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Senior JumpStart: A free, half-day College Access Conference for San Diego County High School Seniors and families/guardians to prepare for a successful senior year!
Student/Parent participants will be able to enjoy various workshops from local college and financial aid experts on the following topics:
YELLOW RIBBON WEEK
National Suicide Prevention Week, September 11-15, 2023
Suicide prevention is important every day of the year. This week gives us an opportunity to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available and suicide can be prevented. https://www.suicideispreventable.org/
SUICIDE PREVENTION 101 WEBINAR FOR PARENTS:
Recognizing Signs and What to Do
This free webinar provides information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having suicidal thoughts, and resources. The webinar is provided in partnership with the California Department of Education, the California Mental Health Services Authority, the Directing Change Program, and Teen Line. The webinar is offered in English and Spanish.
In English:
https://fb.watch/hr7Emudzpd/
Módulo 1 – Prevención del Suicidio para Padres: Las Señales y Qué Hacer
Este seminario web gratuito proporcionará información sobre prevención del suicidio para los padres que incluye: reconocer las señales de advertencia de suicidio, cómo tener una conversación con tu hijo sobre tus inquietudes, acciones para tomar si tu hijo tiene pensamientos suicidas, consejos y recursos para apoyar la salud mental y emocional durante COVID-19, e información sobre como criar adolescentes resilientes.
En Español:
https://fb.watch/hr7GnYEfVj/
For more information: https://directingchangeca.org/for-parents/
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
Students can register for upcoming virtual college fairs and learn more here: https://www.nacacattend.org/
SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
The San Diego County Office of Education's Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers training is offered in English and Spanish to help youth guardians talk with their children about suicide prevention, spot warning signs, and actions to take if necessary.
- The training in English will be on Sept. 26: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-239252
- The training in Spanish will be offered Sept. 27: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-239246
SEAL OF BILITERACY + AP EXAMS
Demonstrate your proficiency in a second language by taking an AP World Language Exam! The SSB is determined in 12th grade, but younger students can start working towards it now by continuing their world language requirement past the 2 year requirement for graduation, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in their English Language Art classes and demonstrating proficiency (Standard Met or Exceeding Standard in their ELA CAASPP, which is taken in the spring of 11th grade.
FACE Habits of Mind - Parent workshops
FACE is a FREE 8-week program focusing on 8 - Habits of Mind – essential skills that characterize successful individuals. Open the attached flyers for more information and to register for FACE Fall 2023. The attached flyers are in English and Spanish.
FACE is held on Tuesdays, starting September 12, 2023, through November 7, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- FACE is provided in English and Spanish
- FACE is “FREE”
- FACE is “virtual”
FACE virtual is tailored towards parents and adjusted for middle and high school students in attendance in a virtual environment throughout the weekly program. Any questions, please contact Kathleen Corona, kcorona@csusm.edu.
SENIOR ADS FOR THE YEARBOOK // ON SALE NOW!
Senior Parents: Capture the memories and celebrate your senior's journey with a personal touch in this year's 2024 yearbook! We're excited to announce that you can now secure your space to place a senior ad, showcasing your pride and support for your graduation senior.
Ad Pricing: $40-$400 depending on the size.
Space is limited, so please secure your spot before they fill up! Plus take advantage of our current pricing until November 3rd, after which the prices will increase.
How to Purchase:
- Visit yearbookordercenter.com
- Use school code: 8120
- Craft your personalized message & photos to your senior
A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM OUR MHHS LIBRARY
All students are expected to bring their school-issued Chromebook and charger to school every day. The library has a very limited number of day loaner Chromebooks available to students, so we cannot guarantee availability. If your student has any issues with their Chromebook or charger, please have them visit the library for assistance as soon as possible. Library hours are 7:30-4:00, M-F. We are located on the second story of the admin building. To contact us directly, email us at mhhs.library@smusd.org or call 760-290-2731. We are always happy to help. Thank you!
AVID PROGRAM HIRING TUTORS NOW
Our AVID program is looking to hire current college students, who are also Mission Hills alumni, as AVID Tutors. AVID Tutors assist students in grades 9 - 12 with mathematics, science, English, history, and foreign language; AP and Honors experience is preferred. AVID Tutors work 10-18 hours a week. Because college classes come first, tutoring hours will be scheduled around a tutor's college schedule. The current pay is $15.50/hour. Applicants must apply on edjoin.org. We are hiring very soon (prior to the Sept 30 application deadline), so If you're interested, please apply as soon as possible through this link: AVID Tutor Edjoin
Questions? Please contact our AVID Coordinator, Mrs. Yorba @ jamie.yorba@smusd.org.
PSAT // October 14, 2023
10th and 11th graders: The PSAT is on 10/14. Registration and fees are due by 9/14. Please contact Mr. Boring in room 665 or by email marcus.boring@smusd.org for more information.
START SMART // September 13 & November 8, 2023
Registration is open to all students! Seating is limited; registration is required. Participation is mandatory in order to receive a student parking permit for the 2023-2024 school year. If your student has already attended the course, they do not need to repeat.
>> Register for a class HERE
COUNSELING
>> View Newsletter
>> View Counseling website
MHHS LIBRARY
Library Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
>> View The Check-in! Library Newsletter for Students
>> Visit Library Page
MHHS ASB
Thank you for your patience as we finalize our supports for this year!
>> VISIT TUTORING WEBSITE
AP/HONORS TUTORING
>> Visit AP/H Website
>> View AP/HONORS TUTORING CALENDAR
MATH
>> View MATH TUTORING FLIER
BRAINFUSE
TUTORING RESOURCES
In addition to asking your teacher for help, attached is some information about AP/Honors Tutoring and Math Tutoring. Also, all California students have access to BrainFuse free through the public library website linked. They offer online tutoring, writing assistance, and more.
