Skyrocket Newsletter
Launch Virtual Academy
Third Quarter (Q3) Starts on Tue Jan 14th
School administrative offices will be closed for winter break from December 23rd, 2024 to Friday, January 10th, 2025.
If you or someone you know are experiencing distress, the San Diego Crisis Line is 1-888-724-7240 or text HELLO to 741741. If you are in need of resources not related to school, please dial 2-1-1 or search our Resource Guide: bit.ly/SUHSDResource. For the latest information from our District, please visit www.sweetwaterschools.org
WINTER CREDIT COMPLETION
Students receiving a grade of "I" in their final Q2 report card will be able to continue working on their class(es) during winter break until Saturday, January 11th, 2025. We will have academic support daily during winter break to help you finish the incomplete class(es) -except identified official holidays.
Most teachers at Launch Virtual Academy are not working over the Winter Break, but will grade assignments completed during the break when they return starting January 13th, 2025. Please check your Canvas classroom(s) for individual directions from your teacher(s).
Days:
- Week # 1 - December 23rd, 26th & 27th (3 days)
- Week # 2 - January 2nd & 3rd (2 days)
- Week # 3 - January 6th - 10th (5 days)
Hours:
- 10am to 2pm [Teacher lunch break from 12pm - 12:30pm]
Click HERE for the Online LIVE Winter Credit Completion Link
Winter Break Online Tutoring
In order to support you in completing your courses, we are offering tutoring on the following schedule:
Days:
- Week # 1 - December 23rd, 26th & 27th (3 days)
- Week # 2 - January 2nd & 3rd (2 days)
- Week # 3 - January 6th - 10th (5 days)
Times:
Third Quarter (Q3) Information
- First Day of School for our third quarter (Q3) is Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
- Student Class Schedules will be available in Infinite Campus Portal on Friday, January 10th.
- Progress Report # 1 will be available to parents and students on February 7th.
- Progress Report #2 will be available to parents and students on February 28th.
- Quarter 3 Final Grades will be available to parents and students on March 21st.
- Questions about your Q3 class schedule? Contact your counselor.
Health and Wellbeing
Please feel free to contact the school by using the Wellbeing Support Request Form, if you need to talk with someone about your emotions.
Winter Break Learning Opportunities [High School only]
Launch Virtual Academy will be offering Winter Break Learning Opportunities for students. These classes will run from December 23rd to January 10th. Students will be required to attend live online sessions and finish the class in the time allotted to receive credit. Students may only take ONE class and cannot have Q2 Incomplete courses.
Students must check in online between 10am-12pm on the days below, if enrolled in the class.
Week # 1 - December 23rd, 26th & 27th (3 days)
- Week # 2 - January 2nd & 3rd (2 days)
- Week # 3 - January 6th - 10th (5 days)
Health
Open to 9th-12th grade students.
Physical Education I-A
Open only to 9th-12th grade students.
Physical Education II-A
Open only to 10th-12th grade students.
English 10-A
Open only to 10th-12th grade students.
US History 11-A
- Open to 11th & 12th grade students ONLY.
This is a great opportunity to get ahead. If interested, please complete the Google form. Your counselor will review your eligibility and contact you via email. Spots are limited and students will not be added once the course is full. Click HERE for the form.
If you receive an “Incomplete” grade in Q2, you will be able to continue working on the course during Winter Break Credit Completion and cannot enroll in Winter Break Learning Opportunities. For any questions, please CONTACT your counselor.
We value your feedback! To better serve our students and families, we invite you to complete our Parent Satisfaction Survey. Your input will help us identify strengths and areas for improvement as we strive to enhance the educational experience and support services we provide. The survey is quick and easy to complete, and your responses will remain confidential. Together, we can make a positive impact on our school community!
Click HERE to access survey.
Summer School Information
The Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) has been sending email and text information to all district students and parents about Summer School for regular in-person schools.
As every year, Launch Virtual Academy will host its own Summer School. During our third (Q3) quarter we will inform you about our internal registration process for Summer School. Please disregard SUHSD messages regarding registration for summer school.
Note. Summer School at our school is only for current students.
School Photo and ID Cards ( SELF SERVE)
When you submit a photo we will print out your id card for you. The first batch of i.d. cards will be available for pick up on TUESDAY, January 14th, 2025 at Mission Control.
You missed our official School Photo and ID Card days? No problem. Take your own photo
(Instructions for Submitting Your Photo for Student ID) and submit it HERE.
Download School Phone App "LaunchPad"
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