Dear La Quinta High School Parent/Guardian,
As the new principal of La Quinta High School I would like to welcome
you to the 2011/12 school year! Whether you are a parent of a
continuing student at our school or a new student, I am looking forward
to meeting you and working with you to make this school year a
successful and rewarding one for your child.
Although I am new to LQHS, I am not new to the Garden Grove Unified
School District. For over ten years I was honored to serve as the
principal of Bolsa Grande High School. You are a community that cares a
great deal about your school, and I am very excited about my move to La
Quinta High School. I am looking forward to joining with you in
continuing the tradition of excellence that has been established campus
wide through academics, athletics and activities.
Parent involvement is a critical component of a successful
student…..and a successful school. I urge you to become involved in
your child’s education by joining one of the many parent support groups
available on campus. That involvement could be through an athletic or
music booster club. I also invite you to join and become involved in
our PTSSO or Parent Power School. Before you know it your child(ren)
will be graduating, so I encourage you to stay involved with them in
high school as they prepare for their college and career as well as that
critical transition into young adulthood. Please be sure to read all
the registration materials for more information on how you can stay
connected to our school.
When you come to campus, I hope that you will take a moment to
introduce yourself to me. If you are new to LQHS, I look forward to
seeing you at the New Student Orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at
6:30 pm in the gym. I hope to see all of you, new and returning, at
our Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. If you have any
questions about our school, please feel free to contact us between the
hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at (714) 663-6315.
Best wishes for a great school year. GO AZTECS!!
Sincerely, Denise L. Halstead, Principal
