Vol. 4, Issue 35

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May 4, 2018

THE TILLER NEWS T-TOWN’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PRODUCED BY STAFF AND STUDENTS

BRIEF HAPPENINGS COLLEGE DECISION DAY

GRADUATION GETS REAL

AP TESTING

On May 1st, the Counseling Department hosted a celebration in honor of College Decision Day– the deadline for students to submit their intent to attend the college or university of their choice. Congratulations to all #Accepted/#Enlisted, Tillers!

This week marked multiple milestones for our graduating class of 2018, including Cap and Gown distribution! On Thursday afternoon, Seniors picked up their orders in the Pavilion– just one short month before Graduation Day!

It’s that time of the year again! Hundreds of AP students will be taking their AP Examinations over the next two weeks. This exam is the culmination of a year’s worth of college level work in a high school setting. Best of luck, Tillers!

FEATURED ARTICLES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN WORLD LANGUAGES! By Christie Alva, World Languages Department Instructional Coach

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t's incredible to think that a school year will soon end and many of us will be off to enjoy a much deserving summer break. The World Languages Department began this school year with 3 new teachers on staff: Astrid Anticona, Karen Bunnell, and Deisy Castañeda. These teachers have been a wonderful addition to our already colorful group. Bringing with them diverse backgrounds, knowledge and individual, unique styles of teaching, our students were able to learn rigorous lessons in fun and engaging environments. As the World Languages Department Instructional Coach this year, I am fortunate to work alongside a supportive team. They are a happy addition!

CABARET CONCERT By Michael Fisk, Instrumental Music Director

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he Tustin High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting their 9th annual Cabaret Concert on Friday, May 11th in the Tustin High School Plaza at 7:00pm; we will be starting to serve food at 6:30pm. The Jazz Band will be performing music from the 1930’s to the present. This is their biggest performance of the year. The concert will include a Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, dancing, dinner, and desserts. The concert is free and open to everyone. We will be pre-selling a hamburger or hot dog combo dinner for $5. Food will be able to be purchased at the event, but you can get a better price with the pre-sale. If you would like to purchase tickets, see any Jazz Band student or Mr. Fisk in room 603. Come out and support the Tustin High School Jazz Band and see all the hard work they put in to make this concert possible.

2018 PROM COURT ANNOUNCED! By David Peay, Activities Director

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he ASB is preparing for the final dance of the year, PROM 2018! A Caribbean Carnival. The venue will be the Balboa Fun Zone, on May 18th, from 8:00PM to 11:00PM. The following seniors have been selected for the PROM court and are ready for the evening’s festivities: (Left to Right) Drea DeFord, Jovany Segura, Karla Ayala, Moses Chavarria, Malik Minnix, Veronica Meza, Nicole Anticona,

Immad Ali, Maxwell Christy, and Molica Ong

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK! By Melissa Trout, Girls’ Athletics Director

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s their final weeks of high school come to a close, it is easy for seniors to get nostalgic. All of the tiny things they do daily become monumental when they realize, “This is the last time I’ll take an AP test, eat in the cafeteria, dance with my friends at Prom”, etc. For senior athlete, Citlalli Vergara, she is about to experience one of “those moments” when she participates in her last track finals. Citlalli is no stranger to CIF- she has been there as both a volleyball player and track athlete. However, because this is her last high school athletic experience, I am sure this last meet will truly be bitter sweet. And though this extraordinary athlete may get sad the last time she takes off those track spikes, she can be confident that many new adventures wait her at UC Berkeley. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414

By Tom Giebe, Boys’ Athletics Director ur Tiller Boys’ Athlete of the Week is swimmer Kevin O’Toole. Kevin, a senior, will lead the Tiller swim team into competition this week at the Empire League Prelims and Finals, held this Wednesday and Friday at Kennedy High School. Kevin will be competing in multiple events on Wednesday with the hope of advancing to Friday, and eventually, to CIF. Kevin excels not just in the pool, but also in the classroom. He has compiled a 4.33 overall GPA and has committed to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara. Good luck this week, and GO TILLERS!

O Kevin O’Toole

Citlalli Vergara

FOR NEWS FROM OUR STUDENTS’S PERSPECTIVE, VISIT ITHSMEDIA.EDUBLOG.ORG, OUR STUDENT PRODUCED ON-LINE MAGAZINE. CLICK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENT FEES/CUOTAS AL ESTUDIANTE

Vol. 4, Issue 35

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May 4, 2018

THE COUNSELORS’ CHAT A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ABOUT CURRENT HAPPENINGS IN COUNSELING, PRODUCED BY THS COUNSELORS

Welcome to the 2nd semester of the 2017-18 school year! We’re fast approaching the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Counselors will continue to be an integral part of your students’ support at school. The purpose of this newsletter is to inform you of events, deadlines, tips, and information that support students’ college and career readiness. Don’t know who your counselor is? Please see the directory below:

SCHOLARSHIPS: Check out the THS Counseling page and the Financial Aid page for scholarship opportunities!

A– CORONA

AMY BLEDSOE

[email protected]

CORONEL—HERMANSON

CORINNE PYSHER

[email protected]

HERNANDEZ— MORA

JUDY PARK

[email protected]

MORALES—ROM

ASHLEY HAGSTROM

[email protected]

ROS—Z

ERIN SWANSON

[email protected]

THIS WEEK’S UP-DATES CLASS OF 2018 AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room. Stay Calm and Finish Strong: There are just a few more weeks left before finals. Seniors who are in danger of failing courses and thereby jeopardizing graduation and/or A-G eligibility have been notified and communicated with by counselors. We encourage ALL students to maximize the time they have left to pull up their grades and finish strong. Don’t forget that colleges require a final transcript at the end of the school year! Requesting Final Transcripts: Please make sure that you order your final transcript! See Mrs. Garcia in the front office to pick up a request form. You may also request it via Parchment. Click HERE to submit a request via Parchment. Deadline is May 31st.

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2021

AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room.

Registration: If you did not submit your registration form, please be sure to submit it to the counseling office as soon as possible! Counselor will also be calling in students who were absent during registration in subsequent weeks.

CLASS OF 2020 AP Testing: Students and parents should have received an email regarding reporting times and test dates for students who have successfully registered for AP exams. Students must report to their assigned testing locations by the indicated reporting time. Students must bring a student ID, blue or black ink pen, #2 pencil, and an approved calculator if taking an AP math or science exam. Cell phones will NOT be allowed in the testing room.

ALL CLASSES Tutorials: 3rd quarter progress reports are in. Counselors will be assigning tutorials based off of the progress reports. Tutorials are mandatory until the end of the quarter. New tutorials began on 4/12/18. If there are errors, or you have questions about your tutorial, please see your counselor.

8TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2022 Prepare for the next step: Registration has been completed at all the middle schools. If your student has not submitted a form for course selection because you are still waiting on transfer approvals, please contact the counseling office when you receive confirmation of your transfer approval. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure that all students are provided an excellent academic schedule for the 18-19 school year!

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS *Sign up for ALL upcoming visits on Naviance

U.S. Marines

Mon, May 7th

1 PM

Plaza

U.S. Navy

Tue, May 8th

1:10 PM

Plaza

Santiago Canyon College

Wed, May 9th

1 PM

Plaza

U.S. Air Force

Thu, May 10th

1:10 PM

Plaza

Westcliff University

Fri, May 11th

1 PM

Plaza

State of California National Guard

Tue, May 15th

1:10 PM

Plaza

“SOMETHING GOOD”

COLLEGE DECISION DAY AT TUSTIN HIGH!

TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tillers 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 730-7414

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, VISIT: NAVIANCE | THS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT THS CAREER CENTER | THS COLLEGE PLANNING FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS