September - October 2016

THE O’FARRELL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Volume 4, Issue 1

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EVENTS

Oct 19 PSAT

10th grade only

Oct 22 ACT

12th grade only

Oct 24-28 Homecoming Week

Homecoming Game: Oct 28 Homecoming Dance: Oct 29

Nov 3-15 Midterms

Math & History: Nov 3-4 English & Science: Nov 7-8

Foreign Language: Nov 14-15

Nov 11 No School: Veterans Day

Nov 21-25

No School: Thanksgiving Break

Nov 30 UC and CSU Application

Deadline 12th grade only

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Counseling Corner The O'Farrell Counselors welcome… Lilia Salas, USD Counseling Intern As a first-generation college student myself, I believe I can be a great resource for your student. I am excited to be part of the team! Sarah DerOvanesian, Adams University School Counseling Intern My internship duties include providing individual counseling, facilitating groups, and promoting college readiness. My favorite part of working in the counseling office is getting to know the students. Judith Romero, USD Counseling Intern & Cal-SOAP Peer Advisor I will be working with O'Farrell's seniors helping them with the college process (FASFA, college applications, personal statements, and/or resumes). Our goal is to make sure students apply to universities and help make their process as simple as possible.

ASB ASB has done an outstanding job with the school events so far this year. During the six weeks of the year, ASB has been put together many events, including the Welcome Back Luau, Club Rush, and Airbands. ASB is looking forward to the upcoming events of Homecoming/ Spirit week, which includes dress-up days, the annual Powderpuff Day, Homecoming Game, and Homecoming Dance. ASB has worked

Volume 4, Issue 1 September - October 2016

Sports Girls Volleyball has new opponents this year league and is looking forward to their upcoming league games and tournaments. Girls volleyball will be competing in O’Farrell’s first annual Homecoming Game against Gompers Preparatory Academy. Cross Country has wrapped up their pre-season races and are getting excited about their league events. On October 1 the Falcons soared at the Preuss Invitational. In the Women’s 5k run, sophomore Daizane Jackson took first place, followed by junior Nayla Rico in second place. In the Men’s 5k run, junior Ricardo Higareda (pictured below) took second place.

9th Grade Retreat Starting high school can be tough, but 9th grade retreat helped make the transition a little easier. Taking a few days to hang out at camp was an awesome opportunity for both teachers and students to get to know each other. Everyone played games, watched a movie, put on a talent show, had some great discussions, and bonded with our home bases. Great things

are in store for the O'Farrell class of 2021, and retreat was an amazing place for the class to start figuring out what they want out of their time at O'Farrell for the next four years.

Need a place to do your homework, a project, or study for a test before or after school? Swing by the DIVE - located in room 4010 where you have access to computers, college aides, and materials to finish your class assignments. The DIVE is open M-F from 7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. and from 3:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please also join us for Outdoor Outreach! Every month the DIVE program provides activities for your

The DIVE

student FREE of charge (see pictures from our summer kayaking trip above). These activities come with snacks/lunch and are led by trained professionals. Here are some upcoming events: 1) 10/12/16: Indoor climbing 2) 10/15//16: Rock climbing in Dixon Lake 3) 10/22/16: Kayaking in La Jolla 4) 10/26/16: Rock climbing in Mission Gorge