News and Announcements

As you may be aware, there is a national school walkout planned for this coming Wednesday, 3/14. It is our position that we want our students to remain in class and that the campus is the safest place for our students to be. However, should students choose to exercise their First Amendment rights, we will direct them to Palm Court, where we will have some of our student leaders speaking from 10 to 10:17am. The best way to demand change that will ensure safe and peaceful schools is to stay safe and peaceful during this walkout. If you have any questions, please see me or any other administrator, teacher or staff member. Thank you!
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Please see the attached message from Superintendent Denise Jaramillo about Safety
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Parents, celebrate your child’s achievement of graduating by purchasing a yearbook advertisement. Yearbook club is offering substantial discounts for advertisements – only this week! Visithttps://ybstore.friesens.com/stores/768955 and customize a special advertisement to recognize your soon-to-be graduate!
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FOR SENIORS INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A GRADUATION CAP & GOWN. FINAL COST IS $15.84. REMEMBER, IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO PURCHASE YOUR CAP & GOWN, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU THAT MUST BE RETURNED TO MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE BEING ISSUED YOUR DIPLOMA. YOU CAN PURCHASE GOWNS AS OF NOW AT: https://www.academicapparel.com/product/mark-keppel-high-school/
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The issues with Google Classrooms and other various online functions appear to be fixed. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact us. Thank you.
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A message from MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL

Good evening,

We have been made aware of an issue students are having connecting to Google Classrooms and other various online functions.

District technology has been notified. Additionally, teachers are being notified that there has been an issue and will adjust finals accordingly, if need be based on the impact of each individual class.

We hope the issue is resolved quickly, however, there is currently no timetable.

Mr. Scanlan
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Apologies for the last minute change. The January 23, 2018 meeting has been moved to January 29, 2018 @ 6:30pm
Location has been changed from Cafeteria to ​Aztec conference room.
For more information, contact
Office of Instruction – Jocelyn Castro
626-943-6740
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Attention All Students:
Want to make your student resume more competitive for college and job applications? Want to add spice to your life? Join NHS and PTSA on Thursday, January 18 from 6:30-9pm in the cafeteria to learn about internships, summer college programs, and other student enrichment opportunities for high school students. Parents and Students are welcome to attend this free event. This important program will begin after the AP/Honors Fair. Dinner foods will be offered for sale.
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For parents and students:
-General Information.
-Course offerings.
-Meet teachers and current students.
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As you know, Finals are this week. Notice we didn't say "Final exams". There's a reason for that...

Teachers have the freedom to use finals time as they see fit to meet the needs of students. It may be a final project, presentation, lesson, activity...it does not necessarily have to be an exam. The expectation of teachers is what it always is, which is the time is to be used effectively.

Education has evolved and given an emphasis on using a variety of forms of assessment, the notion that a final has to be an exam is outdated. Also, with consistent checking for understanding, the need for high stakes tests aren't as necessary as they may have been in the past. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding over 90 days each semester.

One counter to this is that it doesn't prepare students for college. However, more college courses are moving away from heavily weighted final exams. Additionally, colleges don't have the consistent checking for understanding methods that high school employs.

We have also found that high stakes exams can have an impact on our students due to the heightened anxiety they bring.

Finally (no pun intended), with the freedom teachers have, they also still have the freedom to give a final exam. The decision is ultimately up to the individual teacher.

So whatever form your final takes, do your best, good luck and remember...it's all done next Tuesday!
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​Alhambra Unified School District is teaming up with a company called Revolution K12 to offer free SAT preparation courses at Mark Keppel High. These courses will help prepare you for the upcoming March 10, 2018 SAT Test. Here is the registration link to sign up for the 6-week, 9-session course. Space is limited, so sign up now. Below is your registration form. Complete the form before January 9, 2018 to reserve your spot.
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Good evening Aztec families. This is Principal Scanlan with an important message. The new drop off and pick up procedures that were to go into effect beginning tomorrow are now on hold. Later tonight, as part of our weekly communication, you will receive a pre-recorded message reminding you that the procedures will be going into place. However, the procedures are now on hold. We apologize for any confusion.
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As a reminder, Halloween costumes worn at school still need to comply with school dress code. If found to be in violation, students will be required to change into clothes provided by the school. If you plan to wear a costume to school on Halloween, please make sure it complies with school dress code.
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The Uninvited, Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28th at 7:30 PM. For more information please go to MKHS.myschoolCentral.COM
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As part of National Homeless Awareness Month, PTSA is soliciting donations of deodorants, pens, and unused socks and underwear from October 30th to November 9th. Donations can be collected in the Principal’s office. We have so many students district-wide that lack the basics and whatever we can give them to help out goes a long way toward making sure they are more successful academically and emotionally.
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Mark Keppel High School is introducing a new breakfast program, Grab 'n' Go Breakfast. The cafeteria staff is going to set up breakfast lines at East and West Gate and you can easily pick up breakfast that is pre-bagged. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch your Grab 'n' Go breakfast is free. Otherwise, it is only $1.75 for a complete breakfast.
Grab 'n' Go will start on October 31st and breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 7:41. During the grand opening week, there will be giveaways in random bags. Don't miss out!!
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