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BELL SCHEDULES

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

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday	March 21-23, 2023
Period 0	7:30am - 8:20am
Period 1/3/3	8:30am - 9:45am
Period 2/4/4	9:55am - 11:10am
Advisory	11:18am - 12:04am
Lunch	12:04am - 12:44pm
Period 5/1/5	12:52pm - 2:07pm
Period 6/2/6	2:15pm - 3:30pm
Period 7	3:38pm - 4:28pm

Friday - Minimum Day Schedule	March 24, 2023
Period 0	7:30am - 8:20am
Period 1	8:30am - 9:04am
Period 2	9:12am - 9:46am
Period 3	9:54am - 10:28am
Period 4	10:36am - 11:10pm
Period 5	11:18pm - 11:52pm
Period 6	12:00pm - 12:34pm
Period 7	12:42pm - 1:32pm

Got Good Grades? Join CSF! Apply NOW to be a member of the California Scholarship Federation, a statewide honor society for students. Applications and directions are in the CSF Google Classrooms: Class of 2023: qlx6vmf. Class of 2024: 5f3ttin. Class of 2025: zaqpcvb. Class of 2026: rb57cz6. CSF APPLICATION SEMESTERS: There are two semesters of grades you can use to apply - last year's spring semester 2 grades from June 2022 and this year's fall semester 1 grades from January 2023. Apply for one or both semesters. Each is a separate application on Google Classroom. IMPORTANT: Please make a $5.00 CSF donation at the Student Bank for each Semester (Semester 2 June 2022 and/or Sem 1 January 2023) as part of the application process. GOT QUESTIONS? Reach out to Mr Pham (D108, [email protected]) or Ms Jacobson (C127, [email protected]) for more information.

THE SPRING MUSICAL, "ZOMBIE PROM," IS APPROACHING!!!

The AHS Thespians proudly present this year's spring musical, "Zombie Prom," will open on Friday, April 14 and 21, at 6:30pm; Saturday, April 15 and 22, at 6:30pm; with a Saturday matinee on April 15, at 11:00am. The location is the Alhambra High School Auditorium at 101 S. 2nd Street (between Main and Commonwealth). The 1996 musical, based on a short story by John Dempsey, is a camp comedy spoof of classic B horror movies and 1950s nostalgia.

PROM ATTENDEES NEED PARENT EMERGENCY FORM!

Seniors and Juniors who are planning on attending the Prom on April 8th, please fill out an Emergency Form and submit it to the Business & Activities Office. Forms may be picked up at the Business & Activities Officer, or download it from this headline.

LCAP Survey Deadline Extended to March 24th!

It's time for us to update our LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan)! We want to get input from ALL our stakeholders (students, staff., families, and community members). The LCAP survey is open NOW and will stay open through March 24th. Schools that receive a high percentage of responses can receive funds to purchase student incentives for the PBIS stores ($1,000 for elementary schools and $2,000 for high schools)! Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE and take 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts (while helping your school).

PROM TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!

For those who would like to go to the prom, be sure to submit your prom contract in Business & Activities or Student Services. Once approved, you may purchase your prom ticket at the Student Bank. Buy your ticket before tickets run out.

AP TEST TAKERS MUST AGREE TO THE AP TERMS AND CONDITIONS!

The 2023 AP® Exam Terms and Conditions are now available to review at cb.org/apexamterms. Students will need to accept these terms and conditions prior to taking each exam. Any updates to the terms and conditions will be clearly summarized on the terms and conditions page. For AP courses with a portfolio submission (AP Art and Design, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, and AP Research), students will need to agree to the Digital Portfolio AP Exam Terms and Conditions before submitting their work as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/terms-conditions?excmpid=mtg697-st-1-gd

THE A.P. TESTING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RELEASED!!!

A.P. Testing begins in Mayandthe calendar has been released. Testing begins on Monday, May 1st, and runs through Friday, May 12th. Just click on the headline to download the schedule.

New Student Registration is OPEN!

We are now accepting new student registration for the 2023-24 school year, as well as permit applications. We also continue to accept applications for our Mandarin and Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for more information or to begin the registration process.

AP HONORS NIGHT PRESENTATION NOW READY FOR VIEWING!

The AP Honors Night Presentation in the cafeteria is now ready for viewing. Just click on the headline to access. It was so wonderful to see everyone! We definitely had a full house!

AHS WINS GOLDEN BELL AWARD FOR THE DREAM CENTER!!!

Alhambra High School was selected as one of 52 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award, for the Dream Center! The Golden Bell Awards, celebrating their 43rd year, are presented by the California School Boards Association to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. The awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs. Congrats to Mr. Javier Gutierrez, Ms. Karen Jacboson, and all of the staff and students who assist with the Dream Center!

THE AHS WINTER ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER IS READY FOR YOUR PERUSAL!!!

Check out the latest on the winter sports here at AHS! The winter newsletter contains info and reminders for the winter sports competition season - most of which begins during the first week of January. Just click on the headline to access it!

THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL COUNSELING ISSUES ITS WINTER NEWSLETTER!!!

The AHS Office of School Counseling has just issued its winter edition of its newsletter. Please check it out as it is filled with important news, dates and deadlines. Get ready for the holidays! (Just click on the headline to access it.)

CHROMEBOOK PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED!

For all issues (exchanges, loaners, tech issues, etc.) please go to room B11 from 8:00am to 10:00am. Otherwise, go to the Office of Instruction in the Principal's Office in the D Building from 10:00am to 12:00pm. For all other times, an AHS Tech ticket (email) needs to be filled out and submitted.

Cafeteria Menus

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the school cafeteria menus.

CA YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE HELD IN JULY!

Delegate applications are now available for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF) which will be held virtually and in-person tentatively from July 13 through July 19. The YLF virtual dates will be July 13 to 15, 2023, using the Zoom platform. Delegates will then have one day off and come to Sacramento on Monday, July 17. The YLF will then continue in-person on July 17 to 19, 2023, at California State University, Sacramento, where 10th, 11th and 12th grade delegates stay in the dormitory for a college experience. Click on the headline to find out more information.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE HANOVER SURVEY FOR A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT.

As part of our application process for the Community Schools Grant at Alhambra HS, we have been asked to complete this 15 minute survey to provide important data and input. The survey link will be sent out to families via Blackboard. Please support Alhambra HS for this Community Schools grant. It can result in significant resources for our school. The survey can be accessed by click on the headline above. Thank you so much for your time and participation.

COLLEGE BOARD PRESENTS "REAL TALK: NY CAREERS EDITION - BLACK IN TECH"

The College Board continues with its virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. The first set of career events this month will feature young Black professionals in the tech, sports, and entertainment industries. Students will be exposed to new career paths and receive advice on how they can achieve success wherever they land. Click on the headline to find the link.

LOST AND FOUND LOCATED IN STUDENTS SUPPORT SERVICES

If you have misplaced an article of clothing or a belonging, pleaese go to the Student Support Services Office in the A Building. Several items have already been found since the beginning of school. See Ms. Brenda Lima.

"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.

2023 Open Houses

It's almost Open House Time -- CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the schedule. Between mid-March and mid-May, each of our schools will host an Open House to showcase their students' learning throughout the 2022-23 school year. Please mark your calendar and look out for more information directly from your child's school as your site Open House gets closer! (Special Note to Baldwin & Marguerita School Parents: The times for your child's Open House are slightly different than what was originally published in the local papers.)

STUDENTS: Join us for a Community Conversation

The Board of Education and the Superintendent enjoy meeting with students during these informal chat sessions. Students in Gr. 6-12: CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO join us for a session via Zoom and share what is on your mind. Middle school meetings are scheduled for November 3rd & March 23rd and high school meetings are scheduled for November 17th & March 23rd.

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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 High School 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

SPRING BREAK WILL START ON MARCH 25 AND LAST THROUGH APRIL 2!!

Spring Break is just around the corner. From March 25th through April 2nd, there is no school. The campus will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm for practices. Be safe!

NEXT YEAR'S SCHOOL CALENDAR HAS BEEN RELEASED!

To help you plan ahead, next year's school year calendar has been released. Just click on the headline to view the new calendar.

CURRENT 2022 - 2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR!

Attached you will find THIS year's school calendar. Please plan accordingly.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET ON APR. 3RD!

The English Language Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) will meet on Monday, April 3rd, at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please click on the Moor Calendar to see the latest agenda.

TUESDAY SMALL GROUP TO HELP MANAGE STRESS CONTINUES ON APR. 4TH!

During Advisory, join our small group in C122 to discuss "Mindfulness: How to Better Manage Your Stress." Learn the skills to identify and appropriately manage your stress. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Anny Cruz at [email protected] or Ms. Guadalupe Gonzalez at [email protected]

NEXT PTA MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12TH.

The next PTA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12th, at 6:30pm in the Principal's Conference Room. Please join us and input your ideas.

NEXT SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) MEETING CHANGED TO APRIL 19TH, 2023!

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held online on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, on Zoom beginning at 4:00pm. Join us and help plan school decisions.

GRADUATION SET FOR MAY 26TH AT THE ROSE BOWL!!!

Seniors and the their families can start planning ahead with the date of graduation set for Friday, May 26th, beginning at 1:00pm at the Rose Bowl. Seniors should arrive by 12:00pm to line up. This event is ticketless with cellphone/email addresses receiving ticket scans. More information on tickets to be forthcoming.

PTA SET TO OFFER GRAD NIGHT AT CALIFORNIA ADVENTURES!!!

The AHS PTA will be hosting Grad Night at California Adventures at Disneyland on May 30th - 31st! Contracts are now being accepted! Please go to the Business & Activities Office to pickup an application.

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CONGRATS TO THE DREAM CENTER FOR THE GOLDEN BELL AWARD!

The Dream Center at Alhambra High School was selected as one of 52 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award! The Golden Bell Awards, celebrating their 43rd year, are presented by the California School Boards Association to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. The awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs. Congrats to Mr. Javier Gutierrez, Ms. Karen Jacboson, and all of the staff and students who assist with the Dream Center!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!!!

Congrats to all those who were nominated as our Feburary Students of the Month! You have helped to make life around our campus a much better and brighter place to be!

Moor Calendar

24 Mar

FRIDAY: GRAD NIGHT TICKET SALES

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Location: BUSINESS & ACTIVITIES OFFICE

24 Mar

FRIDAY: MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE - ALL PERIODS

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

24 Mar

FRIDAY: GRAD NIGHT TICKET SALES

Time: 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM

Location: BUSINESS & ACTIVITIES OFFICE

24 Mar

FRIDAY: PROM CONTRACT DEADLINE

Time: 3:30 PM

Location: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE

27 Mar

MONDAY: SPRING BREAK

Location: AHS

28 Mar

TUESDAY: SPRING BREAK

Location: AHS

29 Mar

WEDNESDAY: SPRING BREAK

Location: AHS

30 Mar

THURSDAY: SPRING BREAK

Location: AHS

31 Mar

FRIDAY: SPRING BREAK

Location: AHS

31 Mar

FRIDAY: MONTHLY PAY WARRANT PICKUP

Time: 8 AM – 11 AM

Location: AUSD

3 Apr

MONDAY: EL ADVISORY MEETING #4

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: ONLINE

4 Apr

TUESDAY: THOUGHTFUL TUESDAYS GROUP

Time: 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM

Location: C122

7 Apr

FRIDAY: SPRING MUSICAL PREVIEW ASSEMBLY

Time: 11:17 AM – 12:08 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

8 Apr

SATURDAY: PROM

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Location: THE REEF IN LONG BEACH

11 Apr

TUESDAY: THOUGHTFUL TUESDAYS GROUP

Time: 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM

Location: C122

14 Apr

FRIDAY: "ZOMBIE PROM" MUSICAL

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

15 Apr

SATURDAY: "ZOMBIE PROM" MATINEE

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

15 Apr

SATURDAY: "ZOMBIE PROM" MUSICAL

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

18 Apr

TUESDAY: THOUGHTFUL TUESDAYS GROUP

Time: 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM

Location: C122

19 Apr

WEDNESDAY: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "ZOMBIE PROM" PERFORMANCE

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

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SMALL ALL MALE 2020

COUNSELOR CORNER

_{NEW Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2022-2023 (updated as of July 18, 2022):}

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

_{[email protected]}

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

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Carol Lam-Jones: Jian - Ngu + ECP Students}

_{[email protected]}

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

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Mindy Schofield: Sesma-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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POM DRILL 2020

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.

Next PTA Meeting: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 @ 6:00pm in the Principal's Conference Room.

Grad Night is ON!!! May 30 - 31, 2023 at Disneyland!!! Please let us know if you would like to chaperone (full clearance will be needed). Tickets go on sale on March 22, 23 and 24 before school from 7:30am - 8:15am and after school from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the Business & Activities Offices.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19 @ 4:00pm.

Next Meeting Dates:

April 19 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

May 17 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Last Meeting Date:

March 15 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Meeting Agenda: (click on headline)

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

Every Tuesday starting February 28th until April 25th during Advisory Ms. Quinones our counseling intern will be available in the College & Career Center to help you with your Community College Application. Pick up a Permission slip from Ms. Topete.

The Cal State LA rep will be in the College and Career Center through April from 11:30am to 12:00pm every day.

Seniors: If you are planning to attend Community College after high school and have not submitted an application yet, please submit the Community College Application Workshop RSVP https://tinyurl.com/2023CollegeAppWorkshop

SONOMA STATE IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: (R.S.V.P. in the Career Center)

4/4 9:00am Hampshire College
4/26 9:00am University of Advancing Technology
4/27 10:25am Pacific Northwest College of Art
4/27 2:45pm Western Colorado University

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

4/28 Cal State Fullerton

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.