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  • Welcome La Sierra Family and New Eagles,

    Welcome to La Sierra High School for the 2023-2024 school year. I am so honored to enter my fourth year as the proud principal of the best high school in Alvord Unified - La Sierra High School. We are so excited to have you here at La Sierra. I am hopeful and excited to plan an exciting school year for your student(s) and family. Our goal will continue to be to develop well-rounded members of our learning community and society, through a nurturing environment, allowing our students to thrive and continue to be the best students in the district. The teachers and staff at La Sierra High School are committed to ensuring your student not only graduates, but has multiple opportunities and options upon graduation including being A-G ready! This means we will be ensuring that your student is enrolled in courses that meet the A-G requirement so they are able to apply to California State Universities and the University of California system when they graduate.

    For the upcoming year, we will also focus on the following site goals:

    Explore different bell schedules and options for the 24-25 school year
    Ensure that daily instruction for your student is fun and engaging
    Ensure that your student has the support and interventions necessary to be successful - we will continue to have a Scholar Center, Wellness Center, and College & Career Center
    Ensure that we offer fun school events and monthly enrichment activities
    Families, we appreciate you entrusting your students to us and we will do everything we can to make sure they are ready for college, career, and life. This year we will be offering you more opportunities to engage in your student’s journey by providing you with more workshop sessions that include the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). To help support both your student and La Sierra High School, please partner with us in your student’s education by assisting with the following:

    Ensure your student(s) attends school every day & is on time
    Help your student plan and carry out a schedule for completing their homework
    Monitor student grades and attendance using the Aeries parent portal
    Communicate with your student’s teachers on a consistent basis
    Eagles, I am confident you will take ownership of your education and remember that you can find the support you will need on your educational journey here at La Sierra High School. Remember, success begins with you. We are all here to support, listen, care, and love you.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (951) 358-1725.

    Your Principal,

    Dr. Tania Cabeza

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    Agosto 2023

    Bienvenidos de nuevo familia de La Sierra y nuevas Águilas,

    Bienvenidos a la Escuela Secundaria La Sierra para el año escolar 2023-2024. Me siento muy honrada de ingresar a mi cuarto año como la directora orgullosa de la mejor escuela secundaria del Distrito Unificado Alvord: la Escuela Secundaria La Sierra. Estamos muy emocionados de tenerlo aquí en La Sierra. Tengo la esperanza y el entusiasmo de planificar un año escolar emocionante para su(s) estudiante(s) y su familia. Nuestro objetivo seguirá siendo desarrollar miembros integrales de nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje y sociedad, a través de un entorno enriquecedor, que permita a nuestros estudiantes prosperar y continuar siendo los mejores estudiantes del distrito. Los maestros y el personal de la Escuela Secundaria La Sierra están comprometidos a garantizar que su estudiante no solo se gradúe, sino que tenga múltiples oportunidades y opciones al graduarse, ¡incluso estar listo para A-G! Esto significa que nos aseguraremos de que su estudiante esté inscrito en cursos que cumplan con los requisitos A-G para que puedan postularse a las Universidades del Estado de California y al sistema de la Universidad de California cuando se gradúen.

    Para el próximo año, también nos centraremos en los siguientes objetivos del sitio:

       ● Explorar diferentes horarios de campana y opciones para el año escolar 24-25
       ● Asegurarnos de que la instrucción diaria para su estudiante sea divertida e interesante
       ● Asegurarnos de que su estudiante tenga el apoyo y las intervenciones necesarias para tener éxito; seguiremos teniendo un Centro Académico, Centro de Bienestar y Centro
    Universitario y de Carreras
       ● Asegurarnos de ofrecer eventos escolares divertidos y actividades mensuales de enriquecimiento

    Familias, apreciamos que nos confíen a sus estudiantes y haremos todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que estén listos para la universidad, la carrera y la vida. Este año le ofreceremos más oportunidades para que usted participe en el viaje educativo de su estudiante brindándole más sesiones de talleres que incluyen el Instituto de Padres para la Educación de Calidad (PIQE). Para ayudar a apoyar tanto a su estudiante como a la Escuela Secundaria La Sierra, asóciese con nosotros en la educación de su estudiante ayudando con lo siguiente:

       ● Asegúrese de que su(s) estudiante(s) asista(n) a la escuela todos los días y llegue a tiempo
       ● Ayude a su estudiante a planificar y llevar a cabo un horario para completar su tarea
       ● Monitorear las calificaciones y la asistencia de los estudiantes utilizando el portal para padres Aeries
       ● Comunicarse con los maestros de su estudiante de manera constante

    Aguilas, confío en que tomarás posesión de tu educación y recuerda que puedes encontrar el apoyo que necesitarás en tu viaje educativo aquí en la escuela Secundaria La Sierra. Recuerda, el éxito comienza contigo. Todos estamos aquí para apoyarte, escucharte, cuidarte y amarte.

    Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en llamarme al (951) 358-1725.

    Su directora,

    Dra. Tania Cabeza

     

    Responsibilities:

    • SSC
    • Personnel
    • 504s/SSTs - 11 & 12th
    • Site Budget
    • Community Relations
    • Professional Development & Collaboration
    • Site Leadership Team
    • Board Meetings
    • Bell Schedule/Calendar
    • SPSA
    • Family Engagement Center/PIQUE
    • ATSI
    • Student Handbook

    Senior Awards & Graduation
    Field Trips

  • Phone: (951) 358-1725

    Email: strawn.holmes@alvordschools.org
     

    For appointments, please contact:

    Celina Martinez, Bilingual Secretary II

    celina.martinez@alvordschools.org

    (951) 358-1725 ext. 611101

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Discipline Grades 9th &12th & Expulsions
    • Department Support/PLC
    • PE & Cadet Corp
    • World Languages
    • VAPA
    • Special Education IEPs 9th & 12th
    • SSTs/504s - 9th
    • AP Programs/Courses
    • Registration
    • Testing (all)
    • Athletics
    • Master Calendar Events
    • PBIS
    • Parent Conference Events/BTSN
    • Middle school road show recruitment events
    • School Website
    • Yearbook
  • Hello Eagle Families,  

    It is my sincere pleasure to serve the students, staff, and families of La Sierra High School!  

    I have been an educator for almost 20 years.  In that time, I have had the opportunity to teach in multiple states and in various roles.  If I have learned anything in my time as an educator, it is that I don’t want to ever stop striving to be better at what I do and I want to help others to do the same. 

    At La Sierra, I work together with our school counselors and support team to ensure that everything runs smoothly with scheduling, grades and classes. My office is located in the guidance building, so please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters.  I promise to do everything I can to support every student’s success, and to help them realize their unlimited potential.  

    I look forward to working with all the members of our Eagle family and I can’t wait to watch all our students SOAR!  

    Go Eagles!!  

    Brad Lyall


    Phone: (951)358-1725

    Email: brad.lyall@alvordschools.org
    Degrees and Certifications:

    B.A. in Mathematics
    B.S. in Secondary Education
    M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
    Single subject math credential
    Admin credential

    History:
    H.S. Math Teacher (14 yrs)
    Tutoring Center Director
    Intervention Coordinator
    Educational Consultant
    Authored a book on peer tutoring
    Academic Coach
    Intermediate AP

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Discipline 11th & Expulsions
    • Department Support/PLC
    • English
    • Math
    • Master Schedule
    • Counseling
    • College & Career Center (CCGI)
    • Health office
    • Enrollments/ In House Registration
    • Grades
    • Facilities & Williams Facilities
    • Records
    • Scholar Center & Tutors
    • Bond
    • Safety (Evac, drills, Safety Plan)
    • Grounds & Custodial needs

     

    For appointments, please contact:

    Celina Martinez, Bilingual Secretary II

    celina.martinez@alvordschools.org

    (951) 358-1725 ext. 611101

  • Hello Eagles,

    I am looking forward to this new school year with the La Sierra Eagles. I have years of experience as a high school administrator and am extremely excited about the amazing staff and students at La Sierra. 

    Dan Sage


    Responsibilities:

    • Discipline - 10th & 12th & Expulsions
    • Department Support/PLC
    • Career Technical
    • Academies
    • SE
    • Science
    • Social Science
    • Special Education IEPs - 10th & 11th
    • SSTs & 504s - 10th
    • Library
    • ELAC/ELD
    • Technology & Teacher HUB
    • Wellness center & Intervention center
    • Academies
    • Saturday School
    • DLI
    • Textbooks & Williams Textbooks
    • Attendance & Tardy sweeps
    • AVID
    • Food Services

     

    For appointments, please contact:

    Celina Martinez, Bilingual Secretary II

    celina.martinez@alvordschools.org

    (951) 358-1725 ext. 611101