
Forum
PAC
A-2
8
5:00 p.m. Graduation
Stadium
6:00 p.m. FHA HERO Banquet
Cafeteria
13
Faculty Café
6:30 p.m. Umbrella Boosters Meeting
Faculty Café
18
7:00 p.m. ASL Performance
PAC
19
Progress Grades
7:00 a.m. Percussion Festival
PAC
8:00 a.m. Prom
Reagan
Library
Roxy
Theater
21
6:00 p.m. NHS Induction
PAC
3:00 p.m. School Site Council
A-2
7:00 p.m. Senior Recognition Night
PAC
24
PAC
6
12:00 a.m. After Prom Party
23
Gym
M-1
20
22
10:00 a.m. Senior Rally
2:30 p.m. Graduation Speaker Auditions
7:00 p.m.
17
25
Last Day to Drop Class without an “F”
7:00 p.m.
15
PAC
M-2
7:00 p.m. Senior Athletic Awards
Gym
A-2
PAC
Summer School Begins
TOHS
D.O.
456 Reino Road
Newbury Park
High School
Mission statement
Nobility
We expect Panthers to challenge themselves and each other to show the
world their best character traits. On the field, in the classroom, in the
world, we expect students to value diverse opinions, values, and
cultures and demonstrate their respect for themselves and others.
Potential
We expect Panthers to realize the difference between success and
failure is one more attempt. We expect students to understand
that every difficulty presents an opportunity, that resources
are available when needed, and that they are capable
of rising to any challenge.
Humanity
We expect Panthers to contribute and interact
responsibly within the community and in the world.
We expect students to be kind to and respectful of
others from all walks of life, to cooperate with adults and
peers, and to recognize that two people holding
differing opinions can both be right.
Scholarship
We are Panthers!
We expect Panthers to learn the skills they need to
be successful in life: how to think deductively and
reflectively, how to communicate, how to gather and
analyze reliable information, and how to rely on their excellent
academic skills, common sense, and creativity to solve problems.