Tech Futures at Emery HS
We are looking for student volunteers to help make the old timers at Emery get up to speed. Earn community service hours for graduation and build your own capacity, as a student tech support person for the upcoming school year. Impinge being able to help a teacher project, a student connect and a visitor capable of getting online or printing out something of need. You must have the grades for this task (open to all grade levels) because you may be called out during a class to help one of our tech challenges become tech victory!
Twice as much Opportunity
Twice a week, the school day extends by an hour or more to help our students help themselves. Tuesday and Thursday, teachers in most subjects stay after to assist students on assignments, allow them to retake tests or to do basic maintenance and support, allowing them to catch up, clarify cloudy concepts or even to get ahead. We are excited to launch the second semester support this Tuesday and Thursday and for the Tuesdays and Thursdays to follow.
Reach for the Stars, Spartans
Seniors who are African American boys have the opportunity to earn up to $5,000 in scholarship money this spring. Emery High is being encouraged to have our best and brightest apply. Students who graduate with a sufficient credits and complete an essay which talks about their journey. If awarded, there is a ceremony and awards night, but we imagine that that is a small price to pay for getting a prize for graduation,
Spartan Spirit Wear on Sale
If you love being a part of Emery High now you can show the world. We just got in the best looking t-shirts, hats and swag featuring our school's unique look. Deck yourself out in support of Emery softball, soccer, basketball or cross country. With each shirt selling for $25, you can get the whole set for $100. We have hats and more gear and they come in all sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL and they are here in the front office for you to admire and then purchase. Show the world that you are an Emery Spartan
E is For Excellence
Varsity athletes are the Best. If you make it to the end of your season, maintaining grades and displaying best sportsmanship, you are in line to win a Varsity letter. This Fall, it is all about Football, Cheer, Volleyball and Cross Country. We are rooting for eligibility, work ethics and success for all the Spartans. You will recognize them by their letters.
Lights, Camera, Action
Ms. Crichlow's Digital Photography class keeps getting better. The students are being introduced to the concept of mastering light in order to get the best shots. Here is an opening day assignment, where students are being tasked to first set up their digital cameras, then work with filters, and place the object of their attention in a flattering light. Add filters, and shadows and you've got something to be proud of. And this is just the beginning of another winning project developing.
Be a part of something Honorable
Emery High School has been part of the California Scholarship Foundation since 1933. And during that time, it has asked students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors to demonstrate that they have earned good grades in their most academic courses. The due date is April 15, so grab an application form and get it filled out with your academic record and if you qualify, (and you can do so for all six semesters beginning sophomore year) you can earn special honors for graduation in addition to making a great boost to your resume.
Going to State!
Lamontay Joyner and Garrett Mack carry the hopes of Emery athletes to the highest level. Both runners qualified for the prestigious State Tournament this weekend at Santa Rosa's Montgomery High School. Both short distance stars, a top three finish will get the boys another round to test themselves against the elite. We are Spartan proud of our sprinters and coach Todd Kane-Ross who got them here.
Graduation Requirements230 Credits
A--English 4 years (40 Credits) B- Math 3 years (30 credits) C-Science 2 years (20 credits) D-Social Studies 3 years (30 Credits) E-World Language 2 years (20 Credits) F-Visual Performing Arts 1 year (10 Credits) G-Electives (60 credits) Physical Education 2 years (20 Credits) Spring Sings (and shows)
One of our favorite calendar events of the year is here. It is the Art and Music Showcase, and it features all of the work that students have put in this year. Ms. Ruff and Ms. Crichlow's kids submit tons of great art, while Mr. Salvatore's band provides the soundtrack for a night to remember. We invite everyone from our Emery community to take a moment and reflect on the way that art infuses everything we do, and skilled and learning artists lay out a pathway for the future.
It's always the right time for Trigonometry
Emery has always made a big investment in math and if you want to know how big--just ask one of the students who can probably calculate it for you. We went visiting on the second day of this unit of study and Mr. Herrera put all hands on deck to show students that sine, cosine and the whole world of trig is not beyond the grasp of his hard working students. Our goal: to have every student math proficient by the time they walk the stage and even dreamier, that the students embrace and love the journey to get there.
Cooking Club makes Stuffed Pasta Shells so Good
Food Memories come to life
Mr. Maloles' Creative writing class was tasked to recreate some memories of a meaningful food memory, and wow, did sophomore Melody Hatch, knock it out of the part with this deep and emotional reminiscence of Mom's spaghetti. Go to Emery Ink and read this and other pieces put together during the school year by Emery High's best writers and photographers. We will publish another food memoir soon, and you will be reflecting back, we think, on moments of your own, when food and memory make sensory activation come to life.
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Artist of the Week: Isaiah Ashford
The brief is Photo Safari, and he focused on the adjective "liquid." His image captures a suspended stream of water mid‑air, illuminated by sunlight, highlighting motion, clarity, and texture. It’s a strong visual example of how a single moment can express an abstract adjective with precision and artistry. Isaiah’s work shows excellent timing and awareness of light, and it offers a great model for students who are exploring how to translate descriptive language into visual form.
Spartan seniors save the best for last
The boys volleyball team overcame adversity galore. And finished the season with three straight victories, winding up with three 3-0 sweeps in a row, wrapping up their campaign with a smashing sweep of Cristo del Rey and bringing honor and glory to everyone who made this happen. One last round of applause for the team--Jamie Parham, Kevin Herrera, Keyarreon Keys, Xavion Ruffin, Daniel Phillips and Cameron Nguyen. Great kids, heroic season
Summer Sustainability
Make summer a time to bring social justice to the community. Earn hours of credit and get yourself some amazing resume material. The deadline for the sustainability project is May 15, and in addition to the good works, you will be able to earn a stipend toward your certification as well. Make the most of your summer months and help your community at the same time.
Make the future start when we return
Emery girls volleyball had a great start to launch the program. The girls are going to be amongst our first members of the TCAL starting in the Fall. Side in! We are going to be taking the month of May off to rest up for what promises to be a blitz of work starting June 1. A new coach, some new players and a new shot at creating Emery memories.
A taste of the Best
The best of the best. Our school cafeteria is a cut above. And Ms. Parham and the crew are creating the lineup of dreams for the week of June 1. A selection of the five "favorite" breakfast items and lunch menu will make it a summer to remember. We will do the "reveal" soon, so that you can enjoy vicariously what we get to dine on daily. It was tough choosing just five, but that's what makes an All-Star!
Show Time(s)
Theater is back! And Emery High School is part of the whole unified school district production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" our first school play in years. Teacher, Mr. Woodruff has a crew of actors, stagehands and support staff, including work from our Art teachers making this magic moment come to life. It's a one day blitz on Thursday May 22, and if you miss out, there are no rain checks. When the curtain rises, we want you there in the front row.
The Chance to Dance
Prom is coming, and it would not be the same without you. Come solo, with friends or a date, but anyway you choose, come to Prom! Our friends at the senior center are transforming the space into something magical and our food service crew will make sure that you eat like royalty for the night too. The price is right-$75 if you buy by May 22, with the cost going up to $85 if you wait until the last minute. Emery has everything you would want for a great evening, especially if we have you.
Testing, Testing
This Spring is the season for assessments. The students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes have their end of year exams in their subjects starting in May. All of Emery juniors return to state testing the same season: The CAASPP has a pair of tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. And a single test in Science. They are a blend of multiple choice and essay style tests. These are the tests that help to create a reputation for school success. We want to give our students the best opportunity to thrive. We are going to provide three hour times for each test and proctor it in a neutral room. The best of luck to all our exam takers this season.
Where you are going....
Emery High School students ALL qualify for free bus transportation during the year. Did you know that until age 19, they also all qualify for free travel over the summer. Add that tp 50% off on BART and you are talking about a season to remember. Make sure to apply now, as it takes some time to process, but if you do, you will have a full license to travel wherever you need to be around the Bay for a very affordable (and Free!) cost
Sew Good to Learn
Every Thursday after school, Ms. Ruff opens her classroom to parents, teachers, students and staff to master the hand skills that still kill. Learn to do crochet or use a sewing machine. That or knitting will allow you to do some home fixes, maybe delight someone with a project you created on your own or find a new passion.
Share our Fortune
Ms. Tonya and crew are once more providing a helping hand. This Thursday, the Social Justice crew and her volunteers will be readying the high school and elementary for a food giveaway. Our students get community service hours and the joy of helping others, and our community gets sustenance and support when they need it most. We are grateful and hopeful for this program to stay connected. It has been a lifesaver
Get to Work (Experience)
Every Wednesday from now until the end of the school year, we are fortunate to have Ms. Meilani, who is here to help students make connections between school and work. She is taking the place of Ms. Michelle (out on family leave) to assist Emery High School students in their quest to enter the trades as well as making college connections to make good-paying jobs a reality. We are delighted to have you drop in or make an appointment to make something special happen on campus and in the workplace, too
The Sound of Silence: Emery policy move
The state of California has a policy that goes into full effect in July of 2026 and Emery High School is going to be ready. We are spending the Spring researching the best way to apply the law. We are going to announce to all of our school stakeholders the approach that suits us best. Our hope is that this will be a move that benefits everyone. We recognize that this will be an adjustment and, we are going to articulate what the changes are looking like, our enforcement and what we plan to do to help students who have grown accustomed to having a cell phone at the ready. We will use the fourth quarter to introduce and prepare our school for this new move.
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