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  • NEW COVID GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS

    January 17, 2022 Dear SDUHSD Community, The omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is causing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases around the nation, state and locally. This week, we are set to begin the week with more than 850 students restricted from campus for quarantine or isolation as compared to 250 at the beginning of last week. Contact tracing in the manner in which we have been doing it is no longer sustainable nor is it sustainable across the county or state. This as well as other findings has led the California Department of Public Health  (CDPH) and the CDC to pivot in regards to regulations and mitigation factors. There are now two options for contact tracing:   1) individual contact tracing, or 2) the new student group contact tracing. We will be moving to the group contact tracing. This means that when students are exposed to a COVID-19 positive person in a school setting, SDUHSD will notify parents in writing of the exposure; however, all students may remain in school unless they are experiencing symptoms or have tested positive. In accordance with these new guidelines, only students who have symptoms or test positive must be isolated at home. Student Group Contact Tracing and Close Contact Protocols On January 14, 2022, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Decision Tree was updated to reflect new contact tracing processes for Districts. While SDUHSD has been utilizing Individual Contact Tracing to date, the new Decision Tree allows us to immediately shift to the Group Contact Tracing Process in order to effectively manage the rising number of cases on our campuses requiring contact tracing. Please be advised of the following: We anticipate that you, on behalf of your child, will be receiving several email notifications each day related to any COVID-19 positive individual that shared indoor airspace for 15 minutes or more with your child (i.e. any classes, clubs, sports, etc). We are required to send this notification every time your child is in a group with a COVID-19 positive individual, which may result in many letters per day to your family.  According to the Decision Tree , your child should test (Antigen or PCR is acceptable as long as asymptomatic; symptoms require PCR), regardless of vaccination status or prior COVID-19 infection, at least one time on days 3-5 from the last date of exposure. You must report only positive test results to the school site.  SDUHSD Students - COVID-19 Positive or Symptoms If your child tests positive for COVID-19 using a home test, please keep your student home, follow the Decision Tree Guidelines , and contact your child’s school. While at home, students should access daily assignments via Google classrooms and/or individual teacher websites.  Finally, we will continue to offer online tutoring before and after school.   If your student has COVID-19 symptoms , no matter how minor, please keep them home and and follow the Decision Tree Guidelines . In addition, please call/notify your school site before they return – even if the test is negative. If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, and you are using  an antigen home test to return them to school, and they test negative between days 5 and 10, you must complete the SDUHSD COVID-19 Home Test form and the SDUHSD Attestation Form ( Spanish ) and submit Attestation form  to your school site when they return to school. PCR and Antigen Tests If you test positive for COVID-19, the recommendation for obtaining a negative COVID-19 test day 5 or after to return to campus is to use Antigen testing, not PCR testing. PCR tests are incredibly sensitive at detecting the COVID-19 virus and therefore it is very unlikely that a PCR test taken shortly after a positive test result will yield a negative test result. A two-pack of antigen at home tests can be purchased on the Phamatech e-commerce website for $25. Additionally, beginning January 15th the federal government is requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of 8 antigen home tests per person, per month; please work with your medical provider/insurance company to access your allotted antigen home tests. Masks Masks remain one of the most important defensive measures against COVID-19. For this reason the state of California will be providing every student and school staff with KN95 masks. The state is in the process of acquiring and sending KN95 masks to schools for all students and school personnel. Masks for staff will arrive first this week and will be distributed to students as enough become available. Please ensure you are wearing a well fitted mask at all times when in doors and following guidelines when outside and around others.   Daily COVID Check-In We have reimplemented the daily COVID Symptoms Check-In for staff. Student check-in will be reimplemented the following week (January 24, 2022). Your Participation Your actions have a real impact on the course of the spring semester. If your student tests positive or has symptoms, follow the guidance for isolation and quarantine . These acts of consideration and kindness are in the true spirit of the SDUHSD community and will help to ensure that we are able to keep our schools open. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact (760) 753-6491.   Together, we move forward! ______________________ Nuevas Pautas de COVID-19 Para las Escuelas 17 de enero de 2022 A TODOS LOS PADRES, ALUMNOS Y PERSONAL DE SDUHSD La variante omicron del virus SARS-CoV-2 está provocando un aumento dramático en los casos de COVID-19 en todo el país, el estado y localmente. Esta semana, estamos listos para comenzar la semana con más de 850 alumnos restringidos del campus por cuarentena o aislamiento en comparación con 250 a principios de la semana pasada. El rastreo de contactos de la manera en que lo hemos estado haciendo ya no es sostenible ni es sostenible en todo el condado o el estado. Este y otros hallazgos han llevado al Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) y al CDC a dar un giro con respecto a las regulaciones y los factores de mitigación. Ahora hay dos opciones para el rastreo de contactos: 1) el rastreo de contactos individuales, o 2) el rastreo de contactos del nuevo grupo de alumnos. Pasaremos al rastreo de contactos de grupos. Esto significa que cuando los alumnos estén expuestos a una persona positiva de COVID-19 en un entorno escolar, SDUHSD notificará a los padres por escrito sobre la exposición; pero todos los alumnos pueden permanecer en la escuela a menos que experimenten síntomas o hayan dado positivo. De acuerdo con estas nuevas pautas, solo los alumnos que tengan síntomas o den positivo en la prueba deben estar aislados en casa. Seguimiento De Contactos De Grupos De Alumnos y Protocolos De Contacto Cercano El 14 de enero de 2022, se actualizó el árbol de decisiones de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Diego (SDCOE) para reflejar los nuevos procesos de rastreo de contactos para los distritos. Si bien SDUHSD ha estado utilizando el seguimiento de contactos individuales hasta la fecha, el nuevo árbol de decisiones nos permite cambiar de inmediato al proceso de seguimiento de contactos grupales para administrar de manera efectiva el número creciente de casos en nuestros campus que requieren el seguimiento de contactos. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Anticipamos que usted, en nombre de su hijo, recibirá varias notificaciones por correo electrónico todos los días relacionadas con cualquier persona positiva de COVID-19 que compartió el espacio aéreo interior durante 15 minutos o más con su hijo (es decir, cualquier clase, club, deporte, etc.). Estamos obligados a enviar esta notificación cada vez que su hijo esté en un grupo con una persona positiva de COVID-19, lo que puede resultar en muchas cartas por día para su familia. De acuerdo con el  árbol de decisiones , su hijo debe realizar la prueba (Antígeno o PCR es aceptable siempre y cuando sea asintomático; si presentas los síntomas requieren la prueba PCR), independientemente del estado de vacunación o infección previa por COVID-19, al menos una vez en los días 3-5 a partir de la última fecha. de exposición Debe informar sólo los resultados positivos de las pruebas a la escuela de su hijo. Alumnos De SDUHSD - Covid-19 Positivo o Síntomas Si su hijo da positivo por COVID-19 usando una prueba casera, mantenga a su hijo en casa, siga las pautas del árbol de decisiones y comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo. Mientras están en casa, los alumnos deben acceder a las tareas diarias a través de las aulas de Google y/o sitios web de maestros individuales. Finalmente, continuaremos ofreciendo tutoría en línea antes y después de la escuela. Si su alumno tiene síntomas de COVID-19 , sin importar cuán leves sean, manténgalo en casa y siga las pautas del árbol de decisiones . Además, llame/notifique a la escuela de su hijo antes de que regresen, incluso si la prueba es negativa. Si su hijo dio positivo por COVID-19, y usted está usando una prueba casera de antígeno para regresarlo a la escuela, y dan negativo entre los días 5 y 10, debe completar el formulario de prueba casera COVID-19 de SDUHSD y la atestación de SDUHSD Formulario ( español ) y envíe el formulario de Atestación a su sitio escolar cuando regresen a la escuela. PCR y Pruebas de Antígenos Si su prueba de COVID-19 es positiva, la recomendación para obtener una prueba de COVID-19 negativa el día 5 o después para regresar al campus es usar la prueba de antígeno, no la prueba de PCR. Las pruebas de PCR son increíblemente sensibles para detectar el virus COVID-19 y, por lo tanto, es muy poco probable que una prueba de PCR realizada poco después de un resultado positivo de la prueba arroje un resultado negativo. Se puede comprar un paquete de dos pruebas de antígeno de casa en el sitio web de comercio electrónico de Phamatech por $25. Además, a partir del 15 de enero, el gobierno federal exige a las compañías de seguros que cubran el costo de 8 pruebas caseras de antígenos por persona, por mes; trabaje con su proveedor médico/compañía de seguros para acceder a las pruebas caseras de antígeno asignadas. Máscaras Las máscaras siguen siendo una de las medidas defensivas más importantes contra el COVID-19. Por esta razón, el estado de California proporcionará a todos los alumnos y al personal escolar máscaras KN95. El estado está en proceso de adquirir y enviar máscaras KN95 a las escuelas para todos los alumnos y el personal escolar. Las máscaras para el personal llegarán primero esta semana y se distribuirán a los alumnos a medida que haya suficientes disponibles. Asegúrese de usar una máscara bien ajustada en todo momento cuando esté en las puertas y siga las pautas cuando esté afuera y cerca de otras personas. Registro diario de COVID Hemos reimplementado el registro diario de síntomas de COVID para el personal. El registro de alumnos se volverá a implementar la semana siguiente (24 de enero de 2022). Su Participación Sus acciones tienen un impacto real en el curso del semestre de primavera. Si su alumno da positivo o tiene síntomas, siga la guía para el aislamiento y la cuarentena . Estos actos de consideración y amabilidad están en el verdadero espíritu de la familia SDUHSD y ayudarán a garantizar que podamos mantener abiertas nuestras escuelas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o duda, comuníquese al (760) 753-6491. ¡Juntos, avanzamos!

    Tuesday, Jan 18 2022

  • SDUHSD Weekly Update - 1/16/22

    The mission of  SDUHSD is to provide a world-class education for all students through quality programs that engage students, inspire achievement and service to others; and prepares them to be lifelong learners and responsible members of society. HAPPY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Each year on the third Monday of January, we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and reflect on the work that still needs to be done to eradicate hate and injustice. Dr. King advocated for nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice to lift racial oppression. He created change with organized sit-ins, marches, and peaceful demonstrations that highlighted issues of inequality. Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964; he was the youngest person ever to receive this high honor. On April 4, 1968, at the age of 39, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, as he stood on the balcony of his hotel. Dr. King traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to lead a march in support of striking sanitation workers. As we work to ensure every member of our community feels included, this quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reverberates.   “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS SYNAGOGUE HOSTAGE SITUATION Four members of a Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas were held hostage yesterday. We are thankful to Law Enforcement that this situation ended without harm to any of the hostages. Our thoughts are with our Jewish community this MLK weekend.   SPOTLIGHTING SCHOOLS As we reflect on the work of Dr. MLK Jr. this weekend, please be introduced to our very own Melinda ”Michi” Synn, a bright and passionate freshman at CCA who is dedicated to raising awareness about hate and racism among students from K-12. Michi reminds us that we all can make a positive difference. To carry out her mission, she founded the nonprofit organization Annihihate . Her goal is to empower youth by providing them with tools and training for identifying hate and discrimination when it occurs and providing a safe space for victims to be able to seek support and peer counseling. Here are a few more facts about Michi: At 10 years old she was the "SUPER BRAIN" winner of NBC's prime time show " Genius Junior " (hosted by Neil Patrick Harris) She is a 3-time Carson Scholar and has met former Secretary Ben Carson Michi was the keynote speaker at the 2019 San Diego Festival for Science and Engineering She has a podcast, Combating Hate in Educational Settings, and this week she had the opportunity to interview our very own Superintendent, Dr. Cheryl James-Ward. Click here to listen to the interview She is the only freshman on the CCA varsity debate team Way to go, Michi!!! THANK YOU Thank you to staff (teachers, classified and admin) for working your magic to keep our schools running seemingly normal with so many staff members out. Thank you to our parents and Board members who came out to support our kiddos as they returned to school at SDA in a show of love. Thank you to parents who left signs of support for our students and staff across the districts; and the beautiful emails of gratitude to the team. Kindness matters. Thank you! COVID UPDATES COVID Updates-January 11, 2022 Getting Covid Tests The Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give for free. A half-billion tests should be available for order on January 19th and mailed directly to households. There will be free tests available for every family. The initial launch will allow families to request  four free tests per residential address . Starting January 19th, you will be able to order tests online at  COVIDTests.gov , and tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering. SDUHSD Covid Home Test Reporting For staff and students returning to school after having  COVID-19, symptoms or exposure, please complete the COVID Home Test Reporting form before returning.    CATAPULT DAILY COVID CHECK-IN Catapult Daily Check-In will be reinstated for staff and students. The Student Check-In Video instructions can be found here . This is the same process we followed last year. The Daily COVID Check-In process will begin for staff this week, and  students will begin their daily check-ins starting on Monday, January 24.   On the SDUHSD start page for staff or the my.sduhsd.net page for students, the Daily COVID Check-In is at the top of the page. Click to check-in, continuing with your Google sign-in and answer the questions. Remember to click next when done answering. For the benefit of our entire community, please remember to stay home if you are sick and inform your school.   MASK, THE SUPER WEAPON AGAINST COVID-19 To protect yourselves, your kids, and our school community from Omicron, one of the best things you can do is to get a better mask. While cloth and surgical masks are better than nothing, they fall short, especially vs. Omicron, as compared to better quality high-filtration masks.  Such high-filtration masks go by the names of N95 (U.S.), KF94 (Korean), KN95 (Chinese), or FFP2 (European), and they are *at least 5-10 times and up to 30+ times more effective* than cloth or surgical masks, filtering out 94-99%+ of particles. They are also widely available, inexpensive (some can be under $1/each), and re-usable for up to 5 days or more.  You can learn more about them in this article by an aerosol engineer who specialized in masks, see a full list of tested masks here , or just find them online. Let's all up our mask game to keep ourselves and our community safe! BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR SDUHSD Parents, we are looking for substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested in subbing for our district, you simply need a bachelor’s degree, a certificate of clearance, a love for all kids, and an innovative spirit. If that’s you,  please get in touch with Cristina Gamino for details, cristina.gamino@sduhsd.net . MENTAL HEALTH SDUHSD hosted it’s fourth Rady Children’s Hospital parent engagement series on Tuesday, January 11. Dr. Katherine Nguyen Williams presented “Bouncing Forward: A Talk on Resilience” ( Recording / Slides ). The event was recorded and is also posted to the SDUHSD Social-Emotional Supports web page. For the most up to date parent workshops, please visit our new website . COLLEGE & CAREER College Preparatory Program for  Sophomores and Juniors Webinar Series The San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees presents a College & Career Success Program Series. This program is a series of webinars for SDUHSD junior, sophomores, and their families to offer guidance on identifying colleges that are great fits, developing compelling college applications, and implementing an application strategy and timeline to earn admission and decrease stress. The series will be presented by Greg Kaplan, a nationally-recognized college admissions expert and the author of "Earning Admission: Real Strategies for Getting into Highly Selected Colleges''. Kaplan is a Torrey Pines High School graduate in addition to being an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and the UC Irvine School of Law, where he received a full-tuition scholarship. Greg and his team have helped thousands earn admission to colleges including Stanford, Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, and more. Junior Class Program Information & Dates Sophomore Class Program Information & Dates STEM SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a $40,000 scholarship program for high school students who plan to study preferred STEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  In addition to the scholarship, students will gain leadership development, mentoring, internship opportunities with program sponsors, and access to student networking events. The ACC is accepting applications for the second year of the program through February 15th, 2022. More Information Application CALENDARS Instructional Calendar Parent Education Workshop Calendar Diversity & Heritage Calendar Together, we move forward!

    Monday, Jan 17 2022

  • San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) Hig...

    The San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD)  High School Selection window for the 2022-2023 school year will open on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 8:00 AM and will close on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM .  Who should submit a high school selection during the window? Students currently attending SDUHSD District schools Grade 8 -  All SDUHSD 8th grade students currently residing in the district must select a high school that they wish to attend in the fall of 2022. Grades 9-11 - SDUHSD students currently attending a district high school who wish to change high schools must also make a selection.  SDUHSD high school students who do not wish to change and will remain at their current high schools for fall 2022 do not need to make any selections during high school selection and will automatically be re-enrolled in their current school.  Students who reside within District boundaries but do not currently attend SDUHSD schools Grades 8-11 students who reside within SDUHSD boundaries but who do not currently attend SDUHSD schools, including private and Rancho Santa Fe schools, must make a selection if they plan to attend a SDUHSD high school in the fall of 2022. Students must currently reside within SDUHSD district boundaries to participate in high school selection. Students are only eligible to attend an Academy school if their primary residence is within the district boundaries and they are actually residing in that residence prior to the close of the selection at 4:00 pm on February 18, 2022.   Parents and students seeking additional information about each high school are invited to attend individual high school information nights. These information nights will be held virtually.  We recommend that you also attend the virtual information night at your designated SDUHSD boundary school, even if you intend to select an Academy school. Please see the school’s website for further information. Important dates: School Information Events      January 18- February 2, 2022        Canyon Crest Academy La Costa Canyon High School San Dieguito High School Academy   Torrey Pines High School Lottery (If Necessary)           Friday, February 25, 2022           It is the intent of the Board of Trustees to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students of the district. In order to maintain an equitable balance in the enrollment at each campus, the Board of Trustees established attendance boundaries for each school in SDUHSD. Boundaries of school attendance areas in the district are as follows: La Costa Canyon High School shall include the boundaries of the Encinitas and Cardiff school districts and the area north of Escondido Creek in Rancho Santa Fe district. San Dieguito High School Academy and Canyon Crest Academy shall be open to all district residents in grades 9-12 on an equal basis through an open enrollment application process approved by the Board of Trustees.  To be eligible to attend SDHSA or CCA, a student must have selected the school during the established high school selection window process. Torrey Pines High School shall include the boundaries of the Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe School Districts, with the exception of the area north of Escondido Creek in the Rancho Santa Fe School District. Based on recent enrollment trends in which San Dieguito High School Academy has seen their enrollment grow beyond capacity, the District will be admitting a smaller freshman class this year and in subsequent years.  If we receive the same number of requests as last year, we anticipate holding a lottery for San Dieguito High School Academy.   Parents and students are encouraged to follow us on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/sduhsd and to check the SDUHSD website at  http://www.sduhsd.net/Parents--Students/High-School-Selection/index.html for regular updates.

    Saturday, Jan 15 2022

  • College Preparatory Program for Sophomores and Junio...

    Good Afternoon, The San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees present a College & Career Success Program Series , a series of webinars for SDUHSD juniors, sophomores and their families to offer guidance on how to identify colleges that are great fits, develop compelling college applications and how to implement an application strategy and timeline to earn admission and decrease stress. The series will be presented by Greg Kaplan , a nationally-recognized college admissions expert and the author of "Earning Admission: Real Strategies for Getting into Highly Selected Colleges". Kaplan is a Torrey Pines High School graduate in addition to being an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and the UC Irvine School of Law, where he received a full-tuition scholarship. Greg and his team have helped thousands earn admission to colleges including Stanford, Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, and more. All sessions will be ​free, virtual and recorded. ​Access on webinar dates can found by clicking here or visiting the District ​homepage. Junior Class Program Information & Dates Sophomore Class Program Information & Dates JUNIOR CLASS PROGRAM DATES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm College Admissions Strategy Introduction : Learn about what admissions officers are looking for in applicants and how to stand out and earn admission to colleges that are great fits. Understand how the admissions process works so you know how to make the most of it. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm Build the Story to Earn Admission : Develop a plan to demonstrate your ability to add value to colleges through your extracurricular activities, classes, and application essays to make the case for admission.   Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm Take the Stress Out of Applying to College with an Application Plan : Timelines, forms, essay requirements, and scholarship opportunities will be covered to help you develop a low-stress application plan. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm End of School Year Check-In : Join a final check in for the year to ensure you have a plan to make the most of Summer and to prepare for the application process. Thursday-Friday, June 9-10, 2022 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Application Bootcamp : Start writing persuasive application essays with expert admissions guidance for the University of California application, out-of-state public, and private universities.   SOPHOMORE CLASS PROGRAM DATES Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm College Admissions Strategy Introduction : Learn about what admissions officers are looking for in applicants and how to stand out and earn admission to colleges that are great fits. Understand how the admissions process works so you know how to make the most of it. Timelines, requirements, and scholarship opportunities will be covered to help you develop a low stress application plan. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00pm Build the Story to Earn Admission : Develop a plan to demonstrate your ability to add value to colleges through your extracurricular activities, classes, and application essays to make the case for admission.  

    Friday, Jan 14 2022

  • Reminder About Posting Test Results

    Good morning! We hope that your child will take a test this morning. Just as a reminder, positive results should be reported to Primary Health. Negative results may also be posted but are not as important.  Please report RESULTS to Primary Health.   CLICK HERE for instructions on how to submit your test results. It is not required, but strongly recommended. Staff are available at each school site to distribute additional kits. Again, remember that they will need your child's ID to provide you with a test-kit. Together, we move forward!

    Monday, Jan 10 2022

  • SDUHSD Weekly Updates

    The mission of  SDUHSD is to provide a world-class education for all students through quality programs that engage students, inspire achievement and service to others; and prepares them to be lifelong learners and responsible members of society. Happy New Year and Welcome Back to School! We hope that you all enjoyed your winter break and that you were able to get some rest and spend time with your loved ones. Here are this week’s updates. SPOTLIGHTING SCHOOLS La Costa Canyon Congrats to senior Kyra Compton who received early admission to the University of Penn! Kyra has been recognized as the Most Valuable Runner, 2nd at CIF, 12th at CIF State; received the Breitbart Athletic Award, AND will be  Running at Penn. Mia Linson (senior) has been accepted into Harvard and is an IB Diploma Candidate. Mia has also been making face shields and masks for healthcare workers since the beginning of the pandemic. Click HERE for the whole story. Torrey Pines Charlenne Falcis has been selected by her peers in CSADA as the CIFSDS Athletic Director of the year! Her tireless dedication to our student-athletes cannot be overstated. She is one of the most incredibly warm, caring, and hardworking people and a pleasure to work with. She teaches three sections of Chemistry, coaches track, and runs the busiest and most successful athletic program in the State of California. More importantly, Charlenne is an incredible person. She is a big reason why Torrey Pines is such a special place.  Multiple Schools Five seniors within the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) were named as five of the top 300 scholars in the country in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 , the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Honorees from SDUHSD include Ayush Agrawal (Canyon Crest Academy), Daniel Cai (Torrey Pines High School), Ryan Clairmont (Canyon Crest Academy), Andrew Gao (Canyon Crest Academy) and Ryan Huang (Canyon Crest Academy). All five as well as their schools will be awarded $2,000 each from the Society for Science.  WARM THANK YOU! On Friday, we distributed roughly 7,000 antigen test-kits. Families, thank you for your kindness and gratitude Friday. Although the lines were long, the hearts of our staff working were warmed by the graciousness and patience of our parents. Thank you! Thank you to our amazing staff that volunteered to work during their vacation to ensure that the kits could be distributed. If you were unable to pick up a test-kit for your child on Friday, drop by your school's administration office on Monday for a kit. Please bring your student’s ID card. COVID UPDATES How To Use The Testing Kits Students should take the first test on Monday, January 10th in the morning. Students should take the second test on Tuesday, January 11th in the evening. If the test is negative, your student feels well, and has no COVID-19 symptoms, they are cleared to return to school. No other action is necessary. If your child DOES have any COVID-19 symptoms and/or has HAD a known exposure to someone with COVID-19, please keep them home and call your school for next steps before they return.  If either test is positive, please report your results to Primary Health (link below), keep your child home, and contact your family doctor and school right away. Follow any further instructions before returning to Campus. As a reminder, testing is NOT required, but HIGHLY recommended for your safety and the safety of the broader community. Testing helps keep our schools safe and open. Please visit the CDPH website for more information. Guidelines are being updated as more information on Omicron and COVID-19 becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding. This is challenging for all of us. PROPER FITTING MASK Now more than ever, wearing a mask properly is important to prevent the spread of viruses like Omicron and other COVID-19 variants. As students return to school, please make certain they have  proper fitting masks that meet the latest CDPH guidelines. Here’s a great video for you and your family: PROPER MASK FITTING TIPS   SDA INCIDENT This investigation is ongoing. The Encinitas Sheriff's Department and SDUHSD are continuing their investigation and will continue until all leads are exhausted. We ask our community to share any information you may have. As a reminder, if you See, Hear, Sense Something, Say Something. MENTAL HEALTH These past two weeks have been challenging with the rise of COVID cases, so we ask that everyone give themselves some time for self-care and to prioritize your health. Here are a few sites and strategic steps we can take to assist in this process. Remember to take care of yourself and  take care of each other. Tips For Self Care and Maintaining Good Health Eat healthy balanced meals Get plenty of sleep Exercise  Stay connected with your friends and family If You Do Need Support Here Are Some Resources: Access and Crisis Line 888-724-7240 (available 24/7) and chat (available from 4:00-10:00 pm M-F) National Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Trevor Lifeline for LBTQ Community 866-488-7386 For Support With Grief and Loss Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Elizabeth Hospice grief support 7 Grief Therapy Techniques for Coping VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS Short Term and Long Term Independent Study Contracts In compliance with AB 130 (Changes to the Independent Study Contract), SDUHSD offers independent study learning options for students during the 2021-2022 school year. Please visit the SDUHSD Independent Study website, linked here , for more information about program offerings. To request enrollment in Long Term Independent Study (15 days or more), please complete the request form ( middle or high school ) linked on the website. You will be contacted by your student's site administration team the week of January 10, 2021, with information on the next steps with enrollment. To request enrollment in Short Term Independent Study (3 - 14 days), please contact your student's school site.  SDUHSD TUTORING PROGRAM SDUHSD Tutoring Program Website SDUHSD Tutoring Program Flyer Tutoring Program Information and Schedule STILL HAVE A QUESTIONs? Please complete this  brief form . SCHOLARSHIP The Association of California School Administrators and the San Diego County School Boards Association are again pleased to offer ten (10) $1,000 scholarships as a result of donations made by both organizations. The scholarships provide an award for ten (10) high school seniors who meet the following criteria: 1) pursuing a career in education as a teacher or other certificated employee; 2) attended high school in the San Diego/Imperial Counties area; 3) shown proven academic success with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average: 4) involved in community service; and (5) may not necessarily qualify for other financial aid. Interested students should apply no later than: March 29, 2022, by 4:00pm. Scholarship Application   CALENDARS Instructional Calendar Diversity & Heritage Calendar Take care of you and each other. Together, we move forward! ____________________________________ SPANISH La misión de SDUHSD es proporcionar una educación de primera clase para todos los alumnos a través de programas de calidad que involucren a los alumnos, inspiren logros y servicio a los demás; y que los prepare para ser aprendices de por vida y miembros responsables de la sociedad. ¡Feliz año nuevo y bienvenidos de regreso a la escuela! Esperamos que todos hayan disfrutado de sus vacaciones de invierno y que hayan podido descansar y pasar tiempo con sus seres queridos. Aquí están las noticias al dia de esta semana: ESCUELAS DESTACADAS La Costa Canyon ¡Felicitaciones a Kyra Compton, estudiante de último año, que obtuvo la admisión anticipada a la Universidad de Penn! Kyra ha sido reconocida como la corredora más valiosa, 2 ° en CIF, 12 ° en CIF State; recibió el premio Breitbart Athletic Award, Y correrá en Penn. Mia Linson (senior) ha sido aceptada en Harvard, es candidata al diploma IB. Mia también ha estado fabricando protectores faciales y máscaras para los trabajadores de la salud desde el comienzo de la pandemia.Haga clic AQUÍ para ver la historia completa. Torrey Pines ¡Charlenne Falcis ha sido seleccionada por sus compañeros en CSADA como la directora atlética del año de CIFSDS! Su incansable dedicación a nuestros alumnos-atletas es inigualable. Es una de las personas más cálidas, cariñosas y trabajadoras, y es un placer trabajar con ella. Falcis enseña tres secciones de Química, entrena pistas y dirige el programa atlético más activo y exitoso del estado de California. Lo más importante aún, Charlenne es una persona increíble. Ella es una de las principales razones por las que Torrey Pines es un lugar tan especial. VARIAS ESCUELAS Cinco alumnos del último año de San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) fueron nombrados cinco de los mejores académicos del país en la Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 , la competencia de ciencias y matemáticas más antigua y prestigiosa del país para alumnos de último año de preparatoria. Los homenajeados de SDUHSD incluyen Ayush Agrawal (Canyon Crest Academy), Daniel Cai (Torrey Pines HIgh School), Ryan Clairmont (Canyon Crest Academyt), Andrew Gao (Canyon Crest Academy) y Ryan Huang (Canyon Crest Academy). Los cinco, así como su escuela, recibirán $2,000 cada uno de la Sociedad para la Ciencia. ¡MIL GRACIAS! El viernes, distribuimos aproximadamente 7.000 kits de pruebas de antígenos. Familias, gracias por su amabilidad y gratitud el viernes. Aunque las líneas eran largas, los corazones de nuestro personal que trabajaban se animaron con la gentileza y la paciencia de nuestros padres. ¡Gracias! Gracias a nuestro increíble personal que se ofreció como voluntario para trabajar durante sus vacaciones para asegurarse de que los kits pudieran ser distribuidos. Si no pudo recoger un kit de prueba para su hijo el viernes, pase por la oficina de administración de su escuela el lunes para obtener un kit. Por favor traiga la tarjeta de identificación de su estudiante. INCIDENTE DE  SDA Esta investigación está en curso. El Departamento del Sheriff de Encinitas y SDUHSD continúan con esta investigación y continuarán hasta que se agoten todas las pistas. Le pedimos a nuestra comunidad que comparta cualquier pista que pueda tener. Como recordatorio, si ve, oye, siente algo, diga algo. ACTUALIZACIONES DE COVID Cómo Usar Los Kits De Prueba Los alumnos deben tomar la primera prueba el lunes 10 de enero por la mañana. Los alumnos deben tomar la segunda prueba el martes 11 de enero por la tarde. Si la prueba es negativa, su estudiante se siente bien y no tiene síntomas de COVID-19, está autorizado para regresar a la escuela.  Si su hijo TIENE algún síntoma de COVID-19 y/o TUVO una exposición conocida a alguien con COVID-19, manténgalo en casa y llame a su escuela para conocer los próximos pasos antes de su regreso. Si cualquiera de las pruebas es positiva, informe sus resultados a Primary Health (enlace a continuación), mantenga a su hijo en casa y comuníquese con su médico de cabecera y la escuela de inmediato para seguir cualquier otra instrucción antes de regresar al Campus. Como recordatorio, NO SE REQUIERE LA PRUEBA PARA REGRESAR A LA ESCUELA, PERO SE RECOMIENDA ENCARECIDAMENTE por su seguridad y la seguridad de la comunidad en general. Las pruebas ayudan a mantener nuestras escuelas seguras y abiertas. Visite el sitio web de CDPH para obtener más información. CONSEJOS ADECUADOS PARA EL AJUSTE DE LA MASCARILLA Ahora más que nunca, usar una máscara correctamente es importante para prevenir la propagación de virus como Omicron y otras variantes de COVID-19. Cuando los alumnos regresen a la escuela, asegúrese de que tengan las máscaras adecuadas que cumplan con las pautas más recientes de CDPH . Aquí tienes un gran video para ti y tu familia: CONSEJOS ADECUADOS PARA COLOCAR LA MASCARILLA SALUD MENTAL Estas últimas dos semanas han sido difíciles para muchos con el aumento de casos de COVID, por lo que les pedimos a todos que se den algo de tiempo para cuidarse a sí mismos y priorizar su salud. Aquí hay algunos sitios y pasos estratégicos que podemos tomar para ayudar en este proceso. Recuerden cuidarse, cuidarse unos a otros.. Consejos para el cuidado personal y el mantenimiento de una buena salud Consuma comidas saludables y equilibradas Duerma lo suficiente Haga ejercicio Manténgase conectado con sus amigos y familiares Si necesita ayuda, aquí tiene algunos recursos: Línea de acceso y crisis 888-724-7240 (disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana) y chat (disponible de 4: 00-10: 00 pm de lunes a viernes) Línea de vida de prevención nacional 800-273-8255 Trevor Lifeline para la comunidad LBTQ 866-488-7386 Para apoyo con el dolor y la pérdida Duelo, pérdida y duelo Apoyo para el duelo de Elizabeth Hospice 7 técnicas de terapia de duelo para afrontarlo OPCIONES DE APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL Contratos de Estudios Independientes a Corto y Largo Plazo De conformidad con AB 130 (Cambios al contrato de estudio independiente), SDUHSD ofrece opciones de aprendizaje de estudio independiente para los alumnos durante el año escolar 2021-2022. Visite el sitio web de estudio independiente de SDUHSD, vinculado aquí , para obtener más información sobre los diferentes programas. Para solicitar la inscripción en el estudio independiente a largo plazo (15 días o más), complete el formulario de solicitud (escuela secundaria o preparatoria ) vinculado en el sitio web. El equipo de administración del sitio de su estudiante se comunicará con usted la semana del 10 de enero de 2021, con información sobre los próximos pasos con la inscripción. Para solicitar la inscripción en el estudio independiente a corto plazo (3 a 14 días), comuníquese con la escuela de su estudiante. PROGRAMA DE TUTORÍA SDUHSD Sitio web del programa de tutoría de SDUHSD Folleto del programa de tutoría de SDUHSD Información y horario del programa de tutoría ¿TODAVÍA TIENES PREGUNTAS? Por favor complete este breve formulario . CALENDARIOS Calendario de instrucción Calendario de Herencia y Diversidad ¡Juntos, avanzamos!

    Monday, Jan 10 2022

  • COVID-19 At Home Testing & Return to School Updates

    SCHOOL UPDATE January 6, 2022                 PREPARING TO RETURN TO SCHOOL Students return to school on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 in person. AT-HOME TESTING KITS At-home testing kits will be available for pick-up tomorrow, January 7, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In an effort to make sure we have the proper supplies on hand at each of the sites, we are asking families to try and pick up your kit based on the following distribution schedule. Please pick up at the designated location based on your student’s school of attendance. Please bring a student ID with you if possible. The State only provided enough supply for one kit (two tests) per student. San Dieguito Academy location  - Students from the following schools should pick up at this location: San Dieguito Academy Sunset High School Earl Warren Middle School Torrey Pines High School location - Students from the following schools should pick up at this location: Torrey Pines High School Carmel Valley Middle School Canyon Crest Academy Pacific Trails Middle School La Costa Canyon High School location - Students from the following schools should pick up at this location: La Costa Canyon High School Diegueno Middle School Oak Crest Middle School Q: What if I am out of town Friday, January 7th and cannot pick up my testing kit? A: If you are unable to pick up your kit on Friday 1/7, please visit your school’s campus on Monday, January 10th during regular school hours. HOW TO USE THE TESTING KITS Students should take the first test on  Monday, January 10th in the morning. Students should take the second test on Tuesday, January 11th in the evening. If the test is negative, your student feels well, and has no COVID-19 symptoms, they are cleared to return to school. Still, you must report your results to Primary Health (link below). If your child DOES have any COVID-19 symptoms and/or has HAD a known exposure to someone with COVID-19, please keep them home and call your school for next steps before their return. If either test is positive, you must report your results to Primary Health (link below), keep your child home and contact your family doctor  and school right away to follow any further instructions before returning to Campus. Please visit the CDPH website for more information. Whether your child’s results are positive or negative, YOU MUST REPORT YOUR RESULTS  to Primary Health. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to submit your test results. CONTINUED SAFETY PROTOCOLS Weekly testing will continue to be available to all students and employees through the month of January. Masking will be required at all times when indoors. Vaccinations remain a key element in reducing the impact of COVID-19 on individuals and communities. As an additional layer of protection, this week the FDA authorized the use of a third dose (booster) of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, and narrowed the interval for booster shot eligibility from six months to five. Anyone 5 years or older is eligible for the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. PROPER MASKING Q: I heard Omicron is highly contagious. What’s another way to stay safe? A: Wear the right type of mask and make sure it’s fitted properly. N95 and N94 masks are the most effective masks against the spread of the Corona viruses. Please take 90 seconds to watch this video on properly fitting masks. Mask Fit Video       ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION   Q: What if I’m concerned about Omicron and do not want my child on campus yet? A: Families can also choose short term Independent Study by contacting Dr. Weatherford at brieahna.weatherford@sduhsd.net . ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Additional resources can be found at SDUHSD Covid-19 Resources For any additional questions, please call 760-763-6491. Together, we move forward!

    Friday, Jan 07 2022

  • RETURN TO CAMPUS UPDATE

    January 5, 2022 TO ALL PARENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF OF SDUHSD The omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is causing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases around the world. For this reason, California encourages all families to access at-home COVID-19 testing for their children before they return to school after the winter break. To help make this a reality, the state is providing two rapid tests for each K–12 public school student. San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) received self-test kits from the County Office of Education. We will be distributing a self-test kit to each district family. Each kit has two tests.   When:  Friday, January 7, 2022 from 9 am - 12 pm Where:  Any of the following locations  San Dieguito High School Academy (Main Entrance)  La Costa Canyon High School (Main Entrance)   Torrey Pines High School  (Main Entrance)  How:  District staff will be passing out self-test kits to each family Instructions: For instructions on using the test kits, please click here .  While there is no testing mandate for students returning to school, SDUHSD strongly encourages all families to use the kits to test their children for COVID-19 before they return from break. Doing so will help keep in-person schools safer for everyone, especially our most vulnerable. If the results of your child’s at-home test are unclear, please retest with a COVID-19 PCR test. Should your child test positive, please keep your student home, obtain a COVID-19 PCR test, and contact your child’s school. While at home, students should access daily assignments via Google classrooms and/or individual teacher websites.  Finally, we will continue to offer online tutoring before and after school.   If your student has COVID-19 symptoms , no matter how minor, or has been in contact with someone with COVID-19, please keep them home and complete a COVID-19 PCR test. In addition, please call/notify your school site before they return – even if the test is negative. Here is the SDCOE Decision Tree , which we follow, for ease of reference; we understand it will be updated by the county in the next few days. The District has partnered with Phamatech to provide convenient, COVID-19 PCR tests to families on our school sites. Phamatech testing schedule information is available on the District website . Extended testing hours through Phamatech will be available on 01/09/22 at San Dieguito High School Academy ( map ) from 8:00am - 5:30pm, 01/10/22 at Torrey Pines High School ( map ) from 8:00am – 5:30pm, and on 01/11/22 at La Costa Canyon High ( map ) from 8:00am – 5:30pm. These extended hours will be drive-up testing sites. As a reminder, Phamatech requires that you schedule an appointment for testing; appointment booking will close 24 hours prior to extended testing day (ie Sunday appointments will close Saturday morning), please book ahead.  Walk-in testing is not available. Testing is also available at several locations across the county. As an additional layer of protection, this week the FDA authorized the use of a third dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, and narrowed the interval for booster shot eligibility from six months to five. Our students, employees, and families have been working tirelessly to keep schools safe and open for in-person learning. Thank you for using the at-home tests as one more tool in our toolbox to keep each other safe and our classrooms open. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (760) 753-649.   Together, we move forward! ____________________________________ SPANISH SUBJECT: : Actualización de COVID Para el Regreso a la Escuela NOTICIAS AL DÍA DE ESCUELAS 5 de enero de 2022 TODOS LOS PADRES, PERSONAL Y ALUMNOS DE SDUHSD La variante omicron del virus SARS-CoV-2 está provocando un aumento de casos de COVID19 en todo el mundo.  Por esta razón, California les pide a todas las familias que tomen la oportunidad de hacerle las pruebas de COVID-19 en el hogar a sus hijos antes de que regresen a la escuela después de las vacaciones de invierno. Para ayudar a que esto se pueda llevar a cabo, el estado proporcionará una o dos pruebas rápidas para cada alumno de escuela pública K-12. El Distrito de San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) recibió kits de pruebas rápidas de la Oficina de Educación del Condado (SDCOE). Distribuiremos un kit a cada familia del distrito. Cada kit tiene dos pruebas. Cuándo: viernes 7 de enero de 2022 de 9 a.m. 12 p. m.Dónde: cualquiera de las siguientes ubicaciones San Dieguito Academy (entrada principal) La Costa Canyon High School (entrada principal) Torrey Pines High School (entrada principal) Cómo: El personal del distrito distribuirá kits de a cada familia. Instrucciones: Para obtener instrucciones sobre el uso de los kits de prueba, haga clic aquí . Aunque no existe un mandato de pruebas en todo el estado para los alumnos para que regresen a la escuela, SDUHSD alienta encarecidamente a todas las familias a hacerle la prueba de COVID-19 usando las pruebas proporcionadas por el estado antes de que regresen de las vacaciones. Hacerlo ayudará a mantener las escuelas presenciales más seguras para todos, especialmente para los más vulnerables. Si su hijo da positivo, mantenga a su hijo en casa, obtenga una prueba de PCR COVID-19 y comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo. Mientras estén en casa, los estudiantes deben acceder a las tareas diarias a través de las aulas de Google y/o las páginas web individuales de los maestros. Finalmente, continuaremos ofreciendo tutoría en línea antes y después de la escuela. Si su alumno tiene síntomas de COVID-19 , sin importar cuán menores sean, o ha estado en contacto con alguien con COVID-19, manténgalo en casa y complete una prueba de PCR de COVID-19. Adicionalmente, llame o notifique a su escuela antes de que regresen, incluso si la prueba es negativa. Además, tendrá que llamar o notificar a su escuela antes de que regresen, incluso si la prueba es negativa. Aquí está el  árbol de decisiones de SDCOE, que seguimos, para facilitar la referencia; entendemos que será actualizado por el condado en los próximos días. El Distrito se ha asociado con Phamatech para proporcionar pruebas de PCR COVID-19 convenientes a las familias en nuestras escuelas. La información sobre el horario de pruebas de Phamatech está disponible en el sitio web  del Distrito. Las horas extendidas de exámenes a través de Phamatech estarán disponibles el 01/09/22 en San Dieguito High School Academy (mapa) de 8:00 am a 5:30 pm, 01/10/22 en Torrey Pines High School (mapa) de 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, y el 01/11/22 en La Costa Canyon High (mapa) de 8:00 am a 5:30 pm. Estas horas extendidas serán sitios de prueba de servicio al carro. Como recordatorio, Phamatech requiere que haga una cita para la prueba; las reservaciones de citas se cerrará 24 horas antes del día extendido del examen (es decir, las citas de los domingos se cerrarán el sábado por la mañana), por favor reserve con anticipación. Las pruebas sin cita previa no están disponibles. Las pruebas también están disponibles en varios lugares del condado. Como una capa adicional de protección, esta semana la FDA autorizó el uso de una tercera dosis de la vacuna Pfizer y BioNTech COVID-19 para niños de 12 a 15 años, y redujo el intervalo para la elegibilidad de la vacuna de refuerzo de seis meses a cinco. Nuestros alumnos, empleados y familias han estado trabajando sin descanso para mantener las escuelas seguras y abiertas para continuar clases presenciales. Gracias por usar las pruebas en casa como una herramienta adicional en nuestra caja de herramientas para mantenernos seguros unos a otros y nuestras aulas abiertas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese al (760) 753-649. ¡Juntos, avanzamos!

    Thursday, Jan 06 2022

  • Passing of Former Trustee Joyce Dalessandro

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE December 31, 2021 Greetings SDUHSD Community, It is with great sadness that I share the passing of former Board Trustee, Joyce Dalessandro. Joyce served on the San Dieguito Union High School District Board from 1996 to 2020. She was one of the longest serving board members for SDUHSD. Joyce was admired  by our community as is evident from her 24 years and 6 terms on the board. She believed in the district, the students and the teachers. During her time on the board significant changes occurred, including the building and opening of Canyon Crest Academy and Pacific Trails Middle School. My daughter was fortunate enough to be part of the ribbon cutting ceremony at PTMS with Joyce who welcomed her with open arms. Joyce was witty, determined and enjoyed her board obligations which were clearly a labor of love.  Both Trustees Mo Muir and Melisse Mossy served on the board with Joyce in her last term and have fond memories of their time together. On behalf of the SDUHSD Board, we send sincere condolences to the Dalessandro family and gratitude for sharing Joyce,  wife, mother, and grandmother with the San Dieguito Union High School District for nearly a quarter of a century.  Sincerely,  Dr. Cheryl James-Ward SDUHSD Superintendent of Schools

    Saturday, Jan 01 2022