As we wrap up another exciting week at Surfside, I am thrilled to share the wonderful happenings at our school. From our elementary writing goals to the engaging MiraCosta hospitality course, and the inspiring visits to local colleges and tech schools, there is so much to celebrate!

On top of all that, we are excited to officially announce that Surfside High has been named a 2025 Model Continuation High School (MCHS) by the California Department of Education. After about 5 months of writing, a 1.5-day visit from the Model Schools Committee who visited all of S.E.A. and also interviewed six panels: teachers, classified staff, students, parents, district leadership, and community partners, we achieved this significant step as we continue to work towards our vision.This prestigious recognition demonstrates Surfside’s commitment to providing at-risk students with innovative academic programs. Only two schools in all of San Diego County and only seventy-four throughout the entire state of California have earned this outstanding recognition. Special thanks to those who participated on one of our panels.

I am incredibly proud of our dedicated staff and hardworking students who continue to excel in all their endeavors. Our sports teams are also gearing up for an exciting season, with our flag football team now in full swing and open to all high school students. For parents of students in our direct instruction school, please be reminded that the end of the quarter is just two weeks away. Let's ensure that all assignments are completed and everything is up to date for a successful end to the quarter. Wishing you all a fantastic weekend ahead filled with joy and relaxation!

Best wishes,

Principal Frandsen

Progress, progress, progress - The temporary parking lot along Oside Blvd. has been demolished and they are now working on installing the utilities and the retaining wall in that area. The foundation for the electrical station has been poured and the “Ditmar dirt mountain” is being distributed across the southern part of the property to level the field in preparation for pouring the building foundations.

The current phase plan for construction is below. Modifications to the phase plan and timeline have and will continue to occur as the project evolves. The current estimated date of project completion is Fall 2026.

Phase 1:

• Install utilities (electric, water, sewer, IT) - Estimated completion: Done

• Build retaining wall along the southern and western perimeters - Estimated completion: Western wall Done, southern wall, Spring 2025

• Complete parking lot and adjacent sidewalks - Estimated completion: Mostly Done

• Level southeast lot by disbursing and compacting the “Surfside Hill” - March 2025

• Pour concrete pads for buildings - Summer 2025

• Install new buildings - Summer/Fall/Winter 2025

Phase 2:

• Demo and/or renovate all existing buildings: Spring 2026 academic year

Phase 3:

• Install new sports field - Summer/Fall 2026

Surfside's middle school independent study program provides in-person support and opportunities. Today, the students are constructing eagle nests from paper mache and using the mathematical ideas of scale and scale factor as part of the project. Hands on learning all the way!

Shark Nibbles K-8

Grades K-5: Anthony.Madsen@oside.us

Grades 6-8: Kelly.Crouthamel@oside.us

Grades K-5

K-2: 8:00am-8:30am

Grades 3-5: 8:30am-9:00am

Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/hbz-zzvt-cbo?authuser=0

In person will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) announced the extension of our state priority deadline to April 2, 2025. Students can complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by April 2 for consideration for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship.

Free Cash for College Webinars
CSAC has four free webinars left before the extended deadline of April 2, 2025. Please tell your students, parents, and constituents about these free opportunities to complete their FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.

March 3, 2025 - 5:30p-6:45pm (English with Spanish translation)
March 11, 2025 - 6pm-7:15pm (English with Spanish translation)
March 25, 2025 - 6pm-7:15pm (English with Spanish translation)
April 2, 2025 - 5:30pm-6:45pm (English with Spanish translation)

Students and their families can register for these webinars at https://www.csac.ca.gov/c4c.

Cash for College webinars are staffed by financial aid experts who can answer questions for students and their families about how to complete FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application. The presentation will walk through both applications and cover other aspects of financial aid.

Mixed-Status Families
We have two special guides for students who are eligible for FAFSA but may have a parent or spouse who is undocumented. These documents present information to help these families make decisions about how to apply for aid given unpredictable federal policies. Our guides are available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, and can be found on our page for mixed-status families: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cadaa-msf.

**Please note the new time for graduation.**

Please order your cap & gown by Friday March 7th to avoid the upcoming price increase!!!!

Please see Ms. Sczupak in the College and Career Center for open opportunities.

Please see the link attached for the Physical Fitness testing for our Independent Study students. Please plan to be on campus for your specified day.

CLICK HERE

Have you and your family recently moved? Please make sure you contact the office to update your new mailing address. Contact Surfside at 760-901-8600.

Thank you!!

"During the Day, Off and Away"

To create a focused learning environment and support student mental health, Oceanside Unified School District will now require all student cell phones to be off and stowed in backpacks upon entering campus and remain off until leaving. Exceptions are made for students with IEPs or 504 plans if specified for medical or anxiety-related needs, as determined by site administration. Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents if needed, and students will have access to their phones during emergencies. The policy aims to reduce distractions, enhance engagement, and prevent cyberbullying, while also reducing the risk of phone theft or loss. Support and disciplinary actions for policy violations could include warnings, phone calls home, and phone confiscations, with increasing consequences for repeated offenses. OUSD is committed to student safety and mental health, fostering academic and emotional growth. For more details, refer to OUSD's Handbook.

Are you in need of extra help in math? Surfside can help. We offer before and after school math support with Ms. Jarvis in room 7.

As a reminder, OUSD provides Tutor.com for FREE to all students! Every OUSD student can access Tutor.com at no-cost with 1-to-1 online tutoring in English and Spanish. Students also have access to use drop-off writing review, self-paced test prep from The Princeton Review®, as well as other learning resources. Students can access Tutor.com 24hrs a day every day of the year, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Top 10 Facts for Parents - ENGLISH Flyer; Top 10 Facts for Parents - SPANISH Flyer; How it Works - ENGLISH Flyer; How it Works - SPANISH Flyer

The Surfside spirit wear store is OPEN!! Represent Surfside in style. You can even put any of the amazing Surfside designs on any piece of clothing offered. Follow the steps on the homepage!!

Items will ship directly to you. Go Sharks!!! All items are available to students, families and staff!!!

Seniors...You can also order your Class of 2025 gear! Use code FAN15

Click HERE

Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.

Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources

Please see below for resources to support:

• Student/Family Rights Checklist

• Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

• OUSD Board Policy & Administrative Regulations

• Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish

• OUSD Family & Community Page

• SDCOE Resource Page for educators.

• Mira Costa College Resource Page

Click the QR code for resources.

Website: surfside.oside.us
Location: 1125 South Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8600
Twitter: @SurfsideOUSD

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