Dear Eighth Grade Parents:
 
The transition from intermediate school to high school is one which holds a blend of excitement, anticipation, uncertainty, and hope and promise for future endeavors.  You and your student can look forward to a great variety of "newness":  new learning, new school atmosphere, new experiences, new friends and new opportunities.  It is our hope that this transition will happen with as little confusion and apprehension as possible, and to this end we invite you to join us for an evening meeting in which we hope to address some of the most common questions and concerns.
 
Note! Please remember that there is plenty of parking on Campolindo Drive, in the student parking lot, near the swim center.
 
The focus of the evening meeting will be high school courses and curriculum, graduation requirements, on-line course registration, and general student life including extra curricular opportunities and peer group experiences and adjustments.
 
There is also a separate meeting for parents of Special Education students. The meeting will be at 6:15pm in the Campolindo Library.
 
Important Registration Dates To Note:
 
**Campo staff visit Stanley: February 6, 2012 (individual registration packets distributed)
**Campo staff visit JM: February 9, 2012 (individual registration packets distributed)
**All 8th graders’ on-line course requests must be submitted by February 15th, the same day completed forms are returned to their (Stanley or JM) office.
**Each 8th grader meets with their counselor at Campo: February 22nd—March 31st (appointment time on registration packet which students receive at JM and Stanley) on February 6th or 9th
 
We also extend a warm invitation to you and your student to attend our annual Open House on THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 17.  Put this date on your calendar now -- we'll provide more information in the weeks ahead. We look forward to meeting you Monday evening, February 13th!
 
Sincerely,
 
Carol Kitchens, Principal
Jeanne Ballard, Lead Counselor

Dear Parents of the Acalanes Class of 2016,
 
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Acalanes High School Community and invite you and your child to the upcoming registration activities. We believe that your involvement in the registration process is crucial and hope we will have your full participation. Following are the registration events for the 8th grade students:
 
Monday, February 6 – Together with the counselors I will visit 8th grade students at Stanley Middle School.  We will distribute registration folders, review the registration process, and provide information about some of our curricular and co-curricular programs available to freshman.
 
Monday February 6 – Parent Information Night, Acalanes High School Gymnasium, 7:00 pm. Acalanes Staff will review the registration process and our curricular and co-curricular programs with the parents. We will address the challenges students face with the transition from middle school to high school. The evening will conclude with a question and answer session.
 
Monday, February 13 – Students will return the fully completed registration materials, including their course choices to Stanley office by 3:30 pm.
 
March 5 – 23 – Acalanes High School counselors will hold conferences with individual students and parents.
 
On Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 pm, Acalanes will host an Open House. We encourage you to come and see our school, view showcased programs and meet teachers, counselors and administrators.
 
The AUHSD residency verification process will begin in early August. The final step in the freshman registration process will be for you and your child to attend Dons’ Days, our walkthrough registration. At that time you will obtain class schedules and all other important information needed prior to the start of the school year. In order to support our freshman in their transition into high school, we will host a special orientation for new students. More information on residency verification, Dons’ Days, and freshman orientation will be available during the summer. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 22.
 
We look forward to the arrival of the Class of 2016 and their contributions to our “Tradition of Excellence”.
 
Sincerely,
 
Aida Glimme, Principal

Once upon a Mattress, on stage in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center!  This princess-and -the-pea musical is a cross-discipline production, representing chorus, orchestra and stagecraft classes, all of which LPIE supports. Shows are Wednesday, February 29, and March 1, 2, 3, at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are general admission and may be purchased in advance beginning February 13 on campus during lunch or by going to http://acalaneshs.revtrak.net/tek9 .  Admission may also be paid at the door.
 

Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30PM.  Location will either be the Main gym or PE Classroom.  Would like current 8th graders and parents who intend on coming to Acalanes to attend.
·         Coaching Introductions
·         Invite players/parents to come support Varsity Lady Dons at NCS playoff games
·         Talk about expectations for next year
·         Discuss spring and summer programs
 
Chris Russell
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Acalanes High School