January 24, 2018

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Photo 360
	On January 17th, 2018, San Diego Unified School District had 200 CCTE Photography students attend the 2nd annual Photo 360 event at City College. This real world photography experience included multiple photography workshops led by the College photography professors, staff and professional photographers. Students rotated through five professional photo studio workshops throughout the day. Students had the opportunity to photograph various people and objects including professional fashion models from Ugochi Iwuaba clothing line. This unique opportunity was designed to have students experience College for the day in a professional environment in the new state-of-the-art photography studios at City College. The event was fully supported by local photo businesses: Nelson’s Photo, Georges Camera, and various vendors including: Tamron, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus, Mac Group, Delkin Devices, Pro-Foto, and Brotherscope Media. Vendors: Tamron EDU traveled from Minnesota as well as Pro-Foto from Colorado to support this wonderful event. More examples of students' work can be viewed at #photo360sandiego on Instagram. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/01/photo-360.html

Bite of Reality
	Financial literacy is something our students need help with, and frankly something many adults need help with as well. In partnership with Cal Coast Credit Union, the Education to Employment lab (E2E) at Kearny High School hosted a “Bite of Reality” workshop for 10th grade students around this concept. The lab was transformed into a shopping mall with booths representing the essentials, such as food and housing, as well as the fun aspects of life, such as trips to Hawaii and luxury cars. Students were given a persona with a salary, family members, and debt upon entering the experience. Each booth was represented by volunteer “merchants” tasked with trying to upsell students on their choices, just like in real life. “Wouldn’t it be fun to own this brand new car, all shiny and fancy? It is under warranty, not like this used old, dirty car that is going to need a lot of repairs,” student volunteers were overheard saying as others shopped at their booth. The learning was two-fold. 10th grade students that participated in the program learned a bit more about how much things cost and how to budget wisely especially when they went over budget and needed to visit the credit union booth to get some counseling. The volunteers learned communication, empathy, and negotiation. Many volunteers even ended up wanting to go through the program themselves. Everyone had a great experience and E2E is excited to host Cal Coast Credit Union again in the future. If you are interested in booking a Bite of Reality at your school contact Candice Fee, E2E Coordinator, at cfee2@sandi.net. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/01/bite-of-reality.html

San Diego High School Students Partnered With Junior Achievement and PwC to Participate in a "Dreams in Action" Event for Martin Luther King Day
	With support from Junior Achievement, San Diego High School Seniors from Academy of Information and Technology, Business and Finance participated in a field trip to one of Junior Achievement’s industry partners, PwC, for a “Dreams in Action” event for MLK Day. The PwC team modeled their core values of leading with purpose and a value driven workplace culture. The students were inspired by how quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were incorporated to create a conversation and activities about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Students heard from a very dynamic and diverse panel who shared their personal stories of teamwork, perseverance and giving back. The goal of the field trip was to provide students with the opportunity to learn about PwC, enhance their personal brand, and learn about company culture while honoring Dr. King. The workshop provided students with the opportunity to gain skills and also allowed the students to learn more about PwC’s college internship programs (START) for college sophomores. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/01/san-diego-high-school-students.html

The Human Rights Campaign of San Diego
	The Human Rights Campaign of San Diego had a busy January! The organization donated over 400 backpacks filled with hygiene products to the Office of Children and Youth in Transition for students experiencing homeless. The Human Rights Campaign makes yearly donations to organizations and school districts that support families and children in need. We’re excited to be added to their yearly donation list!! https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-human-rights-campaign-of-san-diego_21.html

Careers at My Best
	After learning about their strengths, interests, and values over the last three years though College and Career lessons, students at Kearny, DMD participated in a culminating experience. Students were able to connect their interests to their strength to find the best career for themselves. Using their iStartStrong results students deeply explored careers that matched the interest inventory. Connected to the Occupational Information Network (o’net), students looked at salaries, job descriptions, and education requirements for these positions. However, it didn’t end there. In order to find a career that is going to create happiness, students need to find something that they are not only interested in, but good at as well. Students connected the job responsibilities to their StrengthQuest results and created “Careers at My Best.” Students will be presenting on their past, present, and future in a Senior Defense during the second week of January. Showing their identity and growth over the last four years will conclude with showcasing their ability to apply those skills outside the classroom. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/01/careers-at-my-best.html

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
	Experience Berkeley 2018 Application The Experience Berkeley High School (EBHS) Program is happy to announce they are now accepting applications for their 2018-2019 cohort. Below you will find more details about the program, including the application link and due dates. Application/Website Link: Experience Berkeley 2018 Application Application Due Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 (Students will be notified by Friday May 18th, 2018) Program Requirements 1. Must self-identify as Black, Latino, and/or Native American 2. Must currently be a High School Junior (3rd year of high school) 3. A 3.5 unweighted GPA or higher 4. Attends a California High School 5. UC Berkeley must be one of the applicant's top 3 choices for school Program Background EBHS is a *free* 6-month program that provides Black, Latino, & Native American rising juniors (class of 2019) with mentors, tools, and resources to complete a competitive UC college application and the opportunity to get a close, personal look at UC Berkeley. Program Benefits -EBHS triples the admit rate of students applying to UC Berkeley -Program Participants receive one-on-one and group mentoring from college students and UC Berkeley admissions officers -Exposure to College Student and Campus life -Networking and Personal Development Opportunities Click Here for More Information

	Do STEM this Summer at a UC Campus! The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science [COSMOS] is a four-week residential summer program open to current 8th-12th motivated high school students with demonstrated interest and achievement in math and science. Located on four University of California campuses (Davis, Irvine, San Diego and Santa Cruz), each campus offers different cluster topics and residential experiences. High achieving students from California, as well as out-of-state and international students are invited to apply to this unique summer opportunity. This intensive experience is designed for and intended to encourage the brightest, most promising young minds to continue their interest in the STEM fields. COSMOS provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to work side-by-side with outstanding university faculty and researchers, covering topics extending beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS at UCSD places a strong emphasis on technology and engineering, in addition to mathematics and science, and is administered through the Jacobs School of Engineering. Students who complete the COSMOS program can indicate their participation on the UC application. The student application window is now OPEN (January 4 – February 2). Please encourage your students to apply. Apply online - https://cosmos-ucop.ucdavis.edu/app/main. To learn more about COSMOS at UCSD (as well as the other three participating campuses) visit - http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/index.shtml. DEADLINE: February 2

	Bank of America's Student Leaders Program Every year, Bank of America's Student Leaders program helps connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The Student Leaders Summit focuses on skill building and creating a more civically engaged society. If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, click here to learn more about our eligibility criteria. The 2018 Student Leaders application period will be open from October 30, 2017 - February 2, 2018. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR 2018 Click here for more information

	Better Business Bureau Student Ambassador Program The purpose of the Student Ambassador program is to bring information on scams and frauds to the entry-level consumer. With high disposable incomes, young consumers are easy targets for scam artists. The Student Ambassador program is designed to train students to deliver this information to peer groups on campus. Student Ambassadors will receive two hours of training on the educational information that they will be asked to share. They will then have the opportunity to develop and deliver their presentation to a small peer group. The more peers you present to, the higher your chances of winning one of three scholarships (1st place: $2,500, 2nd place: $1,500, or 3rd place: $1,000)! At the completion of the program, all Student Ambassadors will receive a certificate. *Rules* - Each ambassador is responsible for scheduling a minimum of three (3) presentations: one per month from March-May. - You may present to groups of all sizes. However, if you have more than 30 students, let us know so we can help you. Deadline to submit applications: Friday, February 16th Click Here For More Information

For more student opportunities, please visit the Office of Secondary Schools website

UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 1/25/18		Millennial Tech Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Thursday 1/25/18		Southeast Collaborative 8:30 AM-10:00 AM (The O'Farrell Charter School, 6130 Skyline Dr) Southeast Collaborative, made up of representatives from organizations and schools to provide an opportunity for ideas, communication, coordination, advocacy, and networking that support the students and families living and attending schools within the Southeast community.

Tuesday 1/30/18		Standley Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 02/07/18		DePortola USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 02/07/18		Student Equity Ambassadors 5:00-6:30 PM (Ballard Parent Center 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110) San Diego Unified School District is excited to empower, inspire and motivate students to serve as Student Equity Ambassadors as we work together to keep all students connected to their school and community through humble inquiry. Their input and voice is needed to continue the district and community conversation about defining success, identifying obstacles, and developing solutions that will benefit all San Diego Unified School District families.

Thursday 02/08/18		Challenger Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Tuesday 02/13/18		Innovation Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 2/14/18		Council of ASB Presidents Meeting 3:00-3:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249)

Friday 2/16/18		Lincoln Day Holiday No School

Monday 2/19/18		Washington Day Holiday No School

Thursday 02/22/18		Standley USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Thursday 02/22/18		Crawford Community Collaborative 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Crawford High School) Crawford Community Collaborative, made up of representatives from organizations and schools to provide an opportunity for ideas, communication, coordination, advocacy, and networking that support the students and families living and attending schools within the Crawford Cluster community.

Friday 02/23/18		San Diego Military Collaborative 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (2133 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108) Join us every month as we discuss a current trend affecting military families in San Diego and network with representatives from over 100 organizations!


For a complete list of upcoming Secondary Schools events visit our on-line calendar or your school's website.