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January 18, 2026
Athletic Update
Artesia High School has asked that we share this information with our families. A ParentSquare message has been sent with additional details.
🎓 Celebrating Our Dual Enrollment Students & Welcoming New Support
On Thursday, Pioneer High School proudly celebrated 64 students who successfully completed a dual enrollment college course during the fall semester. This accomplishment reflects our students’ hard work, perseverance, and commitment to being college and career ready, along with the strong support of their families and school staff.
During the celebration, families also had the opportunity to meet our expanded Rio Hondo College support team, who will be working closely with Pioneer students this year:
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Cynthia Bernal, Rio Hondo College Counselor
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Miriam Landaverde, Rio Hondo Student Success Assistant (SSA)
Together, they will support students by helping with college course selection, pathway planning, ongoing check-ins, and navigating college systems, ensuring students feel supported as they balance high school and college-level coursework.
We are proud of our students’ achievements and grateful for the continued partnership with our families as we expand access to college opportunities for all Pioneer students.
Humanities 125
Mass Media 128
Counseling 101
What Is the College & Career Indicator (CCI)?
The College & Career Indicator (CCI) is a California measure that shows whether students are graduating prepared for college, a career, or both.
Students do not need to complete every option. They only need to successfully meet one pathway by graduation. CCI readiness looks different for every student and is based on progress, not perfection.
At Pioneer High School, we support students in exploring pathways that align with their strengths, interests, and goals.
How Families Can Support
Families play an important role in supporting college and career readiness. Helpful conversations at home may include:
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What are your interests right now?
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Which classes help you work toward your goals?
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What would you like to explore next?
If you have questions or would like support, families are encouraged to connect with the school.
📞 (562) 698-8121
School Counselor (ext. 5030)
Expanded Horizons / Dual Enrollment & College & Career Center (ext. 5060)
🎓 LAST WEEK TO APPLY: Free College Courses – Spring 2026
This is the last week for students to apply for a FREE college course through Pioneer High School’s Early College Academy for Spring 2026.
Students can earn college credit while in high school in the following courses:
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Anthropology 101 (with optional lab)
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Chicano Studies 101
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Sociology 101
⚠️ Spaces are limited and filling quickly.
👉 Interested students should stop by the Horizons Office as soon as possible to pick up an application form and learn more about eligibility and next steps.
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn college credit at no cost and take a step toward college and career readiness!
¿Qué es el Indicador de Universidad y Carrera (CCI)?
El Indicador de Universidad y Carrera (CCI) es una medida del estado de California que muestra si los estudiantes se están graduando preparados para la universidad, una carrera, o ambas. Los estudiantes no necesitan completar todas las opciones. Solo necesitan cumplir una vía con éxito para graduarse. La preparación para el CCI es diferente para cada estudiante y se basa en el progreso, no en la perfección. En Pioneer High School, apoyamos a los estudiantes a explorar vías que se alineen con sus fortalezas, intereses y metas. Cómo las Familias Pueden Apoyar Las familias juegan un papel importante en el apoyo a la preparación universitaria y profesional. Algunas conversaciones útiles en casa pueden incluir: ¿Cuáles son tus intereses en este momento? ¿Qué clases te ayudan a avanzar hacia tus metas? ¿Qué te gustaría explorar a continuación? Si tiene preguntas o necesita apoyo, le invitamos a comunicarse con la escuela. 📞 (562) 698-8121
Consejera escolar (ext. 5030)
Expanded Horizons / Doble Inscripción y Centro de Universidad y Carrera (ext. 5060)
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