Del Norte High School

Nighthawks Together, One Flock Forever!

• District Recess - November 25 - November 29, 2024
• December Gift Drive - December 2 - December 20, 2024
• Improv Show - December 6, 2024
• What's on my Mind - December 10, 2024
• Holiday Concert featuring our DNHS Choir, Orchestra and Color Guard - December 12 at 7PM - PAC
• Bands Holiday Concert - December 13 at 7PM - PAC
• District Recess - December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025

Please join us to hear what Del Norte Students have to say about the following important topics in any teens life.

• Balancing Athletics and Academics
• Supporting your student athlete as they balance their life with academics and sports.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Tips on helping your teen navigate a healthy social/emotional balance and learn about on campus resources for support.
• Leadership and Extracurricular Activities
• Learn more about school opportunities for leadership and how to support your student's involvement on campus
• The Bathroom Experience (substance use)
• Del Norte and the community at large have many resources to help support students that may be experimenting with drugs/alcohol. Please join us to learn about these and more to help struggling teens.
• LGBTQ+ Support
• How to aid your student that may be questioning their identity by learning about Del Norte's campus supports.

To Sign Up, Click HERE

PE Waiver meetings for winter athletes will be held on December 4 & 5. Meetings will be at lunch in the Staff Lounge and students only need to attend one. Attending one of the meetings is mandatory for anyone that wants a PE Waiver. Meetings begin 5 minutes after the lunch bell, and late arrivals will not be admitted.

The Del Norte PTSA Reflections Art Program is proud to announce the winners of this year’s contest! This year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection,” inspired thoughtful and creative expressions from our talented students. We are thrilled to share that the following students have advanced to the Palomar Council Level for further review.

Congratulations, Nighthawks!

Congratulations Nighthawks! A new trimester has begun….. so keep rocking! With brand new classes and people, I think we should chat about positivity to make this trimester even better! Positive emotions not only expand our consciousness but they also help us grow as a person so we can create a supportive community for everyone. Negative emotions often stop us from thinking and behaving reasonably but we need negative emotions to get through difficult times. It’s all about balance. Surround yourself with positive and healthy people and spend more time with your friends and family. You have the control over which emotions you experience. So try to create room in your day for joy, fun, friendship, relaxation and gratitude! Work hard this trimester Nighthawks!

Students were invited to an informational meeting regarding how to order a cap and gown for this year’s commencement ceremony this week. To learn more please visit Jostens.com or you can click HERE to find the basic cap and gown package. If you are interested in borrowing a cap and gown, please contact Jostens directly. All borrowed items, cap, gown, and tassel are returned following the ceremony when students pick up their diploma.

What is a Senior tribute ad?

Its a great way to celebrate your student's accomplishments and graduation from high school. It provides a lasting, tangible memento with a personalized message that they can cherish for years to come. There is an easy to use online design tool where you can add photos and personalized messages.

Senior Tribute ads are available for purchase NOW. If you would like to purchase one for your student please click HERE. The deadline to have an ad in the yearbook is December 1, 2024.

• Students under 18 years old are REQUIRED by law to wear a helmet when riding a bike, whether you are the driver or passenger.
• The bike must be ridden in the SAME direction as the flow of traffic.
• You may not ride an e bike with fixed pedals or pegs.
• E bikes are NEVER to be ridden on sidewalks.

• Students MUST walk their bikes on campus.
• Please pay close attention to pedestrians and cars.
• Remember to ALWAYS lock your bike in the bike rack. Gates are NOT for locking bikes.
• E bikes are not permitted at any sporting event.
• DO NOT take a bike that is not yours for any reason.

Poway Unified’s Youth in Transition (YIT) program assists children and youth experiencing homelessness with food, transportation, school supplies, and additional support during the school year. Those students who qualify lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and includes children and youth who are:

1. Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. This can be doubled (living with one other family) and even tripled (living with two other families) up.
2. Living in motels, hotels, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
3. Living in domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, transitional living programs, housing paid for by programs/vouchers, etc.
4. Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or in a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
5. Unaccompanied homeless youth who are living away from the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
6. Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above.

If any of the above housing descriptions reflect your current housing situation, please fill out the attached short form and email it to Laura Upson at lupson@powayusd.com. You can learn more information about Youth in Transition here. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Remember, Del Norte’s campus is closed during the school day. All students must remain on campus. This also includes the parking lot and vehicles. You must have an approved off-campus pass from the attendance office to leave campus or off role to leave campus prior to 3:35.

At Del Norte we cannot accept items to be picked up or delivered to students during the instructional day in the front office. Please ensure that your Nighthawk has their lunch, phone, homework, clothing, athletic equipment, computer/Chromebook, books, etc. that they need for school before dropping them off.

Office hours for on-campus instruction at Del Norte occur on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, immediately following the second period. We ask that every student finds an academic location and engage in academic work during this time. Teachers may require students to attend based on their academic performance in class. Office hours provide an opportunity for students to receive extra help from teachers, complete missing assignments, and study for upcoming tests. This time is supplemental to regular instructional hours, and students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of it, especially if they need additional support in any subject.

Please review the attendance policy on the DNHS website. It is crucial for you to arrive to class on time every day to not miss important information from your teachers. Traffic is going to continue to be busy for the next few days, allow an extra 10-15 minutes to make it through traffic lights, park, AND walk to class. Detentions for tardies will start on September 19th if you have 6 or more tardies or truancies in the first 3 weeks of starting school. If there are barriers to your student arriving to school on time, please refer them to their counselor or administrator for support.

Concerns involving Grading, Curriculum, or Instruction

• Classroom procedures

• Classroom behavior

• Individual student grades

• Curriculum

• Textbooks/materials

Step 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…

Step 2: Site Assistant Principal supervising specific content area, if not resolved…

Step 3: Site Principal

*Please know that you will be referred back to a previous step if that step has yet to be completed. At Del Norte High School, we believe in resolving concerns at the lowest level.

Student Behavior

If behavior is occurring in the classroom

Step 1: Classroom Teacher; if not resolved…

Step 2: Site Assistant Principal supervising specific content area, if not resolved…

Step 3: Site Principal

If behavior is occurring outside of the classroom

Step 1: Site Assistant Principal of your student’s last name alpha, if not resolved…

Step 2: Site Principal

Athletics

Step 1: Coach; if not resolved...

Step 2: Site Athletic Director; if not resolved…

Step 3: Site Assistant Principal over Athletics; if not resolved…

Step 4: Site Principal; if not resolved…

Please reference the DNHS Athletics Guide/Handbook regarding student, parent, and coach expectations.

Traffic is extremely heavy the first few weeks of school as we welcome back all our Nighthawks to the Nest. Plan accordingly and drive with extra caution as the community settles in. Please be respectful of each other and our neighbors when parking on side streets around campus. On time attendance to classes is critical to student success, please see that your Nighthawk gets to school on time.

If you will be dropping your student off in the front of the school, use the traffic circle off the main school entrance on Nighthawk Lane. Do not enter the staff lot off Nighthawk Lane. The traffic circle gets congested in the morning and immediately after school, so be cautious and patient when dropping off your student.

Attention Nighthawk Families!

It has been brought to the attention of the Administration Team that some of our ADA compliant parking spaces are being used by individuals that are not legally permitted to use them. In an effort to provide access for all, we ask that you not park in our ADA spots unless you are legally permitted to do so. As a reminder, California Penal Code 22507.8 states that illegally using an ADA parking spot can result in a $421 fine. Thanks for you attention to this matter.