Dear Sea King Families,

I can't believe today is the last day of April. I know I have said this many times this year, but this school year is going by incredibly quickly! As we head into May this week, we will start two weeks of Advanced Placement (AP) tests. The instructions and schedule for the two weeks are outlined below. This can be a stressful two weeks for those who are testing so we are reminding everyone to provide extra support and grace to students during this time. Let's encourage our kids to get enough sleep, eat healthy meals, stay active, and reach out for help if they are feeling stressed.

May also happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month and our counseling department will be having weekly activities to remind our students of the importance of having a balanced, healthy approach to school. As we are wrapping up this school year, please encourage your students to do things that improve their overall well-being, like getting outside, spending time with a loved one, or doing something creative. It is also important that our students understand healthy coping skills, how to feel confident in themselves, and show kindness to others. We continue to work on these goals as a school community for our students to feel connected and supported on campus.

As always, I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with our incredible faculty, staff, students, and families. I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday and we will see you tomorrow!

Sincerely,

Dr. Trista Ramirez 

Principal

This Week's Bell Schedule

Monday, May 1st - A Day

Tuesday, May 2nd - B Day

Wednesday, May 3rd - Late Start A Day

Thursday, May 4th - B Day



Friday, May 5th - A Day

Sea King AP students and parents of AP Students,

AP Testing starts this week, and given this, please take the time to go over these important AP protocols and reminders.

EXAM DAY INFORMATION 

Students should bring a valid form of identification (school ID, driver's license, or passport) to check in with.

All testing students should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam to the MPR where they will check in. Students should arrive by 7:30am for an 8:00am exam and 11:30am for a 12:00pm exam.

**If a student has two exams in one day, that student should check back in to the front of the MPR as soon as they are done with their morning test.

 All testing students should bring the following to their exam: 

• Valid Picture ID
• 1-2 Number 2 Pencils with erasers
• Pen with black or blue ink  
• Approved calculator (if needed for exam) 

Optional

• Water (For the break)
• Snack  (For the break)

**If you are testing Digitally, you do NOT need to bring your own device, but you MUST know your College Board Username and Password.

• Digital Tests Include (English Lit, English Lang, and AP Seminar)

A copy of the AP Exam Schedule can be found here.

Any questions on AP Tests should come to Mr. Hill at hilld@pvpusd.net

Let's go Sea Kings! Strive for a 5!

PVHS Boy's & Girl's Lacrosse Honored at Angel Stadium

This past Monday, both our PVHS Girl's Lacrosse Team and our PVHS Boy's Lacrosse Team were honored in Angel Stadium for winning the CIF Southern Section Academic Championship for having the highest Team GPAs of any team in the CIF Southern Section.

Out of 565 CIF Southern Section High Schools, Boys Lacrosse and our Girl's Lacrosse teams had the highest respective team GPAs of any lacrosse team at any school. This is a tremendous testament to the well-rounded students we have at PVHS and to students on both teams who understand what being a student-athlete is all about.

While these two teams were being honored for their skills in the classroom, both teams are continuing to find success on the field and have both earned spots in the CIF Playoffs starting this week:

PVHS Girl's Lacrosse travels to Culver City High School in the 1st round of CIF playoffs on Wednesday(5/3)

PVHS Boy's Lacrosse hosts Crespi High School in the 1st round of CIF playoffs at home on Thursday(5/4).

Great work Sea Kings! You continue to make us proud. Now go make a deep playoff run!

PVHS and Peninsula HS Ethnic Studies Class Trip

PVHS and Peninsula High School held another combined field trip this week for their Ethnic Studies Classes. This week the students took a field trip to Mendez Park with a very special guest - Sylvia Mendez. Students were received by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and the Superintendent of Westminster School. The students also received gift bags from the city for their trip. This was an amazing learning opportunity for our students! A special thank you to our teachers for their coordination of these field trip opportunities!

PVHS Annual Student Art Show has Hot Start! 

April 19 - May 15, 2023 PV Peninsula Library Lobby

Last Friday, April 28, 2023, we had a great turn out for the PVHS Annual Art Show Reception celebrating the talents of our Sea King Artists spanning from PVHS Ceramics, Sculpture, Drawing & Painting, Animation, and Photography classes. 

PVHS Digital Art Club students Kaylee Kim, Tommy Lee, Cynthia Ho, Sanghee Jun, Ari Tousey, and Rose Feng worked hard to organize the show, help visitors navigate the exhibits, and display their art work.

A special shoutout to Ms. Warren, Mr. Pekich, and Mrs. Jiminez for helping PVHS art students develop their craft, and take pride and joy in their work!

Don't forget, Kings: The show is on display through May 15, 2023. Bring family and friends to the show and please vote on your favorite pieces!

Attention PVHS Students:

Take the One Hill Project Survey!

One Hill Project is a student-led organization comprised of PVHS and Peninsula High students, and led by our student school board members. The organization is looking to gather input from all students regarding mental health, academics, activities, school involvement, and sustainability of facilities. It is a survey by students for students. The One Hill Project wants to elevate the students' voices with the school board and gather as much feedback as possible regarding these topics.

The survey only takes about 4 minutes and is completely anonymous. These survey results will be shared with the Board of Education with the hope of enhancing their understanding of what is impacting high school students and providing them with student perspectives when they are making policy decisions. Please use the link below to have your voice heard on these issues. The survey will also be posted on the homepage of our school’s website. You will have until May 13^th to complete the survey.

One Hill Project Student Survey

The new allcove Beach Cities mental health and wellness center is now open and welcomes everyone 12-25 years old in PVPUSD. The center is designed FOR and BY youth to reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, and provide access to a variety of services.

Students can go check out allcove on the 4th floor at 514 N. Prospect Ave. in Redondo Beach. allcove is open Tues.-Fri. 1 - 7 pm and Sat. 10 am - 2 pm.

Check out allcove on Instagram @allcovebeachcities or the website for more info. on services offered. 

State and AP Testing in April and May

The testing season is upon us! Our Juniors will be participating in state testing in Science, English, and Math and our AP students of all grades will participate in their subject area AP tests. The full testing schedule is below for your reference.

The State of California assesses schools by testing 11th-grade students in Science, English, and Math. A school's scores on these tests are a major factor in determining a school's ranking, which some colleges look at when they are considering students for admission. Thus, a strong performance on the SBAC ELA, Math, and CAST Tests is absolutely pivotal in keeping our California school ranking strong and giving our students the best chance with admission at the top colleges and universities.

Please join PVHS Staff in encouraging our students to prepare and do their best on these upcoming tests and to Go for the Green, the highest school ranking a school can achieve on the CAASPP tests.

For more information about the exam: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca

For information on opting out of state tests for 11th-grade students,

please contact our associate principal, Mr. Hill at hilld@pvpusd.net.

PTSA News and Important Info

PTSA would like to extend a warm welcome to all Sea King families!

Click here to join!

Attend monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 am in the MPR. Each month you will hear from various speakers including our principal, Dr. Ramirez, PVPUSD Administration, PVPUSD School Board Members, and others on campus!

To provide feedback, please submit your questions/issues/suggestions here.

PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook

Please see the link below to the PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook. It is also located on the main district website under the Parent & Students tab. The handbook was updated in June 2022 and includes the pertinent and updated board policies related to students. 

Student Board Policy Handbook

MOCK ADMISSIONS CASE STUDY!

Tuesday, May 16th @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm in Various Classrooms

RSVP by May 12th - Registration required! 

PRIORITY Registration opens today, April 26th, for PVHS students/parents. Limited seats are available!  Students and parents Grades 9 – 11 are invited to attend. Participants will be placed in various rooms to simulate small “Admissions Committees” to review 3 candidates with an actual college admissions officer. As a group, you will then review all aspects of the Common Application to determine how the candidates compare to the University profile in order to then decide which student should be admitted, denied and waitlisted. This is one of the most enlightening college planning events of the year! A mini–College Fair will follow the case study from 7:30 – 8pm. Details on our website.

PVPUSD New Student Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now available!  

Do you have a child turning 5 on or before April 2, 2024 and would like to enroll in school for the fall? Enrollment season for all grades TK-12 is now open. 

Please visit the PVPUSD Enrollment home page for more information.