CHS Islander News

Apr 22 Earth Day!

NHS Tutoring at 3:30 pm room 603

Apr 23

Apr 24 Administrative Professionals' Day

April 25 PTO Meeting 9AM in the MPR - last meeting for the year!

NHS Tutoring at lunch room 603

Apr 26 Faculty Basketball Game-5:30 pm

Dirty in the Paint Dance, 4/26/24 @ Quad 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Apr 26CoSA presents Pippin 7 pm

Apr 27 CoSA presents Pippin 7pm

Apr 28 CoSA presents Pippin 2 pm

It's Spirit Week: Scroll down to see the dress days

Senior Class of 2024: Be sure to scroll down to the Senior Newsletter Link which will be updated weekly for the remainder of the school year.

Thank you to PTO and all of the parents who helped provide a wonderful staff lunch last week!

Wednesday is Administrative Professionals' Day: We want to recognize and thank the magnificent ladies in the front office! Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Kastlunger, Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. Perri, Mrs. Ricks, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Kozloski, and Mrs. Smith in CoSA

CoSA presents Pippin: Get your tickets HERE

Attention CoSA students: Please know that there will not be a period 5 on Wednesday, May 1st.

Saturday School: will be held on 4/27 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. This is a great opportunity for your student to catch up on work and make up absences!

Are You Eligible for Prom and End of Year Activities?: Any outstanding merchandise, books, uniforms, unserved detentions and Saturday Schools will result in your name being placed on the ineligible list.

• If you owe multiple hours of detention, you may want to consider attending Saturday School this Saturday, April 20 or May 11 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.. You must be on time to be admitted and stay for the full 4 hours to receive credit.

Not sure if you have outstanding charges for merchandise, books, uniforms, or fines?

• Check with Ms. Rickards or Mr. Charles in the library.

Not sure how many hours of detention/Saturday Schools you owe?

• Last names A-K check with Mrs. Hansen in the office.
• Last names L-Z check with Mrs. Perri in the office.

CAASPP Testing: Thank you to our juniors and handful of seniors who completed the ELA and science portion of testing last week. The math portion will take place on May 20th. This will be the final day of CASSPP testing. We appreciate our students putting forth their best effort and are grateful for your encouragement and support!

Lost & Found: Please encourage your student to retrieve their items. Items are located behind Ms. Rick’s desk in the main office and will be set out in front of the school the last Friday of each month. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month. Thank you.

Being on time to school is a priority!

Tardy Policy: Please remind your students of the importance of being on time for class. Every 5th and 10th tardy will result in a one hour detention. 15 or more tardies will result in a two hour detention Parents, please talk with your students about the importance of being on time to class. Students who are tardy miss critical instructional time and disrupt the flow of learning. We appreciate your timely support with this.

Attention AP Students Taking AP Exams: AP Review Session Schedule is HERE. Please reach out to AP teachers if you have any questions about a particular schedule.

Testing begins on May 6th. Testing Schedule is below and will be updated with room numbers next week.

College Spring Workshops: CHS counselors are hosting college workshops all spring to get 10th and 11th graders prepared for the college application process. Come to the lunch workshops on Wednesdays in room 202. There will be FREE pizza for those who attend.

Career Information:

NEW Workshop - STEM Workshop for 11th and 12th Grade Female Students

The Fleet Science Center invites female junior and senior high school students to their STEM Workshop and Role Model event on Wednesday, April 24th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.

• Event Details

• Where: Fleet Science Center; 1875 El Prado, San Diego 92101

• When: Wed, Apr 24th; 4:30 – 6:30 pm with pizza party and STEM professional panel discussion afterwards

• Who: High school junior and senior girls

• To Register: Students can sign up by completing this form - Eventbrite/workshop

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Coronado Beach Company and Surf’s Up Studios

We are offering an immediate paid internship as a live TV Technical Director. Four hours of paid training is included in this internship. The Tech Director works at the City’s broadcast room, located at City Hall. The position includes directing the remote camera operations for City meetings and special events in the Council Chambers. For additional information on the position and how to apply, visit the CHS Internship Bulletin.

Summer Programs! There is a Summer Program board in the 400 hallway for students to view many opportunities of programs this summer. Stop by and get information. Ask your counselor if you have any questions.

2nd Annual San Diego Peer Public Health Advocate Summer Camp

At the 5-day summer camp, students will receive hands-on public health training from San Diego County's Health & Human Services Agency professionals in the following branches: Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health; Epidemiology and Immunization Services; HIV, STD, and Hepatitis; and Maternal, Child and Family Health Services. Attendees will explore health careers beyond hospital systems, providing an excellent introduction to public health occupations and connecting them to a public health professional network.

Camp Details

Where: San Diego County Office of Education-Linda Vista Innovation Center; 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego 92111

When: Mon, July 15th – Fri, the 19th; 9 am – 12:30 pm each day

Eligibility: Students must…

· Be rising 11th & 12th graders (must be a current sophomore or junior during the 2023-2024 school-year). Be 18 years or younger.

· Submit the Student Application by Monday, April 29th. No late submissions will be considered.

· Ask a teacher to submit the Teacher Recommendation Form by Monday, April 29th. No late submissions will be considered.

· Have a parent/guardian sign the Digital Consent Form (provided upon acceptance).

· Obtain own transportation to and from the Camp, Provide own laptop, Provide own lunch.

Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

SENIOR Information: See the Senior Newsletter

ASB: Friday, April 26th is the Faculty Basketball game and it will be held in the CHS gym at 6:30pm. All are welcome to come watch Team DEAN take on Team SILVERMAN.

Right after Faculty Basketball is Dirty in the Paint - Take part in this fun patio dance on Friday, April 26th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the CHS Quad. Dirty in the Paint dance the students dance and paint their clothes with Tempera paint. While it SHOULD wash out, it is always a good idea to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty. This CHS Classic is always a good time. Tickets are $8 with an ASB card and $10 without. Purchase tickets at the student store during lunch or at the door!

LIBRARY UPDATES:

IT Office Hours for WiFi Certificate Update

April 22nd - April 26th during lunch in the CHS Library

• Students using non-cusd personal devices will need to install a new wifi certificate on their device by April 29th in order to maintain wifi access on campus.

• If your student uses a non-cusd personal device, please have them install the new wifi certificate by going to https://tinyurl.com/cusd-byod.
• If your student needs assistance installing the new wifi certificate, please encourage them to visit the CHS Library this week during lunch for IT Office Hours.

Happy School Library Month!

• Celebrate our wonderful school library all month long! Every time a student checks out a library book this month, they will receive a free book themed sticker to show off their love of reading! Thank you to the CHS PTO for kindly funding this program for our students!

Poems-To-Go for National Poetry Month!

• April is also National Poetry Month! Swing by the library to browse our poetry display and take a poem-to-go from selections curated by the Academy of American Poets!

YEARBOOK: Sales are now closed. If you missed pre-orders, over-run copies will be for sale during distribution in June. Books are $100 cash only. If you have questions contact michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net

ISLANDER INSIDER BROADCAST:

• Club presidents/leaders and sport team members - if you have an event or match you would like publicized on the broadcast, please email michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net with all the details. Our live broadcast happens every Wednesday at 11:07 am - find the show here: http://coronadotv.me/pages/kchs-live/

• If you missed an episode check out Islander Insider YouTube

CA STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY: Learn about it HERE and Watch the Video

ATHLETICS: Come out and support our Spring Sports as they get closer to playoffs. 2023-24 Weekly Sports Calendar

Monday: Hulk out day (wear green)

Tuesday: Jersey Day

Wednesday: Dress as your favorite teacher

Thursday: Choose your side Dean (blue) Silvy (red)

Friday: White lie day (must be appropriate)

Tips for Test Anxiety - With state testing and AP exams coming up, you may feel some nervousness around testing. This is completely typical and check out the flier for some ideas on how to manage testing jitters. Also, check out the Tips for Test Anxiety Video!

Mental Wellness Resources for Parents:

Family Guide to Supporting Young People's Mental Health and Well-being

Parent Webinar on April 24th @ 5:30pm: Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success - Hosted by Rady Children’s Hospital and SDCOE

Day by day, adolescents strive to navigate school assignments, extracurricular activities, friendships, and occasionally, instances of bullying. This can result in them feeling overwhelmed. Join Katherine Nguyen Williams, PhD as she provides practical guidance for parents to assist young individuals in identifying and handling both academic and life-related stress. She will lead participants through strategies aimed at fostering a healthy balance between school and life, both in the present and for the future. Register here today!

Congratulations to Islander Company Leadership and Academic Bowl Team for being one of the top 16 teams across 600+ NJROTC units worldwide! The team will compete in the championships at the Catholic University in Washington, DC next month.

Islander Company is grateful to the Wardroom and Crew of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for inviting us aboard for their Friends and Family Day Cruise last weekend. Cadets got a behind-the-scenes look at an aircraft carrier operating at sea, and enjoyed an air power demonstration featuring Navy SEALs, helicopters, and fighter jets.

May 1 ASB - Mini Carnival, during lunch

May1-17 Prom Tickets Sales

May 3 CoSA presents Pippin 7pm

May 4 CoSA presents Pippin 7pm

May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week

May 6-17 AP Testing

May 7 NHS Induction 6PM

May 8 PTO luncheon / Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Qtr. 4 Progress Reports

May 17 CoSA Dance Spring Concert Mobilize

May 18 CoSA Dance Spring Concert Mobilize

May 20 CAASPP Testing - Math (alternate bell schedule)

May 20 Commendation Awards 3:45 pm in the quad

May 21 Commendation Awards 3:45 pm in the quad

May 25 Prom

May 27 Memorial Day Holiday/No School

May 30 Islander Awards 6pm at Hotel Del

May 31 Power Puff Pep Rally (alternate bell schedule)

Powderpuff Game at 7pm

June 5-6 Senior Finals

June 7 Class of 2024 - Universal Studios Grad Bash

June 10 Senior Awards 3:30 in the theater

June 12 & 13 Term 2 Semester 4 Final Exams

June 13 Graduation / Last Day of School

Canvas: Be sure to frequently check Canvas and your student's grade. For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

Attendance and Absences: it is imperative that you contact Attendance Technician, Doris Ricks, at (619) 522-8907 (2094). Unverified absences will be considered truant after 24 hours.

• Tardies: Thank you for continuing to remind your student about the importance of getting to class on time.
• Email Notification: Students will receive detention notification to their CUSD email accounts. Student should check their email weekly for all notifications.

• Early Release: If your student needs to leave school early, it's imperative you contact the attendance clerk as early as possible. This will help with releasing your student on time.

• Independent Study Contracts: Students who have a planned absence of five or more consecutive days may complete an Independent Study Contract. Parents must complete the “Request for Independent Study” form (available in the front office) at least one week/5 school days prior to the absence date.

If Your Student Becomes Ill During the School Day: Students who feel ill MUST report to the nurse’s office. The nurse’s office will call the parent, and only then will the student be released to go home. If a student leaves school without checking out of the health office first, the absence will remain unexcused. The health and safety of every student is our top priority.

E-Bikes: We have had an increase in calls about e-bikes being ridden at high speeds through the pedestrian walkway between Village Elementary and CHS Niedermeyer Field. Please remind your students to follow traffic rules and adhere to the city signage stating that no bikes are to ridden in that walkway. There have been some close calls with small children and pedestrians. Thank you

Campus Pride: Please help us remind students about the importance of taking pride in our school by picking up their trash, refraining from vandalizing school grounds and restrooms, and helping to keep our beautiful campus clean!

Freshman Lunch: All Freshmen are REQUIRED to remain on campus during lunch. Freshmen who leave campus will receive detention and parents/guardians will be contacted.

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

Detention: Detention will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 - 4:40pm

Student IDs: Please remind your student to always have their student ID.

Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws and "Walk Your Wheels" zones while riding their bikes to school. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.

CHS ADMINISTRATION:

Karin Mellina, Principal

Rikki Betancourt, Assistant Principal -Student Alpha (A-K) rikki.betancourt@coronadousd.net

Tim Kusserow, Assistant Principal - Student Alpha (L-Z) timothy.kusserow@coronadousd.net

Devices:

• As part of this program, all Coronado High School students are required to bring a fully charged device to school daily. Students who need a device will have the opportunity to check-out a Chromebook during schedule pick-up.
  

Students Using Personal Devices

CHS students who have personal devices at home may use their own device as an alternative to a CUSD Chromebook. If your student chooses to use a personal device, however, please note that it will not have specific CUSD features, such as testing lockdown browsers and content filters. If your student chooses to use their own device for daily school work, they may still be issued a CUSD Chromebook for state testing in Spring 2024 to meet secure browser requirements.

Students Using CUSD Devices

CHS families who choose to check-out a CUSD Chromebook for their student’s daily school work may keep the device for the duration of their student’s enrollment at CHS, including summers. Students will practice responsibility for operating and maintaining their individual CUSD devices throughout their time at CHS. We also encourage families to purchase the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan for CUSD Chromebooks for just $20 a year to limit any fines due to accidental damage. The Protection Plan must be purchased annually within two weeks of the beginning of the school year in order to be valid. A new Protection Plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device.

For more information about this program, please visit the links below:

• 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs

• Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

• Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

Email: karin.mellina@coronadousd.net
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders