June 5, 2018
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Graduation and Promotion Schedules for 2018
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Graduation season is upon us! Please join us in congratulating all of our graduating students, as well as our elementary and middle school students who are promoting to the next phase of their education.
Below you will find full lists with the time, date, and location of each school's ceremony. For more information, please contact the school's main office directly.
2018 High School Graduation Ceremony Schedule
2018 Middle/K-8 School Promotion Ceremony Schedule
2018 Elementary School Promotion Ceremony Schedule
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Top graduates honored at ‘Salute to Excellence’
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More than 80 high school seniors graduating in the top of their class were honored at the annual “Salute to Excellence” celebration at Sea World.
Honorees were joined by their families, as well as principals, administrators and Board trustees to celebrate and reflect on their accomplishments. Each student was introduced by their principal, and received a medal and certificate.
Click here for photos of the events.
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Thelonious Monk Institute Performing in San Diego
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The San Diego Unified School District was one of only three nationwide selected this year to be provided free public school “peer-to-peer” concerts and workshops by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. With lead funding from United Airlines and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute will bring this unique education program into San Diego public schools May 21-25. Combining performance with educational information, these “informances” will be presented by six of the country’s most gifted high school music students along with internationally acclaimed jazz guitar recording artist Bobby Broom, Kansas City jazz and blues vocalist and former winner of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Vocals Competition Lisa Henry, and renowned jazz educator Dr. JB Dyas. Each school visit will include an assembly program featuring musical performances for all students, followed by jazz workshops for each school’s jazz band and choir with the visiting student performers playing alongside and sharing ideas with their San Diego counterparts.
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San Diego Unified Students Find Inspiration, Resources at First African-American Achievement Summit
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UCLA-bound Brittany Jasper will graduate from Morse High School this year feeling a bit less nervous and a little more confident about her future.
Brittany was among 650 graduating seniors from San Diego Unified high schools to participate in the first African American Achievement Summit, an event at San Diego City College aimed at promoting success after high school and demystifying the college experience.
“There are so many great people here today, it has already opened up many doors for me and I just know people will take a lot of knowledge and networking away from this event that will put them in a great position after high school,” Brittany said.
Organized by the San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Community College District in partnership with UCSD Create and the San Diego Workforce Partnership, the daylong event teamed up students with near-peer mentors and participants from the collegiate and professional communities.
Among the goals of the event is to encourage student connections to community groups that support their post-secondary ambitions, emphasize the power of a strong cultural identity, and reinforce the importance of crafting a personal narrative.
Superintendent Cindy Marten shared the experience with students, encouraging them to learn from their mentors about their success after high school graduation.
“We believe in your hopes and your dreams and we want to stand by you as you seek to accomplish them,” Marten told the students. “What we know for sure is that when you set out on a path to follow your dreams you make this city, you make this state and in fact you make this world a better place… so all we have to do is make sure you have everything you need to succeed today, tomorrow, and well into your future because when you succeed you in fact change the world and that’s why we believe in you and support you.”
Keynote speaker Nate Howard, one of NBC News' 28 black leaders in the nation under 28, encouraged students to "tell their story before someone else tells it for them."
Workshops at the event offered information about resources for navigating workforce preparation and post-secondary planning, stress management and wellness services, financial literacy, and college life through the lens of near-peer mentors.
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SDUSD Student Awarded Scholarship by FC Barcelona for FCB Escola Program
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Hoover High School Student Josue Lopez is the 2017-18 SDUSD/FC Barcelona scholarship recipient for the 2018-19 FCB Escola program. FC Barcelona presented Josue with the scholarship at the 2017-18 FCB Closing Ceremony at Bell Middle School on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Congratulations Josue!
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/06/sdusd-student-awarded-scholarship-by-fc.html |
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SDSCPA Earns “Exemplary Arts School” Recognition
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The Arts Schools Network (ASN) has recently recognized the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts as one of seventeen exemplary arts schools for 2018.
Schools whose applications meet the Arts Schools Network’s criteria for exemplary practice are awarded an Exemplary School designation, which lasts for five years. SDSCPA and the other sixteen designees from across the nation will be recognized at the national ASN Annual Conference in October.
Principal Tim Farson stated in a news release, “This honor recognizes the hard work and commitment of the SDSCPA staff and families that have invested to create sustainable art and academic programs that show exemplary pre-collegiate arts training with depth and breadth.”
The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts is an arts-focused public magnet school for students in grades 6 through 12 who have a strong interest and talent in the arts. All enrolled students choose an arts major: dance, theatre, music, creative writing, or visual and media arts, supported by new UCCI courses that integrate the Arts, Media, and Entertainment CTE pathway into English and social studies.
https://www.sandiegounified.org/vapanews/sdscpa-earns-%E2%80%9Cexemplary-arts-school%E2%80%9D-recognition |
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Bullying Prevention
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When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.”
Check out the federal website hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and read about how you can help prevent or stop bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/05/scripps-ranch-high-school-hosts-miramar.html |
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Mission Bay music director keeps the jazz age jumpin’
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From sdnews.com
Mission Bay High School music director Jean-Paul Balmat is passionate about his music.
That is why he’s been able to cobble together a multi-faceted program, including a mambo and jazz-ensemble band, the Preservationists, literally from scratch.
A saxophone player since fourth grade, Balmat noted he was inspired by now-retired MBHS band director Rey Vinole.
“I told myself, ‘One day, that is what I want to do, I want to come back to Mission Bay and keep this program going.’”
Characterizing himself as “a dorky kid,” Balmat confided to being “in the band room every day at lunch practicing.”
Admitting being “as local as it gets,” Balmat was born and raised in PB, having attended Kate Sessions, Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High schools. “This is my home. I have deep roots in the community,” said Balmat.
A 2002 MBHS grad, Balmat was in the school’s music program back then. These days, he’s returned to oversee and reshape its bands, orchestra and music department.
“Vinole started it in the 1980s and I was in that dixieland jazz band,” he said. “I pretty much reinstated that program, which had ended for two years, when I came back in 2006.”
One of the nation's premier traditional youth jazz bands, the Preservationists continue to be featured at venues throughout San Diego County and California including: Anthology, House of Blues, Dizzy's, Petco Park, SeaWorld, Tango Del Rey, Lux Art Institute, Ocean Beach Music and Art Festival and the Sacramento Jazz Festival.
Gypsy jazz and mambo quartets have since joined the ensemble mix led by Balmat alongside the cornerstone Preservationists.
Read the Complete Story: http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/27574651/article-Mission-Bay-music-director-keeps-the-jazz-age-jumpin--?instance=sdnews |
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FC Barcelona Hosts Final Free Soccer Clinic for the 2017-18 School Year
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On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, the Board of Education approved an agreement with FC Barcelona, via FCB Escola San Diego, to provide free school visits and soccer clinics to San Diego Unified School District students. As a part of this partnership, they have hosted several free clinics for our students. Area 3 had the most recent, and final opportunity this school year to take advantage of this agreement. The free clinic was held for Area 3 students ages 6-16 at Kearny High School on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
https://sdusdoss.blogspot.com/2018/06/fc-barcelona-hosts-final-free-soccer.html |
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| STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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San Diego Promise Program
The San Diego Community College District is pleased to offer the San Diego Promise Program to all first-time students who have graduated from high school within the last year (June 2017-June 2018) & enroll full-time (12 units or more) at City, Mesa, or Miramar College in Fall 2018.
The San Diego Promise Program offers students that qualify up to two years of free tuition; individualized support to help students complete their educational goals; assigned peer mentors/success coaches; individualized counseling & guidance support; and priority consideration for transferring to SDSU.
SDCCD college outreach teams will be hosting San Diego Promise Information Receptions at each high school to inform prospective students and their families about the San Diego Promise program.
Students & families that want to enroll in the SD Promise program need to complete the Promise Interest Form.
https://www.sdccd.edu/promise/getstarted |
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Smith College- Women of Distinction Program
The Women of Distinction program for high school seniors highlights the opportunities that Smith College offers for African American, Asian American, Latina and Native American students. Participants in this three-day program will explore Smith College to determine whether it might be an appropriate college choice for them. Students will live in campus houses, experience the academic and social life at Smith, and attend panels and workshops on student life and the college admission process.
Admission to Women of Distinction is a competitive process based on academic and personal qualities. Please note that only current high school juniors are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously visited Smith. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations for all selected participants.
International students studying in the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad are not eligible to apply to Women of Distinction. However, undocumented students are encouraged to apply.
Application with the additional information noted below must be submitted to the Office of Admission by June 15, 2018.
- High school transcript including junior grades (unofficial copy will be accepted)
- Essay and short answer section
- List of senior year courses
Applicants should have the required items above attached before clicking "submit" on the Women of Distinction application form. This form cannot be edited once it has been submitted. Any additional or updated materials will need to be emailed to admission@smith.edu.
https://www.smith.edu/women-distinction-program
All applicants will be notified by email on or about July 27 and selected participants will be given instructions about arranging travel and other program details. |
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California Conservation Corps Opportunities
The CCC (www.ccc.ca.gov) provides paid opportunities for youth to serve their state protecting and restoring California’s environment, responding to disasters, and becoming stronger citizens, students and individuals through full-time job training. It's a chance for individuals to explore projects with different agencies during their year in the Corps and perhaps find something of interest. Corpsmembers are young men and women 18-25 years of age from all walks of life who sign up for a challenging year of service to California’s natural resources and communities. It is also a chance to earn scholarship money (up to $7,775) to use in academic or vocational schools after the CCC.
The CCC offers a transfer program for students who may benefit from an alternative high school diploma program. They can be automatically enrolled to earn their diploma while getting paid through their CCC work. It consists of direct instruction, small class sizes, and a career pathways program. There are statewide residential locations and local non-residential sites. |
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2018 Summer Mentoring Program
July 9th to August 10th
High School and College Student Aged Youth (age 13 and above)
Connect with a career professional and be exposed to the diverse opportunities in various City of San Diego Departments!
OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO!
https://www.sandiego.gov/volunteer-program
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
(1) Apply for a mentorship opportunity!
(2) Interview: June 7th 2:30-5:30pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library: 5148 Market St., 92114
(3) Complete 30 hours with a mentor
(4) Attend Trainings 1, 2, and 3 (one of each!)
(5) Come to the FINALE CELEBRATION!
Training 1: ART of Inclusive Communication
• July 11th, 12:30-4:30pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Rec. Center, 6401 Skyline Drive, 92114
Training 2: Bite of Reality Financial Literacy Workshop
• June 13th, 9:30 am-12:30pm | Shiley Special Events Suite, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., 92101
• July 19th, 9:30 am-12:30pm | Scripps Ranch Branch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, 92131
Training 3: Bridge to Employment and Panel Discussion with the City of San Diego
• June 21st, 2:30pm-4:30pm | Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St., 92109
• July 26th, 2:30pm-4:30pm | Mira Mesa Branch Library, 8405 New Salem St., 92126
SUMMER MENTORING PROGRAM FINALE CELEBRATION
August 23rd Wednesday, 4-6pm | Shiley Special Events Suite, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, 92101
ALL TRAINING DATES INCLUDE FOOD!
Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/volunteer-program to apply |
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Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce (CSDBCC) Scholarship
The Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce will award scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating high school seniors. Scholarships are paid upon verification of college enrollment.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to all high school seniors graduating by June 2019 who live in a community serviced by the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. Special consideration may be given to those who have a history of involvement with the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.
Requirements: Each applicant will be expected to scan and upload your most recent transcript (with social or student ID# redacted) and letters of recommendation from school and/or community service activity leaders to google drive, dropbox, or onedrive (or similar app and provide URL at end of application process). It is recommended that this step be completed before beginning to apply.
Applications will be considered complete when they include:
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Transcript
4. Progress Report
5. Family Financial Information
6. Letter(s) of Recommendation From School and/or Community Service/Extracurricular Activity Leader(s)
7. List of Community Service/Extracurricular Activities
8. Submission no later than Friday, September 14, 2018
Click here for application. |
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Program Your Future: FREE Certificate Programs for HS students!
UC San Diego Extension has partnered with community members and industry experts to offer certificate programs to high school students. Classes are taught in-person by industry experts on a wide range of topics including web programming, life sciences, mechanical engineering, business management, photo and video editing, biliteracy and soft skills. Students earn digital badges upon completion of each certificate course.
Program your Future is designed for incoming 9th - 12th grade high school students.
Every participating student takes the “Onboarding Lab”. The introductory lab where local industry experts will introduce students to topics ranging from web programming, iOS (Swift) programing, and Android programming. These powerful languages drive the application development of most mobile devices and websites! All students will get hands on experience with the basics of each language and access to modern programming tools such as a source code repository, task management, and team communication applications. This twice a week lab will be held at the following locations:
- Valencia Park / Malcolm X Library - Sundays and Wednesdays, June 24 - August 19, 2018
- University City Center: UCSD Extension - Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 26 - July 26, 2018
- Patrick Henry High School - You must be a PHHS student to enroll at this location.
After completing the “Onboarding Lab” students may choose one of three certificate programs: Front End Web Development, Android Programming, or iOS Programming (Swift).
Apply now!
To learn more visit: https://extension.ucsd.edu/program-your-future. |
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KyXy Radio and Kaiser Permanente Get Fit and Thrive Challenge
Get your students ages 6-14 started on a summer of fitness by challenging them to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Get Fit and Thrive Challenge!
By performing easy activities such as reading, doing a healthy activity, going for a bike ride, or visiting the Kaiser Permanente website for healthy living tips, participants will win one ticket to unlimited rides at Belmont Park. All participants will be entered to win the grand prize of a weekend getaway for a family of four at the Hotel Del Coronado.
To take part in the challenge, students need to download a challenge card, complete five easy activities, and enter the challenge. Challenge cards will also be available at any YMCA in San Diego County.
Click here for more details. |
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For more information about the Office of Secondary Schools please visit our website at sandi.net/oss |
