DMV & Legal Services:
Driver's Ed
Learner's Permits - apply for your permit
Free Driver's Ed Online - complete driver's ed to take your license test
Davis Academy Driving School - complete required practice driving hours
Requirements for Identification
Social Security Number (SSN) Card or Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Employers will ask to see an original copy of your blue social security card. Make sure you have it stored in a safe place at home in order to prevent identity theft. You will need to provide this number throughout your life so take the time to memorize it. If you do not have a copy, contact the Social Security Administration to learn how to get a copy. The nearest office is located in West Sacramento. If you are not eligible for a social security number, you will want to learn how to obtain an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).
California Identification Card - REAL ID
Most employers and financial institutions require that you present an official picture identification card. Your student ID card will no longer work once you graduate from your school or are no longer enrolled. You can apply for either a Drivers License or ID card at the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Voter Registration in California
You can pre-register to vote at 16 or 17.
Speak to Blair about earning credit for registering
All young men in America are required by law to register for the selective service system upon turning 18. If you have any questions about this process, see Blair.
Student Forms:
Logs
You may turn in hard copy logs to teachers or use the following links and follow the instructions carefully to turn in logs for credit. Be sure to follow up with teachers and your advisor to make sure you've received all the credit you earned every week.
Music Log
To fill out a Music Log, click here and make a copy of the document. Save it as Your Name Music Log.
Fill in the information it asks for.
Share the document with Blair (bhoward@djusd.net).
Update your document, or create a new copy, EVERY WEEK and "Share" with Blair by Friday to earn credit. If you use the same document and add new hours each week, you MUST re-share the document with Blair each week so that he knows to give you new credit! You can do this by typing in his name again or by copying and pasting the link to let him know to check your music log.
Email Blair with questions at bhoward@djusd.net.
Cooking Log
To fill out a Cooking Log, click here and make a copy of the document. Save it as Your Name Cooking Log.
Fill in the information it asks for.
Share the document with Blair (bhoward@djusd.net).
Update your document, or create a new copy, EVERY WEEK and "Share" with Blair by Friday to earn credit. If you use the same document and add new hours each week, you MUST re-share the document with Blair each week so that he knows to give you new credit! You can do this by typing in his name again or by copying and pasting the link to let him know to check your cooking log.
Email Blair with questions at bhoward@djusd.net.
PE Log
To fill out a PE Log, click here and make a copy of the document. Save it as Your Name PE Log. (Change "Your Name" to actually say your First and Last name.)
Fill in the information it asks for.
Share the document with Mark (mjordan@djusd.net)
Update your document, or create a new copy, EVERY WEEK and "Share" with Theo by Friday to earn credit. If you use the same document and add new hours each week, you MUST re-share the document with Theo each week so that he knows to give you new credit! You can do this by typing in his name again or by copying and pasting the link to let him know to check your P.E. log.
Email Mark with questions at mjordan@djusd.net.
Reading/Writing Logs
To fill out a Reading Log, click here.
To fill out a Writing Log, click here.
Virtual Library Resources:
See Alyson to get credit for your log.
Email Alyson for any questions at aarcilla@djusd.net.
Work Log
To fill out a Work Log, click here and make a copy of the document. Save it as Your Name Work Log.
Fill in the information it asks for.
Share the document with Mark (mjordan@djusd.net).
Update your document, or create a new copy, EVERY WEEK and "Share" with Mark by Friday to earn credit. If you use the same document and add new hours each week, you MUST re-share the document with Mark each week so that he knows to give you new credit! You can do this by typing in his name again or by copying and pasting the link to let him know to check your work log.
Email Mark with questions at mjordan@djusd.net.
Other Logs & Credit
Sketchbooks
If you are currently in Fine Art, talk to Wes during class to discuss this homework option.
If you are NOT currently in Fine Art, and want to earn credit for sketchbook work, talk to or contact Wes at wruff@djusd.net.
Therapy Log
If you are currently participating in any type of therapy or counseling, email Luna to discuss earning credit through a therapy log for doing this important work. lflynn@djusd.net.
OR Make a copy of this document and email it to me, or print it to give to me.
If you are working on a project that you think should count for Practical Art credit, email Jamaica to discuss doing a Practical Art log. jlambie@djusd.net.
If you are a musician and are working on practicing, lessons, recording, or developing your skills, email Blair to discuss doing a Music log. bhoward@djusd.net.
If you complete art at home, have a sketch book, or have crafty hobbies, talk to Wes about getting credit for this or email him at wruff@djusd.net
If you need help finding ways to complete your School Service Credit, or you have an idea for School Service, email Lilia or Luna to discuss. lrosalescarbajal@djusd.net or lflynn@djusd.net.
General Walking Field Trip Form
This form grants general permission for students to participate in 'Walking Field Trips' which are trips we always walk to as they are nearby, and do not take more than the full session.
Other field trips where we travel to a destination or that take longer than one session (3 hours) will always have a separate, specific form to fill out.
Open this form and click 'print' to fill-in the PDF digitally. Or, simply print the form and return it signed. Hard copies are available at school as well.
If you are over 18, you can sign for yourself.
Learning:
Understanding Learning Styles:
Myths of Learning Styles:
Getting Organized - Executive Functioning:
Note Taking:
Time Management Strategies
Goal Setting:
Online Resources:
Online Courses, Lessons, & Videos:
Coursera - some free courses to learn skills
Writing:
Purdue OWL (Grades 7-12)
Math:
Science:
Social Studies:
Published Academic Journals & Resources:
Google Scholar - search scholarly literature & research
JSTOR - research from primary sources
Project Gutenberg - free eBooks & academic textbooks, articles, journals
Citation Support (MLA, APA, etc.):
Email Etiquette:
I know some of you may be wondering, how often will I even need to send emails? Or, why does it matter what I write or how I write it?
Well, many professionals- be it an employer or a professor- often consider emails as part of their first impression of you. If you write well-crafted emails, it can set you above the rest and help you stick out among other applicants or students in a class.
In emails, it is important to remember that this is a type of formal writing. It mimics how a letter is written, so it follows similar rules.
Guidelines for emails:
Set up your email correctly
Draft a clear Subject line "AH 108 Extension Request" "Student Concerns"
Sending differences
To = the person/people you want to respond
CC = other people you think should be aware of this email, and the people you send it To can see them as well
BCC = send to other people without revealing this to the people you sent it To
Always use proper grammar
Capitalize your greeting "Hello Professor ....", "To Whom It May Concern", "Dear Mr./Ms. ...."
Make complete sentences, use punctuation, and try to avoid using exclamation marks (!)
! can be used, but it should be sparingly and intentional
Capitalize names, proper nouns, and the start of each sentence.
Avoid using contractions
Examples:
Don't -> Do not
Wasn't -> Was not
Can't -> Can not
Be mindful of how your spacing: (example below)
The italics are where you would substitute out for relevant names/courses/etc.
Hello Mr. Smith,
My name is Student Name and I wanted to reach out about my assignment in this class.... [body paragraph]
I wanted to explain a little about my current circumstances that have made it difficult for me to complete this on time. [make new paragraph for each 'topic' or question]
Thank you,
Student
Be polite and respectful
People respond better to emails when concerns are listed as questions and you always include "thank you"
"Thank you so much for your response" "I wanted to ask about my grade for an assignment" "I was wondering if it would be possible to have an extension"
Use adjectives to help illustrate what you are grateful for
I appreciate your/Thank you for your... understanding, flexibility, patience, time, consideration, etc.
Example: You are asking for an extension on an assignment for a college course: "Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding", "I appreciate your consideration"
Have a good signature before your name
Typical sign-offs include "Thank you," "Warm Regards," "Best," "Sincerely," etc.
See these resources for further information:
Also, you can always ask your teacher, Luna, or Lilia for support!
King High Clubs & Lunch Activities:
Video Game Club
At Lunch in Alyson's classroom
Craft Cart
You can utilize the craft cart for mindfulness activities
Free to use at lunch
Can be accessed during the school day as needed
What options are there?
Yarn for crochet
Origami
Coloring
Board Games
Paper activities
Other options upon request
Garden Club
Active mostly in the Spring Semester
Help plant, water, and harvest veggies
Gain School Service Credit
Royalty Awards
Students, you have a chance to give other students or King staff a Royalty Award! Do you know another King student who is doing an awesome job demonstrating the 3 P's? Did a staff member go above and beyond to help you or make school awesome this week?
Talk to any staff member or your advisor to find out more about nominating someone.
Royalty Award recipients will receive a $5 Dutch Bros Gift Card!
Independent Work Opportunities
Emergency/Fire Fighting Training:
Credit granted for time spent in Social Studies or Electives
Start with FEMA Training= ICS-100
****CURRENT LINK TO TRAINING IS HERE: TEMPORARY FEMA 100 Training****
No account required find course here: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en
2 hour training with final assessment
Then you may take any available online course from FEMA here: https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?catalog=EMI or here: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/search?delivery=online
Many courses are 1-5 hours long, others much more.
You will need to register an account at https://nfa-hcm03.ns2cloud.com/learning/user/selfRegisterInit.do AND you will need to register for a FEMA SID here: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/
For the primary chunk of relevant trainings, access the following website from the National Wildland Coordination Group: https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php
You will need to first register an account by requesting a new account. Once you have access, take the following sequence of classes:
S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (Online) 2014 v2
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Online) 2023 v4
L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (Online) 2014 v3
S-130 Firefighter Training (Blended-Online Component) 2025 v2
Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations Immersive Activity
FI-110 Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (Online) 2024 v2
You may choose others but make sure they have a primarily online component. The S-130 course is the only one listed that has an in-person component, but that is usually handled by whatever agency might get employed with.
Complete the attached table to track your progress. Download and show Blair the certificate to prove completion.
Computer Coding Course:
Worth 2 credits for math or practical arts
Are you interested in learning computer science concepts? Enroll in and complete the Express Computer Programming course to learn programming concepts, computational thinking, and develop problem-solving skills and persistence. Along the way, you can create computer programs including interactive games and creative projects they can share.
How to begin:
Create a Code.org account if you haven’t already done so at https://studio.code.org/users/sign_up. Make sure to sign up using your school Google account.
Sign in to your Code.org account.
Navigate to https://studio.code.org/join and type in the section code: XYSDTW.
Once you press the "Go" button, you should be added to our class section.
Get started!!!
Well-Being for Teens:
Worth 1 credit of either Science, Social Studies, or English
The Science of Well-Being for Teens - A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. This 6-week course aims to curb this mental health crisis by bringing together the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. In this course, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how to thrive in high school and beyond. The lessons along with short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits. Parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course beneficial.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will learn what psychological science has to say about living the good life
You will engage in evidence-based behaviors proven to boost mood
This course is on-line and free! For more information, or to sign up, please use this link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens?action=enroll
School Service Opportunities
Each of the assignments below is worth 2-8 units, depending on how much time and effort you put in to the assignment. Complete any of the following to earn School Service credit (1.0 credit (15 units) which is required for Graduation). Talk to your advisor or Luna for support with this.
Write a thank you letter to an essential worker on the front lines (anyone in healthcare, police officers, firefighters, delivery drivers, grocery store clerks, restaurant staff...there are many other options!). You may choose to write your letter to a specific person you know ("Dear Auntie, thank you for your work in being a nurse during the pandemic. I know it must be hard, but we really appreciate you..."), or to write it to a group of people in general ("Dear Firefighters, I am writing to thank you for continuing to protect our community during the pandemic. I am so grateful that you..."). The letter can be via email, handwritten (take a photo!), or typed and printed. You must actually deliver it to a person or a business/service that you are writing to, to share some gratitude and love with our community. Share a copy of your letter (or a photo of it) and an explanation of who you sent it to, and how you delivered it with your advisor.
Write up a testimonial about your experience at King High School that we can share with students who are considering transferring to King. What had you heard about King before you transferred? What did you think it was going to be like? What is it like for you? What are some of the things you enjoy about King? What do you think other DJUSD students should know about King High? Share your statement with your advisor. For even more credit (up to 1.0 full School Service credit!!), create a short video testimonial explaining your experience at King. You can film yourself, or have a family member interview you by asking you these questions.
Choose Your Own Adventure: are you doing something that you think is important for King High, or our local community? Are you volunteering, or doing something positive to help the world? Are you regularly helping other King students/staff with tasks? Write an email to me to tell me about a way that you are helping the world or having a positive impact, and we will find a way to make it count for some of your School Service units!
Are you interested in spending some time working in the King High Garden? Talk to King staff to discuss options for earning School Service by doing some outdoor, on-campus work!
Personal Project: if you have an idea of a project that will help make King a welcoming, inclusive environment for future students, this can count toward earning your School Service Credit. Want to paint a mural? Create a statue? Make a video game in honor of King? The possibilities are endless! Talk to Luna, your teachers, or your advisor for suggestions or a thought partner to brainstorm with.
Ethnic Studies Information
DJUSD Ethnic Studies Coordinator:
Dr. Marisa Castro (they/she)
Opportunities:
Take an Ethnic Studies Class through Sacramento City College in Dual Enrollment
BAYHA Group WorkWonder Apprenticeship Program
Welcome to the BAYHA Group Apprenticeship Program.
BAYHA Group partners with WorkWonder to offer virtual internship opportunities for students in high school.
The BAYHA Apprenticeship Program for 2026-2027 is not yet open. More information to be updated when available.
King High In-Person Pre-Apprenticeship Information, Videos, & Documents
Support
Want feedback on your resume? Contact feedback@bayhagroup.com
General Questions? Contact questions@bayhagroup.com
Apprenticeship support: connect@bayhagroup.com
Soroptimist of Davis
Welcome to our Soroptimist Club!
The Davis Soroptimist Club will bring its Dream It, Be It program to King High again this year. Dream It, Be It provides high school students with access to professional role models, career education, and resources to live their dreams. Topics covered include career opportunities, setting and achieving goals, overcoming obstacles to success, resume writing, and interview skills. Lunch is provided too!
Soroptimist is a nationwide program that seeks to empower young women and help connect them to resources and contacts to develop a network of supports. If you would like more information about Soroptimist programs nationwide, click here
To see the Davis Chapter of Soroptimist, click here
Our meetings this year will be on a Tuesday during lunch (11:30am-12:30pm). All students are welcome! You will also find these listed on the course calendar.
Meeting times are subject to change and will be announced during credit check.
See what topics we covered last school year:
What are your Dreams, making a Vision Board
Work Values Assessment
Self-Care
Business
Career Journey & Job Experience
SMART Goals
Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Career sector speakers:
Art - Seongmin Yoo
Esthetician - Brenda Herreira
Nurse Practitioner - Kathy Middings
Auto (SpeeDee Oil Change) - Teresa Wanderstadt