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Launch Virtual Academy - Quarter 3 Week 1

Skyrocket Newsletter Launch Virtual Academy - Quarter 3 Week 1

Administration Offices have moved

Welcome Center [Next to San Ysidro High School]

5376 Airway Rd. San Diego, CA 92154


At this location, we offer the following services:

  • In-Person Informational Meetings by appointment
  • Onboarding of new students/parents
  • School Library
  • Student Device Exchange (laptops, chargers, and hotspots)
  • Parking is available.

Mission Control

1355 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911


At this location, we offer the following services:


  • SpaceHub (In-Person tutoring)
  • Counseling Center
  • School Psychologist Office
  • Associated Student Body Office
  • Administration Office (Principal and Assistant Principal)
  • Parking on the street is available but limited.

High School Graduation - Monday, June 3rd - [6pm]

8th Grade Class Promotion - Monday, June 3rd - [3pm]

Weekly Schedule for Q4 Week 10 🤓

We are happy to know that you are continuing your education with us at Launch Virtual Academy. It takes two online processes to complete your registration at our school:

  • Online process 1- Complete Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) Online Registration for 2024-25 school year. You can find guidelines HERE.
  • Online process 2- Complete Launch Virtual Academy's Learning Agreement for 2024-25 school year.


We would like to encourage you to complete the registration even if you might consider going back to in-person school for next school year.

Dear Launch Academy Student & Parent/Guardians


This is Q4 Week 10! - Last 3 days of this quarter, semester and school year.

CONGRATULATIONS!


Final grades were submitted last week Friday. You can access your Q4 final grades in Infinite Campus.

  • On Monday, June 3rd, we will celebrate the Graduation of our high school students and the Promotion of our 8th grade class.
  • On Tuesday, June 4th, we will celebrate the end of the quarter (Q4) at our school's administrative offices from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
  • On Tuesday, June 4th, we will release our school yearbook through our school's phone App.


We continue with the 2024-25 School Year Registration and Course Selection processes. Regardless of your plans for next school year, complete both processes to secure a spot in our school/district.


As we reach the end of another remarkable school year, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements. This year has been filled with challenges, growth, and memorable moments that have shaped our school community.


To our parents, thank you for your partnership and for entrusting us with your student's education. Your involvement and encouragement have been instrumental in their success. As we look forward to a well-deserved summer break, I encourage everyone to take time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the accomplishments of this past year.


Have a wonderful and safe summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the fall for another exciting year of learning and growth. First day of 2024-25 school year is Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.


Be curious, be active, and engage in your education,

Dr. Ulloa - Principal

jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org [escríbeme en Español]

Launch Virtual Academy

Please feel free to contact the school by using the Wellbeing Support Request Form, if you need to talk with someone about your emotions.

News for this week:

  • Monday, Promotion at 3pm at Montgomery High School's gym.
  • Monday, Graduation at 6pm Montgomery High School's gym.
  • Tuesday, End of the quarter celebration at school administrative offices from 1pm to 3pm.
  • Wednesday, last day of school for students.

2023-24 Yearbook Release "Adventure Awaits"

This year's yearbook will be released Tuesday, June 4th through the school's phone App.

2024-25 School Year Information

  • Wednesday, July 24th - First Day of School
  • Monday, July 22nd - Class Schedules available in Infinite Campus



End of Q4 Celebration In-Person

Join us on Tuesday, June 4th from 1pm to 3pm at Launch administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 92154.

Quarter 4 & Summer School Calendar

2024 Summer School at Launch Virtual Academy

Dear Launch Academy Students and Families,

Summer School is a great opportunity to finish Incomplete classes or remediate classes previously taken at another school where the student received an F, NCP, I or NM grades. This year, summer school will run from June 10th to June 28, 2024. Students can take up to two classes during summer school.


Please Note: Launch Academy Counselors will assign Launch Summer School classes based on student academic needs and course availability. Please do not attempt to sign up for classes on your own in Infinite Campus.


Register to attend Summer School with Launch Virtual Academy by completing this form.


In addition to credit recovery for core classes, we are offering the following classes for acceleration (to get ahead in your credits):

  • Integrated Math 8A (for current 7th graders to accelerate to IM 1 in 8th grade)

  • Integrated Math 1A and 1B (for current 8th graders to accelerate to IM 2 in 9th grade)

  • PE 1A and 1B (for current 8th graders to earn 9th grade PE credit during the summer)

  • PE 2A and 2B (for current 9th graders to earn 10th grade PE credit during the summer)

  • CTE Photography 1A and 1B (for all high school students to earn a full year of CTE or VAPA credit during the summer)

  • Health (for current 11th grade students)


In order to accelerate in any of the above classes, students must not need to recover any other credits during Summer School. We will also be offering credit recovery for current 7th graders:

  • English 7A and 7B

  • Integrated Math 7A and 7B

  • General Science 1A and 1B


Please reach out to your counselor for any questions regarding your credits and/or graduation status.

Ms. Araki - Student last names A - L

Ms. Saiki - Student last names M - Z


Thank you,

Launch Academy Summer School Team

2024-2025 Course Selections

Dear Launch Academy Students and Families,

The 2024-2025 Course Selection form is now closed.

If you are planning on returning to Launch Virtual Academy next year and would like to select your classes, please click on the corresponding link below:

Make sure to review the Launch Elective Course Descriptions so you can make an informed decision about your elective choices.

Once you have completed your Course Selection form, please email it to your counselor:

Ms. Araki (A-L)

Ms. Saiki (M-Z)

Thank you,

Launch Academy Counseling Department

Tech Support

SUHSD Student Work Permit

How to get a Work Permit All SUHSD students must:

1. Have a 2.0 or higher GPA.
2. Attend school regularly.
3. Interviewing or in the
process of being hired.


If you qualify, please follow the steps below.

1. Complete the Work Permit application (SUHSD Form No. B1-1). All highlighted
sections must be completed by the appropriate persons.

2. Return the application to Monica Castro at
monica.castro@sweetwaterschools.org.

Your Work Permit will be issued within 1-2 business days if you meet the all the requirements. After receiving your Work Permit you will be required to take it to your employer.

Work permits will be canceled if a student no longer meets the requirements. Work
Permits must be renewed each year at the start of school, or if employment changes.

THANK YOU!

We want to thank you for entrusting your education with us. We want to make Launch Academy a place where students can be successful based on choice, flexibility, and personalized learning.
Launch Virtual Academy
Visit our Offices!

We have our In-Person Administrative Offices at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 92154.