Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Thursday, April 14, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Reflections Winners for the 2015-2016 El Diamante High School Reflections Arts Program received their awards today at a PTSA ceremony held in the career center at lunch time.
California State PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education. We encourage students to pursue artistic expression through participation in National PTA’s Reflections Art Program.
Since 1969, the Reflections Program has encouraged millions of students from throughout California and across the nation to create works of art. At PTA schools in California, 46,327 students participated in this year’s program.
The Reflections Program provides a venue for students to create and be recognized for original works of art based on a student inspired pre-selected theme. It also serves to increase community awareness of how important arts is in education. This year’s theme was, “Let Your Imagination Fly".
Literature:
1st Place, Vivian Rose Zaragoza
2nd Place, Rayelyn Mallari
3rd Place, Cheyanne Thornton
Visual Arts:
1st Place, Emily Lambert
2nd Place, Isaiah Hamilton
3rd Place, Hugo Mendoza
Photography:
1st Place, Emily Caposella
2nd Place, Kayla Bryson
3rd Place, Kalee Prillwitz
The 2016 – 2017 theme is “What Is Your Story?”
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Court rules against releasing CDE CALPADS database
In a welcome step in the right direction, Federal Judge Kimberley Mueller ruled that the California Department of Education (CDE) will not have to release its largest database — called the “California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System” or “CALPADS” — which contains the most sensitive, personal and vulnerable information on California’s current and former public-school students.
The order does not address the type of information CDE can or cannot release if requested by the plaintiffs or whether any of that information can be redacted. The judge’s decision was supported by all parties who will be working together over the next month to determine a process.
While California State PTA is not a party to these legal proceedings, the organization is on record calling for a balance of data with privacy. We will keep you updated with any further information regarding these legal proceedings.
COURT RECEIVES ‘VOLUMINOUS’ NUMBERS OF OBJECTION FORMS
At the related hearing, Judge Mueller noted she has received “voluminous” numbers of objection forms from parents and students concerned about the possible release of personal information. While the forms are not opt-out forms and will not be considered by the court as such, she emphasized that the objection forms reinforced the need to protect students’ information. Concerned parents and students who attend or attended California public schools since Jan. 1, 2008, may still submit forms. Objection forms will be accepted until April 1. Forms received will be included in the court’s official documentation.
Objection Forms Accepted Until April 1
UPDATE: SEND THE ONE FORM PER STUDENT ONLY TO THE COURT
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the Objection to Disclosure of Student Information and Records:
1. Download the form — available in English and Spanish:
2. Mail the completed form, one for each student, exactly as required to:
United State District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller c/o Clerk of the Court
Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.
The deadline to submit objection forms and make your voice heard is April 1. Do not fax or email the form, and do not phone or message – only hard-copy forms will be accepted.Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.
Recent News
- San Jose Mercury News: Court rules California Department of Education will not need to release its large database to plaintiffs.
- Sacramento Bee Opinion by California State PTA, CSBA and ACSA: Court should protect privacy of California students
- Sacramento Bee: Parents alarmed after hearing about California student data transfer
- USA Today: California judge allows data release on 10 million students
- Redding Record Searchlight: Questions linger amid student data-release
- EdSource: Ability to opt out uncertain in lawsuit requiring student data release
- Downey Beat: Judge orders release of public-school students’ Social Security numbers
- Marin Independent Journal: Parents in Marin and the state worry over student data release
- KXTV: Judge allows release of information on 10 million California students
- KCRA: Ruling raises objections to release of California students’ personal data
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Your Child’s Personal Information Is Being Released: Voice Your Objection NOW
Your child’s personal information is being released: Voice your objection NOW
A February federal court ruling is requiring the California Department of Education to release all personal data — even including names and Social Security numbers — on general and special education students since Jan. 1, 2008: more than 10 million students including your child’s information. Take action now to voice your objection to releasing your child’s personal information!
What you can do right now: Voice your objection
UPDATE: SEND THE ONE FORM PER STUDENT ONLY TO THE COURT
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the Objection to Disclosure of Student Information and Records:
1. Download the form — available in English and Spanish: at capta.org
2. Mail the completed form, one for each student, exactly as required to:
United State District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller c/o Clerk of the Court
Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.
The deadline to submit objection forms and make your voice heard is April 1. Do not fax or email the form, and do not phone or message – only hard-copy forms will be accepted.Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.
WHAT CALIFORNIA STATE PTA IS DOING
It’s hard to fathom that a judge would allow such an overexposure of children’s information. While California State PTA is not part of the court ruling, we are exploring other avenues to delay, reduce or possibly reverse the release of so much of our children’s personal information. California State PTA has a long history of protecting and upholding students’ privacy rights, and today is no different. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more- Read our media statement at capta.org
MORE INFORMATION
In April 2012, the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE) alleging non-compliance by local education agencies with special education laws. The suit also alleges the CDE fails to monitor, investigate and correct such non-compliance in accordance with the law.
While this lawsuit called for students’ general demographic information, a federal court has just ruled that CDE must release all data — even including names and Social Security numbers — it has collected on general and special education students since Jan. 1, 2008 – more than 10 million students.
- Find out more from the CDE.
- Read the California Department of Education’s media statement
- Sacramento Bee: Parents alarmed after hearing about California student data transfer
Friday, February 5, 2016
EDHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP
El
Diamante High School PTSA
2015-2016 Scholarship Applications
are now available in EDHS Student Services office.
1. Must be a current PTSA (Parent
Teacher Student Association) member for a minimum of 30 days.
2. GPA of at least 2.5.
3. Plan to attend a two or four year
college in the fall of 2016.
4. Must submit proof of college
acceptance, if awarded the scholarship.
5. DEADLINE: Friday, April 1, 2016, by 3:30p.m.
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