Tis the Season to be Jolly
As we approach the end of the 1st semester and the students are getting ready for the winter holidays, we would like to wish everyone a “Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!” with this, encourage all the students to do there best now that we’re coming to a close with the first semester. I would like to remind the student’s that here is where their hard efforts will reflect upon them and on their transcripts. These are the grades that will help fulfill your dreams. Grades will come out on Dec. 17, 2010 do your best!
A Message from the Principal
Very often parents say we do not know what to do regarding attendance
issues. Here are a few suggestions for parent on what parents and
Guardians must do.
Call or contact the school every time your child is absent
Know the person at your child’s school who is in charge of attendance
Make sure your child is up, ready, and on the way to school every day
Make sure your child’s homework is done.
Attend conferences.
Be sure not to ignore letters and phone calls.
For parents to remember
You’re responsible for solving problems that interfere with your child’s school attendance.
School attendance is the single most important predictor of school success.
Education is a basic need and it is your child’s future
Compulsory attendance is the law.
You will face consequences if your child’s school attendance does not comply with the law
It's Never Too Late to Get an Education
Besides San Joaquin High School Alter. Ed. for minors and McFarland Independent School for minors that can not attend regular school and adults that wish to return to get there diploma, we also have an Adult Program which offers English classes (CBETS), Computer classes (2 sessions of Micro Soft) and Citizenship Classes for those of you who wish to become U.S. Citizens . A new C.N.A Nursing program for adults and high school graduates is in progress hopefully to be ready for our next semester starting in January 2011.
It’s never too late to get an education. Let this be your New Years resolution. Starting January you can come in to the front office to register. For those of you coming to finish up your required course classes for a diploma just bring in a transcript of the last school you attended, fill out a registration form and get yourself started. We do offer afternoon appointments for those adults who have long work hours.
If you can not locate a transcript of the last school you attended, just bring your last school information to Mrs. Gonzalez she will be more than glad to help you request a transcript to get you started.
The teachers here at the McFarland Learning Center are very generous and helpful. The teachers will go over your transcript with you and explain the credits you have, the required courses you need, and let you know how much work you’ll need to be successful in meeting your goals.
For those of you who have a Certificate of Completion and are seeking the diploma, feel free to come in and get information on the next CAHSEE testing dates. The state offers them 4 times a year and 1 time during summer break. December is a short month for classes the exams are administered on Saturdays. The English Language Arts exam will be on Sat. 12-4-10 and the Math exam will be on Sat. 12-11-10. Some exams are administered here at the Learning Center and some are administered at McFarland High School.
Keep Warm This Winter
Upper respiratory infection - viral;Cold
We call it the “common cold” for good reason. There are over one billion colds in the United States each year. You and your children will probably have more colds than any other type of illness. Children average three to eight colds per year. They continue getting them throughout childhood. Parents often get them from the kids. Colds are the most common reason that children miss school and parents miss work.
Children usually get colds from other children. When a new strain is introduced into a school or day care, it quickly travels through the class.
Colds can occur year-round, but they occur mostly in the winter (even in areas with mild winters). In areas where there is no winter, colds are most common during the rainy season.