All week: College Drop-In Workshops at Lunch in Room 202
Nov 18 Winter Sports Parent Meeting at 5:30pm MPR
Coronado Band and Choir Boosters meeting 6pm at CMS Granzer Hall
Nov 19 NHS Tutoring Support 3:35 pm in room 511
Nov. 20 PTO sponsored staff luncheon 🦃
Nov 21 NHS Tutoring Support at lunch in room 511
CUSD Board meeting @ 4 PM
Nov. 25-29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
On behalf of the Islander faculty and staff, we wish you and your family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Attention Seniors: ON CAMPUS SENIOR PORTRAITS: Seniors, if you have not had your portrait photo taken for use in the yearbook - the Cherished Memories team will be on campus Dec. 2nd and 3rd in the MPR for quick portraits. Please Sign up HERE : ON CAMPUS SENIOR QUICK SHOTS SIGN UP
- Space is limited - First come, first serve (more appointments have been added)
All senior portraits must be taken by Cherished Memories and are due BEFORE December 20, 2024.
See the Senior section below for Yearbook Photo Clothing Information
Lost & Found will be displayed by the front gates of the school until Friday afternoon. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
Messages from PTO: Please help us give THANKS to the amazing teachers and staff. On November 20th the CHS PTO will host a Thanksgiving Feast Luncheon sponsored by Park Life Real Estate. Thank you Park Life Real Estate for your support and generosity! We would love your help in providing dessert, drinks or a helping hand. Please sign up HERE
Thank you to all of the students who participated in writing Letters to the Troops: CHS contributed over 100 letters that will be sent to a deployed military command during the holiday season. Way to go, Islanders!!
Coronado Schools Foundation: The CSF Online Auction closes tomorrow Monday, November 18th. This year’s auction features a host of unique items, including fabulous local deals, hotel stays, experiences, private art classes for kids and so much more. Bid to support our kids at csfkids.org/onlineauction!
NHS Service Hours Reminder: If you are a current member of NHS, remember you must earn 10 total service hours for Term 1 or you risk being deactivated. Those interested in pursuing an application for NHS in February should be collecting 10 service hours, as well
NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support with their classes! Tutoring will take place on:
- Tuesdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
- Thursdays at lunch Room 511
Athletics: Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net
- Link to Athletics Schedule
Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
The Creative Writing Club is hosting its annual Short Story Competition. The competition will be judged by a panel of faculty and students and prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition is open to any CHS student. This year's prompt is: "A hidden scar that reveals an uncomfortable truth."
- There will be fliers in every English classroom as well as in the library with a QR code linking to the competition rules and guidelines. The deadline to submit is December 11th.
- Student writers are encouraged to enter thier stories. Students can view the rules HERE or contact joshua.chao@coronadousd.org
Tryout Schedule for Winter Sports:
All Winter Sports Meeting this Monday 11/18 in the MPR at 5:30pm. This meeting is for all parents that have a son/daughter playing Winter sports for CHS. (Basketball, Soccer and Girls Water Polo)
Softball Meeting at Lunch in the Pe Classroom on Tuesday. Everyone interested in playing Softball should attend this meeting.
Islander Weight Training Program - Get Prepared to Dominate your Pre-season or Off-Season Workouts. Train with a Certified Personal Trainer. All Skill Levels Welcome. Train in a small group setting to receive individual feedback 3x weekly. Here is the link to register.
Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net
Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net
SCHOLARSHIPS! Local Scholarships are now available in Xello in addition to the national scholarships! The counselors will be adding scholarships weekly going forward as they become available. The majority of the ones we add are either local to Coronado or San Diego, therefore you have an increased chance of receiving those. Seniors received a detailed email regarding scholarships to their school email on Friday November 8th.
To Access Scholarships in Xello: - Go to College Planning (under Quicklinks on your dashboard) -> Scholarships (Parents can view them)
SPRING COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES
If your student is wanting to take a course at a community college in spring 2025(not including the dual enrollment courses on campus), the course catalogs and registration are open. Please have them stop by or email Counselor Ms. Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net to schedule an appointment to look for classes and complete the registration process.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFERINGS:
Get help with your application or learn more about SDSU with Taylor Britt, the SDSU Admissions Counselor for CHS
Please encourage your students to review the following information before applying to SDSU:
UC APPLICATION RESOURCE:
UC APPLICATION YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - Comprehensive overview of each section of the UC application if students need assistance with any portion
PARENTS OF SENIORS!
College Applications: If your student is going to any type of college, including UC, Cal State, Community or any other private or public University, students need to add their colleges they are applying to in Xello, our college and career platform. We prepped the students as juniors last year and then reviewed it with them during the senior assembly on September 10th and sent an email and did homeroom activities to add colleges on September 18th. You received an email on Thursday October 25th with additional details on what is required and detailed instructions. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
Financial Aid & Funding College Night for Seniors!
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are not opening this again year until December 1st due to changes with the application. We will keep you updated with the information as soon as it is available. CHS will be holding our Funding College Night with financial aid experts on January 15th (moved from December 10th), so please save the date. More detailed information to come later in November.
Fall CHS College Application Workshops Every Day This Week at Lunch in Room 202!
CHS Counselors will be having daily application workshops to assist with any college application questions during the week of November 18th at lunch in room 202.
- The counselors highly recommend that all students submit their UC and Cal State applications by November 22nd to be able to have a counselor review it and not have to worry about it over Thanksgiving break even though the deadline is not until December 2nd!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
NEW! SDSU Engineering Tour with the Society of Women Engineers - Monday November 25th at 1:30pm
The Society of Women Engineers in partnership with San Diego State University invites your 7th – 12th graders to a private tour of SDSU’s Engineering program on Monday, November 25th at 1:30 pm with professors Dr. Miletic and Dr. Faraone. Participants will meet current engineering faculty and students, view the engineering labs, and learn about the various degree programs.
Event Details
Where: SDSU’s Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences Building; Centennial Plaza, San Diego 92182
When: Monday November 25th 1:30pm-3:30pm (Lunch provided)
Who: High school students and parents/guardians
To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoGR4TCAHodfhAsKeMzmezAratm7j773Ijrp_tEzMSOz3-gA/viewform.
NEW! Volunteer Opportunity at Coronado’s Turkey Trot
We're excited to invite students from Coronado High School to volunteer at the 11th Annual Coronado Turkey Trot, happening on Thanksgiving Day! This event, presented by the Coronado Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, is a cherished community tradition, raising funds for the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.
Volunteer Details:
Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Tidelands Park, Coronado, CA
Shifts: Various shifts are available, including early morning setup, registration, water stations, and cheering on participants.
Community Service Hours: Volunteering will count toward community service hours and is a great way to give back during the holiday season!
How to Volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/Coronado/CoronadoTurkeyTrotPresentedByRadyChildrensHospital
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the current internship opportunities available in the Coronado community HERE. There is a new section on internships throughout San Diego and beyond at the bottom of the document! Please contact Lead Counselor, Kristen Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net with any questions.
NEW!!: Clayton’s Coffee Shop & Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro Internships
We are excited to be part of the internship program and are looking for two to four positions. One can be considered a marketing position that involves social media, photography and graphic design. We are excited to see posts, pics, and designs that you'd be proud to call your own! We are also interested in starting an accredited barista training program. This position would be hands on restaurant and business experience. Please email us at Penny@creamandsugarinc.com and let us know why you are applying, what draws you to the position and location. Let us know if you've been to our locations and tell us about your experiences.
NEW!!: Nicole Paquin Author
Local Fiction author and screenwriter, Nicole L. Paquin has several Coronado based projects about to emerge and is seeking web development, and social media marketing assistance. The position would be helping polishing the author website, as well as growing a following on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tik Tok. Create fun and engaging Social Media and Tik Tok content for three novels, and attached screenplays. Submit cover letter with reason for interest in internship position to nikip0802@gmail.com.
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED for City of Coronado Aquatics Center - NO Experience Needed!
Requirements: 16 years old and basic swimming ability. Training for lifeguard certification will be provided. Apply online through the City of Coronado’s employment website HERE.
Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings
Visit the CHS Counseling Website
The library will be closed during first period on Monday, November 18th.
Happy Native American Heritage Month!
Throughout November, the United States celebrates Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of America’s Native peoples. Stop by the library to check out our varied display of fiction and nonfiction books by and about Native Americans.
2024-2025 Reading Goals
How many books will our Islanders read in a year? Encourage your students to visit the CHS Library to make a personal reading goal for this school year! Students who make a reading goal will be entered into a drawing for a free book! Prizes will also be awarded to those who complete their reading goal anytime this school year.
·Library Hours and Contact
CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
CHS Library Extension: 2088
CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
SENIORS:
On This Island: Complete the Class of 2025 Yearbook Survey - click on the photo or HERE
YEARBOOK - Senior Photos
The class of 2025 ON CAMPUS Quick Shots will be Dec. 2 and 3 in the MPR. Please Sign up HERE: ON CAMPUS SENIOR QUICK SHOTS SIGN UP
Space is limited - First come, first serve. MORE APPOINTMENT TIMES HAVE BEEN ADDED
All senior portraits must be taken by Cherished Memories and are due BEFORE December 20, 2024.
Buy Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are now $90 - Orders will close in February
Go to Jostensyearbooks.com to order yours
There are more than SIX Coronado High Schools who use Jostens, so be sure you select Coronado High School - Coronado, CALIFORNIA
On This Island: Complete the Class of 2025 Yearbook Survey - click on the photo or HERE
2025 Senior Yearbook 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 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 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
Please help support our Coronado Best Buddies chapter by using the link below to order See's Candy! The candy is delivered quickly to any address, now through December 5th. Best Buddies See's Candy
2025 Yearbooks On Sale Now to ALL students
Yearbooks are now $90 - Orders will close in February
Jostensyearbooks.comThere are more than SIX Coronado High Schools who use Jostens, so be sure you select Coronado High School - Coronado, CALIFORNIA
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
You must ALSO purchase a yearbook - the cost of the book is NOT included with the Ad. Jostensyearbooks.com
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders
