Welcome to Palo Alto High School!

It’s great to be a Viking!

Meet the Paly Admin TeamKim Diorio, Principal

Jerry Berkson, Assistant PrincipalJanice Chen, Assistant Principal

Vicki Kim, Assistant Principal Adam Paulson, Assistant Principal

Katya Villalobos, Administrator on Special AssignmentMatt Hall, Director of Student Activities

Therren Wilburn, Athletic Director

My “Lens”

Every Paly student is someone’s baby….

Katie, Janie, & Jon Diorio = “Team Diorio”

At Paly….our focus is on learning

“We want every learner on campus to feel: Connected (it’s all about relationships), Capable (growth mindset), and know that

they Count (voice and valued)”

“Every minute we have with students is precious!”

“Dream big, work hard, have fun”

“Paly...where learners thrive”

“It’s Great to be a Viking!”

Our Core Purpose

The core purpose of our school is to affirm the potential of every Paly student in an environment of support and inspiration where people work together and lift each other toward great personal growth.

At Paly, everyone values and benefits from our collective effort to grow and to develop our human potential.

Guiding this effort is our belief in the following:● Promoting personal integrity and respect ● Providing a nurturing environment characterized by teamwork and

collaboration ● Caring for and believing in every individual ● Encouraging creativity and independent thinking ● Understanding that growth and learning are an essential part of life● Acknowledging great effort and great fun in work and play

Dreaming BIG - Our Vision

We support all PALY students as they prepare to thrive as

global citizens in a rapidly changing world. We develop our

students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and problem solving

skills and nurture their curiosity, creativity, and resilience,

empowering every child to reach his or her full intellectual,

social, and creative potential.

PAUSD FOCUS GOALS 2017-2018

High quality teaching and learningEquity and AccessWellness and Safety

School Goals 1. Systems Alignment to reduce undue stress

2. Instructional Practice to Increase Student Engagement for ALL students

3. Innovative School Culture - global competencies, creativity and empathy

http://www.paly.net/wasc

Palo Alto High School Staff 2017-2018

155 inspired teachers...90 dedicated support staff...6 energetic administrators

Empowered Teachers

Paly Pride...High Quality Teaching and Learning

“Creating a collaborative culture is the singlemost important factor for successful schoolimprovement initiatives and the first order ofbusiness for those seeking to enhance theeffectiveness of their schools.”

—Eastwood & Lewis, “Restructuring That Lasts: Managing

the Performance Dip,” Journal of School Leadership (2002)

“Professional

Learning Communities

“PLC’s”

Inspiring Spaces

Inspiring Spaces - Paly Library Renovation (to be completed Jan 2019)

Paly Pride...Preparing Our Students

Social Justice PathwaySports Career PathwayMedia Arts Pathway Performing Arts PathwayTEAMAVID Biomedical ScienceEngineeringComputer Science

Paly Pride...Media Arts

✘ Campanile (student newspaper)✘ Voice (online)✘ Verde magazine✘ C-magazine✘ Viking magazine✘ In Focus broadcast✘ Proof (art magazine)✘ Agora (foreign affairs magazine)✘ Madrono yearbook✘ Graphic Design✘ Video Production (student film festivals)

Paly Pride...Visual and Performing Arts

Fiery Arts

Challenge Success

Strengthening our Culture

Sources of Strength Future Ready

“

Upstream and Downstream-It’s All Important

Flex time

Every Tuesday2:00-2:50 pm

Thursdays2:00-2:35pm

Building in “P.D.F.”

In the Works for 17-18

✘ Social Emotional Learning Curriculum - School Connect✘ Innovative Schedule Committee - Recommendation in the spring

2018✘ MTSS/RtI Team - What are we going to do when our students are

not learning?✘ PLC Focus on Alignment and Assessment✘ WASC Visiting Committee Mid-Cycle Report - March 5-7, 2018✘ Revised School Safety Plan and Preparedness✘ Strengthening School Culture - sexual assault/harassment

prevention education

Paly Pride...Three Tiered Guidance Program Supporting ALL Students

Paly’s Three-Tiered Guidance Program

1TeacherAdvisors

12Guidance

Counselors

TeacherAdvisors

3College Advisors1

2GuidanceCounselors

TeacherAdvisors

• Primary contact people who conduct mandatory advisory classes on Thursdays• Monitor academic progress• Help develop a 4-year plan of study • Explain graduation vs. college requirements• Assist with course selection• Provide guidance for the college application process

Teacher Advisors (TA)

• Available for student drop-in or parent appointments for any need• Support and Collaborate with TAs, teachers, parents,

and students• Hold Student Progress Meetings • Make referrals to other professionals and services• Monitor academic progress• Consult with students about course selection

Guidance Counselors

• Help students with college application process• Meet individually with juniors (2nd semester) and seniors• Host: College Fair, Career Speakers Series, Outreach Night,

College Rep Visits, Out-of-State Colleges Night, Naviance Demo, Financial Aid Night, and more!

• Encourage career exploration/vocational options • Active members of WACAC and NACAC• Maintain relationships with college admission reps• Participates in current professional learning

College Advisors

Comparing graduation and CSU/UC minimal subject requirements for admission

The CSU/UC (a-g) requirements are typical of 4-yr colleges

Academic Planning

Subject Graduation CSU/UC (a-g) D- or better C- or better/UC approved

English 4 years 4 years Social Studies 4 years 2 years Math 3 years 3 (4) years Lab Science 2 years 2 (3) years World Language Level 2 Level 2 (3) Phys. Education 2 years None Visual/Performing Arts 1 year 1 year (semesters in sequence) Career/Tech. Ed. 1 year None Living Skills 1 semester None Electives To 220 units

( ) = recommended

Graduation vs. CSU/UC College Min. Eligibility Requirements

● H/SS (a) – World History● English (b) – English 9A● Math (c) – Recommendation by 8th grade Math Teacher (or

placement exam if coming from out of district)● Science (d) – Biology/Biology H● World Language (e) (Spanish, French, ASL, Japanese, or Chinese)● Electives (f) – Visual/Fine Arts or CTE● PE

● TEAM program is also available for freshmen* - no lottery this school year, open to all who select

Typical Freshman Schedule

Wednesday, January 31 - 8th grade parent night (7:00pm at Paly)

Jan. 29 - Feb. 9 - Counselors at PAUSD Middle Schools to start the process

Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 8th grade course selection workshop (7:00 pm at Paly)

Feb. 12 - Feb. 23 - Counselors return to PAUSD Middle Schools to finish the course selection process (parents are invited to join)

Freshman Course Registration - in PAUSD

Wednesday, Jan. 31 - 8th grade parent night (7:00 pm at Paly)

Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 8th grade course selection workshop (7:00 pm at Paly)

March → Student and parents have one-on-one meeting with 9th grade counselor to register for courses

Freshman Course Registration - outside PAUSD

ASB Student Government

“To Lead is to Serve”

Paly Traditions

Link Crew-The 100

Back To School Dinner

Suicide Awareness Month

Quadchella

Club Day 1 & 2

Spirit Week

Homecoming Dance

Halloween Costume Contest

Turkey Feast

November 1st Pajama Day

Student Lunch Sports Tournaments

Winter Rally (Students vs. Staff)

National Signing Day

Food for Thought (during finals)

Prom

Field Day

Senior Awards Night

Baccalaureate

Senior Picnic

Last day for seniors Paper Toss

PALY TRADITIONS

Spirit Week Color Rally 2016

Staying Informed at Paly

Paly.net

Schoology

ASB Website-Google “Paly ASB”

ASB Instagram @PalyASB

ASB Twitter @PalyASB

ASB Facebook @PalyASB

Paly Pride...Athletics

Please note Fall Sports in2018, begin on Friday August 3rd!

For more info, please check Palyathletics.com

Paly Pride...STEM Opportunities

Paly Robotics

Science Olympiad

Speech and Debate

Fun Staff!

Every minute we have with students is precious

To Learn More About Paly….

The source for “all things Paly” - http://www.paly.net/

Our School Profile

How we communicate

#Paly#Palyspirit#itsgreattobeaViking

Top 10 Ways to Show Your Paly Pride

1. Join the PTSA 2. Donate to PiE3. Volunteer at Paly4. Attend Palo Alto HS events5. Join a boosters organization6. Model and make time for P.D.F. (play time, down time, family time)7. Thank our teachers and staff as much as possible8. Be a champion for ALL of our students9. Trust our good intentions and know that your students are in good hands

10. And always remember, it’s great to be a Viking!

We are ALL on the same team...Team Paly!

Join Us! 8th Grade Parent Info Night

Wednesday, January 31st7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center

Parking is limited, please allow time or walk/bike to campus, if possible.

(Additional parking at Churchill lot, District Office and T&C)