Dear Falcon Families,
We hope everyone had a great weekend! Our students had a fun week last week, leading up to Homecoming with all the festivities and then our game and Homecoming dance. This week, we must take a moment to recognize our own legend, Coach Jane Morrill. On Sunday, October 27th, Coach Morrill will be enshrined in the High School Coaching Legends Hall of Fame. This puts her in an elite club of coaches, and is a recognition of her outstanding prowess as a field hockey coach and mentor to students for 24 years. Her overall record was 508-83, winning 12 San Diego Section championships! Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work, Coach Morrill!
On Thursday, October 10th, we will host our annual “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event. Please see below for a promotional video and more information about this powerful event. The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee has released a community survey for everyone to complete. They are seeking input for proposed topics and goals. Please see below for a link to a survey and dates when the results will be discussed.
San Diego Unified has opened their CHOICE Application Priority Window (Sept. 23-Nov. 4, 2024 for the 2025-2026 school year). This is an opportunity for families outside San Diego Unified to explore unique schools (arts, STEAM, languages). The opportunity is open to everyone; see below for more details. The application is available at sandi.net/CHOICE.
This past week, The College Board awarded Scripps Ranch High School the AP Silver Award. The College Board recognizes schools doing outstanding work welcoming more and more students into AP courses and supporting those students on the path to college success. Scripps Ranch is now on the AP Honor Roll. Congratulations to all our staff and students for this achievement!
This week’s updates include information about our upcoming “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event, our ongoing College series, the Schools Committee Survey, the San Diego Unified CHOICE application window, and more. Reminders for SR6 Saturday Sessions, the SRHS Foundation, from the counseling office, and the LCFF parent notification are also included.
See below for the latest updates as of 10-6-24.
Upcoming Calendar Events for August, September and October
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Monday, 10/7 Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Thursday, 10/10 What I Wish My Parents Knew, 5pm in library
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Monday, 10/14 Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Monday, 10/21 Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Monday, 10/28 Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Friday, 11/1 End of Second Grading Period
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Thursday, 11/7 Senior Class picture during advisory in the stadium
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Friday 11/8 Guest Speaker: Melvin Adams
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Monday 11/11 No School, Veteran’s Day
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Monday 11/25-11/29 No School, Thanksgiving Break
What I Wish My Parents Knew Event
Join us this Thursday 10/10 at 5pm in the SRHS library. Please watch the promo video featuring our student panel members for details. It’s an event you will not want to miss!
Modified Monday
Every Monday is a modified Monday with school ending at 2:29pm. On Monday, October 7th there will be a staff professional development meeting during this time so teachers will not be available from 2:45 - 3:45 pm.
Counseling Updates
None.
The Wednesday College Series
The Wednesday College Series this Wednesday, October 9th, will feature a presentation from San Diego State University. All students are welcome at lunch (12:55-1:25), in the library. Use this link to see the schedule of colleges that will be in attendance.
SR6 Saturday Sessions - Reminder
SR6 (Scripps Ranch 6) is an academic support available to all students. It is a 6th day of school hosted on select Saturdays for four hours, 8am-12pm. SR6 will be hosted by a certificated teacher(s) who will provide instruction and support. A breakfast and lunch meal is available for all students attending Core Academy at no charge. All students have been invited to their “Class of” Google Classroom, where they can view the content areas of the teacher(s) scheduled for each session, and sign up. SR6 is also an avenue for students to recover their attendance (AZTWs in PowerSchool) to remain eligible for school events. Additional opportunities for academic support and attendance recovery can be found on student’s Google Classroom as well. View Semester One SR6 Dates.
A Message From The SRHS Foundation - Reminder
The SRHS Foundation is comprised of Falcon families dedicated to enhancing the educational experience at Scripps Ranch High School by providing financial and service support for academic and facilities programs that lack sufficient funding.
Our Pledge Drive is in full swing. These funds help pay for your kids' education, including science experiments, college/career series, school safety, academic materials, and so much more. Visit www.SRHSFoundation.org to contribute.
Scripps Ranch Schools Committee
Interested in a specific topic or goal for the Scripps Ranch School Committee to tackle this school year? The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee has released a survey to gather community input regarding proposed topics or goals. This list will help us develop a set of priorities to drive our agenda for this school year. Participant feedback will be compiled and discussed at the October 16 Schools Committee meeting. The survey https://forms.gle/tVQDM7YW4P8UJ8fi6 is open now and will close on Tuesday, October 15. Please take this opportunity to complete the survey and share your feedback so that our committee can help prioritize our community’s interests. We thank you for your participation.
San Diego Unified CHOICE Application Window Now Open - from SDUSD
We are pleased to announce that the San Diego Unified CHOICE Application Priority Window is now open! From September 23rd to November 4th (applications for the 2025-2026 school year), families throughout San Diego County can explore a variety of unique schools, programs, and classes that cater to diverse interests and needs.
Whether your child is passionate about academics, the arts, or athletics, the CHOICE program allows families - both inside and outside the San Diego Unified School District - to apply for schools that best meet their needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover specialty and magnet schools that focus on the arts, STEAM, languages, and more. It also offers a chance to find a school that aligns with your family’s lifestyle, such as one closer to your workplace.
During this application period, parents can select up to three schools. Lottery results will be sent via email in February 2025. We encourage you to share this information with anyone interested in specialized programs or seeking a better educational fit for their child. The San Diego Unified CHOICE Program truly opens doors to a wealth of educational possibilities. For more information and to apply, please visit sandi.net/CHOICE or attend our Zoom Parent Choice Workshops on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. via https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/86018466363
LCFF Parent Notification - Reminder
Each year, we request that our families complete the LCFF survey. To date, 76.9% of Falcon Families have submitted their LCFF survey. Thank you to those who have done so. If you have not submitted your survey, please login to PowerSchool Parent Portal as soon as possible to submit your survey. Instructions are below.
There are important reasons we ask for this information:
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Some students get fee waivers/reductions for college applications and AP exams, and families may get lower-cost internet service.
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SUN Bucks — (Summer–EBT) provides $40 per month per student for food for June, July, and August 2024 ($120 total). Cards will be issued in the fall.
It is critical we collect this data from every family to ensure our school receives all the state funding to which it is entitled. Parents need to only fill out the LCFF via one of the options below:
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Option 1: In the next several weeks, the district will roll out a Survey Monkey link to the LCFF form. The link will be provided via email from [email protected]t via SurveyMonkey.com
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Option 2: Families will also have the option to complete this form in PowerSchool Parent Portal (Click here to sign into PowerSchool Parent Portal). Families who submitted the LCFF form this past spring will not receive the email.
The LCFF online form is only available on the Parent Portal; it is not accessible on the student’s portal.
If you do not have access to the Parent Portal, please complete the: Scripps Ranch High School Parent Portal Access Request Form to receive an access ID and password for your student(s).
That’s all for today. Enjoy the remainder of your Sunday!
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School