Titan Weekly Newsletter

March

• 10 - Start of Trimester 3 - Minimum Day Bell Schedule
• 14 - PHS Foundation's Shamrock Fest - Old Poway Park Templar's Hall
• 17 - Trimester 3 5.5 Classes Begin
• 18 - ASVAB Exam Library Rm L-13 at 8:35 am
• 19 - Engineering Academy Info Night
• 20 - Thursday Trade Day: Palomar College Trades Program & Apprenticeships

March 24-April 4, 2025 - CAASPP Testing (CAASPP Testing Bell Schedule)

Please help extend a warm welcome to our newest Titan Leader, Cindy Lewis, who will be joining Poway High starting Monday, March 10.

Hello! My name is Cindy Lewis and I am excited to be joining Poway High School as your newest Assistant Principal. I have over 10 years of teaching experience as a Social Studies teacher. I have taught middle school and high school at a private school, a charter school, and most recently in Vista Unified School District at Roosevelt Middle School, where I taught 7th and 8th grade history and was the ASB Director. Two years ago, I transitioned out of the classroom as a TOSA and I embraced a new challenge as a Community School Coordinator and Admin Designee at RMS. I live in Rancho Bernardo with my husband, Kevin, and our 3 kids. Emma is in her first year of college studying at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, Matthew is a sophomore at RBHS (we are now a house divided), and Ben is in 8th grade at BHMS. When not at work or at an activity for my kids, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and reading. I look forward to meeting everyone, go Titans!

Student schedules for Trimester 3 can be viewed on Sunday, March 9 after 5 pm by visiting the https://sis.powayusd.com website.

Please review your student’s course list. This is also a reminder that the ONLY schedule changes next week for Trimester 3 will be for students with the following situations:

• The student needs to repeat a class because of a D or F grade

• The student is missing a prerequisite for a class that is listed (i.e., Integrated Math 3A before Integrated Math 2B)

• Seniors who need a class for a graduation requirement

• A class that has already been taken is on the student's schedule

• The schedule has an error (i.e. two classes are listed in the same period, or the same class is listed twice)

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Students with the issues above should go to the counseling office during the period when they have the error on their schedule. Students can view the list of courses with openings on the boards outside the counseling office. All other changes (ex. student changed their mind about an elective) will be possible at the end of the week when our Schedule Change Form will open up again. Your patience during this busy time is appreciated.

Wishing all our Titans a GREAT third trimester!

The Counseling Team

Online Continuing Student Registration is open now until March 31, 2025.

We must receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student(s) for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps:

1. Log in and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.

2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed.

Please note: THERE WILL BE AN ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION PROCESS IN AUGUST AND YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR.

MEDICATION FORMS and ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username and reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to accounthelp@powayusd.com.

Please email the Poway High School Attendance office (phsattendance@powayusd.com) as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thank you for your attention to this important process,

The PUSD Enrollment Team

Monday, March 10 is a minimum day modified bell schedule for the start of Trimester 3. School will release at 12:15 pm.

PHS Teacher & Staff Event: The Luck of the Third Trimester! 🍀

Let’s celebrate the start of the final trimester with one of our teachers' and staff's favorite events!

Your support makes this event extra special, and we’d love for you to join in and help make it a success. May the Luck of the Irish bring smooth sailing for the rest of the school year!

SIGN UP HERE TO DONATE A FOOD ITEM AND/OR VOLUNTEER

📅 Delivery Details:

• All items must be delivered to the front office by 11 AM on March 17.
• If you signed up for a dry item, you’re welcome to drop it off early on March 14.
• Volunteers will be needed by from 11 am -2 pm on March 17 .

Thank you for your generosity and for showing love to our incredible PHS staff! 💚

Purchase your tickets here!

To view the schedule and sign up, please follow these steps:

• View Schedule: 24-25 Trimester 3 5.5 Class Schedule
• Sign Up: Complete the 5.5 Student Contract and submit a hard copy to the teacher by Friday, March 21, 2025 to be enrolled in the class.
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5.5 classes are optional, offering 2.5 elective credits each (maximum of two per trimester) and are graded on a pass/fail basis.

For questions, please contact BB Surarujiroj at psurarujiroj@powayusd.com.

Click here for more information on 5.5 Classes

The application period for the 2025-26 PUSD Student Board Member position will be open from March 3-28.

The Student Board Member represents all PUSD students at Board of Education meetings, participates in discussions on student-related issues with PUSD District leadership and Board of Education members, serves on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, and learns first-hand about local government.

The application and information page can be found at this link.

Any high school juniors, in good academic standing, who will be seniors next year can choose to apply.

Application and Selection Process:

• Applications accepted: Starting 8:00 am, Monday, March 3, 2025
• Applications due: 4:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2025 (no late or incomplete applications will be accepted)
• Final interviews: Must be available to be interviewed on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, April 22 and 24, 2025. Finalists will be assigned an interview slot on one of these days.
• Contact applicants and notify person selected by: April 29, 2025
• Student Board Member Officially Announced/Introduced: Must attend the May 15, 2025, Board meeting
• Student Board Member Serves: August 2025 through June 2026

Spotlight a stellar teacher through the SDCCU Classroom Heroes program for the chance to win a $500 gift card and be featured on CBS News 8. Winning teachers will be entered to win the grand prize of a five-day, luxury San Diego staycation. Submit a nomination today!

For over ten years, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) and SDCOE have recognized local “Classroom Heroes." This school year the recognitions went from quarterly to monthly, with one local San Diego County teacher being recognized as a Classroom Hero each month through May 2025. Winning teachers receive a $500 SDCCU Visa® gift card and are featured on CBS News8.

SDCCU has just added a grand prize for the 2024-25 school year. One of this year's classroom heroes will receive a five-day luxury staycation at Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. There is still time to nominate a deserving teacher! Educators, students, and families can do so by visiting the SDCCU nomination page.

Grad Nite 2025 event tickets are on sale now through May 1! Visit our website for more details and registration/ticket purchase link: https://www.powayptsa.org/grad-nite

Event Info: Grad Nite will take place on the night of graduation, to provide our seniors a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free way to celebrate their accomplishments and come together one last night as the class of 2025. Poway High Seniors have the opportunity to celebrate Grad Nite at Belmont Park with fellow graduates from Mt Carmel High this year. The two PUSD high schools will have the park all to themselves!

Grad Nite is more than a party – it’s going to be SPECTACULAR! There will be food and refreshments all night long, games, rides, entertainment, and all the Giant Dipper you can stand!

This is a friendly reminder to order your graduation items (including your cap and gown) as soon as possible if you haven't ordered yet.

Click here to order: https://milestonegrad.com/poway-high-school/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jostens:

Phone: 858-486-2020

Email: mark.boyer@jostens.com

Thanks to everyone who placed their orders!

PHS is offering the ASVAB exam on March 18 at 8:35am in the Library Room L-13. If you are interested, please stop by the Titan Center or sign-up using the link below. Students 16 years and older are able to take this assessment. This is not just for joining the military. If you are curious about find a job that would be a great fit for you, then you can take this exam as a career assessment.

ASVAB Exam Sign Up

More info on the ASVAB

Learn how specialized programs turn into a rewarding career. Hear from industry professionals during lunch in the Titan Center Room K-16 every Thursday from March 20 - May 1, 2025. The Titan Center is located next to the Counseling Office. Register here or walk-ins are welcome.

It's scholarship time for our local community organizations, and we are here to help you navigate through this process.

1. Start by exploring our Scholarship Deadline Log. In this document, you will discover lots of great local opportunities. Also, don't forget to check out college and trade school financial aid pages for more options.

2. Connections: Talk to your family and friends to possibly find scholarship gems with employers, or even your job!

3. Stay Informed: Follow us on Instagram @counseling_PHS for the latest scholarship news and reminders.

4. Application Tips: Apply for as many scholarships as possible, even the smaller ones - they add up! Be organized, meet deadlines, and personalize your application to stand out.

5. Be Prepared: Ensure you have all necessary documents, ask for letters of recommendation early. Often times, scholarship applications will ask for a letter of rec from a teacher or counselor as well as a community resource such as an adult or non-family member, employer, club coach, or organization leader. Highlight your strengths and be genuine about your experiences.

6. Begin the FAFSA or DREAM ACT Application: Completing the FAFSA is important so start your application SOON! Check with your college financial aid office for their priority consideration deadline; sometimes it is earlier than the California priority funding deadline of March 2, 2025.

Please note that the FAFSA application is not just for need-based aid; it may be needed for merit-based scholarships, local community scholarships, student loans, and other financial benefits.

Remember, every little bit helps, so take advantage of all available resources. Good luck on your scholarship journey, and reach out if you need support!

- PHS Counseling

Please note if a test center decides to close, students will receive direct notification from the College Board. You can register for the SAT at the College Board website here. You can register for the ACT at the ACT website here. We will have more information for the PSAT in August 2024.

Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2024-2025! Memberships are $15 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS - parents, caregivers, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy to do online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

Please visit our website PowayPTSA.org to learn more about our PTSA, how you can help support us, ways to get involved or simply make a small, much-needed donation to support our programs here at PHS.

We look forward to partnering with you for a great year!

All students and staff members are encouraged to wear green and/or gray on Fridays to show our Titan spirit!

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Website: http://powayhigh.powayusd.com/

Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245

Contact: rnash@powayusd.com