CHS Islander News

It's Powder Puff Week!

May 27 Memorial Day Holiday/No School

May 28 ISF Senior Signing Day 3:45 pm

CHS/CoSA Instrumental Music 5 PM Black Box

May 29 Chalk Walk 10:30am-3:30 pm

May 30 Islander Awards 6pm at Hotel Del (student invitation)

May 31 Power Puff Pep Rally (alternate bell schedule)

It's Spirit Week:

Tuesday: Soccer Mom svs. BBQ Dad

Wednesday: Anything but a backpack day, come to school carrying your supplies in anything but a backpack.(nothing over 3 ft)

Thursday: Dress to Impress vs. Get Some Rest

Friday: Pink vs. Blue

Friday Bell Schedule: We will be on a pep rally schedule: PERIOD 2 BEGINS at 9:55am. Pep rally is for students only.

Summer School Registration Reminder! This is a great opportunity for your student to remediate a D/F grade that they earned and get them back on track. If your student needs summer school, register at the Summer School Registration Link . Look for an email from your student’s counselor with the details of the course they need to take. If you have any questions or think your student is in need of remediating a course (including for this term), please reach out to their counselor.

JUNIORS: Coronado Schools Foundation is looking for a board representative for the upcoming school year: DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE!

• The Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) raises and manages funds to provide exceptional learning experiences for all CUSD students. CSF is looking for a rising CHS Senior to join the board as a Student Representative for the 2024/2025 school year. If selected, you will attend board meetings and update the board on what is going on at CHS. You will also help out the staff with a variety of tasks. We would love to have you and will give you a very enriching experience while you are in your last year at CHS. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at 11.59 pm.
• For more information and to apply: https://forms.gle/F81a6RkCUgdLqKcCA

Student Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Please check ParentVue to see the courses your student selected for next year. If you would like to meet with your student’s counselor, please email them to set-up an appointment. Course selections may be changed until the last day of school, June 13th. Email your counselor with any questions!

Powderpuff Game at 7pm: All CHS Families are invited to come to the Powderpuff Game at Niedermeyer field on Friday May 31st at 7:00 pm for kick off.

Dual Enrollment Workshops for Fall 2024 Courses - If you requested Math 252 - Calculus III, BUS 120 Intro to Business or ASL 101 American Sign Language for fall term, you are required to attend a registration workshop the week of May 28th. Keep a lookout for an email from Counselor Ms. Ereno next week on details of the workshops and requirements to be enrolled in the course.

Are you moving/leaving CUSD?

• Please contact CHS Registrar, Kathy Redding at katherine.redding@coronadousd.net

• Have your student go to https://bit.ly/leaveCUSD for directions on how to transfer their Google Drive content prior to their departure.

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Optimist Youth Appreciation Award.

9th Grade: Akenna Thornton and Xavier Marsh

10th Grade: Mateo Villanueva and Julia Josset

11th Grade: Scotlynn Potter and Nicolas Hacker

12th Grade: Maria Laguna and Wyatt Riebe

College Spring Workshops:

This week’s workshop is College Essays with our amazing CHS English Teacher Matt Stoever! You won’t want to miss this one!

CHS counselors are hosting college workshops all spring to get 10th and 11th graders prepared for the college application process. Come to the lunch workshops on Wednesdays in room 202. There will be FREE pizza for those who attend.

Career Information:

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

There is a Summer Program board in the 400 hallway for students to view many opportunities of programs this summer. Stop by and get information. Ask your counselor if you have any questions.

NEW San Diego Young Female Entrepreneur Summit - FREE! June 14th from 1:00-4:30pm

EO’s Young Female Founders Summit (YFF) brings 12 to 20-year-old females together for an inspiring afternoon of speakers, panelists, and competitions. Participants will meet and learn from San Diego's leading women entrepreneurs, network with peers, and compete in a business challenge where they will apply their imagination and creativity to win prizes. No experience necessary - bring your curiosity, imagination, and personality. Lunch will be provided.

Event Details

Where: SDSU Lavin Entrepreneurship Center; 5150 E Campus Drive, San Diego 92115

When: Fri, Jun 14th; 1 - 4:30 pm

Who: 12 to 20-year-old females interested in entrepreneurship

Cost: Free!

To Register: EO San Diego Young Female Founders Summit Tickets, Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

NEW EmERge - The Premier Medical Conference for Teens - Friday, June 14th from 9 am – 4 pm

The Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center will be hosting EmERge - The Premier Medical Conference for Teens.The conference includes over four hours of rotations through hands-on simulations, informative lectures filled with stories from amazing faculty, and one-on-one mentoring. Simulations Include: Cardiac Arrest, Intubation, Wilderness Medicine, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Stop the Bleed, Resuscitation, Ultrasound, IVs, Lumbar Puncture, Delivering Babies, Endovascular Access, Pharmacy, Orthopedics, Military Medicine, Neurosurgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Chest Tube Placement, Laceration Repair, Transvenous Pacing, and MORE!

Event Details:

Where: SPIEC Sharp Spectrum; 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego 92123

When: Fri, Jun 14th; 9 am – 4 pm

Who: Teens ages 14-19

Cost: $129 (includes lunch and t-shirt)

To Register: https://emergetheconference.com/2023-terms-conditions/

NEW FREE Zoom Webinar THIS Wednesday with Dr. Lee for Students Wanting a Future in Healthcare and Tips for College Applications

Do You Want a Future in Healthcare? Looking to Stand Out on Your College Applications this

Summer? Want to get into Top Colleges? Jumpstart Your Success at Our Free Zoom Webinar!

Click HERE for the flier with details.

Wednesday 5/29/2024

Zoom Webinar 6:30pm-8pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 238 752 3668

Passcode: success

Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities at the Natural History Museum

The NAT is currently seeking enthusiastic high school students who are passionate about science, nature, and education to volunteer as camp assistants. This role offers a unique opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, work closely with museum educators, and inspire younger learners. See THIS flier for additional information and how to apply.

Swim Instructor Job Opening: Legacy Swim Academy is hiring part time (4 - 20 hrs.) swim instructors at $17-20 per hour. Legacy Swim Academy operates at the BBMAC pool after school and is able to work with students’ sports and school schedule. Please email resume to info@legacyswimacademy.com.

Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

SENIOR Information: See the Senior Newsletter

ASB: Powderpuff week is here!

• Please see the Official PowderPuff Schedule for all of the dates, times, and locations of our powderpuff events.

All CHS Families are invited to come to the Powderpuff Game at Niedermeyer field on Friday May 31st, 7:00 pm kick off.

Senior Specific Powderpuff Information can be found here: POWDERPUFF 2024.pdf

Junior Specific Powderpuff Information can be found here: POWDERPUFF 2025.pdf

It’s Spirit week! This is the last week for the students to earn class points! Dress up each day to win points for your class. The class with the most points at the end of this week wins the Principals trophy to be the CLASS OF THE YEAR! The standings right now are listed below:

LIBRARY UPDATES:

Grades 9-11 Textbook Returns

• All textbooks are due by Thursday, June 13th, for Grades 9-11. Students will return their books to the CHS Library at designated times during class (Teachers will notify students of their course’s designated return day). Any students who are absent on their course’s return day, must return their textbooks to the CHS Library on their own time during lunch or break. If you have questions about the textbooks checked out to your student, please email chslibrary@coronadousd.net.

Senior Textbook and Chromebook Returns

• All items are due Friday, June 7th, 2024

  • Seniors must return all materials (textbooks, calculators, Chromebooks, library books, etc.) to the CHS Library by Friday, June 7th, 2024. Please encourage your seniors to return their items to the CHS Library early if they no longer need them for their courses. Seniors who do not turn in all materials by June 7th will be ineligible for end of the year activities such as Grad Night. If you have questions about the items checked out to your senior, please email chslibrary@coronadousd.net.

  
  

YEARBOOK: Yearbook distribution is June 3-5 during lunch at the ASB store. We handed out distribution tickets in homeroom May 22. If you are not sure if you pre-ordered a book email michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net. We still have a limited number for pre-sale. They are $100 cash only. Students can purchase the books in room 311 at lunch.

Also, we will have extra books for sale during distribution for $100 cash only at the ASB store.

The Beachcomber staff can’t wait for you to see what’s inside.

ISLANDER INSIDER BROADCAST:

• THIS IS THE LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR - You will NOT want to miss the show May 29 as we are doing a very special tribute to a very special retiree.

• Our live broadcast happens every Wednesday at 11:07 am - find the show here: http://coronadotv.me/pages/kchs-live/
• If you missed an episode check out Islander Insider YouTube

2024-25 Sports Registration Opens on June 1st @ Islandersportsfoundation.com

• Senior Signing Day is Tuesday, May 28th @ 3:45pm in the Quad. All Seniors playing sports in College are welcome!
• Football Parent Meeting May 29th at 5:45pm
• Girls Golf Meeting June 3rd at 5pm @ the Golf Course

Congratulations to Lauren Gilhooly for making it to State CIF for Track & Field!

Congratulations to Nicholas Redding and Emily Wygal for being selected as CHS Spring Top Athletes.

June 1 CoSA MTD Showcase 7PM

June 4 NJROTC Awards 6PM

June 5-6 Senior Finals

June 5 Regular bell schedule 8:30 am - 3:28 pm

June 6 Band Concert 6PM

June 7 Class of 2024 - Universal Studios Grad Bash

June 10 Senior Awards 3:30 in the theater

June 12 & 13 Term 2 Semester 4 Final Exams

June 13 Graduation / Last Day of School

Canvas: Be sure to frequently check Canvas and your student's grade. For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

Being on time to school is a priority!

Tardy Policy: Please remind your students of the importance of being on time for class. Every 5th and 10th tardy will result in a one hour detention. 15 or more tardies will result in a two hour detention Parents, please talk with your students about the importance of being on time to class. Students who are tardy miss critical instructional time and disrupt the flow of learning. We appreciate your timely support with this.

Attendance and Absences: it is imperative that you contact Attendance Technician, Doris Ricks, at (619) 522-8907 (2094). Unverified absences will be considered truant after 24 hours.

• Tardies: Thank you for continuing to remind your student about the importance of getting to class on time.
• Email Notification: Students will receive detention notification to their CUSD email accounts. Student should check their email weekly for all notifications.

• Early Release: If your student needs to leave school early, it's imperative you contact the attendance clerk as early as possible. This will help with releasing your student on time.

• Independent Study Contracts: Students who have a planned absence of five or more consecutive days may complete an Independent Study Contract. Parents must complete the “Request for Independent Study” form (available in the front office) at least one week/5 school days prior to the absence date.

If Your Student Becomes Ill During the School Day: Students who feel ill MUST report to the nurse’s office. The nurse’s office will call the parent, and only then will the student be released to go home. If a student leaves school without checking out of the health office first, the absence will remain unexcused. The health and safety of every student is our top priority.

E-Bikes: We have had an increase in calls about e-bikes being ridden at high speeds through the pedestrian walkway between Village Elementary and CHS Niedermeyer Field. Please remind your students to follow traffic rules and adhere to the city signage stating that no bikes are to ridden in that walkway. There have been some close calls with small children and pedestrians. Thank you

Campus Pride: Please help us remind students about the importance of taking pride in our school by picking up their trash, refraining from vandalizing school grounds and restrooms, and helping to keep our beautiful campus clean!

Freshman Lunch: All Freshmen are REQUIRED to remain on campus during lunch. Freshmen who leave campus will receive detention and parents/guardians will be contacted.

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

Detention: Detention will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 - 4:40pm

Student IDs: Please remind your student to always have their student ID.

Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws and "Walk Your Wheels" zones while riding their bikes to school. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.

CHS ADMINISTRATION:

Karin Mellina, Principal

Rikki Betancourt, Assistant Principal -Student Alpha (A-K) rikki.betancourt@coronadousd.net

Tim Kusserow, Assistant Principal - Student Alpha (L-Z) timothy.kusserow@coronadousd.net

Devices:

• As part of this program, all Coronado High School students are required to bring a fully charged device to school daily. Students who need a device will have the opportunity to check-out a Chromebook during schedule pick-up.
  

Students Using Personal Devices

CHS students who have personal devices at home may use their own device as an alternative to a CUSD Chromebook. If your student chooses to use a personal device, however, please note that it will not have specific CUSD features, such as testing lockdown browsers and content filters. If your student chooses to use their own device for daily school work, they may still be issued a CUSD Chromebook for state testing in Spring 2024 to meet secure browser requirements.

Students Using CUSD Devices

CHS families who choose to check-out a CUSD Chromebook for their student’s daily school work may keep the device for the duration of their student’s enrollment at CHS, including summers. Students will practice responsibility for operating and maintaining their individual CUSD devices throughout their time at CHS. We also encourage families to purchase the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan for CUSD Chromebooks for just $20 a year to limit any fines due to accidental damage. The Protection Plan must be purchased annually within two weeks of the beginning of the school year in order to be valid. A new Protection Plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device.

For more information about this program, please visit the links below:

• 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs

• Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

• Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

Email: karin.mellina@coronadousd.net
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders