Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 - 10:34 AM (PDT)

Posted by: Mike Kaine, Counselor

Parents and Seniors:

Please remember Friday ( Sept 3) is Progress report day. Hilltop High School gives out 2 progress reports then the final grades. First semester will be over prior to the December holiday break.

Parents please note that Seniors need to have a 2.0 GPA in Citizenship in order to walk in the graduation ceremony for 2011. If your Senior does not have a 2.0 GPA in Citizenship on the first (1st) progress report please remind him/her of how crucial this will be as we approach final grades in December and then in June 2011. The Citizenship GPA will be computed strictly for the Senior Year.

Citizenship GPA Calculations:
For the Class of 2012, it will be their 11th and 12th grades.
For the Class of 2013, it will be their 10th, 11th and 12th grades.
For the class of 2014, it will be their 9th, 10th and 11th and 12th grades.

QUESTION:
***If a student does not walk, will they be able to pick up their diploma?

Yes, of course, they will. They will come to the Registrars office in room 306
(Counseling Center)and pick it up after graduation is over.

Thank You,
Counselors

Mon Aug 30th, 2010 - 11:20 AM (PDT)

Posted by: Nancy Yamada, Counselor

Tenth grade Compact eligible students will receive a permission slip in their World History class on Thursday, September 9th. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled in the SUHSD in the 9th grade and have a 2.5 or higher overall gpa. Please encourage your child to turn in the permission slip in the counseling center the next day. Space is very limited.

Wed Aug 18th, 2010 - 9:01 AM (PDT)

Posted by: Nancy Yamada, Counselor

This year, the 10th grade fieldtrip to San Diego State University will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd. All Compact eligible students will be given a permission slip on September 8th during class presentations. Space is very limited so please turn in your permission slip right away. Last year, the fieldtrip filled up in one day.

Posted by: Pamela Gutierrez, Yearbook Advisor, US Government

Parents have received the 2011 Parent Ad/Senior Message information in the mail. Purchases can be made at any time until space is sold out, and/or before March 1, 2011. It is a first come and first gets understanding. No sale is complete unless the contract, photos, content (message), and payment have all been received.

Photos and content can be emailed to hhs00273@netscape.net; but payment and contract must be mailed or brought in.

Payment can be money order, check, or cash.

If you have any questions, please email me at hhs00273@netscape.net. This is the best way to find me.

When school begins, you will be able to make an appointment between 12:00 - 1:30 or 2:30 - 3:30. I will not be available at any other time.

Posted by: Pamela Gutierrez, Yearbook Advisor, US Government

You can now buy your yearbook at jostenyearbooks.com with a credit card. Select California, type in Hilltop High, Select Hilltop High and then choose the yearbook. Easy steps to follow.

You can personalize your book here and purchase extra goodies as well.

Warning, if you are a senior, and purchasing a senior package, DO NOT buy your book here. The book is included in the package.

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California's deep budget crisis is putting public education to the test. As we look for areas to reduce spending, we want parents, staff and community members to be part of the budget-making process.

We have created this Budget Update section to keep you informed with the latest budget news, advisories about upcoming meetings and background on the budget process.

The district will hold four "town hall" meetings over the next couple of weeks where you can hear directly from the Chief Financial Officer. As we search for savings, we'll start by looking at options that were rejected last year. But we are also looking for new ideas.

Email us with your suggestions at comments@suhsd.k12.ca.us

by Jesus Gandara, Ed.D. SUHSD Superintendent

Census 2010
Superintendent Jesus M. Gandara


Think back to the arrival of the year 2000. Fears of a Y2K computer meltdown had just faded, Bill Clinton was turning over the White House to George W. Bush and the twin towers still stood on the New York City skyline.

Locally, the economy was expanding, fueled by what looked like an unstoppable housing boom. With scores of new residents, school enrollment was soaring and property taxes were plentiful to meet the growing needs. How times have changed.

In just 10 years everything is different from the size of government budgets to the cost of gas. The demographics of South Bay have changed too. Who lives here, what businesses are open and the kinds of jobs available are all different. Along with these changes, the needs of our community have also shifted.

That’s why it’s time to stop and be counted.

At the start of each new decade, our nation takes a census to get as clear a picture as possible of how many people are living in the United States. This becomes the nation’s official population count. Census data is used to direct funds for public services and resources.

Lawmakers decide where to build new schools, libraries and hospitals and roads based on the census. How much federal money is awarded to our cities depends on the census. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $300 billion in federal funds to cities and states, according to the census.

The census is also used to reapportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and redistricting of seats in state and local government. Being counted makes a difference in how your interests are represented.

Because the public resources to meet the needs of you and your family depend on an accurate census, it’s extremely important that every single person living in our community is counted.

Leaving some people out of the census means a potential loss of dollars for our schools and community.

In recent years, the Sweetwater District didn’t qualify to apply for several federal grants because existing census data does not accurately reflect the needs of the population we serve. Faulty census data has denied the district the chance to receive tens of thousands of dollars in grant funding for school libraries, teaching training and student counseling services, to name just a few missed opportunities.

We need everyone to be counted in the 2010 census so that our children receive every opportunity for funding that is available.

In March, all households will receive questionnaires. It should take about 10 minutes to mark your answers to 10 simple questions about the people living at your address.

Be sure to count all members of your household—both citizens and non-citizens as well as relatives and non-relatives living at the same address.

It’s natural to worry about protecting your personal information. But, by law, the Census Bureau must keep your answers confidential and cannot share your information with other government agencies. The data is collected only to produce statistics. Your answers cannot be used against you in court or by law enforcement.

As individuals, it can be hard to make a difference. The census provides a great opportunity for each of us to influence decisions made at every level of government. I urge you to be counted in 2010 and help ensure that our schools and community get their fair share.

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Student Workshops for 11th Grade SUHSD Students:
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SAT and ACT

To qualify for admission to a four-year college or university, students must take an SAT or ACT. It is recommended they take the test during the spring semester of 11th grade. We strongly encourage students to participate in a preparation workshop to prepare them to take these important exams.

Target Audience: Students in the Class of 2011 (juniors). Parents are welcome, but not required to attend.

Items to be Covered in either Informational Session (1/14 or 1/23): the difference between the SAT and the ACT and which will suit each student better; which colleges require the SAT Subject Tests in addition to the SAT/ACT and what subjects are offered; how the tests are structured and scored; tips and strategies for performing well; how to prepare for the ESSAY. The two Informational Sessions will be identical so you should only attend one.

Items to be Covered on Saturday, 1/30/10: ACT sample problems and preparation.

Items to be Covered on Saturday, 2/6/10: SAT sample problems and preparation.

Register at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Click on Upcoming Events. Register for one informational session and any additional SAT or ACT sessions you would like to attend. Questions? Please contact Karla Whitaker at kkwhitaker@ucsd.edu or 858-569-1866 or SUHSD Contact: 619-600-3315.

Workshop seats limited to 250 students – sign up early!
Students should attend one Informational Session and any additional sessions they wish to attend.

Informational Session 1:
(identical to 1/23/10)
Informational Session 2:
(identical to 1/14/10)
ACT Problems and Preparation:

SAT Problems and Preparation:
Date
Thursday, Jan. 14
Saturday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 30
Saturday, Feb. 6
Location
Castle Park High School
Olympian High School
Olympian High School
Castle Park High School

Cafeteria
Pavilion
Pavilion
Gymnasium
Time
6:30pm-8:30pm
9:00am-11:00am
9:00am-12:00pm
9:00am-12:00pm
Address
1395 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911
1925 Magdalena Ave
San Diego, CA 91913
1925 Magdalena Ave
San Diego, CA 91913
1395 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911


SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines and Testing Dates
Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com
SAT


Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
ACT

Registration Deadline
Test Date

Registration Deadline
Test Date
12/15/09
1/23/10

1/5/10
2/6/10
2/4/10
3/13/10

3/5/10
4/10/10
3/25/10
5/1/10



4/29/10
6/5/10

5/7/10
6/12/10
SAT Reasoning Test
$45.00

ACT: $32; ACT with Writing: $47

Reminder: You can register online or by mail to take the SAT or ACT. Most colleges accept either test or will take your higher score if you take both. You must pay with credit card, check/money order, or fee waiver. See a high school counselor for a fee waiver. Most students take a test during spring of the junior year and/or fall of the senior year. It is recommended that you plan to take the test (s) during April – June. Do not forget to register for the test on time.