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BELL SCHEDULES

Monday - Regular Schedule	Novemer 27, 2023
7:30am - 8:20am	0 Period
8:30am - 9:26am	Period 1
9:36am - 10:32am	Period 2
10:40am - 11:36am	Period 3
11:44am - 12:42pm	Period 4
12:42pm - 1:22pm	Lunch
1:30pm - 2:26pm	Period 5
2:34pm - 3:30pm	Period 6
3:38pm - 4:28pm	Period 7

Tuesday/Wednesdaay/Thursday - Block Schedule	November 28/29/30, 2023
7:30am - 8:20am	0 Period
8:30am - 9:45am	Period 1/3/3
9:55am - 11:10am	Period 2/4/4
11:18am - 12:04pm	Advisory
12:04pm - 12:44pm	Lunch
12:52pm - 2:07pm	Period 5/1/5
2:15pm - 3:30pm	Period 6/2/6
3:30pm - 4:28pm	Period 7

Friday - Collab Schedule	December 1, 2023
7:30am - 8:20am	0 Period
8:30am - 9:17am	Period 1
9:27am - 10:14am	Period 2
10:22am - 11:09am	Period 3
11:17am - 12:08pm	Period 4
12:08pm - 12:48pm	Lunch
12:56pm - 1:43pm	Period 5
1:51pm - 2:38pm	Period 6
2:46pm - 3:36pm	Period 7

On Friday, December 1st, the AHS Choir and Orchestra will welcome the season and present their Winter Concert in the auditorium. Join us for an evening of wonderful music from both student groups. The concert will begin at 6:30pm with the doors opening at 6:00pm.

NEW SATELLITE LUNCH AT NORTH 3RD STREET WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THURSDAY.

Due to staffing shortages, the 3rd Street satellite lunch station will be closed until Thursday. Please use the cafeteria.

CONTINUE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE PTA WINTER WONDERLAND EXTRAVAGANZA AND BOUTIQUE!

On Saturday, December 16th, the AHS PTA will be hosting the Winter Wonderland Extravaganza and Boutique! Beginning at noon through 4:00pm in the quad area (in front of the auditorium), enjoy food, games, arts and crafts, and music! All in the family are welcome! Free Admission!

ATTENTION SENIORS: GRADUATION CAP & GOWN INFORMATION!!!

Please click on the headline and read the following memo regarding the cap & gown ordering and renting for graduation. Purchasing a cap & gown will cost $21.92. Rentals will need to be returned by June 3rd prior to receiving the actual diploma. Ring sales will have two separate order dates in December 12th and February 4, 2024, on campus.

BODEGA WILL BE OPEN THIS FRIDAY!

Before the school holiday, the bodega will be open this Friday, December 1, in the C building breezeway. See ya there!

DIPLOMA NAME CHECK BEGINS!!!

Seniors: It is that time of the year when the Counseling Office prepares to order your high school diplomas. Please take the time to check that your name is correct in PowerSchool. Please login to https://ausd.powerschool.com/ to check that your name is correct. The name on your diploma must be your legal name (which is the name on your Birth Certificate). It is the student's responsibility to check that your name is correct. If your name is not correct or it needs to be changed, please come to the Counseling Office to fill out a Name Correction Form. All forms/name changes are due on or before Friday, December 1, 2023. If you wish to change your name, you must show court documents or any other official or legal document.

Temporary Change to Permit Application Process

We are temporarily reverting back to paper applications for the permit process. Parents who are interested in applying for a permit for their child should CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to go to the Permits page of the AUSD website to download a fillable PDF application and/or to get more information. Once the application is complete, parents will need to email it (along with the required documentation) to [email protected]. Thank you for your patience as we change over to a new online permit system.

THANK YOU AHS THESPIANS FOR WONDERFUL "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" PERFORMANCES!

Shakespeare came to AHS with the hilarious romantic comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as the fall play. Thank you to all who came to support this delightful production from the AHS Thespians.

BUSINESS & ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE MOVED!

The Office of Business & Activities has moved to newly renovated C-122 and Student Support Services has moved to newly renovated C-120 (both on the first floor). Please locate those offices on campus.

THE FALL COUNSELOR NEWSLETTER IS READY FOR VIEWING!

Our wonderful Office of School Counseling has its fall newsletter out and ready for your pursusal. It is filled with helpful information to help you navigate the school year. Just click on the headline to access it.

AHS PARENT NIGHT SERIES FEATURES INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS!

The AHS Counseling Office will be presenting a series of three presentations that will help parents receive some much needed information regarding high school requirements. At the third session on October 26th, the counselors will be host a 'Family Application Workshop' for those wanting help with applying to college and financial aid. (Be sure to bring all of your documents.) Click on the headline to view the flyer.

"AUSD Connection" Parent Newsletter

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the issues of "AUSD Connection" (our digital parent newsletter), which is published the Friday after each regular Board of Education meeting.

ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING SLIDE PRESENTATION READY FOR VIEWING!

The slide presentation from our Annual Title I Meeting is ready for viewing. Just click on the headline to access it. Thank you all for those who attended.

INCOME ELIGILIBILITY FORM NOW AVAILABLE IN FILLABLE FORMAT!

An Income Eligibility Form is now available in a fillable format for those students needing this verification.

THE FIRST EDITION OF THE MOORS NEWS IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Check out the first edition of this school year's award winning Moors News! Get the latest scoop on the campus. Click on the headline or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc2GpsjUMOo

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Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1905)

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

Alhambra High School, Typical Classroom (circa 1925)

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1930s)

Alhambra High School, Main Street 1934

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1940s)

AHS Class of Spring 1950

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

Alhambra HS 1957

Alhambra High School 1957

A rare snow day (Jan. 1949?)

AHS 1957

D Building at twilight

D Building

D Building at twilight

C Building

"On a clear day..."

Textbook organizing prior to Drive Thru Pick Up

Moor Important Dates

GET READY FOR FINALS!!!

Finals week is soon approaching! They start on Monday, December 18 with periods 1 & 4; Tuesday, December 19 with periods 3 & 6; and Wednesday, December 20 with periods 2 & 5.

CHECK OUT THE 2023 - 2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR!

To help you plan ahead, the 2023 - 2024 calendar is up for your perusal. Just click on the headline to view the new calendar.

GRADING, PROGRESS REPORT AND REPORT CARD DATES FEATURED!

For those interested, the following are the dates for the various progress reports: Warning Notices 1: Sept. 8. Quarter 1: Oct. 6. Warning Notices 2: Nov. 3. Semester 1 Report Card: Jan. 24.

CLASS OF 1974 REUNION!

The AHS Class of 1974 50th Reunion will be on September 15th, 2024 from 12:00-4:00pm at Almansor Park (700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra). We are also planning a 4 night cruise on Royal Caribbean out of Los Angeles on 9/16/24-9/20/24. We are also planning 7 night cruise Hawaiian Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line on 9/7/24-9/14/24. Contact Donna Freedman at [email protected] for details.

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PBIS MATRIX

Updated for 2023 - 2024

AHS SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM AND SGV MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT PRESENT FALLHAMBRA DEBATE!

The AHS Speech & Debate Team and the SGV Municipal Water District joined together to present FALLhambra Debate! With fifteen schools in attendance and 200 students, the event promoted water conservation and a host of other debate topics.

Moor Calendar

1 Dec

FRIDAY: COLLAB SCHEDULE (#11)

Location: AHS

1 Dec

FRIDAY: CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

6 Dec

WEDNESDAY: MANDATORY PERIOD-BY-PERIOD/INSTRUCTION

Location: D101

7 Dec

THURSDAY: MANDATORY PERIOD-BY-PERIOD/INSTRUCTION

Location: D101

8 Dec

FRIDAY: WINDS BAND CONCERT

Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

13 Dec

WEDNESDAY: PTA MEETING

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: LIBRARY

15 Dec

FRDAIY: COLLAB SCHEDULE (#12)

Location: AHS

15 Dec

FRIDAY: JAZZ CONCERT

Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

18 Dec

MONDAY: FINALS PERIODS 1 & 4

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

19 Dec

TUESDAY: FINALS PERIODS 3 & 6

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

20 Dec

WEDNESDAY: SCHOOL SEMESTER ENDS

Location: AHS

20 Dec

WEDNESDAY: FINALS PERIODS 2 & 5

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

21 Dec

THURSDAY: PUPIL FREE DAY

Location: AHS

21 Dec

THURSDAY: REPORT CARD DAY

Location: AHS

22 Dec

FRIDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

25 Dec

MONDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

28 Dec

THURSDAY: MONTHLY EMPLOYEE PAYROLL PICKUP

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Location: AUSD DISTRICT OFFICE

8 Jan

MONDAY: SCHOOL REOPENS

Location: AHS

9 Jan

TUESDAY: 1ST SEMESTER GRADES DUE

Time: 4 PM

12 Jan

FRIDAY: COLLAB SCHEDULE (#11)

Location: AHS

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AHS Thespians present "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

COUNSELOR CORNER

_{NEW Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2023-2024 (updated as of July 24, 2023):}

_{Ms. Jing Wu: A-Church + Health Sciences Academy}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Ana Dacaret: Chwa - Gonzalez + 9th & 10th Poder Students}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Sally Yoo: Gov - Linares}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Mayela Del Rio: Liu - Nava + 10th & 12th Grade Poder Students + SEI Spanish Speaking Students}

_{[email protected]}

_{Mr. Peter Wang: Navarro - Tapia}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Mindy Schofield: Tay - Z + SEI Students-Mandarin & Cantonese}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Anny Cruz: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Elizabeth Lopez-Mondragon: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Janice Liu: Career Technical Education (CTE)}

_{[email protected]}

_{Please follow the counselors' messages on alhambrahscounseling on Instagram!}

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Seniors Stageshow 2023 Performance

AHS PTA CORNER

Welcome to our AHS PTA Corner! Our PTA parents have been working very hard all year to raise money for the school and support our students. Please join us at each meeting!

To join the Alhambra High School PTA, click here.

The AHS PTA Facebook page has moved - go to #AHSPTAMOORS

Welcome to the new PTA Board for the 2023-2024 school year:

President: Veronica Alvarez

Secretary: Veronica Barajas

Treasurer: Karla Cuellar

Next PTA Meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 13th @ 6:30pm in AHS Library

Future 2024 PTA Meetings: Jan. 17, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8.

Grad Night is ON!!! May 28 - 29, 2024 at Disneyland!!! Please let us know if you would like to chaperone (full clearance will be needed).

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 @ 4:00pm.

Future Meeting Dates via Zoom @ 4:00pm:

January 17, 2024

February 14, 2024

March 13, 2024

April 24, 2024

Last Meetings Dates:

September 20

August 16

October 18

November 15

Meeting Agenda: Click here.

Meeting Link: Click here.

CSF (CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION) INFO

The Alhambra High School chapter of CSF remains active! Your semester report card is the basis for CSF membership, so aim for strong grades this semester. Please click on the headline above to access the info sheet.

To access the Google Classroom codes to apply for CSF, click here.

COLLEGE PREP STUFF

Financial Aid Fridays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the College and Career Center

Cal State LA Rep: Mondays from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: (RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/AHSPresentations)

11/29 Marian University-Fond du Luc
12/5 Woodbury University
12/7 Cal State University, Northridge
12/13 Suit Up Virtual Career Panel
1/10 UC Berkeley (OutREACH)

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS: (please check with Ms. Liu for RSVP and Permission Slip)

12/5: Cal State LA

2/9/24: Electrical Training Institute

Please check your student portals every day!

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT ORDERING

CURRENT STUDENTS

Current students can get the first five (5) official or unofficial for free of charge, beyond that there’ll be a charge and a credit card is required. Use the link below:

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the first icon on the left of the website.)

ALUMNI

All alumni also need to request a transcript via online and a credit card is required.

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the 2nd icon on the left of the website.)

The costs will vary depending on the type of transcript.