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Choose your classes for 2012/13!

 

To pick your classes for next year, you will have to attend one of the grade level informational meetings. This will be your only opportunity to pick up your course selection contracts. Plan ahead!

9th graders
Report to the Theatre at 8:00 am on Wednesday, January 4th, to choose your 10th grade electives.

10th graders
Report to the Theatre at 8:00 am on Wednesday, January 11th, to choose your 11th grade classes.

11th graders
Report to the Theatre at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25th, to choose your 12th grade classes.

At your grade level meeting, you will receive
·     scheduling information
·     counseling information
·     course selection contracts.

Useful Student Resources

Please view the links for a variety of resources for East Side Union High School District students.

 

Useful Parent Resources

Click on any of the links below to go to a website for additional support for you and your student.

 Britannica Internet Guide - Encyclospaedia Britannica brings you an Internet guide to more than 65,000 sites, reviewed, rated and categorized for ease of search.

 Classroom Connect - The online version of Classroom Connect offers e-mail, newsgroups, Web, IRC and more.

 Discovery Channel School - Here educators can learn how to use the programming of The Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel in the classroom.

 The Exploratorium - Answers to general science questions and instructions for dozens of science experiments are available on this site.

 Hobsons - There are comprehensively annotated links to education and career sites, many of them Hobsons' own, with more to come.

 PTA - A must-see sight for involved parents and teachers.

 Santa Clara Public Library - If you can't make it down to the library, this site will help you out. It also provides individual branch information and card catalog.

 School.Net - One of the greatest sections of this education resource guides you to the sites of K-12 schools on the Web worldwide.

 Stop the Bullying

 Next Door - Solutions to  Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 408-279-2962

 CDC National Aids Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS  

 EMQ Children & Family Services: 408-379-9085 Crisis Hotline

 Suicide Crisis Hotline for Silicon Valley:  408-279-3312

 Santa Clara County links to multiple resources for teens, parents, teachers

Alumni

Visit our Alumni page at MPHS Alumni webpage

MPHS Mission Statement

The mission of our school is to provide an academically challenging, supportive and safe environment in which each student is encouraged to be personally and socially responsible, self-motivated and a life-long learner. The MP team joins parents and community to prepare the students to be productive adults.

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Welcome to Mt. Pleasant!

Here at MP we strive to provide a positive learning environment for all students. As the Principal, it is my goal to ensure that students receive a quality education while at Mt. Pleasant and that their high school experience prepares them for any post-secondary plans they may have. Our staff is dedicated to working with students and community to increase student achievement and offer students opportunities that will help them grow academically and socially. On behalf of the entire Mt. Pleasant High School staff, I thank you for your support and invite you to visit us. Sincerely, Mrs. Marquez

Mrs. Marquez - Our Principal

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Activities, Athletics, and Facilities Calendar

Academic and After-School Programs

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Sunday
1/22/12
 

Monday
1/23/12
Events
All Day: College / Career Counseling
All Day: JROTC
All Day: DRIVERS' EDUCATION
All Day: Work out class
All Day: Algebra 1 / Algebra 2
All Day: Ballet Folkorico
3:00 PM GEAR UP After School Tutorial
 

Tuesday
1/24/12
Events
All Day: GEOMETRY
All Day: Algebra 2
All Day: College / Career Counseling
All Day: PHYSICAL Fitness
All Day: JROTC
All Day: Biology / Physics
All Day: AP Calculus AB & AP Calculus BC
All Day: Girlz Spot
3:00 PM GEAR UP After School Tutorial
 

Wednesday
1/25/12
Events
All Day: JROTC
All Day: Work out class
All Day: DRIVERS' EDUCATION
All Day: Physics
All Day: Social Studies
All Day: 11th grade scheduling of classes 2012-2013
3:00 PM GEAR UP After School Tutorial
 

Thursday
1/26/12
Events
All Day: Physics
All Day: JROTC
All Day: PHYSICAL Fitness
All Day: Biology / Physics
All Day: CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
All Day: Girlz Spot
All Day: Social Studies
All Day: Bookroom Open
All Day: Algebra 2
3:00 PM GEAR UP After School Tutorial
 

Friday
1/27/12
Events
All Day: Bookroom Open
 

Saturday
1/28/12
Events
9:00 AM SATs
 
Cardinal Writing

Cardinal Boadcast

Our second installment of the Cardinal Broadcast will feature interviews by our Adobe Youth Voices Media Students of Mrs. Marquez, Clubs from Club Day, Journalism, and MACLA, with a special interview with Miguel Salinas, Director of Adobe Youth Voices.

The Cardinal Broadcast airs on CreaTV, Comcast Channel 28 on Fridays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm. The show will also be available for streaming on the internet at the CreaTV’s Website: www.creatvsj.org

News

Peninsula Insurance Women's Assoc. Scholarship
$500 scholarship awarded to high school seniors in Santa Clara County. Must have at least a 2.75 GPA. The criteria for selection invlude grades, work experience and / or community service, essay response and acheivements outlined on the applicatio... Continue
Attachments:
Peninsula Insurance Scholarship
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 1/18/12

NEED Community Service Hours?
Saturday, January 28th from 9am - NOON Lexus of Stevens Creek will host a Teen Volunteer Fair  @ Lexus of Stevens Creek, 3333 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose (between Winchester and San Tomas Expressway) ALL High School students are encouraged t... Continue
Attachments:
volunteer fair flyer 2012 1st.pdf
Posted by: Angelica Heredia
Published: 1/17/12

italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
The Italian Catholic Federation is offering $400 scholarships to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent. You must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. For more information see Ms. Ornelas in the counseling office or visit the website at www. ICF.... Continue
Attachments:
Italian Catholic Federation
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 12/6/11

De Anza College Chancellors Scholar Award
Students who enroll at either DeAnza or Foothill College and who are in the top 20% of their high school class are eligible to become Chancellors Scholars and receive up to $2000 in scholarship awards in one year. The deadline is March 16th, 2012.... Continue
Attachments:
Chancellor's Scholar Award
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 12/6/11

Counseling News and Events for Seniors and Parents, December 2011-February 2012
This events calendar includes important events and is published so that seniors and parents can better plan second semester activities that relate to adult education classes, financial aid workshops, credit recovery classes and  the... Continue
Attachments:
Counseling News and Events for Seniors and...
Posted by: Miriam Velez
Published: 12/1/11

Arthritis Science Internship Program
The Arthritis Foundation Summer Science Internship Program places outstanding high school and college students in the world renowned Rheumatology and Immunology Laboratories at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco. N... Continue
Attachments:
Arthritis Summer Science Internship
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 11/14/11

SMASH Summjer Math and Science Honors Academy - 9th Graders !!!!
SMASH is a 3 year, 5 week summer math and science enrichment program for high achieving, low income high school students of color. Activities are focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) .This program is geared towards pr... Continue
Attachments:
SMASH
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 11/14/11

The Achievement Award Program - Making Cal a Reality
The Achievement Award Program ( TAAP) has provided low income students with the resources needed to attend and excel at UC Berkeley. The scholarships are made possible by Cal alumni and friends who invest in the future of the University. Applicant... Continue
Attachments:
TAAP Cal Berkeley scholarship
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 11/7/11

TZU CHI Scholars 2012 - Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship
Tzu Chi Scholars is a scholarship program funded by Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation to recognize and provide financial assistance to outstanding college bound high school graduates. Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on the basis of their financial need, a... Continue
Attachments:
Tzu Chi Scholars 2012
Posted by: RAQUEL ORNELAS
Published: 10/25/11

Standard Bell Schedule

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
(Lunes, Martes, Jueves, Viernes)

  • Period 1   7:05 - 7:55
  • Tutorial   8:00 - 8:30
  • Period 2   8:36 - 9:26
  • Period 3   9:32 - 10:27
  • Brunch   10:27 - 10:42
  • Period 4  10:48 - 11:38
  • Period 5   11:44 - 12:34
  • Lunch     12:34 - 1:04
  • Period 6    1:10 - 2:00
  • Period 7    2:06 - 2:56

Wednesday (Miercoles)

  • Period 1        7:05 - 7:50
  • Collaboration 7:55 - 8:55
  • Period 2      9:00 - 9:45
  • Period 3      9:51 - 10:40
  • Brunch   10:40 - 10:55
  • Period 4    11:01 - 11:46
  • Period 5    11:52 - 12:37
  • Lunch       12:37- 1:07
  • Period 6     1:13 - 1:58
  • Period 7     2:04 - 2:50

 

Alternate Bell Schedules

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Rally Day Schedule

Food Festival Schedule

In-Service Minimum Day Schedule