Author: Mathis, Todd (tmathis@psusd.us)

Important Dates

October
9th / 10th No School
11th vocational college field trip
17th Financial aid information night
24th College of the desert field trip
November
20th-24th no school Fall Break

Edward Wenzlaff Education Center
11625 West Drive
Desert Hot Springs
760-329-3330

Mt. San Jacinto
High School - DHS
@ Edward Wenzlaff Education Center

2017-18 Vol. 1

October 4th, 2018

Is High School The End Of My Education?

Some students think their days of school are over after high school. While this may prove true for some students, many will continue to study at a community college or vocational school when high school is completed. There are many good reasons to continue to study and learn as you enter adulthood. Here are a few:
To achieve a higher quality of life for you and your family. Students with more training and education are able to provide a better future for themselves and their children. They have more opportunities in an unstable economy.
Self-discovery and exploring new opportunities. When attending school or training, you will have chances to try new things and meet new people. You will learn what you enjoy and what are your strengths.
Increase earning potential. If you continue your education and training, you can earn on average $20,000 more per year than a high school graduate.
Learn self-discipline and independence. Continuing you education places you in an environment where you will learn skills needed to be successful in life. Your success will be a result of your hard-work and good choices. You will be responsible for yourself, your space, and your success.
Make your parents happy. Parents are supportive and strive for their children to have more and accomplish more than they have. Continuing your education recognizes their support and makes them proud.
Is high school the end..? It doesn’t have to be. Stop by and see your Counselor to learn more about opportunities after high school.

Field Trips for October

Two trips are planned for October that you do not want to miss.
October 11th, students from MSJ-CC and MSJ-DHS will be attending the Vocational / Technical School Career Fair at Indio Fairgrounds. Students will attend a pizza party at the MSJ-CC campus before arriving at the Career Fair in Indio.
October 24th, students are invited to visit the College of the Desert campus and learn about Vocational / Technical training programs available at the Palm Desert campus.
Both of the trips are free for students. Call the school or see Mr. Mathis for more information.

Attendance Prizes

You can win prizes just for being at school on-time. Teachers are giving a raffle ticket to students who arrive to 1st period on time. This ticket is entered into a drawing that happens every Friday. Students have the chance to win McDonald’s coupons, Subway gift cards, movie passes, free hair cut, and more.
While it is exciting to win a prize, it is even more important be at school on-time and ready to work. Research has shown that student attendance is the most important factor in student success. At MSJ-DHS, we are trying to move faster so students can recover and repair credits. Your success depends on good attendance and working hard.
A prize for showing up on time is something not everyone will win, but you can all be winners if you show up, work hard, and complete your high school requirements. A high school diploma is better than any prize you could win on a Friday.

Edward Wenzlaff Education Center is part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. It houses the DHS location of Mt. San Jacinto High School, Desert Learning Academy, PSUSD Parent Center, and PSUSD Mental Health office. In addition, College of the Desert has classrooms and a Student Services office on the campus.

PSUSD Family Engagement Center

Palm Springs Unified School District has a Family Engagement Center located at Edward Wenzlaff in DHS. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Some of the goals of the center are increasing opportunities for the community to be involved in local education and increasing opportunities for adult/parent education.
The center offers many services to parents, students, and families. These include parenting and educational workshops, helping with school forms, assistance with school and district websites, computer access for educational purposes, professional development for parents, and more.
Check out their website at www.parentcenterpsusd.com for more information and a schedule of events. And, feel free to stop by some day and see their facility at Edward Wenzlaff.

Employment Skills For Your First Job

Are you looking for that first job? Employers know that high school students do not have a long work history, yet they have some skills that they would like to see in a future part-time employee.
Communication Skills. The ability to interact with customers and fellow employees.
Dependable / Responsible. Show up on-time and complete your job.
Quick Learner. Learn your new job quickly and do not be afraid to ask questions.
Teamwork. You do not always get to pick your team members. Learn to get along and work together.
Technology. Show your computer skills and ability to learn technology.