Featured student Caleb Borba was an enthusiastic nominee from the many teachers who have had him in their classes the last four years. 

 “Caleb is extremely bright and hard-working.  He often asks clarifying questions that help the entire class and he will not give up on a task until he has completely mastered it.  I have rarely seen such a thorough and sharply focused student,” writes Bob Van Eyken, Caleb’s English teacher. 

 It seems that Caleb bears the hallmark of a true intellectual.  Shalini Mishra, Caleb’s AP Physics teacher, laughs as she recalls her first days with Caleb in class.  “He was always asking all these questions about all these little things.  I would think, ‘Why is this student asking all these questions?  Is he joking?’ but then when he produces work, you see he puts every little detail into all of his work.  He does not take anything for granted; he wants to know everything.” 

 How does a student go about knowing everything?  “I don’t understand something unless I understand it forward and backward,” says Caleb, “I want to know it inside and out.  I like there to be a deliberate answer but it can be more entertaining and interesting if you have to interpret the material before you get to the answer, especially in Physics.”   Adds his student colleague Natalie Alvarez, “Caleb wants to understand concepts instead of just getting answers right.” 

 It’s not all work for Caleb though.  He has what some of his friends call a split personality:  very intense at school and super smart, but relaxed and laid back outside of school.  Caleb laughs and says he still enjoys skate boarding and likes to cruise around on his long board but no stairs and ledges like he did when he was younger.  “I’m kind of the mom of my group of friends.  I see the consequences of the actions more…I don’t want to risk breaking my arm like I used to.”

Caleb has applied to Chico State, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, and his dream school, UC Santa Barbara.  He wants to study physics, engineering, psychology, and sociology.

 If YOU are looking for a school to that helps you uncover details in the laws of physics, grammar, literature, and psychology come check out Woodland High School.  Set up an appointment with Learning Community Director and coordinator of Advance Placement classes Lance Van Court at lance.vancourt@wjusd.orgor visit the classroom of Shalini Mishra at shalini.mishra@wjusd.org. 

And come by our OPEN HOUSE EXPO on Wednesday February 22^ndfrom 6-8 in the gym.  Prepare to be intellectually stimulated. 

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2/1 Wednesday:  Lymphoma  (wear Lime Green)

2/2 Thursday:      Osteosarcoma (wear Purple)

2/3  Friday:            Leukemia  (wear Orange)

SPANISH FLYER (ESPANOL)         FACT SHEET

Once again, it is time for students to apply for membership in the California Scholarship Federation, the oldest scholastic achievement recognition program in California.   Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in good academic standing are urged to apply and receive recognition for their work.  Students must reapply every semester, even if they have previously been accepted.

Acceptances are based on grades from the Fall 2011 semester and not the G.P.A.   Application forms will be available in room 906beginning Friday, January 13th.  They are due on or before February 17th.  No late applications will be accepted for any reason.

There will be 2 workshops to help students fill out the application forms correctly, as Errors on the application could invalidate a student's eligibility.  All students are urged to attend one of these workshops.  They will take place during lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 8th and Thursday, Feb. 9th in room 906.

Seniors who wish to be considered for Life Membership recognition (4 of 6 eligible semesters) must qualify during their Senior year and therefore must submit an application in February.

Any questions may be submitted to Mrs. Perea via e-mail at marylou.perea@wjusd.org.

In order to be considered for all types of college financial aid, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the GPA verification form by March 2nd of their senior year in high school or the Spring prior to entering college.

There is a FAFSA workshop on January 21st at Woodland Community College from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and another one at the WHS library on February 22nd from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.  For more information re: these workshops call Counselor Mary Scarlett at 661-5413.

For more information about the FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

 Bell Schedule 2011-2012  ......Please print out as it is different than in prior years.

We've provided the attached calendar for you to print out that might make it easier to keep track of which weeks are regular weeks and which weeks are block weeks.  Calendar

January 30th - February 3rd

Bell Schedule 

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