Student of Month Winners for Dec/Jan “CARING”

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their teachers for demonstrating the Character Counts trait of “CARING”:

• Q.U.E.S.T. - Sandra Duarte
• A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E. - Avery Hazard
• Fusion- Katherine Butler
• Trailblazers - Adriana Hernandez
• Team Excellence - Brooke Boron
• Pacesetters - Derek Waldeck
• Adventurers - Hannah Miller

Congratulations to all! You are invited to a brunch in your honor this Friday, Feb.10th. Thank you for making Placerita a place where Character Counts!

Yearbook Ads

Dear Parents:

It is hard to imagine that in a few short months your student will be moving on from Placerita Junior High and joining the world of high school.  We are doing our best to put together a yearbook that will reflect the best memories of 2011-2012.    We want to include Parent-to-Student Ads that will allow parents the opportunity to express their pride at their student’s accomplishments in junior high and best wishes for success in high school.  These ads will include a photo and a message of up to thirty (30) words.  The cost of this ad will be $40...[more]

Have You Purchased Your Yearbook Yet?

If not, you can buy your's now for only $55. You can go online to the Placerita website (link is on the left under the Infinite Campus Link) or bring a check or cash into Ms. Paterson in the office. You have until February 16, then the price goes up to $65.

See Mrs. Tait for more info.

What a Spectacular Beginning to 2012!!!!

Placerita Music Department is proud to announce that 8th grader, Rebecca Eernisse, on euphonium has been selected to participate in the 2012 California All-State Junior High Honor Band. There were approximately 1600 students from schools throughout the state of California who auditioned for the 2012 All-State Honor Band this year. All- State Honor Band musicians will present a formal concert on Saturday, February 18, 2012 @ 8 p.m. at the Saroyan Theater in Fresno, CA.

CONGRATULATIONS REBECCA!!!! for receiving this most prestigious HONOR!!

Academy of the Canyons Fall Applications Available

AOC is a unique Hart District high school for the mature student seeking a challenging and rewarding educational experience that combines high school and college. Students attend both high school and college classes and have the opportunity to complete one year or more of college Tuition Free! See the flier for more info.

Hart District's "What's Good in Education"

School Vision and Mission

With “Pride in Excellence” as our motto, Placerita Junior High School’s staff, students, parents, and community will cooperate to serve the student, recognizing the unique characteristics of early adolescents. In a safe, caring, and healthy environment, we will prepare students with academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills to help them become positive, productive, capable citizens.

It is the vision of faculty, staff, and parents that the school mission statement will be achieved by establishing:

• A safe, orderly, and caring school environment that respects diversity and emphasizes tolerance of others.
• An environment that recognizes the value and potential of each student.
• An atmosphere that promotes teamwork among members of the school community.
• An academically challenging learning environment for all students.
• An environment that encourages students to mature socially and emotionally.
• An on-going process of review and evaluation.