Valley Oaks Charter School
3501 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: 661-852-6753
FAX: 661-633-5287
Email: valleyoaks@kern.org
Valley Oaks Charter School is located at 3501 Chester Avenue, south of the Kern County Museum and north of Garces Circle. It is centrally located and has regular GET bus service.
Valley Oaks Charter School is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
High School Announcements
Revised: 3/8/10
March (Key Dates):
*March 12th 3rd quarter ends
*March 16th and 17th Mandatory California High School Exit Exam (10th grade only)
*March 29th: Spring break begins
Newest Announcements:
*Progress Grades: We are coming to the end of the 3rd quarter. Each student will be receiving a progress report, listing the current grades in each course. Progress grades will be mailed home, starting March 17th. The progress grades will also be available on your ABI account. If you have not signed up for ABI or are having trouble with signing up with ABI, please contact Mr. VanderNoor.
*Baseball Anyone! Valley Oaks has an opportunity to have a few boys play on a local competitive baseball team this spring. If you are interested and you are in positive academic standing, (2.0 GPA or above), then you would be eligible to try out. If you are interested in playing baseball this spring, please see your resource teacher.
*The Pennies for Patients: We are very proud of our parents and students for raising over $1500.00 for this great cause. Mr. Cervantes will be shaving his beard on Tuesday, March 16th (lunchtime). Mr. VanderNoor will be shaving his head on Wednesday, March 17th (9:00 am)
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
*"The College Corner": Each week we have decided to bring the parents and students valuable information about the college experience and admission expectations. "The College Corner" will be providing valuable information on a variety of college topics.
This week's topic: "Subject Requirements (A-G)" Part 7 Laboratory Science "D"
Students should select courses that represent two of the three foundational subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. For example, a student takes only biology and physiology, or biology and marine biology, would not meet the "d" requirement. The last two years of a three-year sequence in integrated science, where rigorous coverage of at least two of the foundational subjects is provided, satisfy the requirement. If the last year of the three-year sequence is not offered by the school, a student may complete the requirement by taking a course in biology, chemistry or physics.
(Note: Next week's topic part 7 Language Other Than English ("E")
*College Savings Plans: Saving for college can be a daunting task. If you would like to learn how to save money towards college visit http://www.scholarshare.com.
*Parents if you want to stay in touch with college announcements and be prepared, visit this website and sign up for email alerts. The announcements are very informative and keep each parent and student on track to their future.
https://commapps.collegeboard.com/sma/servlet/independent
Other Announcements:
*Personal Development: The next personal development report is this Tuesday. The 3rd personal development assignment is due April 20th. Please turn in completed reports into your resource teacher.
*If you have any questions about your classes or general educational guidance, please see your assigned resource teacher or academic teacher.
Jeff VanderNoor
Principal
661-852-6753
jevandernoor@kern.org
March (Key Dates):
*March 12th 3rd quarter ends
*March 16th and 17th Mandatory California High School Exit Exam (10th grade only)
*March 29th: Spring break begins
Newest Announcements:
*Progress Grades: We are coming to the end of the 3rd quarter. Each student will be receiving a progress report, listing the current grades in each course. Progress grades will be mailed home, starting March 17th. The progress grades will also be available on your ABI account. If you have not signed up for ABI or are having trouble with signing up with ABI, please contact Mr. VanderNoor.
*Baseball Anyone! Valley Oaks has an opportunity to have a few boys play on a local competitive baseball team this spring. If you are interested and you are in positive academic standing, (2.0 GPA or above), then you would be eligible to try out. If you are interested in playing baseball this spring, please see your resource teacher.
*The Pennies for Patients: We are very proud of our parents and students for raising over $1500.00 for this great cause. Mr. Cervantes will be shaving his beard on Tuesday, March 16th (lunchtime). Mr. VanderNoor will be shaving his head on Wednesday, March 17th (9:00 am)
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
*"The College Corner": Each week we have decided to bring the parents and students valuable information about the college experience and admission expectations. "The College Corner" will be providing valuable information on a variety of college topics.
This week's topic: "Subject Requirements (A-G)" Part 7 Laboratory Science "D"
Students should select courses that represent two of the three foundational subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. For example, a student takes only biology and physiology, or biology and marine biology, would not meet the "d" requirement. The last two years of a three-year sequence in integrated science, where rigorous coverage of at least two of the foundational subjects is provided, satisfy the requirement. If the last year of the three-year sequence is not offered by the school, a student may complete the requirement by taking a course in biology, chemistry or physics.
(Note: Next week's topic part 7 Language Other Than English ("E")
*College Savings Plans: Saving for college can be a daunting task. If you would like to learn how to save money towards college visit http://www.scholarshare.com.
*Parents if you want to stay in touch with college announcements and be prepared, visit this website and sign up for email alerts. The announcements are very informative and keep each parent and student on track to their future.
https://commapps.collegeboard.com/sma/servlet/independent
Other Announcements:
*Personal Development: The next personal development report is this Tuesday. The 3rd personal development assignment is due April 20th. Please turn in completed reports into your resource teacher.
*If you have any questions about your classes or general educational guidance, please see your assigned resource teacher or academic teacher.
Jeff VanderNoor
Principal
661-852-6753
jevandernoor@kern.org
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