La Jolla High School’s Christie Quinn Named Golf Coach of the Year

The LPGA T&CP Coach of the Year Award was established in 1980 and is awarded annually to an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional member who is actively engaged in teaching and/or coaching golf at the collegiate or high school level.

Christie Quinn is the head coach for men’s and women’s golf at La Jolla High School, and she joins Mary Beth Nienhaus (Appleton West High School, 1987) as the only winners in the award’s 36-year history to coach at the high school level.

“I was speechless when [T&CP National President] Deb Vangellow called me to be acknowledged as the Coach of the Year for the T&CP,” Quinn said. “I know so many unbelievably talented coaches in the LPGA so I was in shock that I was chosen! Our school and foundation has had an incredible year making it the most successful in the school’s history for La Jolla men’s & women’s golf. I feel really proud to be a part of that success and receiving this award. Being recognized for doing what I love is a dream come true!”

Quinn joined the T&CP in 2006 and worked her way up to Class A status in 2010. A graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Marketing, she designed and copyrighted her brand for Teaching and Coaching called Discover Your Swing!®. This methodology is athlete-centered deriving from their physical, emotional and equipment-based assessments.

Quinn has established Discover Your Swing!® golf schools in Livermore, Long Beach and San Diego sharing her passion for the experience of golf with high school, collegiate, Olympic and professional golfers.

With Quinn leading the program, the La Jolla High School golf coaching staff won the 2015-2016 Golf Coaches of the Year Award from the California Interscholastic Federation.

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California Dream Act Applications Due March 2, 2018

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and the California Department of Education (CDE) understand that, in light of the current political climate, there is still confusion regarding the California Dream Act program, which allow certain undocumented and out-of-state students (dreamer students) to receive state financial aid while attending college in California.  The California Dream Act is a state law, separate and distinct from the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Despite what is happening at the federal level, state financial aid for dreamer students remains legal in California.  A dreamer student does not need to be  DACA-certified to be eligible for a public education or state financial aid.  With or without DACA status, a dreamer student will continue to have access to most state financial aid. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the CSAC's Institutional Support Unit by phone at 888-294-0153 or the CDE High School Innovations and Initiatives Office by phone at 916-319-0893.

The California Dream Act Application is available on the CSAC California Dream Act web page at http://www.caldreamact.org.  Applications are due March 2, 2018.

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Located downtown San Diego, the NewSchool of Architecture & Design offers degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Media Design, Product Design, Design Studies and Interior Architecture & Design. Students can earn a Bachelors, Masters or even Doctor of Architecture degrees from the NewSchool. Several San Diego Unified students have attended the NewSchool of Architecture and come back to their high schools to share their experiences. The NewSchool welcomes visitors and often host monthly open house events for families to learn more about their programs & take a tour of the campus.

Please contact your student’s school counselor if you have any questions or visit the NewSchool webiste at: https://newschoolarch.edu

Student Defenses of Learning - Hoover & Kearny DMD

As professionals, we often have to stand in front of our work, explain our thinking, and justify our decision-making around a final product. This authentic format for sharing our work and our learning requires that we effectively synthesize, communicate about, and reflect upon our work. Student defenses of learning serve that same purpose, and this year Kearny DMD and Hoover’s SABE Academy engaged students in the process. Students presented to panels of industry and community members, teachers, and students. Dressed in professional attire, they reflected on their successes and challenges by delivering well practiced presentations and fielded questions from panel members about their interdisciplinary projects. Way to go Hoover and Kearny for finding ways to authentically assess students and to provide real-world experiences for your students.

Taft Middle School PBL Leadership Academy

In late January, four brilliant teachers from Taft Middle School attend the PBL Leadership Academy at High Tech High. The free, 3-day event included keynote speakers Ashanti Branch and Ron Berger. The Taft teachers used the time to develop their understanding of PBL and to consider a problem of practice that they could resolve at their sites. The Taft team will be engaging in an interdisciplinary project in the fall that will engage the staff and start to fill the campus with student work. Thanks Taft for your hard work and bravery! Look forward to seeing the results of your project and effort!

Let Them PLAY!

College and career ready students have a plan. They know what they are good at. They understand what they are interested in. How does this knowledge develop? Play! Children don’t just play because it is fun, their play is actually simulating their brain to address new challenges. When students come to the E2E lab at Kearny High School, they are once again allowed to opportunity to engage in play. However, what they don’t realize as they are building with blocks, investigating a crime scene, painting, or innovating with design thinking material, they are actually engaging in activities that relate to real careers in specific industry sectors. Once this is revealed students are guided through the process of developing plans to achieve their dream careers including learning about education and job responsibilities, and practicing essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and collaboration. It is through these workshops that students feel empowered and capable of finding a career that they not only are interested in, but are successful at as well.

Extended Customer Service Hours for Student Support Line

The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) strives to provide extra assistance as the March 2nd Cal Grant deadline approaches. Students may continue to email studentsupport@csac.ca.gov to have their questions answered. For students who have created a WebGrants for Students account, they may check their Cal Grant status at www.webgrants4students.org.

The Commission announces that the Commission is extending its Student Support telephone line hours.

The extended hours begin on Saturday, February 10, 2018 and end Friday, March 2, 2018. Students may contact the Student Support line at (888) 224-7268.

The extended hours for the student support line will be:

Monday, February 12, 2018 to Friday, March 2, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Saturdays, February 10, 17, 24, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Student Athletes Recognized at the Board of Education Meeting for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Teamwork

The Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team and Crawford High School Soccer Team were recognized at the February 13th Board of Education meeting. With a 35-0 record over the last 7 seasons and as reigning Eastern League Champions, the Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team was recognized for athletic excellence. 3 students from Crawford High School attended the Hall of Champions National Signing Day and the Crawford High School Soccer Team was in attendance to support their teammates. This is only one example of the outstanding teamwork that Crawford High School's Soccer Team demonstrates. Congratulations to both the Mira Mesa High School Wrestling Team and Crawford High School Soccer Team, we are proud of you!

February 13, 2018 Declared "Rachel's Challenge at Scripps Ranch High School Day"

A representative from Councilmember Mark Kersey's Office, who represents the City of San Diego's Fifth District, attended Scripps Ranch High School's Rachel's Challenge assembly to present a proclamation declaring February 13, 2018 “Rachel’s Challenge at Scripps Ranch High School Day”. Per the proclamation, Scripps Ranch High School and Rachel's Challenge are committed to inspire, equip, and empower every person to create a permanent positive cultural change by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. More information about Rachel's Challenge can be found here.

 

The San Diego Cavers and Morse Tigers Participate in a Unified Sports Basketball Game

With the support of the Special Olympics, the San Diego High School Unified Team hosted a Unified Sports Basketball Game against the Morse High School Unified Team. PE Departments, Special Education Departments, students and staff came together to put on an incredible event that showcased students from both schools. Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sports teams do that, too and much more. More information about Unified Sports can be found on the Special Olympics website here.

Chieftains Unite at Clairemont High School's Unity Basketball Game

 Clairemont High School (CHS) students, staff, families, and community members came together on Monday, February 12th to start a wonderful new tradition, a Chieftain Unity Basketball Game. Under the wonderful leadership of Principal Dr. Roberson, Katie Dempsey, CHS Speech Language Pathologist, and Manny Diaz, CHS Athletic Director, ASB students, athletes, cheerleaders, the CHS special education department and the CHS after school ARC program worked hard to put on an event that everyone in attendance will remember forever. CHS students shined and memories were made that will never be forgotten.

Financial Aid SCAM Alert!!!

To all 12th graders (and their parents) who have applied for FAFSA or Dream Act:
Beware of anyone who calls you by phone claiming they need additional information from you to receive a Cal-Grant. This is a SCAM!!!!! If you have received a call, please notify your school ASAP. Do not share personal information with anyone over the phone.

Scripps Ranch High School Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect embodies a concept popularized by Mahatma Gandhi: “”Be the change you want to see in the world.”


The Butterfly Effect Mission Statement is as follows:

The Butterfly Effect is an underground movement redefining philanthropy one “butterfly” at a time by providing individuals the opportunity to give to a cause close to their heart. Harnessing the power of social media, we create a ripple effect of contagious generosity through our Butterfly Drops and Wahl2Wall installations. We recognize that we can be the change we want to see in the world by facilitating small acts of kindness, encouraging generosity, and promoting creativity.

The Butterfly Effect is an international organization founded in San Diego, Ca. The Butterfly Effect focuses on creating a positive impact beyond an individual, and into schools, communities, and the rest of the world. Recently, the Butterfly Effect Initiative has brought this movement to Scripps Ranch High School. The Butterfly Effect represents hope and transformation. Scripps Ranch High School students have created a beautiful butterfly on their school campus where students and staff come together to take pictures and meet new friends on campus.” student at Scripps Ranch High School.

Students were brought in for an assembly and were asked to reflect on the following questions-

• What lights you up ? (What brings you so much happiness/fills you up?)
• What breaks your heart? (what do you wish you had the power to change?)
• If you had a sum of money to donate and make a difference, where would you want it to go and why?

As students reflected on their owl life experiences, they gave powerful answers from the heart, their answers ranged from giving their time to organizations for people with special needs, to saving animals, and helping their own peers. The experience was very moving!

 

Resource Fair for Out of School Youth

The Department of Reconnection with be hosting our first Resource Fair for Out of School Youth.

This resource fair will provide information and guidance for students age 16 - 20 who are currently not enrolled in an education program.

• Receive information and resources on connecting to school 
• Pick up free school supplies 
• Win gift cards 
• Grab a snack 

The Fair will be on Thursday, March 1st, from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102.

Crawford Student Named One of San Diego Hall of Champions January Stars of the Month

RICHARD RECINOS, Boys Soccer, Crawford


Despite playing a strong schedule for a Division III team, the Colts’ senior, who is headed to Heidelberg University in Ohio, averaged almost a goal a game, finding the back of the next 17 times. When Recinos wasn’t scoring, he was getting the ball to his teammates, chalking up 13 assists.

Serra High School Student Named a Distinguished Finalist in California’s Top Youth Volunteers of 2018

Distinguished Finalist: Sarah Ruhe, 17,  senior at Serra High School, led the charge in persuading her school administration to adopt the Rachel's Challenge anti-bullying program, and since her junior year has served as president of the "Friends of Rachel Club" that organizes acts of kindness for students and staff. After benefiting from Rachel's Challenge programming in middle school, Sarah worked diligently to ensure that similar programming was offered at her high school, too.

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