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THS Alma Mater

Our strong band can ne’er be broken
Form’d at Tustin High,
Far surpassing wealth unspoken,
Seal’d by friendship’s tie.

Alma Mater, Alma Mater
Deep graven on each heart,
Shall be found unwavering true
When we from school shall part.

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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.

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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

Counselors meeting 1:1 with every student

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.

Tustin Union High School

Awards & Commendations

THS' AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS

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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!

2017/18 Teacher of the Year, JOANNA VANDAL

2014/15 Teacher of the Year, Celeste Kelly

2016/17 Teacher of the Year, Randy Reta

2015 ACTE Teacher of the Year, Ed Hernandez

2015/16 Teacher of the Year, Martin Ureno

2014 AVID Advocacy Award, Joanna Vandal

Programs Offered at THS

EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES • DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL • PARTICIPATE IN TILLER CULTURE

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"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

Red scroll with the words " ERP Educational Results Partnership, Honor Roll School, 2018-2019"

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 .

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