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Class of 2027 Important Dates
Helix Charter High School
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Website - www.helixcharter.net/Freshmen
Important Upcoming Dates
Scottie Pride Day - Thursday, August 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gym
We hope all of our Freshmen will join us for this fun and informative orientation! We will cover important information about the first day of school and explain where things are located on campus. Students will get a chance to meet each other and do fun team-building activities. Pizza lunch will be served. This event is for students only - no parents or siblings please. They can be dropped off at the front of school in the large solar parking lot and will meet in the gym.
Chromebook Distribution Day: Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Library (300)
Please refer to the schedule below and come at the time associated with your last name. We will be passing out Chromebooks and taking time to get students set up on the campus wireless network and logged into their Helix Google accounts. Students not able to attend the August 5th event will be able to pick up their Chromebooks after school on August 10th and 11th.
First Day of School - Thursday, Aug 10
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Students can view their schedules online in StudentVue (instructions to follow) If they can't find them, we will be set up at the front of the school handing them out starting at 7:30 a.m.
We have some exciting things planned for the first two days back. These will be “Welcome Back Days” and the schedules will be slightly revised, please see below for details. We will focus on connecting students to staff and peers, building community and culture, reigniting school spirit and making all students feel welcome and safe. Students will attend their regular classes but we will have a shortened bell schedule and the last 2 hours of the day will be packed with fun activities that students can participate in. There will be something for everyone! On Friday, August 11, we'll celebrate our exciting ASPIRE club fall lineup with free games, a rockwall, obstacle courses, face painting and pizza from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ASPIRE club leaders will be available to answer questions & help students register. Ice cream and sno-cones will be available to purchase. Both school days end at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24th - Back to School Night
As our new year gets underway, we invite you to visit the first term classes of your student on Thursday evening, August 24 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to meet your student’s new teachers and to acquaint yourselves with the instructional programs. Come early and join us in the Library at 5pm for the PTSA welcome reception to find out how you can get involved!
Thursday, August 31st - Parent/Guardian Shadow Day
Family First Info Nights
Every Thursday at 6pm, Helix staff or special guests present on different topics applicable to high school parents. These events are held in the Helix Library and are open to the public! See below for our upcoming schedule. Visit helixcharter.net/FamilyFirst for more information and for links to previous recordings.
Tech Info Night - Thursday, August 17 at 6pm
Join us for an Info Night all about the different systems we use at Helix to keep track of grades, assignments, communication etc. Brian Kick, our Chief Information Officer, and Dianne Damschen, our Ed Tech TOSA, will walk you through the different platforms, how to log in and stay connected. This event will be held in person in the Helix library at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration is not required. Your students are welcome to join you, snacks and refreshments provided. You can park in solar parking lot at 4200 Lowell St, walk straight passed the admin building, pool and baseball fields. The library is located in the 300 building, behind the lunch tables. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Mental Health Reminders for Teenagers - Thursday, August 31 at 6pm
We are collaborating with San Diego Youth Services to present to parents, guardians and students about general mental health reminders as well as suicide prevention. This will be presented by licensed social workers from our Wellness Center and Marriage & Family Therapists from SD Youth Services. This event will be held in the Helix library and is open to all parents and students. Dinner will be provided! RSVP is required here for food ordering purposes. Doors open at 5:45pm.
Screenagers Movie Showing - Thursday, September 7 at 6pm
Join us in our Performing Arts Center for a showing of Screenagers: Next Generation, an important movie about teenagers and technology. Registration is not required. Students are welcome to come. Refreshments will be provided and doors open at 5:45. Movie Description: Filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston uses a personal lens and professional eye to help us all flip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. We follow Delaney as she finds herself at a loss on how to help her own teens as they struggle with their emotional wellbeing. Ruston sets out to understand these challenges in our current screen-filled society, and how we as parents and schools empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy, and stress resilience. We witness Delaney as she finds her way from ineffective parenting to much-improved strategies. We also observe approaches in schools that provide strategies relevant beyond the classroom setting. Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought-leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and screen time in general is incorporated in topics brought to our attention in Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help support youth in the face of struggles.
Performing Arts
Choir
WANTED! Singers & performers for the Helix Award-Winning Show Choirs
Auditions were in May, but there is still room in our treble show choir for soprano/alto voices! If you sing in a lower range just let your counselor know to sign you up for our tenor/bass show choir, no audition required! Please email tolvo-chan@helixcharter.net for more information, and get ready for a fun and exciting year in CHOIR! Application is linked here.
Band/Orchestra/Colorguard
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023: Helix Instrumental Paperwork Day 9-11am
All parents and students who plan on participating in one of the many programs and performance groups offered by the Helix Instrumental Music Department must attend to complete your registration in the ensemble(s) of your choice. Paperwork - Orchestra, Band / Guard, Bagpipes.
Monday, July 24th, 2023 to Friday, August 4th, 2023: Band Camp
All marching band students are expected to attend Band Camp. Attendance is mandatory to guarantee participation in the 2023-2024 instrumental music season. (Bagpipes and Orchestra students do not need to attend). Any questions, contact: info@helixinstrumental.org or visit www.helixinstrumental.org.
Monday, July 31st, 2023 to Friday, August 4th, 2023: Orchestra Camp
Attendance is mandatory to guarantee participation in the 2023-2024 instrumental music season. Any questions, contact: info@helixinstrumental.org or visit www.helixinstrumental.org
Saturday, August 5th, 2023: All Music Camp Showcase Concert
For all students who participated in Band Camp or Orchestra Camp.
Athletics
Sports Physicals - July 24
Pre-participation physical exams are required to participate in athletics. Helix athletics is hosting on-campus physicals on Monday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sports Medicine classroom 1160. The cost is $35, cash only. Forms must be completed prior to seeing the doctor. You can find all forms and clearance information here - helixathletics.net.
Fall Sports Important Dates
CLICK HERE for info on start times, dates and locations for Fall Sports, as well as Athletic Clearance information.
Spirit Gear Distribution
If you ordered a Class of 2027 Spirit Gear pack, your student can pick them up from Ms. Carbajal's desk in the Admin building starting on Aug 10.
Academic Advisor for the Class of 2023 at Helix Charter High School