Titan Weekly Newsletter

February

• 24 - Return from District Recess
• 28 - Online Continuing Student Registration Opens for 2025-26

March

• 1 - Online CRF Portal Closes for 25-26 School Year (Current 9-11th graders)
• 4 - School Site Council Meeting, 4:30 pm in Titan Center
• 5-7 - Trimester 2 Finals - Modified Bell Schedule
• 7 - End of Trimester 2
• 10 - Start of Trimester 3 - Minimum Day Bell Schedule
• 14 - PHS Foundation's Shamrock Fest - Old Poway Park Templar's Hall
• 17 - Trimester 3 5.5 Classes Begin

March 24-April 4, 2025 - CAASPP Testing (CAASPP Testing Bell Schedule)

Parents of English Learners: Now through Friday, February 28, Poway Unified will be conducting our Family Engagement and Accountability survey to gather input from all families of English Learner students. This survey helps shape the District’s goals and guide priorities for the 2025-2026 school year. Your feedback is extremely helpful as we continue to seek ways to better our English Learner program. Please click HERE to complete the survey.

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year!

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests -The Poway Unified transfer window opened on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 am. If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website (this includes siblings of current students). Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 pm.

• Continuing Student Registration - February 28-March 31, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.

• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1 at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

Online Continuing Student Registration will be open from February 28 to March 31, 2025.

We must receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student(s) for the 2025-2026 school year. This annual digital process allows a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.

Continuing Registration Steps:

1. Log in and complete the digital registration packet via the online registration portal found here.

2. Review and complete any required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed.

Please note: THERE WILL BE AN ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION PROCESS IN AUGUST AND YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR.

MEDICATION FORMS and ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username and reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to accounthelp@powayusd.com.

Please email the Poway High School Attendance office (phsattendance@powayusd.com) as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thank you for your attention to this important process,

The PUSD Enrollment Team

Titan Families,

This is a reminder that your student received their course request papers for next school year this week. The 10th and 11th graders watched the linked video explaining the CRF process. The 9th graders will be having presentations by the counselors next week in their Freshman PE class.

You can input courses on Synergy until March 1. The counselors will be meeting with each student to review their selections and ensure they are on track for graduation starting in mid-March.

You can visit our Course Request Information page on the PHS website for more details and information!
https://powayhigh.powayusd.com/apps/pages/course-request-information

Or you can directly access the S’more Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/1cdw5

- PHS Counseling

Poway High/Palomar College Dual Enrollment classes will be offered in 2025-26 for the following courses: Cinema 100 (Tri 1 and the first half of Tri 2); and Chicano Studies (second half of Tri 2 and Tri 3).

These two courses were not listed on the CRW/CRF. If you are a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader interested in taking these courses for next year, please do all of the following:

1. Scan the QR codes on the flyers below and fill out the Google Form for one or both classes. Do this before March 1 - the sooner the better!
2. Mark Off Roll for Tri 1 and 2, Period 1 for Cinema 100 AND/OR mark Off Roll for Tri 2 and 3 for Chicano Studies in Synergy CRF online.
3. Write Cinema 100 and/or Chicano Studies and request Off Roll Period 1 for Tri 1 and 2 and/or Tri 2 and 3 on their paper CRF.
4. When students meet with their counselors for course audits, students should tell their counselors that they wish to take either Cinema 100 and/or Chicano Studies.

Interested students can also stop by Ms. Kawasaki-Williams' classroom, N6-201 for assistance.

Trimester 2 Finals will take place from March 5-7 2025, with a modified bell schedule.

To provide the best testing environment for our students during final exams, we will not be distributing off-campus passes during classes. If your student must leave campus, we request a 24-hour advance notice. The off-campus pass number is 858-748-0245 x5113. This is a 24-hour number that is monitored during school hours. Remind your student that it is their responsibility to pick up the pass; we will not deliver passes to classrooms.

If you are requesting a same-day release, you must come to the PHS front office with your ID to check out your student. Students will only be permitted to check out between class periods or during lunch in order to minimize disruptions during finals. Please refer to the finals bell schedule attached to this message if you need an off-campus pass for your student. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Thank you.

Monday, March 10 is a minimum day modified bell schedule for the start of Trimester 3. School will release at 12:15 pm.

Purchase your tickets here!

Join Life Planning Specialist Wendy Smith for an insightful presentation on why creating a plan matters, how to take the first steps, and where to find support along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow parents, gaining valuable insights and support. Start building a strong foundation for your child's future today! Flier found here.

On February 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Valley Elementary School will host PUSD's first-ever IEP Basics training exclusively in Spanish. In collaboration with the Exceptional Family Resource Center, this event is designed to support PUSD Spanish-speaking families of students with IEPs. More details are available in the event flier.

Grad Nite 2025 event tickets are on sale now through May 1! Visit our website for more details and registration/ticket purchase link: https://www.powayptsa.org/grad-nite

Event Info: Grad Nite will take place on the night of graduation, to provide our seniors a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free way to celebrate their accomplishments and come together one last night as the class of 2025. Poway High Seniors have the opportunity to celebrate Grad Nite at Belmont Park with fellow graduates from Mt Carmel High this year. The two PUSD high schools will have the park all to themselves!

Grad Nite is more than a party – it’s going to be SPECTACULAR! There will be food and refreshments all night long, games, rides, entertainment, and all the Giant Dipper you can stand!

This is a friendly reminder to order your graduation items (including your cap and gown) as soon as possible if you haven't ordered yet.

Click here to order: https://milestonegrad.com/poway-high-school/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jostens:

Phone: 858-486-2020

Email: mark.boyer@jostens.com

Thanks to everyone who placed their orders!

Seniors, need help completing your FAFSA? There are upcoming virtual and in-person Cash for College workshops! High school students (12th grade) and families can attend these FREE Cash for College events for individual help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and/or Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications. Log in any time 9am-10:45am. Sign up using this link.

Morning/Afternoon:

March 1 from 9am-12pm (locations/sites)

Evening:

February 24 at 5:30 pm–6:45 pm: register here

March 3 at 5:30 pm–6:45 pm: register here

PHS is offering the ASVAB exam on March 18 at 8:35am in the Library Room L-13. If you are interested, please stop by the Titan Center or sign-up using the link below. Students 16 years and older are able to take this assessment. This is not just for joining the military. If you are curious about find a job that would be a great fit for you, then you can take this exam as a career assessment.

ASVAB Exam Sign Up

More info on the ASVAB

It's scholarship time for our local community organizations, and we are here to help you navigate through this process.

1. Start by exploring our Scholarship Deadline Log. In this document, you will discover lots of great local opportunities. Also, don't forget to check out college and trade school financial aid pages for more options.

2. Connections: Talk to your family and friends to possibly find scholarship gems with employers, or even your job!

3. Stay Informed: Follow us on Instagram @counseling_PHS for the latest scholarship news and reminders.

4. Application Tips: Apply for as many scholarships as possible, even the smaller ones - they add up! Be organized, meet deadlines, and personalize your application to stand out.

5. Be Prepared: Ensure you have all necessary documents, ask for letters of recommendation early. Often times, scholarship applications will ask for a letter of rec from a teacher or counselor as well as a community resource such as an adult or non-family member, employer, club coach, or organization leader. Highlight your strengths and be genuine about your experiences.

6. Begin the FAFSA or DREAM ACT Application: Completing the FAFSA is important so start your application SOON! Check with your college financial aid office for their priority consideration deadline; sometimes it is earlier than the California priority funding deadline of March 2, 2025.

Please note that the FAFSA application is not just for need-based aid; it may be needed for merit-based scholarships, local community scholarships, student loans, and other financial benefits.

Remember, every little bit helps, so take advantage of all available resources. Good luck on your scholarship journey, and reach out if you need support!

- PHS Counseling

Please note if a test center decides to close, students will receive direct notification from the College Board. You can register for the SAT at the College Board website here. You can register for the ACT at the ACT website here. We will have more information for the PSAT in August 2024.

Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2024-2025! Memberships are $15 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS - parents, caregivers, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy to do online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

Please visit our website PowayPTSA.org to learn more about our PTSA, how you can help support us, ways to get involved or simply make a small, much-needed donation to support our programs here at PHS.

We look forward to partnering with you for a great year!

All students and staff members are encouraged to wear green and/or gray on Fridays to show our Titan spirit!

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Website: http://powayhigh.powayusd.com/

Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245

Contact: rnash@powayusd.com