March 2025 Newsletter

This semester students have been looking forward to their 11th grade year as Ms. Soto, Ms. Castrejon, and Mr. Smith were in classes meeting with students individually to determine course selections for the upcoming school. We ask that parents/guardians review their student's course selections (more info below) BEFORE we leave for Spring Break as changes cannot be made at a later time.

Course request season is coming to an end! We have some important dates students need to keep in mind prior to the end of the semester.

We look forward to meeting with every family at your student's Mandatory Registration Appointment in June 2025. More information about scheduling your registration appointment will be available after Spring Break.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Grade Level Team with any questions or concerns.

If a student requested a Dual/Concurrent Enrollment (college class) for 11th grade or this summer, they need to make sure to go to the College/Career Center, room 180, before Spring Break to complete the registration steps. If they do not complete these steps, they will not be able to enroll in any college class for next year.

Students need a pink slip so that the College/Career Center can assist them. If they do not have a hard copy of this slip they will be redirected to the GLT office. Students can pick up one of these sheets at Ms. Soto or Ms. Castrejon's office.

Please review the request with your student. You can find course selections on your ParentVue (or StudentVue) portal. After March 7th, changes cannot be made to the request.

If you or your student are interested in making a change to a course request, please email Ms. Soto (msoto@helixcharter.net) or Ms. Castrejon (castrejon@helixcharter.net)

Opt-in forms are for students not recommended (based on previous grades) for Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment classes.

If your student brings home an opt-in form, please have a discussion with them regarding this class selection to ensure it is truly a course they will be successful in.

Students must return this form prior to March 7th.

• Saturday, March 1st - Deadline to Submit Helix Application for New Students
• March 12th & 13th - Finals, Revised Bell Schedule - Spring Semester I
• Friday, March 14th - No School, Staff Workday
• March 14th - 28th - Spring Break - No School
• Tuesday, March 18th - Athletic Eligibility Determined
• Monday, March 31st - First Day of Spring Semester II

The deadline for new students (including siblings) to apply to Helix for next school year is Friday, March 1. Any applications submitted after March 1 will be placed on a waitlist in the order it was received. We will notify all families of lottery results on Friday, March 14. You will need to log in to SchoolMint to accept placement if offered. Instructions on how to do that will be included in your email. The application and all information about enrollment can be found here - helixcharter.net/Enroll. No action is required for students already enrolled at Helix.

Spring Semester I Finals will be held on Wednesday, March 12th & Thursday, March 13th. Friday, March 14th is a teacher work day (no school for students). Spring Break will start on Friday, March 14th and students will return on Monday, March 31st for the first day of Spring Semester II.

Join us for a catered dinner and Family First night, where our school social work interns Angela Drewien and Teneal Trent will discuss the importance of self-care for parents and provide valuable resources to support mental well-being. This event will feature practical strategies, interactive discussions, and helpful tools to help parents prioritize their health while balancing family life. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and invest in your well-being! This event will be held in ExL (1600). Students and siblings are welcome to join you. Dinner will be provided from Wei Wei! Please RSVP here for food ordering purposes.

Our Student Support team will explain about the requirements to get a Platinum Cap, Golden State Seal, Biliteracy Seal, Honors Cord, and Valedictorian recognitions. Families from all grade levels are invited. This info session will be held on Zoom, click here to join. Registration not required. For translation services, click here.

Summer School will run from Tuesday, June 10th to Tuesday, July 1st. We will offer students the opportunity to earn 10 credits this Summer by running a Morning Session from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and an Afternoon Session from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

If your student has failed a class this school year, please plan on having them attend summer school.

Yearbooks are currently for sale at the Dawg House and through the student store. Yearbooks SELL OUT, so buy one TODAY if you are interested!

See graphic for dance auditions for next year.

HIMA's 31st Annual Gala will be held at the Thursday Club on March 13th. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Helix Foundation facilitates fundraising that promotes the growth and improvement of the programs, facilities, and activities at Helix Charter High School as well as funding many scholarships for post secondary education to graduating seniors. Their annual golf tournament is coming up and they are looking for both participants and sponsors. Visit helixhighschoolfoundation.com/golf for more information and to register!

Use promocode: HelixCharter when purchasing Farm Fresh to You products and they will give 10% back to Helix.

A list of community service opportunities can be found at helixcharter.net/community. We keep it very updated and some interesting new opportunities have just been added!

Mr. Smith is proud to recognize Ranya Ali as Student of the Month. Ranya has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication, balancing her role in ASB, her job at In-N-Out, and recently earning a spot in the prestigious HOBY Leadership Program. Her hard work and commitment to excellence make her a great role model.