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- Mission & Vision
- ESLRs
- School Profile & History
- Awards & Commendations
- Tiller Teachers of the Year
- Programs Offered at THS
- Common Sense School
- ERP Honor Roll
- 2017-18 WASC
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Mission & Vision
DIVERSITY • CULTURE • EDUCATION
OUR VISION
Tustin High School will prepare confident graduates for the demands and opportunities of the future by providing differentiated, relevant, and rigorous curricula utilizing twenty-first century strategies and technology. The Tiller Team will continue to foster a school community that embraces diversity.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Tustin High school is to serve our students with the understanding that diversity of gender, physical and mental ability, culture, and background is a strength to be respected. By providing a diversified and rigorous curriculum, students will achieve 21st century core competencies and develop skills necessary to ensure college and career success.
ESLRs
EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNER RESULTS
The Tiller Family is a “Team” that produces graduates who:
Think critically across the curriculum through:
- integrating WICOR strategies
- creating and developing high quality products
- analyzing multiple sources
Effectively communicate:
- using a wide range of media and technology
- by taking personal, social, and civic responsibility
- fostering positive interactions with our diverse population
Advance literacy:
- while innovating, discovering, and taking risks
- through synthesis and analysis of a rigorous curriculum
- by exploring cultural, scientific, global, and visual competencies
Manage time and resources effectively by:
- prioritizing, planning and achieving results
- using real-world tools
- balancing physical and mental fitness
School Profile & History
SCHOOL PROFILE
Tustin High School stands as a pillar of tradition and excellence in education in the city of Tustin and in Orange County, and is one of three comprehensive 9-12 high schools in the Tustin Unified School District. Tustin High School is in its ninety-eight year of service to the Tustin community. Tustin High School is a California Top Ranked Public School, a former California Distinguished School and a 2015 California Gold Ribbon School. In 2018, THS successfully completed accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Tustin High was awarded the maximum accreditation term of six years.
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OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1921 as Tustin Union High School because it served five elementary districts, Tustin High School was a stately two story structure surrounded by miles of orange groves and other agri-businesses, thus the school mascot, Tustin "Tillers". In 1966, construction crews rebuilt Tustin High to a one story sprawling campus to ensure the integrity of structures during a major earthquake.
The football stadium (newly renovated) was constructed at the 440 track in the mid-1940s. The stadium was later named “Northrup Field” after Orville Northrup, who taught woodshop and physical education, and served as Principal of Tustin Union High School from 1941-1962.
Today's campus consists of a renovated Plaza and Stage, new Humanities Building, Science Center, Sports Pavilion and remodeled Northrup Field. Our Special Ed, Math, and Social Sciences Wings, as well as the Little Theater, Library, Cafeteria and Administrative Offices were also renovated.
We genuinely appreciate the Tustin Community for supporting the Measure G and Measure L bond measures, which funded the building and modernization of these beautiful facilities on our campus. Every day our staff and students experience and are inspired by the culture and ambiance of a university/college campus right here in the City of Tustin.
Tustin High School is located on thirty-eight acres of land in the middle of the City of Tustin and houses the District football stadium. The campus also includes two baseball fields, two softball fields, two multi-use fields for football, boys and girls soccer and boys and girls lacrosse, six tennis courts, a 440 track, two gymnasiums for boys and girls basketball and boys and girls volleyball, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Tustin Union High School District merged with Tustin Elementary School District on July 1, 1972, becoming part of Tustin Unified School District. A California Distinguished School, Tustin High has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top High Schools in the US.
Awards & Commendations
THS' AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
Click on the links below to view award descriptions:
- 2018-2019 ERP Honor Roll
- 2017-2018 Common Sense School
- 2016 Honor Roll School
- 2017 Shirley Hord Teacher Learning Team Award
- 2017 Civic Learning Award School
- GreatSchools.org Spotlight School
- A California Distinguished School
- Gold Ribbon Award
- AVID Demonstration School
- PBIS Bronze Medal Award
Tiller Teachers of the Year
TUSD TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
The Tustin Unified School District’s annual awards program recognizes outstanding teachers who have displayed extraordinary teaching, creativity and excellence at their school and community. Winners and all the District’s nominees are honored at the annual Teacher of the Year Dinner in May. The event is co-sponsored by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation and the Tustin Unified School District.
The winning teachers represent the District in the Orange County Teachers of the Year program. The number of teachers to be chosen to represent districts in the Orange County Teachers of the Year program is determined Orange County Department of Education. The Orange County Department of Education interviews selected candidates and announces winners in May. The county finalists then go on to the California and National Teacher of the Year programs.
Read about our Tiller Teachers of the Year using the buttons below!
Programs Offered at THS
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES • DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL • PARTICIPATE IN TILLER CULTURE
Click on the links for more information about our individual programs:
- ASB - Associated Student Body
- Athletics - Fall, Winter and Spring
- AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination
- Drama - Advanced Theater Arts (ATA)
- Link Crew
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music: Marching Band; Orchestra; Concert Band; Jazz Band; Drumline; Colorguard; Winterguard; Beginning Band & Orchestra
- Tiller Media Network
- Yearbook: The Audion
- Model UN Leadership Academy
- T-Tech Academy of Technology and Engineering
- Visual Arts: Create. Build. Imagine. Express Yourself.
"If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it." ~Nora Roberts
Common Sense School
Tustin High School is a Common Sense School
Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Tustin High School as a Common Sense School for the 2017-18 school year.
Tustin High School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. The recognition acknowledges our commitment to creating a culture of digital learning and citizenship.
“We applaud the faculty and staff of Tustin High School for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students' education,” said Liz Kline, VP, Education Programs, Common Sense Education. “Tustin High School deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”
Tustin High School is committed to perpetuating a culture of digital learning and citizenship for all of our students and school community.
ERP Honor Roll
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED TO EDUCATIONAL RESULTS PARTNERSHIP HONOR ROLL
California School Recognized for High Achievement in Student Success by a National Campaign of Business and Education Leaders
Tustin High School has been named to the 2018 - 2019 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. The program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Tustin High is one of 1,834 public schools in California to be recognized.
The 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll is developed by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that applies data science to help improve student outcomes and career readiness. ERP maintains the nation’s largest database on student achievement and utilizes this data to identify higher-performing schools and districts. Schools that receive the ERP Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. For high schools, the ERP Honor Roll recognition also includes measures of college readiness.
“The Honor Roll is the only school recognition program in California based solely on objective achievement data,” said Marilyn Reznick, ERP’s board chair. “Schools don’t even know they’ve earned the honor until we tell them. Our goal is to guide other educators to data-informed best practices for raising student achievement.”
“ERP is all about improving educational equity and promoting career readiness for all students, regardless of their family income, background or ZIP code,” said James Lanich, Ph.D., ERP president and CEO. “These Honor Roll schools and districts are living proof that our students can succeed when schools are committed to removing educational obstacles and accelerating student success. By focusing attention on these bright spots among our schools, we hope to change the conversation from ‘what’s wrong’ to ‘what’s working,’ and encourage others to replicate their success.”
In California, the ERP Honor Roll is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE) Macy’s, Enterprise Holding Inc., the Auto Club of Southern California and, Wells Fargo.
To access the ERP Honor Roll, visit www.edresults.org .
2017-18 WASC
Wellness Support Initiatives
Challenge Success
Challenge Success at Tustin High School
The Tustin High School Challenge Success Team believes that a narrow definition of success, one which overemphasizes grades, test scores, and performance, allows little time for kids to develop the essential skills needed to become independent, ethical, and critical thinkers. Our aim is to help keep our kids in balance- Healthy, Engaged Kids.
THS CHALLENGE SUCCESS VISION
“Tustin High School will ensure that all parties are authentically engaged in challenging and purposeful learning while minimizing stress and valuing each member of the community.”
THS CHALLENGE SUCCESS TEAM
- Jon Tuin - Principal
- Ryon Tanara - Assistant Principal, Student Services
- Jayme Acosta - Counselor, Language Support
- Perla Balderasherrejon, Teacher, Spanish
- Heidi Primeaux, Teacher, Languages Arts
- Celeste Kelly - Teacher, Special Education
- Chris Miguel - Teacher, Math & Activities Co-Director
- Tyler Watkins - Teacher, Science & Biomedical Pathway
- Jerry Huang - THS Parent
- Cristopher Espino - THS Student, 11th grade
- Margarita De Jesus - THS Student, 11th grade
Wellness Taskforce
Mental Wellness
Tustin High is taking the next step toward successfully achieving our school’s mission of fostering a community that supports student diversity and values the backgrounds of all students. We aim to enrich the overall educational experience for all of our students. We believe that students who feel valued and experience a sense of ownership in their school community are more likely to be successful in all of their future pursuits.
The Mental Wellness Taskforce will be coordinating wellness related events, activities, and workshops for students throughout the school year.
On September 12th, the Mental Wellness Taskforce held their first event called “Thoughtful Thursday” at snack and followed up with a Mindfulness Tutorial workshop which focused on the introduction of various self-care activities to students in attendance.
In October, we kicked off our Wellness Initiative with Mental Wellness Week. Every day focused on a different topic and provided students with coping strategies they can use any time they are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Throughout the year, the Wellness Taskforce will continue to support students and staff with Mindful Monday events on the first Monday of every month. So far, our themes have included: Blue Up for Bullying Prevention, Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude, Lend a Hand, and Spark Something New. With the support of student clubs, programs, departments, and the THS PTO, we are working toward creating an environment that supports the social and emotional needs of our students.
2019 Mental Wellness Week
In October 2019, the Wellness Taskforce created a week of activities related to Mental wellness with the support of student organizations and local agencies. Above are images from the events.
Wellness Taskforce
Coordinators
- Joanne Cabrera, District Mental Health Specialist
- Veronica Williams, Counselor, Special Interventions
Support Team Members
- 2019-2020 THS Counseling Department Interns
- Lillian Tran-Chow
- Lauren Delfin
- Sharon Jain
- Ashley Posevec
- Team of Student “Wellness Ninjas”
- THS student clubs, programs, teams, and activities