TOHS Green Sheet

Dear Lancer Families,

Recently, the school received word from the College Board (the company that runs all AP, SAT, and PSAT testing) that Thousand Oaks High School has once again been named a Bronze member of the AP School Honor Roll. This means we are being recognized for building a strong college-going culture by expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, supporting student success, and meeting specific benchmarks for participation and achievement.

Schools achieve Bronze status by meeting criteria such as having at least 40% of graduating seniors take an AP exam, 25% score a 3 or higher, and 2% take five or more AP exams. Here is the language from the notification:

"Congratulations to Thousand Oaks High School, which has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll! Thousand Oaks High School is a Bronze member. Thousand Oaks had 518 students take a total of 1,131 AP tests. Of that number, 442 students (85%) had at least one test that earned a score of 3 out of 5."

We are incredibly proud of this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our teachers and students.

In a separate communication from the College Board, we learned that one of our students has set the bar for excellence on a national scale. Out of the recent AP Seminar samples submitted to the College Board, 11th grader Blake Cook’s essay was deemed a national exemplar. Here is what the College Board had to say:

"The College Board recently posted its exemplars for the AP Seminar Performance Task 2 research paper. Out of the 126,000 submissions, they chose Blake Cook's essay as the high-scoring model, meaning she received the highest score possible."

Congratulations to Blake and her teachers!

One final note: remember that there is no school tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Many use this day as an opportunity to serve others and give back. If that is in your plans tomorrow, thank you for helping make our community stronger, healthier, and more vibrant.

Dr. Eric Bergmann, Principal

#BleedGreen

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Freshmen Honors Students and their parents are invited to attend an information meeting and application overview for The Center for Advanced Studies and Research.

• ASB will be hosting a basketball rally in the quad during lunch this week. All students are welcome to stop by and enjoy the energy as we celebrate school spirit and support our teams.

• Great Kindness Week – January 26–30

  TOHS will celebrate Great Kindness Week in recognition of National Kindness Week! Kick off the week on Monday, January 26 with a “BEE Kind” Spirit Day – wear yellow! Throughout the week, join us for lunchtime activities and other opportunities to practice intentional acts of kindness on campus and in our community.

• Valentines Grams Sales Info

  Valentine’s Grams sales run from January 12 to February 8. This is a fun way to show some love this Valentine’s Day! All items are pre-order only and will be delivered during 4th period on Thursday, February 12. Orders will be fulfilled by ASB.

  Pricing:
  • $5 – Card and candy
  • $7 – Card, one rose, and candy

• Student Senate will take place this Wednesday, 1/21, in room J6 during lunch from 12:10–12:30. All club presidents are required to attend

• Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo has invited select VIP high schools to participate in the United by Excellence Black Joy Celebration event on Friday, February 27!. Student requirements to attend include:

  • 9th-12th grade
  • 3.0 or higher GPA
  • interest in Black History Month
  • interest in applying to Cal Poly.

  Spaces are limited so it will be available first come, first serve. We hope you’ll join us for a fun-filled day to learn about Cal Poly and college readiness. There will be free meals provided by Cal Poly and transportation provided by the school. If you would like to attend please contact Ms. Benon in the Activities Office to pick up an event flyer and register today. The deadline to register is Friday, January 23rd.

Off Campus Passes

2nd Semester OCPs are now in effect. Check the windows on the quad side of the office or look at your 5Star app for the new triangular badge to confirm that you are eligible. If not, please go to the attendance office to pick up an appeal form. First semester OCPs are no longer valid.

2nd Semester Parking Permits

Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors: Recently received your driver's license? Didn’t have an on-campus Parking Permit during the first semester? If you would like to purchase a student parking permit for 2nd semester, go to the Attendance Office to pick up the Student Parking Permit Form or click HERE. Cost is $35. Be sure to bring in your current registration, insurance, and driver’s license when submitting the form to Nancy in the Attendance Office. All parking permits already purchased for this school year will continue to be valid through June. We will not sell more permits than there are spaces!

School Pride & Litter

• Students, please show pride in your school by not throwing/leaving trash on the ground. There are plenty of trash cans available around campus. Thank you.

All ETHOS families and friends are invited to the ETHOS Senior Showcase on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:00 PM in the TOHS Performing Arts Center. Our seniors have been working tirelessly since September to develop their business plans, HR strategies, marketing initiatives, and elevator pitches. The showcase will feature dynamic presentations by CDR Workwear, Ovella Wellness Co., and Fore The Fish as they prepare for the State Virtual Enterprise Competition. Don’t miss the chance to see their innovative ideas in action!

Thank you for your continued support of our young entrepreneurs. We’re looking forward to an incredible competition and an inspiring showcase.

Seniors - Time is Running Out!

In the state of California, high school seniors are required to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) (unless you submit an opt-out form). This application is necessary to be considered for financial aid, grants, and many scholarships that help pay for college, career training, or technical school.

The priority deadline is March 2, 2026. Missing it could mean losing out on thousands of dollars. Don't leave money on the table - apply now and secure your options after graduation.

Are you a former Madrona Elementary Student? Each year local elementary school PTAs offer scholarships to former students. If you are interested, click the link below for a copy of their application and more detailed information.

We are thrilled to announce that our Thousand Oaks home games in the stadium, gym, pool, varsity baseball facility and varsity softball facility will now be live-streamed through HUDL!

This exciting new program is made possible through the generous support of CVUSD and our amazing Booster programs. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or from home, you’ll be able to catch all the action and share in the excitement of our athletes’ hard work and dedication.

Parents can create their own free HUDL Fan account to follow all home games across our district. Go to https://fan.hudl.com/ to create your HUDL Fan account. Once your account is set up, you can search for Thousand Oaks High School, follow your student’s teams, and enjoy streaming right from your phone, tablet, or computer—at no cost to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Eby-Assistant Principal-Facilities, Athletics & Safety at jeby@conejousd.org.

Hello Lancer community, my name is Matthew Evangelista and I am doing an AP Research project this year exploring how the combination of real-time traffic behavior analysis with urban planning guidelines and community feedback can help to redesign a high volume intersection in Thousand Oaks to improve safety and efficiency. I am focusing my research on the Moorpark Road / Avenida de las Flores intersection and seeking to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, teachers and community members who pass through this intersection frequently.

Participation is voluntary and no personal information is being collected. All responses will remain anonymous. Please scan the QR code below to participate. Thank you for your time.

My name is Gaby Montiel and I am a part of the Center. I am working on my AP Research project right now as a junior, and I need to collect data from young women. I am looking into how different makeup styles in beauty advertisements affect beauty perception and body insecurity.

Please note that the secondary math curriculum will be discussed on March 5th. Click this link in order to register:

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Thanks to all of you who have made a point of joining PTSA over the last couple of weeks. Thanks to your efforts, our membership rate has gone up from 6% to approximately 9%! But we are not done yet! Let's keep it going!

As many of you are aware, our amazing Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) does a great deal to support students and teachers at Thousand Oaks High School. One hundred percent of all money raised by our group is used to support programs like Reflections, Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, Teacher Mini Grants, and Teacher Appreciation Week. A very large chunk of the money that our PTSA relies on comes from membership, that is, parents who pay $13 a year in order to join our PTSA. That's right, it's just $13 a year. Unlike other schools, who have no problem charging families hundreds of dollars (sometimes thousands if they join the "VIP" tier), we will not price anyone out of joining. However, when people won't join, even at our ridiculously low prices, our PTSA must consider making program changes, raising prices, or finding funds elsewhere.

Please submit receipts for anything purchased at the Oaks Mall. Go Lancers!

Please note the changes made to the room assignments and the math levels...

Attention Student Athletes!

When accessing the log in page for the NCAA Eligibility Center, please do not sign in using the High School portal. This is for TOHS administrators and staff only.

The student portal to sign in can be accessed HERE.

To find out more about the NCAA and college athletics, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor

As we embark on another exciting school year filled with growth, learning, and student achievement, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support of our students and the various extracurricular activities they enjoy. Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is not just about competition; it fosters teamwork, builds character, and creates lifelong memories.

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Booster Clubs and all parents who contribute donations to support these organizations which play a vital role in enriching district-sponsored activities across our campuses.

However, as you may know, the costs associated with transportation for these events can be significant. CVUSD currently funds all transportation costs for in-season competition. Booster donations help support transportation costs only when the booster club requests a charter bus for the event or for off-season activities.

We kindly ask you to consider making a contribution to help offset the transportation costs for our student-athletes. Your contribution will directly support the costs of buses for all in-season contests, allowing our students to travel safely and arrive ready to give their best on the field, court, or stage.

The contribution for a 1st sport/activity is $135.00, 2nd sport/activity is $80.00 and 3rd sport/activity is $60.00.

Please make your contribution here

On behalf of the Athletics and Activities department, we appreciate your support!

Parents, if you are interested in being able to access your Student's Canvas page as an observer, please click here for instructions: https://www.conejousd.org/Page/1787

Parents in Booster groups - please help us help you!! If you schedule a restaurant night, PLEASE notify Jody Benon in our activities office (jbenon@conejousd.org) before advertising it! We want to avoid groups booking competing fundraisers on the same night.

Also...if you want to post a flyer in the Green Sheet, be sure to send it to me in JPEG format. Thanks!

We have updated hours for student Tech Help in Rm# K01 (next to the library)

TOHS will no longer allow food service delivery companies such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to deliver food to school for students to pick up. If a student forgets their lunch, they are encouraged to take advantage of the free meal service in the cafeteria.

Parents are also encouraged to have their students use the free meal service from the cafeteria instead of dropping off food at the front office. For any items dropped off by parents, students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve them. Students can pick up those items dropped off either at Nutrition or Lunch.

If you or your student want to check on current grades, please refer to the grades that are in Q. The Canvas grading feature is a tool - a bridge - that connects the two systems. Not all grades are entered into Canvas, however, ALL grades are entered into Q.

For our new Athletics website, go here: TOAthletics.com

Tickets for all athletic contests that require a ticket for admission can be purchased at gofan.com. You can also scan the QR code below. Note - there will be no cash transactions.

All athletes (including off-season programs) will need to have a current physical and Athletic Clearance on file. Athletic clearances are good for one calendar year and can be used for multiple TOHS sports. The form can be filled out by your doctor. For instructions on completing the Athletic Clearance and the Athletic Clearance form, use this link: https://tohsathletics.org/athletic-clearanceforms-2/

ASB Request Form: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

Thank you for your consideration and interest in ASB support. Please fill out this form to request ASB support services for your event, club, program, etc.

ASB services include the following:

- Posters (3' x 2')

- Flyers (8.5" x 11")

- Lancer Lately segments (not to exceed 30 seconds)

- Green/white/black balloon clusters (no arches)

- Audio/Visual needs (Projection Screen, sound, music)

This form must be submitted at least TWO (2) WEEKS prior to your event. Any requests not submitted two (2) weeks prior will not be considered due to scheduling and time allotments for request fulfillment. Thank you for your understanding.

The ASB Advisor (Mr. Smith) and ASB Executive Cabinet receive and act on this Request Form.

** I understand that it is the responsibility of the requesting group to confirm all requests with the ASB Advisor at csmith@conejousd.org THREE (3) DAYS prior to the event date. **

Daily Bulletin Request: Please complete the Google Form, click HERE. Below is the information for why you will complete this form.

This announcement will be included in either/both n-person ASB Announcements during Period 1 on Tuesdays and Lancer Lately Report on Fridays. This announcement will also be included in the Daily Bulletin that is emailed to Thousand Oaks High School Staff.

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Thousand Oaks High School is excited to announce it's continued partnership with the 5-Star School program this year. In an effort to bolster our already famous school spirit, 5-Star Schools takes us to a whole new level. Staff and students will be competing this year for the Lancer Cup! Last year, the Sophomore Class too the top prize. For those familiar with Harry Potter, it works just like the House Cup. Grade levels (and yes, our faculty) will be competing against each other in order to win the Lancer Cup. Points are earned by attending school events, displaying school spirit and doing good deeds around campus. More details to come from our activities department. Students should start by following the instructions below in order to download the app so that they can start earning points for being great Lancers!

Ms. Ross - A - Dan (+ ETHOS)

Mrs. Britt - Dar - Li (+ LEAP/WAV)

Ms. Montero - Lo - Ros (+ MLL)

Ms. Scott - out of office for Semester 1

Mr. Solis - Rot - Z (+ The Center)

Mrs. Daigneault - College and Career Readiness Counselor

Ms. Krostag - College and Career Specialist

Is your student a potential college-bound athlete? Do you know the requirements for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)?

Check out our NCAA resource page on our TOHS counseling webpage: https://sites.google.com/learn.conejousd.net/tohscounseling

TOHS counseling has also created a video that explains the difference between NCAA Division I, II, and III. View it here: https://youtu.be/xB9lVPMIY2M

Stay Informed: Mobile Devices Policy Update for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Education recently approved an updated version of CVUSD Board Policy 5131.8 “Mobile Communication Devices.”

For all CVUSD Students in Grades TK-8:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in grades Preschool through 8th grade shall not use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during instructional and non-instructional time (e.g. recess, passing periods, nutrition, lunch).

For all CVUSD Students in Grades 9-12:

• Mobile communication devices shall be turned off and/or on silent mode and put away during instructional time.
• Students in Grades 9 through Post-Secondary may use cell phones, smart watches, pagers, or other mobile communication devices on campus during non-instructional time (e.g. passing periods, nutrition, lunch) as long as the device is utilized in accordance with law and any rules that individual school sites may impose

Check out the below flyer for more information about what this new policy will look like at our school!

Although all students will continue to receive meals at no charge again this school year it is very important for parents or guardians, to complete and submit an application for free or reduced meals as soon as possible after July 1st. Visit https://conejo.vcoe.org/fsonline/Main/Login to complete the application online starting on July 1st, 2024.

For first-time applicants, it's recommended to use a desktop computer to set up your profile. If your student is found eligible to receive meal benefits it might also qualify your family for discounts on gas, electricity, cell phone or cable service, and a waiver to take the SAT and ACT tests.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT OFFICE AFTER JULY 1ST

If any school group would like to add a slide on our new marquee, please use the form below and submit to Activities secretary, Jody Benon (jbenon@conejousd.org).

Reminder if your student carries medication(prescription or non-prescription) on campus and you have not turned the attached document, please have it completed and signed by your physician and returned to the health office. Please refer to page 2 of the document for a list of acceptable medications a student can carry on them during the school day and for school activities. If your student is currently carrying medications not listed on the acceptable medication list, please have them bring it into the health office with the attached form completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions on this matter, contact the Health Clerk ext. 1022

A link to the form and guidelines:

https://www.conejousd.org/cms/lib/CA50010930/Centricity/Domain/110/Authorization%20for%20medication%20authorization%20form%202019.pdf

Looking for a way to support the school while also increasing advertising for your business or organization? Our ASB Officers are selling banner space on the tennis court fences that run along Moorpark Rd. and Flores Rd. Call Lisa Solis in the TOHS Student Store for more details if you are interested. 100% of the funds are directed into student programs.

Thanks to those individuals who have ordered a banner. Space is limited and going fast - so act now!

All CVUSD and TOHS attendance policies and procedures will be followed in TOHS classes. Students may be dropped from the class and assigned an “F” due to excessive truancies and/or unexcused absences.

The California Proficiency Program (CPP) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible pupils who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. A pupil who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified approval from the parent or legal guardian, leave high school early. The Certificate of Proficiency, however, is not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school. For more information, including administration dates and registration deadlines, visit the following website: http://www.chspe.net/

In addition to our website (www.conejousd.org/tohs), you can find us on Facebook. Also, it seems every student group on campus has a Twitter and Instagram account that will allow you to follow individual groups should you wish to do so. Our school has a great general twitter feed that tweets lots info about the school (@ThousandOaksHS).

#BleedGreen

#EveryLancerEveryDay

#CVUSDForward

Email: tohs_web@conejousd.org
Website: http://www.conejousd.org/tohs

Instagram: @thousandoakshs
Location: 2323 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-495-7491