Message from the Superintendent's Office

Good afternoon SDUHSD Community, During this month of November we have opportunities to acknowledge and express appreciation. Last weekend was Veterans’ Day in which we honored the individuals who have served our country. In the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we want to express appreciation to all who support our students directly and indirectly every day. May each of you enjoy this season of Thanksgiving. At our board meeting this week, we recognized the PTMS Science Olympiad team and also heard updates on our California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CASPPP) results as well as our Multilingual Learner Plan. We are very proud of the PTMS and CVMS Science Olympiad programs and thank the teachers, volunteers and student coaches that help make them successful. Associate Superintendent of Business Services Tina Douglas was recognized for her six years of service to the San Dieguito Union High School District. This month’s meeting was her final Board meeting, and we extend our appreciation for the lasting impact that her leadership has made in support of students in our district. As a reminder all items from last night’s Board Agenda can be found on the district website or directly  here . Thank you again for your ongoing support of our SDUHSD students and we wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend. Sincerely, Anne Staffieri, Ed.,D.

Friday, Nov 17 2023

Message from the Superintendent's Office

Good afternoon SDUHSD Community, Thank you for your ongoing support and efforts on behalf of the San Dieguito Union High School District. We are pleased to share that our District has been recently recognized by Niche Rankings as the No. 1 best school district in San Diego County, No. 2 in the state, and No. 18 in the country. We continue to prioritize excellent teaching and learning and supporting all students in their academic success. Sustained academic success takes place when the culture across our district on every school campus supports every student feeling that they belong, that they are included, seen, heard, and respected.  Beginning in January, we will join with the National Conflict Resolution Center in a new, multi- year partnership, the One San Dieguito Initiative. The goal of the One San Dieguito initiative is to work collaboratively to create a more supportive and inclusive environment that enables all students to feel a greater sense of belonging and achieve their academic goals. All of our educational partners including staff, students, parents, and community members will be invited to work together on this initiative. We will develop a comprehensive plan that includes a training program focused on developing communication, culture, and conflict resolution skills. We look forward to sharing details and future opportunities to become involved in the coming months.  Finally, for many in our community the horrific terror attack on October 7 and subsequent war between Israel and Hammas has had a direct impact. Many of our students are suffering as they grieve the loss of friends and family. Around the world and here at home, we are anxiously awaiting word about the hostages being held. Our Jewish and Muslim students are both expressing fear and uncertainty during this time, and it is our job to maintain a safe environment in which they can grow and thrive.  I want to emphasize that we do not tolerate anti-semitism or discrimination of any kind. I am meeting with various community members and we are working to address the short and long term needs of our students. Some of this will be seen, and some of this will not, but know that we are making our students our top priority. All are encouraged to demonstrate increased empathy, compassion, and kindness towards others. As we continue to provide support to our students and families, please remember to make use of the  WeTip Anonymous Reporting  platform to report instances of bullying, harassment, discrimination or any other incident on campus, in the classroom or in the community. As a reminder all items from last night’s Board Agenda can be found on the district website or directly  here . Thank you again for your ongoing support of our SDUHSD students and we wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend. Sincerely, Anne Staffieri, Ed.,D.

Friday, Oct 27 2023

Standing Together to Denounce Violence and Support t...

To our San Dieguito Union High School District Community, The unprecedented brutal terrorist attacks, abductions, and loss of innocent civilians in Israel and loss of innocent civilians in Gaza are unthinkable and deeply felt by members of our SDUHSD community. As the conflict escalates, we know that many of us are going through a great amount of pain and uncertainty.  We extend our deepest condolences to those who are impacted by these events. At times like this, it is crucial for us as leaders within SDUHSD to stand together in denouncing terrorism and violence and express our unwavering support for human dignity. We firmly believe in the power of education and community to foster understanding and peace. As always, counseling services on each campus are available with space for students and staff who need support and resources.  We recognize the importance of ongoing communication, and building understanding and educating students as global citizens and our leaders of tomorrow and we expect members of our school community to behave accordingly.  We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind.  If we become aware of any hate speech, no matter its form, we will respond immediately and appropriately. There are disturbing graphic and violent videos and photos that are circulating online. We invite all families to exercise caution, and evaluate responsible use of social media while engaging in conversations at home with students about appropriate online behavior. This is an opportunity for our students to demonstrate who they are and who they want to be, by avoiding spreading hate or content that may cause further pain. We are committed to an environment focused on high academics and a culture of belonging where students feel safe, seen, heard, and respected.  As a community let us strive to cultivate compassion, empathy, and kindness and a sense of shared humanity. In Unity, Anne L. Staffieri, Ed.D. - Superintendent Bryan Marcus - Associate Superintendent of Educational and Student Services Tina Douglas - Associate Superintendent of Business Services Mary Anne Nuskin - Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Brett Killeen - Principal Canyon Crest Academy Vicki Kim - Principal Carmel Valley Middle School Celeste Barnette - Principal Diegueno Middle School Reno Medina - Principal Earl Warren Middle School Justin Conn - Principal La Costa Canyon High School Katie Friedrichs - Principal Oak Crest Middle School Scott Wild - Principal Pacific Trails Middle School Cara Dolnik - Principal San Dieguito High School Academy Rick Ayala - Principal Sunset High School Rob Coppo - Principal Torrey Pines High School

Wednesday, Oct 11 2023

Important News from SDA

San Dieguito Academy Newsletter October 6, 2023 Principal's Message Good afternoon Mustang Families, Thank you to all who attended the Donuts with Dolnik this morning. We welcomed Kelly McCormick with San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth for a presentation on “The Truth about Vaping & Other Drugs”. We are lucky to have the SD Alliance as community partners in supporting our youth and families. Please see their website:  www.sandieguitoalliance.org  for a number of resources on drug and alcohol use prevention and much more.  Next week is the last week of the first quarter! For those new to SDA, grades for the quarter will be recorded on student transcripts and are the equivalent of one semester. Please be sure to check in with your student as they approach the end of the semester, and encourage them to check in with their teacher and to attend tutoring for additional help:  SDA Tutoring Schedule 23-24   This year we have Exam Days included in the schedule:  SDA Bell Schedule  - Exam Day 1 is Thursday, October 12 and Exam Day 2 is Friday, October 13.  Have a great weekend,  Administration Exam Schedule Next Week Thursday and Friday Next week, there is a special bell schedule on Thursday and Friday (October 12-13) to facilitate end-of-quarter exams. Parents and Students: E-Bike Education  On Wednesday, October 18, join us at SDA from 6:00-7:00 for an evening seminar on safe e-biking around Encinitas. Students and parents of all local Encinitas schools are welcome to attend. Presented by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, Encinitas Sheriffs and Scripps Injury Prevention Team-- more information here. Parent Survey: Your feedback is important Parents,  please respond to this survey about how well we are meeting our goals as the District looks at our long-term strategic plan. Bike Drive Success!  Thank you to the SDA community for rallying to support students with our bike drive. Now we are in need of helmets! Please contact ed@sdafoundation.com for more information. Counseling Please see the updated  SDA Tutoring Calendar  and  SDA Writing Lab Flyer ! NHS Peer Tutoring is now available Monday-Thursday after school in the Mustang Commons! Senior Families!   Please check out SDA’s updated  College Information  web page! The following are some of the College Admissions Application Deadlines: UC Application: November 30th (opened Aug. 1st) CSU Application: November 30th (opens Oct. 1st) Private and Out of State Universities: Deadlines Vary Community Colleges: Spring 2024 Our  SDUHSD Fall 2023 College Application Workshop Series is up and running! “ California State University (CSU) Campus Options ”  is coming up on 10/12 at 5 p.m.  Register here ! Below are the presentations and recordings of the series so far: 9/11/23: Understanding Early College Application Deadlines & Options:  RECORDING       PRESENTATION 9/19/23: Finding Your College FIT & Building Your College List   RECORDING       PRESENTATION 9/26/23: UC Personal Insight Question and Major Choice RECORDING     PRESENTATION College Visits  are in full swing, and students can  view upcoming visits  as well as  sign up here ! These are the colleges visiting in the next 2 weeks: These are the colleges visiting in the next 2 weeks: 10/9:  Chapman University and University of Washington 10/10:  Loyola Marymount University and University of Richmond 10/12:  Penn State and Fairfield University Next Week:  Kenyon College, Barnard College, Southern Methodist University, Seattle University, Creighton University, and Connecticut College Check the  SDUHSD College and Career Web Page   as well as our  SDA Counseling Website ,  Google Classrooms , and  Instagram   for more! ASB SDA’s Homecoming Dance is on  Friday, October 27 from 7:30-10:00 pm outside in front of the Math & Science Bldg and gym. The theme is "Mardi Gras". Tickets are on sale now in the finance office or on the  SDA Webstore --lots of activities at this dance, including: Professional DJ w/laser lights Stilt Walker & Magician  Mardi Gras Band  Freshly made donuts and Pretzel bites Photobooths & Caricature artists Crowning of Homecoming Royalty Silent Disco and a Lazer Maze.  Ticket Prices   Buy tickets at the Finance Office or SDA’s Webstore starting Oct 2. Buy early to save $ Oct 2-8……$25 w/asb    $35 w/out Oct 9-15…..$30 w/asb    $40 w/out Oct 16-25…$35 w/asb    $45 w/out Tickets will be sold at the door (for SDA students only) for $60 cash. SDA students can have one guest from another school attend with them.   They will need to complete a  Guest Pass  prior to purchasing the ticket (the guest pass needs to be signed by their school’s administration). Tickets for a guest must be purchased at the finance office (not on the webstore). Ticket prices for guests are $45.  Parents who would like to donate snacks for the Homecoming Dance  -  can sign-up here . SDA’s Homecoming Week - Theme days Oct 23-27. Monday, Oct 23   - Pajama Day Tuesday, Oct 24  - Jersey Day Wednesday, Oct 25 - Western Day Thursday, Oct 26  -  Crocs, Crazy Socks, and Birkenstocks Friday, Oct 27 -  Barbie & Ken Halloween & Trick or Treating- on October 31! There will be a school-wide Trick or Treating event during the homeroom period.  Homeroom classes can sign up to hand out candy and decorate their front door.  There will be a costume contest at lunch on the PAC stage.  SDA’s Battle of the Bands will take place at the end of October - mid-November during lunch on the PAC Stage. Students interested in participating can sign up using  this Google Form link.   The top 3 bands will perform at the Battle of the Bands Final on Tues, Nov 14 starting at 6:30 pm at Venture Church (across the street from SDA). SDA’s Flag Football tournament is on Friday, Nov 3 from 4-8:30 pm on the stadium field We typically get 25-35 teams competing with all different skill levels. Only SDA students are able to participate.  We will also have a food truck coming this year to serve some delicious food!  This is a really fun event!  Students who are interested in participating will need to create a team of between 8-12 players and complete  this Google form to sign up. PARENTS:  we are looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping referee the games - if you are interested  please click here to sign up. SDA’s Skate Demo is on Thursday, November 9 during Homeroom and Lunch in front of the gym.    Students who are interested in skating at this event will need to complete this  release of liability form  and turn it into the ASB Room (#70). Athletics Varsity Home Games: Tues. Oct 10 - G Volleyball vs CCA 6:00 Tues. Oct 10 - Field Hockey vs Del Norte 5:00 Wed. Oct 11 - G Tennis vs CCA 3:30 Thurs. Oct 12 - Field Hockey vs CCA 5:00 Support SDA Athletics! For a calendar of all Fall athletic events,  click here. Many teams are offering off-season camps and clinics Click here for more details. Athletic Clearance for Winter Sports due Nov 1st Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Soccer, and Girls Water Polo.  You must register at Homecampus.com and be cleared by the Athletic Office before attending tryouts. Theater PUFFS Coming October 11-14--Tickets available now! SDA Theatre presents the first production of the school year:  PUFFS (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic).   In this hilarious parody of a familiar story at a peculiar school for magic, follow Wayne Hopkins as he navigates his way through the wizarding world's most famous school with his friends Oliver and Megan along with the rest of the  Puffs  house in this fast-paced romp across 7 years of friendship, hardship, romance and danger. Made for everyone who was never destined to save the world but always wished they could.   Our show runs October 11-14 and tickets can be purchased from   www.sdatheatre.com Yearbook Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85! Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85!   Pre-order yours now before prices go up on October 1!   They are available for purchase through  the webstore  or at the finance office. Seniors! 12th grade yearbook portraits are taken by Keane Studios. Only Keane Studio portraits are included in the yearbook for seniors. Seniors can schedule a session with Keane Studios now. They offer a variety of packages. Please visit their website for information.     https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Estudiantes de 12º grado  Los retratos del anuario de 12º grado son tomados por Keane Studios. Solo los retratos de Keane Studio están incluidos en el anuario para los estudiantes de 12º grado. Los estudiantes de 12º grado pueden programar una sesión con Keane Studios ahora. Ofrecen una variedad de paquetes. Visite su sitio web para obtener información.  https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Senior Dedication ads are now available for purchase Instructions for ordering are here  in English  and   Anuncios de dedicación  para estudiantes del grado doce están en venta. Las direcciones están aquí   en Español . Community News Dates to Remember: October 2-8:    NEED SHOES & want to save $$? Cross Country @  Roadrunner Sports October 12:    Theater Arts Council at the  Kabab Shop October 17:    Boys Water Polo at  Chipotle October 18:    Cross Country at  Flippin Pizza GRAD NITE Tickets are  ON SALE NOW ! Buy  NOW and get a free Yard Sign. Save over $40 with Early Bird Pricing .  Prices go up October 14th, 2023. SDA Icebreakers , one of our clubs committed to supporting communities, is hosting a  donation drive  f or women and children seeking asylum at the Tijuana and San Diego border in conjunction with  Al Otro Lado . Revolution Prep is available for ACT/SAT Test Prep and Small Group & Individual Tutoring.   Click here for details. MORE Foundation News   HERE . District Information A Note from the Superintendent San Dieguito Union High School District Students, Families, and Community, Within SDUHSD, we are united in our purpose to provide high-quality education for every student to demonstrate academic growth and optimize student potential. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we invite you as an educational partner to complete the following survey. Your collective feedback will inform our process as we examine a revision to the district's mission, vision, and long-term strategic plan. To access the survey, scan the QR code or click on the link below: SDUHSD Educational Partners Survey Link Thank you for your continued support and partnership in support of student success. Sincerely,  Dr. Anne Staffieri  Superintendent Tickets for Torrey Pines Football available online only Due to the increasing number of fans at Torrey Pines football games, we will sell tickets online only. Please be mindful that we will likely reach capacity, so if you are planning on attending get your tickets early.  Below is the link to purchase tickets for Friday's game. Go Falcons!   Football Tickets Torrey Pines vs. Mission Hills

Friday, Oct 06 2023

Important News from SDA

San Dieguito Academy    Weekly Newsletter  September 29, 2023 Good afternoon Mustang Families, Today SDA held their annual Club Fair giving students an opportunity to see the many club offerings across campus. We highly encourage all students to join one of the many clubs on campus, and students are sure to find many that align with their interests. For a list of clubs at SDA, please visit the  SDA ASB Club List .  Next Friday, October 7 is the monthly Donuts with Dolnik at 8:45 am. This is an opportunity for families to hear more from students, staff and the principal with updates and upcoming events on campus. We are excited to have guest speaker Kelly McCormick, a representative from our community partner San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth, to share information on “The Truth about Vaping & Other Drugs”. Please join us in person or virtually (link will be shared on the  SDA Website ).  Please also mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm when SDA hosts the San Diego County Bike Coalition for an important Bicycle and Ebike Safety Event for families. More information to come soon! We hope you have a lovely weekend as we start the fun filled month of October! Please check our newsletter for the many upcoming events. Have a good afternoon, Administration Attendance Notes Before a student may leave campus during their school day, families must contact the attendance office to clear the absence.  Students who have an early release due to athletics or activities MUST check in with their assigned classes until the time they are released.  Please remind your students that they MUST check in with the attendance office in the case of late arrival to campus in the morning. Voluntary Student Survey next week in Homeroom To gather more regular school climate feedback and better understand student experiences, SDA will offer a brief (7 questions/multiple choice ~5 minutes) survey next week during homeroom. The selected questions come directly from the CA Healthy Kids Survey and are a sampling of engagement, wellness, and safety measures.  The survey is  anonymous and confidential ; no one will ever be able to connect a student with their answers, and they are private. The survey is  voluntary . Students do not have to participate, but the answers will be very helpful in improving school and health programs by informing us of student perspectives. *If you need any personal help, please do not use this survey and instead contact a staff member. If you do not want your child to participate, please contact jaime.garman@sduhsd.net . Because the survey is voluntary, any student in the class may choose not to participate. AP Exam Registration Deadline The final day to register for AP exams is Thursday, October 5th. Payment MUST be made through the  SDUHSD/APTS website . Bike Drive to Benefit SDA Students Help SDA students in need get to school! Our Foundation is holding a bike drive to support our student community. Donate your unused, operational bicycles--your tax-deductible donation can make a difference in our community.  Click here for more details! Counseling Please see the updated  SDA Tutoring Calendar  and  SDA Writing Lab Flyer ! Senior Families!   Please check out SDA’s updated  College Information  web page! The following are some of the College Admissions Application Deadlines: UC Application: November 30th (opened Aug. 1st) CSU Application: November 30th (opens Oct. 1st) Private and Out of State Universities: Deadlines Vary Community Colleges: Spring 2024 Our  SDUHSD Fall 2023 College Application Workshop Series is up and running! “ California State University (CSU) Campus Options ”  is coming up on 10/12 at 5pm.  Register here ! College Visits  for this year have started, and students can  view upcoming visits as well as  sign up here !   These are the colleges visiting in the next 2 weeks: 10/2:  Whitman College 10/6:  American University & Boston University Next Week:  Chapman University, University of Washington, Loyola Marymount University, University of Richmond, Penn State, and Fairfield University Check the  SDUHSD College and Career Web Page   as well as our  SDA Counseling Website ,  Google Classrooms , and  Instagram   for more! ASB SDA’s Homecoming Dance is on  Friday, October 27 from 7:30-10:00 pm outside in front of the Math & Science Bldg and gym. The theme is "Mardi Gras"--lots of activities at this dance, including: Professional DJ w/laser lights Stilt Walker & Magician  Mardi Gras Band  Freshly made donuts and Pretzel bites Photobooths & Caricature artists Crowning of Homecoming Royalty Silent Disco and a Lazer Maze.  Ticket Prices   Buy tickets at the Finance Office or SDA’s Webstore starting Oct 2. Buy early to save $ Oct 2-8……$25 w/asb    $35 w/out Oct 9-15…..$30 w/asb    $40 w/out Oct 16-25…$35 w/asb    $45 w/out Tickets will be sold at the door (for SDA students only) for $60 cash. SDA students can have one guest from another school attend with them.   They will need to complete a  Guest Pass  prior to purchasing the ticket (the guest pass needs to be signed by their school’s administration). Tickets for a guest must be purchased at the finance office (not on the webstore). Ticket prices for guests are $45.  Parents who would like to donate snacks for the Homecoming Dance  -  can sign-up here . SDA’s Homecoming Week - Theme days Oct 23-27. Monday, Oct 23   - Pajama Day Tuesday, Oct 24  - Jersey Day Wednesday, Oct 25 - Western Day Thursday, Oct 26  -  Crocs, Crazy Socks, and Birkenstocks Friday, Oct 27 -  Barbie & Ken Halloween & Trick or Treating- on October 31! There will be a school-wide Trick or Treating event during the homeroom period.  Homeroom classes can sign up to hand out candy and decorate their front door.  There will be a costume contest at lunch on the PAC stage.  SDA’s Battle of the Bands will take place at the end of October - mid-November during lunch on the PAC Stage. Students interested in participating can sign up using  this Google Form link.   The top 3 bands will perform at the Battle of the Bands Final on Tues, Nov 14 starting at 6:30 pm at Venture Church (across the street from SDA). SDA’s Flag Football tournament is on Friday, Nov 3 on the stadium field We typically get 25-35 teams competing with all different skill levels. Only SDA students are able to participate.  We will also have a food truck coming this year to serve some delicious food!  This is a really fun event!  Students who are interested in participating will need to create a team of between 8-12 players and complete  this Google form to sign up. SDA’s Skate Demo is on Thursday, November 9 during Homeroom and Lunch in front of the gym.    Students who are interested in skating at this event will need to complete this  release of liability form  and turn it into the ASB Room (#70). Athletics Varsity Home Games: Thurs. Oct 5 - Girls Tennis vs Carlsbad 4:00 Thurs. Oct 5 - Girls Volleyball vs Carlsbad 6:00 Thurs. Oct 5 - Field Hockey vs LCC 5:00 Support SDA Athletics! For a calendar of all Fall athletic events,  click here. Many teams are offering off-season camps and clinics Click here for more details. Athletic Clearance for Winter Sports due Nov 1st Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Soccer, and Girls Water Polo.  You must register at Homecampus.com and be cleared by the Athletic Office before attending tryouts. Theater PUFFS Coming October 11-14--Tickets available now! SDA Theatre presents the first production of the school year:  PUFFS (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic).   In this hilarious parody of a familiar story at a peculiar school for magic, follow Wayne Hopkins as he navigates his way through the wizarding world's most famous school with his friends Oliver and Megan along with the rest of the  Puffs  house in this fast-paced romp across 7 years of friendship, hardship, romance and danger. Made for everyone who was never destined to save the world but always wished they could.   Our show runs October 11-14 and tickets can be purchased from   www.sdatheatre.com Yearbook Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85! Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85!   Pre-order yours now before prices go up on October 1!   They are available for purchase through  the webstore  or at the finance office. Seniors! 12th grade yearbook portraits are taken by Keane Studios. Only Keane Studio portraits are included in the yearbook for seniors. Seniors can schedule a session with Keane Studios now. They offer a variety of packages. Please visit their website for information.     https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Estudiantes de 12º grado  Los retratos del anuario de 12º grado son tomados por Keane Studios. Solo los retratos de Keane Studio están incluidos en el anuario para los estudiantes de 12º grado. Los estudiantes de 12º grado pueden programar una sesión con Keane Studios ahora. Ofrecen una variedad de paquetes. Visite su sitio web para obtener información.  https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Senior Dedication ads are now available for purchase Instructions for ordering are here  in English  and   Anuncios de dedicación  para estudiantes del grado doce están en venta. Las direcciones están aquí   en Español . Community News Dates to Remember: September 30:  End of Fall Campaign for SDA Foundation's Mustang Fund October 2-8:     NEED SHOES & want to save $$? Cross Country @  Roadrunner Sports Where to Eat! October 12:  Theater Arts Council at the  Kabab Shop October 17:  Boys Water Polo at  Chipotle October 18:  Cross Country at  Flippin Pizza GRAD NITE Tickets are  ON SALE NOW ! Buy  NOW and get a free Yard Sign. Save over $40 with Early Bird Pricing .  Prices go up October 14th, 2023. We are at 65% of our Fundraising Goal.  The Mustang Fund Needs  YOU ! Read here to learn about the  IMPACT  you can make.

Friday, Sep 29 2023

SDUHSD Community Survey for District Mission, Vision...

San Dieguito Union High School District Students, Families, and Community, Within SDUHSD, we are united in our purpose to provide high-quality education for every student to demonstrate academic growth and optimize student potential. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we invite you as an educational partner to complete the following *survey. Your collective feedback will inform our process as we examine a revision to the district's mission, vision, and long-term strategic plan. To access the survey, scan the QR code, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your web browser: SDUHSD Educational Partners Survey Link https://sduhsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diMMGNXZLEIvWXc Thank you for your continued support and partnership in support of student success. Sincerely,  Dr. Anne Staffieri  Superintendent *This survey was designed and translated using Qualtrics and the embedded translation support tools. 

Wednesday, Sep 27 2023

Important News from SDA

San Dieguito Academy    Weekly Newsletter  September 22, 2023 Good afternoon Mustang Families, The first progress report of the school year is now posted in the  Aeries Parent Portal . To see the Quarter 1 Progress Report go to the Aeries Parent Portal, click on Grades, then click on Report Card History. This grading period is the “1st Quarter Progress Report”. If you have questions regarding any grades, first speak with your student then reach out to teachers via email. While in Aeries, please also take a moment to review your student’s Attendance. This year we are focusing efforts on encouraging students to be in class and on time daily. If you notice your child has absences or tardies you are not aware of, please have a conversation reinforcing the expectations of school attendance.  We have noticed an increase of students being late to school to start the day - Please remind students school starts at 8:30 am every day and they should ensure their morning routine gives them plenty of time to get to campus and to class on time!  Timeliness is a habit our students need to develop as they grow into young adults and make their way to college and careers. We greatly appreciate your support!  Have a good afternoon, Administration Student Parking Permits Required to Park on Campus As of September 5, permits are required for students to park on SDA's campus. If your student has attended the Start Smart class and filled out the parking permit application, they should come to the Assistant Principal's office to arrange to have the sticker affixed to their car. AP Exam Registration Deadline The final day to register for AP exams is Thursday, October 5th. Payment MUST be made through the  SDUHSD/APTS website . Bike Drive to Benefit SDA Students Help SDA students in need get to school! Our Foundation is holding a bike drive to support our student community. Donate your unused, operational bicycles--your tax-deductible donation can make a difference in our community.  Click here for more details! SDCOE My Voice Counts Series Session 1: Supporting Your Children in Managing Anxiety This School Year Join the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) as we provide a virtual space for parents and community members to learn strategies to support their children with anxiety. The first session of the five-part series is scheduled for Thursday, October 5 th  at 5:30 p.m. Please see the  attached flier  for registration and workshop information. Spanish Translation is available .  Click HERE to register! Presenter: Heather Nemour, Coordinator--Student Wellness & School Counseling PALs present Suicide Prevention info to peers On Thursday, September 21st, our  PALs (Peer Assistance Listeners)  did a short  presentation on Suicide Prevention  in some classrooms as a follow up to the  presentation  done by counselors in all classes. We also have information on our Parent Education Website on  Suicide Prevention  and  How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide.  Please view these resources and reach out to your teen's counselor if needed. Please see the updated  SDA Tutoring Calendar  and  SDA Writing Lab Flyer ! Senior Families!   Please check out SDA’s updated  College Information  web page! The following are some of the College Admissions Application Deadlines: UC Application: November 30th (opened Aug. 1st) CSU Application: November 30th (opens Oct. 1st) Private and Out of State Universities: Deadlines Vary Community Colleges: Spring 2024 Our  SDUHSD Fall 2023 College Application Workshop Series   is up and running! “University of California (UC) Personal Insight Questions and Major Choice” is coming up on 9/26 at 5 pm.  Register here ! College Visits  for this year have started, and students can  view upcoming visits   as well as  sign up here !   These are the colleges visiting in the next 2 weeks: 9/25:  University of Alabama, University of Chicago, & Boston College 9/26:  University of Southern California (USC) 9/28:  University of British Columbia & St. Mary’s of California Next Week:  Whitman College, American University, Boston University Check the  SDUHSD College and Career Web Page   as well as our  SDA Counseling Website ,  Google Classrooms , and  Instagram   for more! ASB SDA’s Homecoming Dance is on Friday, Oct 27 on campus.  We are looking for  parent volunteers  who would like to help with either concessions, coat check, or general supervision.  If you are interested in helping -  please click here  to sign up. SDA’s Flag Football tournament is on Friday, Nov 3  This is a popular event with typically 30 different SDA teams competing.  We are looking for parents who would be interested in being a Referee for the games (from 3:50 pm-7:30 pm).  If you are interested in being a Ref -  please click here  to sign up. SDA's Club Fair is on Friday, September 29 during Homeroom and Lunch by the Bell Tower We typically have 90+ clubs at SDA.  This is a great opportunity for students to find a club that they can connect with. Athletics Varsity Home Games: Mon. 9/25 Girls Flag Football vs CCA 4:30 Tues. 9/26 Girls Tennis vs San Marcos 4:00 Tues. 9/26 Girls Volleyball vs Rancho Bernardo 6:00 Tues. 9/26 Girls Golf vs LCC @ ERGC 3:54 Thurs. 9/28 Girls Tennis vs Sage Creek 4:00 Thurs. 9/28 Girls Flag Football vs Scripps Ranch 4:30 Fri. 9/29 Boys Water Polo vs San Marcos @ Alga Norte 7:15 Support SDA Athletics! For a calendar of all Fall athletic events,  click here. Many teams are offering off-season camps and clinics Click here for more details. Yearbook Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85! Yearbooks  are on sale now for $85!  Pre-order yours now before prices go up on October 1!  They are available for purchase through  the webstore  or at the finance office. Seniors! 12th grade yearbook portraits are taken by Keane Studios. Only Keane Studio portraits are included in the yearbook for seniors. Seniors can schedule a session with Keane Studios now. They offer a variety of packages. Please visit their website for information.     https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Estudiantes de 12º grado  Los retratos del anuario de 12º grado son tomados por Keane Studios. Solo los retratos de Keane Studio están incluidos en el anuario para los estudiantes de 12º grado. Los estudiantes de 12º grado pueden programar una sesión con Keane Studios ahora. Ofrecen una variedad de paquetes. Visite su sitio web para obtener información.  https://www.keaneseniors.com/ Senior Dedication ads are now available for purchase Instructions for ordering are here  in English  and   Anuncios de dedicación  para estudiantes del grado doce están en venta. Las direcciones están aquí   en Español . Community News Dates to Remember: September 22:     Girls Volleyball @  Sambazon September 22:     Boys Water Polo Parents Night Out September 23:    Practice Digital SAT/Paper ACT September 28:    Girls Tennis @ Mendocino Farms September 28:    After school @ SDA- - Boys Water Polo hosts Kula Shaved Ice September 30:    End of Fall Campaign for SDA Foundation’s Mustang Fund October 2-8:   NEED SHOES & want to save $$? Cross Country @  Roadrunner Sports We are at 40% of our Fundraising Goal.  The Mustang Fund Needs  YOU ! Read  here to learn about the IMPACT you can make.

Friday, Sep 22 2023

Message from the Superintendent's Office

Good afternoon SDUHSD Community, Our September Board of Trustees meeting was held Tuesday night, and we welcomed five new student board representatives who took their oath of office for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations to Lauren Chemtob of Sunset High School, Eva Cole of San Dieguito Academy, Savannah Keith of Torrey Pines High School,  Eric Li of Canyon Crest Academy and Skyler Young of La Costa Canyon High School .  We also recognized student participants of “The Changers”, a Latino youth outreach program, in partnership with the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug-Free Youth, for their leadership and desire to make healthy changes in the community. These students participate in educating peers, community, and civic leaders on the physical and emotional dangers of smoking, vaping, marijuana, and other drug use. Additionally, at our Board meeting I shared that through the leadership of Tim Stiven at CCA and the San Diego International Sister Cities Association, we welcomed the ambassador Thomas Amollo from the Consul General of Kenya to an event celebrating “Youth Global Changemakers”. Fifteen students from CCA participated in the establishment of this sister city partnership by visiting Kenya on a humanitarian journey to launch the Maasai Education Center last spring.  As Superintendent, I am committed to making sure we take necessary steps to enhance our culture in which each and every student experiences academic success. We know that individual student success is realized when students feel that they are included, that they belong, they are safe, seen, heard, and respected. We will continue to work together in a peaceful and cooperative manner to strengthen this culture across all of our campuses. As a reminder all items from the Board Agenda can be found on the district website or directly  here . Thank you again for your ongoing support of our SDUHSD students. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend. Sincerely, Anne Staffieri, Ed.,D.

Friday, Sep 15 2023

Superintendent Update - Tropical Storm Hilary

Dear San Dieguito Families,   We are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Hilary as it moves through our region. At this time, all school districts in the county, including San Dieguito Union High School District, will be OPEN  tomorrow, with the exception of San Diego Unified School District, as they are choosing to delay their scheduled first day of school and will open on Tuesday. We will be operating all schools and programs within the San Dieguito Union High School District as usual on Monday. If there is any indication of a circumstance that would impact our normal school operations, we will notify you. Thank you for your ongoing support of our San Dieguito Union High School District students. We wish everyone continued safety throughout the weekend. Sincerely, Anne L. Staffieri, Ed.D. Superintendent

Sunday, Aug 20 2023

Message from the Superintendent's Office

Good morning SDUHSD Community, At the conclusion of a successful first week of the school year, I would like to share a few announcements. Last night, our governing board approved the appointments of Kathryn Freeman, currently the assistant principal at Pacific Trails Middle School, to become the assistant principal at Canyon Crest Academy. Additionally, Staci Ortiz-Davis, currently the English Department chair at Torrey Pines High School, was approved to become assistant principal at Diegueño Middle School. We congratulate both individuals on these new leadership positions which they will begin this month. As a reminder all items from the Board Agenda can be found on the district website or directly  here . As you may be aware, San Diego County may experience some intense weather this weekend because of Hurricane Hilary that has formed in the Pacific Ocean, just south of Baja California. Although forecasters say it’s likely to be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reaches our county, there is the potential for extreme weather such as high winds, flash flooding, rain, and thunderstorms. San Dieguito Union High School District will be monitoring the storm as it makes its way toward the region and will communicate with you through our regular channels if the storm has any impact on school facilities or operations. We care about our community and encourage you to  sign up for Alert San Diego  and visit the  County of San Diego website  to boost your personal preparedness for storms and flooding.  Thank you again for your ongoing support of our SDUHSD students. We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend. Sincerely, Anne Staffieri, Ed.,D. Superintendent

Friday, Aug 18 2023