February 27, 2018

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Taft Middle School PBL Leadership Academy
	In late January, four brilliant teachers from Taft Middle School attend the PBL Leadership Academy at High Tech High. The free, 3-day event included keynote speakers Ashanti Branch and Ron Berger. The Taft teachers used the time to develop their understanding of PBL and to consider a problem of practice that they could resolve at their sites. The Taft team will be engaging in an interdisciplinary project in the fall that will engage the staff and start to fill the campus with student work. Thanks Taft for your hard work and bravery! Look forward to seeing the results of your project and effort! https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/taft-middle-school-pbl-leadership.html

California Dream Act Applications Due March 2, 2018
	The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and the California Department of Education (CDE) understand that, in light of the current political climate, there is still confusion regarding the California Dream Act program, which allow certain undocumented and out-of-state students (dreamer students) to receive state financial aid while attending college in California. The California Dream Act is a state law, separate and distinct from the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Despite what is happening at the federal level, state financial aid for dreamer students remains legal in California. A dreamer student does not need to be DACA-certified to be eligible for a public education or state financial aid. With or without DACA status, a dreamer student will continue to have access to most state financial aid. Should you have any questions, please contact the CSAC's Institutional Support Unit by phone at 888-294-0153 or the CDE High School Innovations and Initiatives Office by phone at 916-319-0893. The California Dream Act Application is available on the CSAC California Dream Act web page at http://www.caldreamact.org. Applications are due March 2, 2018. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-california-student-aid-commission.html

La Jolla High School’s Christie Quinn Named Golf Coach of the Year
	The Ladies Professional Golf Association Teaching and Club Pros (PGA T&CP) Coach of the Year Award was established in 1980 and is awarded annually to an PGA T&CP member who is actively engaged in teaching and/or coaching golf at the collegiate or high school level. Christie Quinn is the head coach for men’s and women’s golf at La Jolla High School, and she joins Mary Beth Nienhaus (Appleton West High School, 1987) as the only winners in the award’s 36-year history to coach at the high school level. “I was speechless when [T&CP National President] Deb Vangellow called me to be acknowledged as the Coach of the Year for the T&CP,” Quinn said. “I know so many unbelievably talented coaches in the LPGA so I was in shock that I was chosen! Our school and foundation has had an incredible year making it the most successful in the school’s history for La Jolla men’s & women’s golf. I feel really proud to be a part of that success and receiving this award. Being recognized for doing what I love is a dream come true!” Quinn joined the T&CP in 2006 and worked her way up to Class A status in 2010. A graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Marketing, she designed and copyrighted her brand for Teaching and Coaching called Discover Your Swing!®. This methodology is athlete-centered deriving from their physical, emotional and equipment-based assessments. Quinn has established Discover Your Swing!® golf schools in Livermore, Long Beach and San Diego sharing her passion for the experience of golf with high school, collegiate, Olympic and professional golfers. With Quinn leading the program, the La Jolla High School golf coaching staff won the 2015-2016 Golf Coaches of the Year Award from the California Interscholastic Federation. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/la-jolla-high-schools-christie-quinn.html

Student Defenses of Learning - Hoover & Kearny DMD
	As professionals, we often have to stand in front of our work, explain our thinking, and justify our decision-making around a final product. This authentic format for sharing our work and our learning requires that we effectively synthesize, communicate about, and reflect upon our work. Student defenses of learning serve that same purpose, and this year Kearny DMD and Hoover’s SABE Academy engaged students in the process. Students presented to panels of industry and community members, teachers, and students. Dressed in professional attire, they reflected on their successes and challenges by delivering well practiced presentations and fielded questions from panel members about their interdisciplinary projects. Way to go Hoover and Kearny for finding ways to authentically assess students and to provide real-world experiences for your students. https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/student-defenses-of-learning-hoover.html

NewSchool of Architecture & Design
	Located in downtown San Diego, the NewSchool of Architecture & Design offers degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Media Design, Product Design, Design Studies and Interior Architecture & Design. Students can earn a Bachelors, Masters or even Doctor of Architecture degrees from the NewSchool. Several San Diego Unified students have attended the NewSchool of Architecture and come back to their high schools to share their experiences. The NewSchool welcomes visitors and often hosts monthly open house events for families to learn more about their programs & take a tour of the campus. Please contact your student’s school counselor if you have any questions or visit the NewSchool website at: https://newschoolarch.edu https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/02/newschool-of-architecture-design.html

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
	Washington University in St. Louis Chemistry Tournament Washington University’s 3rd annual chemistry tournament will be on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Late Registration is open through this Friday, March 2nd at wuct.wustl.edu! For inquires regarding need-based financial assistance or other information, please contact us at wuct@su.wustl.edu. The Washington University Chemistry Tournament (WUCT) is an annual chemistry competition held on Washington University’s campus in St. Louis, MO. The competition invites high school students across the nation to participate in a series of individual and team-based chemistry exams, engage with college students and faculty, and earn recognition at an awards ceremony. WUCT emphasizes real-world applications of science and encourages students to work in teams to solve problems. Our last tournament in April 2017 had over 250 high school students and teachers across the nation travel to our campus. For our 2018 competition, we will continue our Individual, Team, Topic and Breaking Bonds rounds. Topic rounds include Chemistry of: the Human Body, Environment, and Cooking. Additionally, we will feature an expanded teacher and coach workshop where we discuss active learning strategies used at a university level. https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/washington-university-in-st-louis.html

	Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In On Community College On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8:30am-1:00pm, Mesa College will be hosting “Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In on Community College”, a FREE event for prospective students, their families, and their friends. The event this year combines two of our very popular events – “Saturday on the Mesa: Jumpstart Your Success” and “Cash In on Community College” – and will be an opportunity for students to learn about Mesa programs and services as well as get information on Financial Aid options and FAFSA completion assistance. The campus will be open and will be hosting a variety of workshops and presentations, a comprehensive resource fair, and lunch while supplies last! There will also be opportunity drawings at lunch for four (4) $250 scholarships! Click Here To Register https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/on-saturday-march-10-2018-830am-100pm.html

	Opportunity Summit 2018: Initiate 43,000. That is the estimated number of young people in San Diego County who are NOT in school or working. These young adults are opportunity youth. Last year, 500+ changemakers met at Opportunity Summit: Flip the Script to understand the story of San Diego County's opportunity youth. Join us for Opportunity Summit 2018: Initiate as we step up our collective efforts to cut the rate and halve the gap by 2020--our region's call to action. The summit will be a diverse gathering of our region's young adults, employers, workforce professionals, service providers, educators, funders, parents, community members, elected leaders and more. Will you join us? Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Town & Country, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 The General Admission cost is $50, but the Office of Secondary Schools has a limited number of free seats available. Contact Stacey Seiders at 619-725-7125 sseiders@sandi.net if interested - but hurry they "sell out" fast! https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/02/opportunity-summit-2018-initiate.html

	Girls Take Flight! Girls Take Flight is an innovative new program launching in February 2018 to provide 10th and 11th grade girls extensive hands-on experience building and flying drones as well as exploring their many uses. Eligibility: Female Currently (2017/2018 School Year) in 10th or 11th Grade Attends Crawford High School, Gompers Preparatory Academy, Hoover High School, Lincoln High School, Morse High School, or O'Farrell Charter School An information session will be held to introduce students to opportunities to participate in a week-long camp and a 32-week internship. Participation in a week-long camp includes learning how to construct, repair, and fly drones. Camp also includes a field trip to a local drone company where students see drones being used in real-world applications. The 32-week internship will explore the use of drones in addition to building on knowledge of constructing, repairing, and flying a drone. Students will also conduct field research and become FAA certified drone pilots. Click here to RSVP for the Informational Session

	Mission Hills 5 K Run/Walk

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

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 2/28/18		City Heights Roundtable 8:30-10:00 AM (Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Blvd) City Heights Roundtable, 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 City Heights community.

Wednesday 02/28/18		Dana Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Thursday 03/01/18		Notification of Fall 2018 UC Admission Decisions Begins

Friday 03/02/18		UC Deadline For Applicants For All Terms To Submit FAFSA and CAL Grant Verification Form http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines/index.html

Tuesday 03/06/18		Grant USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/07/18		Student Equity Coalition 5:00-6:30 PM (Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd)

Thursday 03/08/18 - Saturday 3/10/18		First Robotics Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) Click Here For More Information

Thursday 03/08/18		Bethune Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Saturday 03/10/18		Jumpstart Your Success: Cash In On Community Collge 8:30AM - 1:00PM (San Diego Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111) This event will be an opportunity for students to learn about Mesa College programs and services as well as get information on Financial Aid options and FAFSA completion assistance. The campus will be open and will be hosting a variety of workshops and presentations, a comprehensive resource fair, and lunch while supplies last! There will also be opportunity drawings at lunch for four (4) $250 scholarships!

Tuesday 03/13/18		Golden Hill Qualcomm Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/14/18		Pershing USS Midway Excursion Click Here for More Information

Wednesday 03/14/18		Connect to School Resource Fair 3:30 - 4:30 PM - (Morse High School -6905 Skyline Dr) Connect to School Resource Fair. Open to the public! Come learn about the different programs and schools available to complete your high school diploma. Community partner information is also available through the Wellness Center. Come learn about all services available to help you and connect you to school or training. Bus passes available to come to this event.

Thursday 03/15/18 - Saturday 03/17/18		Rotary Camp Enterprise (Camp Cedar Glen) Click Here for More Information

Saturday 03/17/18		ROTC Cadet Ball 8:00PM - Midnight (Town and Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle)


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