Home Page Logo
Bell Schedule Bus Schedule Code of Conduct Community Partnerships Leo's Club Office Services School Vision and Mission Student Nutrition WASC Accreditation
Administration Faculty Support Staff Directions Alumni Services
Art Blended Learning/Compass Child Development ELD English Food & Nutrition Health Health Careers Integrated Science Math Physical Education Social Sciences Special Education Vocational Education
Career and Guidance Center Career Day Center For Youth Child Development Center Health Van School Safety Advocate
Elective Credit Assistance Forms and Letters Parent Nights Parent/Student Handbooks Volunteer Opportunities Welcome Letter
2011-2012 Meeting Calendar
Weekly Bulletins Archive

Login

PHS Calendar

Field Trip-Le Cordon Bleu

1.jpg 6.jpg 7.jpg 8.jpg 9.jpg 10.jpg 11.jpg 12.jpg 13.jpg 15.jpg photo+2.jpg photo+3.jpg photo+4.jpg photo+5.jpg

Field Trip-Habitat for Humanity

IMG_2960.JPG IMG_2963.JPG IMG_2974.JPG IMG_2939.JPG IMG_2943.JPG IMG_2944.JPG IMG_2946.JPG IMG_2950.JPG IMG_2958.JPG IMG_2959.JPG IMG_2975.JPG IMG_2980.JPG IMG_2985.JPG IMG_2987.JPG IMG_2991.JPG IMG_2996.JPG IMG_3000.JPG IMG_3001.JPG

Field Trip-The Ranch

Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip

January Compass Learning Student of the Month

Karen Miranda_Jan_Stu_Month.JPGjairo_l_jan.JPG

Karen M is a senior at PHS who has shown outstanding motivation in recovering her credits through the Compass Learning program. Working two class periods out of her day and at home, she completed six courses on Compass in Science, Math, and English. Her extra effort now means she has completed her credit recovery and is completely on track for graduation in May 2012. Karen plans to attend college and would like to study to become a medical assistant. Congratulations to Karen!

Jairo L is also a senior who has exceeded credit recovery expectations for the fall semester. He earned 25 credits in English and Math, earning a "B" grade in 4 of the 5 classes. Jairo is very motivated, and he even stays after school on Wednesdays to put in extra time on his courses. Jairo's post-high school plan is to either attend the College of San Mateo or to join the Year Up program in San Francisco. Year Up provides training, college credits, and internship opportunities for young adults.

Pie Day

Ben 061.jpg Ben 063.jpg Ben 064.jpg Ben 065.jpg Ben 067.jpg Ben 069.jpg Ben 075.jpg Ben 076.jpg Ben 077.jpg Ben 078.jpg Ben 082.jpg Ben 085.jpg Ben 086.jpg Ben 089.jpg Ben 090.jpg Ben 130.jpg

PUMA BULLETIN

Week of January 30, 2012

PENINSULA IN THE COMMUNITY!

Congratulations to Ms. Berglund & Losa Veimau for volunteering at Habitat for Humanity on January 16th.  This was Ms. B's third day working with Habitat & Losa's second.  The PHS community is very proud of these two fabulous women.  Please inquire with them if you have projects at home that require a construction expert or if you want to be a part of any future volunteer days at Habitat for Humanity.

Ms. B_losa.jpg

 

SCHOOL BOARD VISIT & NEW SCHOOL SITE

The PHS staff and students want to thank  Board of Trustee Steve Rogers for his visit on Tuesday.  Mr. Rogers' visit coincides with discussions at last week's Board meeting concerning a future location for PHS.  The San Mateo Daily Journal recently published an article which highlights the current status of this project, here is the link.

Steve rodgers.JPG

 

SWEATSHIRTS

Congratulations to Jose J. Barajas, as a result of winning and turning in his Star Card, Jose won a brand new PHS Sweatshirt.  Sweatshirts are here, please see Ms. Hytche in the office to purchase yours.  $30 for the classic look, $35 for the hoodie.

 

sweatshirt2.JPG

 

March 1st is the deadline to purchase PHS senior sweatshirts.  You can get a hoodie or a crewneck. The price is $33.00 or $35.00.  See Ms. Rhodes.

 

Next Friday is the official start of Formal Fridays here at PHS. Wear your best fits. Whichever 4th period class has the most participation will earn a prize. Leadership students will go to each 4th period class to take a tally of the students showing the most spirit. That class will win a prize!

 

Come by the Leadership and GSA table next Wednesday to get information on “why” it is wrong to be a bully. After the advisory, Leadership will host an informal discussion in the student lounge at lunch.

 

February starts a new 30-Day Challenge. Attend school everyday in the month of February and gets some free food.

 

Leadership wishes a very happy birthday to all February babies!

 

BLACK HISTORY

Are you aware that Black history Month started as Black History Week, then was two weeks then became a whole month? Yep. It was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population, Frederick Douglass, and Abraham Lincoln.

 

Seniors

The College and Career Center will be holding application workshops to help you fill out applications for the local community colleges in February.  More information will follow, so please stay tuned.

 

Attention All Students:
There will be a Black College Expo in Oakland on February 18th from 9 am to 5 pm.  All students are eligible to attend.  Please see Ms. Jassal in the Career Center for more information.

 

Got Flexibility?

"Thursday February 2nd, will be the first lunch time Dodge Ball game of the year! Meet in the gym at lunch if you are interested in playing."

 

DETENTION

 Wednesday after school mandatory detention has started. This means any student that cuts one or more periods or fails to serve lunchtime detention will be directed to attend after school detention on Wednesday.  There is a late bus that will provide transportation home.  Failure to attend this after school detention will result in a suspension!  Be here on time, stay all day, and you will have the privilege to leave early on Wednesdays at 1:45!!!

 

ELECTIVE CREDITS

Earn elective credits while promoting diversity on campus! The Gay-Straight Alliancemeets every Thursday in Room 114. Help us plan the Day of Silence and other activities to raise awareness about and combat homophobia and discrimination. See Ms. Clothier or Stefanie, club advisors, with any questions.

 


 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Important Information for Parents and Students

Peninsula High School students eligible for $9.95 monthly internet service - For details click on link below:

  

REGISTER TO VOTE! 

Click here for registration forms www.sos.ca.gov/nvrc/fedform/ 

Peninsula High School's Students of the Week!

Search:

Happy Holidays

Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011 Holidays 2011

Back to School Night - Fall 2011

Back to School 011.jpg Back to School 001.jpg Back to School 002.jpg Back to School 003.jpg Back to School 004.jpg Back to School 005.jpg Back to School 006.jpg Back to School 007.jpg Back to School 008.jpg Back to School 009.jpg Back to School 010.jpg Back to School 021.jpg Back to School 012.jpg Back to School 013.jpg Back to School 014.jpg Back to School 015.jpg Back to School 016.jpg Back to School 017.jpg Back to School 018.jpg Back to School 019.jpg Back to School 020.jpg Back to School 033.jpg Back to School 022.jpg Back to School 023.jpg Back to School 024.jpg Back to School 025.jpg Back to School 026.jpg Back to School 027.jpg Back to School 028.jpg Back to School 029.jpg Back to School 030.jpg Back to School 031.jpg Back to School 032.jpg Back to School 042.jpg Back to School 034.jpg Back to School 035.jpg Back to School 036.jpg Back to School 037.jpg Back to School 038.jpg Back to School 039.jpg Back to School 040.jpg Back to School 041.jpg

TEACHER FEATURES

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. FINCI!

Spotlight.jpg

Ms. Nina Finci was awarded the Golden Apple award by the San Mateo Union High School District on November 22, 2010. Only one district employee per month earns this prestigious award. Ms. Finci is a longtime student advocate and champion for serving the students who are recovering credits at PHS. She is the instructional leader/coach of the PHS teaching staff. In addition, Ms. Finci assists in leading our Whole Child Forum monthly meetings, chairs our School Site Council, leads PHS Walkthroughs (staff observations), participates in the district-wide Walkthroughs, serves as our ELD Department chair, Title 1 Coordinator, PAR representative, and is the teacher liaison to the administrative team. Ms. Finci also works closely with new teachers, running monthly meetings to ensure they are supported. Her dedication and hard work were pivotal to PHS's 15% academic growth on our API. Ms.  Finci has high expectations for all of her students and is a great role model for our staff and students. Great work!!