Professional Development

We had a great Professional Development last Tuesday. Thank you families for allowing us this time to learn and celebrate. We spent the morning hours learning more about where we have been, where we are, and where we are going by analyzing data. Then we ate lunch and recognized our employees with 20, 25, and 30 Years of Service. Thank you, Mr. Roach entertained us with his trivia game show. It was highly motivational and just what we needed after lunch. We also spent a portion of the day preparing for our Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visit in the spring. This is part of the accreditation process of our school whereby visiting teachers and/or administrators visit the site to validate our programs and give us recommendations on how to continually improve. Sonora's WASC visit will start on February 28th. Thank you to everyone who has worked on our preparation for the visit. #beholdblueandgold

Door Decoration Contest

We had a great time with our door decoration contest once again this year. Our 4th-period classes did an amazing job. See some of the pictures above. The winner of the contest was the scariest door with Mrs. Viveros. Thank you to everyone who participated. #beholdblueandgold

Staff Costume Contest

The Halloween theme for our staff was Rock Bands. Please see a couple of the departments that tied for first place. The originality was great to see. There are so many more not pictured here. If you have any of those pictures, please do not hesitate to send them my way.

Sonora Welcomes

Washington and Imperial MS

Thank you ASB for Washington and Imperial Middle Schools for visiting us on Thursday. We were able to give them a small peek into what it is like to be a Sonora Raider. This kicks off our tour season. #beholdblueandgold  

Thank you to our students and teachers who helped coordinate this event for our middle schools.

Prospective Students

It is the time of year that we open our doors to our prospective students.  Please share this information with any students who would like to make Sonora High School their new academic home. #beholdblueandgold

Thank-You Sonora Raiders

Thank you family for your support of the Sonora Raider Football program this season. We went to the first round of CIF playoffs on Friday night and we could not be more proud of the fortitude of our Raiders. We were down, but certainly not out, in the first half. Our team roared back from a 7 to 21 deficit to end the game 20 to 21. Thank you for coaching staff for giving our kids the skills that they needed not only on the field but in life. We did not let any barriers stop us from our achievements and I could not be happier that you did it our way. #ourway #sonorastrong

Thank you to everyone; band, cheer, drill, JROTC, announcer, scorekeeper, mayor, security, and last, but certainly not least our parents for making this season remarkable. We came together to make this a meaningful football season. My heart is full of gratitude. #ourway #sonorastrong #beholdblueandgold

AP/IB Exam News

Attention all AP/IB Students.  Now is the time to register for testing.  Please click the document below for further information.

Raider Activities

Please join us for our first play performance of the year, "The Conference of the Birds". We have another stellar performance from our theater students under the direction of Mr. Jeff Brem. If you have not seen their previous two shows, then you still have two more opportunities. Do not miss it. #beholdblueandgold

Academic Supports

Sonora High School offers a plethora of academic support for our students. Students, please take advantage of some of the supports below. Please click the picture below for the sign-in sheet if you would like to keep track of your attendance. Please click the Aeries picture below to log into Aeries to check your latest grades/attendance. #beholdblueandgold

Raider Athletics

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS

ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC & Band Must Register

1) Go to homecampus.com

• Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process
• 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 "2022/2023"

2) Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.com

• Print & Fill Out (Both parent & student signature is required)
• Please be advised that each sport/activity will require a separate confirmation page

3) You must complete all 4 pages of the Physical Evaluation Forms 

Downloadable Physical Form

1. Print & Fill Out all 4 pages (Both Parent & Student signature is required)
2. Pages 1-2 are filled out by the Parent(s) and Student 
3. Page 3-4 MUST be COMPLETED, SIGNED, and 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
• NO PHOTOCOPIES will be accepted
• Student's Physical & Physical Form Must be Completed After May 15th  

Athletic Clearance paperwork must be returned to Mr. Steve Cazares. Please submit your completed Athletic Clearance Forms, all 4 pages, plus the AthleticClearance.com Confirmation Page(s) for each sport you intend to participate in for the 2022/23 academic school year. 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Cazares, Assistant Principal, at [email protected].

Parent Involvement

We like to pride ourselves on being a community school. One of the key components is our parents. We have our booster programs, ELAC, and PTSA. Please see the flyers below if you would like to get involved with any of our groups. 

Please plug into our community because we need you to ensure we stay a place of excellence in education. #beholdblueandgold

Fullerton Joint Union High School News

Please click the document below to read further:

Counseling Corner

Attention Seniors! 

College can be expensive. Whether you are thinking of applying to a 4-year college, attending a community college, or a Trade school, all Seniors are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), is now open. 

Not sure which application is for you? 

What is the difference between the FAFSA and the CADAA? Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship requirements below: 

CADAA Eligibility FAQs: (Click below)

Dream Act Frequently Asked Questions

FAFSA Eligibility FAQs 

FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Fridays

In an effort to assist our community with completing their FAFSA or CADAA, Counselors and Guidance Technicians will be available to offer one-on-one support.  Students and parents are invited to join us in our College and Career Center each Friday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM, until March 3, 2023.  

Please see the flyer below:

The Assistant Principal of Student Services, Jina Jackson, is available for consultation regarding attendance concerns and issues.

Work Permit

Please click the picture below for additional information on how to obtain a work permit.