Class of 2017 Grad Nite: Friday, May 5th

For those Seniors who are attending Grad Nite on Friday, May 5th, please remember that you must be ready to depart at 12:30 p.m.  Seniors will be returning to Monte Vista a 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Seniors must attend school all day, be present in all classes and not have any period truancies on the day of Grad Nite. Make sure to bring all you need with you to school on Friday. Make sure to have your ID card and dress for the cool night weather conditions. Backpacks will not be allowed on the bus, however, backpacks can be stored underneath the bus.  Students will need to grab anything they need for Disneyland from their backpacks before being stored. No backpacks are allowed in Disneyland or CA.  You are allowed to bring snacks on the bus, but drinks may not be opened before boarding the bus.  We recommend that cars not be parked in the parking lot overnight. Have a great time.

Categories: Seniors

Senior Chromebooks - Purchase Option : $20!

The Grossmont District is allowing Seniors to purchase their Chromebooks for only $20.00.  All you need to do is bring $20.00 cash to the Finance Office and sign off that you will use your Chromebook sometime in the future for educational purposes.  If you do not want to purchase your Chromebook, you will need to turn it in immediately after your last final but no later than Wednesday, June 7th. You may notice on the portal that there is a $20.00 fine listed for the Chromebook, as soon as you pay for or return the Chromebook the fine will be lifted.

Categories: Seniors

Spring Choir Concert - May 2nd

The Spring Choir Concert is on May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre. The theme is "What's Your Anthem?" and it will be a whole concert of music about expressing yourself through music and art and how that expression can change the world. We are planning on having the Polynesian Dance Club, Si Se Puede, The Step Team and Dance Team as well.

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AP Testing : May 1 - 12th

This week we begin Advanced Placement testing.  If your student is taking an exam, they were provided the date and time to report for their test or tests.  All AP Exams will be taken at Faith Chapel Church at 9400 Campo Road in Spring Valley. They are kind enough to provide the space we need for testing each year.  Please arrive at 7:30 a.m for morning tests and 12:00 noon for afternoon tests.  Please bring your student pack, a photo ID and pencils.  Do NOT bring cell phones, music devices, purses or backpacks.  Some snacks will be provided but you are welcome to bring water and snacks of your own.  Good luck Monarchs!

Categories: AP

Join Link Crew - Application Deadline May 12th

Click HERE for the application!

In the News - Skills USA State Championship

MVHS students competed in the 50th Anniversary Skills USA State Championships. It took place over four days this past week. The students represented the pride of being a Monarch in competition with the best of the best throughout the entire state in automotive technology.

A special recognition should go to Ashley Martinez for representing Southern California and winning Gold in the "Advanced Automotive" Regional competition. Another special recognition should go to Arturo Velazquez, Mark Doniza, Justin Privett and Xoraida Perez for winning Bronze in the Automotive Service Technology "B Division."

This is the first time in three years that the Monte Vista Automotive Program has medaled in the Skills USA state championship. This year, Skills USA California has 20,000 students who competed in over 50 different competitions. The state championship represents the best ( 1st, 2nd and 3rd) from the 6 regions in the the state​​.

Categories: In the News

National College Fair - Tuesday, April 25th

Monte Vista is taking a bus to the National College Fair at the San Diego Convention Center on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (5:15pm - 9pm). All Monte Vista students grades 9-11 are invited, but you must pick up a permission slip from Mr. Campillo in Rm 316, get it signed by a parent/guardian, then return it to Campillo BEFORE Spring Break. This is a FREE event, but seats are limited so turn in your permission slip to reserve your spot ASAP.

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10th Grade - Positive Prevention PLUS Curriculum starts April 24th!

The Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum is California’s best source for evidence-based instruction in Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and Teen Pregnancy Prevention, aligned with California and National Health Education Standards. Positive Prevention Plus includes lessons about human sexuality and provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to develop healthy attitudes concerning adolescent growth and development. Monte Vista's Physical Education Department will administer the state required curriculum to all sophomores beginning Monday, April 24th.  Parents are encouraged to review the materials and contact the Physical Education Department if they have any questions or concerns about the curriculum. State law allows parents to excuse their child from part or all of the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum by providing a written request to your child’s teacher.  Requests should be received before instruction begins on April 24th.

10th grade students will receive a letter this week outlining all of the topics covered in the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum. Click HERE to view a digital copy of the letter.

Categories: Parent Info , sophomores