Happy Friday, Surfside families!
My hope is that you will be able to dry out after a very wet couple of days.
I'm excited to report to you all the great things that happened at Surfside. Our Sharks basketball team went all the way to the final game in the basketball tournament and lost in overtime! We have had several early graduates who have committed to various colleges, tech schools, and the military.
On a different note, our Surfside team would appreciate it if you would please check with your students to make sure they are getting their work done and showing up to school on time if they are coming to school in person. We are starting to see an uptick in tardies and consequently in missing assignments. We are acutely interested in the success of every student and we want to make sure there are no surprises. Both you and your student should be able to look Aeries and easily determine both grades and attendance. If you need assistance with this please contact your teacher.
Lastly, please note that there is no school next week in honor of the presidents holiday. Have a great week.
Thank you,
Principal Frandsen
Weekly Construction Update
As one might have anticipated, the rain slowed construction down a bit in terms of the asphalt parking lot and concrete sidewalks. These are now on the calendar for the end of next week.
Middle School News
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WORK DUE:
Friday, 2/14/25 was work turn in day. Quality Work book samples & P.E. Logs are due from each course in order to remain in compliance. Samples may be submitted digitally. We recommend using the Genius Scan App. Photos, photo copies, and actual work pages are other options. All Edmentum courses should be on-pace and reflect quality work and grades.
Presidents Week:
February 17 - 21. No in-person or virtual sessions will be held. If your student is off-pace, this is a great time to catch up!
Thank you, Shark Families, for all you do to support your students in their Independent Study journey.
New District Cell Phone Policy
"During the Day, Off and Away"
To create a focused learning environment and support student mental health, Oceanside Unified School District will now require all student cell phones to be off and stowed in backpacks upon entering campus and remain off until leaving. Exceptions are made for students with IEPs or 504 plans if specified for medical or anxiety-related needs, as determined by site administration. Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents if needed, and students will have access to their phones during emergencies. The policy aims to reduce distractions, enhance engagement, and prevent cyberbullying, while also reducing the risk of phone theft or loss. Support and disciplinary actions for policy violations could include warnings, phone calls home, and phone confiscations, with increasing consequences for repeated offenses. OUSD is committed to student safety and mental health, fostering academic and emotional growth. For more details, refer to OUSD's Handbook.
Tutor.com Available for FREE
As a reminder, OUSD provides Tutor.com for FREE to all students! Every OUSD student can access Tutor.com at no-cost with 1-to-1 online tutoring in English and Spanish. Students also have access to use drop-off writing review, self-paced test prep from The Princeton Review®, as well as other learning resources. Students can access Tutor.com 24hrs a day every day of the year, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Top 10 Facts for Parents - ENGLISH Flyer; Top 10 Facts for Parents - SPANISH Flyer; How it Works - ENGLISH Flyer; How it Works - SPANISH Flyer
Surfside Spirit Wear Store
The Surfside spirit wear store is OPEN!! Represent Surfside in style. You can even put any of the amazing Surfside designs on any piece of clothing offered. Follow the steps on the homepage!!
Items will ship directly to you. Go Sharks!!! All items are available to students, families and staff!!!
Seniors...You can also order your Class of 2025 gear! Use code PRIDE25
Click HERE
Immigration Statement
Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.
Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources
Please see below for resources to support:
Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish
SDCOE Resource Page for educators.
Surfside Educational Academy
Website: surfside.oside.us
Location: 1125 South Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8600
Twitter: @SurfsideOUSD
Instagram: surfsideousd