SD Met Family Updates

Congratulations to all our Met Panther students and families on an amazing school year, and have a wonderful summer! We will see you back at school on Wednesday, August 2!

Gardens for Good is sponsoring a grant program that gives community gardens a chance to receive up to $7,500 in grant money to develop gardens that create a positive social impact on communities. Follow this link to cast a vote for "Patch & Pond," the Met’s very own community garden! To learn more about how far we’ve come in developing our garden, see this page on our website. HURRY! VOTING ENDS JUNE 25!

For any students who plan to take summer school, please note that the first day of class is Tuesday, June 20. Any student who has not already registered for summer school may still do so by going to their preferred high school on June 20 to register directly. Please click on this link for more information about summer school.

The Met is currently on summer hours with limited staffing available in our office. Enrollment Packets for both returning students and new students may be dropped off through our mail slot in K203. If you wish to schedule a meeting to discuss enrollment or other matters, please email Principal Fung at rfung@sandi.net.

Students who are planning to take Mesa College classes this summer should look on your MySDCCD student portal and confirm the classes you are enrolled in for summer. You can click on the Course Number and get to class details. There you can see what books or materials are assigned to the class. Go over to the Mesa Bookstore and see a customer service attendant (near the bookshelves). You should have your class information handy so they can identify the books/materials you need. Then take your books/materials to the cashier and tell them you are a San Diego Met student and give them your ID #. All books and materials are paid for by the Met. Please do this as soon as possible! Please contact Mr. Moravec at jmoravec@sandi.net with any questions.

There is one more window to register for a Mesa College class, for any students who missed the first opportunity to register or for those who want to add an additional class:

• Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 (We will be back from summer break by this time)
  

Please use the class schedule for FALL 2023 on the Mesa website. You will use the same format for the course request email as usual: your 1st choice and two alternates. Make sure you put the Course Name, Course Number, the format of the class (e.g. Online or In-Person), and days/times of the class.

As soon as you hear back from Laura Mathis confirming your class you can complete the JIRA. If Laura does not respond to your course request email in a couple of days, you should resend it. Please see Mr. Moravec if you need help with the process.

The Promise Program is a program of the San Diego Community College District that provides qualified students with a free community college education! Students who are planning to continue on at a community college after high school are highly encouraged to apply. In order to be eligible, students must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act form. Students who have taken Mesa classes will not have to apply again. Students who haven’t taken Mesa classes will have to apply to Mesa. Here is a link to the Promise application and another link with more information. Please see Mr. Moravec if you have questions about the application process.

Priority Deadline is TODAY, June 16, 2023! By that time, you must have:

• Applied to Mesa, City, or Miramar

• Applied to the Promise Program

• Completed the FAFSA or CA Dream Act form

• Completed the Online New Student Orientation

• Set up an appointment with a college counselor and completed an education plan

Promise Program info:

• Up to two years of free tuition and health fees

• Book grants for eligible students

• Access to Peer Mentors/Success Coaches

• Individualized counseling guidance support to complete your educational goals

• Must be a first-time college student, or

• Returning SDCCD students who have not enrolled in courses for three or more semesters (not including summer).

• Must be a California Resident or AB 540 eligible. Must complete a 2023-2024 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act).

• Must be prepared to enroll in a minimum of 12 units each semester (does not apply to students with disability (DSPS/Disability Support Programs and Services accommodation on file).

• Students who completed college courses while in High School are eligible.

This is a great time for interested parents to join our SD Met Foundation board! We are recruiting for parents and family members who would like to participate in activities related to fundraising for our school, developing our parent community, and supporting various ways to improve the learning environment for every student. If you are interested in learning more about our Foundation or would like details about joining the board for the 2023-2024 school year, please reach out to our Foundation President, Justin Schiffer (jschiffer@sandi.net) or Principal Robert Fung (rfung@sandi.net). Even if you are not able to join our board, you can always support our school by making a donation to the Foundation at this link. Our Foundation raises money to support our students, with all proceeds going directly to supporting supplies and resources for teaching and learning. Please share this link with your friends and network! Thank you!

We still have a few spots available for the 2023-2024 school year! Interested families may email rfung@sandi.net to request a visit to the Met and to meet with Principal Fung about enrollment. Thank you for helping us spread the word to other families who may be looking for the personalized educational design that the Met provides.

San Diego Unified School District has approved mental health services to continue through the summer months through our partners at Wellness Together. Mental Health Specialists (MHSs) are scheduled throughout the summer session and are available to connect with students and families virtually during summer school hours. Families who are interested in services for their students should contact Principal Fung at rfung@sandi.net.

Innovation Family Community Theatre (IFCT), led by a San Diego Met parent, is happy to announce its partnership with the Met in developing its new performing arts program. We envision SD Met students being able to audition and perform in a theater production produced by IFCT during the 2023-2024 school year. All members of the Met community are invited to learn more about IFCT and its programs at their grand opening Summer Cabaret and Auction on Saturday, June 24, from 12:00pm to 5:30pm. Come for food, refreshments, and fun! For more details, check out their website at www.theifct.info.

All parents are highly encouraged to get access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal (sign in here), where you can look up your student’s grades, attendance, and other information. Please contact Ms. Suzana Valis at svalis@sandi.net if you need an Access ID and Password, or if you have any other questions.

Attendance and Absences

To call in an excused absence, late arrival, or early departure

Suzana Valis - svalis@sandi.net

Records and Transcripts

To request student records or transcripts

Suzana Valis - svalis@sandi.net

Counselor

For questions about counseling services, college admissions, and Mesa College

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Internship Coordinator

For questions about our internship program

Gini Mann-Deibert - gmann-deibert@sandi.net

PowerSchool Access

For questions about PowerSchool access for students and parents

Suzana Valis - svalis@sandi.net

Nursing and Wellness

For health concerns and reporting medications

Angela Sloskey, School Nurse - asloskey@sandi.net

Enrollment and General Information

For enrollment information

Sylvia Hoffman - shoffman1@sandi.net

Principal

Robert Fung - rfung@sandi.net

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Academic Calendar

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School Site Council Landing Page (Agendas and Minutes)

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

School-Parent Compact

SDUSD LEA-level Parent and Family Engagement Policy - English, Spanish

Title I Parent Information Meeting

How to obtain a Work Permit

District Facts for Parents

School Accountability Report Card (SARC) - 2020-2021

Email: rfung@sandi.net
Website: https://sdmet.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive, Room K-203, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 619-388-2299
Twitter: @wearesdmet