WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013
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WORD OF THE DAY
MAY 22, 2013 Revere To respect; worship. Reverent worshipful
AP/Honors Summer Homework 2013/2014
For each Honors/AP class you will take during the 2012/2013 school year, you will be required to complete summer homework by the first day of school. This work will be part of your fall semester grade. All students in Honors/AP classes have made the commitment for the full year. All grades become part of your permanent high school transcript. You MUST attend the summer homework meetings listed below for every class you will be taking.
All meetings are at lunch and begin promptly at 12:25.
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English 3 Honors
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Friday May 24th
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Library
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English 2 Honors
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Wednesday May 29th
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Library
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English Literature AP
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Wednesday May 29th
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V-22
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Algebra 2 Honors
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Thursday May 30th
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D-5
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Pre-Calculus Honors
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Thursday, May 30th
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M-23
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Statistics AP
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Thursday May 30th
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D-4
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Physics AP
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Friday, May 31st
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N-3
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Chem. Honors
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Friday May 31st
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P-6
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Gov/Econ AP
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Tuesday, June 4th
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K-5
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Chem. AP
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Tuesday, June 4th
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Library
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World History AP
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Wednesday, June 5th
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Library
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Psychology AP
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Thursday, June 6th
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Library
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Spanish 3 Honors
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Friday, June 7th
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Library
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Chinese 3 Honors
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Friday, June 7th
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M-24
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Chinese AP
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Friday, June 7th
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M-24
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French 5 AP
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Friday, June 7th
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F-4
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French 3 Honors
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Friday, June 7th
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F-4
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Japanese 5 AP
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Friday, June 7th
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L-22
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Korean 4 Honors
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Friday, June 7th
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F-6
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Biology AP
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Monday June 10th
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Library
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U.S. History AP
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Tuesday, June 11th
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K-6
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Computer Science AP
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Wednesday, June 12th
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E-2
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Spanish 5 AP
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Thursday, June 13th
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F-5
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*Students: Fall Honor Roll and Academic Letter Lists are posted outside the Principal’s Office. (Principal)
Seniors: Please advise your counselor if you have any changes to the Sr. Award / Sr. Destination Survey you filled out in class. (Counseling)
*PROM TICKET PRICES GO UP ON THURSDAY, MAY 23RD! Beginning Thursday, May 23rd, Prom tickets will go up to $170 w/ASB and $180 w/o ASB per couple in K1 before 1st period, during lunch or after 6th period. Please Note: ICON Lounge, this year’s Prom Site, has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 600 GUESTS!
TRUANCIES & DEBTS AND PROM: Students wishing to purchase Prom tickets must be debt free and have no more than 3 day or period truancies during the 4th quarter in order to buy a ticket for Prom. The Activities Office will have a truancy list on Monday, May 20th and the debt list is posted outside all major offices and is updated daily.
SPARTAN LAURELS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30pm in the main gym. This program will last approximately 1 ½ hours and will recognize South High student achievements in departmental categories and honor those seniors receiving awards and scholarships. We encourage all students who are certificate winners and/or scholarship recipients to attend this very impressive evening with their loved ones. Refreshments will be served and our very own Jazz Band will provide the entertainment. We look forward to sharing in all the many successes of our South High students!
Lei orders are being taken now for graduation. Order forms are available in K-1.
THE DEBT LIST is now posted outside of F-1, K-1 and the Library and is updated everyday.
PROM TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE BEGINNING MAY 21ST! On Tuesday, May 21st, SENIORS and their guests ONLY may purchase prom tickets for $160 w/ASB and $170 w/o ASB per couple in K1 before 1st period, during lunch or after 6th period. Beginning Wednesday, May 22nd, JUNIORS and SENIORS & their guests may purchase prom tickets at the same price point. Please Note: ICON Lounge, this year’s Prom Site, has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 600 GUESTS! (Hildreth)
GRADUATION TICKETS NOW ON SALE IN K1! Seniors wishing to purchase extra graduation tickets may purchase them beginning Monday, April 29th in K1 before 1st period, during lunch or after 6th period. Seniors are only allowed to purchase up to four extra tickets each week for $5 each, CASH ONLY, and must present a current South High ID in order to make the purchase.
*Environmental Club Fact of the Week: Rainforests are being cut down at the rate of 100 acres per minute!
Library - CLOSED: May 20-24 for CST Make-up Testing. Please come to Textbook Room during these times for any library/textbook assistance.
CSF will be hosting a Prep Book Marketplace on Wednesday, May 22, in the Pavilion at lunch! Come by with your used AP and SAT prep books to sell and receive 100% of the profits, or purchase used prep books at reduced prices! All books will be sold at $5 each. (Drehs)
Aerospace Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting, Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary are just a few of the courses available at SCROC. Earn high school elective credit and a letter grade. Transportation is provided for free for the afternoon sessions. Sign up in the Counseling Office to meet w/our representative. The fall schedules are located outside of the Counseling Office. (Lawrence)
Don't forget! This Thursday 6pm Marine Science is presenting the 1st annual SHS Film Festival in the South High gym. Pre-sale tickets will be sold through Wednesday this week. Tickets at the door are $5.00. Come and see some amazing videos and some of your favorite teachers acting abilities! See you there!! (Malone)
Congratulations to 17 winners of K.E.C. Scholarship. Four of them are going to Korea. Great job everyone! (D Park)
All students looking to fulfill their UC requirements in Fine Arts; you have the opportunity to take “Fine Arts Seminar” over the summer with Mr. King through the South Bay Enrichment Academy. Sign up on line or get your application in the Counseling Office. This is a great class; you will enjoy it.
Interested in Sports Medicine? Get your start as a Student Athletic Trainer! Applications for next year’s Student Athletic Training are available in N-23 (Mr. Taylor’s room) Applications are due by Wed. May 29. (Taylor)
* Blood Drive: Soon you will have a chance to become a donor. Mark your calendars for South's annual blood drive on Thursday, June 6th. If you are at least 17 and 110 pounds then come look for our sign up table near the flag pole at lunch all week long. (Macauley)
*CSF tutoring has started again! Everyone is welcome to receive free tutoring after school Tuesday- Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm. (Drehs)
THE ATTIC is accepting applications for the ATTIC Advisory committee. Apps are due by June 7 and are available at THE ATTIC.
Are you too young to work a summer job? Join our Youth Volunteer Program. Applications are available in the Activities Office, THE ATTIC, on line & the Katy Geissert Library. Interested in serving on the Torrance Youth Council? Applications are in the Activities Office & online at www.recreation.torranceca.gov. high school activities. Due by 5/24For more information on THE ATTIC, call 310-782-8828
CLUB MEETINGS:
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Wednesdays
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Best Buddies
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Moore/Lehmer
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J1
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Math Club
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Geber
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M22
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Weekly
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Pamana
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Cardenas
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M21
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Weekly
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Sports Medicine
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Taylor
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N23
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Analecta
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Wada-Mar
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Q2
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Weekly
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Drama
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Guest
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Y5
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Weekly
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FCA/New Life
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C. Lee
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Q2
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Weekly
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Amnesty International
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Calbi
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P1
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Thursdays
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Environmental Club
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Flynn
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N22
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Weekly
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G.S.A (Gay Straight Alliance)
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Chiamulon
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V2
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Weekly
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Interact
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Espolt
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N2
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Weekly
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Korean Club
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Park
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F6
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1st & 3rd Thursdays of ea. Month
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Model U.N.
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Macauley
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V22
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Weekly
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Science Club
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O’Donovan
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N3
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Weekly
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Tri-M
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Turner
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R2
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1st & 3rd Thursdays of ea. Month
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* There will be a mandatory lunch meeting this Friday in C-3 for the members of next year’s speech and debate team. (Rivera)
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Upcoming Athletic Events - Monday, May 20 through Saturday, May 25
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Wednesday, May 22
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No Athletic Events Scheduled
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Thursday, May 23
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TEAM
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DISMISSAL
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Boys Varsity Tennis Qualifiers
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Whittier Narrows
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CIF-SS Individual Sectionals
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8:30am
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All Day
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Congrats to Jake Ly, Andy Mashhadi, Brandon Chai, Joseph Choi, and Loward Choi for qualifying
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Friday, May 24
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Varsity Baseball
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TBA
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CIF-SS Div. 4 Playoffs vs TBA
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3:00pm
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TBA
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TBA
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Varsity Track Qualifiers
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Cerritos Coll.
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CIF Masters Meet
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3:00pm
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12:15pm
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