Mustang Corral

Dear Mustangs,

Welcome back from the long Presidents’ Day weekend! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break as we head into another exciting week here at Otay Ranch High School.

First, I want to take a moment to congratulate our winter sports teams on completing their regular seasons. Your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship have made us all proud. For those teams and student-athletes who are advancing to the CIF playoffs this week, we wish you the best of luck—your Mustang family is cheering you on every step of the way!

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, I invite all students, staff, and families to join us for a special Movie Night this Friday at 5:30 PM in the theatre, hosted by our very own Otay Ranch Black Student Union (BSU). We will be screening The Six Triple Eight, a powerful story about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the first and only all-Black, all-female battalion deployed overseas during World War II.

These brave women were sent to Europe in 1945 with a critical mission: to clear a massive backlog of undelivered mail—millions of letters and packages that had piled up, causing a major morale crisis among American troops. Working tirelessly in difficult conditions, the Six Triple Eight completed their task in record time, proving their resilience, skill, and determination. Their contributions remained largely unrecognized for decades, but today, we honor them as pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations.

This is a great opportunity to learn about a remarkable chapter in American history while coming together as a school community. I encourage everyone to attend and support BSU in this meaningful event.

Let’s make it a fantastic week, Mustangs! Stay focused, support one another, and continue striving for excellence.

Go Mustangs!

Respectfully,

Julio Alcalá

Principal, Otay Ranch High School

P.S. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram. There's always something happening at Otay Ranch!

Click the image below to access our school's events.

Paola is being recognized by Mrs. Lloyd for Belonging:

"The student exemplifies a strong sense of belonging through her dedication to supporting underclassmen, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued within the school community. By volunteering her time to mentor and assist younger students, she shares her expertise with patience and kindness, fostering a culture of support and inclusivity. Her willingness to help others not only strengthens connections among students but also creates a positive and encouraging environment for all."

Anthony is being recognized by Ms. Monrreal for Learning:

"Anthony exemplifies learning in our IM1 classroom. He perseveres through tough problems, asks for help when he needs it, and ensures the Daily Learning Target of the day has been met. I am so proud of Anthony for the example he sets for his peers. A job well done!"

At Otay Ranch High School, we take pride in our work of developing a culture of belonging and learning. Through a collaborative approach, we work with all stakeholders in providing our students a safe, rigorous, and supportive academic experience as we prepare them for college and/or their career pathway.

• Click on the following link or image above for additional information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zPL1lsvqzc5rTAQwAtTfx0LHky23y8b5/view?usp=sharing

Here are some things to keep in mind as the registration process begins:

• An email from SUHSD is going out weekly to parents/guardians and it includes the campus portal website along with their username.
• If you forgot your password, you may call the office and office staff can reset your password.
• Here is the website to access your campus portal account: https://infinite.sweetwaterschools.org/campus/portal/sweetwater.jsp

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzq0bGFjS3E413n0T-GXJCwkMJXKo3bAAQFko_HtUnY/edit?usp=sharing

That there will be a Girls' Beach Volleyball meeting during lunch in room 614 on Wed. Feb. 19.

Open the AP bulletin link (below) to learn more about the AP exams and payments.

APTS Invoice Website, click here https://aptsusa.com/sweetwater/

AP Bulletin, click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/10PoPMuGu-tBTV1PuWadlPDxSSP-ltpxfBskPMG_saJ4/edit?usp=sharing

• Room Assignments - emailed to student one week before test day
• Students will be administratively excused from all missed classes on test day, if marked present for the exam.
• If the student has two exams scheduled for the same day and time slot, one of the exams will be moved to the make-up test date. Dates for make up exams will be selected April 15th.
• Deadlines: Accommodation requests January 16th; Late registration February 28th; Late exams April 10th (only with approved excuse)
• Students will be administratively excused from all missed classes on test day, if marked present for the exam.

Students can register for the Adelante Mujer Conference through the following link:

tinyurl.com/2025AMSBConference

Our ORH before and after school tutoring program is open for the semester. Here is our S2 schedule.

We are excited to announce that the Otay Ranch Credit Recovery session will take place over two weeks:

Week 1: March 24–28 (Monday–Friday)
Week 2: March 31–April 4 (Monday–Friday)
The session will run daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Counselors will be calling students out soon to enroll in one of the following courses:

IM2 A
IM1 A
Bio A
World History A

This is an excellent opportunity for students to catch up on credits and stay on track academically. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office

Click the image below to see all the important dates.

As we continue our academic journey together, we want to remind everyone of our cell phone use policy at Otay Ranch High School. To maintain a focused learning environment, cell phones should be turned off and stored away during class time, unless specifically permitted by your classroom teacher. This policy helps minimize distractions and supports our commitment to LEARNING and academic excellence.

This policy is an essential part of upholding our core values of BLUE: Belonging, Learning, Unity, and Empathy. By following the cell phone policy, students demonstrate a commitment to their LEARNING and respect for the educational environment.

Students are allowed to use their phones during passing periods and lunch, but during instructional time, phones should not be visible or in use.

Remember, staying focused in class not only benefits your own learning but also supports the unity and belonging of our entire school community. Let's work together to create a space where everyone can thrive academically and feel valued.

Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to making Otay Ranch High School a place where learning comes first.

Please use the LINK https://forms.gle/vG4ddwiGhDMVmWUG8 to report an absence.

Students, if you are experiencing technology issues, please fill out the following Google Form (https://forms.gle/sJHsaZg49p6Pixmw6).

Student drop-offs...next to the pavilion off of Olympic Parkway and in front of the gym off of Santa Victoria.

Student Parking...(designated in red below) stadium parking lot and gym parking lot.

***Please obey all traffic laws and be cautious of all pedestrians.***

Mustangs,

To increase our efforts in ensuring the safety of our campus, we began issuing student parking permits at the ASB Finance windows (the ones that face the main office).

In order to get a parking permit, you will need to fill out the following registration form: Parking Permit Registration
(You must sign in with your Student Google Account)

After the form is completely filled out, you may come to the Finance windows and show your Valid Driver License. You will then be issued a parking permit that must be hung on your rear view mirror anytime you park on campus.

After a two week grace period, any car parked in student parking lots without a student parking permit will be subject to be being towed at the owner’s expense.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thank you,

Mr. Tapia
Asst. Principal
ORH ASB

Please review the student handbook as it has all the needed information to assist with your child's success at Otay Ranch High School. (Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook)

VISION

All students will graduate with the skills, knowledge and commitment to be college and career ready.

MISSION

Our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary education and career options by fostering a culture of achievement, developing critical thinking skills across all subject areas, instilling a sense of commitment, and creating a community where everyone belongs.

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES

1. Students will be able to apply math skills to real-world phenomena and problems.
   




2. Students will be able to use academic language in all subjects to support analysis for specific purposes and audiences.

Website: orh.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 1250 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 591-5000
Instagram: Follow Mr. Alcala on Instagram @orhs_principal_alcala

Nondiscrimination Statement/Declaración de no discriminación:

The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator, Susan Park at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org

El distrito Sweetwater Union High School District prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (que incluye el acoso sexual), o la intimidación escolar (bullying) en función percibida o real de edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza, u origen étnico, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, de la persona; o por asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de dichas características percibidas o reales. En caso de preguntas o quejas, favor de comunicarse con el Dr. Vernon Moore, Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; o con Susan Park, Coordinadora del Título IX en el 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; y con Sonia Picos, Coordinadora del Artículo 504 en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org