Seniors Who Do Not Pass CAHSEE

If you're a senior and you don't happen to pass the CAHSEE,
DO NOT STRESS! Of course, you may not be able to participate
in graduation ceremonies, but there is something very cool in
the works for you. The City of LA, particularly the mayor has
funded a program for this summer where you will work in the
morning 4 hours, then attend class in the afternoon designed
to get you to pass the test. The big news is that YOU WILL
GET PAID! (about $1000 for the summer) So don't flip out,
it's gonna be good. You can see me in 404 Wed/Thur for details.

CST Scores and Work Permits

Think the CST doesn't matter? Think again. I'm
finding a LOT of students who simply blew off
the test. With scores of FBB (far below basic)
and BB (below basic) there are now definite re-
percussions. If you have FBB in English you will
NOT get a work permit. If you have BB in English
you will be on probation until the next CST and
if you do not improve to at least a B (basic)
your work permit will be revoked. The reality of
the situation is that so many students just
blew off the test and didn't care. They made
themselves look bad, the teachers look bad, and
the school look bad. Even worse, students with
FBB/BB might have to take remedial classes be-
cause according to these scores, they need ex-
tra help. It would be a shame to get stuck in
something you don't need just because you chose
to be lazy. So just do your best on the test.
If you need a little extra help, you'll get it.
Just don't blow off the test and make yourself
look bad AND not get a work permit.

Summer Internship in Health Field

Kaiser Permanente has a great summer internship (paid)
at the North Hollywood location. The LAUNCH Summer Youth
Employment Program has 12 openings beginning July 5 for
8 weeks. Pay is $8/hr and you will be working in a labora-
tory environment as assistants, lab techs, etc which include
clerical duties. TB and drug test required as well as a health
review/immunizations. Call Corine Motley or Elizabeth Aguilar
at 818.503.7096 to schedule an interview.

Senior Portfolios

If you're C Track and did not turn in a senior
portfolio through your senior English class, then
you may turn it in to me on Wed/Thurs in room 404.
If you did not get a portfolio folder from your
English teacher, I have a few available. Remember,
you need a resume and a cover letter of introduction.
The portfolio is required to participate in the gradu-
ation ceremony. You will get a copy of your academic
transcript and a voter registration form. A/B Track
will get portfolios through their senior English class
when the folders arrive, so be looking out.

C Track Intercession ROP

If you're on C Track and haven't signed up for ROP and
need credits, or just want to do something during inter-
cession, then "see me for ROP." We have two classes down-
town at the courthouse, a class at Hollywood Presb Hospital,
and a class at Best Buy/Toys R Us in Atwater over on Los
Feliz Bl. Between 10-20 credits can be earned. See me in
room 404 to get enrolled. I'm currently off track, but
available on Wed and Thurs all day.