February Newsletter

It is officially February! And it means we have hit the halfway point of Spring Semester 1. Progress reports are the time to reflect on habits that are working and making adjustments as needed.

The 2027 GLT has finished our classroom presentations and all students should have turned in their Course Request Google Form for next year's class selections. We will be individually meeting with students for the next couple of weeks so we appreciate your patience during this time.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Grade Level Team with any questions or concerns.

We are currently meeting one on one with students in the Class of 2027 to discuss and finalize their junior year classes.

The process of meeting individually with every 10th grader takes approximately one month to complete.

Students will receive a copy of their final request in Advisory by the end of the month. Please review the request with your student. You can also find the finalized course selections on your ParentVue or StudentVue portal. Students have until Friday, 3/7/25 to make any changes to their request. Once we go on Spring Break, changes cannot be made to the request.

We look forward to meeting with every family at your student's Mandatory Registration Appointment in June 2025. More information about scheduling your registration appointment will be available after Spring Break.

• Thursday, February 6 - On-Site Physicals
• Wednesday, February 12 - Athletic Eligibility Determined
• Friday, February 14 - Lincoln's Day - No School
• Monday, February 17 - President’s Day - No School
• Thursday, February 20 - Minimum Day
• Saturday, March 1 - Enrollment Deadline for New Students
• March 12-13 - Spring Semester I Finals
• Friday, March 14 - No School, Staff Development Day
• March 14 - 28 - Spring Break - No School

If you have siblings you would like to enroll for next school year, you must submit your application by March 1, 2025. Helix is a charter school, so no one is automatically enrolled and you must apply before March 1 to ensure your incoming student has a spot. The application and all information about enrollment can be found here - helixcharter.net/Enroll. No action is required for students already enrolled at Helix.

Every Thursday at 6pm, Helix staff or special guests present on different topics applicable to high school parents. See below for our upcoming schedule. Visit helixcharter.net/FamilyFirst for more information and for links to previous recordings.

This info night is for parents and guardians looking to learn more about our Dual Enrollment program. We'll cover the pros and cons of dual enrollment, how to enroll, opportunities and expectations. Our College & Career Center Advisor, Gillian Morgan, will present along with Ms. Villegas, grade level principal.This event will be held in person in ExL (room 1600) at 6pm. Students are welcome to attend with parents/guardians. Doors open at 5:45. For translation services, click here.

Pathway leaders Amy Hull & Alicia Gibson will showcase the Business Pathway for 9th-11th grade families. They will give an overview of teachers, courses, activities, program, rooms, equipment and scholarship opportunities! This event will be held in the Helix Library at 6pm. Students are welcome to attend with parents/guardians. Registration not required, just show up! We'll have snacks. For translation services, click here.

So what are the kids up to these days and how can I keep up? Come learn about up-to-date trends in technology like how to check privacy settings on my child's profiles and how to set up boundaries in the digital world. Learn about some of the latest phone apps that could put you or your child at risk, and tips to keep your family on the same page. Learn more about Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Twitch, AI and its impact on education and mental health and many more! Learn simple techniques to better connect with your child and walk away with the tools to create a technology contract for your family.This meeting will be held via zoom. Click here to register. Meeting ID: 897 8912 6951, Passcode: 765834.

Interested in participating in a Spring sport? Online clearance is now open. Visit THE HELIX ATHLETICS WEBSITE for instructions. On-campus physicals will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3pm in the Sports Medicine classroom (1160). Cost is $35 and we only accept cash.

Yearbooks are currently for sale at the Dawg House and through the student store. Yearbooks SELL OUT, so buy one TODAY if you are interested!

The Highland Players production of Hadestown will be shown in the Helix Mainstage Theater on Wednesday, 2/5/25 - Friday, 2/7/25 and Tuesday, 2/11/25 - Friday, 2/14/25. All shows will begin at 7pm. Hadestown, which won the 2019 Tony award for Best Musical, is a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridyce.Tickets available for purchase here.

Parent engagement is a priority at Helix and necessary to keep our community strong. The PTSA plays an important role in this. Helix PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the board in the following positions. Serving on the board means committing to attend the meetings when possible which are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Helix Admin Bldg or via Zoom. The easiest way to support is to become a member if you're not already. You can join here. Please email helixptsapresident@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

The Charter Governing Board, consisting of parents, staff, and community members, is empowered to make school wide policy decisions. School wide policy includes, but is not limited to: graduation requirements, admission standards, attendance policies, school calendar, general and fiscal oversight, and annual budget approval. Moreover, the Helix Charter Governing Board is also responsible for appointing, evaluating, compensating and, when necessary, replacing the Executive Director.

Helix Charter High School currently has a vacancy on the Charter Board. The successful candidate will take office April 1, 2025, and end their first term March 30, 2028.

Candidates will be expected to attend the Charter Board Meeting on Monday February 10, 2025, to introduce themselves to the Charter Board and answer any questions. Meetings are held in the Helix Library and begin at 4:45 pm.

To apply for this position or for any questions, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Board Mark Demers: demers@helixcharter.net

HIMA's 31st Annual Gala will be held at the Thursday Club on March 13th. Tickets can be purchased here.

Use promocode HelixCharter when purchasing Farm Fresh to You products and they will give 10% back to Helix.

A list of community service opportunities can be found at helixcharter.net/community. We keep it very updated and some interesting new opportunities have just been added!

See below for audition information for next school year.

Ms. Gonzalez is looking for some volunteers for this event. Please email her if interested, mgonzalez@lemongrove.ca.gov.

Summer School will run from Tuesday, June 10th to Tuesday, July 1st. We will offer students the opportunity to earn 10 credits this Summer by running a Morning Session from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and an Afternoon Session from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

If your student has failed a class this school year, please plan on having them attend summer school.

Ms. Castrejon is proud to recognize Ava Gomez and Isabella Macias as our Students of the Month! Both Ava and Isabella have shown incredible strength in advocating for themselves and speaking up for their education. Their commitment to ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed is truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing work, Ava and Isabella! Your dedication sets a wonderful example for others.