Scripps Ranch Senior High

March madness is here! Our tenth grade students are finishing up the last few weeks of their preparation for the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The CAHSEE is a graduation requirement and our students must be prepared. Our passage rate last year was 95% on the first attempt and we anticipate even better results this school year. We are asking parents to encourage their tenth grade student to do their best and pass this examination the very first time.

 

Our students continue to excel both academically and through their involvement in extra-curricular activities. Scripps Ranch High senior Brennan Clay, who is headed to the University of Oklahoma, played in the Offense/Defense All American Bowl football game held Jan. 2. Additionally, Brennan will be honored on March 19 for his selection as a 2009-10 Scholar-Leader-Athlete by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.

 

The Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) selected SRHS Cadet Lieutenant Kevin Huynh as one of the eight cadets to fly to Washington D.C. in April for one week. Additionally, SRHS AFJROTC cadets recently attended a JROTC Drill meet at Long Beach Poly Tech High School in Long Beach, CA. Our cadets competed against approximately 32 other JROTC high schools throughout CA. and NV. The Saber Team was awarded the First Place Sweepstakes Plaque and the Unarmed Team the Third Place Sweepstakes Plaque. All in all the cadets took home 19 awards.

 

Our first annual Scripps Ranch Coffee House featuring a variety of solo and ensemble performances from performing arts students was a huge success. From the beginning of this school year, Mrs. Dake-Eng, our choir teacher, has done an exemplary job developing our choir program. Furthermore, the SRHS choir performed at the Black History Month Brunch at UCSD on February 27th.

 

Because of an increased number of tardies, we have made changes for the spring semester. Students who have an excessive amount of tardies will be given a consequence which can eventually result in not being able to participate in extra-curricular events. Our biggest challenge appears to be first period. This is a friendly reminder that car pools and students need to leave earlier to get to school on time. By students being on time and ready to work our teachers will be given the opportunity to teach from “bell-to-bell” and minimize disruptions. Parents are also reminded to monitor student tardies via Parent Connect.

 

Our technology continues to be upgraded. We have improved our school infrastructure, and in our library/media center we have added a stronger WiFi access point, Promethean board, and Netbook computers. Library teacher, Shannon Toyzan, has done a top-notch job upgrading our library and the number of students visiting daily has increased significantly. With the upgrading of our technology and with the addition of Promethean boards in all English classes for the 2010 – 2011 school year, approximately 40% of our classrooms on campus will have interactive technology tools for students and teachers. We need to remind ourselves that our students are often referred to as “digital natives” and we need to keep technology in the classroom as one of our top priorities.

 

The SRHS Foundation “Taste of the Ranch” was a huge success. The night was memorable as parents, staff members, and community members enjoyed an amazing assortment from our favorite restaurants. The food, drink, entertainment, and auctions were out of this world. This event was made possible by an incredible group of volunteers who continue to work very hard for our students and staff members. Without their support, we would not be able to maintain our status as a high-performing comprehensive high school.

 

We want all of our students to be safe during the upcoming spring break, especially while driving. Spring break is scheduled for March 29 through April 2. To keep updated on upcoming events and activities, please go to our website at (www.srhsfalcons.org). GO FALCONS!