Principal’s Message:
At Hoover we encourage all of our students to “Dream Big, Achieve More!”
I encourage all of our students to strive to do their very best everyday, build lasting relationships, and be engaged in all activities.
At Hoover we believe all students should be respectful, responsible, and engaged everyday! As a reminder, all of our students have had their expectations assemblies held this past week. Students are expected to be in class on time everyday and follow our new cell phone and electronics policy. Violations of these policies will lead to consequences. If you have not signed the Student Handbook Acknowledgement, please do so by clicking HERE
At Hoover, we continue to promote a College-Going Culture. We will be hosting more reps from various colleges and universities this week. Our 2nd annual College Week will take place November 18-22. As a reminder for Senior parents, UC and Cal State Apps are due December 2. Our counselors and college advisor are here to support all of our Seniors as they apply for college!!
Attendance is important!!! We know that when students are in school, students achieve! We highly encourage any appointments are scheduled outside of school hours so as not to miss instruction. However, if your child has an appointment, please ensure that your child still attends school outside of their appointment time, even if they are only able to attend some periods. We want to see your child every day even if it is only a portion of the school day. Please call an administrator for any questions.
Our next Coffee with the Principal will take place on October 21 at 8:30 AM. We will be discussing WASC goals #2 and 3; along with presenting useful information regarding college access. We highly encourage parents to attend. In the evening, at the Tea with the Principal event at 5:30 there will be a presentation on anti-drugs for our Red Ribbon Week kickoff.
The 1st Quarter has ended. Grades will be available on Q later this week! As a reminder, Hoover offers tutoring after school from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesday and Thursday in the Collaboratory.
Our Fall athletics season continues! Please support our Boys Waterpolo, Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Cross Country teams throughout the season!!
Additionally, please continue to support our award winning Hoover Tornado Marching Band and our championship Pep Team.
As a reminder to all students and families, at Hoover we promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We have no tolerance for any hate speech or hurtful language. Any students using such language will receive serious consequences.
As always, Tornados are Responsible, Respectful, and Engaged!
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
(Check your counselor’s Google Classroom & student email regularly)
The best way for parents/guardians to schedule an appointment with their student’s counselor, is to contact our counseling clerk, Mrs. Moses, at Hmoses@gusd.net or 818-242-6801 ex. 81131 to set one up during school hours Monday - Friday.
Last week’s Counseling Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/keucr link.
10 week Marks - Grades will be available for you to view this week. Be sure to talk to your teachers, go to your assigned EO classroom on Wednesdays and Fridays, attend tutoring, if you are not happy with your grades or earned an “F” grade in a class.
Next Grading Periods - 15 week Grades: November 15, 2024 & 1st Semester Final Grades: December 19, 2024.
California Colleges Platform - is the official GUSD and state adopted platform to help students explore careers, majors, colleges, and trade schools. All students must activate their account using their student email. If you have not done so already, be sure to activate your student account by following this tutorial.
AP Exams
The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a leader in pediatric research, is offering up to 24 paid summer research internships for the 2025-26 Samuels Family Latino and African American High School Internship Program, better known as LA-HIP. LA-HIP is for rising seniors (current juniors) with an interest in a career in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and who attend public high schools in greater Los Angeles. LA-HIP combines biomedical research with intensive college counseling workshops, academic enhancement, and Princeton Review SAT preparatory curriculum. We have scheduled 2 virtual informational sessions throughout November to January. In those sessions, we will go into detail to explain our eligibility criteria, program offerings, and application tips. Please use the attached Informational Session document so your students can register. If the virtual info session dates do not work for your students, we are also currently scheduling virtual visits to attend classroom sessions and career fairs.
The summer program begins June 16th, 2025, and ends with the Science Symposium in early August. The internship is daily Monday through Friday for this seven-week period. The program provides a stipend, Metro pass, and meals in the hospital cafeteria. After the summer has ended, the students continue to meet with their assigned college counselor from the summer. The application can be found on our website when it opens on November 4th, 2023. If you would like to learn more about our program and see where our interns have ended up, please visit www.chla.org/lahip.
Latina Public Service Academy
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ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hoover Pep Team Fundraiser!
We are partnering with Charleston Wrap to offer you high-quality gift wrap, kitchen and home goods, and over 2,500 other products. Proceeds from each purchase helps support the Hoover High School Pep Team. No matter the size of your order, you can make a BIG difference.
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=19670
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CA JAYCEE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS
The California Jaycee Foundation Scholarship program provides scholastic funding to eligible High School Seniors who will continue their education at any accredited college or vocational school in the United States. In 2025, Scholarship awards will be given in increments of $1,000.
Three recipients of the California Jaycee Foundation scholarships will be forwarded to the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program Review Committee for participation in that program as well, two (2) for additional scholastic scholarships ($1,500) and one (1) for additional vocational/industrial scholarships ($1,000).
2025 Scholarship application information is available NOW via this website link:
http://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
To be more competitive, students should have this information as quickly as possible. Please share this information and link with your school guidance counselors, career counseling services, and school scholarship website. The application cutoff mailing date is January 17, 2025. It must be submitted via US postal mail.
Make sure to download both of the following documents:
· 2024-2025 Student Checklist
· 2024-2025 University Scholarship Application OR 2024-2025 Vocational Scholarship Application
All application packages must be postmarked by January 17, 2025, or they cannot be considered. Submitting earlier in January is suggested. No electronic submissions will be accepted.
Important Information for Students
· The application packet must include head shot photograph; the completed application form; the college/university acceptance letter (if the student has been accepted); the recommendation letters (maximum of three (3); the high school transcript; ACT / SAT test scores only if available and applicable; and the personal statement from the student. Any additional information (certificates, pictures, etc.) can be added to the end of the packet. There is a limit of three (3) pages of additional information allowed.
· National / state (ACT / SAT) test scores are NOT mandatory for our award, however there is a small bonus point area for the students who include test scores. Test scores are NOT required for students applying for industrial, trade or vocational schools.
· Every page should have the student’s name and page number listed on the top right-hand corner. The reference letters (maximum of three), additional information, and the school transcript should also have the name and page number included.
Mail completed packet to:
Mary Alessandra-Cook
CAJCF Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 3028
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
About The Jaycees and The California Jaycee Foundation
The Jaycees are an international organization of young men and women, ages 18 to 39, providing opportunities for others to develop their personal skills, advance their business careers, and provide leadership in their communities. The Jaycees have made a positive impact on communities worldwide since 1920. For more information about the California Jaycee Foundation please visit www.cajcifoundation.org
The Music Center’s Spotlight! - Accepting Applications!
Performance students can apply for The Music Center's Spotlight! It is open to Southern California high school students and is a FREE performing arts competition, scholarship and artistic development program available in seven different performing arts categories. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to apply! With Spotlight, you can: Develop and strengthen audition, presentation and performance skills. Receive feedback from arts educators and industry professionals and gain access to mastery classes with world-renowned artists. Apply here.
STEM Outreach Program
The State of California’s Environmental Protection Agency has developed a STEM high school outreach program, Toxic Crusaders, that includes a full day of hands-on activities at our environmental chemistry laboratory in Pasadena on Saturday 10/19. The program aims to help students prepare for their careers by getting a head start through exposure to state-of-the-art analytical instruments and basic laboratory skills. Additionally, they hope for students to learn about environmental contaminants and how to mitigate their exposure. Access flyer here and here is a link to their website.
Learn more and share your feedback about mental health support!
On October 10, GUSD hosted a Community Conversation about mental health services available in our district. Watch the recording to learn more, then visit www.gusd.net/Share to share your feedback about how we can improve mental health services on our campuses.
These conversations are part of our "Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)," our district's strategic plan. Learn more at www.gusd.net/LCAP.
Link to Presentation Video: https://youtu.be/UvdX_3X7mxw
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