ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Early College Acceptances:

Gabrielle Planells

Grand Canyon University California State University Humboldt California State University East Bay William Jessup University

Christina Roy

Azusa Pacific University University of La Verne Cal Baptist University

Gabby Herrera

Northern Arizona University Cal Baptist University

Laura Trujillo

Azusa Pacific University

Alyssa Doyle

Azusa Pacific University Point Loma Nazarene University

Social and Emotional Learning:

The Counseling Department partnered with the House of Ruth to facilitate guidance for the freshmen class. In November, all 9th graders participated in a 6-week guidance workshop designed to educate, empower, and encourage students. The curriculum included activities covering self-care, communication skills. coping with anger and anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image, healthy relationships, and stress management.

Sophomores will have the opportunity to participate in the program next month.

MS. KELLY GUERRERO

COUNSELOR

PH 909.623.5297 X 25

Mount San Antonio College Dual Enrollment Partnership

Over 20 high school students completed their first college course through our Dual Enrollment Partnership Program. In addition to receiving college credit for Introduction to American Politics and American Sign Language, students also received a full year of high school credit for successful completion of the course. Courses are UC and CSU approved. In February, a new cohort of PC students will complete Introduction to Criminology through our Dual Enrollment Program.

College Guidance High School October 2020

9th & 10th grade: College & Career Guidance Workshop:

1. Building a well-balanced college list 2. Transcripts-what colleges see 3. SAT/ACT 4. Exploring college majors 5. Career exploration

11th grade:

Building College List/CSU & UC requirements Workshop-November 2020

8th Grade:

Guidance Workshop-February 2021 High School Application process , freshman courses and scheduling, and college exploration

Principle of Flight

Mr. Joseph Eggers All 8th grade science students made an air glider to test Bernoulli’s Principle. Bernoulli’s principle is an idea of fluid dynamics. As speed of the fluid increases, pressure decreases.... A higher pressure pushes (accelerates) fluid toward lower pressure. So any change in a fluid’s speed must be matched by a change in pressure (force). Students had to use at least two materials readily available in their home. Some materials used are tooth picks, wood, card board, tape, and hot glue. Mr. Eggers will launch the gliders from the roof of Pomona Catholic. Prizes will be given to the first 3 students whose glider gains the most distance.

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PIC 1: ARIEL RAMIREZ PIC 2: EMMA RIVERA PIC 3: JOSUE MURILLO PIC 4: RACHEL APPLE PIC 5: RUDY O’DELL

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Chemical Models of Molecules

Students in Human Physiology/Anatomy are making are making chemical models of different biologically relevant molecules. Mr. Edward Tomkins, science teacher and ASB moderator sent home science models to students. The concept of Structure/Function or Form/Function is integral to the biological sciences and the models allow them to explore the three-dimensionality of molecules. The lesson calls for making: glucose (both linear and cyclic forms) and fructose, disaccharides by combining two monosaccharides, and amino acids.

Pictured: Liliana Barragan ’21

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Spanish

Ms. Myrna Gomzalez

The accomplishment of Semester 1 is our school had students attending class everyday, ready to learn in these new circumstances, always following and adapting to directions, sorting out challenges with smiles, sometimes working in difficult situations sharing the space at home with the rest of the family, and with tech problems. They were heroes!

This picture is from the last day of school last class decided to surprise me with their handmade gracias signs.

Music

Mr. Miguel Martinez Since creating music together has been more difficult this year we have been learning how to produce our own unique sounds and music! Using Garage Band, our music

class at PC has been learning new techniques to create music and learn some new

skills. Stay tuned for this semester-long project where they will produce their own song and music video.

Speech + Debate

Mr. Tom Vavra

The Pomona Catholic Speech and Debate Team has performed well during the 2020-2021 forensic season capturing many medals at the various speech and debate tournaments, which are virtual this academic year. Under the coaching of Head Coach Tom Vavra (1) and Assistant Coach Jaden Wood, Class of 2019 (2), the Pacers dominated the La Reina High School Speech Invitational in December. The big sisters have inspired the little sisters of the Class of 2024 to strive for excellence bringing energy and enthusiasm to the speech program. Co-captains Brooklyn Rosa ‘22 (3) and Kailyn Wood ‘21(4) now prepare the speech team for the state qualifiers.

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