The MHHS Mustang Messenger: February 2022

Monday, February 28, 2022

MHHS Athletic Booster Club - Crab Feed

MHHS Athletic Booster Club is hosting their Annual Crab Feed - Drive Thru! Get your ticket today! https://bit.ly/3LSKORk

Friday, February 18, 2022

New Early College Option for Next Year's Juniors and Seniors

We are excited to announce a new Certificate of Achievement, Early College Teacher’s Aide Paraprofessional Program, to be launched with Fall 2022!

Participation is open to ALL high school students who will be juniors or seniors in August 2022. Participants will be dual enrolled with Delta College and earn college credits for completing the courses. This is a great option for students who may be interested in pursuing education as a career.

The Early College Teacher's Aid Paraprofessional (TAP) Certificate of Achievement is 24 units and takes 2 years to complete. Students will take 2 courses or 6 units per term, excluding summers. The courses will be offered fully online. The program is free of cost to students - no tuition, no fees, and no textbook costs.

Participation in first cohort limited to: 60 students

Interested students should complete the Interest Form here:
https://pdcdeltacollege.com/ces/tap/interest-form/

For more information, please see:
https://pdcdeltacollege.com/ces/tap/

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Congratulations to MHHS Winter Guard & Percussion!

MHHS Winter Guard & Percussion competed in Modesto, at Enochs High School this past weekend. The Guard placed 4 out of 8 after being moved up a competitive division and Percussion placed 2nd out of 5 with just .15 points separating them from 1st place! They will be traveling to Modesto again on 2/26 to compete at Gregori High School. The students have been working very hard and we are very proud of their accomplishments.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Counselor Feature - Mrs. Adrianna Dooner

National School Counseling Week: Day 3

Mrs. Adrianna Dooner

Adrianna has been a part of the Mustang Ohana for 6 years. In addition to supporting students' academic growth and personal development, she also oversees our college exploration and admissions processes. Adrianna is committed to student advocacy.

"I am all in for the students because I believe many students need an advocate and that is something I try to be as it is closely connected to the counselor role."

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Counselor Feature - Mrs. Wajma Aslami

National School Counseling Week: Day 2

Mrs. Wajma Aslami

Wajma has been a part of the Mustang Ohana for four years. In addition to supporting students' academic growth and personal development, she also oversees our Early College program. Wajma is committed to working towards student growth.

"I am all in for the students because I enjoy doing meaningful work and creating positive change. It is rewarding to see students reach their goals and overcome challenges".

Congratulations to Ashlyn Roice for Winning the Congressional App Challenge

Congratulations to Ashyln Roice for winning First Place in the Congressional App Challenge. She was even interviewed by Congressman Jerry McNerney! Ashlyn's app will be featured at the capitol building and on House.gov.

The Congressional App Challenge consists of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives who host district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science.

We are Members of the U.S. House of Representatives hosting district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science.

Course Selection 2022-23: Focus on the Arts

Our final day of highlights focuses on our arts programs and all of the opportunities our students have to create, perform, cook, and express themselves. Taking classes in the arts is essential to becoming a well-rounded and interesting person. Be sure to attend our Virtual Parent Information Night tomorrow 2/9 @ 6:30.

Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

Graduation requirements include 1 year of visual or performing art OR 1 year of a foreign language. Those who are looking to be fully UC/CSU eligible must take 1 year of visual or performing art. Our visual and performing art offering span studio art, ceramics, choir, band, orchestra, guitar, and theater. Students who take classes in VAPA have state-of-the art performance spaces including our brand new theater and ceramics shop.

Art FAQ
Ceramics FAQ
Art Contact: Laurie Close
Music Program Overview Videos
Music Contact: Troy Rexelle
Drama FAQ (be sure to check out the great videos)
Theater Contact: Meghan Hornbacker

CTE Media Arts

Students in the Media Arts pathway use the same high end video equipment and editing software that is used in the industry. We host our own Mustang studios where students work on various projects including our student news program, documentaries, and narrative films. Exploring the history of film students will learn about the impact of changing technology and the career opportunities available in the world of film, design, and broadcasting. Students accomplishing the pathway will enter college or the workforce with resume building skills like leadership, presentation ability, writing and design strengths, as well as technical knowledge of film equipment and computing and editing software.

CTE Media Arts FAQ
Contact: Fabiola Ferral

CTE Culinary Arts

Students in the Culinary Arts program take their classes in our on campus food lab and full restaurant kitchen. This is a very popular CTE pathway with 231 students this year. The pathway takes students through basic food preparation and safety instruction in the first year to serving as professional level caterers in the capstone in which they prepare and serve food at school events. This pathway is perfect for students interested in the culinary arts and hospitality industry (caterer, chef, sports nutrition, food writer, restaurant/hotel manager, baker, health inspector, food service director, food technologist, etc.) as well as for students who want to explore the realities of small business ownership.

Contact: Jodi Larson

Course Registration Window
Counselors will be in ELA classrooms to walk students through the course selection process over the next few weeks. The course registration window is open from 2/1-2/11 and students will be able to choose their courses during that time in Aeries.

Virtual Parent Information Night
Our admin and counselors will host a virtual parent information night about course scheduling on 2/9/22 @ 6:30pm. We will have a short presentation followed with a chance to ask questions. Link: https://youtu.be/cYnSBGyDYvw

Learn More
MHHS Course Selection Site - Our counselors have prepared a great collection of resources about scheduling.
2022-23 MHHS Course Catalog- A list of all of our courses along with specific information about graduation and college prep requirements.

Society of Women Engineers WOW! Conference for High School Girls

Who: All high school girls grades 9 - 12

Dates: Saturday: March 26, 2022 - Sunday: March 27, 2022

Where: Gatherly (virtual)

Cost: $5 deposit (deposit is to save your space, will be refunded after attendance, please email us for a code if you have any difficulties with this amount)

Additional information about the conference:

WOW! That’s Engineering is an award-winning conference that has garnered approximately 90+ high school girls in attendance the last few years. At the event, attendees will get to learn about different engineering fields through a series of workshops and design activities hosted by industry professionals. Some notable companies this year are Intel, Abbott, Northrop Grumman, Edlyft and more! Our keynote speakers and college panelists are excited to share their experience and give valuable advice. We also have an optional engineering design challenge, with judges from Valley Water, where students can present their solution to water conservation issues and win prizes such as Nintendo Switch Lite, Kindle and Echo Dot. This is a great opportunity for high school girls to make new friends, understand what it takes to be an engineer, and consider their academic options in higher education.

*We only have 104 spots total so please register before the spots fill up!

MHHS Made History at this year's Academic Decathlon Competition

Mountain House High School made HISTORY at this year's Academic Decathlon competition!

MHHS's Academic Decathlon Team won:

- 2nd place as a team overall (beaten only by Middle College High School, the national champions)

- 1st place as a Team in the Club category

- 29 individual medals

- and had two students (Jacqueline and Jordan Prawira) earn the TOP SPOT in both categories: Starter and Alternate

Highlight #1:

Jacqueline Prawira:

- Earned the highest scoring individual in the entire competition, earning the $1000 Walter S. Rathhaus Memorial Scholarship.

- Earned 1st place in the Honor division, earning a $500 scholarship

- Earned 10 individual medals.

Highlight #2:

Jordan Prawira:

- Earned 1st place as Alternate

- Earned 1st place in ALL 7 of his events (possibly making history as an alternate by winning EVERY EVENT with a gold medal)

- Earned a total of 8 gold medals

Highlight #3:

New Team Records!

- 5 of the 8 Starters earned at least one medal in an event!

- 4 of the 10 alternates earned at least one medal in an event!

Congratulations go out to MHHS's Academic Decathlon Team and Coach D'Souza for doing such an amazing job this year!

Monday, February 7, 2022

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. Valerie Myers

National School Counseling Week: Day 1

Mrs. Valerie Myers

Valerie has been a part of the Mustang Ohana for five years. In addition to supporting students' academic growth and personal development, she also oversees our intervention services for struggling students. Valerie is passionate about helping our students succeed.

"I am all in for the students because I want to help our students achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. As a counselor, I work with students in areas of academics, college/career readiness, and social-emotional support. Every day is different, and I wouldn't want it any other way".

National School Counseling Week

This week is National School Counseling Week, February 7 - 11, 2022. The purpose of this week is to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.

MHHS school counselors actively:

Help students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents.

Partner with parents/guardians as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today's world

Focus on positive ways to enhance students' academic, postsecondary, and social/emotional development

Work with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic, and optimistic aspirations for themselves.

School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.

This week, MHHS will highlight and honor one of our school counselors each day. Please join us in celebrating the immeasurable impact our school counselors have on our students' achievement and development.

Course Selection 2022-23: Health/PE, CTE Dance, and EPIC Academy

Today we highlight our Health/PE, CTE Dance, and EPIC Academy. Please join us for our Virtual Parent Information Night this Wednesday 2/9 @ 6:30 where we will present more information on our course selection process and graduation requirements.

Health and Physical Education

Healthy decision making and fitness are key to a fulfilled life and the Health and PE team provides many opportunities to develop them. All students take a semester of Health as freshmen and a full year of Adulting as seniors. The unique Adulting class focuses on practical knowledge in personal finance, filing taxes, basic cooking, doing laundry, sexual health, and personal care that will benefit them as they move on from high school. Students are also required to take 4 semesters of PE as a graduation requirement.

Health and PE FAQ
Contact: Stephen Gatehouse sgatehouse@lammersvilleusd.net

CTE Dance

Dance is one of our newest pathways in the CTE program and offers a great opportunity for students who are interested in expressing themselves through movement. Many students in the pathway also join the Synergy dance team and perform throughout the year at athletic events, school assemblies, and their own performances in our theater.

CTE Dance FAQ
Contact: Michael Campos mcampos@lammersvilleusd.net

EPIC Academy

The EPIC Academy is a unique program available to our students who are looking for an alternative to the traditional high school model. The mission of the academy is to empower students to develop their strengths, and values by creating a personalized graduation pathway that provides innovative learning options to fit the needs of the learner and collaborating with local businesses and other community members to provide opportunities for learning. Most students earn credits through participating in internships, job shadowing, or work experience and only physically attend class a few times a week. Students participate in regular team building and leadership development activities in addition to their coursework.

EPIC Academy FAQ
Contact: Karen Perez kperez@lammersvilleusd.net

Friday, February 4, 2022

Course Selection 2022-23: Check out CTE Biomedical Science!

Today we feature our excellent CTE Biomedical Science Pathway and our science department. Be sure to check out the Biomedical Science video for a good overview of what students can look forward to in this pathway.

CTE Biomedical Science

CTE Biomedical Science is by far our most popular CTE pathway with 320 students in it this year. It is also our most established pathway and includes an articulated course with Ohlone College that gives students an opportunity to earn college credit as high school students. The courses in Biomedical Science carry an Honors designation so students receive weighted GPA credit on their transcripts. The goal of Biomedical Science is to empower students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. Many students also participate in the Future Health Professionals of America (HOSA) club and travel around the state of California to participate in competitions. CTE Biomedical Science is the perfect program for students who are interested in healthcare, medicine, and science.

CTE Biomedical Science FAQ
CTE Biomedical Science Video
Questions: Kris Olson kolson@lammersvilleusd.net

Science
All students are required to complete three (3) years of Science for graduation. Students must complete one (1) year of a life science, and two (2) years of a physical science. Students looking for an extra challenge can take honors level courses, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science.

Science FAQ
Science Overview Presentation
Questions: Donna Earle dearle@lammersvilleusd.net

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Course Selection 2022-23: Math, Leadership, & CTE Audio Engineering

We continue our countdown to our Virtual Parent Information Night by highlighting our Math, Leadership, and Audio Engineering courses.

Math

Math teachers engage their students in problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and connections. A total of twenty (20) credits in mathematics is required for graduation. Students must meet minimum algebra proficiency by at least passing Math 1. There are several options for advanced coursework including honors level classes, AP Calculus, and AP statistics.

Math FAQ
Questions: Liz Qutob equtob@lammersvilleusd.net

Leadership

Leadership class offers students an opportunity to develop leadership skills as they plan and facilitate various events. Members of this class will be involved in all facets of campus life, and will be expected to help involve their peers in positive activities on campus. In addition to teaching students to be effective leaders and leading their classes, this activity-based course allows students to plan and conduct extra-curricular activities for the entire student body. Students will discuss, vote on, and implement special projects throughout the school year.

Leadership FAQ
Questions: Eric Feinstein efeinstein@lammersvilleusd.net

CTE Audio Engineering

Audio Engineering is a brand new course being offered for the first time for 2022-23. Students who take the course will learn the basics of setting up sound for live performances and recordings. The key concepts of audio engineering will be covered and hands-on experiences such as running the mixing board in the theater will be integrated. Students who are also musicians will have the opportunity to perform live and create recordings of the music they have learned during the year. This course will give students a chance to participate in music without having to play an instrument. This course will be in the CTE industry sector of Arts, Media, and Entertainment, and will be in the Performing Arts Pathway.

Questions: William Gay wgay@lammersvilleusd.net

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Black History Moment--"Who I Am"

"Who I Am" is a celebration of African American heritage, a play that includes personal short stories from African American artists. Lessons learned from their grandparents and older relatives about growing up African American. What Black History Month means to these artists? How the events of 2020 changed what it means to be African American in America. Presented on Theatre West’s website and also its YouTube

Seal of Biliteracy

MHHS partners with the San Joaquin County Office of Education and the State of California to offer the "Seal of Biliteracy" as special recognition

on our seniors' diplomas. It is time to apply for this honor!

The link to apply is listed below, and the deadline is 2/18/2021 at 4:00pm.

Listed here are the criteria for receiving this seal on your diploma:

1. Students must have completed all English-language arts (ELA) requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above in those classes.

2. Students must demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:

a) Pass a foreign language Advanced Placement (AP) exam with a score of three or higher.

b) Pass an International Baccalaureate (IB) examination with a score of four or higher.

c)If AP does not offer the world language AP exam, you need to pass the National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL)

d) Successfully complete a four-year high school course of study in a foreign language and attain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in that course of study, and demonstrate oral proficiency in the language comparable to that required to pass an AP or IB examination.

e) If no AP examination or off-the-shelf language test exists and the district uses its own language examination, a student seeks to qualify for the SSB through a language that is not characterized by listening, speaking, or reading, or for which there is no written system, the student must pass an assessment on the modalities that characterize communication in that language at the proficient level or higher.

f) Pass the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II foreign language exam with a score of 600 or higher.

3. If English was not your primary language:

a) Attain the level demonstrating English language proficiency on the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), or any successor English language proficiency assessment, in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten through grade twelve, inclusive.

b) Meet the academic requirements 1 and 2 as stated above.

Here is the link to apply for the seal of biliteracy on your diploma: Seal of Biliteracy

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