May
2008
It’s almost
here!
The end of the school year is fast approaching. Before you know
it, students and staff will be packing up and leaving for the summer.
Parents, please help us and help your students to remain diligent
and finish the school year strong. We must encourage them to remain
persistent and to keep working hard. Senior parents, let’s
work together to make certain the strange phenomenon of “senioritis”
does not get the best of our twelfth grade students.
Spring Showcase was once again a success. The students were able
to showcase their work and show off the strides they have made and
their accomplishments since the beginning of the school year. Parental
and staff support, along with the students’ hard work, were
essential in helping our students grow academically and socially.
Our appreciation and gratitude go to Mr. Stepner for organizing
the event. I also would like to thank the PTSA and the Foundation
for helping put the entire night together. Thank you so much to
everyone involved, especially the students. Without them, Spring
Showcase would not have been a success.
STAR testing took place during the month of April. Leading up to
STAR testing, the students were given test taking tips in their
classes to help them raise their test scores. Just prior to the
week of testing the students were invited to a STAR Pep Rally where
the goal was to pump everyone up to put their best effort forward
in order to improve our scores. During the testing there was an
atmosphere of urgency to do well. Extra time was provided for those
students who wished to take advantage of it. I’m happy to say
that many of the students took the test seriously and took advantage
of the extra time in order to do their very best. We’re keeping
our fingers crossed!
We are just finishing with AP testing. We had over 550 students
sign up to take of variety tests. Over 950 AP tests have been administered.
Students scoring high on an AP test may receive college credit for
the subject they took the test in. Congratulations, Serra Students!
Graduation is only five weeks away. Soon our seniors will be walking
out of the gates of Serra High School for the last time, not as
students but as alumni of Junipero Serra High School. We are so
very proud of our seniors and the accomplishments they have made
throughout their entire time here at Serra High School. Prom is
scheduled for June 7th. Please make certain your students clear
any LOP points so they are able to attend the prom. In addition,
let’s remain attentive to our students’ progress so that
we may support them and ensure they conclude their school careers
at SHS successfully.
Senior exhibitions are scheduled for the week of May 19th. Parents
if you wish to volunteer and sit on an exhibition panel please feel
free to contact Stacy Brennan at sbrennan@sandi.net. Come see what
our seniors have accomplished during their time here at Serra High
School, and be prepared to be impressed. Come and enjoy our Spring
Band, Orchestra and Choral Concert or a drama performance. You won’t
be disappointed. Finally, come to our awards ceremonies, and bask
in the pride of your students and their accomplishments.
Serra High School is a great school to be a part of. I am so very
proud of the students and thankful to the parents and staff for
their dedication to our kids. Congratulations on another great SHS
school year!
M. Jimenez
Principal
Serra High School
