Parents and/or guardians who do not know their student's school of residence should check our School Site Locator to input their street address and learn the elementary school their child will attend. 

Enrollment packets and information will continue to be available on the district website and each elementary school. Those who need assistance determining their school of residence can contact the neighborhood school site or the Student Services Department at (909) 580-5000 ext. 6580.

The purpose of the Home Choice Program is to provide an optional K - 8^th grade public education for families educating their children at home. Home Choice is built around an independent study model and acts as a support system to parents. Home schooling parents desiring a complete curriculum, testing, tutoring, certificated teacher support and legal accountability will benefit from this program. Call 909-580-5828 for more information.

The Colton Joint Unified School District APPLE Scholarship Foundation is seeking applicants for two vacancies on its Board of Directors. The foundation was formed by district employees in 2001 and over the years has awarded approximately $250,000 in scholarships to district students and children of district employees, through voluntary payroll deductions and other fundraising efforts.

The seven-member board meets quarterly and currently has two openings. Community members and district employees are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17. For question, contact Katie Orloff at katie_orloff@cjusd.net or (909) 580-6503.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson launched a new Career and College Exploration and Planning Web portal at the end of the last school year. 

The California Career Center at www.calcareercenter.org is available to help students navigate high school and explore/plan for post high school options.

Free student accounts to create and track a Career Action Plan
http://www.calcareercenter.org/Portfolio/Login  

Student activities available for educators to use with students.
http://www.calcareercenter.org/Home/Content?contentID=251

Golfers are needed to help raise scholarship funds to support the students of the Colton Joint Unified School District.  The APPLE Scholarship Foundation will hold its 8th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 11 at Shandin Hills Golf Club in San Bernardino.  The tournament is scheduled for a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Registration is $80 for a single golfer or $300 for a foursome. Entry includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and the awards luncheon. All proceeds fund scholarships for district students.  For those interested in becoming a sponsor, donations may be tax deductible. For information on how to participate as a golfer or as a sponsor, contact Katie Orloff at (909) 580-6503 or katie_orloff@cjusd.net by Friday, May 3.

Manuel Baltierra of the District Attorney's Office will be offering 3 Parent Project sessions during the 2012-2013 school year.  www.parentproject.com  The classes offer parents strategies for dealing with difficult children and teens. Each session lasts 10 weeks and are FREE!  Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 5-8 p.m.

The Spring session will be held at Grand Terrace High School and runs from April 2 - May 21, 2013.  Download the flyer for the Fall session at BHS (English / Spanish). Parents sign up directly with Manuel Baltierra. Mbaltierra@sbcda.org  Project Coordinator-(909)386-8510

General
AVID Online 
AP Central-Advanced Placement 
District Web Mail
Edusoft
OdysseyWare (Student access to courses from home)
Smart Find Express (Absence Reporting System)
TeleParent

California Department of Education
API-Academic Performance Index CDE
AYP-Adequate Yearly Performance CDE 
CAHSEE-CA High School Exit Exam CDE 
Content Standards CDE 
Curriculum Frameworks CDE 
Physical Fitness Testing CDE 
Publications CDE

Common Core Standards
Common Core State Standards Resources
Common Core State Standards (download)
Common Core en Español
Common Core Implementation Video Series
CDE on iTunes U
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium: Preliminary Test Blueprints

Community
Colton Library
Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center
Grand Terrace Library

Zangle
Zangle: StudentConnect 
Zangle: TeacherConnection 

Facilities Construction Updates
CJUSD's Capital Improvement Program, made possible by community-approved bond Measures B & G, continues to make great strides.  While students and teachers at Bloomington High School moved into their new Claude "Bud" Johnston Math & Science Buildings last October, the district's other three major projects continue to progress.

Facilities Construction Projects 
The 2012-13 school year marks the opening of two new school campuses in CJUSD, Grand Terrace High School and Joe Baca Middle School, as well as the new Math & Science Building at Colton High School. Together with Bloomington High School's Claude "Bud" Johnston Math & Science Building completed in fall 2011, this marks the fulfillment of four major construction projects funded by community-supported Measures B & G.

Also during 2012-13, CJUSD will a number of modernization project at schools throughout the district, including Crestmore, Grant, Lincoln and Lewis elementary schools.

These and other projects are featured regularly in the Facilities Program Update and our Project Update.  For more detailed  information, reports or to submit a bid on a project, visit our Capital Improvement Program website.

Budget Update 
The Board of Education and management continue to take steps to deal with our current economic crisis.  A Budget Update Newsletter  gives the latest information to keep the community informed. A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section has also been posted with the opportunity to ask questions.

The 2012-13 school year marks the opening of two new school campuses in CJUSD, Grand Terrace High School and Joe Baca Middle School, as well as the new Math & Science Building at Colton High School. Together with Bloomington High School's Claude "Bud" Johnston Math & Science Building completed in fall 2011, this marks the fulfillment of four major construction projects funded by community-supported Measures B & G.

Also during 2012-13, CJUSD will a number of modernization project at schools throughout the district, including Crestmore, Grant, Lincoln and Lewis elementary schools.

Thank you for your interest in the Colton Joint Unified School District
Please send questions or comments to: Cyndie_Marksbury@cjusd.net
Colton Joint Unified School District 1212 Valencia Drive Colton, CA 92324 (909)580-5000