CHS Islander News
August 17-21, 2026
THIS WEEK
August 17: Student Information Assembly (students only) (double assembly altered bell schedule)
Club applications due to room 702
August 18: STAR Testing please read this informational letter (STAR testing alternate bell schedule)
August 19: Internship Interest Meeting in room 202 at lunch
August 20: Term 1 Back to School Night 5:00 - 7:00pm
August 20: Club Rush at lunch
August 21: Club Rush at lunch
Parents and guardians, we want to celebrate the outstanding students of Coronado High School. They are enthusiastic, cooperative, helpful, friendly, communicative, respectful, and well prepared for school. We are looking forward to a great year! Go, Islanders!
Back to School Night: Mark your calendar for CHS BTSN is Thursday, Aug. 20th. from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We will have a welcome presentation in the theater from 5:00-5:25 pm, and period 1 will begin at 5:30pm. Please have your student provide their class schedule and classroom numbers prior to the event. Our partners in education will have tables set up in the quad. Please visit with them and don't forget to pick up your Islander gear.
For more information: CHS Back to School Night Info
Schedule
Welcome in the theater 5:00-5:25
1st Period 5:30-5:45
2nd Period 5:50-6:05
3rd Period 6:10-6:25
4th Period 6:30-6:45
5th period 6:50-7:05
Student Information Assembly: On Monday, August 17th CHS Administration will hold an informational assembly to review CHS policies and expectations. We will share the slidedeck with families in next week's Islander News.
STAR Testing: At the beginning and end of this school year, all CHS students will participate in the Star Reading and Star Math Assessments. While this may be new to some at the high school level, these local CUSD assessments have been a standard benchmark for all Coronado Unified students in grades K-8 since 2024. Expanding this to the high school ensures a consistent, data-driven approach to your student's education throughout their entire CUSD journey.
The Star Assessment is a "computer-adaptive" test, meaning it adjusts the difficulty of questions based on student responses to pinpoint their specific mastery levels. We utilize this tool because.. continue reading this informational letter
Club Rush: CHS is home to over 70 clubs, and we're excited to kick off the school year with our annual Club Rush days. Club Rush will be held during lunch on both Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August, 21st. Students are encouraged to get involved by signing up for clubs OR starting their own club. For more details on starting a club, see the ASB news section below.
Attendance for 26-27: CHS is encouraging students to be responsible for their attendance by being punctual and on time for class. We appreciate your support in this effort to be respectful by being on time!
- Absences: In the event of an absence, it is imperative that it is reported within 24 hours.To make reporting an absence easier, parents/guardians should submit the Attendance Verification Form for Parents 2026-27 (save this link for easy access)
- If you have any questions concerning attendance verification, please contact Rina Parodi via email at rina.parodi@coronadousd.net or call at (619)522-8907 ext. 2094
- Tardies: If a student is tardy, they must check in at the front office and receive a pass to class. In accordance with our cell phone policy, at that time they will turn in their cell phone and pick it up at the end of that class period. This reduces interrupting instructional time for in class cell phone collection.
CHS Cell Phone Policy: Please take time to read through the NEW cell phone policy in the Student and Family Handbook. All students are required to adhere to this mandatory policy while on campus.
Military Families: We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new military families. We are excited to have your student as part of the CHS Islander family for the 2026-27 school year. We know transition can have its challenges at times. If you have any questions, concerns, please reach out to CHS Administration.
Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
Open/Closed Campus: Coronado High is a closed campus for all students during school hours except during lunch.
LUNCH: Board Policy 5112.5 allows for all students in grades 9-12 to leave campus for lunch. However, freshmen MUST remain on campus for the first TWO weeks of the school year.
To encourage student responsibility, independent judgment, and positive citizenship, the Governing Board provides an open-campus lunch policy for grades 9-12. Under this policy, CHS students hold the privilege of leaving campus during the lunch period. 9th grade students are required to remain on campus for lunch during the first two weeks of the school year. Student leadership organizes activities to build community among the new freshmen class.
Freshmen who exceed three unexcused tardies may temporarily lose off-campus lunch privileges, with the duration determined by CHS administration. This approach encourages accountability while giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their responsibility.
Administration reserves the right to revoke off campus lunch privileges for any student who has excessive tardies to period 3
Lockers: If your student had a locker last year, they will keep that locker through senior year.
If your student would like to be assigned a locker, please have them check their CUSD email for information and a link to the Locker Request Form. Once a locker is requested, they will receive an email to their CUSD account which will include their locker number, location and combination.
PSAT: CHS will be administering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for all 9th , 10th and 11th graders. Detailed information concerning testing day will be sent to families at the beginning of September. Please reach out to Mrs. Lewis if you have any questions.
Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws while riding their bikes to school. We have had a of lot e-bikes running stop signs, going extremely fast, and some close calls with cars and pedestrian accidents. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.
Bike Racks: Students must park in the bike racks inside the 7th Street school gate. Parking around the school perimeter interferes with traffic, maintenance, and safety. Reminder: students are encouraged to always lock their bikes and helmets.
CUSD Child Nutrition Services: Child Nutrition Services Announces FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE LUNCH MEALS for all Enrolled Students for the 2026-27 School Year. Read more at the link HERE
Canvas: Staying in the know about your student's classes and grades is an important part of our partnership in educating your child. Please be sure to regularly check Canvas . For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent
Note: You do not need to create an account from scratch. You will need to use your current email as your username (the email address you use for Synergy/ParentVue) and then reset your password.
Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.
**Please be sure to read the Student and Family Handbook at the link below. It contains detailed information about our programs and policies.
Experience the Magic of CoSA!
Get Involved & Support the Arts
You don’t need to be a CoSA parent to make an impact. If you have a love for the arts and a desire to support our students, we would love to have you! Explore ways to get involved by visiting the CoSA Foundation.
Save the Date: CoSA Community Carnival 🎭🎨🎶
Get ready to connect! Please mark your calendars for the CoSA Foundation and Council Community Carnival on September 15th:
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Theatre: Hear from the Foundation, Council, and staff about the exciting year ahead.
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | The Quad: Join us for activities, games, great conversations, and community fun!
Note: CoSA classes begin on August 10th!
Club Rush will be in the quad at lunch this Thursday and Friday. Sign up and get involved in our many clubs on campus this year! A list of clubs will be available on the asb canvas page on Wednesday afternoon.
Attention Club Presidents! The Term 1 Inter-Club Council meeting will be held on Wednesday at lunch. All clubs applying for club status this year must have one representative at the meeting. The meeting will be in room 702. Bring your lunch.
The ASB Card offers students an opportunity to enjoy discounts on activities that Islanders are already participating in! Students with an ASB Card gain free admission to home football and basketball games, receive discounts on dances, shows, along with other perks. The purchase of the ASB Card supports all student activities on campus this year. The card is $50 and can be purchased at the student store right now by clicking this link → CHS Student Store-ASB Card
More information about the ASB Card can be found here ---> ASB CARD
Do you want to start a club at CHS? All of our Islander clubs are based on student interest, so there is something for everyone! All clubs, even those that were active last year, must apply to maintain club status each year. Club applications are due to Mrs. Belong in room 702 by August 17th. More information about clubs at CHS, along with the application, can be found here. → Club Information Letter
Get Connected!
Stay in the loop with Islander Student Activities!
Student Activities Calendar 26-27
ASB Canvas Page
Instagram @coronadoasb
Class of 2027 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders27
Class of 2028 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders28
Class of 2029 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders29
Class of 2030 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders2030
PARENTS, WE NEED YOU!!!
The freshmen class is getting ready for a great year and a great start to high school!!! And as a class, we need parents to help us out! Are you currently a parent that is an admin to a parent social media page? Are you in charge of a large group chat of parents? Are you wanting to support the Class of 2030 throughout their high school years by drumming up help from other parents?
A class parent will help ASB get other Class of 2030 students involved in school activities and events by reaching out and engaging with the parent community.
If you already do these things or you are interested in them, reach out to Kristina Byrd, Freshman Class Advisor, at kristina.byrd@coronadousd.net to get more information!
Seniors - Senior Portrait sessions are NOW OPEN. All yearbook senior portraits must be taken by the selected photographer and are due no later than Dec. 26, 2026 or they cannot be included in the yearbook. Sessions are now available at the Cherished Memories studio. Please call 951.204.4133 to book your session. There will be an on campus “quick shot” day, Dec. 2, 2026. Sign-ups for on campus photos will not be available until early Nov.
First General Meeting: All members are required to attend general membership meetings and the first one is Wed., Aug. 19, during LUNCH in the MPR. We will discuss Formal Induction, volunteer hours, tutoring and much more. (email jpg)
Formal Induction :Students who applied and were admitted into NHS last SPRING - your FORMAL INDUCTION will be Tue., Aug. 25, at 6:00 PM in the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The event is formal and families and friends are invited. (email jpg)
Tutoring: NHS Free Tutors will begin in the very near future, so if you would like to meet upperclassmen who excel in school and want to get some support with ANY subject, keep your eyes on this newsletter for more information as to days and times.
Check out our athletics at Islander Sports Foundation
Link to register online: Register for Sports Here
Link to a blank Physical: Sports Physical Form
Student Help Wanted!!To run our football in-game sideline replay system we need some tech/AV savvy students that can commit to learning the system, setting it up before the game, and running it during the game. Earn service hours and get some great experience. Stop by Coach Dean's classroom, room 503, if you're interested.
- First Home Football game of the season is this Friday vs Hilltop. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm. We continue to be a cashless entry, and here is a link to purchase the digital tickets: CHS GoFan Digital Ticket Link. You can also scan a QR code at the gate.
- Cross Country and Boys Beach Volleyball are still looking for more players this season. Please contact Mr. Brooks - Aaron.Brooks@coronadousd.net if you have any questions.
CHS Athletic Directors:
- Aaron Brooks: Aaron.brooks@coronadousd.net
- Casey Tanaka: casey.tanaka@coronadousd.net
Pre-order your Yearbook NOW
Yearbook pre-order sales are NOW OPEN at Yearbookforever.com. Books are the LOWEST PRICE of the year - $80 - until Oct. 1, so get yours secured today.
Service Academy Information Nigh
The office of Rep. Peters is holding a service academy information night on Tuesday, August 25th at 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Lawrence Family JCC, Library, 2nd Floor (4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037). Students and their families are invited to attend and speak with academy representatives. Their staff will also answer questions about the nomination process with their office.
Student Rotarians
WHAT:
Student Rotarian opportunity coming in August!
WHY:
Become an honorary Rotarian for one month. Attend a Rotary meeting, participate in service projects such as Beach Clean Up & Flags on the Avenue
WHO:
8 CHS Student Rotarians to be selected via application process at the beginning of 26-27 school year
Class of 2027 Seniors are eligible to apply in August
WHEN:
10 students to each serve for one month participating as honorary members of the Coronado Rotary Club during the 2025-2026 School Year
Student Rotarian application available on August 1st. Submissions due 09/04/26
QUESTIONS:
If you have questions regarding the CHS Student Rotarian Program offered by the Rotary Club of Coronado, please contact Rotary member Jane Braun jane@coronadoadvisor.com
Emerald Keepers Internship application opens Aug 3, 2026. The environmental stewardship group seeks motivated high school interns with a passion for sustainability for the 2026-2027 school year.
Students must be willing to contribute a minimum of 35 volunteer service hours for the year, including:
- · Working in the CHS Emerald Keepers Garden
- · Assisting at Emerald Keepers community events
- · Proposing and implementing a passion project
- · Attending monthly meetings during CHS lunch.
The internship offers excellent work and leadership experience and strengthens student resumes. To learn more and apply, go to emeraldkeepers.org/chs-internship-program and click on the online application button. Applications will be accepted from Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 23.
Dear CHS Families:
Coronado Unified School District is committed to preparing students for success in school and beyond. Part of this preparation includes exposing students to technology and guiding them in its appropriate uses. We are happy to continue providing 1st through 12th grade CUSD students with a Chromebook, case and charger for educational use at school and at home. This 1:1 Student Device Program will continue for the 2026-2027 school year.
As part of this program, all Coronado High School students are required to bring a fully charged device to school daily. Students who need a device will have the opportunity to check-out a Chromebook during scheduled pick-up.
NEW as of 26-27: All CHS students are required to have a school issued Chromebook at the start of the school year.
Students Using Personal Devices: CHS students who have personal devices at home may use their own device as an alternative to a CUSD Chromebook. If your student chooses to use a personal device, however, please note that it will not have specific CUSD features, such as testing lockdown browsers and content filters. If your student chooses to use their own device for daily school work, they will still be issued a CUSD Chromebook for course-specific requirements and/or local testing and state testing in Spring 2027.
Please note, a school issued Chromebook is required for certain CHS classes. If a course syllabus states that a school issued Chromebook is to be used in that class, this policy will be enforced and upheld. Students may not use their personal device in classes that require a school issued Chromebook.
Students Using CUSD Devices: CHS students who check-out a CUSD Chromebook for their daily school work may keep the device for the duration of their enrollment at CHS, including summers. Students will practice responsibility for operating and maintaining their individual CUSD devices throughout their time at CHS. We also encourage families to purchase the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan for CUSD Chromebooks for just $30 a year to limit any fines due to accidental damage. The Protection Plan must be purchased annually within two weeks of the beginning of the school year in order to be valid. A new Protection Plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device. This plan only covers the device (NOT the case and charger).
For more information about this program, please visit the links below:
· 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs
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