SD Met Family Updates

Parent/Guardian Survey - Schools of Choice

Please support us by taking a very brief survey about school climate. This survey was created by the state of California in connection with the Met's status as a school of choice. To maintain our status as a school of choice, we are required to collect relevant survey data from parents/guardians on an annual basis. Please select the one answer per row that best describes your point of view. Please complete the survey by March 20, 2026. It should only take a few minutes to complete. Thank you for your support!

PSAT for 10th Graders

The PSAT for 10th graders is on Thursday, March 19, from 8:30 to 12:00. All 10th graders are eligible to take the PSAT free of charge! The PSAT is a valuable experience that will help students gain practice with this format of assessment, and is good preparation for the 11th grade PSAT, as well as the SAT and ACT, which is needed for many college applications.

If the PSAT will conflict with a student's internship schedule on that day, they need to let their mentors know as soon as possible. Students will need to bring their fully-charged school-issued laptops and chargers.

MetUp - Friday, March 20: "Nourish and Flourish"

This Friday we will have our March MetUp! This month we will be focusing on healthy choices that help us Nourish and Flourish!

Students will begin the day in Advisory, followed by a whole-school Pick-Me-Up in G101, including the premier of the Met Media class's Directing Change videos. Student will then enjoy two 1-hour workshops, selecting from these terrific offerings:

Culinary activity with SDUSD Culinary Department
Art activity with Dr. Pilkington
Zines with Lambda Archive
Downtown Brazilian JiuJistu
Anxiety and Thought Traps with Ms. Christina from Wellness Together

Lunch and a resource fair will take place from 12:20-1:00, followed by appreciations and dismissal at 1:15 pm. Please plan accordingly for student pickup.

Student Led Conferences - March 25-27

As part of the Met's vision of personalized learning and family engagement, we host Student-Led Conferences (SLC) twice a year at the midpoint of each semester. Our Spring SLCs take place on March 25, 26, 27, which coincides with the release of student Progress Reports on March 24. (In some circumstances, advisors are able to accommodate SLCs on March 23 or March 24; please ask your student's advisor about this.)

SLCs and Progress Reports are a very important opportunity for students to lead a conversation about their goals and growth, and for parents to assess their students’ success and partner with teachers on support strategies if students are struggling, with ample time for improvement before final grades are issued at the end of the semester. These conversations are a crucial part of how we support student learning and connect with families. As such, every student is expected to have at least one parent, guardian, or other close family member in attendance at their SLC.

Advisors are supporting their students on SLC preparations, and have been reaching out to families to schedule a specific date and time for their SLC. Please respond as soon as you can to schedule your student's SLC time. If you will require interpreting services in Spanish, please let your student’s advisor know as soon as possible, so we can plan accordingly.

Because of the importance of SLCs, we are having a modified schedule that week to allow more time during the day for families to attend. Please note the following class schedule for those three days:

Wednesday, March 25 - Classes from 8:30am to 12:25 pm. SLCs may be scheduled from 12:30pm onward.
Thursday, March 26 - Students are expected to continue attending internships. SLCs may be scheduled outside of the student’s internship time.
Friday, March 27 - Classes from 8:30am to 12:25 pm. SLCs may be scheduled from 12:30pm onward.

We look forward to having you join us for your student’s SLCs!

Please refer to these parking directions, which include a link to a parking permit.

SD Met Foundation Family Dinner Night: Wed, March 25, at Luna Grill!

The SD Met Foundation is a parent group that raises money for teacher needs and student events such as Grad Night. Join us on March 25 (first day of SLCs!) at Luna Grill to learn about our plans for Spring Cleaning in your students’ classrooms, as well as our goals for supporting fun events! We would love to see more families and hear your ideas for enriching the Met high school experience. (20% of net sales will benefit the SD Met Foundation.)

Sexual Health Education for Biology Students - Parent Notification

As part of our district's requirement for comprehensive sexual health education, we will be implementing the district's curriculum in our Biology classes after we return from Spring Break. Please see the following letter from our Biology teacher, Ms. Kohmescher:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Beginning April 6 and continuing through April 10, reproductive health topics will be integrated into our Biology curriculum. If you would like more information about the district-approved curriculum, please visit the following page:
https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/sexual_health_education/parent_and_family_resources

Parents and guardians may excuse their student from reproductive health instruction for this school year by providing an electronic, printed, or hand-written note to Ms. Kohmescher or Mr. Fung. The note should state that you are excusing your child from the instruction, include your child’s name, and be signed by a parent or guardian. No explanation or reason is required.

If you have any questions about the content or lessons, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support,

Ms. Kohmescher

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

We are excited to share the next year’s academic calendar for the 2026–27 school year. While grading periods, start and end dates, and holidays are final, please note that some dates for Exhibitions, MetUps, or similar events may be adjusted if needed.

Carmen at the San Diego Opera - FREE evening show for students - Wed, March 25

All Met students are invited to experience for FREE - Carmen, the famous opera by Bizet, at San Diego Civic Theater on Wednesday, March 25. We will meet here at school at 5:20 pm to depart on a school bus to the Civic Theater. The show runs from 6:30- 9:30. Students will need to be picked up at the Met @ 10pm.

Interested students are encouraged to express their interest and sign up here. Limit 30 students.

Here is more information:

Music by Georges Bizet; Libretto by Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac

The most fearless and indomitable heroine in all opera is back! When Carmen tosses a flower to the soldier Don José, he becomes obsessed, leaving his post to join her band of smugglers. But when she loses interest and sets her sights on a bullfighter, Don José may not be able to handle the rejection.

With a score packed with opera classics, including the “Habanera,” the “Toreador Song,” and one of the greatest overtures ever written, you’ll be joining Don José as you fall under the spell of Carmen.

Sung in French with English and Spanish translations projected above the stage.

Performed with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes including one intermission.

Please encourage your student to take advantage of this amazing and FREE cultural opportunity!

E-Waste Recycling Event During SLC Week

Please support a student's internship project: Collecting e-waste for San Diego Futures Foundation.

A box will be outside the main office (K203) for donations. See flyer for what can be accepted.

SD Met Foundation - Join Our Team!

The SD Met Foundation is looking for new members! We raise money for school expenses such as classroom improvements, refreshments and supplies for Week of Welcome

and other events, teacher support and appreciation, and more. We only meet every other month so the time commitment is low! If interested, please email Foundation president, Lindsay Speaker, at lindsayspeaker@gmail.com.

Senior Economics Class request

Our Senior Economics/Personal Finance class would like to borrow your finance/econ board games for the semester. Do you have Monopoly? Life? Payday? Other games with a financial lens? We will return them in May! Please label and drop them off in Ms. Doyle's classroom (K205). Thank you!

Would you like to mentor a student intern? Or do you know someone who would?

If you or someone you know would be interested in mentoring a Met student intern, please reach out to your student's advisor or our Internship Coordinator, Mr. Poole. We are always looking for new opportunities for our students, and we are open to "outside the box" career fields! Thank you for continuing to make our internship program the best in the district!

Support the Class of 2026!

At San Diego Met High School Foundation, our goal is to support all our students in not only academics but in having the best experiences and creating the most fulfilling memories!

Please use the following donation link to support our Senior Class of 2026: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/senior-class-2026-grad-nite

With these donations, you will support our seniors in a variety of ways, and specifically with the following events:

Grad Nite!
Senior Breakfast!
Prom!

How you can continue to help power our mission:

Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.

Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated! Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

Thank you! SD Met Amazon Wish List

A huge thank you to our generous SD Met families who have already purchased items from our Amazon Wish List! Your support makes a real difference for our students and staff.

We’ll continue to keep our Amazon Wish List updated throughout the school year with items that support classroom learning, student projects, and campus activities. If you’d like to contribute, please visit the link or scan the QR code. Thank you for helping us keep SD Met a thriving and well-supported learning community!

Yearbooks!

It's the perfect time to order your 2025-26 Met Yearbook! Celebrate every moment by ordering your Yearbook now!

Online Ordering Links:

Yearbooks: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01101979

Senior Ads: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1713358

Graduation - Save the Date!

Date: Friday, June 5

Time: 10:30am (seating opens at 10:00)

Location: Mesa Commons Quad (the grassy amphitheater area)

More information will be shared with the families of the Class of 2026 after spring break!

As part of our annual tradition, Class of 2027 students (11th Graders) are expected to attend school on this date to assist with the graduation celebration.

Senior Portrait Update

Senior Portraits - students that have not taken a senior photo yet were sent an email (parents, too) on Mon., 3/9 from cdumas@sandi.net. Please look for this email (check junk/spam folder), as it has updated information on a new photographer and other options to consider. If you are unable to locate this email, please contact Carolyn at cdumas@sandi.net

Financial Aid and Scholarships!

It’s time for our senior students and families to apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now open.

Our Senior Advisors and Mr. Moravec have already assisted students with setting up their FSA ID for the FAFSA application. Parents/Guardians will also need to create their own FSA ID in order to help complete the application for their student. For more information and support, please visit this site and use this application link to access the FAFSA application.

No matter what pathway your student is pursuing, there is financial aid available to help. We strongly encourage all families to apply for financial aid, regardless of income. Completing the FAFSA or CADAA is a requirement for many higher education institutions, especially if your student is seeking merit-based scholarships. Additionally, submitting the FAFSA or CADAA is necessary to be considered for the California Promise Grant at California Community Colleges.

Scholarship Opportunities: Mr. Moravec regularly posts scholarship search links and information for seniors in the Class of 2026 College and Postsecondary Info Google Classroom. Check the top post for the latest links. Don’t miss out on these important opportunities to support your student’s future!

SDUSD is Recruiting for Pre-Qualified Pool of Clerical Applicants

Our school district is currently recruiting for clerical staff positions through their pre-qualified pool. A pre-qualified pool is a group of applicants who meet the requirements and have successfully passed the examination process for a position title that is designated as a “pre-qualified” position. See this flyer if you are interested in learning more.

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Calendar

The Academic Calendar for 2025-2026 is linked here. Please refer to this for holidays, grading periods, Exhibition and Student-Led Conference dates, and other important information. Here are some important upcoming dates:

March 19 - PSAT for 10th Graders - 8:30-12:00
March 20 - SSC Meeting - 7:45am
March 20 - MetUp "Nourish & Flourish" Dismissal 1:15 pm
March 24 - Grading Period Quarter 3 Ends
March 25-27 - Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
March 25 - Carmen (opera performance) - 5:30pm
March 25 - SD Met Foundation Luna Grill Family Dinner Night 4-8 pm
March 30-April 3 - Spring Break
April 10- SSC Meeting - 7:45am

Attendance Reporting Form

Regular and timely attendance at school and internships is one of the most important factors for your student’s success! Students who are regularly tardy or absent from one or more classes are missing valuable learning time and are much more likely to fall behind and struggle in their studies. As such, we will be contacting parents/guardians for your support if your student is struggling with attendance.

This year, we are implementing an Attendance Reporting Google Form linked here. This will allow parents to quickly and simply report a student absence. Please use this form any time your student will be absent for any part of the day (including whole day absences, as well as late arrival and early dismissal), as well as for multi-day absences (e.g., vacations, illness).

If you have any questions about attendance, please contact us at sdmet@sandi.net.

CaliforniaColleges.edu - Check it out!

The Met is proud to be part of SDUSD’s partnership with CaliforniaColleges.edu, which is California’s official college, career, and financial aid planning and application platform. It provides lessons and tools to help students discover goals for life after high school, and make plans to achieve them. It provides a system for students to launch and manage California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), Community College (CC) and financial aid applications. Counselors and families will be able to monitor and support student’s college and financial aid application progress and completion.

The Met's implementation plan will begin with the class of 2026 where students will register and launch their California State University (CSU), University of California (UC) and Community College (CC) applications through CaliforniaColleges.edu. The Met's Counseling Team will work with staff and students to introduce and educate students on how to launch their financial aid (FAFSA or CADAA) and college applications in the fall of 2026.

We encourage all Met students and parents to register for an account (parents can add multiple SDUSD students to monitor their progress) and view the tutorials for college and career planning tools for all grade levels. Students will need to register through their district Clever account, by clicking on the CCGI Tile.

You can find more information about this amazing CaliforniaColleges.edu tool and how to utilize its platform. Learn more here.

Food on Campus - FREE School Meals for All Students!

All Met students are eligible to receive free school meals, including breakfast and lunch every day! We encourage students to eat well so they can stay focused and healthy! Students simply need to come to our office at the designated service times to pick up a meal. We do require students to sign our log when they pick up a meal so that we are keeping accurate counts. Meal times are as follows:

School breakfast is available in the office from 8:00am – 8:25am daily.
M/W/F lunch from 12:15pm – 12:45pm
T/Th lunch available at 11:30am dismissal

In addition, we always have fresh fruit and snacks on hand in the office for students to pick up for a quick energy boost throughout the day. Please encourage your students to take advantage of FREE food on campus!

Students are always welcome to bring lunch from home as another option.

Please note: Mesa College is now back in full session. Students purchasing food in the Mesa Commons need to be mindful of the longer wait times for food so they will not be tardy to their classes, especially Period 4 after lunch. Waiting for Mesa Commons lunch service is NOT A VALID EXCUSE for being tardy to class!

Students are NOT allowed to have food delivered from delivery services (such as DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, and similar apps). Though we are located on a college campus, the Met is a CLOSED campus, and students are not allowed to leave campus during school hours without permission, nor are food deliveries or other unauthorized visitors allowed. Please ensure that your students bring food or lunch money so that they can eat well, be healthy, and stay focused on their studies!

Chromebooks

Please remind your students to bring their FULLY CHARGED Chromebooks to school every day! Our district’s 1-to-1 Chromebook policy enables every student to have a Chromebook checked out to them exclusively. This means that every student can take their Chromebook home every day, and it is their responsibility to bring them back to school charged and ready to work on every day. If your student forgets to bring their Chromebook, we unfortunately do not have extras to loan out. Your student will be asked to call home to ask for their Chromebook to be brought to school. If it cannot be brought to school by parent/guardian, the student will be able to work on assignments in an alternative format.

Daily Schedule

Please review the regular daily schedule for the school year. All students will attend classes on campus from 8:30am to 3:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to internships, and ALL students must attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:30am. NEW students will participate in the Met Gateway Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while RETURNING students will work with their advisor on finding an internship placement. As soon as a student has secured an internship, including a signed contract with the mentor, the student may start attending internship on Tuesdays and Thursdays instead of coming to campus. Our Gateway students are eligible to begin their internships after the conclusion of Gateway, as soon as September 23.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information

Student drop-off and pick-up is allowed in Lot 1 in the pull-out area in front of I-400, near the bottom of the main staircase. You may also use other areas along Mesa College Circle where there are curb cuts to allow cars to pull off the road. Please DO NOT attempt to drive up to the SD Met building for drop-off or pick-up. If you plan to park and visit the Met, you may park in a 1-hour visitor spot (limited) or use pay stations to purchase an hourly parking permit in Lot 1.

Student Parking Permits

For students who drive to campus and wish to have a parking permit for the semester, the application form is available in the front office. Please bring the completed form with the payment of $40 cash (no card payments are accepted at this time) to the Mesa College police office at Q-100 between 8am and 5pm Mon-Thurs (closed Fridays). The Mesa College is no longer issuing a physical parking permit to keep in your vehicle. Instead, your vehicle will be registered virtually in their new online system for the semester.

PowerSchool Parent Portal

The PowerSchool Parent Portal provides you with access to your student’s grades and current progress. If you need support with setting up your PowerSchool Parent Portal access, please contact Mihoko Ikeuchi at mikeuchi@sandi.net

School Tours

We are continuously enrolling new students. Please share this tour schedule with interested families. Encourage them to visit our school website to sign up for the next tour.

Senior Early Dismissal Policy

As part of supporting our 12th graders in having diverse opportunities for success, the Met has an early dismissal policy for qualified seniors. Students and parents/guardians must submit this Senior Early Dismissal application and await approval by the principal before any early dismissal can begin. Please note that the earliest that seniors may be dismissed is 12:10pm, and early dismissal does not apply on MetUp days (one Friday a month) or other special events that require student attendance until the end of the school day. Please refer to this Senior Early Dismissal Policy document for more details.