Volunteers needed for High School Ethics Workshops

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers to serve as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops. 

More than 60 volunteers are needed for each day to help guide small groups of students through discussions of real-world values, ethics and decision-making. 

To register as a Table Leader for one, two or all three of the workshops, please fill out the 

2019 HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshop Table Leader Registration

HJUHSD 2019 Senior Ethics Workshops

April 02, 2019

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hanford West 

First Baptist Church of Hanford
9125 13 1/2 Ave Hanford, CA 93230 

April 10, 2019

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sierra Pacific and Earl F Johnson

Koinonia Hall
12536 Hanford-Armona Road Hanford, CA 93230 

April 11, 2019

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hanford High

Koinonia Hall
12536 Hanford-Armona Road Hanford, CA 93230

Optional Table Leader Orientation
March 28, 2019
7:30 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m.
HJUHSD District Office
823 W. Lacey Blvd. Hanford Ca. 93230

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Ruben Amavisca - Hanford West - 559-583-5903 x 6027 

Summer Ramirez - Hanford High - 559-583-5902 x 4011 

Casandra O'Brien - Sierra Pacific - 559-583-5912 x 2306 

Irma Montano - Earl F. Johnson - 559-583-5904

Special thanks to our event co-sponsor: FAST CU

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State testing begins April 1

Each spring, students in grades three through eight and high school participate the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

This year, HJUHSD 11th graders will take the following test(s):

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment in English language arts/literacy and Mathematics
• California Science Test (CAST) 

The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments are online tests that measure what your student knows and is able to do. The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. Results help identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your student can get the support he or she needs to be successful in school.

Test dates:

• April 1 & 2 – CAASPP ELA
• April 3 – CAST
• April 4 & 5 – CAASPP Math 

You can learn more about the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments or the CAST at the California Department of Education Parent Guides

You can look at sample test questions on practice tests at the CAASPP Web Portal

Pursuant to Education Code section 60615, any written request to excuse your student from participating in any or all parts of the CAASPP/CAST/ELPAC assessment will be granted. Pursuant to Title 5, section 852 of the California Code of Regulations, you may annually submit a written request to excuse your student from participation in any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Education Code section 60640 for the school year. Education Code 60615 requests must be received prior to March 15, 2019.

For information on specific dates and times when your student will take the test in each subject, please contact your school’s Testing Secretary: Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High), 583-5902, ext. 3122; Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128; or Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006.


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Cada primavera, los estudiantes del tercer al octavo grado y la escuela secundaria participan en la Evaluación de Desempeño y Progreso Estudiantil de California (CAASPP).

Este año, su estudiante tomará los siguientes exámenes dependiendo el nivel de grado:

• Evaluación sumativa de balance inteligente (Smarter Balanced) en artes del lenguaje en inglés / alfabetización y matemáticas (grado once)
• Prueba de ciencias de California (CAST) (grado once) 

Las evaluaciones sumativas de balance inteligente (Smarter Balanced) son pruebas en línea que miden lo que su estudiante sabe y puede hacer. La prueba incluye muchos tipos diferentes de preguntas que permiten a los estudiantes interactuar con las preguntas de la prueba. Los resultados ayudan a identificar las brechas en el conocimiento o las habilidades desde el principio para que su estudiante pueda obtener el apoyo que necesita para tener éxito en la escuela.

Las fechas de este año son el: 1 y 2 de abril CASPP ELA, 3 de abril - CAST, 4 y 5 de abril - Matemáticas CAASPP

Para obtener más información sobre las evaluaciones sumativas Smarter Balanced o el CAST, visite la página web de Guías para padres del Departamento de Educación de California en https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

Puede ver las preguntas de prueba de muestra en la prueba de práctica, que se pueden encontrar en el Portal Web de CAASPP en http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

Conforme con la sección 60615 del Código de Educación, se otorgará cualquier solicitud por escrito para excusar a su estudiante de participar en alguna o todas las partes de la evaluación CAASPP / CAST / ELPAC. Conforme con el Título 5, sección 852 del Código de Regulaciones de California, puede presentar una solicitud por escrito a esta solicitud, sección del código de Educación 60640 para el año escolar. La solicitud del Código de Educación 60615 debe recibirse antes del 15 de marzo de 2019.

Para obtener información sobre fechas y horas específicas en las que su hijo tomará el examen en cada materia, comuníquese con la Secretaria de Pruebas de su escuela: Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High) 583-5902, ext. 3122; Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128; o Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006

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California Colleges Resource for Parents and Students

CaliforniaColleges.edu is an interactive website designed to help
you and your child plan and prepare for college and career.

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Enrollment: Home Connection Parent Portal

HJUHSD Home Connection

Parent Portal Instructions

HJUHSD parents/guardians can use the HJUHSD Home Connection to track student attendance, grades and other performance information.

If you already have an Illuminate Home Connection account, you can LOG IN HERE to track student attendance, grades and other information.

If you already have students attending HJUHSD and you have an HJUHSD Home Connection account, you DO NOT need to create another account for your incoming freshman to track student attendance, grades and other information. Remember that your Username is your email address. If you have multiple students, even at different schools, all of your student information will be available under your one parent account. If you are missing students in your HJUHSD Home Connection account, please contact your school to ensure your students are marked as siblings.

To Create A Home Connection Account:

If you do NOT have an Illuminate Home Connection account or access code: Click on the link below for your School Access Request or contact your School Testing Secretary

• Hanford High Home Connection Access Request
• Hanford West Home Connection Access Request
• Sierra Pacific Home Connection Access Request
• Earl F. Johnson High School / Night Continuation School / Alternative Education Programs Lowell Neilson: 559.583.5904 ext 7005

Your individualized access code and detailed instructions for creating your Home Connection Parent Portal account will be emailed to you.

Once you have an Access Code:

1. Visit https://hjuhsd.illuminatehc.com and click "Create Account".
2. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address and Phone Number
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE (If you do not have an access code, please request one above)

4. Create a Password and Confirm your Password by typing it again. (Password is case-sensitive)
5. Click "Submit"
6. You will get an email confirmation and be redirected to the Home Connection Portal and your student's information.

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What's Your Plus? Presentations

What's Your Plus? presentations are available online for those who were not able to attend (or want to review) this week's informational event designed to help students and families think about plans beyond high school, including: 

• AP Courses
• A-G Requirements
• SAT Test Preparation
• NCAA Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Californiacolleges.edu
• Inspire California

What's Your Plus? presentations 

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Volunteers Needed: 2018 HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops

You can make a difference!

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers to serve as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops.

More than 60 volunteers are needed for each day to help guide small groups of students through discussions of real-world values, ethics and decision-making.

2018 HJUHSD Senior Ethics Table Leader Registration Form

Dates: 

April 10, 2018 - Hanford West

April 11, 2018 - Sierra Pacific and Earl F Johnson

April 12, 2018 - Hanford High 

Time: 

 8 am - 1:30 pm 

Location: 

Koinonia Hall

12536 Hanford-Armona Road

Hanford, CA 93230 

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Ruben Amavisca - Hanford West - 559-583-5903 x 6027 ramavisca@hjuhsd.org 
• Cindi Homburg - Hanford High - 559-583-5902 x 4011 chomburg@hjuhsd.org
• Casandra O'Brien - Sierra Pacific - 559-583-5912 x 2306 cobrien@hjuhsd.org
• Irma Montano - Earl F. Johnson - 559-583-5904 imontano@hjuhsd.org

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Students, Parents invited to "What's Your Plus" Night March 19

Mark your calendars, because HJUHSD is hosting our popular What's Your Plus? night for the second year in a row. 

This informational event is for ALL current HJUHSD students AS WELL AS incoming freshman! There are workshops for all grades and the sooner students start thinking about plans beyond high school, the better prepared they will be, so we highly encourage the younger grades to come on out! 

Our team has worked hard to put together a select group of workshops that answers our students' top questions about preparing for "your plus" after high school. Workshop topics include:

• AP Courses
• A-G Requirements
• SAT Test Preparation
• NCAA Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Californiacolleges.edu
• Inspire California

The event will start at 6 p.m. March 19 at the Hanford West High School gym.

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State Testing begins March 19

Each spring, California students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

This year, students will take the following test(s), depending on grade level:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment in English language arts/literacy (grade eleven)
• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment in mathematics (grade eleven)
• California Science Test (grades eleven and twelve)

The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments are online tests that measure what your student knows and is able to do. The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. Results help identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your student can get the support he or she needs to be successful in school.

California is in the process of implementing the California Next Generation Science Standards. As part of that implementation, students in grades five, eight and high school will try out a new test called the California Science Test, or CAST.

To learn more about either the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments or the CAST, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

You can look at sample test questions on the practice tests, which can be found on the CAASPP Web Portal at http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

For information on specific dates and times when your student will take the test in each subject, please contact your school’s Testing Secretary:

• Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High), 583-5902, ext. 3122; 
• Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128;  
• Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006. 

How can I help my student get ready for the CAASPP? 

• Talk about the test with your student. Make sure they are not scared or anxious.
• Tell your student that you and his or her teacher have high expectations and that you are both there to help, every step of the way.
• Take a practice test with your student.
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before testing.

Pursuant to Education Code section 60615, any written request to excuse your student from participating in any or all parts of the CAASPP/CAST/ELPAC assessment will be granted. Pursuant to Title 5, section 852 of the California Code of Regulations, you may annually submit a written request to excuse your student from participation in any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Education Code section 60640 for the school year. Education Code 60615 requests must be received prior to March 1, 2018.

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Cada primavera, los estudiantes en los grados tres a ocho y la escuela secundaria participan en la Evaluación de California del Desempeño y Progreso Estudiantil (CAASPP).
Este año, su estudiante tomará las siguientes pruebas, dependiendo de su nivel de grado:

• Evaluación sumativa equilibrada más inteligente en artes del lenguaje en inglés / alfabetización (onceavo grado)
• Evaluación sumativa equilibrada más inteligente en matemáticas (grado once) 
• Prueba de Ciencias de California (grados once y doce)

Las evaluaciones sumativas Smarter Balanced son pruebas en línea que miden lo que su estudiante sabe y es capaz de hacer. Las pruebas incluyen muchos tipos diferentes de preguntas que les permiten a los estudiantes interactuar con las preguntas de la prueba. Los resultados ayudan a identificar las brechas en el conocimiento o las habilidades desde el principio para que su estudiante pueda obtener el apoyo que necesita para tener éxito en la escuela.

California está en proceso de implementar los Estándares de Ciencia de Próxima Generación de California. Como parte de esa implementación, los estudiantes en los grados cinco, ocho y la escuela secundaria probarán una nueva prueba llamada California Science Test, o CAST.

Para obtener más información sobre las Evaluaciones Sumativas Equilibradas más Inteligentes o el CAST, visite la página web de las Guías para los Padres del Departamento de Educación de California en https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

Puede ver ejemplos de preguntas de prueba en las pruebas de práctica, que se pueden encontrar en el portal web de CAASPP en http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

Para obtener información sobre las fechas y horarios específicos en los que su hijo tomará el examen en cada materia, comuníquese con el Secretario de Evaluación de su escuela:

• Cathy Hatfield (Hanford High), 583-5902, ext. 3122
• Christine Lee (Hanford West), 583-5903, ext. 3128
• Sharon Prichard (Sierra Pacific), 583-5912, ext. 2006

¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi estudiante a prepararse para el CAASPP??

Usted es una parte importante de la educación de su hijo. Algunas cosas que puede hacer para ayudar a su estudiante son:

• Hable acerca de la prueba con su estudiante. Asegúrate de que no tengan miedo o ansiedad.
• Dígale a su hijo que usted y su maestro tienen altas expectativas y que ambos están allí para ayudarlo, en cada paso del camino.Take a practice test with your student.
• Asegúrese de que su hijo duerma bien y tenga un desayuno nutritivo antes de la prueba.

De conformidad con la sección 60615 del Código de Educación, se otorgará cualquier solicitud por escrito para excusar a su estudiante de participar en cualquiera o todas las partes de la evaluación CAASPP / CAST / ELPAC. De conformidad con el Título 5, sección 852 del Código de Regulaciones de California, usted puede presentar anualmente una solicitud por escrito para excusar a su estudiante de la participación en cualquiera o en todas las partes de cualquier prueba provista de conformidad con Código de Educación sección 60640 para el año escolar. Código de Educación 60615 las solicitudes deben recibirse antes del 1 de marzo de 2018.

Parent Survey 2018

HJUHSD Parents and guardians: Your schools needs your feedback!

Please take a few minutes to complete the online 2018 HJUHSD Climate Survey by November 3. 

We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your experience with Hanford High School, Hanford West High High School, Sierra Pacific High School, Earl F. Johnson High School, and/or Hanford Night Continuation High School.

Our successful partnership in your student’s education depends on clear communication. The survey is anonymous. Names and IP addresses will not be collected, and your responses cannot and will not affect your student.

This annual parent survey helps our schools hear directly from families on a host of issues. This survey is also part of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) school accreditation process as well as assisting HJUHSD in developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Thank you for your help! If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Peters, Director of Educational Services, at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or 5559-583-5901, extension 3105.

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Welcome Back! First day of School is August 10!

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! 

First day of classes is August 10!

Visit hjuhsd.org for 

District Calendars, School News, 

Campus Maps, Bus Schedules,

Staff Directories, Student Handbooks, 

Sports Schedules, Parent Portal 

and more!

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CDE: Understanding your 2016-2017 Student Score Report

This video will help you and your child learn about the 2016-17 Student Score Report of year-end standardized test results. Districts will receive a Student Score Report for each student. These reports will be distributed to parents.

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2017 Walk-Through Registrations

Walk-Through Registration is designed to help students get the new school year off to a good start: Students can pick up their class schedules, check out textbooks, purchase ASB Cards and PE clothes, pre-order yearbooks and take their school photos.

All students should receive a registration packet in the mail from your school. Parents and students should review the Registration Packet together and fill out all required forms before their Walk-Through dates. All registration forms must be turned in before students can pick up their class schedules. For students/parents who cannot attend Walk-Through, parents/guardians may designate in writing an adult to attend on their behalf. (See registration forms for more information.)

Students who do not pick up their class schedules at Walk-Through will NOT be able to get their schedules until the first day of school.

Dates and times of each school's walk-through registration events are below.

Parents and students are also invited to use the HJUHSD Home Connection to keep track of student grades, attendance and other information. If you already have an HJUHSD Home Connection account, you can login at HJUHSD Home Connection. If you do not have an account, you can follow these step-by-step instructions to make one: Create an HJUHSD Home Connection Account.


HANFORD WEST HIGH SCHOOL

Walk-Through Registration
HW Cafeteria

July 31
Grade 10: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 11: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

August 1
Grade 9: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Grade 12: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, please call 583-5903 ext 6000


HANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 9 Orientation (Link Crew) 
August 1 
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Hanford High Main Gym 
Hanford High participates in a nationwide Link Crew Program, whose sole purpose is to welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. The Link Crew Freshmen Orientation and Transition Program is designed to support students by assigning them a junior or senior Link Leader, during this first year. The Link Leader is a responsible older student, who has been hand selected, from a large group of applicants, and has met the qualifications to be a good role model and positive leader on our campus. This is a student only function and we encourage you to let your child attend on his/her own.

Walk-Through Registration
Presentation Center

Grade 9
August 2
By last name:
A-G: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
H-N: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
O-Z: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grades 10 - 12
August 3
By last name:
H-L: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
A-C: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
R-T: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
U-Z: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
M-Q: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
D-G: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.


SIERRA PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman Orientation
SP Gym
8 a.m. August 2
School tour - BBQ lunch - Games - Essential info for high school

Walk-Through Information
SP Gym

August 2
9th Grade: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 4
10th Grade: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
11th Grade: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
12th Grade: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

For more information: 559-583-5912, ext 2010

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HJUHSD Graduations 2017

HJUHSD Graduation Ceremonies

Hanford High School

May 31

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 4000

Hanford Adult School

May 31

6 p.m.

Hanford West Event Center

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 7508

Sierra Pacific High School

June 1 

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 2010

Earl F. Johnson High School

June 1

6 p.m.

Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 7000

Hanford West High School

June 2

8 p.m.

Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl

More information: 559-583-5901, ext 6000

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Parent Survey 2017

HJUHSD Parents: Your schools need to hear from you!

Please take a few minutes to complete the 2017 HJUHSD Parent Survey for parents/guardians of current students, regarding your experience with Hanford High School, Hanford West High High School, Sierra Pacific High School, Earl F. Johnson High School, and/or Hanford Night Continuation High School.

We appreciate your honest feedback: Our successful partnership in your student’s education depends on clear communication. The survey is anonymous. Names and IP addresses will not be collected, and your responses cannot and will not affect your student.

Click here to take the 2017 HJUHSD Parent Survey now

The annual Parent Survey is a tool to help our schools hear directly from families on a host of issues. This survey is also part of the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) school accreditation process as well as assisting HJUHSD in developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Peters, Director of Educational Services, at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or 5559-583-5901, extension 3105.

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What's Your Plus?

Hanford Joint Union High School District encourages all parents of 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to our first ever "What's Your Plus?" Informational Night at 6 p.m. March 20 at the Sierra Pacific High School gym.

The evening will focus on college and career plans. Counseling and administrative staff from Hanford High, Hanford West High, and Sierra Pacific High will assist parents and students in planning for the upcoming school year.

We are very excited to assist you in designing your future and look forward to seeing you there.

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Ethics workshops volunteers needed

The Hanford Joint Union High School District 

is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers 

to serve as Table Leaders for the annual

HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops. 

More than 60 volunteers are needed for each day 

to help guide small groups of students through discussions 

of real-world values, ethics and decision-making.

To register as a Table Leader for 

one, two or all three of the workshops, 

please fill out the 

2017 Table Leader Registration Form.

Workshop Information

May 16, 2017 - Hanford West 

May 17, 2017 - Sierra Pacific and Earl F Johnson

May 18, 2017 - Hanford High 

8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Koinonia Hall 12536 Hanford-Armona Road Hanford, CA 93230 

If you have any questions, please contact

Ruben Amavisca - Hanford West - 559-583-5903 x 6027 

Cindi Homburg - Hanford High - 559-583-5901 x 4011 

Casandra O'Brien - Sierra Pacific - 559-583-5912 x 2306

Irma Montano - Earl F. Johnson - 559-583-5904

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Students to take State tests in March, April

HJUHSD 11th grade students will take California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Tests March 27 through 31.

In addition to the annual CAASPP testing in English Language Arts and Mathmatics, HJUHSD students will also be taking a pilot test of the new California Science Test (CAST) April 18-24: 11th grade students at Hanford West High and 10th grade students at Hanford High and Sierra Pacific High have been selected for the State pilot.

The CAASPP tests are designed to measure performance and progress of California students in grades 3-12 toward meeting California's Academic Standards. Additional information about these State tests has been sent to students' homes.

Parent Letters: 
CAASP System Assessments 2016-17 California Science Test Grade 10
CAASPP System Assessments 2016–17 Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments AND California Science Test Grade 11

For more information, visit the California Department of Education at:

CDE Test Score Guide: http://www.testscoreguide.org/ca 
CDE Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp 
CAASPP Science Assessment: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp

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Local Scholarship Deadline extended

Seniors: The Local Scholarship Program Application Deadline has been extended until 3 p.m. January 26 for all scholarships with a previous deadline of January 24 or later. If you have scholarships due prior to January 26, please turn them into your school Career Center or mail them at least 3 days prior to the deadline. If you have any questions, please contact your school Career Center.

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College Night 2016 is September 15

College Night 2016

630p-830p

Sierra Pacific High School Event Center

1259 13th Ave. Hanford, Ca. 93230

Free Admission

75 Colleges and Universities | Military Reps

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Online Safety Resources

Students of all ages are using the internet at school, at home and on the go every day, opening up a whole new world of resources and benefits. But, just like exploring the "IRL" world, exploring cyberspace can expose kids to dangers, too.

HJUHSD is dedicated to helping all students become educated and productive members of the 21st century and provides students with access to filtered online resources to enhance teaching and learning. We encourage parents and families to explore the Online Child Safety Resources below and to discuss safety, prevention and responsible digital citizenship early and often.

• CommonSenseMedia
• Netsmartz
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 
• Cyberbully
• StopBullying.gov
• Wired Safety

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