Welcome to the first Q-Connection of the 2012-2013 School
Year.
We have had a very smooth opening of school this year. The year started with Serra being featured
on every local TV station starting at 5:00 am.
Visit http://serrahighnews.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-media-visits-serra-for-first-day-of.html
for pictures and video.
All School Rules Enforcement Starts on Monday
September 10th.
All the school rules and polices are detailed in the student
planner that every student received with their class schedule. This past week, class assemblies were held where the Administrative Team reviewed the school rules with all the
students. The grace period is now
over. All students are now expected to
know and follow all school rules.
We have been noticing that many students have been violating
the dress code. Most of the violations
have been that the shorts are too short, straps too thin and mid-drifts have
been exposed. If a student violates the dress code they will be brought into
the office until their parent can bring an appropriate change of clothing to
the school.
Please review your student’s wardrobe this weekend to make
sure it is not in violation of the dress code.
You can view the code at: http://serra.sandi.net/policies/dresscode.html
One major change to the attendance policy is that absences
will now result in the student being placed on the Loss of Privileges List. Parents have up to 5 days after an all day illness to clear the absence. After the 5th
day, the Unverified Absence becomes an Unexcused Absence or a Truancy.
For every combination of 3 tardies, unverified absences or truants in a class period during a 6 grading period, the
student will receive a Loss Of Privileges Point.
For every combination of 10 overall tardies,
unexcused absences or truancies the student will receive ANOTHER LOP
Point.
Students with one or more LOP
Points will be placed on the Loss of Privileges List.
Students on the LOP List will be not allowed
to participate in extra curricular activities including dances and
athletics. Students can remove a full
day absence from their record or remove 1 LOP Point by attending Saturday School.
Mark Your Calendars:
Open House Wednesday, September 19th- More details to follow.
The 2012 STAR scores are in!
Serra showed improvement on many of the tests. The API score will not be released until
early October. For a complete breakdown
of the scores visit: http://serra.sandi.net/star/2012results
PSAT
The
PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The district is paying
for all students in the Class of 2015 (10th Grade) to take the exam. GEAR
UP will pay for students in the Class of 2014 (11th Grade) interested in taking the PSAT, if
they register by Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Please see Mr. Garcia or Ms.
Holly at the GEAR UP Office in the Media Center to register.
Serra
Supernova Welcome Back Dance- Saturday September 15
ASB
Freshman Application Now Posted
Freshmen interested in
joining ASB need to download the Freshman Application Packet.
Applications are due to room 411 by Friday, September 26, 2012.
The
results of this November’s election will a major impact on public education. Please make sure you are registered to vote and read up on the
issues: http://www.sandi.net/Page/40084
CALENDAR
Monday, September 10
SCHOOL
RULES ENFORCMENT BEGINS
Thursday, September 13
4:00pm Frosh
Football vs. El Capitan
Friday, September 14
4:00pm JV
Football vs. El Capitan
6:30pm Var.
Football vs. El Capitan
Saturday, September 15
Field
Hockey Tourney
7:30pm Welcome
Back Dance
Monday, September 17
Pink
Progress Report Day
Tuesday, September 18
Make-Up
Picture Day
6:30pm PTO
Meeting
Wednesday, September 19
6:00pm Open House
Thursday, September 20
5:15pm Frosh
Football @ West Hills
Friday, September 21
4:00pm JV
Football vs. West Hills
6:30pmVar.
Football vs. West Hills