SD Met Family Updates

Our Met thespians delighted audiences this weekend with the show "Curious Case of Murders at Marston Manor." The all-Met cast thrilled both night's viewers with a who-dunnit mystery wrapped in revenge and retribution. The reveal at the end took everyone by surprise! Great job, actors! For more stellar community theater, be sure to check out Innovation Family Community Theater's web site and get tickets to ALL of their shows this season. https://www.theifct.info/

This year’s Aspen team is busy working on the challenge they have taken on. They are looking forward to revealing more in the coming weeks. Keep on the lookout for upcoming events, social media handles, and fundraising opportunities. For more information about the Aspen Challenge, check out this video.

Met students interested in the medical field had the opportunity to get a sneak peak into Sharp’s latest medical teaching facility that specializes in digital simulations.

Dear San Diego Met Families,

At San Diego Met, our students flourish through the personalized and real-world learning opportunities that are the hallmark of our Big Picture Learning design, but the foundation of their success is the sense of well-being and safety they feel at the Met. To that point, several of the actions being undertaken by the current presidential administration regarding immigrants and the LGBTQIA+ community are deeply concerning for us as a school community that prides itself first and foremost on being a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, especially those who have been marginalized and targeted on the basis of identity.

This has been a topic of numerous discussions among our school district leadership and site leaders, as well as teachers and other school staff, and students and parents/guardians. The constant news and social media cycle has reinforced a climate of anxiety and uncertainty about how current political actions might impact the Met and our students. As such, I want to provide our community with clarity about how we at the Met are responding to this challenge.

As Principal of the Met, I want to affirm my stance that the Met is a school where every student deserves to feel safe, known, and loved as an individual. I and every member of our Met staff are committed to ensuring that this continues to be true despite the current political climate.

We are firmly aligned with the policies of our San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Community College District, as well as California law (AB 699), which states that all students have the right to a public education regardless of immigration status. To support this, our School Board recently passed a resolution stating that District staff will support our community by “not assisting the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law, and not permitting access to district facilities or personnel, except in instances in which the district is provided with a warrant.” All Met staff have been instructed that any law enforcement requests for student information related to immigration matters or citizenship status should be directed to me immediately, and our protocol will be to contact SDCCD police as well as our district’s School Police to respond to immigration officials directly. We will also inform parents/guardians of any students whose information has been requested.

We are also paying close attention to the attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community at the federal level, and in particular, the attempts at erasure of transgender identity and dignity. This is a particularly painful issue because many of our students have chosen to enroll at the Met because they see our school as a safe haven for transgender youth. I am committed to ensuring that our transgender students are protected and that all students and staff treat each other as people with inherent dignity and value. Any instances of bullying, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment are unacceptable. To support students in being protected, our district has implemented online reporting tools that may be used to report concerns. In addition, as a small school where students and adults know each other well, our students are welcome and encouraged to share their concerns with their advisor, other trusted adults on staff including myself and our counselor, Mr. Moravec, and we can also connect students with available resources at our school district that specialize in supporting youth with a variety of needs and concerns.

I encourage you to look at some of our school district’s resources at the Protecting Students and Staff website if you are interested in how our district is responding and what supports are available to you and your students. Together, we can support our students and each other through these challenges. As always, I invite you to reach out to me at rfung@sandi.net if you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts.

Thank you,

Robert Fung

Principal, San Diego Met High School

Service Learning Day is coming this Friday. Last week students found out which organization they were paired with. They will get additional information this Wednesday in Advisory. Your student should have come home with a permission slip that they need to return as soon as possible.

On Friday, students should go directly to their volunteer site at the time designated. In some cases, students are meeting at school, but in others, the students go directly to the off-campus site. Again, students will get more information this Wednesday. Do reach out to your student's Advisor with any questions.

Some youth can be so overcome with emotions, they turn to self-harm as a way to cope. For parents and those who care for them, it can be difficult to help. Join SDCOE and Rady Children’s Transforming Mental Health experts Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for a free webinar to discuss what some of the underlying factors are, how to recognize warning signs, and identify strategies to reduce self-harm and foster healing and connection with youth at home. Register now https://bit.ly/42HvpOK

Grading Period P3 ends this Friday, 2/21, and grades will be updated in PowerSchool for all classes. Students are encouraged to check in with teachers about missing and/or incomplete assignments.

Mesa College is in full swing. Students should stay on top of their increased course load and communicate frequently with their professors as needed. Questions can be directed to Mr. Moravec. And a special shout out to the freshmen who are now in their very first college class!

PARKING: Students who drive may purchase a parking permit. Please see Ms. Mihoko in our office for the necessary paperwork. Then take the paperwork to the police station with $40 payment (we are told that currently only CASH is accepted due to technical limitations in their office).

The Met Foundation is looking for a volunteer to audit its financial records as well as a few new board members for the 25-26 school year. We are a small group that meets every other month so the time commitment is low! If interested, please contact Lindsay Speaker at lindsayspeaker@gmail.com or 832-427-2286. The following positions will be open:

• Vice President - parliamentarian in charge of the bylaws and assists the president with events such as Back to School Night and Met Monday.

• Secretary - sends out meeting notices with minutes to be approved, takes minutes at meetings, handles correspondence such as thank you letters to donors.

• Treasurer - receives, deposits, and pays out all funds, presents a report at meetings, files taxes and other government required forms such as the charity registration.

• Auditor - completes an audit of the records at the end of the school year and presents the audit at the July meeting.

School Early Out Expectations

If you need to leave campus prior to 3:15pm M/W/F or 11:30am Tu/Thu for an appointment, etc., the office must receive a call from your parent/guardian no later than 10am that day. Please have your family reach out directly to Ms. Carolyn via phone call (619-388-2299) or email (cdumas@sandi.net).

A notice will be sent to your teacher to release you at the designated time to sign-out at the office before leaving campus.

Failure to complete this process will result in an unexcused absence.

It’s time for our senior students and families to apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now open.

Our Senior Advisors and Mr. Moravec have already assisted students with setting up their FSA ID for the FAFSA application. Parents/Guardians will also need to create their own FSA ID in order to help complete the application for their student. For more information and support, please visit this site and use this application link to access the FAFSA application.

No matter what pathway your student is pursuing, there is financial aid available to help. We strongly encourage all families to apply for financial aid, regardless of income. Completing the FAFSA or CADAA is a requirement for many higher education institutions, especially if your student is seeking merit-based scholarships. Additionally, submitting the FAFSA or CADAA is necessary to be considered for the California Promise Grant at California Community Colleges.

Deadlines for FAFSA or CADAA:

• For 4-Year Universities: The state priority deadline is March 3, 2025.
• For Community Colleges: The deadline is September 2, 2025.

Scholarship Opportunities: Mr. Moravec regularly posts scholarship search links and information for seniors in the Class of 2025 College and Postsecondary Info Google Classroom (Class Code: b44kgvq). Check the top post for the latest links. Don’t miss out on these important opportunities to support your student’s future!

Do you know a college-bound high school senior or a current or former foster student in San Diego or Riverside County? Cal Coast Cares Foundation is now accepting applications for student scholarships through March 5, 2025.

Recipients can earn up to $2,000 toward tuition and fees. To learn more about eligibility and requirements check out the following Application Fact Sheets:

• High School Senior Students

• Foster Youth Students

The mission of the Cal Coast Cares Foundation is to help local students attain their goals of earning a college education. We are proud to honor the legacy of the teachers who founded Cal Coast Credit Union 96 years ago! For questions or information about the Scholarship program or how you can support the Cal Coast Cares Foundation, please contact us at foundation@calcoastcu.org.

Completed scholarship applications must be submitted by

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST.

Apply here

The North Island Credit Union Foundation is now accepting student applications for their Annual Scholarship. The Foundation will award 10 students a scholarship of $1,000 each. High school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university are eligible to participate. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and submit an official school transcript, information about school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay.

Applications are available through Friday, March 7, 2025, and winners will be announced on the North Island Credit Union website on Monday, March 31st. Interested students can find more information and apply at northisland.ccu.com/studentscholarship.

Scholarship Details

Application Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8138676/Student-Scholarship-2025-NICU-Foundation

Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 7th

Number of Awards: 10

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Resident of San Diego County

• Graduating high school senior enrolling in a two- or four-year college OR community college student transferring into a four-year university

• Minimum 3.0 grade point average

For questions, contact Gloria Rogers with North Island Credit Union at grogers@ccu.com.

We are continuously enrolling new students. Please share this tour schedule with interested families.

Use this link “Yearbook Sales” to purchase your 2024-25 Met Yearbook today!

The Academic Calendar (linked here) has been updated slightly to reflect the expanded Spring Exhibition schedule, which will be similar to the one from the Fall (i.e., Exhibitions during the last two weeks of the semester). There is also a small change to the date of the May School Picnic MetUp, which will be on May 23.

We continue to update our school website so that it can be helpful and relevant to our entire community. Please forward any suggestions or comments to Veronica Doyle at vdoyle@sandi.net. Meanwhile, bookmark it for easy reference: SD Met HS.

The PowerSchool Parent Portal provides you with access to your student’s grades and current progress. If you need support with setting up your PowerSchool Parent Portal access, please contact Mr. Moravec at jmoravec@sandi.net for support.

The Academic Calendar for 2024-2025 is linked here. Please refer to this for holidays, grading periods, Exhibition dates, Student-Led Conference dates, and other important information. Here are some important upcoming dates:

• February 21 - MetUp - Service Learning Day
• February 21 - Grading Period P3 ends, grades are updated in PowerSchool
• February 28 - SSC Meeting, 7:30am
• February 28 - Recruitment Tour for prospective students and families, 8:30am
• March 11 - Foundation meeting, 5:00pm
• March 25 - Quarter 3 (Q3) Grading Period ends - all grades need to be updated in PowerSchool
• March 26-28 - Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)

Attendance and Absences

To call in an excused absence, late arrival, or early departure

Carolyn Dumas - 619-388-2299, cdumas@sandi.net

Records and Transcripts

To request student records or transcripts

Carolyn Dumas - 619-388-2299, cdumas@sandi.net

PowerSchool Access

For questions about PowerSchool access for students and parents

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Counselor

For questions about counseling services, college admissions, and Mesa College

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Internship Coordinator

For questions about our internship program

Gini Mann-Deibert - gmann-deibert@sandi.net

Nursing and Wellness

For health concerns and reporting medications

Emily Deckenback, School Nurse - edeckenback@sandi.net

Administrative Assistant

For enrollment information and general questions about the school

Mihoko Ikeuchi - 619-388-2299, mikeuchi@sandi.net

Principal

Robert Fung - rfung@sandi.net

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Academic Calendar

Daily Schedule

School Site Council Landing Page (Agendas and Minutes)

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

School-Parent Compact

SDUSD LEA-level Parent and Family Engagement Policy - English - Spanish

Title I Parent Information Meeting

How to obtain a Work Permit

District Facts for Parents

School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Notification

Website: https://sdmet.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive, Room K-203, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 619-388-2299
Twitter: @wearesdmet