Update from HSHMC

Dear HSHMC families and friends,

We can't always get what we want... we want to get back to our campus. We want to physically reunite our students, staff and families. We know every one of you wants this as well. We miss each other in so many ways.

We want to return to a safe campus with reasonable confidence that we will not have to close our doors soon again. We, like many of you, watch the news to see the rise and fall in the spread of COVID 19. We see that areas of the country, including ours, show weeks of positive signs of COVID 19 containment, followed by a resurgence of the disease. We see restaurants, businesses, and even schools, opening and then being forced to close, causing untold disappointment and disruption. And we see pressure and argument from communities to reopen them again despite the fact that disease surges continue. We see people both taking precautions, such as social distancing and mask wearing, to prevent the spread; and, we see others making decisions not to do so. Most sadly, we each know people and families who have fallen ill to this terrible disease. And we know that each of us have faced major challenges adjusting our lifestyles, our jobs, our financial challenges and our learning.

Let me repeat, we want to return to a safe campus with reasonable confidence that we will not have to close our doors again. But we cannot rely on short-term positive trends in disease outbreaks, or the heavy pressure of our desires to reopen campus, or the decisions of other schools, to rush to a decision to do so. With the support of our Board of Directors, administrators, staff, and our parent advisory committee, we have committed to make any future decision to reopen campus based on a level of confidence that the surges in new outbreaks are behind us. We await the impact of effective vaccines and treatments. And when that occurs our reopening plans will be well thought out, well communicated and well organized. With current surge conditions, changes in weather and upcoming holidays that may result in families' and friends' increased contact risks, we do expect our campus to remain closed for at least the remainder of the semester. We are sharing this information to help you plan accordingly and to give you our best thinking. We promise you that we reexamine our options daily based on our commitment to consider safety first and when the time appears right to reconsider opening we will do so with readied excitement.

We can't always get what we want, but… together let us commit to try to give each other what we need. We have learned so much in the last 6 months about offering a quality education online. Our teachers are better supported and equipped. Our new attendance and reengagement teams are helping students who struggle to attend and to complete work through contacts, supports, safe home visits and contracts. Our education specialists are reinventing themselves to deliver the quality individual educational plans our students deserve. Our advisories and mentors are creating another opportunity to build relationships with each student in order to help manage the challenges of school and life. We have invested heavily in acquiring and using the best available technologies to facilitate teaching and learning. And we have tried our best to reach out to each family to make sure we address technology, social emotional or other needs that can promote student health and learning. We continue to reach out to you. How can we help? How can we better involve and inform you? How have we improved our partnerships with you and how can we do better? Please continue to inform us and connect with us through various opportunities regularly listed on our website at www.hshmc.org. We are excited to announce that we will soon be upgrading student computers and software such that the quality of what happens in our virtual classes continues to grow.

In other words, even though we are not yet ready to reopen our campus (which is what we want) our virtual online program is quickly gaining the same reputation for educational excellence and access that we earned with our campus-based program. Every student deserves the best that we can offer. We are providing a quality educational program and it is improving daily (which is what we need).

Stay safe, stay smart, stay engaged with us. Together we will better provide each other what we need.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ian Pumpian, CEO

Weekly School Bulletin

This Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 pm is our virtual Parent Advisory Group meeting. We hope to increase our membership each year and invite you to join this wonderful group of parents partnering with us to make HSHMC the best school in the universe. Our Parent Advisory Group helps to plan programs and activities that support our HSHMC students and families. If you would like to attend, please join us using the link below.

Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 pm

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/86915224484

Meeting ID: 869 1522 4484

Passcode: Parents

Also, this Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 pm is our Virtual Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night. All are welcome, however this session will be geared towards our current 12^th grade students and their parents as we focus on the fall college application process and financial aid. The link for the session is below. We will hold a second College Knowledge Night in the Spring for families of our juniors.

Virtual Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night

Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 pm

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/87253771571

Meeting ID: 872 5377 1571

Passcode: College

Our first quarter ends in two weeks on October 30. At this point, if your child is carrying an "I" (Incomplete) in any course, they could be at risk of failing by the end of the quarter if they do not act now to clear the incomplete. Please check your child's grades in PowerSchool to be sure they are completing their assignments on time and are not holding any incompletes. If you have not already made a parent account in PowerSchool and need help, please contact the school at 619-528-9070.

As we head towards the end of the quarter, we are excited to announce that HSHMC Spirit week is coming next week! Each day will have a spirited theme. We are excited to celebrate with our students and see what they come up with to join in the virtual fun. So that your children have time to be creative and plan, we wanted to share the themes now:

Monday – Proud to be a Surgeon Day (Wear Surgeon Gear, Facemasks, Scrubs)

Tuesday – Tacky Tourist Tuesday (Hawaiian Shirts, Nerd Attire, Mismatch)

Wednesday – Wacky Hat Wednesday (Baseball Caps, Beanies, Fedoras, Bucket Hats, etc)

Thursday – Throwback Thursday (Roaring 20's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's 90's, early 2000's)

Friday – Freaky Friday (Wear Halloween Makeup, Masks, Costumes, etc)

Another reminder - if you have not already submitted the Free or Reduced Lunch Application that is located under "Forms" on your PowerSchool account, please do so now. It is important that we have an application on file for every student, even if you don't think your child qualifies. If you need help filling out the form, please call the school at 619-528-9070 and we can help you fill out the form.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available on our website. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Enrollment Applications

Applications will be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year beginning November 2. The open enrollment period is November 2, 2020 through February 2, 2021. If the number of application exceeds available spaces, a lottery will determine application selection. Siblings of current students and children of sharp employees will be given priority in a lottery. Students will be notified of acceptance beginning in February, 2021. Students who are not accepted for the coming school year will be placed on a waiting list and notified as soon as space becomes available.

In addition to submitting an application, interested families must attend a "new student orientation" prior to February 2, 2021. If you have applied or will be applying, please plan to attend an orientation at HSHMC, Inc. On one of the following dates:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 – 5:30 PM*

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 – 5:30 PM*

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 – 5:30 PM*

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 – 5:30 PM*

*Due to covid-19 all of the 2021-2022 orientations will be virtual unless indicated otherwise.

Weekly School Bulletin

We have had several calls asking if school is open tomorrow, as it is Columbus day. Yes, HSHMC is open tomorrow and all classes are in session as usual.

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 pm for our Virtual Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night. All are welcome, however this session will be geared towards our current 12th grade students and their parents as we focus on the fall college application process and financial aid. The link for the session will be located on our website. We will hold a second College Knowledge Night in the Spring for families of our juniors.

If you have not done so already, please submit the Free or Reduced Lunch Application that is located under "Forms" on your PowerSchool account. It is important that we have an application on file for every student, even if you don't think your child qualifies. If you need help filling out the form, please call the school at 619-528-9070 and we can help you fill out the form.

If your children need food, a nutritious breakfast and lunch is available for pickup Monday-Friday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm from our designated pick up location at Wilson Middle School (3838 Orange Ave, 92105), or any of the 82 meal pick-up locations throughout the district. A link to the other locations is available on our website (https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/covid19/resources/food-services).

You child's health and wellness are very important to us. HSHMC is committed to supporting the mental and emotional wellness of our students as these barriers can impact student success. Access to community pupil mental health services and resources is made available through our website at www.hshmc.org.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available on our website. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Have a good week. Thank you

Weekly School Bulletin

We are now half-way through our first quarter (which ends on October 30).At this point, if your child is carrying an "I" (Incomplete) in any course, they could be at risk of failing by the end of the quarter if they do not act now to clear the incomplete. Please check your child's grades in PowerSchool to be sure they are completing their assignments on time and are not holding any incompletes. If you have not already made a parent account in PowerSchool and need help, please contact the school at 619-528-9070.

All our teachers offer office hours to help support your child outside of the regular class time. If needed, please be sure your child is taking advantage of this extra opportunity to ensure that they are successful.In addition, your child's mentor is a great resource for additional support for both you and your child.

If you have not done so already, please submit the Free or Reduced Lunch Application that is located under "Forms" on your PowerSchool account. It is important that we have an application on file for every student, even if you don't think your child qualifies. If you need any help, please call the school at 619-528-9070 and we can help you fill out the form.

As a reminder, you can keep you and your family healthy this year by getting your flu shot now – it's the #1 way to prevent the flu! Please contact your healthcare provider to receive the vaccine, or visit our website for a link (www.sdiz.org) to Public Health Centers and other locations throughout the County that are offering flu vaccines.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available on our website HERE. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Weekly School Bulletin

If you have not done so already, please submit the Free or Reduced Lunch form that is located under "Forms" on your PowerSchool account. If you have not yet made your parent account or filled out the Free or Reduced Lunch Form, please complete both by October 1. If you need any help, please call the school at 619-528-9070 and we will be happy to assist you.

One of our many highlights from last week was the frog dissection that took place in our Anatomy and Physiology classes. Thank you to those who drove by school to pick up the dissection kits for your child. You really helped the success of this lab experience as we continue with our distance learning program.

We are already almost half-way through our first quarter (which ends on October 30).At this point, if your child is carrying an "I" (Incomplete) in any course, they could be at risk of failing by the end of the quarter if they do not act now to clear the incomplete. Please check your child's grades in PowerSchool to be sure they are completing their assignments on time and are not holding any incompletes. Again, If you have not already made a parent account in PowerSchool and need help, please contact the school at 619-528-9070.

As a reminder, you can keep you and your family healthy this year by getting your flu shot now – it's the #1 way to prevent the flu! Please contact your healthcare provider to receive the vaccine, or visit our website for a link (www.sdiz.org) to Public Health Centers and other locations throughout the County that are offering flu vaccines.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available HERE. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Have a good week. Thank you

2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

Our Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan is available at the link below.

https://www.hshmc.org/documents/lcp-2020-2021.pdf

Comments and suggestions can be submitted directly to Dr. Johnson via email at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Weekly School Bulletin

As a reminder, we are asking that every family create a parent account on PowerSchool in order to track your child's grades and attendance, and to easily access forms, surveys, and communications from us. The first form required from each family is our Free or Reduced Lunch form that is located under "Forms" on your PowerSchool account. If you have not yet made your parent account or filled out the Free or Reduced Lunch Form, complete both by October 1. If you need any help, please call the school at 619-528-9070 and we will be happy to assist you.

As we all continue to distance learning as a means to keep everyone healthy and safe from COVID-19, we want to remind you that every year, 200,000 Americans are hospitalized due to complications from the flu. The CDC recommends that people 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu. You can keep you and your family healthy this year by getting your flu shot now – it's the #1 way to prevent the flu! Please contact your healthcare provider to receive the vaccine, or visit our website for a link (www.sdiz.org) to Public Health Centers and other locations throughout the County that are offering flu vaccines.

We are looking forward to another good week together. If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Principal's Office Hours

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/82553847733

Meeting ID: 825 5384 7733
Passcode: HSHMC

I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

As a reminder, we are asking that every family create a parent account on PowerSchool in order to track your child's grades and attendance, and to easily access forms, surveys, and communications from us. If you have not yet made your parent account, please do so now. We mailed out your access codes and directions on how to create your account last week. In addition, your child's mentor has the access codes you need to create the account and can help you as well.

Once you have created your PowerSchool account, our next request is to ask you to please log in and click on forms where you will find our Free or Reduced Lunch form that we need filled out for each family. We will be using our own form this year, instead of the District form used in the past. Thank you for completing this as soon as possible, but no later than October 1.

Thank you for making sure your child is on time for each scheduled session. Attendance will be taken during the first 15 minutes of each Zoom class session and you will be notified if your child is not in attendance. If your child needs to be absent for any Zoom session, please call the school ahead of time at 619-528-9070 to report the absence.

Our upper division students begin their Monday college and internship classes this week. Please make sure they check PowerSchool to be sure they are ready to log on to Canvas at their scheduled class time.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available below. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Principal's Office Hours

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/82553847733

Meeting ID: 825 5384 7733
Passcode: HSHMC

We look forward to another good week together at HSHMC.

Thank you

Weekly School Bulletin

Thank you for everything you did to help us create a very special and successful first week of distance learning. It was wonderful to reconnect and engage with over 98% of our students and families. We hope to engage 100% this week! If you or your child needs any help getting connected, please call the school at 619-528-9070 so we can help you resolve any issues you may be having.

Please make sure your child is on time for each scheduled session. Attendance will be taken during each Zoom class session and you will be notified if your child is not in attendance. If your child needs to be absent for any Zoom session, please call the school at 619-528-9070 to report the absence.

This year, we are asking that every family create a parent account on PowerSchool in order to track your child's grades and attendance, and to easily access forms, surveys, and communications from us. If you have not yet made your parent account, we will be mailing the access codes home to you this week with directions on how to create your account. In addition, your child's mentor has the access codes you need to create the account and can help you as well.

If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The Zoom link is available below. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Principal's Office Hours

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/82553847733

Meeting ID: 825 5384 7733

Passcode: HSHMC

Have a great week!

Weekly School Bulletin

If you were unable to join us for our informational webinar last week, a recording of that session is now available on our website HERE. We hope you will find it informative and that it will help you support your child during this time of distance learning. We are all in this together and your partnership is invaluable.

Classes begin, August 31. Students are required to log in to their courses at their scheduled class times. As a reminder, there are no college classes or internship classes on Monday and Wednesday this week so students will be in their regular courses all week. Please make sure your child is on time for each scheduled session. Attendance will be taken during each Zoom class session and you will be notified if your child is not in attendance. If your child needs to be absent for any Zoom session, please call the school at 619-528-9070 to report the absence.

If your child experiences any any technical issues, please contact our technology team at hshmctech@hshmc.org so that we can help resolve any issues immediately.

We are here to help. If you have questions, or just want to touch base, I am holding Principal's Office Hours via Zoom at 9:00 am each day this week (Mon-Fri). The Zoom link is available below. I can also be reached by email anytime at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Principal's Office Hours Zoom Link:

Principal's Office Hours:

https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/89760660397

Meeting ID: 897 6066 0397

Passcode: HSHMC2020

As a reminder, next Monday, September 7, school will be closed for Labor Day.

Here's to a wonderful week and a new school year together. Remember, even though we are learning from a distance right now, we are still family.

​HSHMC PARENT INFORMATION WEBINAR

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

5:30 PM

Please join us via Zoom for an informational webinar with everything you need to know to support your child's success

as they get ready to begin the new school year with us on Monday, August 31.

Not able to attend? No worries! Here is the link to the archived webinar:

August 27th Parent Webinar

2020-21 HSHMC Info for Parents

Dear HSHMC Families,

Welcome to the new 2020-2021 school year at HSHMC!

We hope you are doing well and staying safe. In preparation for the First Day of School ONLINE on Monday, August 31, we have put together specific school supplies for each student based on the courses they will be taking. In addition, each student who has not already checked out a Chromebook from HSHMC will be provided one from HSHMC. Log in credentials and instructions will also be provided. We are asking HSHMC families to please drive by the school to pick up their supplies according to the following schedule:

9^th Grade – Tuesday, August 25 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

10^th Grade – Tuesday, August 25 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

11^th Grade – Wednesday, August 26 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

12^th Grade – Wednesday, August 26 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Thursday, August 27 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am - Makeup Day (For those who cannot make it at their assigned time)

If you have more than one HSHMC student, please use the schedule according to your oldest child so you only have to come by once. For example, if you have a 9^th grader and an 11^th grader, please use the pick up on the day scheduled for the 11^thgrader.

On the day of pickup, please drive into the school's driveway where you will see a tent and signs for pickup. A staff member will place the supplies in the trunk of your car to limit contact and practice social distancing.

In addition, here is some important information for your review and attention:

School Calendar – we hope you will find this useful to mark special school days and holidays in advance.

Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application Packet – We ask that all students please fill this form out whether or not you believe that your child qualifies for free or reduced price meals. If you have more than one child attending HSHMC, please only fill out one form and include each child on that form. (Returning students: please note that a new form must be filled out each year).

The Free and Reduced Price Meal Application must be completed by going HERE.

Health and Wellness - You child's health and wellness are very important to us. HSHMC is committed to supporting the mental and emotional wellness of our students as these barriers can impact student success. Access to community pupil mental health services and resources is made available through our website at https://www.hshmc.org/mental-health-wellness.

We look forward to welcoming all of you to HSHMC very soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sheri Johnson

Principal, Operations and Communication

FALL ELECTIVE OPTIONS - CHOOSE NOW!

We are looking forward to school starting up again on Monday, August 31. We are busy working on your schedules and need to know if you would like to add an elective to your schedule. We are offering Integrated Art, PE, Spanish 1, Spanish 3, and Cooking as electives.

If you are interested in adding an elective to your schedule, you must fill out the attached form NOW!

Here is the link:

https://forms.gle/xzPyWMX1ftv6RYyr9

Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Template (2020-21)

HSHMC is seeking feedback from our community on our Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan as we prepare for the 2020-21 school year. The plan can be found here:

HSHMC Draft LCP Document

LCP Presentation for Parents

Comments and suggestions can be submitted directly to Dr. Johnson via email at sjohnson@hshmc.org.

Weekly School Bulletin

We are so pleased to see our students doing such a great job attending their online summer courses and required Zoom sessions. To help students and families navigate the mandatory Zoom sessions each week, the schedule of the sessions is still posted on our website at www.hshmc.org. As we finish up the last two weeks of the summer session, we appreciate you supporting your child's success by making sure they are attending all mandatory Zoom sessions. Students who do not attend as required may be at risk of failing their summer courses.

If your child needs a Chromebook, or assistance with Chromebook related issues, our tech team will be on site from 12:00-3:00 pm on Wednesdays to help. Please email or text in advance at: hshmctech@hshmc.org or 619-630-0921.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a good week and stay well.

Summer School Zoom Schedule

Dear HSHMC Families,

Below is the schedule for summer school class Zoom sessions. Students, please make note of the days and times that your course(s) will meet via Zoom. Teachers will share the link to Zoom sessions via Canvas, email, and/or Remind app.

Weekly School Bulletin

Monday, July 6, our second 3-week summer courses begin. Students should log on to Canvas in the morning to check into their classes. To help students and families navigate the mandatory Zoom sessions each week, we have posted a schedule of the Zoom sessions on our website HERE. Thank you for supporting your child's success by making sure they are attending all mandatory Zoom sessions. Students who do not attend as required may be at risk of failing their summer courses.

If your child needs a Chromebook, or assistance with Chromebook related issues, our tech team will be on site from 12:00-3:00 pm on Wednesdays in Room 105 to help. Please email or text in advance at: hshmctech@hshmc.org or 619-630-0921.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am still available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a great week.

Weekly School Bulletin

This Thursday is the last day of our first 3-week courses and the midway point for our 6-week-courses. Our second 3-week courses begin on Monday, July 6.

There is no summer school this Friday, due the 4th of July holiday.

Remember, to help students and families navigate the mandatory Zoom sessions each week, we have posted a schedule of the Zoom sessions on our website HERE. Thank you for supporting your child's success by making sure they are attending all mandatory Zoom sessions. Students who do not attend as required may be at risk of failing their summer courses.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am still available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website HERE and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a wonderful week and enjoy a safe 4th of July weekend.

Weekly School Bulletin

We had a great first week of summer school. We smoothed out technology issues, enhanced our online security measures, made sure all of our students were able to log into their courses, and saw amazing attendance! Remember, to help students and families navigate the mandatory Zoom sessions for each course, we have posted a schedule of the Zoom sessions on our website at www.hshmc.org. Thank you for supporting your child's success by making sure they are attending all mandatory Zoom sessions. Students who do not attend as required may be at risk of failing their summer courses.

If you purchased Yearbook online, we will be handing them out at HSHMC this Tuesday, June 23 between 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Please drive by school to pick yours up. We will be outside to hand it to you so you don't have to get out of your car. There are still a few yearbooks available for purchase from HERE for $38. They won't last long, so please order yours now. We will not be accepting payments in person on Tuesday, so if you would like to buy one, please do so online now and pick it up on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am still available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a wonderful week.

Board Meeting 6/24 at 9am

This meeting is open to the public. For information about this meeting or for members of the public who require special accommodations to attend, contact Sheri Johnson at sjohnson@hshmc.org or call 619-528-9070 least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting documents can be found under the Notices section on this website.

Once you REGISTER HERE, you will be sent a link to join us on Zoom for any of the ongoing days and times offered.

Weekly School Bulletin

Monday, June 15, 2020, students are expected to log in to Canvas (our new online learning platform) where they will find the classes they registered for or are required to take for graduation. To access Canvas, students must log into Clever using their HSHMC Google Account and then click on Canvas. In addition, to help students and families navigate the mandatory Zoom sessions for each course, we have posted a schedule of the Zoom sessions on our website at www.hshmc.org. The links to the sessions will be provided directly to students by their teachers.

With the use of the Zoom application for our face-to-face instruction and meeting times with our students, we hope you will continue to help reinforce our expectations that students using Zoom should be dressed appropriately for summer school and their actions while in the group setting should be respectful and non-disruptive as well.

As we move into summer, if your child needs technology or Wifi, please complete the form below on immediately so we can help resolve that:

https://bit.ly/hshmclaptop1

HSHMC will be observing Juneteenth as a holiday this Friday, therefore there will be no classes or meetings.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am still available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Welcome to Summer with HSHMC – Have a great week.

Virtual Graduation 2020

Thank you for all who tuned in! The graduation is still available to watch at the link below:

HSHMC Virtual Graduation 2020 Homepage

Weekly School Bulletin

Thank you for all your support as we have all worked together to complete the 2019-2020 school year. Finishing the year strong, through all the challenges and unprecedented times, gives us much to celebrate.

To begin, the link to HSHMC's Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation is now available on our website at www.hshmc.org. We hope you will join us tomorrow, Monday, June 8 at 5:00 pm as we honor our graduates.

We will be celebrating our 8^th graders as they promote from middle school to high school on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 pm. The link for the promotion will also become available on our website.

On Thursday, June 11, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm our graduates will be driving by HSHMC to pick up their diplomas and year books (yearbooks were included in their senior dues). Seniors coming by are asked to drive into the school's driveway where they will see a tent and signs for pickup. A staff member will place the diploma and yearbook in the trunk of their car to limit contact and practice social distancing.

Yearbooks are also now available for purchase for $38 through the link below. Once you purchase a yearbook for your child, you will be emailed a form to sign up for a time to drive by HSHMC to pick it up.

HSHMC Yearbook Purchase

Summer School begins online on Monday, June 15. The course(s) your child is taking is now listed in PowerSchool. Students taking summer school courses are expected to log in on Monday, June 15. Students must log into Clever using their HSHMC Google Account and then click on Canvas. Canvas is a new learning platform that we are now using for our distance learning. The summer courses that students have been registered for in PowerSchool will show up in their Canvas account. Instructions for logging on are also being mailed home to families this week. Your child's grades will still continue to be available to you through PowerSchool.

The partnership between HSHMC and your family is very important. That is why your feedback is extremely valuable. Please complete the survey linked below to share with us about your student's experience during distance learning. We hope to learn much from you as we work to understand areas of success, as well as areas where we can provide further support.

Survey: Distance Learning Feedback

Enquesta: Aprendizaje a Distancia en Español

Again, thank you for partnering with us in the education of your child!

Distance Learning Feedback

Dear HSHMC Families,

As you know, the partnership between HSHMC and your family is an important one. That is why your feedback is extremely valuable. Please complete the survey linked below to share with us about your student's experience during distance learning. We hope to learn much from you as we work to understand areas of success, as well as areas where we can provide further support. Thank you!

Survey: Distance Learning Feedback

Enquesta: Aprendizaje a Distancia en Español

Order Your Yearbook!

The 2019-2020 Yearbooks are on their way! Order yours here:

HSHMC 2019-2020 Yearbook Purchase

You will be contacted for pick up dates later this month!

Weekly School Bulletin

Our students have continued to do an amazing job logging on and learning with us. Let's finish the school year strong with everyone participating this week and completing their work before the last day of school on Tuesday, June 9^th.

Summer school starts on Monday, June 15^th. Please be sure your child has signed up. If they have not already done so, please remind them they can register here on our website or from the email was sent directly to your them. We look forward to all our HSHMC students joining in with us this summer. We are offering several enrichment courses, including Spanish and Integrated Art, which are both required courses needed to graduate from HSHMC. Since we do not always offer these two courses during the regular school year, summer school is a great time to help students meet these requirements. In addition, we are excited to offer cooking and PE classes, along with many other courses.

The pre-recorded graduation ceremony to honor our seniors will be released for viewing on Monday, June 8 at 5:00 pm. And, the pre-recorded promotion celebration for our 8^th graders will be released on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 pm. We hope your family and loved ones will enjoy sharing in this special time with all of us.

If you have any questions, or just want to touch base, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a wonderful week! Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

Thank you for continuing to encourage your child to participate in our online learning. Our students are doing an amazing job logging on with us each week. Let's keep the momentum going and finish the school year strong with everyone participating.

Our online summer school plans were mailed to you last week. The information and the link to the registration form can also be found here:

HSHMC Summer 2020 Information

We look forward to all our HSHMC students joining in with us this summer. We are offering several enrichment courses, including Spanish and Integrated Art, which are both required courses needed to graduate from HSHMC. Since we do not always offer these two courses during the regular school year, summer school is a great time to help students meet these requirements. In addition, we are excited to offer cooking and PE classes, along with many other courses. Please be sure your child signs up this week!

The pre-recorded graduation ceremony to honor our seniors will be released for viewing on Monday, June 8 at 5:00 pm. And, the pre-recorded promotion celebration for our 8^th graders will be released on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 pm. We hope your family and loved ones will enjoy sharing in this special time with all of us.

If you have not already done so, please use our online registration to complete the paperwork required to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year. This will confirm your enrollment for next year and verify that we have current contact information. If you need assistance, please call 619-528-9070 and Ms. Rivas will help you with complete the online registration. If you know other families who have children interested in joining our HSHMC family, we are still accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. Applications are available on our website.

Remember, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a great week! Thank you.

Online Summer School Information

HSHMC's summer session begins on Monday, June 15 and ends on Thursday, July 23. Summer School will be completely online. We are offering several enrichment courses, including Spanish and Integrated Art, which are both required courses needed to graduate from HSHMC. Since we do not always offer these two courses during the regular school year, summer school is a great time to help students meet these requirements.

Below is a list of the courses offered online for summer. Courses are either three or six weeks long, and students can sign up for two courses per session. The summer school registration has been emailed to your child so they can sign up using our online registration form. The link to the registration form can also be found HERE. Students planning to attend summer school online must complete the registration form by Friday, May 29, 2020.

6-Week Session - June 15 - July 23

-U.S. Government/Economics (Incoming Seniors only)

-Modern U.S. History

-Modern World History

-Statistics

-Trigonometry

-HED155 Realities of Nutrition (College Class)

-POSC 121: Intro to US Government & Politics (College Class)

3-Week Session - June 15 - July 2 3-Week Session - July 6 - July 23

-Integrated Arts - Integrated Arts - Learn more about Art class with Ms. E!

-Cooking - Cooking

-Physical Education - Physical Education - Learn more with this video from Dr. Bonine!

-English - English

-Spanish 1 - Spanish 2

-Spanish 3 - Spanish 4

Weekly School Bulletin

Thank you for continuing to encourage your child to participate in our online learning. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns so we can help keep every student connected and learning with us.

Information about our online summer school plans are being mailed out this week. The information will also be posted on our website. The registration form to sign up for summer courses will be sent to your child's email. The form can also be accessed from the link below:

HSHMC Summer School 2020

We look forward to all our HSHMC students joining in with us this summer!

Seniors will be picking up their caps and gowns Tuesday and Wednesday between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. When seniors arrive, they should drive into the school's driveway where they will see a tent and signs for pickup. A staff member will place their item in the truck of their car to limit contact and maintain social distancing practices.

We are actively working on the pre-recorded graduation ceremony to honor our seniors. It will be released for viewing on June 8 at 5:00 pm. We are excited to announce that we are also creating a pre-recorded promotion celebration for our 8^th graders that will be released on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 pm.

If you have not already done so, please use our online registration to complete the paperwork required to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year. This will confirm your enrollment for next year and verify that we have current contact information. If you need assistance, please call 619-528-9070 and Ms. Rivas will help you with complete the online registration. If you know other families who have children interested in joining our HSHMC family, we are still accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. Applications are available on our website.

It has been so wonderful to connect with several of you via Zoom during our Chief's office hours. Remember, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a great week! Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

We are looking forward to another amazing week of students logging in and participating in our online learning. If your child has not yet joined in, we ask that you strongly encourage them to do so. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns so we can help get every student connected and learning with us.

The time is now to register for the fall at HSHMC! If you have not already done so, please use our online registration to complete the paperwork required for the 2020-2021 school year. This will confirm your enrollment for next year and verify that we have current contact information. If you need assistance, please call 619-528-9070 and Ms. Rivas will help you with complete the online registration.

If you know other families who have children interested in joining our HSHMC family, we are still accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. Applications are available on our website.

We are working on summer school plans now and will be sending out more information soon. In the meantime, if your child is interested in taking our College Nutrition class this summer, please ask them to contact Mrs. Rotell at aallen@hshmc.org.

Remember, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register from our website under Chief's Office Hours and I will send you the link to join in.

Have a great week! Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

We had an amazing week last week with about 80% of our students logging in and participating in our online learning. If your child has not yet joined in, we ask that you strongly encourage them to do so. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns so we can help get every student connected and learning with us.

Our new Physical Education course starts this week. Students taking the course will be logging their physical activities and participating in virtually-led workouts with their teacher. If your child has not already signed up and would like to take the class and earn PE credit, students can sign up via this form:

Virtual PE Class Signup

The time is now to register for the fall at HSHMC! If you have not already done so, please remember to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year so that we can confirm your enrollment for next year and verify that we have current contact information. If you need assistance, please call 619-528-9070 and Ms. Rivas will help you with complete the online registration.

We are working on summer school plans now and will be sending out more information soon. In the meantime, if your child is interested in taking our College Nutrition class this summer, please ask them to contact Mrs. Rotell at aallen@hshmc.org.

Remember, I am available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. To reach me there, simply register by filling out this form:

Office Hours with the Chief

Board Meeting 5/7/20 9AM

This meeting is open to the public. For information about this meeting or for members of the public who require special accommodations to attend, contact Sheri Johnson at sjohnson@hshmc.org or call 619-528-9070 least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting documents can be found under the Notices section on this website.

Once you REGISTER HERE, you will be sent a link to join us on Zoom for any of the ongoing days and times offered.

Virtual Physical Education Course

Today, we added a new Physical Education course that your child can enroll in! The students taking the course will be logging their physical activities and participating in virtually-led workouts with their teacher. If your child would like to take the class and earn PE credit, please have them sign up at the link below

Virtual PE Class Signup

Students may also email Mrs. Matuk at rmatuk@hshmc.org

If your child is already participating in our online platform, great! If not, please encourage them to begin doing so tomorrow. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, Dr. Johnson is available online via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. You may register for Chief's Hours at this link: Office Hours Signup

English Courses

For the remainder of this semester, English is being embedded into the science and social studies classes. Our English teachers will be working with the science and social studies classes your children are enrolled in to monitor students' grades in English as well. If your child wants any additional English, there is an enrichment course that they can participate in. Students have found this to be a very rewarding experience over the past few weeks. We will be in touch with you regularly as we work to smooth out the courses and experiences.

Weekly School Bulletin

Starting Tuesday April 27th, all HSHMC students are expected to be back in school through our virtual online learning platform, PowerSchool Learning (PSL) . Students can access PSL through the Clever portal linked under the Students section on the school's website.

Students holding incompletes from first or second semester must make clearing those incompletes a priority. In addition, please be sure your child logs on to their PowerSchool Learning for directions on their current classes and coursework. College classes and enrichment courses are continuing as well. We are also offering an Art course that students can take by contacting Mrs. Rotell at aallen@hshmc.org. If your child still needs technology or Wifi, please see our post regarding technology immediately so we can help resolve.

For the remainder of this semester, English is being embedded into the science and social studies classes. Our English teachers will be working with the science and social studies classes your children are enrolled in to monitor students' grades in English as well. If your child wants any additional English, there is an enrichment course that they can participate in. Students have found this to be a very rewarding experience over the past few weeks. We will be in touch with you regularly as we work to smooth out the courses and experiences.

With the use of the Zoom application for our face-to-face instruction and meeting times with our students, we hope you will help reinforce our expectations that students using Zoom should be dressed appropriately for school and their actions while in the group setting should be respectful and non-disruptive as well.

We are now offering School Chief's Office Hours online for HSHMC parents. Dr. Johnson will be on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Come say hello, ask questions, share concerns, or just join in the conversation. To join in, please register on our website and a link to join Zoom for all of the ongoing days and times offered will be emailed to you.

All of us at HSHMC continue to miss all of you. Your safety and health remain our number one priority and we hope that you and your family are doing well as our community continues to experience the impact of the Coronavirus. Please remember that there are many sites across the county set up to provide school-aged children with breakfast and lunch. A list of those locations can be found on our website.

We are in this together and we are here for you as you stay safe and stay home.

CAHELP - Notice of Virtual Public Hearing - May 8, 2020

Link to Notice

Notice is hereby given that a virtual public hearing will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance will be members of the California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions Joint Powers Authority (CAHELP JPA) Governance Council. The purpose of the meeting is to review/approve the following items:

• Desert/Mountain SELPA Local Plan
• Desert/Mountain SELPA Annual Service Plan
• Desert/Mountain SELPA Annual Budget Plan
• Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA Local Plan
• Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA Annual Service Plan
• Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA Annual Budget Plan

Members of the community are invited to attend the meeting remotely. Instructions on how to remotely access the meeting will be included with the meeting agenda and posted on the website no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Written public comments can also be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing Jamie Adkins. All written comments must be received no later than 8:00 a.m. on May 8, 2020, in order to be presented to the council.

Technology & Meal Resources

We have put together a PowerSchool Learning page with information for students, families and teachers on tips and best practices regarding distance learning. The link below will direct you to this resource page.

https://bit.ly/hshmcdistancelearning

Please prepare now to ensure your child has a computer device and access to the internet prior to the April 27th online school start date. Follow the steps below if you would like to borrow a computer from the school for your student to engage in distance learning.

Laptop Loan Program

Step 1: If your student does not have a computer at home to participate in online learning, please complete this request form: https://bit.ly/hshmclaptop1

Step 2: The available date and times for picking up a laptop will be provided on the form, and a staff member will call to confirm pickup.

Step 3: On the day of pickup, please drive into the school's driveway where you will see a tent and signs for pickup. A staff member will place the laptop in the trunk of your car to limit contact and practice social distancing.

Options for families that need Internet at home.

Option 1 Cox Connect2Compete

Call 1-855-825-1466 to apply for service and schedule install.

Option 2 Charter Spectrum Free WiFi

Call 1-844-488-8395 to apply for service and schedule install.

Food Service For Students

Please visit San Diego Unified School District's resource website with up to date food service centers for students.

SDUSD Food Service Website

Links moved to Clever

You may notice that student and staff links to school applications and websites have been removed. Staff and students can now access these through Clever by using their school email to login.

A COVID 19 UPDATE FROM HSHMC CEO

Below is an update from our CEO regarding recent school efforts.

1586891547_CEO Covid19 Update English.pdf

1586891554_CEO Covid19 Update Espanol.pdf

Information on School Virtual Start April 27th

HSHMC GET READY…….

Starting MONDAY, APRIL 27, all HSHMC students are expected to participate in our online learning platform.

Please review the attached information regarding the school's virtual re-opening on April 27th.

1586807121_April 27 Start Info to Families - 4-13-20.pdf

Cuyamaca Courses Resume Online 3/23

Video messages from teachers

Dear HSHMC Family,

In this time apart, our teachers would like to share some love to our students. We have created a space for teachers to share messages with students, and where students can also reply. Click the link below to access our Flipgrid video responses. Students will need to use their @hshmc.org Google account to reply.

https://flipgrid.com/80db4a43

Day of Understanding Keynote Speaker on The Voice

Cedrice, 2019 Day of Understanding Keynote speaker, wows the judges on The Voice! Watch to find out the team she is on!

Weekly Voice Bulletin

Our third blood drive of the year is this Tuesday, March 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas at the front desk if you are interested in donating.

Please see our website for updates and information on Covid-19. At this time, HSHMC is open and has no change in plans or programs. We continue to discuss with students appropriate prevention techniques.

This Thursday, March 12, is our Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night. This session will be geared towards our current 11^th grade students and their parents as we focus on what to anticipate during the senior year at HSHMC and how to prepare for the college application process.

Please remind your child that students at HSHMC are not allowed to watch movies or play games on their cell phones during class time. Students who do not follow this policy will be asked to turn their phone in to an administrator. Please note that students are NOT in class during their ten-minute passing periods at 9:25 am and 1:25 pm, along with lunch from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. To support student learning, unless it is an emergency, if you need to reach your child we ask that you use these passing period and lunch times to text or call so that students are not interrupted during class time.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week - Thank you!

2020 LCAP Family Surveys

To continue to inform and involve parents and guardians in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey.

For more information about the LCAP. Please review the informational presentations linked below.

• LCAP Information Presentation English
• LCAP Information Presentation Spanish
• LCFF Budget Overview for Parents
• Health Sciences High & Middle College LCAP Information Page

Survey links:

• Health Sciences High & Middle College LCAP Survey - English
• Health Sciences High & Middle College LCAP Survey - Spanish

Weekly School Bulletin

Reminder for seniors: The deadline for the FAFSA is March 2 by midnight.

A scholarship workshop on Mondays in room 202 from 3:10-4:10 started today. It is not too late to join. Students should check in with Ms. Peña for more information.

SAT prep classes begin this week on Wednesday, March 4 in room 203 from 3:10 to 4:40. See Ms. Peña for more information.

Our 8^th through 10^th graders will be taking the PSAT this Thursday, March 5.

Next week, Thursday, March 12, is our Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night. This session will be geared towards our current 11^th grade students and their parents as we focus on what to anticipate during the senior year at HSHMC and how to prepare for the college application process.

Our third blood drive of the year is next Tuesday, March 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas at the front desk if you are interested in donating.

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found at www.hshmc.org/lcap. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found here. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

Our 8^th through 10^th graders will be taking the PSAT next Thursday, March 5.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, February 29, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week. Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

Our annual Family Math Night is this Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm. We hope you are coming to join us for food, games, and math fun organized by our students. Please RSVP here:

RSVP Here: Family Math Fun Night, Feb 20 @5:30pm

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, February 22, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week. Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

ASB is still selling Valentine Grams. The Valentine Grams are $1.00 each. Sales end this Wednesday, February 13^th.

Mark your calendars for our annual Family Math Night, Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm. Please note that the date was changed from the original date of February 28. We hope you will come join us for food, games, and math fun organized by our students. Please RSVP Here:

RSVP Here: Family Math Fun Night, Feb 20 @5:30pm

Please remember that you can check your child's grades at any time on PowerSchool. If you need any help with how to log on to PowerSchool from our website, we are here to help. As you check grades, please note that if your child has an Incomplete ("I") in any course, he or she is required to make a formal plan with their teacher and attend Academic Recovery (A/R) during lunch and/or after school from 3:00-4:00 pm until the incomplete is cleared. Students who do not make an effort to clear their incompletes are at risk of failing the course.

As a reminder, there is no school this Friday, February 14 or Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents Day. Please note that this also means we will not have Saturday School this Saturday. Saturday School will resume next Saturday, February 22.

Have a great week. Thank you!

Weekly School Bulletin

Semester 1 Report Cards have been mailed home. Please note, if your child has an Incomplete ("I") in any course, he or she is required to make a formal plan with their teacher and attend Academic Recovery (A/R) during lunch and/or after school from 3:00-4:00 pm until the incomplete is cleared. Students who do not make an effort to clear their incompletes are at risk of failing the course.

ASB will be selling Valentine Grams starting on Wednesday, February 5. The Valentine Grams are $1.00 each. Sales end on February 13^th.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, February 8, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week!

Weekly School Bulletin

Our 2nd semester started today. Be sure to ask your child about their new schedules including their college classes and internships. 1^st semester grades will be mailed home by the end of this week. If your child has an incomplete from semester one, they are expected to attend tutoring at lunch and after school until all incompletes are cleared.

Please note that our open enrollment application period ends this Friday, January 31 for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have not submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8^th grade HSMS student, please do so before Friday. Also, if you have friends interested in applying to our school for next year, please remind them to apply before Friday as well.

Our quarterly Parent Advisory Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, January 30 at 5:30 pm. Please join in with other HSHMC parents for a discussion about our school's goals and upcoming family events. Dinner will be served.

This Friday, January 31, dismissal is at 12:30 pm as usual, but our building will be closing early at 1:00 pm that day so that our staff can attend a professional development session off campus. No students will be able to remain on campus after 1:00 pm. Please make arrangements now to be sure your child will be picked up by 1:00 pm.

There is NO Saturday School this Saturday, February 1. The next Saturday School will be on February 8 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan now to send your child to Saturday School on February 8 if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Thank you and have a great week.

Weekly School Bulletin

Mid-Terms are scheduled for this Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. Both these days are early release days at 12:30 pm for both the MS and the HS. The SWAG lab is available for tutoring on Thursday until 3:00 pm.

This Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 pm is our last new student orientation for new families applying for 9^th through 12^th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation. Please also note that our open enrollment application period ends January 31. If you have not already submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8^th grade HSMS student applying to the high school, please do so before the January 31 deadline.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, January 25, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Next Friday, January 31, dismissal is at 12:30 pm as usual, but our building will be closing early at 1:00 pm that day so that our staff can attend a professional development session off campus. No students will be able to remain on campus after 1:00 pm.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

This Wednesday, January 15^th, is our Annual Day of Understanding. We will be heading to the San Diego Convention Center for a special conference-style day created to support our school-wide conversations about identity and acceptance. This field study is mandatory for all students. Students who do not attend, will be expected to attend the next Saturday School to make up their absence. Please be sure your child arrives on time to school by 8:00 am as we will be leaving school by bus promptly at 8:10 am to head to the convention center. We will return to HSHMC for lunch and to complete the rest of our school day as usual.

This Thursday (January 16) is Family Fun Night! Come join us for fun as we provide free barber cuts for our students from the amazing Clipper Crew, play games, win prizes and enjoy some pizza together. Barber Cuts are on a first-come, first-serve basis between 2:00 and 7:00 pm. RSVP Here!

The High School ASB winter dance is this Friday, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at the Mission Valley Hilton. Tickets are on sale all week for $20 per ticket. If your child plans to bring a guest from outside the school, they must complete a permission slip which is available at the front desk.

Please note the following reminders:

* There is no Saturday School scheduled for this Saturday, January 18, 2020.

* There is no school next Monday, January 20, 2020 in honor of MLK Day.

* Next week is finals week with early dismissal at 12:30 pm on both Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24.

* On Friday, January 31, dismissal is at 12:30 pm as usual, but our building will be closing early at 1:00 pm that day so that our staff can attend a professional development session off campus. No students will be able to remain on campus after 1:00 pm.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

Parent Academy: Family Fun Night!

Please RSVP Here!

#QuitLying Campaign

On Thursday January 16th, Health Sciences will be joining the #quitlying campaign against E-Cigs and vaping products. To learn more about this effort, and how to have conversations with your students, please visit the link below.

E-Cig Parent Tip Sheet

Weekly School Bulletin

We were very happy to welcome back all our students today and enter the new year with our HSHMC family. 2020 is going to be a great year!

This Wednesday evening, we are taking our seniors to see the play Dear Evan Hansen at the Civic Theatre. They have been studying the play in English by reading the script, analyzing the characters, and learning about the elements of musical theatre. A permission slip was sent home with your senior and is required for attendance. The bus will leave HSHMC at 5:45 pm and will return to HSHMC at approximately 10:30 pm.

This Thursday, January 9th at 5:30 pm we are holding a new student orientation for new families applying for 9^th through 12^th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation. Please also note that our open enrollment application period ends January 31. If you have not already submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8^th grade HSMS student, please do so before the January 31 deadline.

We look forward to resuming Saturday School this Saturday, January 11, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Again, from our HSHMC home to yours, Happy New Year!

Weekly School Bulletin

The Candy Cane Grams fundraiser will continue through this Thursday, December 19. Students can purchase these candy cane grams for $1.00 each during lunch. The candy cane grams include a personalized message that will be delivered to anyone here at HSHMC.

It's HSHMC Spirit Week this week! Each day of the week has a spirited theme as follows:

Monday –Disney Day

Tuesday – Class Colors Day

Wednesday – Twin Day

Thursday – Pajama Day

Friday – Ugly Sweater Day

Our second blood drive of the year is this Tuesday, December 17 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas at the front desk if you are interested in donating.

With winter break upon us, our next Saturday School is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan now to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

This Friday is the last day of school before winter break. School will be dismissed at 12:35 pm School will resume on Monday, January 6^th.

From our HSHMC family to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year.

Shirley Hord Learning Team Award

Learning Forward, a professional learning association, has awarded the prestigious Shirley Hord Learning Team Award to our wonderful science PLC team! Join us in celebrating their collective efforts in improving collaborative professional learning, and their impact on our students.

Click the link below to view the official award announcement.

Shirley Hord Learning Team Award Announcement

About the award:

The Shirley Hord Teacher Learning Team Award honors a team of teachers that demonstrates excellence in professional learning. This annual award recognizes a school-based learning team that exhibits evidence of successful implementation of a cycle of continuous improvement that results in increased teaching effectiveness.

Weekly School Bulletin

Holiday candy grams will be on sale during lunch and after school starting this Tuesday, December 10th, for $1.00.

Cap and gown measurements for our seniors will be taken at school this Wednesday, December 11^th during lunch. Please remind your child so that they don't miss getting measured.

A group of our high school students will be going to see the play "A Christmas Carol" this Wednesday evening. Students attending brought home a permission slip for your approval which must be returned before they can attend. The bus will leave from HSHMC at 4:30 pm and will return to HSHMC at approximately 9:45 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rivas.

On Thursday, our juniors currently taking Government and Economics will be visiting the Downtown Court House.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, December 14, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Weekly School Bulletin

We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. It was wonderful to welcome back all our students to our HSHMC home today.

As our open enrollment application period continues, this Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 pm we are holding a new student orientation for new families interested in applying for 9^th through 12^th grade for the 2020-2021 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation as well.

RSVP Here For New Family Orientation Night

As a reminder, if your child is carrying an incomplete from Q1, please remind them they must make a plan with their teacher and are expected to attend tutoring during lunch and after school until all incompletes are cleared.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, December 7, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week – Thank you!

2019-2020 LCAP Updates

Below are links to each school's LCAP updates for the 2019-2020 school year. Further information and updates can be found on our LCAP page.

Health Sciences Middle School - LCAP

Health Sciences High and Middle College - LCAP

Open Enrollment Begins

We are excited to begin our open enrollment period for the 2020-2021 school year. Please access the link below to apply.

2020-2021 Online Application

Weekly School Bulletin

We are still collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods for our Thanksgiving Food Drive through this Thursday. Remember, students who bring in donations will receive a raffle ticket and entered into the raffle for a prize this Friday.

This Thursday, November 21 at 5:30 pm is our next regularly scheduled Parent Advisory Group meeting. We hope to increase our membership and invite you to join this wonderful group of parents partnering with us to make HSHMC the best school in the universe. This Thursday they will be packing up all the Thanksgiving food donations for distribution to 10 families and planning future events and activities to support our HSHMC students and families.

HSHMC is currently offering a FREE SAT prep course to all juniors so they can begin learning test-taking strategies as they prepare to take the test in the spring. The course runs from November through May and is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:10-4:40 in Room 203 at HSHMC. Please contact Ms. Peña at mpena@hshmc.org with any questions.

It is open enrollment time at HSHMC. We are now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year for grades 9-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2020. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! Click here to apply! And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

School will be closed next week, November 25 through November 29 for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, December 2.

From our home to yours, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

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This Thursday, November 14, our 10^th grade students will be going on a field study to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Permission slips were sent home because they will not be returning back to HSHMC until 5:45 pm. If you have not already signed and returned the permission slip, please send it in tomorrow with your child. Our 9^th grade students will also be going on a field study to visit SDSU and UCSD, but they will return prior to our normal 3:00 pm dismissal.

We are now collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by our Parent Advisory Group, National Honor Society and HOSA. The turkeys have already been donated and your food donations will be used to provide 10 families with a complete Thanksgiving meal. Boxes to collect donations are at front office. Students who bring in donations will receive a raffle ticket and entered into the raffle for a special prize.

It is open enrollment time at HSHMC. We are now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year for grades 9-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2020. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! Click here to apply. And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Our seniors will be taking their pictures this Tuesday, October 29 (for seniors with last names beginning in A-L) and Wednesday, Oct 30 (for seniors with last names beginning in M-Z). We will also have makeup pictures on Tuesday, October 29 for students in grades 8 - 11 who missed getting their pictures taken last week.

Students are welcome to dress up for Halloween spirit day this Thursday, October 31. However, we ask that student costumes be appropriate for school in keeping with our respectful attire policy, and that students do not cover their faces with any type of mask. It is always a fun day at HSHMC and ASB looks forward to seeing who wins best costume this year!

The end of our first quarter is quickly approaching this Friday, November 1. Please check in with your child to be sure they are not holding any incompletes. It is expected that students who hold an incomplete are taking advantage of several resources we have to support their academic efforts. Tutoring is available every day after school, Monday through Thursday, from 3:15 to 4:15 in the SWAG lab. Teachers are available for help during our lunch tutorial time, and/or students can make an appointment to meet with their teachers during their office hours. We expect a busy week as students work hard to clear any incompletes before the end of the 1^st quarter. Quarter 1 progress grades will be mailed home next week.

Again, if you have not already done so, please return the Free or Reduced Lunch Application by mail or fill out the on-line application located here. Time is running out to complete the application. Remember, all students need to apply each year whether you think they qualify or not.

Attendance Matters! If your child has missed a day of school, please send them to Saturday School this Saturday, November 2 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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School pictures are this week! Grades 9-11 will be taken on Tuesday, October 22, and Grade 8 will be taken on Wednesday, October 23.Our seniors will be taking their pictures on October 29 (for seniors will last names beginning in A-L) and Oct 30 (for seniors will last names beginning in M-Z).

Our College Knowledge Night is this Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 pm. Come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey through the college application world. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here:

RSVP HERE College Knowledge Night 2019-2020

Reminder: If you have not already done so, please return the Free or Reduced Lunch Application by mail or fill out the on-line application located here.Time is running out to complete the application. Remember, all students need to apply each year whether you think they qualify or not.

Attendance Matters! If your child has missed a day of school, please send them to Saturday School this Saturday, October 26 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Our 11^th graders will be taking the PSAT this Wednesday, October 16. Our 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th grades will take it in the spring.

School pictures are next week. Grades 9-11 will be taken on Tuesday, October 22, and Grade 8 will be taken on Wednesday, October 23. Information on how to purchase school photos is being sent home with your child this week.

Reminder: If you have not already done so, please return the Free or Reduced Lunch Application by mail or fill out the on-line application here. Remember, all students need to apply each year whether you think they qualify or not.

Attendance Matters! If your child has missed a day of school, please send them to Saturday School this Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Our first blood drive of the year is Tuesday, October 8 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate.

Please note – Our College Knowledge Night schedule for this Thursday, has been rescheduled for October 24th. Please remark your calendars so you don't miss the chance to come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey through the college application world. If you plan to attend, please RSVP below:

RSVP HERE College Knowledge Night 2019-2020

Another reminder if you have not already done so, please return the Free or Reduced Lunch Application by mail or fill out the on-line application. Remember, all students need to apply each year whether you think they qualify or not.

Attendance Matters! If your child has missed a day of school, please send them to Saturday School this Saturday, October 12 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a terrific week – Thank you.

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We are now collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by our Parent Advisory Group, National Honor Society and HOSA. The turkeys have already been donated and your food donations will be used to provide 10 families with a complete Thanksgiving meal. Boxes to collect donations are at front office. Students who bring in donations will receive a raffle ticket and entered into the raffle for a special prize.

It is open enrollment time at HSHMC. We are now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year for grades 9-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2020. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! Apply Here: 2020-2021 Online Application. And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

This Thursday, November 7, we are holding a financial aid and FAFSA workshop for parents of our seniors that need hands-on help completing the financial aid process. Please come by between 5:00 and 6:30 pm for help.

As a reminder, next Monday, November 11 school is closed in honor of Veteran's Day. Given the long weekend, we will NOT have Saturday School this Saturday, November 9. If your child has missed a day of school, please plan now to send them to Saturday School on Saturday, November 16 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Thank you!

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If you have not already done so, please return the Free or Reduced Lunch Application you received at the beginning of the school year by mail or fill out the on-line application, also located on our website by clicking on the "Parent" tab and going to the free or reduced lunch link. Students who were qualified last year and were rolled over to this year will no longer qualify if we have do not receive a new application for this year. A new application is due every year. It is important that everyone fill out this form, even if you think you may not qualify, or your child does not take advantage of our lunch offerings. This form also helps determine eligibility for testing fee waivers and free college applications. If you need any help filling out the application, please contact the school and we will be happy to assist you.

To help support your child's academic success, please remind them that tutoring is available after school every Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15. We have both staff and peer tutors ready and available to help.

Our SAT prep class for seniors starts this week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:10 to 4:40 pm. All students are welcome, however this course will be dedicated to supporting our seniors who are taking their final SATs before applying to college. In November, we will begin a new SAT prep course focused on our juniors.

HSHMC will be participating at the San Diego AIDS walk at 7:45am this Saturday. Everyone is welcome to participate. If you plan to join us, please register online using our team name HSHMC-NHS.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 28, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school.

Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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It is an exciting week with College Classes and Internships starting in the high school. If your child needs new brown scrubs for their hospital internship, they can be purchased at the front desk for $25.00.

This Thursday, September 19 from 5:30-7:00 pm is our first Parent Academy of the year – The FAQ's of HSHMC (for parents by parents). If you are new HSHMC family, or just want to come learn more about what goes on at the school for both you and your student, please join us. We promise you will leave with lots of helpful information while also having fun and meeting other HSHMC families. Dinner will be served so please RSVP at the link below.

FAQ's of HSHMC RSVP

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 21, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school.

Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Thank you. Have a great week!

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As a reminder, Sharp HealthCare will be on campus tomorrow, September 10 to administer free TB tests and flu shots required for students enrolled in a hospital internship. If you have not already returned the permission form sent home with your child please download the forms from our website and send them with your child tomorrow. No student will be given the required shots without parent permission.

You will be receiving information in the mail this week with your ID and Password so that you can monitor your child's academic progress from home (or anywhere with internet availability) through our PowerSchool parent web portal. PowerSchool is available 24/7 and can be accessed from the parent link on our website. If you need any help setting up your account, please call us and we will help.

It was great seeing so many of you at our welcome back family dinner last week. If we missed you, don't worry, there will be lots of upcoming opportunities to get involved. HSHMC values parent engagement and invites you to participate. To begin, please consider joining our 2019-2020 Parent Advisory Committee and connect with other HSHMC families who help plan school activities and participate in governance decisions. Our first planning meeting for this year is this Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 pm. Snacks will be provided

And, if you are new HSHMC family, or just want to come learn more about what goes on at the school for both you and your student, please join us on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for our Parent Academy – The FAQ's of HSHMC (for parents by parents). We promise you will leave with lots of helpful information while also having fun and meeting other HSHMC families. Dinner will be served so please RSVP below if you plan to attend this event.

RSVP - Parent Academy - Orientation for new families

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Our Friday early release days begin this Friday, September 13. Students in both the middle school and the high school will be released at 12:35 pm.

Thank you. Have a great week!

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We hope you have planned to join us for our Welcome Back Family Dinner this Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 pm. If you plan to attend and have not already RSVP'd, please do so at the link below.

Family Dinner RSVP

As we begin a new year together, please remember that daily attendance is extremely important and directly related to student success. School attendance is a primary responsibility of every student and family and demonstrates family commitment to HSHMC and its program for student success. Therefore, students are expected to maintain 100% attendance. If a student misses school, the student is expected to make up that time by attending an extended day program, such as Saturday school.

If your child is going to be absent, please call the school at 619-528-9070. We ask that you also review our attendance policy located in the student handbook posted on our website.

Although attending Saturday School is not an ideal way to compensate for actually attending school regularly, if absences do occur, a student may clear one school absence for each Saturday School attended. Our first Saturday School scheduled is this Saturday, September 7, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Although attending Saturday School is not an ideal way to compensate for actually attending school regularly, if absences do occur, a student may clear one school absence for each Saturday School attended. Our first Saturday School scheduled is this Saturday, September 7, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

In preparation for our health internship program this year, as a convenience, Sharp HealthCare will be on campus next Tuesday, September 10 to administer TB tests and flu shots required for students enrolled in a hospital internship. These requirements must be met before a student can attend their internship which begins the week of September 16. Permission forms are being sent home with your child and must be returned by Friday. A copy of the permission forms can also be downloaded from our website. No student will be given the required shots without parent permission.

If you have not already done so, we need all students to return the free or reduced lunch form or fill out the on-line application located on our website. A new application must be filled out by families each school year.

Back to School Bulletin

As we begin our first week of school, students are meeting in family groups and rotating through various school orientation sessions and culture building activities before beginning their regular class schedules this Thursday.

This Wednesday, we will be heading to Mission Beach for part of the day for some very special team building activities. We will have plenty of food, water, shade, and sunscreen for all!

We hope you will join us for our Annual Welcome Back Family Dinner on Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 pm. Come meet our staff, along with other HSHMC families while you enjoy a delicious meal and raffle for fun prizes (This event is held outside on the rooftop of our parking structure). If you plan to attend, please RVSP on the link below, or by calling the school at 619-582-9070.

Are you a new HSHMC family, or just want to come learn more about what goes on at the school for both you and your student? Then, please join us on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for our Parent Academy – The FAQ's of HSHMC (For Parents by Parents). We promise you will leave with lots of helpful information while also having fun and meeting other HSHMC families. Dinner will be served so please also RSVP on the link below, our website or by calling the school if you plan to attend this event.

Please note that there is no early release this Friday, August 30 or next Friday, September 6, with our regular release time of 3:00 pm. Beginning, Friday, September 13, students will be released at 12:35 on Fridays each week.

Next Monday, September 2, school will be closed for Labor Day.

Here's to a wonderful week and a new school year together.

RSVP - Welcome Back Family Dinner

RSVP - Parent Academy - Orientation for new families

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Finals are today, Monday, June 10 and tomorrow Tuesday, June 11. We have early dismissal on both days at 12:35 pm for both Middle School and High School. Monday, in addition to early dismissal, our building will be closing at 5:00 pm so that everyone can join in the graduation and promotion festivities. Please make arrangements to be sure your child is picked up from school Monday by 5:00 pm.

Senior Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion is Monday 6/10, at 6:00 pm at SDSU's Cal Coast Open Air Theatre. No tickets are needed. Parking on campus is $20 and must be paid in cash. We encourage carpooling, or using public transportation. Both the bus and trolley drop off right at SDSU. All students promoting or graduating must arrive by 5:00 pm.

Summer school begins on Monday, June 17. We are offering a variety of enrichment courses and look forward to students joining us for our summer program.

There will also be mandatory academic recovery for students ending the year with incompletes. Students who end the year with incompletes are at risk of not successfully completing 2018-2019 coursework. Students who do not complete required coursework are unable to promote to the next grade level and would be required to reapply for their current grade level. Please check your child's grades in PowerSchool to be sure they do not have any incompletes. Notices will be sent out this week to students who are required to attend summer school for academic recovery.

It has been a wonderful year. Thank you for ongoing support of our school, and for partnering with us in your child's education.

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This Wednesday, June 5, is high school graduation rehearsal. All senior graduates should meet at HSHMC promptly at 8:45 am. Seniors will enjoy a student recognition luncheon back at school immediately following rehearsal. Yearbooks, and cap and gowns will be handed out during the luncheon. Please remind your senior to bring an item identifying their plans for next year (e.g., college sweatshirt, hat, t-shirt, letter of admission, banner, etc.) to rehearsal so that we can collect even more memories with them before they graduate!

Grad Nite is this Thursday, June 6 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Seniors will leave from HSHMC at 8:00 pm and return to school on Friday morning June 7 by 7:30 am. Tickets are still on sale for $100 per person until Wednesday.

Finals are scheduled for Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11. We have early dismissal on both days at 12:35 pm for both Middle School and High School.

Senior Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion is next Monday, June 10 at 6:00 pm at SDSU's Open Air Theatre. No tickets are needed. Parking on campus is $20 and must be paid in cash. We encourage carpooling, or using public transportation. Both the bus and trolley drop off right at SDSU. All students promoting or graduating must arrive by 5:00 pm.

If your child has not already done so, it is not too late to sign up for Summer School which begins on Monday, June 17! Forms are available at the front desk.

Our last Saturday School of the year is scheduled this Saturday, June 8, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you!

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Internships and college classes end this week. Next week, students will be in their regular core classes Monday through Friday.

11th graders who signed up for the SAT will be meeting at HSHMC this Saturday, June 1. Please make sure your student arrives NO LATER than 6:45am to depart on the bus to Patrick Henry. The bus will return to HSHMC by 12:30pm for student pick-up. If your child has an ID (CA Driver's License or any other government ID), please have them bring that with them.

Next Wednesday, June 5, is high school graduation rehearsal. All senior graduates should meet at HSHMC promptly at 8:45 am. Seniors will enjoy a student recognition luncheon at HSHMC immediately following rehearsal. Yearbooks, and cap and gowns will be handed out during the luncheon.

Senior Grad Nite Tickets are on sale for $100 per person. Grad Nite is at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Seniors will leave from HSHMC on Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 pm and return to school on Friday morning June 7 by 7:30 am.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, June 1, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Senior Grad Nite Tickets are on sale for $100 per person. Grad Nite is at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Seniors will leave from HSHMC on Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 pm and return to school on Friday morning June 7 by 7:30 am.

If you have not already done so, please remember to register your child for the 2019-2020 school year at HSHMC. If you need assistance, in person support is available at the school Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm. You can just come by or call 619-528-9070 for an appointment if these times do not work for you.

As a reminder, there is no school this Friday, May 24 or Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. Please note that this also means we will not have Saturday School this Saturday. Saturday School will resume next Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Thank you – Have a wonderful week.

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We are holding our final blood drive of the year tomorrow from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas at the front desk if you are interested in making an appointment to participate.

Seniors will be taking their cap and gown pictures this Wednesday, May 15 from 8:00 – 10:30 am

Both our high school 11th graders and all middle school students will be taking California's Smarter Balanced assessment tests this week (beginning on Wednesday). To support their success, please be sure your child is getting a good night's rest and has a healthy breakfast before arriving to school on time.

We hope you are planning to join us this Thursday, May 16, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for an exciting evening as our students showcase their learning and experiences from their internships and regular or college classes. This is the last of three very special Student Showcase Evenings that gives our students an opportunity to showcase their college and career experiences to family, friends, and community partners and allows all of us to celebrate their hard work from throughout the year.

A group of our high school students will be going to see the play "Pride and Prejudice" this Wednesday evening. Students attending brought home a permission slip for your approval which must be returned before they can attend. The bus will leave from HSHMC at 4:30 pm.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, May 18, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Our 11th grade students will begin taking California's Smarter Balanced assessment tests this week, on Tuesday and Wednesday. To support their success, please be sure your child is getting a good night's rest and has a healthy breakfast before arriving to school on time.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and our Parent Advisory Committee will be offering our staff a wonderful breakfast on Wednesday. If you are still interested in contributing a small donation to cover the expenses, please send in $5-$10, or whatever you are able, in a sealed envelope to HSHMC's front desk by this Wednesday, May 8th.

We hope you are planning to join us this Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for an exciting evening as our FireScience, EMT, and Police Academy students showcase their learning and experiences. This is the second of three very special Student Showcase Evenings that gives our students an opportunity to showcase their college and career experiences to family, friends, and community partners and allows all of us to celebrate their hard work from throughout the year.

Senior Grad Nite Tickets are on sale for $100 per person. Grad Nite is at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Seniors will leave from HSHMC on Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 pm and return to school on Friday morning June 7 by 7:30 am.
If you have not already done so, it is time to register your child for the 2019-2020 school year at HSHMC. By now, you should have received either an email or a letter with instructions to register online. If you need assistance, in person support is available at the school Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm. You can just come by or call 619-528-9070 for an appointment if these times do not work for you.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, May 11, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week - Thank you.

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This week is Spirit Week at HSHMC! We look forward to everyone dressing up and joining in on the fun. Today (Monday) is Hawaiian Day. Tomorrow is Twin Day, Wednesday is Wild West Day, Thursday is Class Color Day – 9th grade is blue, 10th is green, 11th is red and 12th is yellow; and Friday is Pajama Day!

We hope you are planning to join us tomorrow evening (Tuesday) from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm as our Education Pathway, HOSA, and Community Connections students showcase their learning and experiences. This is the first of three very special Student Showcase Evenings that gives our students an opportunity to showcase their college and career experiences to family, friends, and community partners and allows all of us to celebrate their hard work from throughout the year.

This Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 pm, HSHMC is pleased to offer a one-hour info session for parents entitled "The Teenage Brain." We hope you will consider joining us as we explore why our teenagers' brains cause them to think and act the way they do!!

RSVP for "The Teenage Brain" Info Session

Our Parent Advisory Committee would like to offer the staff a wonderful breakfast as part of staff appreciation week on May 8. Our parent advisory group is requesting a small donation to cover the expenses. If you are interested in participating, please send in $5-$10, or whatever you are able, in a sealed envelope to HSHMC's front desk by this Wednesday, May 1st.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week – Thank you.

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Senior Prom is this Friday, April 26 on the Hornblower Cruise Boat, the Adventurer. Prom attendees need to arrive at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 departure. The boat will not wait for late arrivals. The boat will return to the dock for pick up promptly at 10:00 pm.

HSHMC will be hosting three very special Student Showcase Evenings. Each of these evenings gives our students an opportunity to showcase their college and career experiences to family, friends, and community partners and allows all of us to celebrate their hard work from throughout the year. We hope you will join us for the first of these very special evenings as our Education Pathway, HOSA, and Community Connections students showcase their learning and experiences next Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

HSHMC is pleased to offer a one-hour info session for parents entitled "The Teenage Brain." Mark your calendars now for this upcoming event on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 pm. We hope you will consider joining us as we explore why our teenagers' brains cause them to think and act the way they do!!

RSVP for "The Teenage Brain" Info Session

Our Parent Advisory Committee would like to offer the staff a wonderful breakfast as part of staff appreciation week on May 8. Our parent advisory group is requesting a small donation to cover the expenses. If you are interested in participating, please send in $5-$10, or whatever you are able, in a sealed envelope to HSHMC's front desk by May 1st.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week – Thank you.

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Senior Prom is Friday, April 26 on the Hornblower Cruise Boat – the Adventurer. Prom attendees need to arrive at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 departure. Prom tickets must be purchased by this Friday, April 19. Tickets are $100 which includes dinner.

Our Parent Advisory Committee would like to offer the staff a wonderful breakfast as part of staff appreciation week on May 8. Our parent advisory group is requesting a small donation to cover the expenses. If you are interested in participating, please send in $5-$10, or whatever you are able, in a sealed envelope to HSHMC's front desk by May 1st.

HSHMC will be hosting three very special Student Showcase Evenings. Each of these evenings gives our students an opportunity to showcase their college and career experiences to family, friends, and community partners and allows all of us to celebrate their hard work from throughout the year. We hope you will join us for the first of these very special evenings as our Education Pathway, HOSA, and Community Connections students showcase their learning and experiences next Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

HSHMC is pleased to offer a one-hour info session for parents entitled "The Teenage Brain." Mark your calendars now for this upcoming event on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 pm. We hope you will consider joining us as we explore why our teenagers' brains cause them to think and act the way they do!!

RSVP for "The Teenage Brain" Info Session

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Thank you. Have a great week!

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Please join us this Thursday 4/11, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, for our Second Annual Family Art and Literacy Night. Join your child for dinner and a special evening filled with art, literacy, games, prizes, and family fun! Please RSVP for this event on our website at www.hshmc.org.

Art & Literacy Night RSVP

Is your child interested in playing volleyball or want to improve their skills while having fun with their peers? If so, they can attend any or all of our volleyball club skills clinics this spring. The skills clinics will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM at the Copley YMCA through May 30th. All high school students are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary but students must wear proper athletic clothing. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Matuk or Mr. O'Connell.

Quarter 3 progress reports are being mailed out this week, along with information about several upcoming events and summer school. In the meantime, please encourage your child to attend tutoring at lunch, afterschool, and at Saturday school to clear any incompletes.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, April 13, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Thank you – have a wonderful week!

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We hope you and your family had a wonderful spring break. It was wonderful to welcome back all of our students this morning!

Our next Parent Advisory Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 pm. Please join in with other HSHMC parents as we review this year's events and begin planning a calendar of family events for next year. Dinner will be served.

Speaking of family event, we hope you will plan to join us next Thursday, April 11 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for our Second Annual Family Art and Literacy Night. Join your child for dinner and a special evening filled with art, literacy, games, prizes, and family fun! Please RSVP for this event on our website at www.hshmc.org.

Art & Literacy Night RSVP

Our middle schoolers will be having a dance here on campus this Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm as part of our regular school day.

Quarter 3 ends this Friday with progress reports will be mailed out the following week. Please encourage your child to attend tutoring at lunch, afterschool, and at Saturday school this week to clear any incompletes they may have prior to the end of the third quarter.

Saturday School is scheduled this Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.
30 of our HSHMC National honor society students will be heading for Chicago this Thursday to join more than 2500 students from all over the nation as they come together to develop their skills and grow as leaders.
Another 72 students from our Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter will be heading off to Sacramento next week for the Cal-HOSA State Leadership Conference. Students who compete at this conference and place will have an opportunity to move on to the HOSA National Conference in Florida this June.
There is a track and field meet this Thursday at Steele Canyon High School in Spring Valley at 3:30 pm. Our runners would love you to come out and cheer them on.

There is no school next week during spring break from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. School will resume on Monday, April 1. Please note that there will be no Saturday School this Saturday, March 23 or next Saturday, March 30 due to Spring Break. The next Saturday school is scheduled on April 6, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan now and be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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Our yearbook club fundraiser continues this week as we collect Pennies for Patients to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our goal is to raise $1000 by collecting money (coin/bills) every day through the end of this week during 2rd period. Each 2rd period classroom is competing for the most money raised with the 1st place winner receiving a pasta lunch party and cookie parties for 2nd and 3rd place class winners. Please encourage your child to donate any coins they have laying around the house, in backpacks, cars, etc.

A group of our high school students will be going to see the play "Angels in America" this Wednesday evening. Students attending brought home a permission slip for your approval which must be returned before they can attend. The bus will leave from HSHMC at 4:30 pm. Given the length of the play, the bus will not return to HSHMC until 11:00 pm.

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, March 16, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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Our yearbook club is sponsoring the Pennies for Patients fundraiser to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their goal is to raise $1000 by collecting money (coin/bills) every day over the next two weeks during 2rd period. Each 2rd period classroom is competing for the most money raised with the 1st place winner receiving a pasta lunch party and cookie parties for 2nd and 3rd place class winners. Please encourage your child to donate any coins they have laying around the house, in backpacks, cars, etc.

We are holding our third blood drive of the year tomorrow from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas or Ms. Ramirez at the front desk if you are interested in making an appointment to participate.

Our scholarship search class begins this Wednesday, March 6 at 3:10. Seniors and Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend to begin searching and applying for college scholarships. Please contact Ms. Peña with any questions.

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, March 9, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a wonderful week. Thank you.

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Family Math Night is this Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 pm. We hope you will come join us for food, games, and math fun organized by our students. Please RSVP through our website at www.hshmc.org or by calling the school at 619-528-9070.

Our first track meet of the season is this Thursday at El Cajon Valley High School at 3:30 pm. Consider coming out to support our amazing runners!

HSHMC is offering an SAT prep course, free of cost, for 11th graders who plan on taking the SAT this spring. The class takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 3:10 to 4:40. Students interested should contact Ms. Peña.

Beginning Wednesday, March 6 at 3:10pm, we will restart our scholarship search class. Seniors and Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend to begin searching and applying for college scholarships. Please contact Ms. Peña with any questions.

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, March 2, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week. Thank you.

Weekly School Bulletin

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

ASB is collecting donations for an Essentials Drive to help support the homeless in San Diego who often lack basic essentials. Some examples of things to donate include shampoo, conditioner, socks, soap, underwear, paper towels, canned food, first aid supplies, water, trail mix, and wet wipes. Please send in all donations by this Wednesday.

Mark your calendars for our annual Family Math Night next Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 pm. We hope you will come join us for food, games, and math fun organized by our students. Please RSVP through our website at www.hshmc.org or by calling the school at 619-528-9070.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, February 23, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Have a great week. Thank you.

Family Dinner & Math Fun

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ASB will be selling Valentine Grams through this Wednesday, February 13. The Valentine Grams are $1.00 each.

To continue to inform and involve families in our efforts to design the most exciting, engaging and effective education for our student body, we invite you parents and guardians to take our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey. The survey and more information about the LCAP can been found on our website at www.hshmc.org. Your opinion matters. Please take a few minutes to visit our site and take the survey.

As a reminder, there is no school this Friday, February 15 or Monday, February 18, in honor of Presidents Day. Please note that this also means we will not have Saturday School this Saturday. Saturday School will resume next Saturday, February 23.

Thank you and have a great week.

IMPORTANT: School Open Thursday February 7th

This is an update from HSHMC. A water pipe in our building has been repaired and school will be back in session tomorrow, February 7. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at 8:00 am. Thank you.

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Semester 1 Report Cards have been mailed home. You should receive them in the next few days, if you have not already. Please note, if your child has an Incomplete ("I") in any course, he or she is required to make a formal plan with their teacher and attend Academic Recovery (A/R) during lunch and/or after school from 3:00-4:00 pm until the incomplete is cleared. Students who do not make an effort to clear their incompletes are at risk of failing the course.

ASB will be selling Valentine Grams starting on Wednesday, February 6. The Valentine Grams are $1.00 each. Sales end on February 13th.

If your child is taking a college course this semester, please be sure that you have signed and returned the required permission form to insure that your child receives college credit. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Pena or Mr. Rotell at 619-528-9070.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, February 9, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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We kicked off the new semester today with a special welcome to our students. Ask your child about their new schedules including their college classes and internships.

Please note that our open enrollment application period ends this Friday, January 31 for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have not already submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8th grade HSMS student, please do so before Friday. Also, if you have friends interested in applying to our school for next year, please remind them to apply before Friday as well.

Our Parent Advisory Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 29 at 5:30 pm. Please join in with other HSHMC parents for a discussion about our school's goals (LCAP) and upcoming family events. Dinner will be served.

There will be NO Saturday School this Saturday, February 2. The next Saturday School will be on February 9 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan now to send your child to Saturday School on February 9 if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Family Fun Night Jan 24th!

HSHMC is excited to welcome our families to our Family Fun Night taking place on January 24th, from 2:00-7:00pm. Please use the form below to RSVP for the event:

Family Fun Night RSVP Form

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This Thursday, January 17 at 5:30 pm is our last new student orientation for new families applying for 8th through 12th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation. Please also note that our open enrollment application period ends January 31. If you have not already submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8th grade HSMS student, please do so before the January 31 deadline.

Tickets for our high school ASB winter dance on Friday, January 25 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at the Mission Valley Hilton are on sale now for $20 per ticket. Our staff will be chaperoning the dance. If your child plans to bring a guest from outside the school, they must complete a permission slip which is available at the front desk.

In the high school, our first semester internships and college classes end this week. Students are expected to be in their regular core classes next week, as they prepare for finals scheduled for Thursday, January 24 and Friday, January 25. Both these days are early release days at 12:30 pm for both the MS and the HS.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, January 19, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

As a reminder, there is no school next Monday, January 21 in honor of MLK Day.

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We were excited to welcome back all our students this week and enter the new year with our HSHMC family. 2019 is going to be a great year! We are kicking off the new year tomorrow with our 5th Annual Day of Understanding. We will be heading to the San Diego Convention Center for a special conference-style day created to support our school-wide conversations about identity and acceptance. This field study is mandatory for all students. Please be sure your child arrives on time to school by 8:00 am as we will be leaving school by bus promptly at 8:10 am to head to the convention center. We will return to HSHMC for lunch and to complete the rest of our school day as usual.

This Thursday, January 10 at 5:30 pm we are holding a new student orientation for new families applying for 8th through 12th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation. Please also note that our open enrollment application period ends January 31. If you have not already submitted an application for a sibling of an HSHMC student or your 8th grade HSMS student, please do so before the January 31 deadline.

We look forward to resuming Saturday School this Saturday, January 12, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Again, from our HSHMC home to yours, Happy New Year!

HSHMC Spirit Week!

Hey Surgeons, don't forget this week is HSHMC Spirit Week! Dress up and show your school spirit!

Weekly Bulletin: December 17th

A few reminders as we engage in our week at school before winter break:

The Yearbook Club will be taking orders for personalized keychains this Wednesday, through this Wednesday. Students can purchase basic keychains that include a school photo for $2.50 or customized keychains for $3.00.

ASB's Candy Cane Grams fundraiser continue to be sold through Thursday, December 20. Students can purchase these candy cane grams for $1.00 each during lunch. The candy cane grams include a personalized message that will be delivered to anyone here at HSHMC.

HSHMC Spirit Week is here! Today was HSHMC Spirit Day! The rest of the week days are themed are as follows:

Tomorrow/Tuesday – Tacky Tourist Day

Wednesday – Sports Day

Thursday – Ugly Sweater Day

Friday – Pajama Day

We are holding our second blood drive of the year tomorrow from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate. Please contact Ms. Rivas or Ms. Ramirez at the front desk if you are interested in making an appointment to participate.

With winter break upon us, our next Saturday School is scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan now to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

This Friday is the last day of school before winter break. School will be dismissed at 12:35 pm and there will not be academic recovery after school. The middle school will still have extended hours as usual if students wish or need to stay. School will resume on Monday, January 7th.

From our HSHMC family to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year.

Harvard President and Professor visit HSHMC!

On November 29th, President of Harvard, Larry Bacow and professor Lisa New visited Health Sciences High to meet a cohort of English in America: the Mayflower through Emerson students, a Harvard poetry course taught here by Marisol Thayre. During their visit, Professor New and President Bacow participated in a poetry discussion with the Harvard class and met with other HSHMC students interested in taking future courses through Harvard. Students and teachers alike loved meeting with the president and Professor New and celebrating our relationship with Harvard!

Click here to read more on Harvard's website!

Weekly School Bulletin

Several of our students will be going to see the play, A Christmas Carol, this Wednesday evening. They will be leaving school at 5:00 pm and returning by 9:40 pm. If your student is going, you have signed a permission slip in order for them to attend.

HSHMC is pleased to offer a series of short, one-hour info sessions for parents. Our first session, entitled "The Teenage Brain" is scheduled for this Thursday, December 6, at 5:30 pm. We hope you will consider joining us as we explore why our teenagers' brains cause them to think and act the way they do!!

As a reminder, if your child is carrying an incomplete from Q1, please remind them they must make a plan with their teacher and are expected to attend tutoring during lunch and after school until all incompletes are cleared.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, December 8, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Students Express Through Poetry Podcasts

Students from our Independent Surgeons Program have written, recorded, and shared original poems on Youth Voices - a website dedicated to promoting student voice. We invite you to check out the poetry created by our students. We are so proud!

Youth Voices

LCAP Progress Update - November 2018

Each month we will highlight our progress towards our LCAP goals for the current year. Here is the progress update for the month of November.

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We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. It was wonderful to welcome back all our students to our HSHMC home today.

As our open enrollment application period continues, this Thursday, November 29 at 5:30 pm we are holding a new student orientation for new families applying for 8th through 12th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. If you know other families interested in applying to HSHMC, we appreciate you letting them know about this informative orientation as well.

As a reminder, if your child is carrying an incomplete from Q1, please remind them they must make a plan with their teacher and are expected to attend tutoring during lunch and after school until all incompletes are cleared.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, December 1, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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We are still collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods for our Thanksgiving Food Drive through this Thursday. Remember, students who bring in donations will receive a raffle ticket and entered into the raffle for a new iPad.

This Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 pm is our next regularly scheduled Parent Advisory meeting. We hope to increase our membership and invite you to join this wonderful group of parents partnering with us to make HSHMC the best school in the universe. This Thursday they will be packing up all the Thanksgiving food donations for distribution and planning future events and activities to support our HSHMC students and families.

By now, you should have received progress grades for your students. If your child is carrying an incomplete from Q1, please remind them they must make a plan with their teacher and are expected to attend tutoring during lunch and after school until all incompletes are cleared.

It is open enrollment time at HSHMC, Inc. We are now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for grades 8-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2019. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! As a reminder, our current 8th grade students must also submit an application for 9th grade. Please go to our website at www.hshmc.org to apply directly online. And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

School will be closed next week, November 19 through November 23 for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, November 26.

Given the Thanksgiving Break, our next Saturday School is not scheduled until Saturday, December 1, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please plan ahead now and be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

From our home to yours, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

Annual Food Drive

Our annual food drive is here! We will be collecting canned goods from 7:30am-8:05 am downstairs next to the bank. Students will be given a raffle ticket for every food item they bring. We will be having the raffle on Thursday, 11/15/18. The winning prize is an iPad! We hope you will join our effort and donate!

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We are now collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods for our Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by our Parent Advisory Group, ASB, and HOSA. The turkeys have already been donated and your food donations will be used to provide 10 families with a complete Thanksgiving meal. Boxes to collect donations are at front office. Students who bring in donations will receive a raffle ticket and entered into the raffle to win a new iPad.

It is open enrollment time at HSHMC, Inc. We are now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for grades 8-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2019. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! Please go to our website at www.hshmc.org to apply directly online. And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

This Thursday, November 8, we are holding a financial aid and FAFSA workshop this for parents of our seniors that need hands-on help completing the financial aid process.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, November 10, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

As a reminder, next Monday, November 12 school is closed for Veteran's Day.

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ASB's annual Butter braid fundraiser ended today. Please be sure your child turned in their order form order form for these delicious butter braid pastries. The butter braids ordered will be delivered to HSHMC for pick up on Nov 15th, just in time to enjoy sharing these pastries during family gatherings, holidays, special occasions, or just because!

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive begins this week. We are looking forward to collecting non-perishable thanksgiving foods. The turkeys have already been donated and your food donations will be used to provide 10 families with a complete Thanksgiving meal. Boxes to collect donations will be located in each classroom and in the front office.

Open enrollment time at HSHMC, Inc. begins this Thursday, November 1. We will be accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for grades 8-12. This open enrollment period ends January 31, 2019. If the number of applications exceeds available spaces, a lottery will determine application selection. Siblings of current HSHMC students and children of Sharp HealthCare employees will be given priority in a lottery. Students will be notified of acceptance beginning in February. Siblings of current HSHMC students should submit their applications NOW! Please go to our website at www.hshmc.org to apply directly online. And, if you know other families interested in applying, we appreciate you letting them know as well.

Our first quarter ends this Friday, November 2. Please check in with your child to be sure they are not holding any incompletes. As a reminder, students who hold incompletes are required to attend our Friday Academic Recovery and Advancement sessions from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. First quarter progress reports will be mailed home late next week.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, November 3, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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We are smiling……School pictures are this week! Grades 9-11 will be taken on Tuesday, October 23, and Grades 7-8 will be taken on Wednesday, October 24. Information on how to purchase school photos was sent home with your child last week.

We will be taking all our Middle School students on a field study to the King Tut Exhibit in Los Angeles this Thursday. Please note that students will not arrive back to HSMS until 6:00 pm. Please plan to pick up your child at that time.

ASB's annual Butter braid fundraiser is happening now! Students received an order form for these delicious butter braid pastries. Each butter braid is sold for $14.00 and HSHMC earns $6.00 for every one sold. The monies raised will go toward school activities; and our 12th graders can put their proceeds toward senior dues. All orders forms must be returned by on October 29th. The butter braids will be delivered to HSHMC for pick up on Nov 15th, just in time to enjoy sharing these pastries during family gatherings, holidays, special occasions, or just because!

The end of our first quarter is quickly approaching on November 2. Please check in with your child to be sure they are not holding any incompletes. As a reminder, students who hold at least one incomplete at the beginning of each week are required to attend our Friday Academic Recovery and Advancement sessions from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If they clear this incomplete prior to the Friday session, they are still required to attend but will work on academic advancement. Thank you for supporting us in these efforts.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, October 27, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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Tomorrow, Tuesday October 16, we are holding a Poetry Slam in the lecture hall from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Please consider joining us to hear some amazing spoken words from our students.

This Thursday at 10:18 am, we will be participating in the Great Shake Out Earthquake drill, along with millions of people worldwide, as we practice how to drop, cover, and hold. This is the 10th Anniversary of the Great ShakeOut which began in southern California in 2008. Participating in the Great Shake Out better prepares all of us should be ever be faced with such an emergency.

School pictures are next week. Grades 9-11 will be taken on Tuesday, October 23, and Grades 7-8 will be taken on Wednesday, October 24. Information on how to purchase school photos is being sent home with your child this week.

If you have not already done so, please return the free or reduced lunch form by mail or fill out the on-line application located on our website by clicking on the "parent" tab and going to the free or reduced lunch link. As of last week, Students who were qualified last year and were rolled over to this year no longer qualify if we have not received a new application for this year. It is important that everyone fill out this form each year, even if you think you may not qualify, or your child does not take advantage of our lunch offerings. This form also helps determine eligibility for testing fee waivers and free college applications. If you need any help filling out the application, please contact the school and we will be happy to assist you.

The end of our first quarter is quickly approaching on November 2. Please check in with your child to be sure they are not holding any incompletes. As a reminder, students who hold at least one incomplete at the beginning of each week are required to attend our Friday Academic Recovery and Advancement sessions on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If they clear this incomplete prior to the Friday session, they are still required to attend but will work on academic advancement. Thank you for supporting us in these efforts.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, October 20, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

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Our first blood drive of the year is this Tuesday, October 9 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We hope you will consider coming by to donate.

Our 11th graders will be taking the PSAT this Wednesday.

This Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 pm is our College Knowledge Night. Come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey through the college application world. If you plan to attend, please RSVP through our website as dinner will be served.

If you have not already done so, please return the free or reduced lunch form you received at the beginning of the school year by mail or fill out the on-line application located on our website by clicking on the "parent" tab and going to the free or reduced lunch link. After today, students who were qualified last year and were rolled over to this year will no longer qualify if we have not received a new application for this year. A new application is due every year. It is important that everyone fill out this form each year, even if you think you may not qualify, or your child does not take advantage of our lunch offerings. This form also helps determine eligibility for testing fee waivers and free college applications. If you need any help filling out the application, please contact the school and we will be happy to assist you.

As a reminder, students who hold at least one incomplete at the beginning of each week are required to attend our Friday Academic Recovery and Advancement sessions on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If they clear this incomplete prior to the Friday session, they are still required to attend but will work on academic advancement. Thank you for supporting us in these efforts.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, October 13, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Event RSVP Links

We would love for you to join us at our school events. Please let us know which events you will attend by filling out the appropriate RSVP link below.

9-27-18 Parent Advisory Meeting

10-4-18 Access To Technology Family Night

10-11-18 College Knowledge Night

Weekly Bulletin

This Thursday, October 4 at 5:30 pm, we hope you will join us for our parent workshop on how Access HSHMC Technology. Come learn how to easily access the school's technology to support your child's learning. Dinner will be served, so please RSVP on our website so we can plan accordingly.

Today is an important date for our seniors heading to college next year. The FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to apply for financial aid for college opens today for the 2019-2020 school year. The FAFSA is the starting point for our seniors interested in federal student aid and it is mandatory to qualify for aid from most colleges. Your senior will need your help to complete this process. Please be sure to ask them about it.

Speaking of college, next Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 pm is our College Knowledge Night. Come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey through the college application world. If you plan to attend, please RSVP as dinner will be served.

HSHMC will be sponsoring a series of blood drives throughout the year. The first one is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 9 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. We hope you will consider donating.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, October 6, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

LCAP Progress Update - October 2018

Each month we will highlight our progress towards our LCAP goals for the current year. Here is the progress update for the month of October.

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Senior Pictures are being taken this week. Students with last names that begin will A-L will take senior pictures on Wednesday, September 26; students will last names that begin with M-Z will take senior pictures on Thursday, September 27. Photos on both days will be taken between 7:30 am and 10:00 am.

Our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting is this Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 pm. We hope you will join our Parent Advisory Committee as a way to connect with other HSHMC/HSMS families and to help plan school activities and participate in governance decisions. Dinner will be served, so please RSVP on our website.

We invite you to mark your calendars and join us for our next two upcoming Parent Academies:

First, on October 4 at 5:30 pm, we will offer a workshop on how Access HSHMC Technology. Join us and learn how to easily access the school's technology to support your child's learning. Dinner will be served, so please RSVP on our website so we can plan accordingly.

Then, on Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 pm for our College Knowledge Night. Come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey through the college application world. Again, dinner will be served, so please RSVP.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 29, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Weekly School Bulletin

It is an exciting week with College Classes and Internships starting in the high school. If your child needs new brown scrubs for their hospital internship, they can be purchased at the front desk for $25.00.

It was great seeing so many of you at our welcome back family dinner last week. If we missed you, don't worry, there will be lots of upcoming opportunities get involved. HSHMC values parent engagement and invites you to participate. To begin, please consider joining our 2018-2019 Parent Advisory Committee and connect with other HSHMC/HSMS families who help plan school activities and participate in governance decisions. Our first meeting for this year is next Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served, so please RSVP on our website.

We are also offering a Parent Academy - Access to HSHMC Technology on Thursday, October 4, 5:30 pm. Join us and learn how to easily access the school's technology to support your child's learning. Dinner will be served, so please RSVP on our website so we can plan accordingly.

Speaking of technology, you will be receiving information in the mail this week with your ID and Password so that you can monitor your child's academic progress from home (or anywhere with internet availability) through our PowerSchool parent web portal. PowerSchool is available 24/7 and can be accessed from the parent link on our website. If you need any help setting up your account, please call us and we will help.

Middle School has several new afterschool opportunities we hope you will encourage your child to join. These include video game club daily, yearbook and yoga on Wednesdays, and chess on Thursdays.

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 22, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please be sure to send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Welcome Back Family Dinner

We are excited to invite our families to join us at our welcome back family dinner. Come and enjoy an evening of delicious food and HSHMC company under the stars!

Thursday September 13th

5:30pm-7:30pm

Please RSVP and let us know that you will be joining us.

RSVP

Weekly School Bulletin

As a reminder, Sharp HealthCare will be on campus Tuesday, September 11 to administer free TB tests and flu shots required for students enrolled in a hospital internship. If you have not already returned the permission form sent home with your child please download the forms from our website and send them with your child tomorrow. No student will be given the required shots without parent permission.

We hope you have planned to join us for our Welcome Back Family Dinner this Thursday, September 13 at 5:30 pm. If you plan to attend and have not already RVSP'd, please visit our website at www.hshmc.org to let us know how many from your family will be attending. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Saturday School is scheduled again this Saturday, September 15, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please send your child to Saturday School if they have missed a day of school. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

Our Friday early release days begin this Friday, September 14. Students in both the middle school and the high school will be released at 12:35 pm. Our Middle School after school program is offered until 6:00 pm daily, including Friday early release days.

As always, if you have any questions, please call the school at 619-528-9070.

Weekly Bulletin

As we begin a new year together, please remember that daily attendance is extremely important and directly related to student success. School attendance is a primary responsibility of every student and family and demonstrates family commitment to HSHMC and its program for student success. Therefore, students are expected to maintain 100% attendance. If a student misses school, the student is expected to make up that time by attending an extended day program, such as Saturday school.

If your child is going to be absent, please call the school at 619-528-9070. We ask that you also review our attendance policy located in the student handbook posted on our website.

Although attending Saturday School is not an ideal way to compensate for actually attending school regularly, if absences do occur, a student may clear one school absence for each Saturday School attended. Our first Saturday School scheduled is this Saturday, September 8, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students must stay the entire time to get credit for their absence.

In preparation for our health internship program this year, as a convenience, Sharp HealthCare will be on campus next Tuesday, September 11 to administer TB tests and flu shots required for students enrolled in a hospital internship. These requirements must be met before a student can attend their internship which begins the week of September 17. Permission forms are being home with your child and must be returned by Friday. A copy of the permission forms can also be downloaded from our website. No student will be given the required shots without parent permission.

If you have not already done so, we also need students to return their college form required for us to enroll them in a college course this semester. In addition, please return the free or reduced lunch form or fill out the on-line application located on our website.

Back to School Principal Bulletin

As we begin our first week of school, students are meeting in family groups and rotating through various school orientation sessions and culture building activities before beginning their regular class schedules.

This Wednesday (tomorrow), the Middle School will be heading to Mission Beach for team building activities, and the High School will be doing the same on Friday. We will have plenty of food, water, and sunscreen for all!

We hope you will join us for our welcome back family dinner on Thursday, September 13 at 5:30 pm. If you plan to attend, please RVSP on our website at www.hshsmc.or or by calling the school at 619-582-9070.

There is no early release this Friday, August 31 or next Friday, September 7. The HS will be released at 3:00 pm, and the MS will be released at 4:00 pm. Beginning, Friday, September 14, both the MS and the HS will be released at 12:35 each week.

Next Monday, September 3, school will be closed for Labor Day.

Again, welcome to a wonderful new school year together.

First Day of School August 27th

We are so excited to welcome our students and their families to a new school year! First day of class is Monday, August 27th at 8am. We look forward to meeting new and returning students.

Let's make the 2018-2019 school year another great one!

Class of 2018 Graduation Highlights

Class of 2018, relive some of the biggest moments of your graduation! Check out this collection of photos highlighting your big day!

2018 Graduation Highlights

Alumni Survey

HSHMC Alumni,

We are interested in learning about the experiences and achievements of our graduates. In particular, we want to learn more about the paths our graduates take after their years at HSHMC.

We invite our graduates to participate in a 10 minute survey to help us reconnect, update contact information, and learn about experiences after HSHMC.

Responses are completely confidential. This means that we will not identify names with answers in any report. We may quote the information provided, but it will not be attributed by name.

We hope to reach as many graduates as possible. Therefore, please share this message and link to the survey to other graduates you may have contact with.

Take the survey

Please email alumni@healthscienceshigh.com if you have questions regarding this effort.

Weekly Principal Bulletin

We are holding a Poetry Slam in the lecture hall during lunch tomorrow from 12:35-1:35 pm. Please consider joining us to hear some amazing spoken words from our students.

This Wednesday, June 6, is high school graduation rehearsal. All senior graduates should meet at HSHMC promptly at 8:45 am. Seniors will enjoy a student recognition luncheon at HSHMC immediately following rehearsal. Yearbooks, and cap and gowns will be handed out during the luncheon.

Finals are scheduled for Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12. We have early dismissal on both days at 12:35 pm for both Middle School and High School.

Senior Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion is next Tuesday, June 12 at 5:30 pm at SDSU's Open Air Theatre. No tickets are needed. Parking on campus is $15 and must be paid in cash. We encourage carpooling, or using public transportation. Both the bus and trolley drop off right at SDSU. All students promoting or graduating must arrive by 4:30 pm.

The last day of school, Wednesday, June 13, the high school will be going to the Del Mar Fair and have a modified schedule. School will open at 6:30 am as normal, but students do not need to arrive until 9:30 am. We will return from the fair to HSHMC for pick up at 7:30 pm. The middle school is not going to the fair, but has an exciting day of activities planned as well during regular school hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

A reminder that it is not too late to sign up for Summer School which begins on Monday, June 18!

College Knowledge Family Night - Thursday October 12th @5:30pm

Join us on Thursday, October 12, at 5:30 pm for our College Knowledge Night. Come meet other families, enjoy dinner, and engage with our college support team who are working with your students. This is an opportunity to learn about the journey to the college application world.

RSVP for College Knowledge Night

Saturday School Announcement

Health Sciences High & Middle College will begin offering Saturday School. Please read the notice linked below to learn more about the program.

SaturdaySchoolNotice.pdf

Parent Tech Night Thursday September 28 @5:30pm

Link to RSVP

Join HSHMC's Tech Team to explore, play, and practice using the school's technologies that help support student learning.
You will have opportunities to interact with and learn about:

• PowerSchool
• Interactive Tech
• School communications
• Affordable Internet at home

An iPad raffle will be held! (must be present to win)

First Day of School!

Monday, August 28th is the first day of the 2017-2018 school year.

Welcome Back Family Dinner
Join us for our welcome back family dinner on Wednesday September 14th at 5:30pm.

RSVP: https://goo.gl/5pNhJW