Upcoming Dates
4/27 Harlem Wizards Game (RUHS)
4/30 Creative Life Mapping Webinar
5/5 College-Who Gets in and Why Seminar (Author, Jeff Selingo)
5/7 Work Green Earn Green Webinar
5/10 El Camino College Dual Enrollment Workshop
7/8-11th Cheer Camp
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AP EXAMS
Hello AP Families,
This message is to provide important information for students and families who are taking AP tests coming up shortly in May. Please see the information below for details. The full list of AP Exam Terms and Conditions provided by College Board are available HERE.
Where do I go for my test?
Check-In Times for Testing
- Morning Tests – check in time is 7:30am at the testing location (see attachment for testing location)
- Afternoon Tests – check in time is 12:30pm at the testing location (see attachment for testing location)
Where do I go after my test?
- Morning Tests – Students who are testing in the morning sessions will be excused from 0-period classes but are expected to attend their afternoon scheduled classes. When released from the test, you can begin your lunch time, but cannot leave campus unless you have an off grounds pass from afternoon classes.
- Afternoon Tests – Students who are testing in the afternoon session will be excused from their 3rd or 4th period classes at 12:00pm for early lunch, but are expected to attend their 0, 1st/2nd, and 3rd/4th period classes before 12:00pm dismissal time for lunch. Child Nutrition will be able to start serving students at 12:00pm.
How do I prepare for digital/hybrid testing?
- Prepare your Chromebook
- Log in to your school-issued Chromebook at least two weeks (by Monday, April 21) before your first AP exam to ensure your school account is working.
- Test the keyboard on your school-issued Chromebook to ensure there are no keystroke delays and all keys are working properly.
- Run an OS update on your school-issued Chromebook at least two weeks before your first AP exam to ensure your Chromebook is up to date.
- Remove any unnecessary extensions from your school-issued Chromebook.
- Visit the Library as soon as you encounter a problem with your Chromebook that you cannot fix by following the steps above.
- Practice taking digital/hybrid tests on the Bluebook app
- Test Bluebook on your device.
- Open Bluebook on your device and click Test Your Device at the top right of the sign-in page to make sure your device meets requirements.
- If your device does not meet the requirements, come to the Library Chromebook desk ASAP
- Sign in to the app with your College Board account.
- On the Bluebook homepage, locate your upcoming exam under Your Tests.
- Visit the Practice on Bluebook page for instructions on how to practice taking a digital/hybrid AP exam on your school-issued Chromebook. Please note Bluebook is already installed on your Chromebook and updates automatically.
- Practice testing with accommodations
- If you are approved for accommodations with College Board, they will be applied to your digital/hybrid tests. When you log in to Bluebook, you will see a personal information screen that lists your name and any accommodations you’re approved for. Important: While taking practice tests in Bluebook, every student is welcome to toggle on and experiment with certain built-in accommodations (text-to-speech, screen readers, etc.). However, practicing with accommodations does NOT mean you are approved to take an actual assessment with those accommodations. You are encouraged to check with your counselor if you are unclear on the status of your accommodations approval.
- Visit the Accommodations for Digital AP Exams page to learn how common accommodations will be administered for digital/hybrid tests.
- Some assistive technology may require special configuration. See the Accommodations and Assistive Technology page, and reach out to your student’s case manager with questions.
- Make sure you know which of your AP exams are fully digital (completed entirely in the Bluebook app) and which exams are hybrid (multiple-choice completed in Bluebook app, free-response section completed in paper free-response booklet). View the list of digital and hybrid AP exams here.
What should I bring to my testing location?
- Your Chromebook and charger (bring Chromebook fully charged) - You will be required to use your school-issued Chromebook on the day of the AP exam. You will not be allowed to use a personal device.
- Personal portable charger (optional to charge Chromebook throughout test)
- 2 pens – blue or black ink only (for hybrid exams)
- Calculator, with fresh batteries, if allowed for the specific exam (you cannot share calculators)
- Straight edge, if allowed for the specific exam
- Snack – must be in clear “zip lock” style bag, save snack for break time
- Water – Only liquid allowed in the testing room
What am I NOT allowed to bring to my testing location?
- A personal device for digital/hybrid testing
- Scratch Paper
- Cell Phones
- Smart Watches
- Watches that beep or have alarms
- Non-RUHS Chromebooks/Laptop/iPads
- Any wearable technology
- Any listening or recording devices
- Cameras
- Ear Plugs or Ear Buds
- Pencil cases, or Backpacks or bags of any kind
What am I NOT allowed to do during and after testing?
- Attempt to cheat or otherwise gain an unfair advantage
- Attempt to gain access to or information about the exam
- Share AP Exam content during or after the AP Exam through any means, including, but not limited to, email, text messages, phone calls, photographs, social media, or the internet.
Good luck on your AP exam(s)! We know you have worked hard for this moment and wish you the best of luck!
RUHS Administration
ATHLETICS
Check out our Athletics event calendar below and Come Cheer on Our SEA HAWK ATHLETES!
Calendar Widget (cifsshome.org)
CHEER
Redondo Jr. Cheer Summer Camp July 8th-11th 9AM to 2PM. Join us for a week filled with Fun & Memories! See attached flyer to sign up.
BELL SCHEDULE REMINDER
There will be a change to our bell schedule on the following dates:
- Monday, May 12
- Monday, June 2
Previously scheduled to start at 9:25 am, these four dates will now follow the “8:30 am Stacked (A) Schedule” available on the Bell Schedule tab of our school website. There will be no zero period on these days.
On our school website, the RUHS SY 24-25 Weekly Calendar and RUHS SY 24-25 Community Calendar have also been updated to reflect the bell schedule changes on the four dates noted above.
We will communicate reminders to the community in advance of each date.
EVENTS
Join us for this incredible family event: Harlem Wizards vs. Team Redondo April 27, 2025 at 3pm at REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL GYM!
Watch an incredible basketball show RIGHT IN OUR OWN BACKYARD! NO LONG DRIVES, NO TRAFFIC, NO PRICEY TICKETS- JUST GOOD FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Expect brand-new players, hilarious skits that will have you rolling with laughter, and an UNBELIEVABLE opposing team!
That's right! Our very own Redondo Beach heroes – police officers, firefighters, principals, teachers, and staff from across the district – are stepping up to challenge the Wizards! This is going to be the showdown of the year!
This event WILL SELL OUT! Don't be left wishing you had grabbed tickets! Secure your spot NOW and get ready for an afternoon of pure, unadulterated entertainment! This is the biggest event of the year, and you won't want to miss a single second!
Link for tickets (tickets start at $18 for students, this is a fundraiser for Parras Middle School)
https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/redondo beach ca 04-27-25-06-30pm/
NEST
Class of 2025 Senior Scholarship Opportunities (New!)
Seniors: Check out local and national scholarship opportunities through this link. You will be responsible for submitting all required documents by the application due date. Be sure to check this page often as new scholarship opportunities will be posted. Upcoming scholarship deadlines: Redondo Beach Teachers Association (5/9), Volunteer Center of South Bay (5/16), HVAC Scholarship (5/31)
New Scholarship Opportunity for RUHS Students!
Starting with the Class of 2026, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful (KEB), a local environmental organization, is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors. To qualify, students must volunteer at least three times at a Saturday Sweep event before applying in February of senior year.
Saturday Sweep Details:
- When: First Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM
- Where: Meet at I Street on the Esplanade
- Next Event: Saturday, May 3rd
- More Info: https://keeptheesplanadebeautiful.org/
Come out, help keep our beaches beautiful and earn your way toward a scholarship!
Impact Internships Summer 2025 STEM Immersion Programs
Impact Internships is offering virtual STEM immersion programs over nine Saturday afternoons from June 7th to August 2nd. In our Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP) high school students hear from health professional speakers as they learn about the academic, research and professional care settings of the health sciences field. In our Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP), students explore the changing world of technology as we hear from tech professionals and explore fields such as coding, web development, software, and user design. In our Engineering Immersion Program (E-IP) we explore subjects such as chemical, civil and computer engineering.
The application deadline for all three programs is May 18th. All programs are free for students whose families qualify for the Free and Reduced lunch program and a low fee for all other students. Please refer to the attached flyer or impactinternships.org for additional information.
PROM PROMO
Shine on for PROM! Nail Specials now offering 10% off all services. Every purchase RUHS receives 10% proceeds back.
J’s Art Nail Lounge
214 Avenida Del Norte
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
RSVP: 310-504-0699 or 424-495-5119
PHOTOGRAPHY
Are you a photographer or love taking photos? An emerging professional or someone looking to take their visual or digital content up a notch? Come meet other photographers and artists! Bring a portfolio or existing content--meet and talk with other emerging professionals, budding small businesses or entrepreneurs looking for a competitive edge and digital best practices.
Stop by photo club in room 163 Thursdays at lunch. Advance your visual game."
SURVEY
The purpose of the LCAP Feedback Survey is to gather information and input regarding current programs and services within the Redondo Beach Unified School District as we plan for the future needs of our students. There is one survey where each educational partner will complete the section that pertains to them. The survey is open Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 16. See attached flyer
TUTORING
Keep your grades soaring high by asking for help if you need it!
We have teacher representatives available from different subjects to help answer questions, review concepts, and get you organized!
Click here to see before school, lunch, and after school tutoring opportunities!
WEBINARS/TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
- The 2025 Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is officially open! This free fellowship designed for high school youth, is a 12-month exploratory program that starts with paid, virtual summer tech training followed by monthly college & career mentorship and workshops. Students will also receive support with foundational career readiness and skills like resume building, mock interviewing, and networking. Here is the direct application link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5050142. The deadline to register is May 15, 2025.
- TreePeople is hosting a "Work Green, Earn Green" webinar on Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for high school students interested in exploring green career pathways. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register.
- Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College. We are excited to invite you to an engaging conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Jeff Selingo on Monday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the RUHS Auditorium. Author of Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College
- In collaboration with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Creative Life Mapping is now accepting applications from high school students for the second cycle of Green Careers Pathways Fellowship Program. Please use the rsvp link below to attend an informal meeting on April 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Green Career Pathways Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
- The South Bay Workforce Investment Board will host a virtual series of Career Workshops designed to help students gain essential job skills starting on Monday, April 21. Seahawks, get ready to take your future to the next level! Join us for a series of interactive career workshops designed to help you gain essential job skills and build a strong foundation for success. Don't miss out! Please see the attached flier for more information and to register.
- Dual Enrollment Workshop-Get a head start on college while you are still in high school! In conjunction with El Camino College, Assemblymember Muratsuchi will host a Dual Enrollment Workshop for K-12 students and their families who are interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to Noon in the El Camino College East Dining Room. Bring your family and friends to learn how to save money and time by getting a head start on your college education by enrolling in classes that count for high school and college credit! Learn if you qualify to see what steps you should take to start receiving college credit throughout your high school education! Please see the attached flier for more information and to register for the event.
WELLNESS CENTER
Have you or your teen watched the new Netflix show, Adolescence, and thought, “I know someone like this” or “How do I help my friend who keeps watching red pill or other extremist content?” On Thursday, May 1st at lunch, all students are welcome to join world-renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, to learn about early warning signs for extremist behaviors and how to help friends they are worried about. This workshop takes place in the RUHS Wellness Center and pizza will be provided to the first 25 people who join us.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!