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MISSION STATEMENT
All San Diego students will Graduate with the Skills, Motivation, Curiosity and Resilience to Succeed in their choice of College and Career in order to Lead and Participate in the society of Tomorrow. |  |
2009-10 Bell Times Update |
Although the majority of San Diego Unified's bell times will be unchanged in 2009-10, a number of schools have modified their schedules for the new school year and one campus, CPMA (San Diego Creative, Performing and Media Arts Middle School) is making major changes.
Beginning September 8, some changes affect school schedules every day, others only affect minimum days. View a complete list of updated bell times for all schools.
The Board-approved bell time changes for CPMA are aimed at streamlining bus scheduling. As a magnet school, many of CPMA's students ride buses and the new schedule will save San Diego Unified about $1.5 million.
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Summer Programs Prepare Students for AP Courses |
 455 low income and underrepresented Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate (AP/IB) students have a special opportunity this summer to participate in 16 different academic enrichment camps at Hoover, Kearny, Madison, Mission Bay, Point Loma and Serra high schools. These camps focus on introducing key AP/IB concepts, developing critical reading and writing skills, Cornell note-taking and study techniques, and developing time management and organizational skills. Participants will prepare for the rigor of AP/IB classes in the fall, and enjoy summer academic field trips. For more information, contact Don Mitchell, director, AP Incentive Grant 2, at (858) 505-9578 or dmitchell2@sandi.net .
See Educational News to find out what other districts around the country are doing to prepare students for AP classes.
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Transportation Intern Program Results in Scholarship |
In its second year, the Transportation Intern Program for Students (TIPS) brought “at risk” students from Clairemont High to the Transportation Department’s Fleet Maintenance Division for a real world work experience. Under the watchful eye of a qualified mechanic, students applied what they learned in the classroom to assist with repairing and maintaining the district’s fleet of vehicles. Crediting his time in TIPS, student Jonathon Lopez has been awarded a full scholarship to the Diesel program at San Diego Miramar Community College with plans to become an automotive mechanic. The district recognizes Larry Brown, garage supervisor (pictured here with Jonathon), for mentoring and facilitating the TIPS program. Thanks also to all SDUSD Fleet Maintenance personnel and the Special Education TRACE program for their continued support. For more information contact Alex Robinson, Transportation Department, at (858) 496-8710 or arobinson@sandi.net .
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Physical Plant Operations (PPO) Launches New and Improved System |
After more than 15 years and three-quarters of a billion dollars worth of work completed on the Maximo work order system, PPO has successfully trained more than 250 employees on the updated Computerized Maintenance Management System. The new system will take PPO closer to an electronic process, eliminating the use of paper for most work orders and improving time management and integration with PeopleSoft, the district’s human resources management system. Thanks to the entire PPO team for their commitment to improving customer service and innovation with district business practices. For more information contact Tom Wright, Support Services at (858) 573-5733 or twright@sandi.net .
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$10,000 Scholarship for Aspiring Latino Education Leaders |
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces the annual ALAS/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Scholarship, which provides Latino educators seeking to become administrators and superintendents with a one-time, $10,000 award. Additionally, the scholarship offers a one-time, $2,000 honorable mention award each year. Sid Salazar, chief secondary school improvement officer, is a past scholarship recipient. Applications are available at www.hmco.com/pdf/alas_scholarship.pdf and are due on September 1, 2009.
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- Fay Elementary’s Outstanding Attendance
On Tuesday, June 30, Fay Elementary held a 100% Attendance Campaign. The school community’s commitment to education paid off with a 99.7% attendance rate for the day, with only two absences out of 625 students. The campaign jump starts the school’s commitment to attendance for the entire year. Students, parents and staff were awarded prizes for their tremendous efforts. For more information, contact Principal Eileen Moreno at (619) 624-2600 or emoreno@sandi.net .
- Breakfast in the Classroom at Memorial Prep
In Fall 2009, Memorial Preparatory for Scholars and Athletes will start the Breakfast in the Classroom Program. This is the first middle school to embrace the highly successful program that provides a nutritious breakfast to every student, every day. For more information contact Gary Petill, Food Services Department, at (858) 627-7301 or gpetill@sandi.net .
- Millennial Tech Partners with San Diego State for Parent Involvement
SDSU will partner with Millennial Tech Middle School on their Academy for Parent Involvement (A=pi) program. Every MTM parent who completes the 10-month academy will earn the opportunity for their child to receive a certificate of admission to SDSU once they complete high school and meet all A-G requirements. Negotiations are underway to extend the certificate of admission at a number of schools within the California State University system. For more information, contact Principal Helen V. Griffith at (619) 527-6933 or hgriffith@sandi.net .
- Balboa Elementary Make Over
On June 27, almost 400 National Education Association (NEA) volunteers gathered at Balboa Elementary for a site beautification event - part of NEA’s weeklong convention in San Diego. Volunteers teamed up with Physical Plant Operations (PPO) staff to paint murals and walls, freshen up landscape and install donated cabinets among other projects. Students and staff at Balboa now have a vastly improved learning environment. For more information contact Tracy Higgins, Support Services at (858) 627-7151 or thiggins@sandi.net .
- Student Work Showcased at the San Diego County Fair
Congratulations to the following schools, whose student art projects were featured at this year’s fair: Baker, Benchley Weinberger, Curie, Chollas Mead, Dewey, E.B. Scripps, Fay, Joyner, Lindberg Schweitzer, Mason, Miramar Ranch, Oak Park, Pacific Beach, Rosa Parks, Silver Gate, Vista Grande and Zamorano elementary schools.
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