Welcome back!

 

The school year is off to a good start. Students are in classes and teachers are delivering instruction. Student government has conducted elections of class officers, Homecoming court and they are planning for the Homecoming parade and dance. The athletic program is off to a great start, although our basketball and volleyball teams are playing elsewhere due to the renovation work in the West Gym. Our football team has only lost one game. Please support our students by attending their games.

 

In addition to all of the above, several of our students have won academic distinction. The National Council of Teachers of English awarded Superior Writing Certificates to four of our students. Venice High School Students are the only students in LAUSD to receive the certificates. The National Merit Scholarship Program has recognized eight of our students with Letters of Commendation for their performance on the 2008 PSAT. The National Achievement Scholarship Program has recognized two of our students as Outstanding Participants for their performance on the 2008 PSAT. Students in grades 9-11 took the 2009 PSAT on October 14. This test is especially important for 11th graders in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

 

The Venice High School Foreign Language and International Studies Magnet has been recognized as a Center of Merit for the outstanding performance of students on the California Standards Test.

 

At this time a committee is working on our Small Learning Communities (SLC) plan. Surveys will be distributed within the next month to all stakeholders. We have contracted with the company that manages our website to provide access to the survey via the website. You will be able to complete and submit the survey on line. Stay tuned. Students and staff will complete the survey on campus. The results of the survey will guide the planning for our SLC.

 

I solicit your support in helping us enforce the policies of the District and the school. Please remind your students that use of electronic devices on campus is prohibited. The devices will be confiscated and a parent will be required to pick them up. Also, please help us by making sure your children are appropriately dressed for school. We will be working on a more detailed dress code in order to maintain an environment that is safe and free of disruptions to the educational program.

 

As we approach the holidays, I wish to thank you for entrusting us with your children. We will always work in the best interest of your children.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

Lonnie Wallace

Principal