April 9, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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Updated RJUHSD Guidance 3-26-21

Dear RJUHSD Community, 

The California Department of Public Health issued updated guidelines March 20, 2021, and we want to share how they will impact distancing in the classroom, performing arts and asymptomatic testing. 

Key aspects of distancing and quarantining include: 

• Allowing for three feet distancing in classrooms between students and maintaining six feet distancing between staff and students

• All asymptomatic close contacts are permitted to shorten the quarantine period at home to 10 days

• After 10 days at home, these close contact students may return to campus on Days 11-14 provided they adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Complete Screener 19 before coming to school

  • Wear a face covering at school 

  • Ideally, maintain social distance of six feet from others while on campus

  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces

  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer

  • Cover your cough and sneeze 

• View full guidelines here

Key aspects of performing arts guidelines include: 

• Band and dance teams can perform at football games

• Performing Arts can perform indoors or outdoors

• No spectators allowed for indoor performances

• View guidelines summary here

Key aspects of RJUHSD asymptomatic testing on campus include:  

• Only athletes are required to test for participation purposes

• Athletes can retest after an initial positive test and must have two negative nose swab results, each within 24 hours to overturn the initial positive test

• Performing arts may be required to test for indoor performances

• Testing on campus is available for students in unique circumstances and who seek testing services

• View guidelines summary here

Take Out Tobacco Week will be recognized April 6-10, 2021. Nicotine affects brain development, which can make it harder to learn and concentrate. Some of the brain changes are permanent and can affect your mood and ability to control your impulses as an adult. RJUHSD will build awareness with daily activities at each of our campuses.

We wish our families a healthy and relaxing spring break! We’ll see you all back Tuesday, April 6. 

Sincerely,

Jess Borjon, Interim Superintendent 

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March 19, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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RJUHSD_Weekly_COVID_Comms_Russian_March_19__2021.pdf

March 10, 2021

Dear RJUHSD Families,

We have exciting news to share! We are planning to return to school on August 11, 2021 in a full five day, pre-COVID bell schedule. RSVL Academy will not be an option for the 2021-22 school year. Families who are interested in an online-type of education program, Independence High School (IHS) is in the process of developing two e-learning options. 

The first is the blended model where students attend a few times per week with assigned teachers. The second is an exclusively online program where students attend in asynchronous schedule as part of a daily attendance plan. Links to a brochure which provides more details and sample schedules are available at the end of this message. Please read through the information and then click on the survey link below to answer which model you and your student would be interested in for the 2021-22 school year.  

If you wish to attend either IHS program in the 2021-22 school year, you must respond to this survey by March 15, 2021 (5:00 PM). If no choice is made, it will decrease the likelihood of having enough space for families in August as all our staffing plans are made in the spring.  

Please contact IHS Principal Ross Fernandes, rfernandes@rjuhsd.us or IHS Counselor Denise Burns, dburns@rjuhsd.us with questions. Here is a link to a video that aligns with the English version brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gL49_1kAG_XHIvpyssbN3g3YnewameWJ/view?usp=sharing

Inserts: 

a. English: https://issuu.com/fernandesr/docs/rjuhsd_online_survey_brochure

b. Spanish: https://issuu.com/fernandesr/docs/rjuhsd_online_survey_brochure_spanish  

c. Russian: https://issuu.com/fernandesr/docs/rjuhsd_online_survey_brochure_--_russian

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

March 8, 2021

Updated Guidance Impacts for COVID-19 Testing + Athletics

Dear RJUHSD Community, 

We have two updates to share with you pertaining to new guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding COVID-19 testing at schools and youth sports.  

COVID-19 Testing 

In our safety review process with CPDH, we learned we are expected to offer free, voluntary COVID-19 testing at the schools that are not able to maintain the four feet distancing guidelines. Starting March 15, 2021, we will begin offering students at Granite Bay, Roseville and Woodcreek high schools testing through the end of the school year.

Below are details of how it will work: 

• The tests are free to students. Private health insurance or Medi-Cal will cover costs.

• Testing locations will be set up on the three campuses and tests will be provided by National Lab personnel.

• Learn more about the California COVID-19 Task Force here and if there are questions, please contact John Becker, Executive Director, Student Engagement, at Jbecker@rjuhsd.us

Youth Athletics 

CDPH released updated guidance last week pertaining to youth sports, outdoor and indoor, and the ability to play these sports in any county. For RJUHSD, this guidance primarily addresses basketball, wrestling, volleyball and cheer teams. We have the ability to play these sports if we adhere to the appropriate testing guidelines. 

This means if the county case rate is above 7 per 100,000, students must test more frequently. As of now, this applies only to Antelope High School athletes (Sacramento County). We will begin COVID-19 testing for Antelope High School athletes March 10, 2021 during school hours.

We are working to determine next steps related to this new guidance and once we have more details, we will communicate them to our families and students. 

We are thankful to be moving towards a return to “normalcy” and consider these steps to be part of a much larger picture to keeping our students in school, engaged and experiencing high school as it was meant to be enjoyed!

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Jess Borjon, Interim Superintendent

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

March 8, 2021

There was information sent out on Friday, March 5 regarding next steps for the RSVL Academy that was incorrect. A survey is being prepared to send out this week to gather information regarding the level of interest for online learning next year. The offering will be through Independence High School and not through a temporary structure that was RSVL Academy. Our apologies for any confusion and distress this may have caused.  

March 5, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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RJUHSD_Weekly_COVID_Comms_Russian_March_5__2021.pdf

February 26, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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RJUHSD_Weekly_COVID_Comms_2.26_English.pdf

February 12, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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RJUHSD_Weekly_COVID_Comms_Russian_Feb._12_2021.pdf

February 5, 2021

Good afternoon RJUHSD Families,

We are sharing our weekly communication memo with the goal of providing high level, easy-to-understand information so you can stay up-to-date without an overwhelming amount of details.

As we progress through California’s color-tiered system, we continue to ask for your patience and flexibility, as we know things can change frequently and often, with little notice. 

Our district’s website, the state’s website, Placer County’s website, and Sacramento County’s website continue to be COVID-19 resources.

Thank you, 

Roseville Joint Union High School District

Nondiscrimination Policy 

The Roseville Joint Union High School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Brad Basham at (916) 782-8663 or mailto:bbasham@rjuhsd.us or Executive Director, Student Engagement, John Becker at (916) 782-5979 or jbecker@rjuhsd.us.

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January 13, 2021

Dear RJUHSD Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the need to pause on-campus instruction at Roseville High School and implement a distance learning model for all Roseville High School students effective January 14 through January 22, 2021. We will return to on-campus instruction on January 25th. The recent confirmed positive cases on campus have led to numerous staff quarantine directives. As of today, RHS has 18 teachers, 2 support staff, 7 custodial staff, 2 paraeducators and 1 wellness intern who are quarantined due to exposure.

Given these circumstances, we are not able to provide appropriate supervision and instruction for all students in an on-campus environment. We fully understood from the onset that our school year would face starts and stops as the virus continues to impact our communities.

During this time of distance learning, please assure your child(ren) that they can rely upon us for support. Please remind them to be diligent with hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing, and to refrain from gatherings. We believe by implementing distance learning for these six instructional days, it will give us the time we need to return to campus safely. We ask that students continue to complete the screener19.com daily with honesty about any symptoms, potential exposures, or other factors that could impact the overall health of all our students and staff.

We will continue to communicate updates regarding school conditions as information is received. More information about our COVID-19 updates and the dashboard can be found here. Please use the link here for information regarding distance learning during this time. 

Lastly, please know your children are the reason for our passion for education. They represent our future. As word travels about this pause of on-campus instruction, please assure them this is temporary, and it is our sincere wish to return to high school as it’s intended to be experienced. 

Sincerely,

Jess Borjon 

Interim Superintendent

Nicholas Richter

Principal, Roseville High School 

Post Winter Break Message 12-31-20

Happy New Year!

As we return from Winter Break, consider the hopeful aspects a new year can bring. Although 2020 required us to break from our norms, I believe 2021 will usher in possibilities of progress. I often use the energy derived from Maya Angelou’s quote: “We all have that possibility, that potential and that promise of seeing beyond the seeming.” 

I vow to commit to seeing the tremendous potential in the coming spring term for the RJUHSD community and urge you to do the same. Our struggles can be overcome with collective efforts from staff, students and community members. I see a promising future for the RJUHSD and know that brighter days are coming our way. 

We still need your assistance keeping schools open and getting back to pre-pandemic activities. Limit gatherings, wear masks and wash your hands frequently and please continue to complete the daily health screener, as it’s our first measure to slowing the spread. 

If your child or a person in your household becomes positive, symptomatic or is exposed to someone with COVID-19, complete the daily health screener for contact tracing purposes. We want everyone to return to school safe and healthy on January 5, 2021.

Students enrolled in RSVL Academy will soon receive an email with directions and support for the January 5, 2021, opening. Please go to the link here for more information regarding the start of the new term if you are not attending the RSVL Academy. 

The governor’s recent press conference citing a “Safe Schools Plan for All” does not have an impact on our planned reopening as our decision to allow parents choice to keep students home through the first four weeks of the term align with the governor’ phased reopening plan. We will continue to follow CDPH guidelines and maintain safety precautions for staff and students. 

Here’s to a prosperous year as we seek what is “possible!”

Sincerely, 

Jess Borjon

Interim Superintendent 

December 18, 2020

Winter Break Message 

Season’s Greetings!

As we begin Winter Break in this most unique circumstance, I encourage you to take advantage of your time together with family. Having two grown sons, I know all too well how quickly this special time passes in our children’s lives. My wife and I would love to play a game of Scramble or Bananagrams with our two sons in person, but like many of you, we will be missing them and some of our favorite traditions this year. Instead of spending time laughing together and competing over a board game, we’ll clock more minutes on Zoom and give thanks for our health and safety instead. I hope your family is able to find the silver linings, too. Here are a few silver linings I’ve discovered:

• I am grateful for the overwhelming support the community has shown our teachers during this challenging time. 

• The teacher-student-parent partnership has never been stronger and I look forward to the spring term and the hope of a near-normal 2021. 

• I believe we all appreciate campus life so much more. School offers friendships, a friendly rivalry, a chance to share ideas and feel a sense of belonging.

You can play a role in bringing these silver linings to fruition. During Winter Break, please limit your gatherings, wear masks and wash your hands frequently, all to reduce your risk and those around you. Once school returns, please continue to complete the daily health screener, as it’s our first of many steps to slowing the spread. 

Families will continue to receive the health screener during winter break. If your child or a person in your household becomes positive, symptomatic or is exposed to someone with COVID-19, please complete the daily health screener so that we can follow up over the break to track symptoms for contact tracing purposes.  We want everyone to return to school January 5 in a safe and healthy manner.  

As your proud interim superintendent, serving our RJUHSD community is an absolute honor. I wish you a safe and happy holiday season and I’ll look forward to seeing, yes, seeing you all in the 2021.

Sincerely, 

Jess Borjon

Interim Superintendent

December 17, 2020

RSVL Academy Waitlist Solution

Due to limited space within the RSVL Academy, we are unable to accommodate all transfer requests at this time. As a temporary accommodation, students who selected on-campus learning will have the option to Zoom into their classrooms January 5 through January 29, 2021. Our teachers will be available for daily support, so we encourage students who access class via Zoom to take advantage of the individual help and teacher access in HUB from 1:50-2:35 PM. The remote learning option will be reassessed January 26 at the school board meeting. 

We continue to be thankful for the community’s patience and understanding as we do our best to work together to find solutions during a complex and challenging school year.