Spartan Weekly Update Nov 11-16
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, November 11
Veterans' Day - No School
Tuesday, November 12
Odd Day
AP EXAM PURCHASE DEADLINE NOV. 12
Senior Cap and Gown Orders 4:30pm-6:30pm - LIBRARY
PFSO Meeting 7pm - LIBRARY
Wednesday, November 13
Even Day
Thursday, November 14
ODD Day
E-Bike Safety Training with Deputy McDermott at Lunch - LIBRARY *required for E-Bike Parking Permit*
Friday, November 15
EVEN Day
Saturday, November 16
Saturday School 8-12 pm-Room 205
DETENTION & SATURDAY SCHOOL LIST - NOV. 11
Senior Graduation Orders - Nov. 12 4:30pm-6:30pm in Library
Attention Senior & Senior Parents!
Still need to order your cap and gown? Come by the VPHS Library this Tuesday, November 12th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jostens will be there taking orders for all graduation products, including caps and gowns. They will even have gowns for students to size and try on if you are unsure what size you need to order. All cap and gown orders must be placed by December 22nd.
ASVAB TEST - FREE TO VPHS STUDENTS NOV. 19
The ASVAB test is scheduled for VPHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors ONLY on:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 9:26 a.m. in the VPHS Library
*This voluntary test runs for approximately 3 hours
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO TAKE THIS TEST
*Sign up in the library with Mrs. Tredo*
E-BIKE PERMIT PROGRAM - STARTS NOV. 4
New E-Bike Rider? Plan to attend the next E-Bike Safety Course on Thurs. Nov. 14 at Lunch in the Library
DOUBLE DETENTIONS IN NOVEMBER
DETENTIONS AND SATURDAYS SERVED IN NOVEMBER WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS
View the DETENTION LIST for students who have earned at least 1 Detention. Detentions must be served by students to avoid being placed on the LOSS OF ACTIVITIES LIST.
Students are assigned detention based on:
Marked late (TARDY) to class
Skipping class (Ditching)
Discipline consequences
STUDENTS WITH 4 OR MORE DETENTIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SATURDAY SCHOOL
You can serve detentions by:
SERVING LUNCH DETENTION
ATTENDING MATH TUTORING
VIEW THE DETENTION LIST FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 28, 2024
Questions? See Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PHYSICAL STUDENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
For increased safety of our students on campus, VPHS Admin and Security Team are beginning to scan student ID cards as they leave campus on a "short day" or "athletic" period. Student ID numbers are scanned and our 5-star system keeps a log of exit times each day.
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
For the 2025 AP exams, students at Villa Park High School will be registering online. Online Exam registration will begin on Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM and end on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM. The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. Even if you do not plan to take the AP exam, you need to complete both steps to access the
College Board’s AP resources. Both steps must be completed in order to have AP exams ordered:
- Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/052279. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
- Step 2: Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
Mock Trial Squares off against Canyon HS
Round 1 against Canyon did not have the results we hoped to achieve. The defense earned an acquittal, but lost the score card. We were led by our captains Francis Samson and Tori Bates and the night's MVP Victoria Mena-Perez. Round 2 will be argued next Thursday at the Santa Ana Courthouse.
VPHS Theater Arts Fall Production: "Animal Farm"
Tickets are now on sale for VPHS Theater Arts production of "Animal Farm." Get your tickets online today!
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Showtimes:
Friday 11/22 @ 6pm in the PAC
Saturday 11/23 @ 6pm in the PAC
Sunday 11/24 @ 6pm in the PAC
Cheer Earns 1st at Mira Costa HS
Varsity cheer competed in their first competition of the season on Saturday, November 9th at Mira Costa High School. Competing their Game Day routine which consists of 4 routines, a band chant, a situational cheer, a team cheer and the fight song, the team placed 1st and earned a bid to Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Join Girls' Wrestling
There is still time to join VP Girl's Wrestling. Come check it out this week. Practices, Monday-Friday 4:50pm-6:30pm
VPHS MINI DANCE CLINIC - Feb. 1, 2025
We can’t wait to dance with you again this year! Join us for our Mini Dancer Clinic! All students grades TK-8th are invited! Dancers will learn a halftime routine at our clinic and perform at a Spartan basketball game halftime!
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.
If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:
- VPHS Boys Basketball
- VPHS Girls Basketball
- VPHS Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Girls Wrestling (NEW)
- VPHS Wrestling
- VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
- VPHS Cheer & Stunt
- VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
- VPHS esports
- VPHS Football (Fall)
- VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- VPHS Baseball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
- VPHS Softball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
- VPHS Track & Field (Spring)
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 19-20 - Final Exams - Minimum Day Schedule
Dec. 20 - Last Day of 1st Semester
Dec. 23 - Jan. 10 - Winter Break
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.
Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.
