CHS Islander News

College and Career Day is TOMORROW!

This event is required for ALL grade levels and attendance will be taken.

Grades 9, 10 and 11 arrive at school at 8:30 am

Grade 12 arrives at school at 9:30 am

Activities Include:

• College and Career Fair - with over 20 universities, all branches of the military, community colleges, trade schools, gap year programs and a wide variety of career paths
• A professional career panel in the gym
• Grade Level Activities

• Counseling Presentations in the theater (9th-11th) for 2025-2026 Course Selections

• Senior Workshops

• College and Career Fair/ Military (quad)

• I’m going to a 4 year college… Now what? (school portals, acceptances, letter of intent, housing, award letters, documents required, etc.) (room 202)

• Community College Workshop (room 201)

Students will attend their first day of Term 2 classes in the afternoon.

(see flyer and bell schedule below)

Jan 27 TERM 2 BEGINS

• College and Career Day - 8:30am-11:35 am

Jan 29 National Puzzle Day - stop by the library!

Term 2 Internship Interest Meeting - lunch in room 202

Jan 30 Term 2 Parent Night 5:00 PM

Welcome to Term 2, Islanders!

Thank you, PTO and parents/guardians, for providing and distributing snacks during finals last week. Your support means so much to our students and staff! Shout out to Jen Reynolds and Big City Bagel Cafe for providing breakfast to the Islander Team on our staff work day last week. We appreciate you!!

Term 1 Grades: Term 1 semester 2 final transcript grades will be available on Synergy on Jan. 31, 2025.

Term 2 Schedules: All schedules can be found on Synergy. Reminders: Course changes will be very limited based on class size and schedule compatibility. Requests for specific teachers or class periods will NOT be permitted, and individual teachers do not have the authority to grant a student permission to join their class. Please do not ask individual teachers if you can be added to their class.

Term 2 Parent Night (a.k.a Back to School Night) Jan. 30, 2025 at 5pm: Please have your student provide their class schedule and classroom numbers prior to the event. Click HERE for the schedule

Schedule

1st Period 5:00-5:15

2nd Period 5:20-5:35

3rd Period 5:40-5:55

4th Period 6:00-6:15

No period 4 or 5 COSA classes

Our ASB student store will be open for family members to purchase Islander gear. Stop by the table and pick up some merch!

Outstanding Textbooks: Term 1 textbooks are now overdue. If you have not returned your books to the library already, please do so as soon as possible. We need textbooks returned so that we can issue them for Term 2 students. If you are an AP student registered to take the AP exam, your due date has been extended.

Remediation of Courses Policy: Students earning a D or an F in a UC A-G course will be required to remediate the course to a C or higher. Required remediation may be via course repetition, online credit recovery, and/or summer school. CHS counseling will provide families with necessary information about the way in which your CHS student will remediate a UC A-G course D or F grade. Note: graduation requirement courses that do not factor into A-G completion must be remediated if student earns an F. See CHS Student/Family Handbook for more information.

PE Uniforms can be purchased by clicking on THIS LINK (you can also purchase them from the CHS website under the tab "store".)

• Please bring a printed receipt to your PE teacher to get your clothes. Students will be dressing out at the end of the first week of the term.

Due to low ticket sales, the Winter Dance on February 1st has been cancelled.

AP Test SPRING Term Registration opens on January 12, 2025 and closes on February 28, 2025.

Late registration for Fall classes will incur a $40 late fee during that time

• If you would like to change a test registration or cancel a test, please email Mrs. Wendy Lewis

wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net

Seniors: Don't miss out on discounted pricing deadline for graduation items! See the senior section below.

The CHS front office will be closing early, at 3:15pm, on February 5th and 19th due to all staff trainings.

NHS tutoring: Tutors will not be available this week. They will be back in action once the new term gets underway and days are scheduled. Keep your eyes open for their starting date.

National Honor Society (NHS) New Member Applications: Attention 10th and 11th graders: New member applications will open in March. Students who are interested in applying for membership will need the following:

• a cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, a teacher recommendation, and TEN hours of community service. Current 10th and 11th grade students who meet the criteria are eligible to apply.

Student IDs: Please remind your student to carry their ID.

Attendance: Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday Enrichment:

• *NEW* Detention options for students. (1) Meet with Mrs. Lewis for “Breakfast Buddies” to assist with Village Elementary students; or (2) Meet with Mr. Kusserow for “campus beautification” at CHS. Both options occur on Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Students should speak to either administrator for more details or to sign-up.

• Detention is also held on Monday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.

• Students may also attend Saturday Enrichment to clear tardies and absences. The next Saturday Enrichment will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Students may sign up for Saturday Enrichment by filling out the form linked below:

CHS Saturday Enrichment 2024-25

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 just around the corner and register now to start learning about pre-season workouts.

Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net

• Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net

Please make sure you have returned all of your Term 1 textbooks to the CHS Library if you have not done so already.

Come celebrate National Puzzle Day this Wednesday, January 29th at lunch time in the CHS Library! We will have a ton of puzzle fun and lots of prizes!!!

Athletics: Spring Sports are just around the corner and register now to start learning about pre-season workouts.

Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net

• Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net

MTD Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is an "origin" story of Peter Pan and Captain Hook.

The play is based upon the novel PETER AND THE STARCATHERS by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. It is filled with music and relies more upon the origins of J.M. Barrie's original story of Peter Pan as opposed to the Disney version. It has an amazing cast of students not only from CoSA, but also from CHS and CMS as well. Special seats will also be sold for audience members to sit onstage close to the the action. It is a fantastic script, has inventive storytelling, and is appropriate for the entire family!

Friday, 7th - 7pm

Saturday, 8th - 7pm

Sunday, 9th - 2pm

Friday, 14th - 7pm

Saturday, 15th - 7pm

Purchase tickets by clicking the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cosa-2024-2025-events-3673799

CoSA 2025-2026: Preview Night is February 25th at 6 PM - Learn more about our CoSA conservatories! Please share with prospective students and families!

Applications are open for 2025-2026 prospective CoSA students !

Apply Now! https://cosasandiego.com/Students/Applications-for-2025-26/index.html

Auditions on March 15, 2025.

SENIORS: Financial Aid Information and Requirement for Seniors!

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are NOW OPEN!

To access the documents and resources, visit the CHS Financial Aid webpage. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process.

REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469

The AB469 legislation requires all California seniors to complete ONE of the following before the end of their senior year. You must complete the requirement prior to purchasing a grad nite and/or prom ticket as well.

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

2. An application for the California Dream Act (CADAA) (for undocumented students)

3. To submit an “opt-out” form

College Acceptance Reminder: As you hear back from colleges, don’t forget to update your outcomes in xello!

SCHOLARSHIPS! New Scholarships Posted This Week!

• San Diego Foundation Scholarship Opened on January 15th!

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. Seniors received a detailed email regarding scholarships to their school email on Friday, November 8th.

To Access Scholarships in Xello: - Go to College Planning (under Quicklinks on your dashboard) -> Scholarships (Parents can view them)

Coronado Soroptimist Service Award: Do you know a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who exhibits leadership qualities as a volunteer in your community or school? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you know a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then she may be eligible for a Soroptimist International of Coronado Service Award

The Service Award recognizes young women leaders who make the community and world a better place through volunteer effort. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025. Click HERE for more information and to apply.

CAREER CORNER:

TERM 2 INTERNSHIP INTEREST MEETING: Wednesday, January 29th at Lunch

We will be having an internship informational session on Wednesday, January 29th at Lunch in Room 202. Come learn about internships offered in the Coronado community where you can earn high school credit! A few of our internship partners that have opportunities are the Coronado Historical Association, Safe Harbor, Reading Legacies and others! Students are able to have an outside internship or work as well for high school credit. Please contact Lead Counselor, Kristen Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net with any questions.

UC BERKELEY embARC Summer Design Academy

The embARC Summer Design Academy is a 4-week summer design intensive that brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning at UC Berkeley, one of the world's top ranked universities.

How to apply? Any high school student who is a rising junior or senior and will be 16 years old by July 6, 2025 is eligible to apply. You must submit the following by the application deadline:

• Completed online application with essay

• $75 application fee*

• High school transcripts that include all grades from 9th grade through the fall semester preceding your application

• English language exam scores (required of international students)

• Letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor, teacher, principal or community leader

The priority application deadline for campus housing and financial aid is February 18, 2025. The final application deadline for students who don't require campus housing is April 15, 2025.

Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

Visit the CHS Counseling Website

Student Board Members
San Diego County Office of Education is looking for five dedicated and passionate sophomore or junior students to serve on the board for two meetings beginning in spring of each year.

Students interested in applying to be a Student Board Member must complete an online application form by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2025. If a student is unable to complete the application online, please email Matt Hayes. Selected students will be presented to the board for official appointment at its April meeting.

Dear Junior Class Students and Parents:

The Rotary Club of Coronado is happy to announce the return of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award for 2025 (RYLA).

RYLA is a program sponsored by Rotary International for the purpose of encouraging students to become more effective leaders. Through participation in an all-expense paid 3-day camp, students are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional nationally-recognized speakers, experience growth through a mix of fun and thought-provoking activities and are challenged by opportunities to discuss ethical and social issues. The result is that you return to your school and community motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.

Rotary looks for high school juniors who are school and/or community leaders with a strong service background or those students who are leaders-in-the-making with a demonstrated commitment to service.

Dates and Location: Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27

Idyllwild Pines Camp

Idyllwild, California

Information and Application can be found at: ryla5340.org/about

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025

Need More Information? Please contact Rotary Club of Coronado

Chris Keyes or Karol McClelland, RYLA Co-Chairs

coronadokeyes@gmail.com

kemcclelland619@gmail.com

Please make sure you have returned all of your Term 1 textbooks to the CHS Library if you have not done so already.

Come celebrate National Puzzle Day this Wednesday, January 29th at lunch time in the CHS Library! We will have a ton of puzzle fun and lots of prizes!!!

• CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days

• CHS Library Extension: 2088

• CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net

CHS Library Canvas

CHS Library Catalog Access

CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure

The deadline to order with the group discounted rates for your cap and gown unit and graduation announcements ends this Friday, January 31st, 2025. Pricing may be subject to increase after this date, so order now and save!

Graduation ordering can still be done online at jostens.com or by calling Jostens Customer Service at 1-800-JOSTENS. Watch the short series of videos below for more information about graduation packages and payment plan options.

Class Jewelry promotion going on this week! Use promo code GIFTRING50 at checkout when ordering your class jewelry to receive $50 off your jewelry! Cannot be combined with other promotions.

Questions? Contact your Jostens representative at michael.petrella@jostens.com

Buy Your Yearbook

Yearbooks are now $90 - Orders will close in February

Go to Jostensyearbooks.com to order yours

There are more than SIX Coronado High Schools who use Jostens, so be sure you select Coronado High School - Coronado, CALIFORNIA

2025 Senior Yearbook Ad Sales

Order your 2025 Coronado High School Senior a recognition / Baby ad now.

Full Page: $325; Half Page $175 and Quarter Page: $110 - while supplies last Jostensyearbooks.com

2025 Yearbooks On Sale Now to ALL students

Yearbooks are now $90 - Orders will close in February

Jostensyearbooks.comThere are more than SIX Coronado High Schools who use Jostens, so be sure you select Coronado High School - Coronado, CALIFORNIA

Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday School:

• *NEW* Detention options for students. (1) Meet with Mrs. Lewis for “Breakfast Buddies” to assist with Village Elementary students; or (2) Meet with Mr. Kusserow for “campus beautification” at CHS. Both options occur on Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Students should speak to either administrator for more details or to sign-up.
• Detention is also held on Monday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), Thursday morning (7:20 a.m.) and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.
• Students may also attend Saturday Enrichment to clear tardies and absences. January’s Saturday Enrichment will be held on Saturday, January 11, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Students may sign up for Saturday School by filling out the form linked below:

CHS Saturday School 2024-25

Independent Study Contract: California has changed the Independent Study Contract requirements for 2024-25. Currently, students who have a planned absence of 1 (or more) consecutive days of school may complete an Independent Study Contract with the prior approval of a CHS administrator. When successfully completed, an ISC enables students to remain on track with their learning in the classroom. It also allows the District to recoup the loss of funding caused by the absence. In order to be approved, please submit an ISC request to the front office at least three school days before the absence begins to allow teachers an opportunity to organize the work for students. For more information, please contact Noila Perri (noila.perri@coronadousd.net) in the main office.

Students Leaving Early: Please remember to contact the office, in advance, via note or phone call if your student will be leaving campus early. Students MUST be checked out through the office and are required to have a pass to be released from their classroom.

Absences: To verify an absence, please contact Doris Ricks in the attendance office at 619-522-8907 EX. 2094. Or, complete and submit the CHS Parent Verification of Attendance Form (Google) or complete this PDF form and email to: chsattendance@coronadousd.net

February 3-7 National School Counseling Week

February 3-21 Counseling Meetings - Course Selection for Rising Seniors

Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
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