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MIRA COSTA HIGH
Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the
opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 4/30 – Band Pops Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium; Last Day for Juniors to register online for a 2019-2020 Student Parking Pass
WED 5/1 – Office Hours Schedule; End-of-Year Physical Fitness Testing 10th Gr.; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in the Admin Office; Commitment Day at AM Office Hours at the Mustang Mall Stage; Club Day at lunch in the Mustang Mall; PTSA Student Recognition Awards during PM Office Hours in the Small Theater; “A Night of Percussion” in Room 3 at 7 pm
THU 5/2 – End-of-Year Physical Fitness Testing 11th Gr.; 2nd Annual Math Team Competition 3:15 – 5:30 pm at Joslyn Center in MB; The Drowsy Chaperone at 6:30 pm in the Small Theater
FRI 5/3 – Spirit Competition in the Mustang Mall at lunch; 19th Annual Student Portfolio Showcase: 9 x 12 from 4pm – 7 pm Resin Gallery in HB; The Drowsy Chaperone at 7:30 pm in the Small Theater
SAT 5/4 – Inaugural Mira Costa High School Visual Art Fundraiser: 9 x 12 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Resin Studio in Hermosa Beach; The Drowsy Chaperone at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
MON 5/6 – FRI 5/17 – AP Exams, see front office for room assignments.
STUDENT INFO
· LAST DAY! Attention Next Year’s Seniors 2019-2020! TODAY, April 30, is the last day for registration for the student parking lottery for the 2019-2020 school year. Interested students should register online at the MCHS ASB Web Store. There is no cost to sign up, and you will receive a receipt for registration. Please review the Parking Permit Guidelines posted on the MCHS Website before registering. *Please note: This is a lottery for students who will be seniors ONLY. It is NOT first come/first served. If you are selected, you will be notified via email and provided further instructions. Any students having difficulty registering online, contact Donna Cessor in the ASB Finance Office.
· The Drowsy Chaperone musical continues with shows 5/2 at 6:30 pm, 5/3 at 7:30 pm, 5/4 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, all in the Auditorium. You can get tickets on the website, miracostadramaboosters.org or at the door, or at the student store! Check out @mchsthedrowsychaperone and @mchsdramatechdepartment on Instagram.
· The GRAMMY Award Winning Mira Costa Marching Band and Colorguard is actively recruiting new members, and Spring Training starts TODAY from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Mira Costa in Room 4. Colorguard is a dance based performing art that offers PE credit to its members; dance and gymnastics experience is preferred, but not required. The Drumline is looking for individuals with piano and drum experience! See Mr. Carlson in Room 4 for more information or check out our website at www.miracostabands.com.
· Mira Costa High School Band Program presents “A Night of Percussion” featuring the MCHS Percussion Ensemble. Feel the beat in an unforgettable musical experience showcasing MC music at its finest! Wednesday, May 1 at 7 pm in the Orchestra Room 3. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience our talented students’ fantastic percussion skills!
· The 19th Annual MCHS Art Show is coming up, and it’s time to vote for the People’s Choice Award! This award is sponsored by South Bay Magazine. Vote online and then see the art at the reception on May 3 at Resin Gallery in Hermosa Beach: https://southbay.goldenstate.is/9x12-mchs-art-show/.
· Submission deadline for the Neptunian Woman’s Club of MB 40th Annual Art and Photography Contest is 3:00 pm, Friday, May 10. No class projects. A ceremony will be held in the Neptunian Clubhouse Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 pm for exhibiting student artists. Entry form with rules online at www.neptunians.org/nwc-art-show.
· Students, have you ordered your yearbook? Not Sure? Check for your name on the grade level list on our website. If you find that you have not ordered, you can do so on the Mira Costa ASB Web Store, https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com or by check or cash in the ASB Finance Office at the student store. Price is currently $110 w/ASB or $120. Price rises to $125 TOMORROW, May 1 for ALL students. We will take orders only until May 31. After May 31, yearbooks (if available) will be sold for $125 cash after the distribution period begins. Questions? Contact Mrs. Cessor in the ASB Finance Office.
· All students who have ever taken an Engineering course with Mrs. Weaver are now eligible to receive FREE credits from El Camino. Please see Mrs. Weaver in Room 112 to receive information on how to receive the credits.
SENIORS
· All Seniors: Senior Slideshow pictures needed! Please submit your photos for the 2019 senior slideshow by Friday, May 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm to [email protected].
· Buy your Senior Grad Nite Ticket TODAY! Tickets increase by $20 on May 1! The party is substance-free and provides a safe environment for graduates to celebrate together one last time. Attendees are bused to a secret, private venue, where they may participate in games, music, dancing, and many other surprise activities. Visit the school website for tickets and more info.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· YES! Improv Club is back! Tuesdays (TODAY) in the Drama Room 1 at lunch!
· Super important Drama Club meeting this Wednesday in the Drama Room 1 with information on board and the rest of the year.
· Mira Costa Gender Sexuality Alliance meets every Thursday at lunch in Room 23, Mr. Zeoli’s room. Meet a group of loving and supportive people, engage in activist work to help make campus a more accepting environment, and raise funds for various charities and organizations.
· Are you interested in our criminal justice system? Do you want to become a lawyer or build strong presentation and public speaking skills to show to colleges? Then the Mock Trial Club is right for you! Come to Room 23 during AM Office Hours for more information.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our credentialed college counselors. Call 310-318-7337 ext. 5253 or email [email protected]. *Juniors – the Spring Semester is an ideal time to meet with a CCC Counselor.
· College Representative Visits In The CCC – If visit is during class please get teacher permission to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about your schools of interest and meet the admission counselors. View all visits and sign-up to attend on NAVIANCE. Please bring your school ID.
o Wednesday, 5/1 – El Camino College Appointments 9:30am – 11:00am. Come to the CCC to make an appointment to develop an Educational Plan or answer any questions you may have.
o Thursday, 5/2 – U.S. Naval Academy at 12:20pm
o Friday, 5/3 – Santa Monica College at 12:20pm
· Juniors – Case Study College Night and College Mini Fair Tuesday, May 14; check-in begins at 5:00pm and case studies start promptly at 5:30pm. 11th-Grade students and their parents are invited to participate in a mock admissions evening where you will meet in small groups with an experienced admissions officer who will lead a discussion on what colleges look for in an applicant, as well as what every college values. Students will learn first-hand how they will be evaluated, which can help them begin thinking of the qualities and strengths they possess and what they will need to do to prepare for the application process. Space for the Case Study event is limited to 150 11th-grade students and one parent per family, please sign up on Naviance. All grade levels are invited to the College Mini Fair that will be held immediately after the case studies, at 6:45pm in the Cafeteria.
· SENIORS: Please complete the following steps and BRING COPIES* to the CCC by May 10:
-If you are planning to enter a 4-year or Community College
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1. BRING COPY - Updated Naviance college admissions results page. (Go to the College tab. For colleges that you did NOT end up applying to, mark as “withdrawn.” For colleges that you applied to and did not get into, mark “denied.” For colleges you applied to and got into, mark “accepted.” Finally, indicate which school you are going to ATTEND at the bottom of the page
2. BRING COPY - Completed senior survey (on Naviance, under the “About Me” tab)
3. BRING COPY - Acceptance letter from the school you will be attending
This process will ensure that your final transcript will be sent to the school you plan to attend in the fall
-If you are planning to work, enter the military, take a gap year, or travel
1. Stop in the CCC to let us know your plans
· SENIORS – College Commitment Day/Map Event. On Wednesday, May 1, come to the Mustang Mall Stage during AM Office Hours. Wear your new school gear and put your sticker on the map to show where you will be attending school in the fall.
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the Fall 2019 semester. Classes begin Monday, September 9. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.
· Check out our summer program webpage. Go to the MCHS website→College Tab→Jobs & Internships→Summer Programs or use the link: https://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373
· Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Testing, or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631