WAAG

We are sending out a Week at a Glance (WAAG) as a means to inform students and parents of the upcoming important events and announcements for the week. For general information, please visit our website by clicking the button below.

Greetings Aztecs!

We have lots to celebrate. Mrs. Anker, our Teacher of the Year, has been named a top 10 candidate for District Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of her. She represents all the things great about Montgomery. Many other things to be proud of on the Mesa. Our Girls Soccer team has earned a league title. Congrats to Coach Hernandez and his outstanding group of student athletes. Kudos to Coach Mansfield and our award winning Academic Decathlon team. They represented Montgomery amazingly and brought home several awards from the recent county wide competitions. We have lots to cheer for in our Competitive Cheer squad who earned a 3rd place finish in a national event in Las Vegas. Coach Estrada, you have these athletes primed for success! Let’s also grapple with our recent Boys Wrestling Southbay League banner and the many girls and boys who are moving on to CIF! Coach Jarumayan and his crew have us prepared! Last but not least let us celebrate our Boys and Girls Basketball teams. The girls need your support to win a third straight Southbay League title with wins this week vs. San Ysidro and Chula Vista. The record setting boys clinched the Metro League title last week and shut down the #4 team in the county this past Saturday to solidify their right to a top seed in the Open Division playoffs. Coach Martin and Coach Smith are amazing. Let’s do our part Aztecs and get out to support our teams and Mrs. Anker this week. As we continue to get connected to the Mesa don’t forget to do it with our Aztec Core Values. Respect, Responsibility & Resilience.

Go Aztecs!!!

The student handbook is an important document providing guidelines and information about Montgomery High. Please take a moment to review together as a family. This information will also be reviewed the first few weeks of school.

It is Counselor Week. We are going to celebrate our rad counselors all week. Make sure you take a moment to say thank you to your counselor.

Tuesday, February 6 - 12:45pm Earthquake/Fire Evacuation Drill, 5pm Parents Strength Parent Workshop at Montgomery Middle

Wednesday, February 7 - College Gear Day, Blood Drive in the Cafeteria, 3:30pm Novice Boys Basketball at Mater Dei with JV and Varsity to follow, 3:30pm Girl's Novice Soccer @MOH, 3:30pm Girl's JV Soccer @HTH with Varsity to follow, 3:30pm Girl's Novice Basketball @MOH with JV and Varsity to follow, 5pm JV Boys Soccer @OHS with Varsity to follow

Friday, February 9 - Early Release - 3:30pm Novice Boys Basketball vs San Ysidro @MOH with JV and Varsity to follow, 3:30pm Novice Girls Basketball @CVH with JV and Varsity to follow, 3:30pm Novice Girls Soccer @SOH with JV and Varsity to follow, 5pm JV Boys Soccer vs Bonita @MOH

Saturday, February 10 - 8am CIF Division 3 Wrestling Tournament, 8am Saturday School

Monday, February 12 - Junior Credit Check Meetings

Tuesday, February 13 - Junior Credit Check Meetings

Wednesday, February 14 - College Gear Day, Junior Credit Check Meetings

Thursday, February 15 - Junior Credit Check Meetings, Lunchtime Financial Aid Workshops

Friday, February 16 - Holiday NO SCHOOL, 9 AM Boys Wrestling Masters @SOH

Saturday, February 17 - 9 AM Girls Masters Wrestling @SOH

Every Week - College Support in the Library

Monday - Southwestern College

Tuesdays and Thursdays - WAHUPA

Wednesdays and Thursdays- Talent Search

Wednesdays - CalSoap Representative

The ASB is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, 02/07. Click this link to sign up and print the permission slip.

Join a Club

Click here for a slide deck about all the ways you can get connected at our school. It will give you QR codes so you can learn more about what we offer.

Pictures

• Picture Day Order Form - If you took a picture during orientation, you can still order pictures. Bring the order form and money to the ASB.

Click the link to sign up for the African-American Conference.

As part of our commitment to adhering to our Aztec Values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, MOH has implemented a non-privilege list effective 8/23/2023.

Click here to access the list

At this time, the non-privilege list includes students with the following:

• Attendance: 8 full day absences/48 single period absences
• Discipline: Any students suspended from school the first 6 weeks of school. Any new suspensions will be added to the list.

Any students on this list are prohibited from attending extra-curricular activities or school dances.

The list is reviewed weekly and emailed to students and parents each week. Students may clear ONE full day absence by attending Saturday School. The Saturday School schedule and sign up form are available on the WAAG. The WAAG can be found on our website and is emailed to all Aztecs through Jupiter every Sunday. Any students on the list for student discipline will be re-evaluated at the next grading period.

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Aztec Values are the foundation of how we treat one another on campus. Assistant Principals visited classrooms the first two week of school to explain the expectations of all students at MOH. Always remember to be respectful, responsible and resilient to our Aztec Family.

Link to AP Presentations: Aztec Values and Expectations Presentation

Contact Information for Assistant Principals

Eddie Ortega

• Manuel.Ortega@sweetwaterschools.org

Mabelle Glithero

• Mabelle.Glithero@sweetwaterschools.org

Teresa Walkup

• Teresa.Walkup@sweetwaterschools.org

Valerie Ruiz: ASB & Athletics

• Valerie.Ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org

Spring Season Sports

February 3rd:
Boys and Girls Swim & Dive
Boys and Girls Track & Field
Boys Tennis
Boys Volleyball

February 10th:
Baseball
Boys Golf
Girls Lacrosse
Softball
Girls Beach Volleyball

Athletic Clearance

• Register at Register My Athlete
• Complete physical form - physicals can be done with your primary doctor or at South Bay Urgent Care at 1628 Palm Avenue
• Print the THREE PAGE Athlete Profile and sign the last page with a pen. Both a parent/guardian and a student must have a wet signature.
• Submit to Coach Martin or the ASB

Announcements and Reminders

• Do not forget to read Jupiter Grades for Senior Updates.
• Graduation will be June 4th at 3:30pm at our school. The district is enforcing the six person guest rule at all graduations and promotions in SUHSD. Please use this information to start planning for the special date.
• SD Grad will be on campus on February 21 at lunch outside the counseling office so you may order your cap, gown, and 2024 tassel for $35. You may also order online at sdgrad.com. The deadline to order your cap and gown is March 1.
  
• Yearbooks are for sale for $75. Buy early as they sold out last year. You can purchase senior ads at this link. Last day to purchase is March 2 and all items need to be summitted by March 10.
• We are selling Grad Nite Tickets. As of January 15, there are 133 tickets left. You need to be off the non-privilege list. This includes attendance, suspensions, and debt. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ruiz. Link to permission slip.
• Remember to stay off the non-privilege list by adhering to the Senior Contract.
• Come see Ms. Ruiz in the ASB or go to the library to see if you are on the Debt List or need to make up tardies and/or absences.

Semester 2 Senior Presentation

Senior Expectation Presentation (Senior Specific Information starts on Slide 30)

All student enrolled in AP classes should check the AP bulletin regularly for information regarding testing and the payment schedule. If you have any questions, please contact your AP teacher or Ms. Walkup.

Teresa.Walkup@sweetwaterschools.org

College Applications

We just wrapped up our main rush of students applying to four-year universities with most University of California and California State University applications being due November 30. That said, there are still a number of universities with later application dates to which seniors may still apply. Please see below for the CSU schools still accepting applications and contact your counselor for assistance!! You may also visit our College Admissions page on our website for more information.

• February 15 Deadline:
• CSU East Bay
• March 30 Deadline:
• CSU San Francisco

Financial Aid Applications

To support our Seniors in financing their educational goals after high school graduation, we will be encouraging ALL seniors to complete their financial aid application this Winter!!!! The FAFSA and CADAA applications open this month and we will be presenting in Senior classes and hosting financial aid workshops when we return from Winter Break in January. Please see the Scholarships/Financial Aid page on our counseling website for more information!!

Scholarships

While most of the available scholarships are geared towards Seniors, there are scholarships available for our Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students as well! Scholarships are available for students planning to pursue a degree at all types of institutions (technical/trade school, community college, university, etc.) and there are scholarships every year that go unfulfilled – don’t miss out on free money for your education. Please see our MOH Scholarship Bulletin or visit our Scholarships/Financial Aid website for more information and start applying!!!

Supports for Wellbeing

We have many resources available through our Counseling Center to support students’ wellbeing, including individual counseling sessions, online resources, a community resource center for referrals, and a wellbeing room. Please contact your counselor if you are ever in need of support and we will guide you to the appropriate resources. If you or someone you are concerned about is at immediate risk, please contact a counselor or administrator directly during school hours, or, outside of school hours, please contact the suicide and crisis line at 988.

Health and Wellness Resources

Virtual Wellness Room

All clubs are FREE and open to ALL students. Consider joining one if you haven't yet to make new friends or just challenge yourself by trying something new. If you need tutoring, we have student tutors in the Game Room (100 building) after school. You can get the help that you need or just work on your assignments before heading home. Don't forget that the semester ends next month, so you don't have a whole lot of time to raise your grade. Be smart and STAY with us!

Link to February Calendar

Montgomery High is a Title I School. Title I is a federal program that provides extra funding to eligible schools to improve the academic achievement of students. All programs funded with Title I dollars must be used to enhance the school programs of the school. In order for schools to qualify for Title I, 35% or more of the students must be considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The goals of a Title I Program include the following: increase student academic achievement, provide direct instructional support to students, develop professional development for teachers and to promote parent engagement and education. All Title I programs must be included in the school’s Site Plan for Student Achievement. This plan is developed and monitored by the School Site Council and English Language Advisory Committee. Please contact the Parent Center staff if you have any questions related to Title I.

Parent Center Staff

Carolina Betanco- Parent Center Resource Teacher

Email: Carolina.Betanco@sweetwtaerschools.org

Minerva Weinberger- Community Relations Facilitator

Email: Minerva.Weinberger@sweetwaterschools.org

Melissa Sanchez- Student Program Facilitator

Email: Melissa.Sanchez@sweetwaterschools.org

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator, Susan Park at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org

Declaración de no discriminación: El distrito Sweetwater Union High School District prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (que incluye el acoso sexual), o la intimidación escolar (bullying) en función percibida o real de edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza, u origen étnico, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, de la persona; o por asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de dichas características percibidas o reales. En caso de preguntas o quejas, favor de comunicarse con el Dr. Vernon Moore, Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; o con Susan Park, Coordinadora del Título IX en el 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; y con Sonia Picos, Coordinadora del Artículo 504 en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B2Wp7YpD5zkP06_Es8UYyHUvaMUxLKR3ebBFj2dirzc/edit?usp=sharing

Email: valerie.ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://moh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 3250 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 628 - 3800