WAAG

We are sending out a Week at a Glance (WAAG) as a means to inform students and parents of the upcoming important events and announcements for the week. For general information, please visit our website by clicking the button below.

The student handbook is an important document providing guidelines and information about Montgomery High. Please take a moment to review together as a family. This information will also be reviewed the first few weeks of school.

Monday, April 14 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 3:30pm Beach Volleyball vs Hilltop at Crown Cove, 3:30pm Varsity Softball vs Hilltop at home with JV away, 3:30pm Boys Golf vs Victory Christian at National City Golf Course, 4pm JV Baseball at Chula Vista

Tuesday, April 15 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 9th Grade 10 Year Plan Presentation with counselors, 1pm Boys Golf vs Sweetwater at National City Golf Course, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball at Mater Dei, 3:30pm Varsity Sofball vs Sweetwater at home with JV away, 4pm Varsity Baseball vs Ridgeview (Bakersfield) at home, 6pm Padres Band Night at Petco Park - performing the National Anthem

Wednesday, April 16 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 9th Grade 10 Year Plan Presentation with counselors, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs Mar Vista at Home, 6:30pm District Drumline & Color Guard Showcase at Eastlake High

Thursday, April 17 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 9th Grade 10 Year Plan Presentation with counselors, 3:15pm Boys Golf vs Helix at Cottonwood Golf Course, 3:30pm Beach Volleyball vs San Ysidro at Crown Cove, 3:30pm Varsity Softball vs Southwest at home with JV away, 4:30pm Academic Leage Playoffs at Otay Ranch, 6:30pm District Mariachi Spring Concert at Sweetwater High

Friday, April 18 - Early Release

Saturday, April 19 - 8am Saturday School, 8am Adalante Mujer at UCSD, 8:30am Novice Softball vs Castle Park at home

Monday, April 21 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Barbie vs Ken (pink vs beach gear)

Tuesday, April 22 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Disney vs Nickelodeon, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs Sweetwater at home, 3:30pm Beach vs Bonita Vista at Crown Cove, 3:30pm Varsity Softball at Castle Park with JV at home, 5:30pm Documentary Screening/Parent Workshop "What I Wish My Parents Know"

Wednesday, April 23 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Football vs Futbol, 3:30pm Varsity Baseball vs Bonita at home with JV away, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs Hilltop Senior Night to follow JV, 4pm Boys Golf vs Mar Vista at Chula Vista Golf Course with Senior Night to follow the end of the game, 4:30pm Mental Health Youth Leadership Summit at Hilltop

Thursday, April 24 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Superhero vs Villain, 8:45am ELAC Meeting in the library, 3:30pm Beach Volleyball vs Sweetwater at Crown Cove, 3:30pm JV Softball vs San Ysidro at home with varsity away, 6pm Swim & Dive vs Castle Park at Parkway Aquatic Center with Senior Night prior to the meet

Friday, April 25 - Early Release Assembly Schedule, Progress Report Day, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Class Colors - Seniors & Freshmen wear navy, Juniors wear white, and Sophomores wear red, 8:45am Coffee with the Principal in the library, 3:30pm JV Baseball vs Bonita at home with varsity away

Saturday, April 26 - 8am Credit Recovery, 8:30am Novice Softball Game at Southwest, 10am Girls Beach Volleyball Senior Night vs Mar Vista at Crown Cove

College Support Every Week

Monday - Southwestn College Outreach in the Counseling Center

Tuesday - WAHUPA Talent Search

Wednesday - SDSU Talent Search

Thursday - WAHUPA and SDSU Talent Search

Friday - WAHUPA Talent Search

ATTENTION - New Issue, Volume 2

Please take a moment to read La Voz Azteca. This is our school's Spanish Language Newsletter. Ms. Browett and the students have worked hard to complete the first issue of the year.

Link to La Voz Azteca -

https://indd.adobe.com/view/fd329e17-eb06-4623-9ab6-8cd3d25100a5

5Star

Below is a list of how to earn 5Star Points this week. For spirit points, see an administrator, campus assistants, Ms. Betanco, Ms. Cat, Ms. Kosa, Ms. Link, or Mr. Titmas to scan for points. Also, click on the rewards button so see how you can spend your 5Star Points.

1) Monday - 5 points - WAAG Survey sent via Jupiter

2) Tuesday - 5 points - see Mr. Ortega and review your strengths with him

3) Wednesday - 5 points - College Gear Day

4) Thursday - 5 points, silly school survey sent via Jupiter

5) Friday - 5 points - Aztec Spirit Gear

6) Everyday - 5 points - before and after school Magic Center

7) Everyday - 1 point - before and after school After School Program

8) Home Games - 10 points, refer to schedule above for games. Open up your 5Star and check-in through the app.

9) Away Games - 20 points, refer to schedule above for games. Open up your 5Star and check-in through the app.

10) Scroll down to the "From the Library" Section to read about how to earn points by completing a book review (5 to 15 points), monthly library quest (25 , and monthly strength quest.

Monty's Market

Monty's Market is oepn Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at lunch. It is also open Friday after school for one hour. Students may also earn community service by volunteering at Monty's Market. Complete this Google Form to sign up (must be signed in to your student account to gain access to the Google Form). You will wait for a text from Ms. Ruiz for confirmation when you work.

Spirit Points

After the first spirit week of 2025, the Seniors showed the most spirit. Great job Seniors for dressing up all week.

Seniors - 125 points

Juniors - 100 points

Sophomores - 75 points

Freshmen - 50 points

Staff - 25 points

Pictures

School Pictures are done for the year. You can still order pictures by printing the Picture Day Order Form and brining it to the ASB.

Non-Privilege List

At MOH, we implement a non-privilege list. The list is created and updated regularly based on the following:

• Discipline: Any students suspended from school will be added to the list and may roll over to the next grading period for excessive referrals to the Assistant Principal.
• Attendance: 3 full day unexcused absences/18 single period unexcused absences or 12 unexcused tardies.

Click on the link to access the list:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v46TN4iNSEfQIYnATVHMFMJ9AYOQVyo8a8jx7j9Vaio/edit?usp=sharing

Students on the list are not able to attend or buy tickets to extra curricular activities outside of the school days such as dances or athletic events.

How to Clear Your Name from the List:
For Attendance: Attend Saturday School!
Discipline: Maintain behavior reflecting our Aztec values. Students will be re-evaluated at the end of each grading period. Referrals to the Assistant Principal will impact removal from the non-privilege list. We strongly encourage you to attend Saturday School!

Contact Information for Assistant Principals

Eddie Ortega

• Manuel.Ortega@sweetwaterschools.org

Mabelle Glithero

• Mabelle.Glithero@sweetwaterschools.org

Teresa Walkup

• Teresa.Walkup@sweetwaterschools.org

Valerie Ruiz: ASB & Athletics

• Valerie.Ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org

Resources

Semester 1 Expectation Presentation

This section is dedicated to the Class of 2025. This will help you during your senior year.

Graduation Date and Time

Aztecs will graduate on June 4th at 3:30 at Al Prazak Stadium at Montgomery High School. Each student will be allowed six guest. Please plan accordingly. More info to follow.

Grad Bash Tickets

We have aquired TEN MORE Grad Bash Tickets. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Ruiz in the ASB ASAP. The deadline will be Wednesday, April 16.

Prom

The dance will be held at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on May 3, 2025 from 6pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are $75 through April 30. Then, tickets will be $95 at the door. All seniors must be off the non-privilege list and stay off the list to attend Prom. The ASB only accepts cash before school, nutrtion break, and lunch.

Link to Permission Slip

Prom Nominations

Prom Nominations are open through 4pm on April 17. To nominate yourself or a friend, log on to your district Google Account and open this Google Form. Remember that you must meet all the requirements listed at the top of the Google Form. The voting for court will take place on Friday, April 18 from 8am to 12:47pm via 5Star. Good luck!

Library Message

Seniors! You are responsible for paying off fines for library, textbooks, and technology before you graduate. Do NOT wait until the end of May to make sure you are cleared from the library. Some of you owe things from middle school. You can return items to the MOH library even if it belongs to MOM or another school in our district. We can clear it off your record and return the items to the school it belongs to. If you owe money due to lost or damaged items, we can set up a payment plan for you so you can make monthly payments between now and May instead of trying to pay it all at once at the end of the year. Our library tech, Mr. Hernandez, sends out monthly notices on Jupiter if you owe something. Don't ignore those messages. Come see Ms. Siglin or Mr. Hernandez in the library if you have any questions or if you want to check and see if you owe anything. They are here to help you!

Non-Privilege List

ASB is selling Prom tickets. Make sure you stay off the non-privilege list. If you need extra support, please see Ms. Ruiz. Be reminded that the non-privilege list rolls over into the second semester. Take time to clear your tardies and absences.

Scholarship Bulletin

Click this link to read the Scholarship Bulletin. There is a section just for seniors so you can earn money for college.

Yearbook

Before the yearbook sells out, please make sure to purchase one in the ASB for $75.

Important Dates

May 1 - 10 hours of community service due to social science teachers

May 3 - 6:30pm Prom at Westin Downtown San Diego, tickets $95 at the door, cash only and don't forget your signed permission slip (updated start time)

May 10 - Last Saturday School

May 14 - May 30 - textbook return. Seniors will return textbooks as they finish using them in class. They will return textbooks with their class. All textbooks must be returned to the library by May 30 at 12pm.

May 16 - cap & gown distribution at lunch in the cafeteria area

May 21 - 6pm, Senior Awards Night

May 23 - Senior Assembly & 6pm Senior Sunset

May 27 - 28 - Senior Finals

May 28 - laptop return from 8:30am to 5pm

May 29 - laptop return all school day. If you are going to Grad Bash, must return textbooks and laptop before boarding the bus.

May 30 - Seniors last day of school. Seniors grades are due by 9am. Laptop return all school day. This is also Senior Clearance day where the counselors, library, and ASB will clear students virtually.

May 29 - Grad Bash at Universal Studios, report time 10am in the original gym (new report time)

June 2 - 9am to 10:30am - Graduation Rehearsal in the stadium

June 4 - 3:30pm, Graduation in the Stadium (six guest limit)

June 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm, diploma pickup at the lower fields

Resources

1) Senior Class Presentation from January 2025

2) Aztec Expectations from August 2, 2024

3) Senior Contract - received August 2 and due September 20

4) Review Mrs. Ruiz's presentation from May 2024

5) Prom Permission Slip

Click the link to order your leis & flowers for graduation. Monies will go to support the Junior Class.

Link

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/montgomery-hs-sd/

AD Update 04/14

We are having a solid season with all of our Spring sports teams. Boys Tennis will be wrapping up league play this week and will be onto conference finals. Boys Golf is holding strong looking to win their final matches in order to secure a league title.

Beach Volleyball is off to a strong start in league play sitting at 4-1. Our Boys Volleyball lost a tough one last week, but are looking to bounce back in their 2 games this week as they look to get back in league contention.

Softball will begin league play this week with Baseball following next week.

Overall, there is a lot of season left to play for all of our teams. These are exciting times! We hope to see more and more students out supporting as we continue to battle for league titles.

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our @cfaoceanviewhills Aztec Athletes of the Week! These Aztecs are a shining example of our Aztec Core Values of Respect, Responsibility & Resilience.

Alexa Torres- Softball @aztecs_softball

Alexa has been on fire on the mound as of late. She pitched a complete game vs. Orange Glen leading to 16-4 victory and came into close the game vs. CVLCC in a 10-8 victory. Her Coach says she has been an absolutely great teammate this season doing anything needed for the team to win.

Wenseslao Contreras- Boys Tennis @mohaztectennis

Wenseslao was pivotal in a recent victory for our Aztecs Boys Tennis team in a match up vs. Sweetwater. With the game coming down to the final match, Wenseslao was in a tie-break situation. He showed great resilience in battling through winning the match 7-5! His Coach said that he has showed great improvement throughout this season. Wenseslao is a first year player continuously shows improvement on the court.

Amazing job. You two make us all proud to be Aztecs!

Resource - How to Get Cleared for Sports

Your student will need a physical dated after 12/1/2023 and proof of insurance. Both of these will need to be uploaded to complete the registration process.

A copy of the physical form has been attached to this message along with directions on how to complete the Home Campus registration process. Link to district physical form.

Please Click Here to register your Athlete: www.homecampus.com/login

**If you are registering as a manager, you do not need a physical - however you will need to upload a blank document to complete the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Coach Martin.

Hope you had an amazing Spring Break and are feeling recharged—because April is packed with awesome opportunities! Below is the S.T.A.Y. calendar, so be sure to check it out and mark your faves.

🚗 Drivers Ed is revving back up next week! This will be the final session of the school year, so if you're ready to hit the road (or at least learn how), now’s your chance! You’ll need to be at least 15.5 years old or getting close to sign up in the Game Room this week.

🌟 LifeYou is also making its return next week—with a Launch Party this Friday after school! (details in the attachment.) This 6-week course is your go-to for mastering real-world skills—from mental health and stress management to budgeting and building a well-balanced life. Come for the info, stay for the fun!

🎶 Spring Arts Festival is happening April 29 from 4–8 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for a magical evening filled with live music, creative vibes, and festive fun. Bring your friends and family—everyone’s invited!

Let’s make the most of April together. See you out there!

Link to April Calendar

It’s been a great week for the Arts at MOH. We had several guests artists share about their work at our Career Fair (including an inker/artist from Marvel, and the owner of Slow Death Records). Our Jazz Band, Drumline, and Concert Band had great performances at the Southwestern College Outreach Festival last Saturday.

This week there are several events - come on out to support your friends in the Arts:

Tuesday, April 15 – Band – Padres Band Night at Petco Park - performing the National Anthem

Wednesday, April 16 – District Drumline & Color Guard Showcase – at Eastlake High – 6:30pm

Thursday, April 17 –District Mariachi Spring Concert at Sweetwater High – 6:30pm

Sunday, April 20 – Ballet Folklorico – Adalante Mujer at UCSD

Montgomery High is a Title I School. Title I is a federal program that provides extra funding to eligible schools to improve the academic achievement of students. All programs funded with Title I dollars must be used to enhance the school programs of the school. In order for schools to qualify for Title I, 35% or more of the students must be considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The goals of a Title I Program include the following: increase student academic achievement, provide direct instructional support to students, develop professional development for teachers and to promote parent engagement and education. All Title I programs must be included in the school’s Site Plan for Student Achievement. This plan is developed and monitored by the School Site Council and English Language Advisory Committee. Please contact the Parent Center staff if you have any questions related to Title I.

Parent Center Staff

Carolina Betanco- Parent Center Resource Teacher

Email: Carolina.Betanco@sweetwtaerschools.org

Minerva Weinberger- Community Relations Facilitator

Email: Minerva.Weinberger@sweetwaterschools.org

Melissa Sanchez- Student Program Facilitator

Email: Melissa.Sanchez@sweetwaterschools.org

Hello Aztecs Families.

We are looking for parents who are interested in becoming part of our school committees. Please click on the link below to see the 3 different committees we offer at MOH. If interested please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/n6TjXU3gpweAzXw67 .

Hola Familias Aztecas.

Estamos buscando padres que estén interesados ​​en formar parte de nuestros comités escolares. A continuación se encuentran los 3 comités diferentes que ofrecemos en MOH. Si está interesado por favor rellene el siguiente formulario. https://forms.gle/n6TjXU3gpweAzXw67

Take a moment to read the April Library Newsletter. Click the link or picture below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/3x74c-moh-library-newsletter

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator, Robert Hughes at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org.

Declaración de no discriminación: El distrito Sweetwater Union High School District prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (que incluye el acoso sexual), o la intimidación escolar (bullying) en función percibida o real de edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza, u origen étnico, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, de la persona; o por asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de dichas características percibidas o reales. En caso de preguntas o quejas, favor de comunicarse con el Dr. Vernon Moore, Oficial de Cumplimiento de Equidad en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; o con Robert Hughes, Coordinador del Título IX en el 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; y con Sonia Picos, Coordinadora del Artículo 504 en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org

Email: valerie.ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://moh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 3250 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 628 - 3800