Big Future Virtual College Fairs

College Board is hosting their first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. They encourage sophomores and juniors to sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. You'll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming, ask questions about topics you want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps.

Student should sign up at cb.org/bigfuturedays

Several dates will be held with schools in four different regions.  Please see the map below for dates that these events will be happening.  Students can attend any and all events for free!

BigFuture Day West + Southwest
Saturday, February 6

BigFuture Day Southeast

Tuesday, February 23

BigFuture Day Northeast
Sunday, March 7
BigFuture Day Midwest
Thursday, March 11

Black History Moment--African American Chamber of Commerce

The African American Chamber of Commerce is an organization right here in San Joaquin County that was established to promote commerce and industry for the advancement of economic vitality within the African American community in San Joaquin County.  The AACC provides educational outreach to entrepreneurs, recognizes outstanding members of the community, provides networking opportunities, and educates young people through an annual conference where students learn life, career, and entrepreneurship skills.  The AACC is a part of the ongoing Black History of our local community.  

Counselor Feature--Mrs. Karen Friesen

 

Black History Moment-Joseph Rainey

Born enslaved, Joseph Rainey was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, the first to preside over the House, and the longest-serving Black lawmaker in Congress during Reconstruction. Like many Representatives of the era, Rainey introduced few bills, but he was one of the House’s most able orators and labored tirelessly in committee. During his more than eight years in the House, Rainey worked to pass civil rights legislation, fund public schools, and guarantee equal protection under the law. Throughout, he sought to use his position to advocate for the concerns of African Americans on the House Floor. “I can only raise my voice,” Rainey said in 1877, “and I would do it if it were the last time I ever did it, in defense of my rights and in the interests of my oppressed people.” (history.house.gov)

February is Career Technical Education (CTE) Month

 

DECA NorCal Competition Winners

Over 80 students in the Business Pathway at Mountain House High School participated in the DECA NorCal virtual competition.  Over 60 of these students placed in the top 10 in their competitive categories.  This is a huge achievement for our chapter since we are so new, and we compete with some of the strongest and well established DECA chapters in the state and the region.  With these results, our DECA chapter hopes for great things to come at the State competition this year.  Here are a few highlights of the winners:

• Arush Sheth - Principles of Business Management Administration - Exam winner - 1st place 
• Samarth Ramesh - Principles of Finance - 2nd place overall winner 
• Manas Matri - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Exam winner - 1st place
• Shambhavi Sisodiya - Business Law and Ethics - Team Decision Making - Exam winner - 3rd place
• Pranuthi Thota - Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making - Exam winner - 2nd place
• Pranuthi Thota and Sahithi Chekuri -  Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making - 4th place overall
• Dominic Arokiaraj and Uzair Dabhoiwala - Financial Services Team Decision Making - Case Study - 2nd place; 3rd place overall
• Mahit Namburu - Accounting Applications Series - 4th place overall; 4th place in exam, 3rd place in role play 1
• Sreeram Ranga - Automotive Series Marketing - 4th place overall; 3rd place for role play 2
• Aarush Sharma - Hotel and Lodging Management - #4 overall and #4 in role play 2
• Shivani Nandakumar -  Hotel and Lodging Management - #3 in role play 1
• Jenny Su - Restaurant and Food Services Management - #3 place overall; #2 in role play 2
• Gautam Chintalapati - Sports and Entertainment Marketing - #3 in role play 1
• Om Pandharipande - Personal Finance Literacy - #2 place in exam
• Shuv Chakravarty and Ameya Puranik - Finance Operations Research - 4th place overall
• Harnoor Manjal and Shambhavi Sisodiya - Innovation Plan - #3 place overall
• Sreeram Ranga and Komal Vij - Start-up Business Plan - #4 place overall
• Jasmine Tadros - Start-up Business Plan - #2 place overall 
• Manikantanagasai Harshit Illuri and Mehil Tailang - Business Growth Plan - 3rd place overall
• Pari Sharma and Snehal Chopra - Franchise Business Plan - 4th place overall

Counselor Feature--Ms. Amanda Foote

 

Black History Moment--Allensworth California

Allensworth California was the first and only city in California entirely "founded, financed, built, and governed by African Americans."  (Fresno Bee, 2/7/2020)  Allensworth State Historic Park now preserves the history of this town where people from all over the country came to escape the Jim Crow laws of the south. Allensworth was founded by Colonel Allen Allensworth, a former slave, who eventually made Allensworth thrive.  The community of Allensworth was founded in 1908 and eventually boasted over 300 residents who enjoyed social events, church meetings, musical performances, and a thriving civic life.  Eventually, Allensworth declined with them moving of a train station, water diversion, and the death of the founder of the town.  Allensworth State Historic Park stands as a reminder of Black History in the San Joaquin Valley.  

Counselor Feature--Mrs. Adrianna Dooner

 

Course Selection DEADLINE

MUSTANG OHANA!!!  Don't forget that Wednesday 02/03/21 at 11:59 P.M. is the deadline for all course requests for next school year.  Visit our course selection website for more information:  https://tinyurl.com/MHHSCourseSelect

Career Technical Education

Did you know that Mountain House High school has 8 fully developed CTE pathways?

Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future college and careers. 

Why would I want to take CTE classes?  What makes them special?

• Focus on academic and workplace skills
• Hands-on learning  
• Real-world connections 
• Embedded career exploration
• Work based learning experiences like field trips, working with industry professionals, and internships

Many of the CTE pathways include industry certifications and courses where students can earn college credit by completing the pathway.

Students must follow the CTE course sequence in order to fully benefit from the courses and to be considered a pathway completer, which also brings its own distinction and recognition at the graduation ceremony.

MHHS offers the following CTE Pathways:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Business & Finance
• Computer Science
• Culinary Arts
• Dance
• Digital Arts
• Engineering
• Media Arts

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, take a look at the information about each of these programs in our virtual curriculum fair. You can make changes to your course selections in Aeries until 11:59pm on Wednesday, 2/3/21

Black History Moment--Bernice King Tingle

This year as we celebrate Black History Month we want to celebrate international, national, and local Black History.  As such, today's Black History Moment honors Bernice King Tingle, a current Mountain House CSD Board Member.  Ms. Tingle has been a long-time resident of Mountain House, and has been a volunteer in her community since she was a teenager.  From that young age, Ms. Tingle had a keen interest in helping young people as an English and math tutor.  Her desire to help young people continues today as she established and helps oversee Mountain House's Youth Advisory Council (YAC), and teaches young teens the importance of money management through the Young Women's Empowerment Project.

Counselor Feature--Mrs. Wajma Aslami

 

Black History Month 2021

Did you know that February is Black History Month?  Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926.  We owe the celebration of Black History Month to Dr. Carter G. Woodson.  Dr. Woodson was born to parents who were former slaves, and he spent his childhood working in the Kentucky coal mines and enrolled in high school at age 20.  He graduated within two years and later went on to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard.  The scholar was disturbed to find in his studies that history books largely ignored the Black American population.  Dr. Woodson decided to take on the challenge of writing black Americans into the nation's history.  He established the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History in 1915, and later founded a widely respected journal of African American History.  Mountain House High School remembers and thanks Dr. Woodson for his contributions as we celebrate Black History Month.

Counselor Feature--Mrs. Valerie Myers