March 20, 2018
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Student Voice Sounds Off at the Equity Coalition
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On March 7, 2018, Superintendent Cindy Marten met with student representatives at the scheduled Equity Coalition meeting at Hoover High School to speak directly with our young leaders about their hopes and expectations for the recent demonstrations against gun violence. Student leaders from across the district, including the Student Equity Ambassadors, ASBs, Gender-Sexual Identity Alliance Clubs, Black Student Unions and the Cesar Chavez Service Clubs were in attendance to ensure their voices were heard.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/student-voice-sounds-off-at-equity.html |
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Vertically Aligned CCTE Program Alive in Point Loma
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On January 16th the Point Loma Cluster conducted their first annual PL Cluster CCTE career fair. Students from the Point Loma High School Engineering program organized an event at Dana Middle School designed to promote interest in the Engineering, Media Design, and Sports Medicine fields.
- Presenters from Qualcomm, Scripps, Society of Women Engineers, and PLHS (including the Kathy Schulze – PLHS Engineering and Design Teacher) constructed ten separate interest stations;
- Dana students explored a variety of STEM careers/pathways as they rotated through the stations;
- Children were rewarded with PLHS gear in a raffle and walked away from the event with a one page “cheat sheet” of CCTE elective options at Dana, Correia, and PLHS;
- PLHS students from Anthony Palmiotto’s CCTE Media-Design program covered the event and are putting together an informational video to share with students, parents, and community members.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/vertically-aligned-ccte-program-alive.html |
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Brandiose
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Developing an effective marketing campaign is something that marketing professionals struggle with at times. As 10th grade Project Based Learning students at Kearny DMD prepared to reach out the Linda Vista community with technical science facts about the ocean and coral in conjunction with their client, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, they needed some help from the experts. The E2E lab was able to schedule a visit from Jason Klein, owner of Brandiose, a company that brands baseball teams. Jason, a San Diego native who built this business with his best friend from kindergarten, was able to engage students as he walked them through the design process of the campaigns that he has created for teams that he works with. Then, it was the students' turn. They used the whiteboard tables in the E2E lab to answer questions about themselves building a personal profile. From there, students randomly mixed around the room and sat in front of someone else’s profile. Using only the content they had in front them, students were tasked with developing a mascot for this mystery person. The results showed creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students are now equipped to move toward conducting empathy interviews with members of the community as they continue the journey of showing Linda Vista the importance of caring about the ocean.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/brandiose.htm |
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Crawford High Legal Careers Fair
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On February 9th, 2018, the Crawford High School Academy of Law and Justice held its 6th Annual Legal Career Fair. Students learned about careers in The FBI, The San Diego Police Department, The Coast Guard, The Navy J.A.G, The Office of the Public Defender, The U.S Marines, The Probation Department and more. The Crawford Academy of Law Foundation raises money to support the academy. The current effort has been aided by a matching funds grant from the Ron and Guadelupe Cohn Family Foundation. The Cohn's have agreed to match all donations up to $10,000.00.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/crawford-high-legal-careers-fair.html |
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Expansion of AP computer science courses draws more girls and minorities
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From the Washington Post:
Ten years ago, girls were so scarce in high school computer science classes that the number of female students taking Advanced Placement tests in that subject could be counted on one hand in nine states. In five others, there were none.
Latino and African American students were also in short supply, a problem that has bedeviled educators for years and hindered efforts to diversify the high-tech workforce.
Now, an expansion of AP computer science classes is helping to draw more girls and underrepresented minorities into a field of growing importance for schools, universities and the economy.
Testing totals for female, black and Latino students all doubled in 2017, following the national debut of an AP course in computer science principles. It joined a longer-established AP course focused on the programming language Java.
Racial and gender imbalances persist. But education leaders said the data show a significant advance in a quest to banish the stereotype that computer science is mainly for coding geeks who tend to be white or Asian American boys.
“We’re trying to diversify a field that for whatever reason has remained not so for generations,” said David Coleman, president of the College Board, which oversees the AP program. “Really, what this is about is computer science breaking out of its narrow role.”
Coleman acknowledged: “There’s more work to do.”
About 27 percent of roughly 100,000 AP computer science test-takers last spring were girls. Black students accounted for 5 percent of those tested and Latino students for 15 percent, well below their overall shares of school enrollment.
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It’s never too early to plan for college!
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If you haven’t signed up for College Board Access, do it now!
The College Board Create a Road Map page:
- Guides you through school to college
- Advises you on what to do when
- Tracks your progress
There is also a section for parents on helping their kids plan for college every step of the way starting in middle school.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-never-too-early-to-plan-for-college.html |
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FC Barcelona Sends FCB Escola Coaches to Porter Elementary School
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Porter Elementary School students were excited to discuss the most important value of soccer with coaches affiliated with the best program in the world: HEART (Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect, Teamwork). As part of an ongoing partnership between FC Barcelona and the San Diego Unified School District, this was one of the five school visits scheduled for this school year. In addition to free clinics on the soccer field, coaches are visiting school campuses to teach students Barca methodology and values in a classroom setting.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/03/fc-barcelona-sends-fcb-escola-coaches.html |
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| STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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SWAG: Students With Academic Goals SAT Prep Academy
SWAG is an intensive, 3-week SAT Prep Academy located at Bayview Baptist Church, weekdays June 14-29. Students must currently be in Grade 9, 10 or 11 (in Grade 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2018.) The program includes SAT Instruction, Tutoring, Lunch, Team-Building and Field Trips to three local universities. SWAG applications are due March 23; it is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. Families must attend an Orientation in May and students must take a pre-test on June 2.
Information and Application: http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/Events#567
DEADLINE: March 23
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/03/swag-students-with-academic-goals-sat.html |
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SAT Scholars
SAT Scholars is an intensive SAT Prep Academy offered by Cal-SOAP located at USD (University of San Diego) over the course of 7 Saturdays: June 30-August 11. Students must currently be in Grade 9, 10 or 11 (Grade 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2018) and must have taken Integrated Math III or higher by June 2018. Each session is 8:30am-12:30pm.
SAT Scholars applications are due April 13
It is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. Information and Application: http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/Events#569
https://ossstudentopportunities.blogspot.com/2018/03/sat-scholars.html |
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Experience Berkeley High School Program
Experience Berkeley High School Program (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. To apply, click here.
Deadline: April 18, 2018
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National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Scholarship
Scholarships are granted for use by undergraduate students enrolled in 9 units or more and graduate students enrolled in 6 units or more at two- or four-year colleges or universities. Student must be a resident of the Pacific Southwest Chapter Area (San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Palm Springs) at the time of application. Students should intend to pursue a career in telecommunications and related fields. Although we are looking for students who are good scholars, evidence of creative achievement and demonstration of financial need is even more important.
Materials to be submitted with this Application:
A. One of the following, along with a brief description of your submission:
1. A film or video production on which you were the principal writer, director, producer, photographer, editor, principal actor or similar major creative role on DVD-R.
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2. A script you have written for any type of film, video or PSA, along with a brief statement and/or storyboard of the type of show and your aims for the film/video.
B. A short statement of your career goals (300 words or less).
C. Special circumstances (financial or personal) – any challenges or hardships you would like the committee to consider.
D. An official copy of your transcript through the most recent semester or quarter.
E. Letter of recommendation from at least one person who has had the opportunity to oversee your work and aptitude (i.e., teacher, faculty member, internship sponsor, etc).
Download the form at http://nataspsw.org/foundation/scholarships/
Application Deadline: March 31, 2018 |
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City of San Diego LEADERS Academy
Are you interested in applying for a job with the City of San Diego’s Recreation Department?
The LEADERS program teaches academy participants desirable skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment with The City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. Limited Space Available! FREE!!!
Academy Location: Mira Mesa Recreation Center
Academy Dates: July 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th , 23rd , 25th, 27th, 30th
Students that participate will receive:
- Certificate at Completion
- Skill Training for entry-level employment in Park and Recreation (Sports, Crafts, Civics, Customer Service, Interview Training)
Call or email Kathy Castello (619) 525-8284 / KCastello@sandiego.gov
Click here to download flyer.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Wednesday
03/21/18
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Wangenheim Qualcomm Excursion
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Wednesday
03/21/18
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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. |
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Wednesday
3/21/18
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Council of ASB Presidents Meeting
3:00-5:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249) |
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Wednesday
3/21/18
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An Evening With UC San Diego
6:00-8:00 PM (Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave) |
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Friday
03/23/18
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San Diego Military Collaborative
10:00 AM - Noon (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! |
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Monday
03/26/18 - Friday 3/30/18
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Spring Break
No School |
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Saturday
03/31/18
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Notification of Fall 2018 UC Admission Decisions For Freshmen Applicants Is Complete |
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Thursday
4/05/18
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Correia USS Midway Excursion
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Friday
4/06/18
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Registration Deadline for 5/5/18 SAT Subject Test
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Thursday
4/12/18
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Student Equity Ambassadors
4:00-6:00 PM (Harold J Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St,)
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. |
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Wednesday
4/25/18
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Farb Qualcomm Excursion
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Wednesday
04/18/18
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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. |
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Saturday
04/21/18
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IMIN Showdown
10:00 AM-6:00 PM (USD) |
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Wednesday
4/17/18
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Roosevelt Qualcomm Excursion
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Wednesday
4/25/18
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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. |
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Wednesday
4/25/18
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Council of ASB Presidents Meeting
3:00 PM (Ed Center Room 2249) |
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Wednesday
4/25/18
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Student Equity Coalition
5:00 PM-6:30 PM (San Diego High School)
The Family and Community Engagement Team invites you to take an active role in the Equity Coalition this school year. We are excited to also announce that we are launching an equity parent leadership program. We hope parent leaders will have a voice in helping us take action and find solutions for equity problems.
RSVP by clicking here |
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| For a complete list of upcoming Secondary Schools events visit our on-line calendar or your school's website. |
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For more information about the Office of Secondary Schools please visit our website at sandi.net/oss |
