FORTUNA HIGH SCHOOL Back to School NEWSLETTER A U G U S T, 2 0 1 6 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Monday, August 29th @ 8:20am Back to School Days August 25th & 26th 9:00am - 6:00pm Fortuna High Library ARE YOU PREPARED FOR SCHOOL? Here are some teacher requested items: Pencils (for math) Blue or black ink ball point pens (for everything else) 1 3-ring binders (you may need several) 3-ring binder paper Spiral notebooks w/perforated paper Our Back-to-School process has begun, so parents and students are required to complete school contracts and update any emergency contacts, phone numbers and address changes, to help us stay in touch with you. Some of the forms to be completed are the Medical Release to Treat, Free and Reduced Lunches, Cell Phone Policy Contract, etc. It is necessary for each student to attend with a parent on one of these days, to sign contracts and other necessary forms as well as have a school photo taken, for purchase and for their school ID card. Parents and students who have outstanding fines or books must remedy all of them to receive your 2016-17 class assignments. Our librarian, Lynn Owsley, will be available in the library both days to assist you. (See page 6) We are looking forward to seeing all of you and to a great 2016-2017 school year! Changing Class Schedules Before School Starts Once you have completed your Back to School Days packet and gotten your new class schedule, head to the office. There will be a sign up sheet and counselors will see students on a first come, first served basis. A.P. students must talk with teacher before any changes are made.
Fortuna Union High School District Fortuna High School 379 12 th Street Fortuna, CA 95540 707-725-4461 Fax: 707-725-5511 www.fortunahigh.org August 1, 2016 To the parents of Fortuna High Students, I hope that you are all enjoying a wonderful summer and are making the most out of the wonderful weather that we have been having. The high school staff is already preparing for another wonderful school year. It seems like the 2016 graduation just happened, but as we all know time flies when you re having fun. The class of 2016 had some great accomplishments, and we wish them all the best as they move forward onto the next step in their lives. However, it is time to start thinking about the upcoming 2016/2107 school year. There are some exciting things happening here at the high school, and I believe that this is a truly amazing place to send your kids to school. We have recently hired three new, energetic teachers, Josh Quintal will teach physical education, James Richardson will teach history, and Amy Williams will teach Spanish. Along with the new teachers we have hired three new counselors, Fiona Weismehl, Rebecca Doane Dixon, Stephanie Nabors. Another addition to our staff is our new Assistant Principal, Korey Williams. Korey will be moving here from the Chico area and taking over for Mr. Millsap who is the new Principal at East High School. Some of the highlights of the upcoming year will be the Fortuna Academy pilot program, and the first year of the AG Soil Chemistry class. The first day of school for the 2016/2017 school year will be on August 29 th. We are very excited to welcome the approximately 235 students in the class of 2020 and are also eagerly anticipating the return of all of our Huskies in August. Please remember to read through the entire newsletter as it contains many important happenings that will take place between now and the start of school. If there are any further questions you can keep up to speed on the school website at www.fortunahigh.org, or come by the office and see us in person. I look forward to seeing you this fall, and enjoy the rest of your summer. Thank you, Clint Duey Principal Fortuna High School Fortuna High School is a supportive community of learners encouraging excellence, practicing integrity, and preparing for the future. 2
*** Freshmen News *** Freshmen Parent Orientation Thursday, August 25th at 7:00pm Mary Hanley Theater Parents & Guardians of incoming freshmen are invited to meet the Fortuna High Administration, freshmen counselors and freshman teachers. You will receive a copy of your student s class schedule and find out about the special things we have planned for the 2016-17 school year. We look forward to seeing all of you! F F F 3
*** Freshmen News *** The Administrators of FORTUNA HIGH SCHOOL invite the CLASS of 2020 to our Twentieth Annual FRESHMEN ORIENTATION Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Fortuna High School s Damon Gym (lunch is provided) The purpose of this gathering is to make the transition from eighth grade to high school a positive one. Juniors and seniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address student needs and concerns in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere. Freshmen Orientation Bus Runs Scotia Post Office Wildwood & Columbus St. Toddy Thomas School Rohnerville & Mill Sts. Carlotta Post Office Hydesville Store Loleta Cheese Factory Fernbridge 7:30 am 7:37 am 7:40 am 7:45 am 7:30 am 7:40 am 7:30 am 7:40 am FRESHMEN ARE INVITED Students who attend the Freshmen Orientation are invited to attend a special dance in your honor. Thursday, August 25th 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Logan Gym Buses will be returning to these locations following orientation. CHECK IT OUT! www.fortunahigh.org - Home of the Huskies 4
SPORTS UPDATE FOR FALL 2016 Before the first practice you must pick up an ATHLETIC CONTRACT PACKET from the high school office, website or your coach. This set of forms must be completed and given to your coach prior to your trying out for and/or participation in a sport. The Athletic Contract has information about eligibility, drug testing, and includes the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation form, as well as the waiver/release forms. SPORTS PHYSICAL: Take the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation form (included in the packet) to your appointment for the doctor to complete. You may choose any physician you wish. Many local doctors offer a reduced price for sports physicals - call them for details. ATHLETIC CONTRACT FORMS RETURN: All athletes must have the Athletic Contract Packet completed and turned in to your coach on the first day of practice in order to practice NO PAPERWORK - NO PRACTICE ATHLETIC PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR FALL SPORTS 2016 **First day of practice for most sports is AUGUST 15th (check below) Cross Country Monday, August 22th - Boys & Girls, JV / Varsity - Jennifer Hayes, Coach 10:00 am - Rohnerville Park - Across from Fireman s Pavilion Golf - Girls, JV / Varsity - John Senestraro, Coach 12:00 noon Redwood Empire Golf Course Tennis - Girls, JV / Varsity - Robert Gearhart, Coach 3:30 pm 5:30 pm Fortuna High Tennis Courts Football Monday, August 8th - Varsity - Mike Benbow, Coach Midnight Madness Sunday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Junior Varsity - Alex Rump, Coach 2:00 pm Husky Field Soccer - Boys, Varsity - Daniel Holmes, Coach 9:00am - Fortuna High Track 12 pm - 2 pm - Newburg Park ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Girls, Varsity - Kathleen Lynch, Coach 8 am - 10 am & 1 pm - 3 pm Newburg Park Volleyball - Varsity - Lindsey Adams, Coach ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Jr. Varsity - Patricia Church, Coach 5:30 pm Fortuna High 5
Overdue Library Books and Textbooks Fortuna High School students check out books from the library through a computerized program that keeps track of all text and library books. When students check-in their books, the system will clear the student of that book. Students must turn in the exact book number that was issued to them. If the book is not returned and checked in, a charge is assessed to the student at the full replacement value. Fines may also be assessed to books that are damaged. It is imperative that this matter be cleared during Back to School Days (August 25 & 26) in order for those students to pick up their schedule for the fall. Bring overdue library books or textbooks to the Library-Media Center, or full payment in the form of cash, check, money order or credit card. Payments and returned books will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If payment of this obligation causes extreme hardship, methods of payment may be arranged through the Assistant Principal. The California Education Code 48904 states that any high school may withhold yearbooks, grades, diplomas, and transcripts from students with charges for lost or damaged books until these payments are made, so clear any charges up as soon as possible. SFO (Student Finance Office) has moved to the main office SPORTS SEASON PASSES Students Do you want to attend all of the regular home sporting events without paying each time? Buy your Student All Sports Sticker for $15 at the Student Finance Office and get in to all regular home games. On sale beginning Wednesday, September 2nd during morning break and at lunch. Adults Buy your All Sports Pass for $50 per adult beginning Wednesday, September 2nd Purchase at SFO or on our website 6
Choose your favorite package and bring this completed form with payment to our Back to School Days 7
8:20 am School begins... Monday, August 29th Fortuna Union High School 379 12th Street Fortuna, CA 95540 www.fortunahigh.org - Home of the Huskies 8