CHS Islander News

Homecoming Ticket Sales week 2

Class of 2028 Officer Campaign Week

High School Voter Education Week

Sept 16: College Workshop at Lunch in Room 202

Xello- our college and career platform - please check your email to set up your family account (details in the counseling section below)

Sept 18: Summer travel abroad meeting in room 413 at lunch (students)

Summer travel abroad meeting in room 413 at 5:30 pm (parents)

Sept 19: Student yearbook and ID photo make up day

Club Rush at lunch in the Quad

Sept 20: Club Rush at lunch in the Quad

ASB hosts Fun Friday at lunch

Mexican Independence Day Celebration at lunch

Quarter 1 Progress Report grading period ends

Quarter 1 Progress Report: Friday marks the end of the first progress reporting period for semester 1. Progress report grades will be available for viewing on Synergy on Sept. 27th. Progress report grades are NOT recorded on student transcripts. Please see the graphic below for more details. Be sure to use Canvas to check your students' grades throughout the school year.

Yearbook and ID Photo Make Up Day: Thursday, Sep. 19, 8:30-11:30 in the MPR: If you did not have your photo taken or receive your ID during registration in August, please be on the lookout for a photo call slip that will tell you when to go to the MPR for a quick headshot that will also be used in the yearbook portrait section. If you do not get a call slip and you know you did not have your photo taken, please go to the MPR during break between 1st and 2nd periods to get the photo taken.

Mexican Independence Day: On September 16, Mexicans around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. Often confused with Cinco de Mayo, Mexico’s independence day actually marks the moment in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for independence. This Friday during lunch, we will have decorations and a mariachi band in the quad for students to enjoy along with a staff luncheon to celebrate the historic event. Thank you to Inge Gonzales and all of the families who have generously donated to this event.

Fun Fridays: Every Friday CHS ASB will be hosting fun activities for the student participation during lunch. This week they will be hosting a water balloon toss at lunch in the quad. Bring your lunch and hang out!

Homecoming season is here! Order your class shirt at the student store website.

• The homecoming dance is on October 5th. Please be mindful of deadlines and eligibility status.

• If you're interested in chaperoning homecoming or other dances this year, please reach out to the ASB Advisor, Nicole.Belong@coronadousd.net
  
• More homecoming details in the ASB section below.
  

Emergency Preparedness: Last Friday, we conducted our first lockdown drill, and our Islanders did an excellent job following procedures. Teachers will continue to review safety protocols regularly. Thank you for reinforcing the importance of these drills with your students. Your support is appreciated!

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)

NEW: Or, complete and submit the CHS Parent Verification of Attendance Form (Google) or complete this PDF form and email to: chsattendance@coronadousd.net

Upcoming PSAT Date: All students in grades 9th, 10th and 11th grade will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. We will be on an alternate bell schedule. (Seniors will participate in a Class of 2025 activity. Details to come).

AP Testing Information: Registration for AP testing is open. To register and pay for AP testing please visit http://aptsusa.com/chs. This link provides step by step instructions for activating your exam and payment.

Students should be registering for their AP classes on the college board website and checking off if they plan to take the exams in May.

Please be mindful to reach out to their AP teachers for course codes and

• Register for the correct semester

• Register for the correct exam

Fall Registration:

• September 13, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024

Spring AND Late Fall Registration:

• January 12, 2025 to February 28, 2025.

AP Testing contact: Mrs. Wendy Lewis wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net

Lunch Reminder: All Freshmen are REQUIRED to remain on campus during lunch. Freshmen who leave campus will receive detention and parents/guardians will be contacted.

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws while riding their bikes to school. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.

Bike Racks: Students must use the bike racks at the 7th Street school gate. Parking around the school perimeter interferes with traffic, maintenance, and safety. Students who park their bikes near the BBMAC pool and Neidermeyer Field are NOT permitted to park in the bike rack reserved for patrons of the BBMAC. Additionally, students who park their bikes in an unauthorized areas with signage stating NO BIKES risk having their bike removed from the area. Students are reminded to lock their bicycles and helmets even when bikes are inside the gates.

Fall College Visits!

Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS almost daily during lunch. Additionally, there are potentially 2 virtual college visits per day before and after school! Here you can find the complete list of CHS College Visits 2024, which will be updated weekly. All grade levels welcome!

• September 17th - Miami University (Oxford) @ Lunch in CCC
• September 17th - Bentley University @ 3:45pm - Virtual Lin
• September 18th - Michigan State University @ Lunch in CCC
• September 19th - The American University of Paris @ Lunch in CCC
• September 20th - Hampden-Sydney College @ 8:00am - Virtual Link
• September 20th - Emmanuel College @ Lunch in CCC
• September 20th - Lafayette College @ 3:45pm - Virtual Link

Fall CHS College Counseling Workshops - Start This Week!

CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. Pizza from Village Pizzeria will be provided (Thank you PTO)! The following are the workshops offered:

• September 16th - Common Application

• September 23rd - UC Applications

• September 30th - College Essays

• October 7th - Cal State Applications

• October 21st - Financial Aid Scholarships

• October 28th - Community College

• October 4th - Military and Drop-in

• November 18th - 22nd - Drop-in College Application Workshops

XELLO - CHS’S COLLEGE AND CAREER PLATFORM - PARENT/GUARDIAN ROLL-OUT - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH

SAT and ACT Registration - Some Universities are going back to requiring the SAT/ACT!

Even though this does not include the California public universities, we know that many students want the option to submit their SAT/ACT test scores to colleges and universities, including those that are test optional. SAT/ACT scores can also potentially be used to test students out of college math and english courses.

• SAT Dates: October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, March 8th, May 3rd, June 7th. Register HERE.
• ACT Dates: September 14th, October 26th, November 2nd, December 14th, February 8th, April 5th, June 14th, July 12th. Register HERE.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES : Internships are a great way to learn about potential career fields and gain valuable experience by learning more about future professions and fields of study. Check out the internship opportunities available in the Coronado community HERE.

• P.A.W.S. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Safe Harbor Coronado is seeking motivated CHS students

Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

CUSD Suicide Prevention Website

CUSD has a new website as well that you can access HERE with additional information on suicide prevention and awareness.

Take Action! Know the Signs Website

• Know the Signs - Learn the warning signs

• Find the Words - Learn how to speak to someone

• Reach out - You are not alone, access resources

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Fall College Night at CHS! - Mark your calendar for Oct. 8th

We are excited to host an in-person college night on Tuesday, October 8th at 6pm in the CHS Theater. This is a 4-year college admissions process presentation for all students and parents. Representatives from SDSU, UCSD, and local private universities will be in attendance at the event, plus the CHS counselors. This event is geared towards juniors and seniors, however all grade levels are welcome! It’s never to early to learn about the college admissions process.

CHAPERONES - We need YOU on Oct. 5th!

If you're interseted in chaperoning homecoming or other dances this year, please reach out to the ASB Advisor, Nicole.Belong@coronadousd.net

If you plan to volunteer, please act now on the NEW CUSD VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS (below) so you can help us ensure a safe and secure event for our students.

• CUSD has implemented a new FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT for ALL VOLUNTEERS and CHAPERONES for all CUSD student activities including:
• Classroom Volunteer
• Field Trip Chaperone
• Dance Chaperone
• Carpool Driver

If you plan to volunteer for any student activity this year, please complete and submit the following requirements to human.resources@coronadousd.net as soon as possible.

1. School Volunteer/Consultant Application (attached)
2. Volunteer /Consultant Code of Conduct
3. Copy of a valid Driver’s License or Picture I
4. Verification of a negative TB test within the past four years
5. Live Scan of fingerprints (FBI and DOJ) completed with results accessible by CUSD. It may take TWO WEEKS to get fingerprint results.

Please note that if you have already completed the application process, you do not need to do it again. The only document that needs to be updated is the TB test when it expires.

Club Rush is this week on the 19th and 20th at lunch. A list of clubs and the days they will be on the quad can be found here. All clubs are student initiated, run, and organized. Sign up and get involved in clubs on our campus today!

Get Connected!

Stay in the loop with Islander Student Activities!

Student Activities Calendar Dates will be added as events are planned and approved throughout the year

ASB Canvas Page

Instagram @coronadoasb

Class of 2025 Instagram: @NadoClassof25

Class of 2026 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders26

Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.islanders27

Class of 2028 Instagram:@CHS.Islanders28

2025 Yearbooks On Sale Now to ALL students

Order your 2025 Beachcomber now for the lowest price of the year - $80 until Oct. 6.

Jostensyearbooks.com Be sure you are ordering the Coronado High School Beachcomber for the Coronado High in California.

BROADCAST -Islander Insider: Team Captains and Club Presidents, if you want an announcement made for the broadcast, please send all the details to michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net no later than Monday at 10 am.

• Parents and families - tune in to the weekly show LIVE on Wednesdays beginning at 11:07 am. http://coronadotv.me/pages/kchs-live/

As parents/guardians and educators, it is important to ensure that students are continually learning to become active and engaged citizens in our democracy. It is never to early to talk to and encourage your student to get involved and start building their pathway to civic engagement, awareness, and voting. Students ages 16–17 can pre-register to vote so they will automatically be registered when they turn 18 years old. Since the California pre-registration program launched in September 2016, nearly 1.2 million students have pre-registered to vote, which accounts for 1,141,476 eligible voters.

Voter Registration Information: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

Please encourage your students to sign up for the CHS Library’s Canvas Classroom Page. CHS Library Canvas

If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas

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

• CHS Library Extension: 2088

• CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net

Coronado High School’s Islander Company participated in a Basic Leadership Training course at Point Loma High School on Saturday, September 7th from 0700 to 1600. The course consisted of physical fitness, uniform instruction and leadership classes. Several of our cadets completed the training event with high marks! We extend each of them a hearty well done and congratulations!

On Saturday, September 14th, Islander Company competed in a fun day of water sporting events competing against several other area JROTC units known as the Neptune Olympics. The Neptune Olympics were held at the Crown Cove Aquatic Center from Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon.

Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net

SENIORS:

Senior Portrait Appointments

Your ID photo is NOT your Senior Portrait!

NOW available at the Cherished Memories Studio. Call 951.304.4133 to schedule a sitting.

A $30 deposit will be collected and will be applied to package purchase or will be reimbursed upon completion of your yearbook photo. Senior Portraits are due BEFORE the December Holiday Break and they fill up fast.

Coronado High School Yearbook Senior Portrait Clothing Information

This is the LAST yearbook photo of your high school career. It is not an ID photo - it will appear in the SENIOR section of the yearbook. Dress in a manner that shows your individuality, but makes that as professional as it can be. Seniors may select to wear the black drape or tuxedo option provided by the photographer. Students not wearing appropriate attire will be required to wear a black wrap or tuxedo jacket provided by the photographer.

Here are some suggestions:

• Professional style tops:

• Collared button downs

• Sweaters

• Dresses

• Blouses

• Suit jackets / sport coats / vests

• Ties

• NJROTC Dress Uniform

• Black drape or tuxedo provided by photographer

Students MAY NOT wear:

• Logo t-shirts

• Hoodies

• Baseball, cowboy, or other non-religious hats/head coverings

• Plunging necklines

• Sunglasses / dark lenses

2025 Senior 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

Senior Counseling Appointments - Beginning September 11th seniors will have their individual counseling meeting with their school counselor to review credits and post-secondary plans. Seniors will receive a call slip for their appointment. Please attend these very important meetings!

Students Using CUSD Devices: Mobile Device Protection Plan for Families with CUSD Chromebooks

If your student has a CUSD issued Chromebook, you are encouraged to review and consider purchasing the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan (MDPP) for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual plan is designed to cover accidental damage of CUSD Chromebooks including screen breakage. In addition, the plan will protect against spills, fire, flood, natural disasters, and theft/loss. Mobile hotspots, power cords, cables, and other accessories are not covered. Intentional damage, improper device storage, and misuse are not covered.

The cost of the plan is $30 per device per year. The plan must be purchased annually at the beginning of each school year or at the time of registration to be valid. To maintain coverage, a new plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device. This money will be used to create a dedicated pool of funding to replace or repair covered technology. All money collected through the program will go into a special account that can only be used to replace or repair technology that is covered in the plan. We highly recommend this low-cost protection plan. To purchase a Mobile Device Protection Plan for your student, please use the instructions at the following link: Mobile Device Protection Plan Purchase Instructions.

For more information about this program, please visit the links below:

· 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

If you do not purchase the Mobile Device Protection Plan for your student’s device, please note the following fees which will apply should damage occur:

September 27 Non student day: All Day Staff Development

September 30: College Workshop at Lunch in Room 202

September 30-October 4: Homecoming Spirit Week

October 4: Homecoming Pep Rally and Foortball Game

October 5: Homecoming Dance

October 8: College Night 6pm (don't miss this!)

October 9: PSAT (Grades 9-11 only) Altered bell schedule

October 14: No School - Fall Holiday

October 17:PTO mtg. @ 9 AM / MPR

Earthquake drill 10:11 am

October 24-25: Finals Quarter 1

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