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MIRA COSTA HIGH
Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each
member has the opportunity to achieve academic,
creative, personal, and social excellence.”
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 SBAC Testing Schedule
SBAC Testing 8:00 – 10:20
Nutrition 10:20 – 10:35
Period 1 10:41 – 11:52
Lunch 11:52 – 12:22
Period 2 12:28 – 1:39
Period 3 1:45 – 2:55
CALENDAR
MONDAY 5/21 – FRI 5/25 – Late start/SBAC 11th Grade Testing
TODAY 5/23 – MCHS Bands Jazz Concert at 7 pm in the Small Theater; AP Make-up testing
THU 5/24 – Course request changes due to counselors; AP Make-up testing
FRI 5/25 – Faculty Meeting at 8 am in the Small Theater; AP Make-up testing; Comedy Sportz Match at 7 pm in the Small Theater
MON 5/28 – Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
WED 5/30 – SBAC/CAST Make-up testing (Gr. 11); All Awards Assembly; Senior Scenes in the Small Theater at 7 pm
THU 5/31 – MCHS Bands Pops Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium; SBAC/CAST Make-up testing (Gr. 11); Cap & Gown/Graduation Ticket Distribution in the Auditorium Foyer during snack and lunch
SAT 6/2 – Prom 2018, “Bright Lights, Big City” at the Belasco Theater in L.A.
TUE 6/5 – MCHS Orchestras Pops Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium
FRI 6/8 – MCHS Choirs Spring Concert – Sing a Mighty Song! at 7 pm in the Auditorium
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FACULTY
Please release the following teams this week:
o THU 5/24 – Boys’ Tennis (see emailed list of students) at 9 am for CIF Individuals at The Jack Kramer Club
o FRI 5/25 – Boys’ Tennis (see emailed list of students) at 8:30 am for CIF State Regionals at the Claremont Club
STUDENT INFO
· PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING for current 10th and 11th grade students: Due to the SBAC testing and class schedule change, please come to the foyer of the Gym on your assigned day. We will be testing from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm TODAY and Thursday, May 24.
· Check out Room 60 this Friday, May 25 at lunch to see the final AP Art Show! Snacks will be served.
· Yearbooks will be distributed in early June. The last day to reserve a yearbook is Friday, May 25. Yearbooks will be sold on an as-available basis for $125 CASH ONLY after reserved students have picked up their books. If you want to make sure you get a book when your grade level is distributed, ORDER NOW. Any questions? See Mrs. Cessor in the Student Store.
· NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE? LUNCHES WITH LOVE's LAST delivery of the school year is Sunday, June 3. Please drop off your hygiene kits in front of Super Sports between 8 and 8:30am. THANK YOU for your support all year, and CONGRATS to the Costa Grads! For more info visit us at http://luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/ and https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
· Please visit your counselor by Thursday, May 24 if ONE of the following conditions is true regarding your schedule for NEXT YEAR (2018-2019):
1. If your counselor told you to come back to see them in December regarding a second semester schedule change
2. If you are connecting a semester class with a sport
3. If you are repeating one semester only of a year-long class
4. If you are only taking a TA class for one semester
5. If you are taking a different number of courses in semester one (Fall) than in semester two (Spring)
*Remember all course request changes are final as of May 24. We will not be honoring any changes after this date.
· The Boys vs. Girls Comedy Sportz Match is THIS FRIDAY at 7 pm in the Small Theater for $5!
· Author Visit coming to MCHS Library! Costa grads Emily Wibberely & Austin Siegemun-Broka will be at here the morning of Tuesday, May 29. They will be discussing their brand new novel, Always Never Yours. You can preorder a copy of the book to be delivered on the 29th to MCHS on the library website.
· Prom 2018 “Bright Lights, Big City” will be held June 2, 2018 at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Purchase your tickets now at the Student Store or purchase a ticket voucher at the ASB Web Store https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com. For details and pricing see the Prom Forms which must be completed for purchase:
On-Campus form: https://4.files.edl.io/4764/05/09/18/211930-a657b970-8333-440d-9b75-e66c00713a3f.pdf
Off-Campus form: https://4.files.edl.io/dffb/05/09/18/211930-759717ff-90fd-4ce6-a014-b1b133700b35.pdf
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· None
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· College Visits (Please clear times with your teachers and sign up on Naviance):
TODAY 5/23 – Santa Monica College at 12:28 pm
· COLLEGE APPLICATION 101 SERIES IN THE CCC – Sign up on Naviance.
o TODAY at 3:00pm – Learn About Liberal Arts Colleges
o Thursday, 5/24 at 2:00pm – How to Maximize Your Summer/Timeline for College Apps.
College applications don’t have to be overwhelming! This workshop will break down the college application process into small, approachable steps, and give you a timeline of what you should be doing during each month. Use your summer to get ahead in the process, and reduce your stress!
o Wednesday, 5/30 at 5:00pm – Understanding the Selective College Admission Process
o Thursday, 5/31 at 2:00pm – Essay Writing Workshop
o Tuesday, 6/5 at 5:30pm – International College Options
This series will be most helpful for juniors and their parents, however all grade levels are welcome to attend!
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for an El Camino Summer Bridge course (classes begin July 9) and the Fall 2018 semester (classes beginning September 10). Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the Summer Bridge course and the classes we offer.
· Check out all summer program listings and our new Summer Program Guide on the MCHS Website→College Tab→Jobs/Internships→Summer Programs or use this link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373.
· Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Testing or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631.