September 26, 2017
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TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT
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Unlock Your Genius
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| San Diego Unified invites students to participate in the Unlocking the Genius program, where students in grades 6 - 12 can explore their strengths, interest and values in a series of site-based lessons hosted by their counselors and teachers and facilitated through the www.thrively.com platform. This platform will also serve as a digital portfolio archiving students strengths, experiences, and connecting them to local opportunities to develop their interests. Parents will have access to their student's work and see students earning digital badges aligned with their development within the academic, career, and life readiness realms. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
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We’re Better Together- Capacity Builders
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Secondary teachers learning and leading together.
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San Diego Unified teachers stay on the cutting edge of new information and teaching strategies so that they can bring the very best lessons to students. For the past 2 years a group of teachers representing middle and high schools from across the district have come together 4-5 times per year to learn from one another and develop resources to share with other district teachers. These teacher-leaders learn and plan together for courses in the core subject areas of math, English, and history/social science. |
OFFICE OF RECONNECTION
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Ashford University Donates $10,000 To SDUSD Children and Youth in Transition
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For the fifth year in a row Ashford University donated $10,000 to SDUSD, Children and Youth in Transition (CYT.) All students at Emerson Bandini Elementary were given a fabulous box of grade appropriate school supplies and a brand new backpack. Emerson Bandini was selected by CYT to receive the supplies using the generous donation from Ashford University. Two assemblies were held to present the students with the donations. Dr. Tony Ferrell, Executive Dean for the College of Education at Ashford University spoke to the students as a former alumni of San Diego High School saying, "this is one of my favorite days." He recognized the importance of providing students with materials they need to succeed in elementary school and beyond. Mitzi Merino, Area Superintendent and Council Member David Alvarez handed out supplies to the excited students after they shared their appreciation to Ashford University for choosing the students at Emerson Bandini to receive the school supplies. Ashford University and the Office of Children and Youth in Transition look forward to the continued partnership. |
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Online Learning... Not Just for Credit Recovery!
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Did you know that you can take many of your core and AP courses online?
Every district student has the opportunity to take online courses. |
Online Learning courses can be taken during the regular school day, students do not leave their campus to take online classes. Students are scheduled into the computer lab for one period during the day to work on their distance learning course. The students interact with their teacher virtually to receive feedback and gain knowledge through the online medium.AP Coursework for weighted credit.
- Flexibility in student schedules with core courses.
- Accelerate student progress and facilitate early graduation with core courses.
- Fix gaps in student progress towards graduation.
See your counselor to find out how you can sign up for courses. |
COLLEGE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CCTE)
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CCTE Automotive Program Success!
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Back in fall of 2015, Mira Mesa High School received an $84,000 grant funded by the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. The purpose of the grant was to upgrade the facility with new tools and equipment. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation was so impressed with the Mira Mesa automotive students, and the positive impact of the program, that they sent out a film crew during the second week of school to shoot a short documentary to promote the success of the program. The documentary will go out to the Foundation stakeholders and donors. Since 2009, El Cajon resident and six time NASCAR Champion; Jimmie Johnson has funded 106 educational grants totaling $4.8 million dollars. According to Foundation, the Mira Mesa automotive grant is one of the most successful grants the foundation has ever funded. |
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For more information about the Office of Secondary Schools please visit our website at sandi.net/oss |
