Text Box: 1 Text Box: June, 2007                                                                                                        Volume 10, Issue 3

Text Box:   Principal’s Corner Text Box: Abraxas high school                           12450 glenoak road, poway, ca 92064                                       858-748-5900

Text Box: Dear Members of the Abraxas Family,              We have wrapped up another school year.  I would like to thank everyone for helping to make my transition to Abraxas a smooth one.  It makes it easy when you have great kids, great teachers, and the support of parents and the community.               Graduation is always an exciting time.  In December, we honored 54 graduates and they were joined by 90 more in June.  Not only are we proud of all of our graduates, we are especially proud of the fact that all seniors who qualified for graduation passed the California High School Exit Exam.  Abraxas joined Rancho Bernardo High School with a 100% CAHSEE pass rate.              We are also very proud of the recognitions we received this year.  Service organizations in the community recognized our student’s accomplishments by providing over $10,000 in scholarships as well as donation in support of Abraxas.  We were also honored as a Model Continuation School by the California Department of Education.  An honor bestowed on only 17 schools in the state.              Unfortunately, our summer break is relatively short.  However, there will be a lot of activity on campus.  Four more temporary classrooms will be placed near the

Text Box:   Important Reminders School Day Start and End Times   7:45 is the time classes start.  Students should be in their classes, ready to start the day at that time.   Period 1/2 (homeroom) 7:45-9:00 Period 3/4                     9:10-10:55 Lunch                          10:55-11:25 Period 5/6                    11:30-1:15 School Dismissal           1:15 Attendance As soon as you know your student is going to be absent, please call 748-5900 and ask to speak to your student’s homeroom teacher.  Thank  you!

Text Box: field as we get ready for new construction bringing our total to eight.  Occupying these rooms will be Mr. O’Leno, Mr. Renner, Ms. Albright, Mr. MacLeod, Mr. Becker, Ms. Bacon, and Ms. Kosich for Student Services.  Also, we anticipate approximately 80 students will be enrolled in intersession classes And speaking of a short break, please mark your calendar.  Classes resume on Thursday July 19.  We look forward to a productive year and a renewed focus.  Seniors, it’s never too early to start thinking about your PACE for graduation.  Please keep in contact with your counselor and maintain constant communication with your homeroom teacher.  Don’t be caught short when graduation day arrives.                If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me.  I am available at 858-748-5900, Ext 2207.  Or, you can email me at rcasciato@powayusd.com.   Rudy Casciato Principal, Abraxas High School

Text Box:       SMILE! Picture Day July 26, 2007 Thursday Order form will be in your Registration packets the week before school starts, July 9th, or in the office.