Thursday, November 19th, all staff and students with invited guests will be sitting down together to enjoy a turkey dinner prepared by our civics students.  This annual event is a great time to remember how lucky we are to have such a great student body and caring staff.  One of the best things about a small school is that we all do know each other and we can sit and eat together.  This event is would not be possible with out the support of a Livermore Rotary grant and schoolbased fundraising.  Happy Turkey Day!

It's going to be a great year at Del Valle Phoenix High School.  Welcome! 

This year there are lots of exciting things planned.  We will be having a WASC visitation this fall for Phoenix High School and we are embarking on a School-wide writing initiative using the Step-Up-To-Writing Program.  We have a new Leadership class and we will also be starting a school newspaper.  We have a great group of students and a passionate teaching staff.  It's going to be a banner year for us.  Glad you could be a part of it with us.  See you in class.

At Del Valle Phoenix High School we award credit on a 'Variable Credit' system.  All students are expected to earn 5 credits for every trimester course and credits are awarded throughout the trimester in 12 day segments.  At each credit cut-off, students should have earned the number of credits expected for that timeframe.  Teachers give students progress reports every 12 days indicating their grade and credit status.  If a student does not have the full number of credits, they need to talk with their teacher about making up missed work.  To see the calendar for credit cut-offs for click HERE.

The California High School Exit Exam is coming up for 11th and 12th grade students who haven't yet passed either portion.  Students must pass both English and Math portions to earn a high school diploma.  Students are preparing for the exams on November 3rd and November 4th.  Please support your student to pass this important test by ensuring that they attend school daily and are participating fully in their courses, practicing their academic skills.

As you have heard, the state's budget crisis is affecting our schools.  How does this affect Del Valle/Phoenix and the Livermore School District?  Our operating budget has been cut this year and we anticipate additional cuts next year.  We need to rely on our community to help fill the gaps and meet student needs.  If you would like to donate books or money for books to help our student library, please see the attached list.  Your generosity is appreciated.

Click HERE for our Book Wish List.

White Crane Winery is sponsoring a Benefit Concert in support of the Livermore Valley School District Music Program. The Outdoor Concert and BBQ qill feature performances by local musicians as well as Granada High School Jazz Band and musicians from Livermore High. The concert takes place on Saturday, September 26th,from 12 - 5 pm at White Crane Winder, 5405 Greenville Road, in Livermore.  The BBQ is included in the ticket price.  Advanced tickets are required.  Click HERE for more information.

The Human Development class was given an assignment that incorporated pen, paper, and an egg.  Yes! You heard correctly, an egg.  Students were asked to take an egg home and care for it as you would a child. Dress it, decorate it, and give it a soft place to lay its shell.   If a student had to work, or was engaged in a game of basketball,  an eggsitter would be required.  (One student even paid an eggsitter in pretzels.)  The assignment was a way to incorporate writing skills, artistic creativity, and a basic knowledge of child development.  Learning need not be boring to be considered egg-ucational.