Feb 3-7 National School Counseling Week
Feb 3-21 25-26 Course Selection Counseling Meetings for Rising Seniors
Feb 4 NHS Tutoring 3:35-4:35pm in room 511
Feb 5 SENIOR CLASS GROUP PHOTO during homeroom
Feb 5 CHS front office closes at 3:15 pm
Feb 6 NHS Tutoring at lunch in room 511
Feb 7 CoSA MTD Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher 7pm (ticket link below)
Feb 8 CoSA MTD Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher 7pm
Feb 9 CoSA MTD Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher 2pm
February 10: NO SCHOOL/Lincoln's Day Holiday
We are excited to celebrate National School Counseling Week! Our counselors help our Islanders discover their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests as they meet the challenges of the 21st century. We're grateful for their contributions in helping our students navigate their high school years and prepare for the next chapter of life. Please join us in taking this opportunity to thank our terrific CHS Counseling Team!
Term 1 Grades: Final transcript grades for semester 2 of Term 1 can be viewed on Synergy. Progress reports and final grade reports will not be mailed home.
Seniors: Be sure to check the senior section below for new information and deadlines
Senior Class Group Photo - Feb 5th: Seniors will be released from per. 2/homeroom at 11:07 am and report to the stands at the stadium. We will be taking our annual senior class group photo at that time (weather permitting).
The CHS front office will be closing early, at 3:15pm, on February 5th and 19th due to all staff trainings.
Spring AP EXAMS REGISTRATION: AP Exam payment for spring courses and late fall courses is OPEN. Please read the document linked below carefully. It houses ALL information about AP exam registration and payment:
CHS AP Exam Registration Information 24-25
AP Exam registration and ordering is TWO steps:
AP exam registration is now open on the College Board website. When registering for SPRING COURSES with SPRING CLASS CODES , students should indicate whether or not they plan to take the exam in the Spring of 2025. If you do not already have a College Board account, you can create one at https://myap.collegeboard.org/login.
Students must then pay for the exam. AP Ordering is NOW OPEN on APTS. Exams will be $110. The deadline to order SPRING COURSE exams or pay for late Fall course exams is February 28, 2025.
The link to order exams is HERE.
Please be sure to do both steps. You complete your payment by clicking the "orange rectangle" button that says "submit AP exam Fees.
BOTH STEPS must be completed for your test registration to be complete.
If you have any questions, please contact
Assistant Principal, Wendy Lewis at wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net
PE Uniforms can be purchased by clicking on THIS LINK (you can also purchase them from the CHS website under the tab "store".)
- Please bring a printed receipt to your PE teacher to get your clothes. Students will be dressing out at the end of the first week of the term.
NHS tutoring: Tutors will not be available this week. They will be back in action once the new term gets underway and days are scheduled. Keep your eyes open for their starting date.
National Honor Society (NHS) New Member Applications: Attention 10th and 11th graders: New member applications will open in March. Students who are interested in applying for membership will need the following:
- a cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, a teacher recommendation, and TEN hours of community service. Current 10th and 11th grade students who meet the criteria are eligible to apply.
Student IDs: Please remind your student to carry their ID.
Attendance: Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday Enrichment:
*NEW* Detention options for students. (1) Meet with Mrs. Lewis for “Breakfast Buddies” to assist with Village Elementary students; or (2) Meet with Mr. Kusserow for “campus beautification” at CHS. Both options occur on Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Students should speak to either administrator for more details or to sign-up.
Detention is also held on Monday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.
Students may also attend Saturday Enrichment to clear tardies and absences. The next Saturday Enrichment will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students may sign up for Saturday Enrichment by filling out the form linked below:
CHS Saturday Enrichment 2024-25
Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
Athletics:
- Swim Meeting at Lunch on Monday 2/3 in the MPR. Anyone interested in being on the swim team should attend.
- Boys Soccer Senior night is December 6th.
- Congratulations to Cable Fledderjohn, Dante Nathan, and Jack Laudemann for representing Coronado as well as San Diego County by playing in the Heritage Bowl on Saturday.
Coronado Athletics Website: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net
Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net
Kindness week is February 10th-14th! Please use the QR code to give a shout out to a staff member or students for an act of Kindness or just a kind note to a friend. Some of the Shout outs will be read during morning announcements. Students will be entered in a raffle for a prize and announced February 12th.
COURSE SELECTION 2025-2026
Students received their course selection sheets for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday January 27th during the counseling assemblies.
On February 5th, students will be selecting their courses in xello during homeroom. All initial course selections need to be completed by February 7th in xello.
Please have conversations with your student about the courses they are selecting.
Students will then be meeting individually with their counselor prior to spring break to plan for courses next year and discuss post-secondary plans.
For the complete information for the course selection process, the course catalog, and counseling presentations from College and Career Day, please visit the website HERE.
Term 1 Semester 2 Final Grades are available to view in Synergy. To login to Parent Vue click HERE. If your student earned a D or F in a course, please contact the student’s counselor to see remediation options. Term 2 Semester 1 is a fresh start for students.
Remediation of Courses Policy: Students earning a D or an F in a UC A-G course will be required to remediate the course to a C or higher. Required remediation may be via course repetition, online credit recovery, and/or summer school. CHS counseling will provide families with necessary information about the way in which your CHS student will remediate a UC A-G course D or F grade. Note: graduation requirement courses that do not factor into A-G completion must be remediated if student earns an F. See CHS Student/Family Handbook for more information.
SENIORS: Financial Aid Information and Requirement for Seniors!
- For seniors who have not met the requirement yet, an email will go out on Monday February 3rd to students and parents.
- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are NOW OPEN!
To access the documents and resources, visit the CHS Financial Aid webpage. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process.
REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469
The AB469 legislation requires all California seniors to complete ONE of the following before the end of their senior year. You must complete the requirement prior to purchasing a grad nite and/or prom ticket as well.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
An application for the California Dream Act (CADAA) (for undocumented students)
To submit an “opt-out” form
College Acceptance Reminder: As you hear back from colleges, don’t forget to update your outcomes in xello!
SCHOLARSHIPS! New Scholarships Posted This Week!
- San Diego Foundation Scholarship Opened on January 15th!
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)
Public Service Conference - March 4th
For students interested in the public service fields, there is a conference on March 4th that CHS will be attending and taking a handful of students to. For more information click HERE. If your student would like to attend, please have them email Counselor Ms. Kint at misty.kint@coronadousd.net.
Coronado Soroptimist Service Award: Do you know a young woman between the ages of 14 and 18 who exhibits leadership qualities as a volunteer in your community or school? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you know a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then she may be eligible for a Soroptimist International of Coronado Service Award
The Service Award recognizes young women leaders who make the community and world a better place through volunteer effort. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025. Click HERE for more information and to apply.
CAREER CORNER:
Swim Instructor Job Opening: Legacy Swim Academy is hiring part time (4-20 hrs.) swim instructors at $18-$20 per hour. Legacy Swim Academy operates at the BBMAC pool after school and is able to work with students’ sports and school schedules. Please email resume to info@legacyswimacademy.com.
UC BERKELEY embARC Summer Design Academy
The embARC Summer Design Academy is a 4-week summer design intensive that brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning at UC Berkeley, one of the world's top ranked universities.
How to apply? Any high school student who is a rising junior or senior and will be 16 years old by July 6, 2025 is eligible to apply. You must submit the following by the application deadline:
Completed online application with essay
$75 application fee*
High school transcripts that include all grades from 9th grade through the fall semester preceding your application
English language exam scores (required of international students)
Letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor, teacher, principal or community leader
The priority application deadline for campus housing and financial aid is February 18, 2025. The final application deadline for students who don't require campus housing is April 15, 2025.
Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings
Visit the CHS Counseling Website
Clubs provide an excellent opportunity to engage with campus life, create a welcoming space for like-minded individuals, and make a meaningful impact. At CHS, all clubs are driven and organized by student interest. If a student would like to start a new club, the club application period is now open. More information about clubs at CHS, along with the application, can be found here. → Club Information Letter
Spring Club Rush will take place on Friday February 14th, during lunch. Come out to club rush, sign up for clubs, and get involved!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Belong in room 702.
LINK FOR Clubs 2024-2025
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Senior Baby/Recognition ads
Senior baby /recognition ads CLOSE THIS WEEK (Feb. 5). Go to Jostens.com to purchase yours before it’s too late. Yearbooks are NOT INCLUDED in the price, so be sure to buy your yearbook as well.
JOSTENS GRADUATION PACKAGES: Class of 2025
Please check your personal email for a message from Jostens with links and instructions for how to order caps, gowns, tassels, graduation announcements, and other Class of 2025 merchandise.
Graduation ordering can still be done online at jostens.com or by calling Jostens Customer Service at 1-800-JOSTENS. Watch the short series of videos below for more information about graduation packages and payment plan options.
Questions? Contact your Jostens representative at michael.petrella@jostens.com
ORDER YOUR GRADUATION ITEMS HERE
See Mr. Silverman in Room 506 if you have any graduation-related questions!"
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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
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
