CHS Islander News
January 26-30, 2026
THIS WEEK
Jan 26
Jan 27 Library closed 1:30-2:30 PM
Jan 28 SENIOR CLASS GROUP PHOTO during homeroom
Term 2 Parent Information Night 5:00 PM
Jan 29 26-27 course selections due in Xello
CHS presents Clue 7pm / Theatre
Jan 30 CHS presents Clue 7pm Theatre
Jan 31 CHS presents Clue 2pm and 7pm Theatre
Feb 1CHS presents Clue 2pm Theatre
Term 1 Semester 2 Final Grades are available to view in Synergy. To login to Parent Vue click HERE. If your student earned a D or F in a course, please contact the student’s counselor to see remediation options.
Seniors: Be sure to check the senior section below for new information and deadlines.
Senior Class Group Photo - Jan. 28th: Seniors will be released from per. 2/homeroom at 11:07 am and report to the stands at the stadium. We will be taking our annual senior class group photo at that time (weather permitting).
Term 2 Parent Information Night (a.k.a back to school night) is January 28th at 5pm.
Period 1: 5:00-5:15 pm
Period 2: 5:20-5:35 pm
Period 3: 5:40-5:55 pm
Period 4: 6:00-6:15 pm (No CoSA classes)
No Period 5 CoSA classes
Click HERE for more information
COURSE SELECTION 2026-2027!
Students will get their course selection sheets for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday January 20th during the counseling assemblies.
On January 21st and 28th, students will be reviewing the process of selecting their courses and will have time to select their courses. The process is through xello this year and all initial course selections need to be completed by January 29th.
Please have conversations with your student about the courses they are selecting.
Students will then be meeting individually with their counselor prior to spring break to plan for courses next year and discuss post-secondary plans.
Remediation of Courses Policy: Students earning a D or an F in a UC A-G course will be required to remediate the course to a C or higher. Required remediation may be via course repetition, online credit recovery, and/or summer school. CHS counseling will provide families with necessary information about the way in which your CHS student will remediate a UC A-G course D or F grade. Note: graduation requirement courses that do not factor into A-G completion must be remediated if a student earns an F. See CHS Student/Family Handbook for more information.
Cell Phone Policy Reminder: Students are required to place cellphones in the holders in each of their classrooms at the beginning of class. Additionally, no student should have a cell phone if they leave the classroom to use the restroom. Students who are outside of the classroom with their cell phone will have it confiscated for the remainder of the school day. Confiscated phones will be kept safely in the front office.
PE Uniforms can be purchased by clicking on THIS LINK (you can also purchase them from the CHS website under the tab "store".)
- Please bring a printed receipt to your PE teacher to get your clothes. Students will be dressing out at the end of the first week of the term.
AP Testing: All AP students should have joined their teacher’s AP Classroom the first week of class. Teachers have provided students with the appropriate join codes. All students are required to join their AP Classroom, regardless of whether they plan to take the AP exam.
- AP Payment and Registration is open for Spring Registration from January 20, 2026 to March 2, 2026.
ONCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ON MARCH 2, NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Students can register and pay for Spring Term course exams as well as complete “late” registration for any fall courses during the Spring Term registration. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:
Important information can be found in the AP contract given to each student enrolled in an AP class. The document is linked below.
- If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net
Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Arriving tardy to 3rd period may result in having lunch detention the following day. Also, thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.
Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration conducts unannounced tardy sweeps throughout the year. Students who arrive late after the tardy bell will check in at the MPR, be marked tardy with their ID, and then head to class; phones will also be collected and returned at the end of the day to support our cell phone policy. Thank you for helping us reinforce punctuality and a focused learning environment by ensuring your student arrives on time and ready to learn.
NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support with their classes! Tutoring will take place on:
- Tuesdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
- Thursdays at lunch Room 511
Statewide CAASPP testing for 11th graders will occur every day during the week of April 13-17, 2026. Students and families may become familiar with the California assessment testing format here.
Bikes, helmets, and personal items: We would like to remind all students to lock their bikes and secure personal items (e.g., bike helmets) during the school day. Students are encouraged to lock their helmets directly to their bikes for added security. Please note that CHS is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings. Thank you for helping us with these important reminders.
Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
Attention Seniors!!
“Attention Seniors! Have you ordered your Graduation products yet? If not, don't worry! Senior Week is being extended through Friday, January 30th! Grad ordering for your cap & gown unit, graduation announcements, and other Class of 2026-themed keepsakes can still be ordered online by visiting jostens.com or by following the links below. Pricing is subject to increase after the January 30th deadline, so order now and save!
Your Jostens representative, Michael Petrella, would like to thank all the seniors and their families who have already placed their graduation orders!
- Coronado - Grad Products (Cap & Gown Unit, Graduation Announcements, Senior Keepsakes)
- Coronado - Class Rings
- Coronado - Letterman Jackets
Questions? Email michael.petrella@jostens.com or feel free to check in with Mr. Silverman in room 506”
SENIOR SURVEY It’s here! The Class of 2026 Senior Survey colses Feb. 6. Vote for superlatives, Submit your senior quote and will. Just remember you must have gotten your senior portrait taken by Cherish Memories AND you must have purchased a yearbook for your quote and will be placed in the senior section.
Term 2 Schedules -The schedule change request window has closed. Have a great spring term Islanders!
Students will get their course selection sheets for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday January 20th during the counseling assemblies.
On January 21st and 28th, students will be reviewing the process of selecting their courses and will have time to select their courses. The process is through xello this year and all initial course selections need to be completed by January 29th.
Please have conversations with your student about the courses they are selecting.
Students will then be meeting individually with their counselor prior to spring break to plan for courses next year and discuss post-secondary plans.
For the complete information for the course selection process, the course catalog, and counseling presentations from College and Career Day, please visit the website HERE.
Term 1 Semester 2 Final Grades are available to view in Synergy. To login to Parent Vue click HERE. If your student earned a D or F in a course, please contact the student’s counselor to see remediation options. Term 2 Semester 1 is a fresh start for students. Please remind them of this and encourage them to get off to a great beginning!
Remediation of Courses Policy: Students earning a D or an F in a UC A-G course will be required to remediate the course to a C or higher. Required remediation may be via course repetition, online credit recovery, and/or summer school. CHS counseling will provide families with necessary information about the way in which your CHS student will remediate a UC A-G course D or F grade. Note: graduation requirement courses that do not factor into A-G completion must be remediated if a student earns an F. See CHS Student/Family Handbook for more information.
NEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENTS
Community College Parent Night - Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 6pm:CHS will have our first Community College night for interested families in the MPR. Mesa College will be joining us to discuss community college options within San Diego, no matter the college decided upon. CHS counselors will also be there to help with questions and the application.
Community College Field Trips - we will be taking students on tours to local community colleges throughout the spring. Please contact counselor Misty Kint at Misty.kint@coronadousd.net if you are interested in your student attending.
Community College Application Workshops - Weeks of February 9th and 17th
We will be having lunch application workshops with Southwestern College, Mesa College, City College and Grossmont/Cuyamaca Colleges. Please complete THIS form if your student is interested in attending and we will send an invitation to your student. It is essential that students complete the application process as early as possible to get priority registration and the Promise Grant.
PARENTS OF SENIORS!
- College Portals - Many colleges now require students to create a college-specific portal after they apply. This portal serves as a central hub for application documents, admissions decisions, and financial aid information. Please talk to your student to make sure they've created their portals and are checking their email for updates daily. Thank you for all you do to support your students through this year.
- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are open and are due March 2, 2026! An information packet was emailed to every senior and parent on October 17th with specific financial aid workshops and resources. To access the documents sent home to seniors with live links, click HERE or visit the CHS Financial Aid webpage. A hard copy of the information was mailed home the week of October 20th. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process. Please attend the CHS Funding College Night below or reach out to your counselor for help
REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469The AB469 legislation requires all California seniors to complete ONE of the following before the end of their senior year. You must complete the requirement prior to purchasing a grad nite and/or prom ticket as well.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
An application for the California Dream Act (CADAA) (for undocumented students)
To submit an “opt-out” form
Funding College Night Resources
New Military Financial Aid Resources: GI Bill and CalVet
SCHOLARSHIPS!
School added scholarships are now available in Xello in addition to the national scholarships! The counselors will be adding scholarships going forward as they become available. Many of the ones we add are either local to Coronado or San Diego, therefore you have an increased chance of receiving those.
To Access Scholarships in Xello: Student dashboard -> Plans -> Scholarships (Parent view details)
Updated Current Scholarships: Ongoing List of Military Scholarships, Delta Theta Chi Sorority ( DueFebruary 1st), Salute to Education Scholarship by San Diego County FORD Dealers (Due February 13th), Rotary Club Coronado Binacional Scholarship - CHS Students Only (Due February 27th), San Diego Education Careers Scholarship (Due February 27th), San Diego Foundation Scholarship (One application for 150 local scholarships - Due March 4th), Cabrillo Civic Club Scholarship (Due March 15th), MLK Community Choir San Diego Scholarship (Arts majors - Due March 16th), Executive Women International (EWI) Scholarship (Due March 30th)
Current Scholarships Added: Ongoing List of Military Scholarships,Delta Theta Chi Sorority ( DueFebruary 1st), Salute to Education Scholarship by San Diego County FORD Dealers (Due February 13th), Cabrillo Civic Club Scholarship Due March 15th), MLK Community Choir San Diego Scholarship (Arts majors - Due March 16th),
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
City of Coronado Recreation Jobs Open House
Tuesday February 5, 2025
2:00-5:00pm
John D. Spreckels Center (Across the street from CHS)
1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA 92118
Details: Looking for Fun, Flexible, Part Time work? Come check out the variety of positions that Recreation and Golf Services has open for employment now. Complete an application, find out the details on working here and even participate in interviews on the spot! Whether you are interested in aquatics, recreation, parks, senior or youth programs. This informative event is your pathway to the best jobs in Coronado! For more details call 619-522-7342.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
New Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Posting
New CHS Counseling Website - Please view for all college and career information and social emotional resources.
***PLEASE NOTE: The library will be closed from 1:30-2:30pm on Tuesday, January 27th due to a library team meeting.
Please remind your students to bring their school–issued devices everyday. Additionally, we are running out of One Day Use Chromebooks on a daily basis, especially because they are not being returned. If this trend continues, we will begin turning students away.
Local podcaster and writer, Adam Greenfield, would like to install a Gumball Poetry Machine in the library. We would like to feature student and staff entries, along with other local poets. We are looking for anyone who would like to submit one poem of 10 lines or less to be featured. One quarter will earn anyone a surprise poem! Please submit entries to: cusdlibrary@coronadousd.net
NOTE: Please keep it clean! Any entries submitted that are deemed inappropriate will not be included.
· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure
o If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas
Library Hours and Contact
· CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
· CHS Library Extension: 2088
· CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
CHS Debate Team and Mock Trial
Use the QR code to register. If you're 16 or 17 years old, you must complete a parental consent form. Click on the flyer to access the form.
Seal of Biliteracy testing is offered to seniors by appointment only. Please schedule and test before February 27 so you can be recognized at the district-wide Biliteracy Awards Ceremony on April 21. Email or see Dr. Sullivan in Room 413 to schedule your test and get more information.
The CHS PTO has lots of amazing things planned for the students, teachers and staff this year! As always we cannot do what we do without the help of our amazing CHS Families!
Thank you for taking the time to help us support our awesome CHS students, teachers and staff. CHS PTO is looking forwarding to a fantastic school year! Go Islanders!
PTO Executive Board 2025-2026
Liz Riebe, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)
Alison Gregory, Vice President
Arlene Ventimiglia, Secretary
Keli Craig, Treasurer
Mandy Cohn: Hospitality
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders