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Hoover Italian Club

All students interested in learning Italian should come to room B12 on Friday Mornings at 8 am as our Italian club is starting for the 2009-2010 school year. All levels of Italian and beginners are welcome. This program is sponsored by a contribution from the Italian Foreign Affair Ministry and the Italian Consulate in San Francisco as administered by the Italian culture society. We are very excited to have this wonderful program in our school.

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No fight Policy at Hoover
Thomas H. Graven, Principal

We have noticed an increase in play fighting, in PE, the yard, and the hallways recently. Sometimes these play fights turn into bigger issues, that affect student safety and how safe students feel at school. Please be reminded, no play fighting or fighting of any kind is allowed at school.

If you have a conflict, adult staff are here to help you, please talk to an adult. Any rough or aggressive playing or any harmful physical conflict will result in suspension from school & family meetings and other interventions. We need your help to keep our school safe and fun. Keep your hands to yourself and talk to an adult if you are not feeling safe.

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Skateboard Policy at Hoover
Thomas H. Graven, Principal

Please take note that skatebaording is not allowed anywhere on school grounds at any time, before or after school. This is to protect the safety of students and staff.

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After School Drop-In Homework/Tutoring

The counseling department will be offering an after-school drop-in homework and tutoring room from 3:45-4:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays in Room B25. Ms. Renteria, Ms. Wardell and Ms. Wax will be supervising the homework room.

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Promptness to Class

We have noticed that too many students are late to class. This is affecting school climate, student learning and disrupting instruction. Starting the first day of Spring semester, JAN 21st, Hoover will focus on encouraging promptness to class. Students who are tardy will be warned and after the third tardy warning, will be assigned detention (after school or lunchtime detention under the supervision of counselors and teachers). We will be calling families of all students who are tardy and asking for their support in this effort.

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Get Credits for Your Merits
Ms. Cunningham, Sponsor

The Merit Awards Program is a successful one at Hoover. Students earn merit award points for citizenship, scholarship and service to the school. It is a great way to build a positive community within a great school- ours!

Accumulated points are tallied up from 6-8th grades. Upon graduation, awards are placed with the diploma to make it an even more memorable day. Points will begin being collected at the end of each semester. Representative will be visiting classrooms soon to explain this great opportunity to their peers. On your merit, GO!

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class of 2010

february
5 Period 1 Graduation Gown Measurements

Graduation Gowns

Jostens will be handing out forms for your graduation gowns the week of January 25th in your homerooms. On Friday, February 5th, you will be measured for your gowns during your first period classes. You will be given more information once you receive the packets. Ms. Wardell will be giving a schedule to your teachers on when your class will be coming together to the gym.

8th Grade Community Service
Ms. Wax & Ms. Wardell

Volunteer hours are required for graduation. See teachers and counselors for ideas. Click here to visit a website with volunteer opps.

User Name: Hoovergrad
Enter password: Hoover (capital H)

Then go to advanced search. Search by Criteria including places that let youth volunteer. Click on "Youthmedalion" button

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Excellent Information on San Francisco Public High schools

Visit www.calfeeschoolguide.org for EXCELLENT information and pictures of all the different programs at each of the public high schools in SF, including the charter schools.  It's a great place to do some research before you turn in your high school applications.

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UC Approved High School Classes

Below is the link to the UC website that lets you find the UC approved classes at a particular school. To find a certain school, enter it in the search box. Then select the right school on the search results page. That takes you to the list of the selected schools classes that meet the UC a-g requirements. The courses with yellow stars are the ones that UC gives 5.0 GPA points for an A. Most are AP courses, but there are a few Honors classes that also get the extra point.
https://doorways. ucop.edu/list

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Herbert Hoover Middle School (SFUSD)
2290 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA - (415) 759-2783