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Volume XXXVI, Issue 3
Did you know?
programs. Critical thinking, problem solving, and
communication skills are a major focus in the standards.
Through innovative items and performance tasks,
Smarter Balanced will measure these important skills
(SmarterBalanced, 2012).
In 2014, we begin using the Smarter Balanced
assessments to measure the Common Core State
Standards. The tests won’t be just multiple choice.
Questions will have a writing component asking students
to explain their answer, solve a problem, or communicate
why the student thinks their answer is the best one—
skills we use and practice in everyday life, and ones
they’ll need to be college and career
ready.
We are focusing on teaching
high levels of inquiry that match what
the Common Core Standards expect us
to teach! We teach Costa’s Three levels
of Inquiry:
Aligned with college and work
Level One questions ask students to
expectations;
recall information. Input the data into
Include
rigorous
content
and
short-term memory, but if they don’t use
application of knowledge through highit in a meaningful way, they forget it
order skills;
(list, recall, recite, define, match, name)
Level Two questions enable
Built upon strengths and lessons of
students to process information.
current state standards;
Dan Bryan, Principal They expect students to make sense
Informed
by
top-performing
of information they have gathered and
countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed retrieved from long and short-term memory (analyze,
in our global economy and society; and,
explain, classify, compare, contrast, infer).
Level Three questions require students to go
Evidence and/or research-based.
The Smarter Balanced assessment system beyond the concepts or principles they have learned and
(the testing consortium of which California is part) will to use these in hypothetical or novel situations (imagine,
measure the full depth and breadth of the Common Core plan, judge, predict, invent, speculate, generalize).
Our goal at Ocean View is to push students to
State Standards in ELA/literacy and mathematics. The
authors of the Common Core explicitly focused on the answer level three type questions. We don’t want
cognitive skills and knowledge that students need to be students just to know things, we want them to be able
ready to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing, to use them well too. Next time, Cornell Notes, Pacing
academic college courses and in workforce training Guides, and Common Formative Assessments!
Common Core State Standards are a new set
of standards we are teaching our kids K-12 right now.
Most all of them align with our previous edition of
California State Standards. Here’s what is different
about the new standards:
The writers of the Common Core State
Standards, who included college and university faculty,
began by defining the knowledge and skills in
mathematics and English-Language Arts/literacy that
students need to be ready to succeed in entry-level
credit-bearing coursework and the high-skill workforce.
To do this, the standards writers consulted existing
college readiness benchmarks, research on
student academic preparation, and surveys
of business leaders, as well as content
standards for top-performing states and
countries. The standards-writers sought to
create standards that are:
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Sadies Dance
January, 2013
February 2
8:00—11:00 p.m.
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Freshman Week of Welcome
August 20-22, 2013
Nêu quy vi cân bân thông tin bang tiêng Viêt, xin quy vi liên lac John Nguyen, 903-7000, ext. 4463.
Published Quarterly
Weekly News Updates!
Would you like weekly updates about the happenings at Ocean View? Get on the email list to receive
the same information your students hear on the weekly announcements. Email Nancy Steiner at
[email protected] and request to be put on the list. Printed information will also be available at
the receptionist desk.
You may also put your name on our volunteer email directory. We need volunteers for:
Textbook Distribution
Newsletter Collation
Testing
Chaperoning
Event Assistance
Booster Groups
Hospitality
Foundation
Grad Night
and much more!
Email Nancy Steiner at [email protected] or call her at (714) 848-0656, ext. 4601 today!
Principal’s Coffee
All Parents are Welcome!
All OVHS parents are welcome and encouraged to attend a Principal’s Coffee. Here is your chance to ask him questions
and hear the latest news happenings at OVHS in an informal setting. Simply RSVP to the number listed below, and be
ready to enjoy a great cup of coffee or tea with your student’s principal! The next few coffees are scheduled as follows:
January 22, 7:00 p.m.
OVHS Room 201, RSVP: Nancy Steiner (714) 848-0656, ext. 4601
February 15, 9:30 a.m.
Kelly Kuster, RSVP: (714) 812-5313
March 15, 9:30 a.m.
Oak View School, RSVP: Nancy Steiner (714) 848-0656, ext. 4601
April 19, 9:30 a.m.
Iskui Merdjanian, RSVP: (714) 235-0890
Feather in Your Cap
Ocean View’s PTSA is proud to be the sponsor of the Feather in Your Cap program that asks teachers and staff to nominate
students they see doing something nice on campus. Every Monday, a feather is drawn and that student receives a prize as
recognition for doing the good deed. The following students have been honored by PTSA:
Myers, Ben
Correa, Jason
Fisher, Steven
Samperio, Adonis
Edsell, Austin
Bodet, Reilly
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Alonso, Karen
Gaglione, Ivy
Washington, Reo
Leal, Adolfo
Career Center
The Digital Career Center is Here!
Check out the new Career Center Website at:
www.schoolrack.com/ovhscareercenter
Career
Center
Follow us on TWITTER @ovhscc
Don’t have TWITTER? Text Follow ovhscc to 40404 and get all tweets
texted straight to your phone!
Grad Night 2013
Parents of all students:
we need
volunteers and donations
Seniors -Don't Miss Out!
Our Grad Night Party will be held a Disneyland's California Adventure on
Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The California Adventure park will be closed to the public
and our graduates will have full access to all rides, special events and dance parties,
including the all-new Cars Land attractions.
A completed permission slip signed by both student and parent with payment
can be returned to the OVHS financial office to secure a place. Permission slips can be
found on the OVHS web site www.ovhs.info.
The tickets will only be available for purchase until April 26, 2013. We will
not be able to process last minute ticket requests this year.
All parents are invited to attend the Grad Night Committee meetings held at
7:00 P.M. in OVHS Staff Lounge on these Tuesday nights:
call Kelly Kuster 714-812-5313
or Cindy Cooley 714-318-2956
1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21 and 6/4/2013.
Science says “Thanks!”
OVHS Science would like to thank all of the wonderful parents who generously donated
money and other items to our department. With our monetary donations, we have
purchased a new electronic balance for AP Chemistry plus many new supplies for
enrichment labs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Anatomy/Physiology. We sincerely hope
that you will encourage your students to continue their science education through all four
years of their high school career.
Thank you!!
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Prom 2013
Saturday
May 4, 2013
7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
Carlito’s Story
A program for parents and their teenagers to identify
and support at-risk youth.
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Learn the signs that your child may be headed for trouble.
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Learn about the resources available to help your teenager.
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Listen to the perspectives of parents and young people about the challenges youth face today.
Thursday, February 21
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
OVHS Theatre
For more information, contact Robert Tapia at (714) 848-0656, ext. 4601.
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Jan. 28
Jan. 29
Feb. 1
Feb. 2
Feb. 11
Feb. 18
Mar. 4-8
Mar. 21
Mar. 22
Apr. 1-5
Apr. 12
Apr. 27
May 4
May 23
May 27
STUDENT FREE DAY
Traditional Schedule
Pep Rally
Sadie’s Dance
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
International Week
Blood Drive
Talent Show
SPRING BREAK
Prom Fashion Show
Pride Day
Prom
Golden Hawk Awards
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Activities
8:00—11:00 p.m.
These are important
dates for the third
quarter. Keep this
calendar handy!
Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m.
HBHS Theater, 7:00 p.m.
Guidance Information
Guidance Information for Spring Semester 2013
Our college counselor, Mrs. Collison conducted 9th grade class visits to guide them in creating their individualized 4 year education
plans. If they have not shared them with you please ask them about it. She will be visiting the Sophomore Social Studies classes in
February to work with them on updating their education plan. The 4 year education plan is designed to serve as a planning guide in
meeting graduation and A-G college entrance requirements.
Pre-registration for the 2013-2014 school year will begin in March. Guidance specialists will visit classrooms to distribute preregistration cards and to assist students in the selection of classes. Parent and teacher signatures are required on the cards. Prior to
registration students and parent should review transcripts. Transcripts are readily available on the parent/student portal. Please
review your child’s choices.
Look for pre-registration cards during the following weeks:
9th grade – March 11th
10th grade – March 18th
11th grade - March 25th
*Students who sign up for Honors, IB or AP courses are agreeing to remain in the course for at least one semester. If the student
decides he or she does not want to enroll in the course and notifies the guidance specialist prior to June 28th the change will be
made. Otherwise the student will remain in the weighted course. You are encouraged to discuss the demands of an IB or AP course
with your student. If you are uncertain about class selections contact the guidance specialist or Mrs. Collsion, ext. 4470.
Guidance Specialists
Suzanne Wilson, A-Li
Ext. 4422
Lori Crevda, Lo-Z
Ext. 4421
Adult School becomes impacted during the spring semester. If your student needs to take a course offered through the Adult School,
please make sure all paperwork is turned in right away. Remember that attendance is of the utmost importance.
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Job Ready!
Get an Edge in Today’s Teen Job Market
Want to stand out from the crowd? Join the Job Ready! Training Program. This workplace readiness class meets on
certain Mondays from 1:30-3:30 in the Career Center (Rm. 103) and covers the following subjects: Work Ethics,
Soft Skills, Business Writing, Software Assessment, Resume/Interviewing and Office Machines.
You can start anytime, and once all 6 sessions are complete, you will receive a certificate of completion to present
on interviews and include on your resume!
Remaining classes are:
January 14th
February 4th
February 25th
Resume/Interviewing
Software
Office Machines
Make up sessions will be added in March so that students can complete all subjects.
Call Erika Enz, College/Career Specialist if you have any questions. She can be reached at 714-848-0656, ext. 4435.
Exchange Opportunity
Opportunity for students!
Visit Japan in 2013
Attention freshmen, sophomores or juniors! The Sister City Association of Huntington Beach is seeking high school
students to serve as Ambassadors of Good Will to Japan. This is a unique opportunity for international travel,
experiencing another culture, and making lifelong friendships. (It looks good on a resume too.) Sponsored by the City
of Huntington Beach, ambassadors have represented our city for the past 30 years in our sister city of Anjo, Japan.
Ambassadors host their student counterpart for two weeks in Huntington Beach in early July and travel to Japan the
first two weeks of August in a reciprocal exchange.
For more information, please call 714-846-7685 or visit [email protected].
Applications are available at City Hall, Central Library and the high schools.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013
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Seahawk Squadron
Congratulations to Ocean View’s
Seahawk Squadron on clinching the
State Championship Title
Again!!
The OVHS Seahawk Squadron qualified again this marching season for the California State Band Championships.
They competed against 8 other division 1A finalists at Heritage High School in Menifee.
Although the Seahawk Squadron faced stiff competition from bands like Bishop Amat – a private school whose
band ranked #1 coming into championship day, they were determined to give it their all and leave nothing on the
field to regret. They spent many hours rehearsing their show,“Babylonia: The Sounds of Time,” which was based
on the movie Prince of Persia. Under the leadership of J.P. Combs (band director), Alumni Bob Briggs (drill
designer), Shauna Tomlinson (guard coach), Lizzy Raymond (dance coach), Ronald Cabiltes (drum coach), JaLynn
Freeze (visual coach), and student leaders Andrew McCandless (drum major), Tanner Johnson (assistant drum
major, Abby Hoeker (guard captain), and Justin DeGeytere (drum captain), they prevailed and marched away
with their third consecutive state championship title!!
Congratulations to our awesome band – The Seahawk Squadron and their coaches!!
Where Our Students Go
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Athletes of the Month
October
Ryan Tran
Boys’ Water Polo
Xenia Virtue
Girls’ Tennis
November
Rey Soria
Football
Cami McNabb
Girls’ Volleyball
December
Migh Patterson
Cheer
Jason Correa
Wrestling
Alyssa Welfringer
Girls’ Water Polo
English Tutoring
Need help with an essay?
Need help with homework?
Tired of being frustrated with grammar?
Want help preparing for a test?
Drop by Miss Hetland’s room, #209
Thursdays, 2:45—3:45 p.m.
Hurry! Space is limited to the first 30 at the door.
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PTSO
On behalf of all the OVHS PTSO board members, I would like to extend our best wishes for an
amazing 2013!
The PTSO is most grateful for the support we received for our early fundraisers. Three specific
events, the Community Festival, E-Waste Recycling, and Grad Night Bunco, were tremendously successful
because of great participation from our families and staff. The volunteers organizing these events spend
countless hours of their personal time, and we all benefit from their generous dedication to making a
difference at OV. A big thanks to Tram Banks and the Grad Night Committee!
Can you believe we are approaching our half-way point in the school year? It seems like just yesterday
when I welcomed parents at our Back to School Night, with an invitation to show support by joining the NO
OBLIGATION PTSO. If you haven’t already, please find our membership form on line and sign up TODAY. Your
$10.00 goes a long way to help us achieve our main goal: ENRICH AND CONNECT. With your membership, we
can offer scholarships, help fund PSAT tests, and supplement enrichment and technology in the classrooms.
Stay connected by coming to one of our value-packed PTSO meetings. We handle the “business”
portion fairly quickly so we can get to the important stuff – connecting parents with staff and programs at
OVHS. Mark your calendar for the 3rd Tuesday of each month: Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 19.
I’d like to share one my many personal 2013 resolutions: “Make memories; not excuses.” Thank you for
your membership and support as we work behind the scenes to make memories at OVHS.
Best wishes,
Sue Welfringer, OVHS PTSO President
[email protected]
PTSO Scholarship Applications
available March 1, 2013
from the Career Center
Due: May 11, 2013
Teacher Appreciation
Mrs. Fuschetti, Ocean View science teacher, was nominated for the
Huntington Beach Mason’s Teacher Appreciation Award. A representative from
each school in our district was honored for working with kids above and beyond
their teaching assignment, thus demonstrating volunteerism within the school
community.
At the ceremony, held at the annual Mason’s Teacher Appreciation
Night, Mr. Parker, AP Curriculum, spoke about the leadership that Mrs. Fuschetti
provides in the science department, as well as the hard work and dedication
Mrs. Fuschetti has always demonstrated at OV.
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Students of the Month
Student of the Month is an honor bestowed on twenty seniors each year. The students are self-nominated by completing an
application. The students of the month are selected by a committee composed of faculty and classified staff. The criteria
includes academics, co-curricular, and school and community service. We are proud of the accomplishments and
expertise of each of these students. Congratulations!
November
Ashley Hanson
Karissa Ortiz
December
David Le
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June Nguyen
Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday, January 22
Wednesday, January 23
Period
Begin
End
Period
Begin
End
0 (Final)
7:00
7:53
0 (Final)
7:00
7:53
1
tutorial
last 20 min
8:00
9:55
2
tutorial
last 20 min
8:00
9:55
Break
9:55
10:05
Break
9:55
10:05
3
tutorial
last 20 min
10:12
12:07
4
tutorial
last 20 min
10:12
12:07
Lunch
12:07
12:37
Lunch
12:07
12:37
5 (Final)
No tutorial
12:44
2:39
6 (Final)
No tutorial
12:44
2:39
7
2:46
3:41
7
2:46
3:41
0 & 5 Period Finals
0 & 6 Period Finals
Thursday, January 24
Friday, January 25
Period
Begin
End
Period
Begin
End
0
7:00
7:53
0
7:00
7:53
1 (Final)
8:00
9:55
2 (Final)
8:00
9:55
Break
9:55
10:15
Break
9:55
10:15
3 (Final)
10:22
12:17
4 (Final)
10:22
12:17
7
12:24
1:19
7
12:24
1:19
1 & 3 Period Finals
2 & 4 Period Finals
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Contents
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
2013 Assessment Schedule
January 22-February 15 Gates Reading Placement Testing Window
February 5 and 6 CAHSEE (Grade 12 who have not passed the math and/or ELA
section)
February 22- May 10 PFT (Physical Fitness Testing Grade 9)
March 1-31 EAP Writing Assessment (Grade 11)
March 12 and 13 CAHSEE (Grade 10 census, grades 11 & 12 who have not passed the
math and/or ELA section)
May 6-17 Advanced Placement Exams (Grades 10-12. See reverse side for AP testing
dates)
April 18-May 22 STAR Testing Window (Dates include makeup testing. Grades 9-11)
May 13-31 Gates Reading Post Test (Form T)
May 14 and 15 CAHSEE (Grade 10 makeup and grade 12 only)
May/June Geometry & Algebra Placement (Grade 8)
Principal’s Coffees
Mark your calendar!
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Activities Calendar
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Seahawk Squadron
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Finals Schedule
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