Happy Friday Serra High!
TONS of things have been happening at Serra! I'm sure many of you have seen the news and are wondering "Are we actually going to reopen?"--its a little more complicated then what the news reports. Information on this is below.
CALENDAR:
Monday: Nothing
Tuesday: Athletic Meeting Season 1 : Link on Calendar
Wednesday: SDSU Presentation and Taking Care of Business OFFICE: 9-12 and Media Center: 1-4 (book/tech issues)
Thursday: Athletic Meeting Season 2: Link on Calendar
Friday: Report Card Day! Yes it counts!
Report Cards are THIS Friday!
Report Cards grades are this Friday. Yes, it counts so finish strong! THIS IS HALF WAY THROUGH THE COURSE (SO LIKE A SEMESTER GRADE).
AP TEST ORDERING: Last year we had approx. 900 tests ordered TODAY: 152!!!!!!! you must order NOW even if your class is in the Spring!
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING HANDOUT:
Families only need to order now IF kids are enrolled in Q1 or Q2 AP class. Q3 and Q4 starts later…
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: http://aptsusa.com/serra
Amazon Support for Serra:
Did you know there is a very simple way in which you can support Serra High? Did you know it requires you to do nothing other than what you do everyday. Shopping at Amazon donates a percentage to Serra when you shop through this link!: Just in time for the Holidays!
Yes we are having a yearbook and yes you can order it here:
REOPENING OF SCHOOL:
COUNSELING:
FAFSA support for senior students:
Cal-Soap (https://www.calsoapsandiego.org/) is an organization we partner with each year to support students with college applications and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This year they will be providing their services by meeting with Class of 2021 students individually over zoom to assist them with completing their FAFSA. If you would like your student to meet with a Cal-Soap rep to complete their FAFSA please submit Cal-Soaps application here: https://ucsd.mylacai.com/apply.php
We highly recommend every student take advantage of this opportunity
Class of 2021
FAFSA
If you have yet to complete your Financial Aid/Dream Act Application, please fill out the CalSoap Application to get a One-on-One meeting with a CalSoap rep to complete your FAFSA.
To attend college presentations:
Go to Serra website
Log in to Naviance through Clever
Select Colleges
Research Colleges
College Visits
Select colleges you are interested to hear more about
Attention Class of 2022 here are some amazing leadership opportunities!
CARSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Carson scholarship program is open to 11th grade students who have a 3.75 or higher GPA for the current school year and are involved in community service activities. You can find out more about this program here: https://carsonscholars.org/scholarships/
Serra High School can only nominate one student this year so we are asking for the following:
- A 200-250 word essay describing your experiences with community service and volunteering activities and what it has meant to you.
- You can use this form to fulfill this requirement or you can attach all documents to this form.
Nomination form and essay are due by end of day on Friday November, 13th.
You can access the Carson Scholarship form here: https://forms.gle/JXYCrtgBRnKbJNxL7
FREEDOM FOUNDATION
Unfortunately, Freedom Foundation trip to Washington DC has been canceled and we are on standby to get more information on a virtual trip.
ACE Mentoring:
PLEASE NOTE:
The next virtual meeting date will be on Tuesday, November 10th since November 3rd in Election day.
Nancy, Paul, Karen, Chris and Ryan
ATHLETICS:
Athletes, please remember to go online to goconquistadors.com to see information for the upcoming seasons.
On Wednesdays, from 9am to 12pm the front office will be excepting sports physicals and confirmation paperwork. These will still need to be collected as the school must have the original documents on file.
Class of 2021 Boosters:--ANY CLASS/FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE--You don't have to be a Senior!
LOGO WEAR--POSSIBLE LIMITED EDITION--THROWBACKS--ALMOST SOLD OUT!
The Foundation sells Serra LogoWear. Due to this possibly being the last year we are called "Serra High" you might want to pick up on this opportunity. You can purchase them by clicking: https://serrafoundation.square.site/
Heres what we have left:
Men's Short Sleeve T-Shirt: 7 left : XL - 5, 2XL-2
Men's Sweatshirt: 2 : XL - 2
Unisex Long Sleeve Blue T-Shirt: 3: Medium - 3
Woman's Short Sleeve T-Shirt: 1: Large - 1
Woman's Sweatshirts: 12: XS - 2. L - 3. XL - 7
FEEDBACK SURVEY:
We started a feedback form and we want you to feel you can use it.
FALL RESOURCE/ENRICHMENT GUIDE:
We have started an enrichment guide to help parents support their students. This is a living document meaning we will be adding to it regularly.
WIWMPK
What I Wish My Parents Knew
We hope you can join us for the next What I Wish My Parents Knew forum, Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 PM. You may register here: https://wiwmpk2020-2021.eventbrite.com/
Contact Shannon Stracener with any questions: sstracener@saysandiego.org
Class of 2021: Information will be coming out on a regular basis and usually Dr. Renfree puts it towards to the top her blog. However information can always be found here if not in the main blog section.
Class of 2022:If you are interested please contact me at erenfree@sandi.net.
Class of 2023: Myda Clark is in charge and her email is mydaclark@gmail.com.
Class of 2024:
