Happy Friday Serra High!
First and foremost we want to thank all those in our community and beyond a Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all those that have served and those that are currently serving. You make us proud. My father served 37 years and I know the commitment from both those that serve, and those that are their families. We appreciate you.
There is no school this Wednesday in accordance with the holiday and therefore no Taking Care of Business Day on Wednesday as Serra will be closed.
We had an amazing Principals Coffee this morning and if you missed it here is the presentation for you to look at: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F9GLb73VPkVqWAzRGBfVWhPDlJBftcMMC6SgGQ6Tlec/edit?usp=sharing
It covers a lot so please take a look.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BLOG--NEW ITEMS IN COUNSELING, ATHLETICS AND $$$$$BOOSTERS$$$$$$ ETC!!! ALL CLASSES NOW HAVE REPRESENTATIVES!!! See last section
This past week, our student members of the Elevated Club collaborated to make a Red Ribbon Week presentation on the platform Artsteps, which is a site to create virtual art galleries.This presentation provides information about positive peer influences and coping mechanisms, substance abuse recovery stories, and mental health resources. The gallery is linked below.
Presentation Link: https://www.artsteps.com/view/5f909fc1c1dc5a3ba02ee760
CLUBS: THEY ARE UP AND RUNNING!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PAGE: https://serrahighschool.wixsite.com/serra-asb/clubs
Grading Policy:
SDUSD adopted an anti-racist grading policy. This policy is to be rolled out over the next 2 years. Serra High School already had this policy and we are the only one in Unified to do so at this point. We did this work 2 years ago after extensive research and professional development. Please refer to the student handbook for the policy. Most questions are around late work. Opportunities for redemption and remediation have always been a part of our policy. However there are deadlines. Those deadlines are before report periods. You can not in June say you would like to do assignments from October as you have already been issued a grade at the semester. Please follow the policy that is in the handbook. Nothing based on what the district has adopted changes our policy. It does however affect almost every other school in SDUSD because they are not doing what we have.
CALENDAR:
Monday: Nothing
Tuesday: Nothing
Wednesday: CLOSED for VETERAN'S DAY
Thursday: Nothing
Friday: Nothing
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!!!!!!!
AP TEST ORDERING: You must order NOW if you have a AP class now. If you have a class in the Spring a new link will come out.
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
Class of 2021 Boosters:--ANY CLASS/FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE--You don't have to be a Senior! I signed up and have never been disappointed!
Amazon Support for Serra: Holiday Shopping!!!!
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:
COUNSELING:
College and Financial Aid Application Workshops- Every Wednesday at 1:00pm https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/87092147428
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
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
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:
Class of 2023:
Class of 2024:
Have an amazing weekend!
Dr. Erica Renfree