CHS Islander News

Sep 2: Labor Day -No School

Sep 5: S2S (Student 2 Student) Club is hosting a New Student Connections lunch in the MPR at lunch (more info below)

Sep 5: Internship opportunities meeting in room 202 at lunch (more info below)

Thank you, STUDENTS, for your positive attitudes during our first full week at CHS! We hope you’re enjoying a long weekend with family, and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Parents and guardians, we want to celebrate the outstanding students of Coronado High School. They are enthusiastic, cooperative, helpful, friendly, communicative, respectful, and well prepared for school. We are looking forward to a great year! Go, Islanders!

Thank you to our wonderful PTO families for the meals and support you've provided over the past few weeks! We appreciate you!!

Back to School Night: Thanks to all who attended last week. We hope you enjoyed the evening. If you were unable to attend, please find the informational presentation at this link: Back to School Night Presentation

Last Thursday, we held our annual CHS Student Information Assembly for all students. We want to share the messages we delivered and encourage you to discuss them with your student: CHS Student Information Assembly Presentation

PTO Meeting: Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 9 am in the MPR for our first PTO meeting of the school year.

Schedule Change Requests: The window for schedule change requests has closed for Term 1. Thank you for your support and patience as our counselors navigated required requests. We appreciate your understanding that requests for specific teachers and periods are not permitted and changes are very limited based on class size and schedule compatibility.

New Student Welcome Lunch - The S2S (Student 2 Student) club will be hosting a free pizza lunch on Thursday September 5th in room 202 for all new students to get connected to students on campus and learn about opportunities to get involved. Whether you are new to Coronado, a military family, new to CoSA or are just looking to find some friends and connections, this lunch meeting is for you!

Canvas: Staying in the know about your student's classes and grades is an important part of our partnership in educating your child. Please be sure to regularly check Canvas . For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Note: You do not need to create an account from scratch. You will need to use your current email as your username (the email address you use for Synergy/ParentVue) and then reset your password.

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

Absences: To verify an absence, please contact Doris Ricks in the attendance office at 619-522-8907 EX. 2094. Or, complete and submit the CHS Parent Verification of Attendance Form (Google) or complete this PDF form and email to: doris.ricks@coronadousd.net

• CHS encourages students to be responsible for their attendance by being punctual and on time for class. We appreciate your support in this effort to be respectful by being on time!

AP Testing Information: Even though it is early in the school year, please be on the lookout for information regarding AP Testing. We will be sending out announcements and hosting meetings as early as September/October. Students should be registering for their AP classes on the College Board website and checking off if they plan to take the exams in May.

Please be mindful to:

• Register for the correct semester

• Register for the correct exam

They should reach out to their AP teachers for course codes. AP Testing contact: wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net

Lunch Reminder: All Freshmen are REQUIRED to remain on campus during lunch. Freshmen who leave campus will receive detention and parents/guardians will be contacted.

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws while riding their bikes to school. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.

Bike Racks: Student must use the bike racks at the 7th Street school gate. Parking around the school perimeter interferes with traffic, maintenance, and safety. Students are reminded to lock their bicycles and helmets even when bikes are inside the gates.

Fall College Visits!

Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS almost daily during lunch. Additionally, there are potentially 2 virtual college visits per day before and after school! Here you can find the complete list of CHS College Visits 2024, which will be updated weekly. All grade levels welcome!

• September 10th - The University of Miami @ 3:45pm - Virtual Link

• September 11th - UCLA @ 8:00am - Virtual Link

• September 11th - Whittier College @ Lunch in CCC

• September 17th - Miami University (Oxford) @ Lunch in CCC

• September 18th - Michigan State University @ Lunch in CCC

• September 19th - Hillsdale College @ Lunch in CCC

• September 20th - Hampden-Sydney College @ 8:00am - Virtual Link

Fall CHS College Counseling Workshops

CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. The following are the workshops offered:

• September 16th - Common Application

• September 23rd - UC Applications

• September 30th - College Essays

• October 7th - Cal State Applications

• October 21st - Financial Aid Scholarships

• October 28th - Community College

• October 4th - Military and Drop-in

• November 18th - 22nd - Drop-in College Application Workshops

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES : Internships are a great way to learn about potential career fields and gain valuable experience by learning more about future professions and fields of study. Check out the internship opportunities available in the Coronado community HERE.

INTERNSHIP MEETING - Thursday, September 5th at lunch

We will be having an internship informational session on Thursday September 5th at lunch in Room 202. Come learn about internships offered in the Coronado community where you can earn high school credit! A few of our internship partners that have opportunities are the Coronado Historical Association, Emerald Keepers, FOCUS, CMS Robotics, Safe Harbor, and many more! Students are able to have an outside internship or work as well for high school credit. Please contact Lead Counselor, Kristen Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net with any questions.

• SAFE HARBOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Safe Harbor Coronado is seeking motivated CHS students (with preference to juniors and seniors) for the 2024 fall semester. Click HERE for more information. Looking for students passionate about mental health and able to bring creative ideas for community engagement. Go to Safe Harbor website HERE for additional information and to complete the online form. Applications due September 9th.

• FOCUS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - FOCUS is an all volunteer charity organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and teens in need. The FOCUS Internship Program offers high school students the opportunity to get real experience helping the community, researching issues that most affect children in need, speaking at FOCUS events, and helping maintain the website and other technology that supports our initiatives. Focus was established in Coronado over 40 years ago and has been helping San Diego children ever since. Please review the guidelines set forth in the FOCUS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM and apply using this link.

CUSD Suicide Prevention Website

CUSD has a new website as well that you can access HERE with additional information on suicide prevention and awareness.

Take Action! Know the Signs Website

• Know the Signs - Learn the warning signs

• Find the Words - Learn how to speak to someone

• Reach out - You are not alone, access resources

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

CHS Counseling Team

Lindsay Goldman, Counselor (Last Names A-Fe)

lindsay.goldman@coronadousd.net Extension 2091

Kristine Johnston, Counselor (Last Names Fi-O)

kristine.johnston@coronadousd.net Extension 2079

Morgan Cummins, Counselor (Last Names P-Z)

morgan.cummins@coronadousd.net Extension 2092

Afsaneh Safaie, Clinical Counselor

afsaneh.doctorsafaie@coronadousd.net Extension 2080

Misty Kint, Clinical Counselor

misty.kint@coronadousd.net Extension 2081

Kristen Ereno, CUSD Lead Counselor (Dual Enrollment Contact)

kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net Extension 2101

Kathy Redding, Registrar

katherine.redding@coronadousd.net Extension 2090

The HOMECOMING DANCE is scheduled for October 5th and we are in need of chaperones.

If you plan to volunteer, please act now on the NEW CUSD VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS (below) so you can help us ensure a safe and secure event for our students.

• CUSD has implemented a new FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT for ALL VOLUNTEERS and CHAPERONES for all CUSD student activities including:
• Classroom Volunteer
• Field Trip Chaperone
• Dance Chaperone
• Carpool Driver

If you plan to volunteer for any student activity this year, please complete and submit the following requirements to human.resources@coronadousd.net as soon as possible.

1. School Volunteer/Consultant Application (attached)
2. Volunteer /Consultant Code of Conduct
3. Copy of a valid Driver’s License or Picture I
4. Verification of a negative TB test within the past four years
5. Live Scan of fingerprints (FBI and DOJ) completed with results accessible by CUSD. It may take TWO WEEKS to get fingerprint results.

Please note that if you have already completed the application process, you do not need to do it again. The only document that needs to be updated is the TB test when it expires.

The ASB Card

The ASB Card offers students an opportunity to enjoy discounts on activities that Islanders are already participating in! Students with an ASB Card gain free admission to home football and basketball games, receive discounts on dances, shows, along with other perks. The purchase of the ASB Card supports all student activities on campus this year. The card is $50 and can be purchased at the student store right now by clicking this link → Purchase ASB Card

More information about the ASB Card can be found here ---> ASB CARD

Do you want to start a club at CHS?

All of our Islander clubs are based on student interest, so there is something for everyone! All clubs, even those that were active last year, must apply to maintain club status each year. Club applications are due to Mrs. Belong in room 702 by September 13th. More information about clubs at CHS, along with the application, can be found here. → Club Information Letter

Get Connected!

Stay in the loop with Islander Student Activities!

Student Activities Calendar Dates will be added as events are planned and approved throughout the year

ASB Canvas Page

Instagram @coronadoasb

Class of 2025 Instagram: @NadoClassof25

Class of 2026 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders26

Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.islanders27

Class of 2028 Instagram:@CHS.Islanders28

2025 Yearbooks On Sale Now to ALL students

Order your 2025 Beachcomber now for the lowest price of the year - $80 until Oct. 6.

Jostensyearbooks.com Be sure you are ordering the Coronado High School Beachcomber for the Coronado High in California.

BROADCAST -Islander Insider: Team Captains and Club Presidents if you want an announcement made for the broadcast, please send all the details to michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net no later than Monday at 10 am.

Parents and families - tune in to the weekly show LIVE on Wednesdays beginning at 11:07 am. http://coronadotv.me/pages/kchs-live/

Message from CDR Burns and Sr. Chief Hellwig

Coronado High School’s Islander Company in the upcoming weeks will participate in amazing activities throughout the school year! Competitive Field Meet, Orienteering, Academic Team, Water Sport, Color Guard, Drill Team, Leadership Training, Cyber Challenge, Drone Team and Underwater Robotics Team events are many of the activities that will be available to our Cadets! All activities will be open for Cadets from both terms. Our proud NJROTC unit eagerly welcomes all students (new or upper class) and we provide outstanding opportunities for leadership, teamwork, academic growth, college preparation, scholarship application, citizenship and physical fitness! If you have any students who may be interested in joining the Islander Company please refer them to their school counselors!

Please encourage your students to sign up for the CHS Library’s Canvas Classroom Page.

· CHS Library Catalog Access

· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure

· CHS Library Canvas

o If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas

Library Hours and Contact

• CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days

• CHS Library Extension: 2088

• CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net

Students Using CUSD Devices: Mobile Device Protection Plan for Families with CUSD Chromebooks

If your student has a CUSD issued Chromebook, you are encouraged to review and consider purchasing the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan (MDPP) for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual plan is designed to cover accidental damage of CUSD Chromebooks including screen breakage. In addition, the plan will protect against spills, fire, flood, natural disasters, and theft/loss. Mobile hotspots, power cords, cables, and other accessories are not covered. Intentional damage, improper device storage, and misuse are not covered.

The cost of the plan is $30 per device per year. The plan must be purchased annually at the beginning of each school year or at the time of registration to be valid. To maintain coverage, a new plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device. This money will be used to create a dedicated pool of funding to replace or repair covered technology. All money collected through the program will go into a special account that can only be used to replace or repair technology that is covered in the plan. We highly recommend this low-cost protection plan. To purchase a Mobile Device Protection Plan for your student, please use the instructions at the following link: Mobile Device Protection Plan Purchase Instructions.

For more information about this program, please visit the links below:

· 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

If you do not purchase the Mobile Device Protection Plan for your student’s device, please note the following fees which will apply should damage occur:

Athletic Director Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net

SENIORS:

Senior Portrait Appointments

Your ID photo is NOT your Senior Portrait!

NOW available at the Cherished Memories Studio. Call 951.304.4133 to schedule a sitting.

A $30 deposit will be collected and will be applied to package purchase or will be reimbursed upon completion of your yearbook photo. Senior Portraits are due BEFORE the December Holiday Break and they fill up fast.

Coronado High School Yearbook Senior Portrait Clothing Information

This is the LAST yearbook photo of your high school career. It is not an ID photo - it will appear in the SENIOR section of the yearbook. Dress in a manner that shows your individuality, but makes that as professional as it can be. Seniors may select to wear the black drape or tuxedo option provided by the photographer. Students not wearing appropriate attire will be required to wear a black wrap or tuxedo jacket provided by the photographer.

Here are some suggestions:

• Professional style tops:

• Collared button downs

• Sweaters

• Dresses

• Blouses

• Suit jackets / sport coats / vests

• Ties

• NJROTC Dress Uniform

• Black drape or tuxedo provided by photographer

Students MAY NOT wear:

• Logo t-shirts

• Hoodies

• Baseball, cowboy, or other non-religious hats/head coverings

• Plunging necklines

• Sunglasses / dark lenses

2025 Senior Ad Sales

Order your 2025 Coronado High School Senior a recognition / Baby ad now.

Full Page: $325; Half Page $175 and Quarter Page: $110 - while supplies last Jostensyearbooks.com

Senior Counseling Appointments - Beginning September 11th seniors will have their individual counseling meeting with their school counselor to review credits and post-secondary plans. Seniors will receive a call slip for their appointment. Please attend these very important meetings!

Our programs and opportunities are the result of generous community support. We encourage you to connect with us and other families through joining and volunteering with our Coronado High School PTO, the Coronado Schools Foundation, CoSA Foundation, Coronado Safe Harbor, and attending school events and activities. CHS is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, please reach out and ask. We are here to get you connected.

Navy School Liaison Officer: Mindy Hayes mindy.e.hayes.naf@us.navy.mil

619.991.2509

September 10: Senior Counseling Assembly at 10:15 am (students only)

September 11: Senior Appointments Begin with Counselors

September 12: PTO Meeting 9-10 AM

September 13: Lock Down Drill

September 13: Club applications due

September 27 Non student day: All Day Staff Development

September 30: College Workshop at Lunch in Room 202

September 30-October 4: Homecoming Spirit Week

October 4: Homecoming Pep Rally and Foortball Game

October 5: Homecoming Dance

October 8: College Night 6pm (don't miss this!)

October 9: PSAT (Grades 9-11 only) Altered bell schedule

Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders