Victor Valley Union High School District
16350 Mojave Drive
Victorville, CA 92395
Phone: (760) 955-3201
Fax: (760) 245-4634
 

Principal's Message

Greetings Hook Junior High Students and Families!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Hook Junior High! We are thrilled to open our doors to a year filled with new opportunities, exciting challenges, and limitless possibilities. Our entire staff has been working diligently to prepare for your return, and we look forward to seeing our campus filled with your energy and enthusiasm.

At Hook Junior High, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every student can thrive. This year, we will continue to focus on our academic pillars of success:

1. Professional Learning Communities (PLC): Our teachers collaborate regularly to ensure that every student receives the highest quality education. By working together, we identify essential standards and create innovative strategies to support student learning.

2. Advisory and Reading Intervention: We understand the importance of personalized support in helping students reach their full potential. Our advisory program and targeted reading interventions are designed to meet the unique needs of each student to include, but not limited to, social and emotional learning, increasing literacy, character development, etc. and providing them with the guidance and skills necessary for academic success and personal growth.

3. Schoolwide AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): We are proud to be an AVID school, committed to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Our AVID program equips students with organizational skills, critical thinking abilities, and the confidence to pursue their College and Career dreams.

4. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): At Hook Junior High, we believe in fostering a positive school culture where every student feels valued and respected. Our PBIS framework encourages positive behavior and recognizes students for their efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive community.

Our mission is to prepare students for high school and beyond, and our purpose is to empower them to live a life of unlimited possibilities. We are committed to providing a well-rounded education that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. Along with our VVUHSD academic focus, we will continue to focus on:

Essential Standards: Ensuring that all students master the key concepts and skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Literacy: Support/increase student literacy across all subject areas.

We extend a special welcome to our new students and families joining us this year. We are excited to have you as part of our Hook Junior High family and look forward to getting to know you. We encourage you to get involved in our school community and take advantage of the many opportunities available.

As we embark on this new school year, we invite students and families to join us on this journey of growth, discovery, and achievement. Together, we can create a positive and dynamic learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed and shine.

Again, welcome to Hook Junior High School, and I am extremely humbled and honored to have this opportunity to serve as your Principal. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let's make this a fantastic 2024-2025 school year at Hook Junior High!

Respectfully, Carlos Cerna