The California State PTA will offer Graduating High School Senior Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to acknowledge the achievements of high school seniors for volunteer service in the school and community.
AVAILABILITY
Scholarship funds are available to high school seniors graduating between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year from high schools in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing. Scholarship is to be used during fall semester/quarter following high school graduation at an accredited* college or university, community college or trade or technical school.
APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
An application (including two reference forms) may be obtained from the California State PTA office or on the website at www.capta.org. References are to be completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served and a member of the high school faculty. Completed reference forms and letters should be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope to be included with application packet. Reference form and letter must be written specifically for this scholarship application. Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable. Do not submit more than the requested two reference forms and letters. Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes, a legible copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and completed application are to be mailed together in ONE envelope to the California State PTA. Application envelope must be received in the California State PTA office by close of business February 1. When February 1 falls on a weekend, application is due in the State PTA office by close of business on the following Monday. Postmarks will not be accepted. Application will not be considered if received after deadline date or if any of the required materials are missing. Application and reference forms with letters must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted.
QUALIFICATIONS
This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement. Applicant must be a California resident, graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. A copy of applicant’s current PTA/PTSA membership card must be submitted with application.
SELECTION
Recipients are selected by representatives of the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. All applicants will be notified of their standing by letter in May. A check for the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient.
*Accreditation acceptable from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
1st General Meeting and Training
2009‐2010
1st General Meeting and Training
Saturday, September 12th 2009
Location: 555 Franklin
parking available at McAllister entrance
8:30 am Check in, continental breakfast provided
General Meeting begins 9:00am
Officer Training 10:00am – 11:00am
Workshop 11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch will be provided by Big Tent
General Meeting Action items:
Bylaws proposal changes, Budget approval
and general announcements
Tips and Advice about:
• President, Secretary and Treasurer Training
• Communication: CAPTA Toolkit Workshop
BigTent is proud to be a strategic
partner of Second District CA PTA
• BigTent (www.bigtent.com) is where trusted groups
connect online. We provide free online tools that
make it easy to plan events, send communications,
share volunteer responsibilities, and more!
1st General Meeting and Training
Saturday, September 12th 2009
Location: 555 Franklin
parking available at McAllister entrance
8:30 am Check in, continental breakfast provided
General Meeting begins 9:00am
Officer Training 10:00am – 11:00am
Workshop 11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch will be provided by Big Tent
General Meeting Action items:
Bylaws proposal changes, Budget approval
and general announcements
Tips and Advice about:
• President, Secretary and Treasurer Training
• Communication: CAPTA Toolkit Workshop
BigTent is proud to be a strategic
partner of Second District CA PTA
• BigTent (www.bigtent.com) is where trusted groups
connect online. We provide free online tools that
make it easy to plan events, send communications,
share volunteer responsibilities, and more!
SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Help shape a new plan to engage families in San Francisco's public schools
Saturday September 26th
Please join us
Who should participate
Parents and Guardians
School Staff Parent and Family Organizations
Spanish and Cantonese interpretation available
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to register for FREE Child Care 3 years call 249 9293
MUNI and Public Transportation Accessible
Bus Lines: 14 26 48 49
Bart Station 24th St
Limited parking available on playground off Bartlett
Event Details
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What: SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Who: Second District of CAPTA
When: Sat Sep 26, 2009, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Where: Horace Mann Middle School
23rd St and Valencia
Saturday September 26th
Please join us
Who should participate
Parents and Guardians
School Staff Parent and Family Organizations
Spanish and Cantonese interpretation available
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to register for FREE Child Care 3 years call 249 9293
MUNI and Public Transportation Accessible
Bus Lines: 14 26 48 49
Bart Station 24th St
Limited parking available on playground off Bartlett
Event Details
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What: SFUSD School and Family Partnership Planning Summit
Who: Second District of CAPTA
When: Sat Sep 26, 2009, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Where: Horace Mann Middle School
23rd St and Valencia
Friday, September 4, 2009
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING FOR THE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM AFTER GRADE 12
Pursuant to California Education Code section 37254, you are hereby notified that:
1. Pupils, including English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the
California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the end of grade 12 are
entitled to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive
academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the
CAHSEE, whichever comes first;
2. English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the
end of grade 12, are entitled to receive services to improve English proficiency as
needed to pass those parts of the CAHSEE not yet passed for up to two
consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both
parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first; and
3. Pupils, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade
12, have the right to file a complaint regarding intensive instruction and services
under the Uniform Complaint Procedures if he or she was not provided the
opportunity to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive
academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the
CAHSEE, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about eligibility for services, wish to obtain services, or wish to file a complaint regarding services, please contact Baje Thiara, CAHSEE Supervisor at 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, Ca, 94102, (415) 241-6121.
1. Pupils, including English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the
California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the end of grade 12 are
entitled to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive
academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the
CAHSEE, whichever comes first;
2. English learners, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the
end of grade 12, are entitled to receive services to improve English proficiency as
needed to pass those parts of the CAHSEE not yet passed for up to two
consecutive academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both
parts of the CAHSEE, whichever comes first; and
3. Pupils, who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade
12, have the right to file a complaint regarding intensive instruction and services
under the Uniform Complaint Procedures if he or she was not provided the
opportunity to receive intensive instruction and services for up to two consecutive
academic years after completion of grade 12 or until they pass both parts of the
CAHSEE, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about eligibility for services, wish to obtain services, or wish to file a complaint regarding services, please contact Baje Thiara, CAHSEE Supervisor at 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, Ca, 94102, (415) 241-6121.
FAQ for PROPOSED SFUSD CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS
FAQ for PROPOSED SFUSD CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS
for the 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
1) Why is SFUSD considering a new school year calendar for 2010-2011?
The primary purpose of these proposed changes is to better serve the students, staff and families of our District. SFUSD has identified a number of benefits to resetting the calendar including:
A more cohesive semester to maximize instructional time The current structure cuts off instruction for two weeks just as students are approaching the end of the semester. Students then need additional review when they return to school just to
get back up to where they were when they left for winter break. Many of our middle and high school teachers know how disruptive it can be to review areas of the curriculum lost over the winter break.
The proposed early start calendar will also allow more instructional time to occur prior to the standardized and advanced placement tests our students take in late April and early May.
Additional time to make adjustments to the Master Calendar at the middle and high
school level
Ending the fall semester before the winter break will allow the flexibility for new classes to be put into the master schedule in response to student demand.
Currently, students are scheduled in a year-long block for many core courses such as English and Math. The existing one-day semester break does not allow sufficient time for schools to adjust student schedules in case of failing fall semester grades. Under the new calendar, students who failed the first semester will be able to retake the first segment of the class rather than continue in the second segment of the class during the spring semester.
With final exams and papers completed prior to the winter break, our secondary students can truly rest without the pressure of finishing assignments or studying for tests and return refreshed for the new semester.
Aligning our calendar with City College of San Francisco
The proposed calendar will allow many of our high school students access to the programs at City College that allow them concurrent enrollment and college credit.
2) What is the specific proposal that is being considered?
A proposed draft 2010-2011 calendar has been created by a committee that includes district bargaining units’ representatives, teachers, parent representatives and administrators. You can view it on the website on the parent page and the employee page at www.sfusd.edu
The proposed calendar will result in the school year beginning one week earlier than the traditional start date for SFUSD and end on the Friday prior to the Memorial Day weekend.
3) Will this shorten the summer break?
Yes, the summer of 2010 would be one week shorter.
4) How will this affect summer programs?
The district is working with the city’s Recreation and Parks Department and community based organization that operate summer programs for our students to make this transition as smooth as possible, including beginning summer programs the week following the last day of school.
5) What is the process that will be used to decide on this change?
The 2010-2011 early start district instructional calendar will be discussed by the Board of Education at its regular meeting, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. The Board is likely to vote on the proposal at its subsequent meeting on June 9 to give school communities a full year to prepare for the possible change. The District will convene a transition team during the next school year to identify issues and solutions appropriate for the early start calendar implementation in August 2010.
6) How can I express my feedback about the proposed changes?
The Board of Education will take public comment on calendar issues at its upcoming meetings on May 26 and June 9. Also, anyone can send comments to the District by emailing Labor Relations at asklaborrelations@sfusd.edu. These comments will be summarized in the staff presentation to the Board of Education.
for the 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
1) Why is SFUSD considering a new school year calendar for 2010-2011?
The primary purpose of these proposed changes is to better serve the students, staff and families of our District. SFUSD has identified a number of benefits to resetting the calendar including:
A more cohesive semester to maximize instructional time The current structure cuts off instruction for two weeks just as students are approaching the end of the semester. Students then need additional review when they return to school just to
get back up to where they were when they left for winter break. Many of our middle and high school teachers know how disruptive it can be to review areas of the curriculum lost over the winter break.
The proposed early start calendar will also allow more instructional time to occur prior to the standardized and advanced placement tests our students take in late April and early May.
Additional time to make adjustments to the Master Calendar at the middle and high
school level
Ending the fall semester before the winter break will allow the flexibility for new classes to be put into the master schedule in response to student demand.
Currently, students are scheduled in a year-long block for many core courses such as English and Math. The existing one-day semester break does not allow sufficient time for schools to adjust student schedules in case of failing fall semester grades. Under the new calendar, students who failed the first semester will be able to retake the first segment of the class rather than continue in the second segment of the class during the spring semester.
With final exams and papers completed prior to the winter break, our secondary students can truly rest without the pressure of finishing assignments or studying for tests and return refreshed for the new semester.
Aligning our calendar with City College of San Francisco
The proposed calendar will allow many of our high school students access to the programs at City College that allow them concurrent enrollment and college credit.
2) What is the specific proposal that is being considered?
A proposed draft 2010-2011 calendar has been created by a committee that includes district bargaining units’ representatives, teachers, parent representatives and administrators. You can view it on the website on the parent page and the employee page at www.sfusd.edu
The proposed calendar will result in the school year beginning one week earlier than the traditional start date for SFUSD and end on the Friday prior to the Memorial Day weekend.
3) Will this shorten the summer break?
Yes, the summer of 2010 would be one week shorter.
4) How will this affect summer programs?
The district is working with the city’s Recreation and Parks Department and community based organization that operate summer programs for our students to make this transition as smooth as possible, including beginning summer programs the week following the last day of school.
5) What is the process that will be used to decide on this change?
The 2010-2011 early start district instructional calendar will be discussed by the Board of Education at its regular meeting, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. The Board is likely to vote on the proposal at its subsequent meeting on June 9 to give school communities a full year to prepare for the possible change. The District will convene a transition team during the next school year to identify issues and solutions appropriate for the early start calendar implementation in August 2010.
6) How can I express my feedback about the proposed changes?
The Board of Education will take public comment on calendar issues at its upcoming meetings on May 26 and June 9. Also, anyone can send comments to the District by emailing Labor Relations at asklaborrelations@sfusd.edu. These comments will be summarized in the staff presentation to the Board of Education.
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