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Last week we took the time to celebrate and recognize the efforts and commitment of our counseling staff during Counselor Appreciation Week. Counselor Appreciation Week is a time to honor the remarkable dedication and unwavering support of high school counselors in shaping the futures of countless students. These compassionate professionals serve as pillars of guidance, offering invaluable assistance in navigating the academic, emotional, and personal challenges of our students. From college applications to career planning, high school counselors provide personalized attention and encouragement, empowering students to reach their full potential. Their tireless efforts foster a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically and emotionally. Let us extend our deepest gratitude to high school counselors for their invaluable contributions to the growth and success of our youth. We thank Anna Lopez, John Sullivan, Linda Cervantes, and Rachelle Jackson-Gomez!
Here are some accomplishments from our counselors this school year:
- Enrolled 45 new students since the first day of school
- Provided 54 in-class college/career presentations using Naviance for grades 9 - 12 in the Fall
- Counselors met with 380 seniors for their senior meetings in the Fall
- 24 College representative visits in the College & Career Center (September - November)
- To date, the counselors have attended:
- IEP meetings: 96
- Student Intervention Team meetings: 57
- 504 Plan Meetings: 45
- Financial Aid Support:
- 1 Financial Aid Night for parents
- 8 Financial Aid Friday opportunities for students and parents (before and after school)
- Countless individual student meetings
- We're halfway through the registration process for students' classes next year!
- Met with current juniors and sophomores
- Meeting with current Freshmen next week
- Makeups for students absent during class (week of 2/20/24)
- Inputting all students' course requests into Aeries
- Incoming freshmen registration in mid-March
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2024-2025 Registration Information | |
The Guidance Department began the Course Registration process last week, which allows students to select their classes for the 2024/25 school year. Please read all of the following information:
Process
- Counselors will visit specific classrooms to show a registration video presentation and meet with students during their designated week:
- Current Juniors: January 29th - February 1st (US History)
- Current Sophomores: February 5 - February 9 (World History/AP Euro)
- Current Freshmen: February 13 - February 15 (Science/Biology)
- Make-ups: February 20-23 (for students who do not have any of the classes listed above and/or were absent for the in-class presentation)
- The registration video presentation will be shown in class and will also be posted on Sonora's website for reference.
- During the in-class presentation, students will receive a copy of their Transcript, Graduation Status Report, and their CSU Eligibility Report to track their A-G requirements.
- Counselors will be available immediately after the registration presentation to answer questions.
- Each grade level will have one week to complete their registration from the date they received the in-class video presentation.
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Students will select their courses for the 2024/25 school year using the online Course Request Google Form linked below by grade level after the in-class presentation. Please note that the Google forms for each grade level will be available/open during their designated week.
- Future Seniors
- Future Juniors
- Future Sophomores
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Students must log in using their FJUHSD emails and can only submit the form ONCE. The forms are only accessible through students’ school emails.
Course Registration Resources
Summer School Course Registration
- Students will be able to complete their Summer School course request as part of the registration process if they need to make up a class for graduation or to maintain A-G eligibility.
- As counselors review each student's transcript, counselors may enroll students into summer school on a need basis to ensure students are on track to graduate.
- Please note that summer school dates are not yet finalized, pending Board approval in February 2024.
Optional Counseling Appointments
- Counselors will not be able to schedule individual appointments until after the registration window ends on February 23, 2024.
- During the registration window, counselors will be available to assist with questions after each class presentation to meet with students individually.
- Please email your counselor directly with any additional questions.
- Counselor ALPHA Breakdown
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Arriving at each class on time will continue to be a priority for our staff in the second semester. We want all students to understand the importance of arriving to school and class on time, every day. In addition to implementing the tardy policy below, we will also be implementing random tardy sweeps throughout the semester to encourage punctuality and remind students of the importance of being on time to ensure the opportunity for academic success. Please see the policy below as written in the Student Handbook (pg 21):
Punctuality
All students are expected to be in their scheduled class each period by the time the tardy bell rings. No students are to be in the hallways after the tardy bell rings, including those who have athletics sixth period or who have an open period at any time during the day. Students are also not to be sent on errands without an appropriate pass from the teacher. Students without passes will be sent back to class.
Consequences For Tardies
-Tardies 1-4: teacher-assigned consequences and parent contact by teacher
-Tardy Report by APSS: 5 or more tardies will result in a detention
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Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week - Liana Hwang and AJ Foster
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Cheer
The Sonora Raider Yell squad is currently competing in nationals in Florida. Good luck ladies!
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Wrestling:
Congratulations to Presley Munoz and David Baxter who both advanced to Masters by placing top 5 in the CIF championships today. Also, a big thank you to Coach Dave Carrizosa who did an amazing job managing the Boys Northern Division Championship at Sonora on Friday and Saturday.
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Winter CIF Playoffs:
Congratulations to our winter teams that advanced to compete in the CIF playoffs. Unfortunately, Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball all fell in the first round as they all traveled on the road. Congratulations on an amazing season and we are so thankful for the contribution of our Seniors who helped to build our school culture and moved us forward on the path to success for the future. We are proud of you!
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Spring Athletics:
Our Spring athletic teams have been busy at work to prepare for their seasons and baseball and softball were both able to get their opening games in this weekend, between the rainstorms. Looking forward to seeing you all out there to support our Raiders!
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS
ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC, & Band Must Register
1) Go to homecampus.com/login
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Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process.
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Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the VIDEO for detailed instructions.
- **Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2023/2024".
2) You must upload Page 4 of the PHYSICAL FORM
Downloadable Physical Form
- Print & Fill Out the Physical Form for your visit to the doctor.
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Page 4 MUST BE COMPLETED (MEDICAL CLEARANCE STATUS MARKED AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS FILLED OUT), SIGNED, STAMPED & DATED BY A PHYSICIAN.
- Only the signature from an MD, DO, or PA will be accepted. Signatures from Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners are NOT accepted.
- Page 4 of the Physical Form must then be uploaded to Home Campus.
- There is no form under the signed Confirmation Page. Please skip that and go back to upload the form at the end of the process.
3) Once you have completed the signatures and uploaded the physical form on Home Campus, Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.com/login
- Print & Complete (Both parent & student signatures are required).
- Please be advised that each sport/activity must be listed at the top of the page in order to be cleared for that sport during the 2023-24 school year.
- Go back into Home Campus and upload the Confirmation Page into the Signed Confirmation Page Form
You are not cleared until you receive a clearance email from Home Campus. Our Admin team must review all submissions prior to your student-athlete receiving clearance. You may follow the status of your clearance on the Home Campus website.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs, Crail, Assistant Principal, at [email protected]
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Our Next Late Start is Wednesday, February 21st! | |
Stay connected with your student's progress, check daily assignments, and communicate with teachers by logging on to the AERIES Parent Portal. Click on the image below to access all of the important information you will need for the 2023-2024 school year. | |
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The City of La Habra is now offering CPR & First Aid classes at the La Habra Community Center once a month on Saturdays. The three-hour class is open to ages 12+ years, and the cost to attend is $32 per person. The class will include training in infant, child, and adult CPR and AED, as well as Standard First Aid. Participants who complete the class will receive a two-year certificate in CPR B and Standard First Aid. This class is generously partially subsidized by the City of La Habra to help ensure our residents stay safe. Pre-registration is required. Sign up online, in person or by phone at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., 562-383-4200.
Classes will be held 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
- February 10th
- March 16th
- April 13th
- May 11th
- June 8th
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2024 #LaHabraRaces
The #LaHabraRaces are back for 2024 -- that means the 5K Walk/Run, 1K Kiddy Run and 50-YD. Diaper Dash! The event will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the La Habra Marketplace shopping Center, 1641 W. Imperial Hwy., (between Famous Footwear & La Habra Modern Dentistry). Registration includes #LaHabraRaces medal, t-shirt, bib number, goodie bag, and entry to the pop-up farmer's market. There also will be vendor booths and the Mobile Children's Museum. This year's theme is "Olympics - Family Race for the Gold" so dress in Olympic attire that represents the country of your choice.
Fees are as follows:
- 50-YD. Diaper Dash (3-5 yrs.) - $15 (thru 3/1/24) $20 (starting 3/2/24)
- 1K Kiddy Run (6-9 yrs.) - $20 (thru 3/1/24) $25 (starting 3/2/24)
- 5K Walk/Run - $30 (thru 3/1/24) $35 (starting 3/2/24)
Medals will be awarded to the top three male & female 5K runners, the top 3 male & female 1K runners, largest group, largest school group, most Olympic dressed group, and the most Olympic dressed individual.
And all kids participating in the 50-YD. Diaper Dash & 1K Kiddy Run will receive FREE Black Bear Diner, Chick-fil-A, and Canes Chicken Fingers meal coupons.
Registration for this year's #LaHabraRaces will be online only. Click here for the link to register.
If you are interested in being a vendor at the event, please click here for more information and the vendor application.
If you are interested in being a sponsor at the event, please click here for more information and the sponsorship application.
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