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The mission of Citrus Valley High School is to provide ALL students an opportunity to succeed academically, grow socially, and participate fully and responsibly in their education; preparing them to become productive and responsible adults equipped to make a positive difference in our world. Students wil be guided in this quest by the cornerstone of Citrus Valley High School; CLASS: Character, Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship and Service.

//**In Mrs. Mota's Classroom:**//

Having taught 11 years for Redlands Unified School District, I have noticed that some students are hard to motivate. In researching this topic I have found this article of much help. I encourage all parents to read this article it may be of much help to motivate students who need that extra push. **[|How to Motivate High School Students]**

As a parent of three gorgeous children I understand the importance of helping my children with their homework assignments. I have linked an article that may help guide you when you help your child with their homework. [|How to Help High School Students With Homework]

Student's in my class are those students who may be English Language Learners, Learning disabilites as well as GATE, maybe experiencing some social/emotional anxiety, concentration issues, and problem solving abilities to name a few. Also what may be helpful to a parent who's child is making that transformation from middle school to high school, there are some tips to consider when making that adjustment.

Some of my students may be English Langange Learners. The following link may be a helpful link to better understand who are the students in my classroom. =[|Supporting Academic Achievement in English Language Learners]=

Some physical, intellectual, and social issues that may arise would be found in the following link.

[|What diagnostic instruments might be used to identify a learning disability when a child is also gifted]?
The following is a link where some tips are available for Gifted and Intellectual students and how to deal with social and emotional development. [|Tips for Parents: Social and Emotional Development in Gifted Children]

Are high school students able to handle the social and emotional problems that may arise from being on a high school campus?[|Social-Emotional Problems]


 * The following link may be a helpful in supporting your child with social/emotion problems and how to cope.[|Social and Emotional Learning - Ten Things You Can Do]**


 * Here is a link that can be of much use to all, on how to assess, plan and find supportive informattion on our child's behavior and how it can inpact others. [|Behavior Assessment, Plans, and Positive Supports]**

Ever wonder how you can help your pre-teen cope with a new environment such as a high school? Here is a link to help make a successful transition from middle school to high school. These tips can guide anyone who has a struggling pre-teenager on their hands. [|Helping Your Child Make Successful Transitions: Middle to High School]

The following links may be helpful to encourage high school students to do better in school and offers tips on how to become a successful high school student. =[|How to Achieve Student Success in High School]= =[|How to Be a Successful High School Student]=