SD Met Family Updates

The San Diego Met's Aspen Challenge team won both the People’s Choice Award and the Grand Prize for their solution “Spill the Tea”! The Aspen Challenge is a district-wide competition involving most of the high schools in San Diego Unified. Each schools fields a team, and they are challenged to design a solution to one of several issues that are posed by community members.

The Met's solution focused on creating LGBTQ+ safe spaces as well as harm reduction related to substance abuse. Part of the team's work was creating a resource fair and multiple workshops for our March MetUp: Nourish and Flourish.

As part of the prize for winning, our team will be going to Aspen, Colorado, for a week at the end of June to attend the Aspen Ideas Festival. See this link for more information about this incredible win!

Once everyone saw how great these Met products turned out, there was renewed demand! Get your vibrant Met swag today! Order by April 26 - complete this google form (or scan QR code). All proceeds benefit the Class of 2025.

April 26: Met families and friends are invited to check out the Aquaponics/Patch and Pond garden that many of our students have either explored or interned at. See how fish and plants complement eachother in an enclosed system. Purchase a raffle ticket for a planter box! Enjoy fish tacos for free! More info closer to the date.

While you are attending the Aquaponics Open House this Saturday, take some time to stop in at the Mesa Veterinary Technology department's open house right next door! Located at the P-300 building on the corner of Genesee Avenue and Marlesta Drive. The event takes place from 10am to 1pm.

Stay tuned: Amazing local chocolate soon to be for sale for our Met families!

Date: Friday, June 6

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 2025 after spring break!

In the coming weeks, Juniors will participate in the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests:

• Thur., May 1 - CAASPP for English, 9am-12pm (attend make-up day if this conflicts w Mesa classes or internship)

• Wed., May 7 - CAASPP for Math, Periods 4 and 5

• Fri., May 9 - CAST for Science, Periods 1 and 2

• Make-up day for all tests: Wed., May 14 – Periods 4, 5

These assessments play a valuable role in helping us understand how well our students are mastering grade-level standards, and they give us insight into how our school is performing as a whole and where we can continue to grow.

CAASPP/Smarter Balanced Benefits For High School Students

• 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores are utilized for Golden State Merit Diploma, Reclassification, CSU Early Assessment Program, Seal of Biliteracy, and to meet the basic skills requirement for becoming an educator.

• CAASPP is IMPORTANT

Period 4 (12:50-2:00) @ Mesa Football Field

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our ongoing efforts to support your student in preparing for life after high school, we’re excited to share that we are implementing the California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI). This platform is designed to simplify the college and financial aid application process for students and provide schools with valuable tools to better support them.

What You Need to Know:

Starting next school year (2025–2026), all seniors will use CaliforniaColleges.edu to complete their UC, CSU, and California Community College applications, as well as their financial aid applications (FAFSA or CADAA).

• This week, you will receive a notification letter from our district's Counseling & Guidance Office. The letter has additional details for the rationale for this initiative. It also explains how to opt out of this initiative. If you do not want your student’s data shared with CCGI, you will have until April 30, 2025 to submit the opt-out form.
• We will share more information with both students and families when we have it, and we look forward to full implementation in August 2025.

Thank you for being a vital part of your student’s journey toward college and career success!

ALL GRADE LEVELS ARE WELCOME

This is a great opportunity to meet with College Representatives of colleges you plan to attend and also gives you an opportunity to explore other colleges from across the country that you may not be able to visit.

More Info:

The WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling) college fair offers several advantages including:

• The opportunity to connect directly with college representatives

• Gathering detailed information about admissions requirements, financial aid, and campus life

• Potentially discover new colleges that you might not have considered otherwise.

• It's also a chance to ask specific questions that may not be easily found online and to explore diverse institutional offerings.

It's a two hour event on a Saturday. If you can get there it will be time well spent toward your goal to attend a university after high school.

Please register ASAP. There is a QR code on the flyer for registration.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wYXJ_r6TnpaWZfgi9E_3scvmqRADq8QG/view?authuser=0&usp=classroom_web

Mesa College class schedules for Summer and Fall will be available on the San Diego Mesa College website on April 14. At that time your students will be able to begin selecting the classes they want to take.

During the time leading up to the schedule release, students should consider the following:

• Decide what classes they are going to take

Fall registration date:

• The fall registration deadline for Met students will be 5/5/2025.

~PARENTS!~ Please urge your students to begin the process of deciding what courses to take in the upcoming terms.

Students can use the CSU/UC transfer course sequence when choosing classes. They can also choose courses based on personal interest, as well as review what courses would enable them to pursue career and certification pathways that are available through Mesa.

Any students who need support can check in with their Advisors or Mr. Moravec.

No-cost, five-day summer camp to explore the world of public health.

Open to rising San Diego high school juniors and seniors.

Hear from, and connect with, local public health professionals.

Engage in hands-on and project-based activities.

For more information, click here: https://www.sdcoe.net/cte-innovation/home/health-biotech

Met Parents: our Recruitment Team is actively trying to get the word out about our wonderful school so that more local students who would thrive in our school can find out about us and choose to join our community!

Parents, please take a moment to write a positive review of the Met at one or all of these platforms that parents commonly use when choosing a school:

• Yelp - https://www.yelp.com/biz/san-diego-met-high-school-san-diego

• Niche - https://www.niche.com/k12/san-diego-metro-career-and-tech-san-diego-ca/

• Great Schools - https://www.greatschools.org/california/san-diego/14544-San-Diego-Metro-Career-And-Tech-School/

Many students and parents over the years have told us how their experiences at the Met have inspired them to future success. We hope you'll share your stories with a wider audience so that more families can have a school experience like yours. Thank you so much for supporting our school!

The Met Foundation is looking for a few new board members for the 25-26 school year. We are a small group that meets every other month so the time commitment is low! If interested, please contact Lindsay Speaker at lindsayspeaker@gmail.com or 832-427-2286. The following positions will be open:

• Vice President - parliamentarian in charge of the bylaws and assists the president with events such as Back to School Night and Met Monday.

• Member-at-Large - attend meetings and assist with events and projects as needed.

Dear Met Community,

Please take a moment to read about Monte, a former Met student and alum from the class of 2024, who is need of our community's support at this time.

See this link for more information and a chance to donate: https://gofund.me/af253278

Attendance is very important for your student's success. If your student will be absent or tardy, we ask that you send an email to sdmet@sandi.net to excuse it. Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers directly to ensure continuity of learning.

If you need to pick up your student prior to 3:15pm M/W/F or 11:30 am Tu/Thu for an appointment, etc., please email sdmet@sandi.net, no later than 10am that day. A notice will be sent to the teacher releasing them at the designated time to sign out at the office before leaving campus. Failure to complete the above process will result in an unexcused absence.

We are continuously enrolling new students. Please share this tour schedule with interested families.

Use this link “Yearbook Sales” to purchase your 2024-25 Met Yearbook today! There are only 17 copies still available for this year's yearbook. They are $65 each. Buy one before they are gone!

The Board of Education approved a resolution to help families understand the risks associated with social media and equip them with resources to support safe and healthy online habits.

Our Met families are encouraged to review these family resources and student resources to learn more and help ensure that you are equipped with this important knowledge about engaging responsibly online.

The Academic Calendar (linked here) has been updated slightly to reflect the expanded Spring Exhibition schedule, which will be similar to the one from the Fall (i.e., Exhibitions during the last two weeks of the semester). There is also a small change to the date of the May School Picnic MetUp, which will be on May 23.

We continue to update our school website so that it can be helpful and relevant to our entire community. Please forward any suggestions or comments to Veronica Doyle at vdoyle@sandi.net. Meanwhile, bookmark it for easy reference: SD Met HS.

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 Mr. Moravec at jmoravec@sandi.net for support.

The Academic Calendar for 2024-2025 is linked here. Please refer to this for holidays, grading periods, Exhibition dates, Student-Led Conference dates, and other important information. Here are some important upcoming dates:

• April 24 - Enrollment Day for new students - 9:00-12:00
• April 25 - MetUp Mesa Career Pathways Day
• May 2 - Progress 4 (P4) Ends – Grades Updated
• May 12-21 - Senior Exhibitions
• May 16 - School Tour
• May 23 - MetUp: School Picnic
• May 26 - Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
• May 27-Jun 5 - Exhibitions (9th-11th)
• June 2 - Spring College Classes End
• June 6 - Graduation/Last Day - Quarter 4 (Q4) Ends

Attendance and Absences

To call in an excused absence, late arrival, or early departure

619-388-2299, sdmet@sandi.net

Records and Transcripts

To request student records or transcripts

Carolyn Dumas - 619-388-2299, cdumas@sandi.net

PowerSchool Access

For questions about PowerSchool access for students and parents

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Counselor

For questions about counseling services, college admissions, and Mesa College

Jason Moravec - jmoravec@sandi.net

Internship Coordinator

For questions about our internship program

Gini Mann-Deibert - gmann-deibert@sandi.net

Nursing and Wellness

For health concerns and reporting medications

Emily Deckenback, School Nurse - edeckenback@sandi.net

Administrative Assistant

For enrollment information and general questions about the school

Mihoko Ikeuchi - 619-388-2299, mikeuchi@sandi.net

Principal

Robert Fung - rfung@sandi.net

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Academic Calendar

Daily Schedule

School Site Council Landing Page (Agendas and Minutes)

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

School-Parent Compact

SDUSD LEA-level Parent and Family Engagement Policy - English - Spanish

Title I Parent Information Meeting

How to obtain a Work Permit

District Facts for Parents

School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Notification

Website: https://sdmet.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive, Room K-203, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 619-388-2299
Twitter: @wearesdmet