CHS Islander News

Winter Formal Dance tickets are on sale until January 16th. See the ASB section for details.

Jan 8 School resumes

NHS Tutoring at 3:30 in room 603

Jan.11 PTO Meeting MPR 9am

Dual enrollment meeting for registered students - lunch in room 202

NHS Tutoring at lunch in room 603

Jan 12 Class of 2024 - Gelato Paradiso Fundraiser

Jan.15 NO SCHOOL - Dr. M.L.K Jr. Day

NHS Chipotle Fundraiser

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and had a restful break with your family and loved ones. We look forward to welcoming our Islanders back to campus on Monday.

Chaperones Needed: We are looking for a few parent chaperones to attend the Winter Formal on January 19, 2024. Chaperones would need to be at the Coronado Marriott from 7:00 pm- 10 pm. If you are interested in chaperoning this dance, Please click this form.

Many thanks to our interim assistant principal, Craig Collins, whose last day with us will be January 19th.

End of Term 1: There are only 13 school days left .Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 is the last day of the term. Final transcript grades for semester 2 of Term 1 will be available on Synergy on Feb. 2, 2024. As the term comes to a close, please encourage your student(s) to check Canvas, touch base with teachers, and turn in any missing assignments and make up work.

Finals:

• Jan 24: Periods 1 and 2
• Jan 25: Periods 3 and 4
• Jan 26: non-student day - staff only

Term 2 Begins on January 29, 2024 and Term 2 Information Night (aka back to school night) is Feb. 1st at 5pm. Click HERE for the schedule

Spring AP registration will open on January 15th. Late registration for fall courses will also be available. Detailed information will be available in next week's newsletter.

CoSA 2024-2025: Join our rising artists and become part of a CoSA conservatory. Learn more at this link. Applications are open until Feb 22nd.

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

Lunch Reminder- Closed Campus for Freshmen: All Freshman students are REQUIRED to remain on campus during lunch. Should your freshman leave campus, parents/guardians will be contacted and consequences will be given.

Attendance and Absences: In the event of an absence, it is imperative that you contact Attendance Technician, Doris Ricks, at (619) 522-8907 (2094). Unverified absences will be considered truant after 24 hours.

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

Tim Kusserow is a seasoned K-12 educational leader -- a former Head of School, principal, Literacy Coach, and teacher. With over 25 years of combined experience as an inner city school teacher/administrator in Los Angeles Unified School District, and a private school principal and Head of School at Carlthorp School (Santa Monica, CA), Tim has firsthand leadership experience across a diverse range of school communities.

Tim graduated from the University of Notre Dame and has a Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley where he focused on education policy. In addition to teaching and leading schools, Tim served as the Education Advisor to Mayor Richard Riordan working directly with Los Angeles’s “Education Mayor” and the LAUSD Superintendent. In 2020, Tim launched his own K-12 educational consulting company to directly assist school leaders, municipalities, and families find innovative ways to optimize learning for students.

Tim is excited to return to a school community and support the outstanding faculty/staff of Coronado High School and the students they serve. A third-generation resident of Santa Monica and alumni of Santa Monica High School, Tim was reminded of his own high school experience as he walked our campus during his interview process. The impressive students that he encountered and the sense of “family” that he felt at Coronado High School was a huge motivation for accepting this position.

Tim enjoys spending time with his two teenaged children and sharing his passion for reading, spending time outdoors, bodysurfing, Notre Dame football, and empowering them to live life to its fullest!

We are looking forward to Tim joining the Islander Family starting January 11th..

NEW INFORMATION: Financial Aid for Seniors!

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

An information packet was mailed to every senior and their family in late December. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process. Please attend a workshop below or reach out to your counselor for help!

NEW Date! Funding College Night on January 17th 6pm-7:30pm - CHS will have experts in Financial Aid give a presentation and a workshop to complete the FAFSA/Dream Act in its entirety to meet the requirement for ALL seniors. Please bring students too to create their FSA ID.

REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469

The new 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

To access the documents sent home to seniors with live links, click HERE.

Resources:

• Please review the following resources in preparation of completing the FAFSA/CADAA for your senior:

• New FAFSA Form Resources: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support

• FAFSA Process Overview: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-process.pdf

• CADAA Resources: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application

• FAFSA and other student aid workshops from the California Student Aid Commission can be found at: https://www.calsoapsandiego.org/workshops

College and Career Day! On January 29th, the first morning of term 2, CHS will have a College and Career Day for ALL students! There will be a presentation by the counselors, including course selection, an alumni panel and senior workshops! There will also be a College and Career Fair with many universities, all branches of the military, community colleges, trade schools, gap year programs and a wide variety of career paths. This event is required for all grade levels and attendance will be taken. Students will attend their first day of Term 2 classes in the afternoon. (see flyer below)

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

• Grade 12 arrives at school at 9:30 am

Scholarship Bulletin - New San Diego Salute to Education Scholarship announced!

Access the new CHS Scholarship Bulletin on the CHS website at HERE or on the Counseling Center Canvas Page. This will be updated weekly with new scholarships to apply for! Scholarships = Free Money for college!

New! College Night for Students and Parents - Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 6:00pm

We are excited to host an in-person college night in the CHS Theater. This is a night filled with a presentation by the CHS counselors and then there will be breakout sessions with college representatives to learn more about the UC system, Cal State system, private universities, community colleges and finding the right college fit for you. This event is for all grades levels and both students and parents. Don’t miss this informative event!

ASL Dual Enrollment Courses for Spring 2024 - Workshop on January 11th at Lunch in Room 202: For students enrolled in American Sign Language 1 and 2 for the spring, there will be a SWC Dual Enrollment Workshop for those who have not completed the steps.

Coronado Times INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Coronado Times is looking for two new journalism interns starting in January/February 2024. We are looking for Coronado High School interns to increase our CHS coverage that includes: students, clubs, teachers, campus news, sports and school issues. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience related to journalism, photography and using online tools like Wordpress, Monday.com and Google Workspace. Send samples of 2-3 stories and the CHS topics you want to cover to manager@coronadotimes.com. Check out additional details HERE.

Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

CHS Counseling Website

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the San Diego. We can protect students from being exploited in relationships through discussions around healthy relationships and healthy boundaries in relationships. For more information on discussing relationships with your child: https://www.loveisrespect.org/

• For more information on National Human Trafficking, or to get help for yourself or your child: National Human Trafficking Hotline http://humantraffickinghotline.org (888) 373-7888, SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")

ASB: ALL CHS students are invited to attend our Winter Formal Dance! The dance will be Friday January 19th from 7:30-10 pm at the Coronado Marriott. Tickets are in their second week of sales, and will be sold until Tuesday, January 16th. Ticket prices are as follows:

• Week 2: $45 for ASB Card Holders, $55 for non ASB Card Holders
• Week 3: $45 for ASB Card Holders, $55 for non ASB Card Holders

Tickets can be purchased at the student store at lunch each day.

• All students who would like to attend need to have a signed dance contract on file. The dance contract from Homecoming is good for all dances this year. If you need a contract GET IT HERE.
• Interested in chaperoning, please email Nicole Belong at nicole.belong@coronadousd.net Chaperones would need to be on site at the Coronado Marriott from 7pm to 10 pm on January 19th.

LIBRARY UPDATES:

Important! - Term 1 Textbook Returns

It is almost time for fall term textbook returns! All textbooks (except Advanced Placement course textbooks) are due by Thursday, January 25th!

• Students will return their books to the CHS Library at designated times during class. Teachers will notify students of their course’s designated return day. Any students who are absent on their course’s return day, must return their textbooks to the CHS Library on their own time during lunch or break by Thursday, January 25th.

• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Textbooks - Students who take AP courses in fall term are welcome to keep their AP course textbooks through the end of spring term in order to study for AP exams. The due date for all AP course textbooks is June 13, 2024.

If you have questions about which textbooks are checked out to your student, please email chslibrary@coronadousd.net.

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

CHS Library Contact: chslibrary@coronadousd.net

YEARBOOK: Order your 2024 Beachcomber now Jostensyearbooks.com

ISLANDER INSIDER BROADCAST:

• Have an announcement? email on the Islander Insider Canvas Page or email michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net
• Tune into our live broadcast each Wednesday at 11:07: http://coronadotv.me/pages/kchs-live/
• If you missed an episode check out Islander Insider YouTube

CA STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY: Learn about it HERE and Watch the Video

Seniors! Please make sure you are adding your colleges in SCOIR! Mark each college under the applying or applied categories and link your common app schools by inputting your ID. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions on this process or come to a workshop on Wednesdays at lunch. CHS communicates to all common app schools (and others) through SCOIR so it is essential your information is accurate.

Did your student apply to a military academy/institute or for a ROTC scholarship? Does your student plan to do ROTC in college? Does your student plan to enlist? Please fill out this brief form. Thank you.

2024 Senior YEARBOOK AD SALES

Order your 2024 Coronado High School Senior a recognition ad now.

Full Page: $325; Half Page $175 and Quarter Page: $110. Deadline: Jan. 12, 2024

Jostensyearbooks.com

2023-2024 YEARBOOK

Order your 2024 Beachcomber now Jostensyearbooks.com. $85 until Jan. 26. Be sure you are ordering the Coronado High School Beachcomber for the Coronado High in California.

Jan.17 Funding College Night in MPR 6-7:30 pm

Jan.19 Winter Formal7:30 to 10 pm

Jan.24-25 Final Exams

Jan.25 TERM 1 SEMESTER 2 ENDS

Jan.26 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

Jan.29 TERM 2 BEGINS

College and Career Day

Feb. 1 Term 2 Back to School Night 5 pm

Feb. 8 PTO Meeting MPR at 9am

Fire Drill

Canvas: Be sure to frequently check Canvas and your student's grade. For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

Attendance and Absences: it is imperative that you contact Attendance Technician, Doris Ricks, at (619) 522-8907 (2094). Unverified absences will be considered truant after 24 hours.

• Tardies: Thank you for continuing to remind your student about the importance of getting to class on time.
• Email Notification: Students will receive detention notification to their CUSD email accounts. Student should check their email weekly for all notifications.

• Early Release: If your student needs to leave school early, it's imperative you contact the attendance clerk as early as possible. This will help with releasing your student on time.

• Independent Study Contracts: Students who have a planned absence of five or more consecutive days may complete an Independent Study Contract. Parents must complete the “Request for Independent Study” form (available in the front office) at least one week/5 school days prior to the absence date.

If Your Student Becomes Ill During the School Day: Students who feel ill MUST report to the nurse’s office. The nurse’s office will call the parent, and only then will the student be released to go home. If a student leaves school without checking out of the health office first, the absence will remain unexcused. The health and safety of every student is our top priority.

Campus Pride: Please help us remind students about the importance of taking pride in our school by picking up their trash, refraining from vandalizing school grounds and restrooms, and helping to keep our beautiful campus clean!

Freshman Lunch: 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.

Detention: Detention will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 - 4:40pm

Student IDs: Please remind your student to always have their student ID.

COVID Protocols: The health and safety of our students and staff is the district’s highest priority. We know that our communities are still experiencing cases of COVID and want to inform you of the most current protocols if you or your students contract COVID.

If students test positive for COVID, they may return to school as early as Day 6 if they meet all of the following criteria.

• Must feel well.
• Symptoms must be improving.
• The individual has been free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours.

If they return, students should wear a mask on Days 6-10. They may remove their masks sooner than Day 10 with two sequential negative tests one day apart. Per Cal/OSHA, workers must wear masks on Days 6-10 if they return to work.

For your information, the latest decision tree can be found here.

Please do not hesitate to contact your health office if you have further questions.

CHS ADMINISTRATION:

Karin Mellina, Principal

Rikki Betancourt, Assistant Principal -Student Alpha (A-K) rikki.betancourt@coronadousd.net

Craig Collins, Interim Assistant Principal - Student Alpha (L-Z) craig.collins@coronadousd.net

Devices:

• As part of this program, all Coronado High School students are required to bring a fully charged device to school daily. Students who need a device will have the opportunity to check-out a Chromebook during schedule pick-up.
  

Students Using Personal Devices

CHS students who have personal devices at home may use their own device as an alternative to a CUSD Chromebook. If your student chooses to use a personal device, however, please note that it will not have specific CUSD features, such as testing lockdown browsers and content filters. If your student chooses to use their own device for daily school work, they may still be issued a CUSD Chromebook for state testing in Spring 2024 to meet secure browser requirements.

Students Using CUSD Devices

CHS families who choose to check-out a CUSD Chromebook for their student’s daily school work may keep the device for the duration of their student’s enrollment at CHS, including summers. Students will practice responsibility for operating and maintaining their individual CUSD devices throughout their time at CHS. We also encourage families to purchase the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan for CUSD Chromebooks for just $20 a year to limit any fines due to accidental damage. The Protection Plan must be purchased annually within two weeks of the beginning of the school year in order to be valid. A new Protection Plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device.

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

Email: karin.mellina@coronadousd.net
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders