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JULY 2014 IN THIS ISSUE:

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

SUMMER HOURS • ROUND-UP DAILY SCHEDULE • DRESS CODE • COUNSELING OFFICE • AND MORE!

THE BEST

WAY TO HAVE

A GREAT

HIGH SCHOOL

EXPERIENCE

IS TO GET

INVOLVED.

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Hello Vikings!

I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. I’m sure you know that the start of school is just around the corner so it’s time for you to start mentally preparing. I’m very excited about the upcoming school year. This will be my second year at Johansen and I can’t wait for everyone to see how we can make it even better than last year.

We have high expectations for the 2014-2015 school year so students, be ready to come and work hard. Last year we started the year with the simple goal of making Johansen High School the best high school in Modesto and I believe we are well on our way. I have already seen improvements in our academics, athletics, attendance, safety, and most importantly Viking Pride! The teachers and staff here at Johansen are working tirelessly to make Johansen the premiere high school in the area. Just check out everything we have to offer on our website www.jhs4kids.com and see for yourself.

The best way to have a great high school experience is to get involved. Here at Johansen we have several activities, clubs, and sports to choose from so don’t be left out. It is a proven fact that the more a student is involved in school, the better they will do academically. Since we are committed to preparing all students for life after high school, whether it is college or the job market, I am strongly encouraging students to expand their horizons and try something new. Get involved!

The first thing students need to do in order to be prepared for the upcoming school year is go to Round-Up. Round-Up is a chance for students get back on campus in a casual way and get what they need to start the school year right. I strongly encourage everyone to come at their designated time listed in this newsletter.

Remember, I have high expectations for everyone at Johansen, students and staff. This year we will all be prepared to show the respect we have for each other and our school proving to Modesto that VIKING PRIDE is alive and well at Johansen High School!

Nathan ScharPrincipal, Johansen High School

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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

JULY 14 – JULY 228:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

JULY 23 ONGOING7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FROM THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTGrief is often misunderstood and overlooked. Many times our youth act out or misbehave because they aren’t sure how to deal with the emotions they are feeling due to a loss or difficult struggle that they are facing in life. Too often unresolved grief follows our youth into adulthood, causing ongoing challenges for them. That is where Community Hospice comes in to fill the gap, by offering individual support and grief groups. Since 1995 Community Hospice has assisted hundreds of youth in our Central Valley come to terms with losses that have occurred in their lives.

Next school year Hospice will be offering grief groups and individual counseling at Johansen. Groups will last about 8 weeks long and will cover several topics as they relate to the grieving process.

If you know if any students that have suffered a loss this school year and think they could benefit from something like this, let the counseling office know and they can put them in contact with Hospice to get it set up. Otherwise, please keep an ear out for students that may be a good fit for this offering in the fall.

FROM THE HEALTH OFFICEIf your student will need to have medication at school next year, this is a good time to make a doctor’s appointment to update the medication authorization form for the 2014-15 school year. All pills and oral medications should be brought to the school Health Office in the prescription or original container with label. Please mark all over the counter medications with your students’ name. It is sometimes helpful to ask the pharmacy for a second labeled bottle if you are keeping part of the prescription at home. Medications in plastic bags cannot be accepted at school.

As a reminder, no medications may be carried by the student except for asthma rescue inhalers, and Epi-pens for severe allergic reactions.

Also, if your student has a medical condition that requires an emergency care plan while at school, please contact the school nurse to set a time to talk about your students’ needs. All information is shared only with teachers and adults on campus who need to know to keep your student safe.

The Modesto City Schools Medication Authorization Form that can be used by your doctor to authorization medications is available online at www.mcs4kids.com, go to departments, Special Education and Health Services. In the right-hand corner you may download the forms. All medications need a new authorization each year.

Thanks and enjoy your summer,

Lisa Swatman, School Nurse

Victoria Prieto, Health Clerk

“Nordic News”July 2014 • Issue 4

Published 4 Times Per YearModesto City Schools

426 Locust StreetModesto, CA 95351

Johansen High School641 Norseman DriveModesto, CA 95367

209.576.4702jhs4kids.com

ADMINISTRATIONNathan Schar

Principal

Dan IversonAssociate Principal,

Curriculum & Instruction

Phuc Pham-GoulartAssistant Principal,

Pupil Services

David RogersAssistant Principal,

Supervision

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IMPORTANT

PHONE

NUMBERS

TO NOTE

Activities .............. 576-4970Attendance............ 576-4940Bookkeeper ........... 576-4946Bookroom ............. 576-4953Career Center ........ 576-4948College Counselor .... 576-4702 X 140Counseling ............ 576-4930Information ........... 576-4702Instruction ............ 576-4938

Library ................. 576-4979Messages............... 576-4702Nurse ................... 576-4947Performing Arts ....... 576-4959Principal ............... 576-4960Student Assist. Spec. 576-4930Student Records ...... 576-4944Student Supervision . 576-4964Teacher’s/Info ........ 576-4702

PLEASE KEEP THESE NUMBERS NEXT TO THE PHONE

FOLLOW JOHANSEN ON TWITTER Text “JohansenVikings” to 40404. If you have a Twitter Account, follow up @ JohansenVikings. You can ignore the invite to join Twitter and to set up an individual account.

ROUND-UP DAILY SCHEDULEAll students must attend Round-Up and bring a completed Emergency card to receive a schedule.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PICK UP A “TENTATIVE CLASS LIST” AT ROUND-UP ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO HAVE THE SAME LIST OF CLASSES THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (All class lists are tentative and subject to change.)

You will be receiving a Round-Up packet by mail in July. The first day of school is August 11, 2014

WednesdayJuly 30, 2014

10th Grade Round-Up:8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.

11th Grade Round-Up:10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

12th Grade Round-Up1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.

ThursdayJuly 31, 2014

Freshmen Orientation:In the Gymnasium

Last Name A—L 8:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.

Last Name M-Z1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Parent Orientation:8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. in the theater * Student store will be open for parents to purchase items.

The Class of 2017 will be selling water, doughnuts, pizza and candy all for $1.00 during each day of Round-Up.

FROM THE OFFICE OF

SUPERVISION

4JOHANSEN HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODEJohansen has adopted a site specific dress code for the school. In an effort to increase student safety and curb class disturbance the (School Safety Committee) has added the following to the currently existing MCS conduct code.

A. STUDENT CONDUCT CODES, K-12: Any dress, grooming, or appearance, which disrupts, or tends to disrupt the

educational process, or affect the health or safety of individuals, shall be prohibited (Educational Code 48900, sub-section k; 35161, 35183, 35291.5, 35294.1; C.A.C Title V, Section 302; and Board Policy 5135, 5135.1, and 5137).

• Any attire/paraphernalia/symbol that signifies gang affiliation will not be allowed on campus.

• Any attire/paraphernalia/symbol that displays a logo or other message promoting alcohol or controlled substances, promoting violence, illegal activity, or relating to gangs may not be worn on campus.

B. HEAD COVERING Hats, caps, beanies and other head coverings are prohibited during regular school hours

except as specifically authorized by a school official for such school activities as athletics and theatrical performances or other approved personal reasons such as health needs. Hooded sweatshirts that conceal identity are not permitted.

• During inclement weather students may wear school authorized beanies/knit caps outdoors. Authorized beanies/knit caps are solid white, grey, black, purple or Johansen

B. PROHIBITED APPAREL: (Approved by the School Safety Committee):• Students may wear only one article of red or blue clothing.• Solid red or blue shirts or tops are not allowed, even if it is the only article of red or

blue clothing.• No shirts will be allowed with writing or symbols referring to drugs or alcohol (ex.

Thizz, Mack Dre, Hyphy)• Red or Blue Belts or Buckles with stenciled letters will not be allowed• No Nike Cortez shoes are to be worn• No red or blue shoestrings or hair scrunches.• All custom/personally designed t-shirts or any other article of clothing must have prior

approval from Administration before being worn on campus (i.e. R.I.P. memorial shirts, spirit shirts, etc…)

• Student may not wear batting gloves.• Student may not wear under-the-knee, short pants worn with knee high socks.• Students are not to wear directional clothing ex. Nor- Cal, No-Cal, No-Cali, Nor-Cali,

South Pole or Skin Industries on clothing.• No Cali shirts with oversized red stars• Area codes are not allowed on clothing or backpacks.• Students may only wear black rosaries.• No “Mud flap” haircuts. Mongolian haircuts are not allowed.• No Shaved notches in/on Eyebrows• No Steel Toed Boots• Chains are not allowed at school such as belt or wallet, etc.• No “Rags”, Cloths, Towels of any color around the neck.• No famous Stars and Straps in Red or Blue• No Three-point or five point crowns• No “flagging” any item displayed on or about the body.• No LRG Shirts with references to narcotics• No RED or BLUE clothing if the student is on the site authorized “AT RISK” list. All

shades of red and blue.• No Baseball Caps• Make-up must not be disruptive or distracting to the educational process. • No shirts with another color stitched underneath and sticking out at the sleeves and

collar• Shirts shall not be longer than fingertip length and not overly large

Revised 10/13

Read this before you go shopping!

Dear Johansen Families,

My name is David Rogers and I’m the Assistant Principal in charge of discipline. I want to strongly encourage you to please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the site specific dress code or better yet take it with you when you go shopping. Every year my office has the task of making sure students come appropriately dressed for school and we need your help to make that happen! We have a dress code to keep students focused on their education and not what each other are wearing. Maintaining a standard of dress for our students prepares them for the demands of the work world where future employers will expect their employees to dress appropriately for the job. I wanted to give you this information now so when you buy clothes for you students they will arrive properly dress and ready for success. We practice progressive discipline at Johansen and at first your student will be given verbal warnings but that will quickly increase to other forms of discipline. I sincerely hope, by you having a conversation with your student we can avoid the need for me or my staff to call home and hold your student out of class while you bring them a change of clothes. I’m looking forward to the new school year and thank you for your support in this matter.

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PHUC PHAM-GOULART

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICEGreetings Parents:

Welcome to a new school year! I am the new Pupil Services, Assistant Principal at Johansen High School, and I am excited to be provided with the opportunity to serve you and your student. I have been in education for fourteen years and for the past five years have worked as a Program Manager for the Special Education Office with Modesto City Schools.

I have been fortunate to work with many knowledgeable and talented people throughout the District from elementary, junior high and high schools alike. I look forward to working with the dedicated staff at Johansen by providing your students with the best education that they deserve.

One of my main objectives is to ensure that as parents, your concerns are addressed and your voices are heard. Should you have any questions or issues, please know that the staff and I are here to assist, help and support. You can always reach me by email at pham-goulart.p@monet.k12.ca.us or give me a call at 576-4930.

ACADEMIC COUNSELORSPart of my role as assistant principal is to oversee the counseling department. We have an outstanding academic counseling team who are skilled and ready to assist your student take the appropriate and necessary classes to graduate from high school.

Johansen academic counseling team consists of the following counselors:

• Gwendolyn Combs: combs.g@monet.k12.ca.us

• Dory Griffin: griffin.d@monet.k12.ca.us

• Melanie Hildebrandt: hildebrandt.m@monet.k12.ca.us

• Lisa Lodi: lodi.l@monet.k12.ca.us

• Susan Morrow: morrow.s@monet.k12.ca.us

Our counseling team is always available to help. Please do not hesitate to email, stop by the office to make an appointment or call to speak with your student’s counselor at 576-4930.

IMPORTANT FORMSWithin this packet there is a lot of very important information about the beginning of school, so please make sure you go through it all. The first thing you should look for is the Free and Reduced Lunch form. Please take a moment to fill out the lunch form and return it back to us. Regardless of whether or not your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, we ask that you please fill it out and return it to school with your child, mail it back to us or drop it off to our office.

The District is asking for all lunch forms to be completed and returned by the end of August. Please help Johansen make this happen.

Should you need assistance filling out the lunch form or any forms, please give us a call at 576-4930. Our staff is more than willing to assist or guide you in any way that we can.

Again, the staff and I are ecstatic to work with you and your student! Please join us in making not only the 2014-2015 school year a success but your student’s educational career at Johansen a rewarding one!

I look forward to meeting and working with all of you!

Sincerely,

Phuc Pham-GoulartAssistant Principal Pupil Services

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CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeSat. 9/13 Sierra Cross Country Invitational Tuolumne Regional Park TBAWed. 9/17 League Meet #1 TBA 3:30F/S Girls

4:00 F/S Boys4:30 V/Girls5:00 V/Boys

Sat. 9/20 Bret Harte Frog Town Invitational Calaveras County Fairgrounds TBAWed. 10/1 League Meet #2 TBA 3:30F/S Girls

4:00 F/S Boys4:30 V/Girls5:00 V/Boys

Wed. 10/15 League Meet #3 TBA 3:30F/S Girls4:00 F/S Boys4:30 V/Girls5:00 V/Boys

Fri. 10/31 Conference League Meet TBA 3:30F/S Girls4:00 F/S Boys4:30 V/Girls5:00 V/Boys

Sat. 11/8 CIF Sub Section Meet Angels Camp TBASat. 11/15 CIF Section Meet Willow Hill, Folsom TBASat. 11/29 CIF State Meet Woodward Park, Fresno TBA

FOOTBALL SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeSat. 8/23 Waterford Waterford TBAFri. 8/29 Hughson Johansen 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. 9/5 Livingston Livingston 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. 9/12 East Union East Union 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. 9/19 Ceres Johansen 3:30/5:15/7:30Fri. 9/26 Modesto Johansen 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 10/3 Enochs Gregori 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 10/10 Downey Johansen 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 10/17 Davis Gregori 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 10/24 Gregori Gregori 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 10/31 BYEFri. 11/7 Beyer Johansen 3:30/5:00/7:15Fri. 11/14 First Round of Playoffs TBAFri. 11/21 Second Round of Playoffs TBAFri. 11/28 Third Round of Playoffs TBAFri./Sat. 12/5&12/6 Section Final Sacramento State or Lincoln HS

2014-2015

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VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeThurs. 8/28 Riverbank RiverbankThurs. 9/4 Central Valley JohansenFri./Sat. 9/5-6 Tournament Golden Valley (Varsity)Wed. 9/10 Hughson Hughson 4:00/5:00//6:00Sat. 9/13 Tournament Golden Valley (Frosh)Thurs. 9/18 Modesto Modesto 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. 9/23 Enochs Enochs 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 9/25 Downey Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. 9/30 Davis Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 10/2 Gregori Gregori 4:00/5:00/6:00Sat. 10/4 Tournament Golden Valley (JV)Tues. 10/7 BYEThurs. 10/9 Beyer Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. 10/14 Modesto Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 10/16 Enochs Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. 10/21 Downey Downey 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 10/23 Davis Davis 4:00/5:00/6:00Tues. 10/28 Gregori Johansen 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 10/30 BYETues. 11/4 Beyer Beyer 4:00/5:00/6:00Thurs. 11/6 First Round Playoffs TBA TBATues. 11/11 Second Round Playoffs TBA TBAThurs. 11/13 Third Round Playoffs TBA TBATues. 11/18 Semifinals TBA TBAThurs. 11/20 Championship UC Davis TBA

WATER POLO SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeSat. 08/30 Girls Scrimmage Varsity Johansen TBAMon. 09/01 Boys Scrimmage Johansen TBAWed. 09/03 Pitman Johansen 3:30Thurs. 09/04 Turlock Johansen 3:30Fri./Sat. 09/05-6 Roseville Tournament Roseville TBAFri./Sat. 09/12-13 Merced Tournament Varsity Boys Merced TBAFri./Sat. 09/12-13 Johansen Tournament JV Girls Johansen TBATues. 09/16 Modesto Johansen 3:30Thurs. 09/18 Enochs Johansen 3:30Fri./Sat. 09/19-20 El Capitan Tournament Varsity Girls Merced TBAFri./Sat. 09/19-20 Johansen Tournament JV Boys Johansen TBATues. 09/23 Downey Downey 3:30Thurs. 09/25 Davis Johansen 3:30Tues. 9/30 Gregori Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/2 BYEFri./Sat. 10/3-4 Buhach Tournament JV Boys Merced TBATues. 10/07 Beyer Beyer 3:30Thurs. 10/09 Modesto Modesto 3:30Tues. 10/14 Enochs Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/16 Downey Johansen 3:30Fri./Sat. 10/17-18 Western States JV/Varsity Girls Johansen TBATues. 10/21 Davis Davis 3:30Thurs. 10/23 Gregori Downey 3:30Fri./Sat. 10/24-25 DeLong Tournament Varsity Boys Johansen TBAFri./Sat. 10/24-25 Napa Tournament Varsity Girls Napa TBATues. 10/28 BYEThurs. 10/30 Beyer Johansen 3:30Fri. 11/07 Playoffs First Round Varsity Girls Johansen TBASat. 11/08 Playoffs First Round Varsity Boys Johansen TBA

GIRLS TENNIS SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeTues. 8/26 Merced Johansen 3:30Tues. 9/9 Modesto Modesto 3:30Thurs. 9/11 Enochs Enochs 3:30Tues. 9/16 Downey Johansen 3:30Thurs. 9/18 Davis Johansen 3:30Tues. 9/23 Gregori Gregori 3:30Thurs. 9/25 BYETues. 9/30 Beyer Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/2 Modesto Johansen 3:30Tues. 10/7 Enochs Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/9 Downey Downey 3:30Tues. 10/14 Davis Davis 3:30Thurs. 10/16 Gregori Johansen 3:30Tues. 10/21 BYEThurs. 10/23 Beyer Beyer 3:30Mon. 10/27 MMC Singles TBA TBAWed. 10/29 MMC Doubles TBA TBATues. 11/4 Round 1 CIF Sections TBA TBAMon. 11/10 Round 2 CIF Sections TBA TBAThurs. 11/6 CIF Section Singles Johnson Ranch Racquet

Club, RosevilleTBA

BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeTues. 9/2 Sierra Sierra 3:30Fri./Sat. 9/5-6 Gregori (V) Tournament Gregori TBDTues. 9/9 Riverbank Johansen 4:00Fri./Sat. 9/12-13 Sierra (V) Tournament Sierra TBDFri./Sat. 9/12-13 Gregori (JV) Tournament Gregori TBDTues. 9/16 Modesto Johansen 3:30Thurs. 9/18 Enochs Enochs 3:30Tues. 9/23 Downey Johansen 3:30Thurs. 9/25 Davis Johansen 3:30Tues. 9/30 Gregori Gregori 3:30Thurs. 10/2 BYETues. 10/7 Beyer Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/9 Modesto Modesto 3:30Tues. 10/14 Enochs Johansen 3:30Thurs. 10/16 Downey Downey 3:30Tues. 10/21 Davis Davis 3:30Thurs. 10/23 Gregori Johansen 3:30Tues. 10/28 BYEThurs. 10/30 Beyer Downey 3:30Tues. 11/4 First Round Playoffs TBA TBAThurs. 11/6 Second Round Playoffs TBA TBAWed. 11/12 Third Round Playoffs TBA TBASat. 11/15 Division I Final TBA TBA

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Students who are interested in any of the Visual and Performing Arts should join the VAPA pathway as it will lay a path to take art/music/drama courses for all four years and still meeting ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UC and CSU schools. There are countless careers in the arts so don’t be afraid to be creative and be part of a great program on campus!

ATHLETIC INFO FOR 2014/2015ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AND PARENT INFORMATION MEETING

Johansen Athletes: If you plan to participate in a sport during the 2014-2015 season:

YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL dated after July 1, 2014

For athletes planning on participating in a sport during the 14/15 school year, please calendar these TWO important dates:

Thursday, July 31st Parent Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Johansen Vikings Den

Tuesday, August 5th, 2014Sports Physicals - SCHSA Clinic 1209 Woodrow Ave., Modesto

Students in the following grades need to come at the indicated times:Freshman 5:00 p.m. / Sophomores 5:30 p.m. / Juniors to 6:00 p.m. / Seniors 6:30 p.m.(Cost is $25 – Make checks payable to JHS Athletics)Or you may also obtain physical from private doctor

During the parent meeting we will assist you in completing all athletic paperwork. Bring proof of health insurance including policy number. The insurance waiver must be signed in the presence of a school official. ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED AND TURNED IN BEFORE THE ATHLETE MAY PARTICIPATE.

FALL SPORTS BEGIN TBD, 2014

Johansen Performing Arts invites you to be part of our family. We have great programs for the students and parents to be a part of throughout the entire year. Please attend concerts and other performances as well as being an influential force in the functioning of the program by being an active parent.

Mr. Brad HartConcert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Color Guard, Winter Drum Line, Marching Band, AP Music Theory, Guitar

Cell, text okay: (209) 202-4586hart.b@monet.k12.ca.uswww.johansenbandandguard.com

Ms. Jennifer ChampeauxMixed Choir, Advanced Women’s Choir, Beginning Choir, Piano

Phone: (209) 576-4959champeaux.j@monet.k12.ca.uswww.johochoir.com

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES(Please note details may change)October 16th—Choir Broadway ShowcaseOctober 17th—Band, Jazz and Orchestra ConcertNovember 13-15th—Drama ProductionDecember 11 and 12th—Band, Orchestra, Jazz Concerts