March 17-27 Counseling Meetings - Course Selection for Rising Sophomores
March 18 NHS Tutoring 3:35-4:35 pm in room 511
Special Education Family Resource Night 5:30pm CHS MPR
March 19 CA Healthy Kids Survey - extended homeroom - alternate bell schedule below
Safe Harbor Drug Prevention - Parent Panel Discussion at CMS 6pm
March 20 NHS Tutoring at lunch in room 511
March 22 Saturday School 8am-12pm CHS Saturday Enrichment 2024-25
CUSD Calendars have been approved and posted on the CUSD website. Please find links below:
Thank you, PTO, for the delicious staff luncheon last week. We're so LUCKY to have your kindness and support.
Class of 2025 Families: Updated information in the senior section below.
California Healthy Kids STUDENT Survey: On March 19th, CHS will be taking part in the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), a health and well-being survey for students in grades 9-12, administered in partnership with the California Department of Education. The aim of the survey is to compile data about the student population to best understand the make-up and experience of the student body, evaluate programs that address student needs, and shape needed services. The survey is designed to gather trend data on key areas of health and behavioral risks, including alcohol, tobacco and drugs, and gain an understanding of individual student perceptions of their health & wellbeing, school safety and the learning environment.
For further information, you are also encouraged to visit the California Healthy Kids Survey website at http://chks.wested.org/ and https://calschls.org/about/the-surveys/#chks to review the survey and see the frequently asked questions. A sample 2023-2024 high school survey can be viewed at https://calschls.org/administration/downloads/
Students will participate in the survey unless a parent chooses to opt their child out.
- If you would like to opt your child out or have questions, please email CHS counseling office at afsaneh.doctorsafaie@coronadousd.net" . The survey will be administered on March 19th during homeroom.
California Healthy Kids Survey for Parents/Guardians- Estimated Survey Time: 10-15 minutes
California School Parent Survey, 2024-2025
CUSD is asking that you complete the California Healthy Kids Parent Survey to learn more about your opinions regarding school culture and climate. This survey is an opportunity to communicate your perceptions about your child’s school. This letter explains the survey and, at the bottom of the page, provides your URL and access instructions. If you have any questions about this survey please contact the school counselor.
- The purpose of this survey is to obtain parent perceptions about the school.
Your participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information you provide will help guide the district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement.
- This is an anonymous survey. It is designed so that no one can be identified from the data. You do not have to respond to any questions that you feel could be used to identify you. Simply skip any such questions.
- All questions apply to the school you selected.
- The results are for the use of your district. The California Department of Education and WestEd will preserve data confidentiality and refer any data requests to the district.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE SURVEY
If you have more than one child at this school, you will only need to complete one survey for this school. Please fill out just one survey about the school using your oldest child as a reference.
After the first page of the survey, you will be able to change the language to one of 18 options.
- Access your school site survey by using the following link: CHS CHKS Parent Survey Link
The NJROTC Annual Military Inspection will occur on Wednesday March 25, 2025. This event is mandatory for all NJROTC Cadets from both terms and will culminate in a Pass-in-Review Parade on Niedermeyer Field at 2PM. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Term 2 Semester 1: The semester ends on March 28th. Parents, please check Canvas with your student this week and encourage them to reach out to their teachers if they have any outstanding work or assignments. Students will have minimum days for final exams on the following days:
Finals Schedule
Thursday, March 27th:
Period 1: 8:30am-10:30 am
Period 2: 10:45am-12:45 pm
No CoSA today
Friday, March 28th:
Period 3: 8:30am-10:30 am
Period 4: 10:45am-12:45 pm
No CoSA today
Message from PTO: Please help us support our amazing CHS students during Quarter 3 Finals March 27th and 28th by providing healthy snacks for all students before each class period. Your generous donations will help ease the stress and provide some much needed brain food for finals. Sign Up HERE
AP Tests Review Sessions Calendar:
AP Testing Schedule 2024-25:
Please contact Mrs. Lewis if you have any questions.Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
Athletics: Spring sports are in full swing - come on out and support our Islanders!!
Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net
Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net
Special Education Family Resource Night
Join us Tuesday, March 18 at the Coronado High School Multi-Purpose Room for Special Education Family Resource Night. The focus of this event is providing connections with different agencies and organizations that support students with disabilities as they approach and enter adulthood. After a couple of brief presentations and introductions, families will have the opportunity to visit information tables at their leisure and gather information and resources related to community colleges, workability, IEP dispute resolution supports, military supports, and more. Pizza and salad will be provided
JUNIORS! It's almost time for CAASPP Testing! Mark your calendars for testing dates
Important reminder: statewide testing of students in grade 11 will begin after spring break. Many parents question whether or not their children should participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing. Here’s why it matters:
Federal law requires all districts to meet a 95% participation rate.
If that threshold is not met, the academic indicator for the school will be negatively impacted.
The higher the academic indicator of your child’s school, the more desirable you are to a college admittance office.
High school students who wish to earn a State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma are required to earn a score of 3 or higher on the CAASPP in English/Language Arts
High school students who wish to earn a Golden State Seal of Merit on their diploma are required to earn a score of 3 or higher on the CAASPP ELA, Math, and CA Science tests.
Save money and time in college - the CSU uses your scores for college placement and to test out of certain English and Math courses in college..
Teachers and administrators can use test results to tailor instruction in areas of need.
- Results of the CAASPP testing are made public in the Fall, and we look forward to sharing with the community how well our students are performing on our state standards.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Kusserow at Timothy.Kusserow@coronadousd.net
April 14 and 15: ELA
April 17 :CAST (Science)
May 19 : Math
All 11th grade students will take the summative assessments using school-issued Chromebooks. Please familiarize your students with the assessment platform. Practice tests for students are available here
National Honor Society (NHS) Prospective Members Meeting
If you missed the prospective members meeting on March 12th during lunch, please find the slides that Ms. Evenson reviewed at: https://tinyurl.com/NHSEligibilty
Applications will open April 7, 2025 and will close April 17, 2025 at 5 pm.
Please see the slides for eligibility requirements, application requirements and much more.
New! Coronado High School’s 2024-2025 School Profile
Coronado High School’s counseling department develops and publishes the school profile every fall on the CHS website and shares it with colleges during the college admissions process. The counselors reviewed it at college night this March and with the PTO.
What is a high school profile? High school profiles are a tool created by high school counselors for college admissions officers, school communities and other families potentially moving to the school. Colleges want to evaluate students in the context of the high school they attend, and this is why high school profiles exist. It provides information about the school’s requirements, grading policies, course offerings, colleges attended by graduates, and other important data.
New! Community College Week
CHS will be having 3 local community colleges - Southwestern College,City College and Mesa College - come the week of April 7th to inform students about the college, how to attend for FREE, enrollment steps and complete the application, plus answer any questions students may have. This is geared for seniors but open to all grade levels who are interested in learning more about community colleges.
Please complete the Community College Week 2025 form to have the student be invited to attend, or if the student is learning about a college not coming to CHS.
New! SUMMER JOB FAIR @ Coronado High School - April 9th
Wednesday, April 9th at Lunch (11:25am-12:05pm) in the MPR
Come meet with human resources representatives from the Hotel del Coronado, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado Island Marriott Resort, and the Glorietta Bay Inn. A list of available positions and job applications will be available. Bring your resume to give to hiring managers if you want to impress the employers. There also will be other organizations and businesses in the quad such as the City of Coronado Recreation Department, MWR on the Navy Base and more!
New! SPRING COLLEGE 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 Mondays in room 202. There will be FREE pizza for those who attend.
Term 2 Semester 1 Progress Report Grades are available to view in Synergy. To login to Parent Vue click HERE. If your student earned a D or F in a course, please contact the student’s counselor to see remediation options.
College Acceptance Reminder: As you hear back from colleges, don’t forget to update your outcomes in xello!
SCHOLARSHIPS! New CHS Only Scholarships Posted This Week - 6 Available for only CHS students, including Friends of the Library, Soroptomist!
Local Scholarships are now available in Xello in addition to the national scholarships! The counselors will be adding scholarships weekly going forward as they become available. The majority of the ones we add are either local to Coronado or San Diego, therefore you have an increased chance of receiving those.
To Access Scholarships in Xello: - Go to College Planning (under Quicklinks on your dashboard) -> Scholarships (Parents can view them)
CAREER CORNER:
NEW! INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
The CHS Internship Opportunities document has been updated with many opportunities throughout San Diego and are now by career interest category (starting on page 7). Summer programs and opportunities will continue to be added as they come up.
NEW! 2025 Student Public Health Camp - June 23rd - 27th
What: FREE 5 Day Student Professional Development Workshop Series
Led by San Diego County's Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), students will receive hands-on training from public health professionals in addressing San Diego's most critical public health issues, including Tuberculosis, Epidemiology and Immunization Services, HIV, and Mental Health. The camp will expand students' understanding of health careers beyond hospital systems, providing an excellent introduction to public health occupations and a professional network.
Where: SDCOE's Linda Vista Innovation Center - 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego 92111
When: June 23-27, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day
Who: Rising juniors and seniors in high school
More Information: Check out the event flyer
Crown Cove Aquatic Center @ Silver Strand State Beach - Hiring Lifeguard Teaching Assistants
Do you have a love of the outdoors, the water, and recreational activities? A Lifeguard Teaching Assistant may be the perfect job for you! Crown Cove will provide the lifeguard training needed. Must be 16 years old. Click HERE for additional information.
Swim Instructor Job Opening: Legacy Swim Academy is hiring part time (4-20 hrs.) swim instructors at $18-$20 per hour. Legacy Swim Academy operates at the BBMAC pool after school and is able to work with students’ sports and school schedules. Please email resume to info@legacyswimacademy.com.
Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings
Visit the CHS Counseling Website
ASB Student Store:This week’s featured item is our Green Coronado Islanders Hoodie! Click here to purchase through our online store and items will be delivered to classrooms during period 2.
Happy Women’s History Month!
Come celebrate Women’s History Month in the CHS Library! Browse the myriad books from our Women’s History Month shelf displays to learn more about the many experiences, accomplishments, and contributions of women throughout history and today! Some prevalent themes are Women in Sports, Women in the Arts, Women in Science, and Women and Activism.
Browse Our Shelves for Four-Leaf Clovers
Search our shelves, and if you’re lucky, you just might find a four-leaf clover! Four-leaf clovers will be hidden around the library throughout March. Students who find a clover can bring it to the library desk for a prize! Limited to one prize per student.
Adopt a Leprechaun!
Stop by the library to adopt a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day! Adoption includes a leprechaun of your choice, a surprise book chosen by your leprechaun, an adoption certificate (bookmark), and a piece of candy!
·Library Hours and Contact
CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
CHS Library Extension: 2088
CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders
