​Hello Launch students and families,

If you are planning on visiting us in-person this week at our administrative offices located at 1411 27th street, San Diego, CA - Please be aware that there will be a temporary road closure on 27th Street from Iris Avenue up to Grove Avenue beginning on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, through Friday, May 17, 2024 (7:00 am- 3:00 pm). The road will be closed for reconstruction. Information provided by the City of San Diego.

All Launch Academy students scheduled to take an advanced placement (AP) test and students coming to Space Hub Tuesday-Friday of this week will be required to come in through the main entrance of Southwest Middle School at 2710 Iris Ave, San Diego, CA.

We apologize for the inconvenience,

Launch Virtual Academy's Support Team

619-628-2650

We are happy to know that you are continuing your education with us at Launch Virtual Academy. It takes two online processes to complete your registration at our school:

• Online process 1- Complete Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) Online Registration for 2024-25 school year. You can find guidelines HERE.
• Online process 2- Complete Launch Virtual Academy's Learning Agreement for 2024-25 school year.

We would like to encourage you to complete the registration even if you might consider going back to in-person school for next school year.

Dear Launch Academy Student & Parent/Guardians

This is Q4 Week 7! - We are a few weeks to complete the quarter (Q4), the semester, and the school year. There is still time to complete your assigned Q4 classes.

I want to share with you that Ms. Courtney Quinn our Assistant Principal has accepted a position as an elementary school principal at the National School District (NSD) in National City, CA. Her last day at our school was last week Wednesday, May 8th. She continues supporting our school during a transition period. While we are sad to see her leave, we are excited for her to embark on this new chapter in her career. For the past three years, Ms. Quinn has been an integral part of our school community. She will certainly be missed, but we are confident that she will continue to excel in her new role. Please join me in congratulating Ms. Quinn and wishing her the best of luck by participating in this Bulletin Board.

During this week we continue with Advanced Placement (AP) testing in-person per subject. I want to congratulate all our AP students for their academic efforts. The AP test is part of the process, you got it! We are very proud of you! And You are ready!

Progress Report #2 grades were sent by email last Friday and they are also available to you in Infinite Campus Portal. Your goal is to complete your assigned Q4 classes - we will not have Credit Completion at the end of this quarter. Finish your assigned classes by Q4 Week 9. We have the following systems of support to help you finish on time:

1. Office Hours with your Teachers. Click here to make appointments with your teachers
2. Online Tutoring. Click here for details
3. In-person support services at our administrative office (SpaceHub). Click here for details

If you missed "Lunch with Launch" last week, I suggest to watch the recording of the announcements. There are exciting school activities in the coming days.

We continue with the 2024-25 School Year Registration and Course Selection processes. Regardless of your plans for next school year, complete both processes to secure a spot for you in our school/district.

Last but not least, this week we will conduct the election process for next school year's ASB Officers. Information about the candidates and voting link will be shared through CANVAS Launch Connect. Only current 7th through 11th students can vote.

In closing. I would like to highlight one of our school values:

• We promote collaborative learning to inspire creative thinking and accountability.
  

Be curious, be active, and engage in your education,

Dr. Ulloa - Principal

jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org [escríbeme en Español]

Launch Virtual Academy

Please feel free to contact the school by using the Wellbeing Support Request Form, if you need to talk with someone about your emotions.

• Tuesday-Friday - Space HUB (Hybrid)
  
• Online Tutoring - Check the Skyrocket Newsletter for dates and times.
  
• AP Testing
  

Dear Students and Parents,

As Ms. Quinn embarks on a new journey, let's take a moment to express our gratitude and bid farewell. Please use this online bulletin board to share your messages, memories, and well wishes for her. Your contributions will serve as a heartfelt tribute to her time with us.

Instructions:

1. Click on the "+" button to add your message.
2. Feel free to include text, images, videos, or any other content to personalize your farewell.
3. Keep your messages positive, respectful, and appropriate for all audiences.
4. Let's show Ms. Quinn how much she has meant to our school community!

Online Tutoring

• Monday -Friday (1:00pm - 3:00pm) Click HERE for the live link. (No tutoring Monday, May 13th)
• Monday (5:30pm - 9:00pm) Click HERE for the live link.
• Tuesday (5:30pm - 9:00pm) Click HERE for the live link.
  
• Wednesday (3:00pm - 9:00pm) Click HERE for the live link.
• Thursday (3:00pm - 9:00pm) Click HERE for the live link.

Support -including bilingual (Spanish) for English, Math, Science, and History.

• Space HUB support is offered to students every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 12:30pm at our school's administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154.
• Snack and Lunch are provided.
• Students will attend their online classes and receive in-person support from teachers, tutors and support staff.
• Last Day of Space Hub will be Friday, May 31st.

• First Day of School for our fourth quarter (Q4) is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.
• Progress Report # 1 will be available to parents and students on April 19th.
• Progress Report #2 will be available to parents and students on May 10th.
• End of the Quarter Celebration on June 4th
• Quarter 4 Final Grades will be available to parents and students on June 5th.
• Questions about your Q4 class schedule? Contact your counselor.

Dear Launch Academy Students and Families,

Summer School is a great opportunity to finish Incomplete classes or remediate classes previously taken at another school where the student received an F, NCP, I or NM grades. This year, summer school will run from June 10th to June 28, 2024. Students can take up to two classes during summer school. Launch Virtual Academy students are welcome to attend in-person (based on their school of residence) or virtually at Launch Academy. Register to attend Summer School with Launch Virtual Academy by completing this form.

If you are interested in attending in-person Summer School at your school of residence, you will need to contact Ms. Neeb at nicole.neeb@sweetwaterschools.org so she can contact that site’s Summer School Principal. Please do so ASAP.

Please Note: Launch Academy Counselors will assign Launch Summer School classes based on student academic needs and course availability. Please do not attempt to sign up for classes on your own.

In addition to credit recovery for core classes, we are offering the following classes for acceleration (to get ahead in your credits):

• Integrated Math 8A (for current 7th graders to accelerate to IM 1 in 8th grade)

• Integrated Math 1A and 1B (for current 8th graders to accelerate to IM 2 in 9th grade)

• PE 1A and 1B (for current 8th graders to earn 9th grade PE credit during the summer)

• PE 2A and 2B (for current 9th graders to earn 10th grade PE credit during the summer)

• CTE Photography 1A and 1B (for all high school students to earn a full year of CTE or VAPA credit during the summer)

• Health (for current 11th grade students)

In order to accelerate in any of the above classes, students must not need to recover any other credits during Summer School. We will also be offering credit recovery for current 7th graders:

• English 7A and 7B

• Integrated Math 7A and 7B

• General Science 1A and 1B

• World Cultures 7A and 7B

Please reach out to your counselor for any questions regarding your credits and/or graduation status.

Ms. Araki - Student last names A - L

Ms. Saiki - Student last names M - Z

Thank you,

Launch Academy Summer School Team

Click HERE for Spanish.

Graduation and Promotion are just around the corner. Click on the letters below for all promotion and graduation information.

• 2024 Graduation Important Dates
• 2024 Promotion Important Dates

Testing will start begin April 16th to May 3rd. Students in grades 7,8 and 11 will test. 12th grade students who have not taken the science exam will have to take the science test.

Click HERE for CAASPP TESTING information in ENGLISH

Click HERE for CAASPP TESTING information in SPANISH

Dear Launch Academy Students and Families,

The 2024-2025 Course Selection form is now closed.

If you are planning on returning to Launch Virtual Academy next year and would like to select your classes, please click on the corresponding link below:

• Class of 2025 Course Selections (current 11th graders)
• Class of 2026 Course Selections (current 10th graders)
• Class of 2027 Course Selections (current 9th graders)
• Class of 2028 Course Selections (current 8th graders)
• Class of 2029 Course Selections (current 7th graders)

Make sure to review the Launch Elective Course Descriptions so you can make an informed decision about your elective choices.

Once you have completed your Course Selection form, please email it to your counselor:

Ms. Araki (A-L)

Ms. Saiki (M-Z)

Thank you,

Launch Academy Counseling Department

Creating your CANVAS Parent Account

Step 1. Get your student you generate a Pairing Code for you. Guidelines HERE.

Step 2. Using a computer's internet browser go to https://suhsdk12.instructure.com/login/canvas

Step 3. Select "Parent of a CANVAS User" and enter your information including your self-selected password and your student Paring Code.

*At this point you already will have access to your student CANVAS classes as "Observer"

Now, let's get the CANVAS Parent Phone App to work

Step 1. Download CANVAS Parent phone App on your phone.

Step 2. Select the bottom option "QR Login". And select that you already have a CANVAS accont.

Step 3. Now, after successfully logging into CANVAS on a computer, go to “Account” > “QR for Mobile Login” and Scan the QR CODE from your phone CANVAS Parent App.

Guidelines with Screenshots HERE.

To facilitate the scheduling of an online meeting with you, Launch Academy teachers and counselors use of Calendly.

• Teachers email contact and Calendly links HERE.
• Counseling team email contact and Calendly links HERE.

Let's meet to work together!

Senior Graduation- CONFIRMED! Launch Virtual Academy graduation date has been set to take place on June 3rd at 6pm at Montgomery High School (3250 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154).

8th Grade Promotion - CONFIRMED! Launch Virtual Academy graduation date has been set to take place on June 3rd at 3pm at Montgomery High School (3250 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154).

Attention Seniors c/o 2024. Please contact MG Portraits and schedule an appointment for your senior and Cap and Gown portraits. Click on the link to schedule an appointment: https://www.mgportraits.com/

Click on the flyer for more information.

Click HERE for tech support

CALFRESH CAN HELP! Click HERE for more information

Please click on the link to begin buying your cap & gown and tassel. https://sdgrad.com/School/LaunchVirtualAcademy/1684676-list

Tentatively Launch Virtual Academy graduation date has been set to take place on June 3 at 6pm at Montgomery High School (3250 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154).

Deadline to order Cap and Gown: March15th.

You'll receive your cap and gown package between the months of April and May. Please do not decorate or write anything on your cap and gown. We do not allow decorated cap and gowns at the graduation.

How to get a Work Permit All SUHSD students must:

1. Have a 2.0 or higher GPA.
2. Attend school regularly.
3. Interviewing or in the
process of being hired.

If you qualify, please follow the steps below.

1. Complete the Work Permit application (SUHSD Form No. B1-1). All highlighted
sections must be completed by the appropriate persons.

2. Return the application to Monica Castro at
monica.castro@sweetwaterschools.org.

Your Work Permit will be issued within 1-2 business days if you meet the all the requirements. After receiving your Work Permit you will be required to take it to your employer.

Work permits will be canceled if a student no longer meets the requirements. Work
Permits must be renewed each year at the start of school, or if employment changes.

We want to thank you for entrusting your education with us. We want to make Launch Academy a place where students can be successful based on choice, flexibility, and personalized learning.

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