• Wellness Center

    March 7, 2021

    Tuesday, March 30 at 5:30pm Alcohol, Cannabis & Prescription Drug Expert Panel
    This week, we are sharing an announcement from our partners at TUPE (Tobacco Use and Prevention Education at Contra Costa Office of Education). The fourth virtual TUPE parent/family engagement event, Alcohol, Cannabis & Prescription Drug Expert Panel, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30 at 5:30 pm. This live webinar will focus on a panel of local adult and youth experts to discuss the impact of alcohol, cannabis, and prescription drugs on young people in our communities and share resources for youth and adults. Special guest speakers include April Rovero, Founder/Executive Director of National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse; Brian Gleason, Program Manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Richard Ceballos, Project Co-Director of Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit and Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Toolkit, and CourAGE Youth Health Coalition members. 

    You may register here. This will be simultaneously interpreted in Spanish. 

    Allen Choi, Wellness Coordinator
    Casey Sasner, Intake Specialist

    For updates, tips and advice, follow Wellness on Social Media: Instagram @acalaneswellness

  • College & Career

    March 7, 2021

    Seniors

    • DVC Registration (for graduating students only) Enrollment presentations sign up
    • This is a busy time for admissions decisions to roll out. Remember to check ALL emails from schools to make sure you don’t miss anything. If you have any questions about an admission decision or financial aid reach out directly to the university. 
    • Congratulations to all seniors who have heard from schools already!!! These are such exciting times. It is very helpful for everyone to log into Naviance and update the decisions. 
    • Sonoma State is still accepting applications if you are still interested in applying. 

    Juniors

    • Sunday, March 14 Virtual College Fair - St. Mary’s usually hosts a huge fair with over 100 colleges; this year it is virtual. This is a great time to connect with schools you want to get more information about and a great way to connect with admissions reps. 

    Resources:

  • Counseling

    March 7, 2021

    Class of 2023 PE Credit Options
    Current Sophomores can earn PE credits through both Athletic PE and Independent PE options as well as yoga and weight training classes during the 2021-2022 school year (their Junior year). Athletic PE is for students who participate in Acalanes sports, while Independent PE can include activities outside of school sports teams. Students will need to sign up at the beginning of a semester next school year and will need to provide weekly documentation of activity to earn credit. Please see your counselor for more detail. 

    June 7 through July 15 AUHSD Summer School
    Summer school is for students who need to repeat a required course after earning a D or F grade. Email your counselor for an application.   

    Geometry for Advancement
    The District is also planning to offer a summer geometry class for those who want to advance more quickly through the math curriculum. This course is only open to students who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1 in 9th grade and have strong performance in Algebra 1. Email your student’s counselor if interested. 

    Counselor Appointments
    We love talking to our students! Email is the best way to reach us. Counselors have appointment slots for students and will email them a link for signing up. We are trying to reserve the limited slots outside of class time for students. Parents can schedule a time when students are in class. 

    A- Ed  Anne Schonauer
    Ee-Kr  Christine Todd
    Ku-Ros  Marissa Meadows
    Rot-Z  Susan Martin

  • Legislative News

    March 7, 2021

    Our school district has an agreement in place to re-open, but other school districts, especially the largest ones in the state, have not been able to achieve this. Now Governor Newsom and state legislators have reached a deal which should accelerate the process by providing hefty incentives to reopen and removing some of the obstacles about which school districts had complained. Meanwhile, the federal government has confirmed that standardized testing must resume this year, meaning students still in remote learning in California would be asked to take standardized tests at home. The state is applying for a waiver to give California some flexibility on how and when the tests are administered within the 2020-2021 school year. 

    Questions? Email our APC Legislative Representative.

  • School Nurse

    March 7, 2021
    Tuesday, March 30 TUPE FACE Webinar: Alcohol, Cannabis, & Prescription Drug Expert Panel See the Wellness section for additional details.  Thursday, April 8 at 7 pm Pandemic Parenting: Supporting Teen Mental Health Join Families for Depression Awareness for this free webinar. We need RAIN! While we actually do need rain here in the Bay Area and California, R.A.I.N.  is also an acronym for a mindfulness practice that we all need. Take a look at the link and practice on your own and with your family. Let me know what you think! Smile With Your Eyes! I am resharing face mask resources: one from our District and one from the CDC. It's really important that we're all consistent for health and safety reasons, and to build a culture of trust. 
    • Please note the types of masks that are NOT acceptable.
    • Make sure to wear a CLEAN mask every day.
    • Please wear your mask so that the top covers the bridge of your nose and the bottom goes under your chin. If you are constantly readjusting, it does not fit properly.
    Parents! Please report any COVID-related absences to the Attendance Recorder as soon as possible so I can do appropriate follow-up. Updated Medical Documentation Needed for Students in Hybrid We still need updated medical documentation for your student, especially if they will be participating in the Hybrid Model. Does your student need medication available at school? Does your student have updated medical issues/health issues? Do they have a new immunization record? Parents, please make sure you turn in any pertinent medical forms for your students for this school year, especially if your students will be in the Hybrid Model. See this page on my website and let me know if you have any questions. COVID District Protocol Available on AUHSD site and on my site. Free Yoga Class I want to share a wonderful resource with you that supports neuroregulation: Subtle® Yoga for Greater Nervous System Resilience and Brain Function Subtle Yoga is very accessible, and is beneficial for anyone and everyone. Enjoy! Stay healthy and be well, Dvora Citron, RN, MS Acalanes School Nurse Google Site dcitron@auhsdschools.org IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Sports

    March 7, 2021

    This week’s CAN’T MISS events:

    Boys tennis

    • Tuesday, March 9 at College Park HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    • Thursday, March 11 - Las Lomas HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

    Girls golf

    • Wednesday, March 10 - Campolindo HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30pm.

    Cross country

    •  Thursday, March 11 at St. Patrick’s HS at 3:30pm.

    Boys golf 

    • Friday, March 12 - Campolindo HS at Rossmoor GC 3:30pm.

    Football

    • Saturday, March 13 host Monte Vista HS. Freshmen at 1:30pm, JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm.

  • General Announcements

    February 27, 2021

    Projected Calendar Changes
    As AHS prepares to open for hybrid instruction, the following calendar changes are anticipated:

    • Monday, March 8: Non-school day for students (tentative)
    • Friday, March 12: Regular instruction day for students (confirmed)
    • Monday, March 15: Non-school day for students (tentative)

    Hybrid Instructional Model
    For details regarding the return to hybrid instruction, please visit the district website     here. This page includes student group/cohort schedules, FAQs, return to hybrid transition timelines, and more. If you have additional questions, please submit your questions to the district using this form. 

    AHS Update Regarding SAT Administration
    This has been a complicated year for SAT administrations. Due to Covid-related restrictions AHS has had to cancel a number of administration dates and limit capacity moving forward. We apologize for any frustration caused by this ever-changing landscape. Linked here is a     message from our AHS testing coordinator about the upcoming March 13 administration.