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Chronic Absenteeism

We are on track for a dramatic decrease in chronic absenteeism.

Through November

• 2024-25 - 12.31%
• 2023-24 - 16.10%

While promising, we know there is a lot of progress still to be made to maximize the learning experiences for our students. I want to recognize and thank the work of our staff, families, and students for recognizing the importance of attending school and utilizing the academic and social emotional resources we provide that lead to increased student achievement.

We look forward to celebrating our students with Cougariffic Attendance on January 10th (those with no tardies, no all-day absences, and whose early dismissals or late arrivals have been excused through our Attendance Office). In addition, we will be sending letters of support to the families of students who have missed 10% or more of the school year to date. These letters will share information regarding school resources and support services we offer to make in-person attendance as accessible as possible for our Cougars.

Thank you for making Steele Canyon a great place to learn and work

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season and we can’t wait to see you on January 8th!

Rah! Rah! Cougars!

• Friday, 12/20: End of Term 1, Minimum Day Schedule (special bell schedule)
• 12/21-1/7: Winter Break - No School
• Tuesday, 1/7: Senior Portrait Quickshots
• Wednesday, 1/8: Term 2 Begins
• Monday, 1/13: Start Smart
• Wednesday, 1/15: Senior Panorama Photo during Cougar Den
• Wednesday, 1/15: Governing Board Meeting
• Wednesday, 1/15: Athletic Boosters Meeting
• Thursday, 1/16: Curriculum Parent Night
• Saturday, 1/18: Battle of the Bands
• Monday, 1/20: MLK Day - No School
• Tuesday, 1/21: School Site Council
• Thursday, 1/23: Culture Fair @ 4pm
• Thursday, 1/23: Evening with the Principal @ 5:30pm
• Saturday, 2/1: Winter Formal

Intent to Enroll Online Application (NEW STUDENTS ONLY)

Calling all future Cougars! The new student enrollment process for the 2025-26 school year is now open! All first time Cougars who wish to attend Steele Canyon High School next year must complete an Intent to Enroll Online Application. Applications must be submitted by the end of day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 to be considered in the lottery. More information can be found on our website at www.schscougars.org. *Current Steele Canyon students do not need to apply. Their registration automatically rolls over into next school year

Please join us for an Evening with the Principal, Parent Education Event: Co-Hosted by SCHS PTO. We will have a guest speaker to discuss College and Career Readiness, which was the #1 request by parents who completed our Parent Engagement Survey.

Details:

• Location: School Library
• When: 1/23/25 beginning at 5:30pm

Hi Seniors and Families,

If you have not taken your Senior pictures with Cherished Memories we are offering Senior Portraits Quickshot! This is the best way to ensure that your Senior photo is in our yearbook. You can still make an appointment to go to the Cherished Memories studio through 1/21/25. If you are unable to go to the Portrait Studio and would instead like a free quick 5 minute photo session on January 7th here at Steele, you must email your preferred time to: kschram@schscougars.org to sign-up for the ONLY Senior photo make-up session before the yearbook deadline!

IF YOU DO NOT TAKE YOUR PHOTO BEFORE JANUARY 21st, YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK!

The make-up session is: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 from 7:30am-3:30pm.
Please see the attached flyer below for more info.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2025 - SAT. JANUARY 18 @ 6 PM - SCHS THEATER

Tickets go on sale January 8! Look out for the QR code.

Our Career Technical Education class in Advanced Jewelry/Metalsmithing Manufacturing visited the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad. Our students had the opportunity to visit the GIA campus and participated in a workshop taught by one of GIA's Instructors on how to use the 3 D modeling program, ZBrush. Students enjoyed learning how to create 3 Dimensional forms on the computer.

Our graphic design and animation Career Technical Education classes had the opportunity to visit the Comic Con Museum.They learned about animation history and graphic design principles as they viewed artwork over the last 75 years. During their visit students learned the process involved in creating a storyboard by creating their own original story, in addition to building and designing an animated vehicle.

Students from our Career Technical Education Criminal Justice class visited the Sheriff's Station. They toured the facility and watched presentations from the Canine Unit, Bomb Squad and Swat team. Students observed the Canine officer take down an assailant, were able to try on the protective bomb squad suit and learned what a typical day is like for the detectives. Career technical classes give students skills for a particular profession and skills that transfer to other professions.

We are excited to announce that the Winter Formal theme is "Floating in the Moment" and will be held on February 1, 2025, at the Bahia Resort from 6 pm to 10 pm. Ticket prices are listed below:

• Dec 9 - Dec 13: $45 w/ an ASB card and $55 w/out

• Dec 14 - Dec 20: $55 w/ an ASB card and $65 w/out

• Dec 21 - Jan 17: $65 w/ an ASB card and $75 w/out

• Jan 18 - Jan 29: $75 w/ an ASB card and $85 w/out

This year, students have the option to purchase tickets either at the Finance Office or online through 5-Star Students. QR codes will be available to scan on posters around the school and a link is available on the ASB website under the Winter Formal tab. (A convenience fee will be added for tickets purchased online). Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Purchase your tickets early for the best price.

If you want to bring a guest, you must have them fill out a guest pass. Guest Passes are available on the ASB website and at the Finance Office. You must turn in a guest pass in order to purchase a ticket for a guest. Guest tickets must be purchased at the Finance Office.

Here are the sports for next week! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @sccougarsathletics

Parent Meeting for Winter Baseball will be immediately following back to school night - Jan 16th @ 7:50 in room D203

Steele Canyon Competitive Cheer won the D1 CoEd Division at CIF last weekend at Carlsbad HS. This makes it a 3-peat for our Competitive Team! Way to go Cougars!

There are 2 ways to get your Scratch Shirt:

1) Click here to order your Scratch gear at the SCHS ASB Webstore. The Mascot Team will deliver your order to your student's Block 3 class within 2 days.

2) Send your student to our ASB Student Store for your Scratch gear!

Scratch thanks Al's Sport Shop for providing our Mascot Team with this fantastic fundraising opportunity!

Friendly reminder to drive cautiously as you enter and exit the campus. Campus Supervisors are here to keep the traffic moving - please follow all traffic directions from security personnel. Reminder that we do not provide access for cars at the back of the school during the school day.

Safety Tips from SDSO for those who ride or are considering an e-bike!