SD Met Family Updates

As part of the Met's vision of personalized learning and family engagement, we host Student-Led Conferences (SLC) twice a year at the midpoint of each semester. Our Fall SLCs take place on Oct.9, 10, 11, which coincides with the release of student Progress Reports on Oct. 8.

SLCs and Progress Reports are a very important opportunity for students to lead a conversation about their goals and growth, and for parents to assess their students’ success and partner with teachers on support strategies if students are struggling, with ample time for improvement before final grades are issued at the end of the semester. These conversations are a crucial part of how we support student learning and connect with families. As such, every student is expected to have at least one parent, guardian, or other close family member in attendance at their SLC.

Advisors are supporting their students on SLC preparations, and will be reaching out to families to schedule a specific date and time for their SLC. If you will require interpreting services in Spanish, please let your student’s advisor know as soon as possible, and we will arrange for a district interpreter to join your SLC.

Because of the importance of SLCs, we are having a modified schedule that week to allow more time during the day for families to attend. Please note the following class schedule for those three days:

• Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Classes from 8:30am to 12:30pm. SLCs may be scheduled from 12:30pm onward.

• Thursday, Oct. 10 - Students are expected to continue attending internships. SLCs may be scheduled outside of the student’s internship time.

• Friday, Oct. 11 - Classes from 8:30am to 12:30pm. SLCs may be scheduled from 12:30pm onward.

We look forward to having you join us for your students' SLCs!

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Juniors will be taking the PSAT at school on Wednesday, October 16, starting at 9am. More details will be shared in Advisory and at SLCs. 10th graders will have the option of taking the PSAT in the spring.

Why do students take the PSAT? One great reason is the opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which can offer scholarships and recognition that may be advantageous when applying to colleges. Additionally, taking the PSAT can serve as a great practice for the format and timing of the SAT—think of it as a dress rehearsal.

For any students who missed our first Picture Day, our partners at Lifetouch Photography will be back on Friday, Oct. 18, to do makeup pictures. School photos are required for photo IDs and will be used in our Yearbook as well. Students who need their picture taken on Oct. 18 will need to dress appropriately and will have their picture taken in the Annex.

On Wednesday, October 23, Cal-SOAP is hosting a College and Career Fair here at Mesa College that will feature over 80 colleges and universities! This free event will also include informational workshops for students and their families. This is a great opportunity for all Met students and families to meet with college admissions representatives and speak directly with them to learn more about these schools and their admissions processes. Students and family members can register at this link. A regularly updated list of participating colleges and universities can be found at this link. We hope you will attend and get a head start on your future!

If your student is currently employed, they need a work permit. Applications are available online here, or can be picked up from Ms. Mann-Deibert's room. Permits must be signed by a parent/guardian and employers. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Mann-Deibert at gmann-deibert@sandi.net.

Latin(x/e) Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, is observed from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the culture, history, struggle, contributions, and achievements of Latin(x/e) Americans.

Please explore the Latin(x/e) Heritage Month Resource Guide from the Equity & Belonging Division, which provides materials to learn more about Latin(x/e) culture, including background on where the Latin(x/e) term originated, and books from notable authors.

Good attendance is of the utmost importance for your student's learning. As an independent study school where students only attend their classes three days a week, it is vital that students are on time to EVERY class, EVERY day. Parents/guardians are required to inform our office (619-388-2299 or email Carolyn Dumas at cdumas@sandi.net) if your students will be absent or late. If you wish to request an early dismissal for your student, please notify our office no later than 10am that same day.

Please schedule all medical and dental appointments outside of school hours. We know that appointments can be challenging to get at times, but please do your best to support good attendance for your students so they do not miss any valuable learning at school!

We will be supported again this year by a mental health clinician from Wellness Together. This year, our clinician will be on campus on Mondays from 8:30 to 3:00, starting on September 16. Students who are in need of mental health services may be referred to the clinician for one-on-one support. Please speak with your student's advisor or our counselor, Mr. Moravec, for more information.

As part of the State of California's Universal Meals Program, all students in our school district are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch at school. Meals will continue to be "grab and go" bags, and this year we have expanded our menu to include hot lunch options for the first time. If you would like your student to receive free meals at the Met, please sign up by emailing our interim administrative assistant, Carolyn Dumas, at cdumas@sandi.net. Students may also sign themselves up with Carolyn in the office.

Meals may be picked up inside K203 (office). Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 8:25, and lunch is served from 12:10 to 12:25. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, lunch is served from 11:30 to 11:45 for any student who wishes to take a lunch at the end of the Gateway class.

Click the links below to see our menus!

Breakfast menu

Lunch menu

See this link for more information about how to schedule your senior portraits.

As part of supporting our 12th graders in having diverse opportunities for success, the Met has an early dismissal policy for qualified seniors. Students and parents/guardians must submit this Senior Early Dismissal application and await approval by the principal before any early dismissal can begin. Please note that the earliest that seniors may be dismissed is 12:10pm, and early dismissal does not apply on MetUp days (one Friday a month) or other special events that require student attendance until the end of the school day. Please refer to this Senior Early Dismissal Policy document for more details.

If you are applying for Early Action or Early Decision, you will need to complete your applications by November 1st or November 15th. If you need a letter of recommendation from Mr. Moravec, your teachers, or any other recommenders, you should give them AT LEAST 2 weeks advance notice, preferably more. If you would like Mr. Moravec to write you a letter, please complete this form and submit it to him when you request the letter.

We are continuously enrolling new students. Please share this tour schedule with interested families.

Hard copies of our SARC are also available in our main office.

We continue to update our school website so that it can be helpful and relevant to our entire community. Please forward any suggestions or comments to Veronica Doyle at vdoyle@sandi.net. Meanwhile, bookmark it for easy reference: SD Met HS.

The PowerSchool Parent Portal provides you with access to your student’s grades and current progress. If you need support with setting up your PowerSchool Parent Portal access, please contact Mr. Moravec at jmoravec@sandi.net for support.

The Academic Calendar for 2024-2025 is linked here. Please refer to this for holidays, grading periods, Exhibition dates, Student-Led Conference dates, and other important information. Here are some important upcoming dates:

• October 4 - District Non-Instructional Day (No School)
• October 8 - Grading Period Q1 ends - grades will be updated in PowerSchool
• October 9, 10, 11 - Student-Led Conferences
• October 16 - PSAT for Juniors
• October 18 - Make Up Picture Day
• October 18 - Recruitment Tour
• October 23 - Cal-SOAP College and Career Fair @ Mesa College

PowerSchool Access

For questions about PowerSchool access for students and parents

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Counselor

For questions about counseling services, college admissions, and Mesa College

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Internship Coordinator

For questions about our internship program

Gini Mann-Deibert - gmann-deibert@sandi.net

Nursing and Wellness

For health concerns and reporting medications

Emily Deckenback, School Nurse - edeckenback@sandi.net

Enrollment and General Information

For enrollment information and general questions about the school

Principal

Robert Fung - rfung@sandi.net

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Academic Calendar

Daily Schedule

School Site Council Landing Page (Agendas and Minutes)

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

School-Parent Compact

SDUSD LEA-level Parent and Family Engagement Policy - English - Spanish

Title I Parent Information Meeting

How to obtain a Work Permit

District Facts for Parents

School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Notification

Website: https://sdmet.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive, Room K-203, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 619-388-2299
Twitter: @wearesdmet