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Question:
Who can I ask when I have a question?
Answer:
Please e-mail us at stops95123@gmail.com. We are happy to help.
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Question:
I was wondering if the library is open for kids to go after school to do homework?
Answer:
ST Library is open from 2pm - 4pm Tuesday through Thursday
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Question:
Is there math tutoring offered after school?
Answer:
Please check Schoolloop for the tutoring map. This document identifies all of the teachers who are available for tutoring as well as where and when tutoring is offered.
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Question:
How can we stop the teenagers that park their cars in the shopping
center across the street (Snell, Tony and Albas), from crossing the
street illegally?
Answer:
Unfortunately there is nothing that the school can do regarding this
issue. I understand that some years ago there were some officers
issuing citations if they jaywalked but the police department is now so
understaffed that they can not dedicate resources to this issue.
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Question:
How can we volunteer for the sports programs? Is there a parent organization for athletics?
Answer:
Absolutely! STABC (Santa Teresa Athletic Booster Club) meets monthly and is VERY involved in a variety of events and fundraisers. Email them at board@stabc.org.
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Question:
Where can I find the different time schedules for STHS? I sometimes get confused about the different bell schedules at S.T.
Answer:
The updated bell schedule can be found on schoolloop. Check there for collaboration days, and the bell scheduled for S and T days as well.
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Question:
Are parents aware of the gray zone for drop off and pick up at school? It's getting dangerous out there!
Answer:
When dropping your student off on Santa Teresa Blvd, always be careful
to pull into the marked Loading Zone (gray curb) that STOPS helped get
expanded last year. The RED curb area in front of the bus stop is NOT a
Loading Zone area. Parents who stop in that red zone are risking being
ticketed by SJPD. We urge parents to pull ahead just a few car lengths
and have your student walk back to the gate - you might save yourself an
expensive ticket.
Also, please be careful to observe the 25mph School Zone speed limit
around ST. Last year SJPD set up a speed trap at our school and
ticketed dozens of drivers speeding by in the morning. You never know
when they will come around again. A speeding ticket can cost you over
$400. Keep the kids safe, and your wallet full, slow down in front of
ST.
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Question:
How do I get school supplies to a particular teacher or teachers if I don't know what they need?
Answer:
Great question. Tools for Teachers (T4T) is a new program and helps all the teachers and staff at ST. Contact stops95123@gmail.com to get a suggested list of items to bring in. If you do know what the teacher needs please bring them in to the school on the 3rd Wednesday of the month during the STOPS meeting (630 in the library). You can also send an email to stops95123@gmail.com to see if alternative drop off arrangements can be made.
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Question:
My son is a freshman and will be going to the Homecoming dance with a
girl. What is the usual attire for this dance. Is it formal or casual?
Do most boys get corsages for their dates?
Answer:
The Homecoming is semi-formal. Therefore, the typical attire is a button-up shirt, slacks, and a tie that matches the dress of their date. A corsage is
optional. (But, most girls like it.)
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Question:
How do I get my number changed on the tele-parent messages?
Answer:
The tele-parent messages that consist of telephone updates are routed to
the primary phone number on the student information card. If you would
like to change the number for connect-ed messages please come into the
registrars office and change your primary phone number.
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Question:
Could you please let me know to who and where can I go talk to someone if my daughter is having trouble in some of her classes.
Answer:
There are a few important steps that will help solve most issues your
student has with classes. At the high school level students are
encouraged to seek help on their own first. At this point, if a student
is having a tough time in class, they need to communicate and work with
the teacher, attend additional tutoring, and possibly find a study
buddy. The Counselors can not make a schedule change to a different
teacher and can not drop the course. If that does not work you can
contact the teacher on school loop or by email and communicate with them
regarding your concerns. This can be done in addition to your student
taking action. Your student should be able to get the help she needs by
following this plan.
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Question:
Does Santa Teresa have a Safety Hot Line?
Answer:
Yes, if you see a student exhibiting a behavior that is harmful to
themselves, their peers or the community please call the S.T. Hot Line
at 347-6222.
You may leave an anonymous message. Jesus Marron, our
Associate Principal will then investigate and follow up on your
concerns. It's a good idea to share this number with your students so
that they may look out for their peers. Please remind them that they do
not need to provide their own name. Let's all look out for one another.
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Question:
Where can I go to get more information about Santa Teresa High School?
Answer:
It's a very good idea to make yourself familiar with the following websites.
School Loop:
http://sths.schoolloop.com/
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Question:
Is there an app for that?
Answer:
YES THERE IS! Please check out the Apple App Store or the Android Play Store and search Santa Teresa High School App. Its easy to download and offers a wealth of information for both parents and staff.
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Question:
How do students and parents get a Naviance account?
Answer:
For a student to have a Naviance account, they need to have an academic email account (ie. greg.louie@gmail.com; not ilovetheniners@yahoo.com) When the student emails their Counselor (Lori Martinson (A-L) martinsonl@esuhsd.org; Linda Ramirez (M-Z) ramirezl@esuhsd.org) with this information, the Counselor will activate the account and send the username and password to the student.
For a parent to have a Naviance account, they need to complete a short
application which can be picked up in the counseling office, pay $5 and
follow the directions. The Counselors will make the account, send the
parent the information, and off they go!
To learn more about Naviance please go to https://student.naviance.com/st
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Question:
How can I find out what's happening in the music department?
Answer:
The Santa Teresa Music & Arts Association STMAA has their own home page, which you can visit by clicking here.
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Question:
What kinds of clubs are there at S.T.?
Answer:
Santa Teresa has many clubs available for student enrichment. Click here for a complete list.
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Question:
I want to volunteer at S.T. How can I do that?
Answer:
There are many opportunities to help at S.T. Our Holiday Boutique is
coming up on November 5th & 6th. We sure could use your help. Send
us your name and contact info. We will keep you informed on ways you can
become involved. Thank you for your interest. We are so very grateful
to have parents willing to give their valuable time to help S.T. bring
the best opportunities possible to our students. You can email us at stops95123@gmail.com
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Question:
How do we access School Loop?
Answer:
You can log in to School Loop by clicking this link http://sths.schoolloop.com/
You can also access it from the S.T. Web page in the menu bar located
on the left. If you have not registered you may do so by clicking the
blue tab under the password field. You need your students ID number to
create an account.
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Question:
Where can I get S.T. merchandise and spirit wear for my student?
Answer:
There are two great ways to purchase spirit wear. You may visit the
school bank/student store where you can find T-shirts, sweat shirts,
hats, blankets, etc. at very reasonable prices. Here is a helpful link
to the student store- (Link coming soon)
You can also check out this link through the Santa Teresa Athletic Booster Club (STABC) http://shoppingcart.olinesports.com/cart/index.php?school_url=stsaintsathletics.com
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Question:
How is a student's GPA (grade point
average) calculated using AP (advanced placement) classes.
Answer:
According to our head counselor all A grades count the same regardless of AP or non-AP ... We do not
weight grades for AP ... That is the business of the college and whether
they choose to or not ... As far as GPA calculation, information may
be posted on the District website to teach this ... We do not have
anything in writing, and it is done electronically for the school ...
Naviance posts the most current GPA on the students page.
For UC schools please visit this website for more info:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/q-and-a/calculating-gpa/index.html
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Question:
What exactly is the Holiday Boutique?
Answer:
The HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE is STOPS main fundraiser for the Grants Program - where we give money to teachers and staff for requested school items.
It features over 50 local Artisans & Craftsmen, as well as a Silent
Auction and Hourly Drawing. Once again, there will be a Special Guest
appearance by
Steve Yvaska, The Seasoned Collector, from the San Jose
Mercury News, who will be available to appraise those attic antiques
you've been holding on to. So, make sure to mark your calendars and
come on down, shop the local vendors, have lunch & enjoy the festive
music -
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Question:
What kinds of items are sold at the Holiday Boutique?
Answer:
There are vendors selling jewelry, holiday decorations, purses, clothes,
pampered chef, Tupperware, decorative soap, candles, home decor, sports
memorabilia etc...Come get your holiday shopping done.
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Question:
When are the monthly Santa Teresa Organization of Parents & Staff (STOPS) meetings?
Answer:
STOPS meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 630pm in the S.T.
library. A reminder will go out a week prior to the meeting with an
agenda.
We will enjoy hearing updates from all around our school community
including the Principals report from Mr. Louie. We will also form
committees for topics such as Holiday Boutique, STOPS Grants and By Law
review. This is the best place
to hear exactly what it happening at S.T. and how you can be involved. Go ahead and put it on your calendar! :o)
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Question:
Do you know about the Santa Teresa group pages on Facebook?
Answer:
Great question? If you are a Facebook user please type Santa Teresa High School
in the search field and check out the various groups and pages for S.T.
Some groups such as the Santa Teresa Music and Arts will send out
notifications when events and updates are added. Other groups on
Facebook are the Visual Arts Department, Theater, Color Guard,
Athletics, Broadcast and many more. What a great way to stay connected!
You may also want to check out the STMAA site at http://www.600building.com
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