The Weekly Update #4
February 27th, 2024
Dear Amazing Falcon Students and Families,
“If it’s possible you are capable.” – Daryl Williams, Jr.
As you know Friday, April 19th was the last Progress Report before final grades on Friday, June 5. Typically, after this progress report students may feel anxious and worried about their final grade. However, I want to give each one of you some HOPE that it is possible to pass all your classes because you are capable! There is still some time left, so don’t give up! Keep working hard until the very end. It may seem difficult, but you got this! Don’t stop trying and take Daryl William’s advice and say this affirmation to yourself:
“I am smarter than I think, I’m braver than I seem, I’m stronger than I feel, and I can do hard things!”
You got this Falcons! Watch this short 1 minute video and get inspired to finish the school year strong!: If it's possible you are capable
A reminder students, we have plenty of resources to support you with your academics, social and emotional wellbeing! Please seek assistance with the adults on campus, we have counselors, teachers, a nurse, school psychologists, assistant principals, support staff members you can trust who are here for you. Parents, please feel free to call our school if you have any concerns and thank you for being a part of our school community! Let’s be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, students!
CAASP Testing Begins on Monday, April 22 through Friday April 26!
Falcons make sure to get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast each day. We will have a minimum day Schedule G Monday-Thursday and Schedule H on Friday. School begins at 8:10 am and ends at 12:55 pm.
Non-Privilege List soon to come for students who have been suspended or participated in unsafe behaviors. Students who do not follow school rules may find themselves on the non-privilege list. This means that they may jeopardize their promotion and or participating in any school sponsored events. This includes promotion, royal court and potentially any field trips. Always keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind to your fellow students.
2024-2025 Registration and Transfer Approval
Please review registration information and transfer approval information below for the 2024-2025 school year to ensure a smooth transition into the next school year.
Let’s finish strong Falcons and have a great testing week!
Sincerley,
Ms. Galvez-Mallari
Math Field Day Student Team
Ms. Cruz and Mr. Toms
2024-2025 Registration for School is now Open
Families,
Below is the registration process for 2024-2025 school year. Below are the links to the regisration information at the site and district levels;
- Hilltop Middle School Website - Registration Information
- SUHSD Student Services Website - Registration Information
First Day of School for the 2024-2025: July 24, 2024
ATTENTION!!! RETURN TO PRE-COVID IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ENFORCED
Starting the 2024-2025 school year, ALL STUDENTS must have submitted complete immunization records BEFORE the first day of school. No immunizations or incomplete immunizations will result in not being able to go to classes on Day 1. Please plan ahead so that this is not an issue on July 24, 2024.
TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION
Are you intending to transfer to HTM? If so, follow the steps below:
- Click on the School Locator Finder to see which is your feeder middle school.
- If you are not from Castle Park, Cook, Kellogg, Greg Rogers, Halecrest, Hilltop Drive or Rosebank, begin at your home school to start the registration process.
- Once you have your activation key for Campus Portal, complete the registration process for your school. Then, in Campus Portal, you can put in your application for an intradistrict transfer to HTM.
- Click HERE to read the Parent Letter on the Transfer Process.For Spanish, click HERE
- Click HERE to access Campus Portal.
- Click HERE to learn how to apply for a transfer to HTM.
- Click HERE to learn the Transfer/Open Enrollment Flowchart for 2024-2025. For Spanish, click HERE.
- Click HERE for Transfer/Open Enrollment FAQs. For Spanish, click HERE.
CURRENT 7TH GRADERS WHO WILL CONTINUE AS 8TH GRADERS
- Click HERE to read the steps to register your current 7th graders to continue as 8th graders.
ALL NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Registration and enrollment into HTM MUST FIRST begin the process by providing a 2024-2025 Household Form, and submit the form electronically here. When submitting a form electronically, make sure to follow instructions indicated and that all requirements apply before sending the form.
Don't wait for your registration and enrollment to be completed. Choose your electives now to save your spot in that elective. Click HERE to learn about our available electives. You can also choose your 7th grade elective by completing this ELECTIVE FORM.
To complete your child’s 2024-2025 registration process, you must provide the following documents, in person only, on one the dates listed:
- Residency Affidavit
- Proof of Residency/Address
- Proof of Immunizations
- Student's Birth Certificate
- Copy of Parent/Caregiver Picture ID
- 2024-2025 Online Registration Summary (from Parent Portal account)
- IEP (if applicable)
- 504 (if applicable)
- Transfer Approval (if applicable)
Date: Time:
Tuesday, June 11 1:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, June 12 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, June 13 1:00pm-6:00pm
- Complete all sections on both sides of the Household Form
- Provide proof of transfer approval
- Click here to begin registration process
8th Grade Promotion - June 4, 2024
Eighth Graders,
There is one requirement for you: you must pass ALL your classes this year for both semesters, if you want to participate in the promotion ceremony on June 4 and receive a certificate of promotion.
By now, you have received your semester 1 grades. If you passed all your classes, you are on track to promote. If you failed class in either, English/ELD, General Science 2, Integrated Math 8, Integrated Math 1, US History, you will be offered to take credit recovery for one or more of these courses. These courses will take place on Saturdays during Saturday Scholars or during Spring Break. If you do not participate in these offerings, there is a high probability that you will not participate in promotional exercises in June.
Credit recovery courses are in progress. ALL CLASSES ARE DURING THE WEEK, OFFERED ON VARIOUS DAYS. We are offering:
- English 8/ELD III Hour 1 - Ms. Holt
- General Science 2 - Mr. Betancourt
- PE 8 - Mrs. Giles
- Integrated Math 8 - Mr. Chaidez
- US History (will pilot the Incomplete Grades Program) - Mr. Horton and Mr. Stubbs
CREDIT RECOVERY SCHEDULES
English Credit Recovery Link
Math Credit Recovery Link
Science Credit Recovery Link
PE Credit Recovery Link
We are not offering credit recovery for Elective Courses.
If you have any questions, contact your counselor.
A - Gi: Ms. Santana
Go - Mo: Ms. Haug
Morn - Z: Ms. Orozco
Gina Galvez-Mallari, Principal
Email: gina.galvez-mallari@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: htm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 44 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 619.498.2700