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August 24: First day freshmen permitted to leave campus at lunch

August 25: NHS Tutoring begins - lunch in room 511

NHS Induction 6 pm in the theatre

August 27: PTO Meeting 9-10 am

Senior Class Assembly at 10:15 am

NHS Tutoring in room 511 3:35-4:45 pm

Thank you to our wonderful PTO families for the meals and support you've provided over the past few weeks! We appreciate you!!

Back to School Night: Thanks to all who attended last week. We hope you enjoyed the evening. If you were unable to attend, please find the informational presentation at this link: Back to School Night

Last Monday, we held our annual CHS Student Information Assembly for all students. We want to share the messages we delivered and encourage you to discuss them with your student:

Here is the slidedeck for your review.

PTO Meeting: Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, August 27th at 9 a.m. in the MPR for our first PTO meeting of the school year. Please check in at the front office.

Tutoring: NHS offers FREE tutoring in all subjects. Our NHS students are ready to help out students who may need a little extra support or even a study partner. Stop by room 511 Tuesdays at lunch or Thursdays from 3:35-4:35 pm.

Club rush last week was a huge success. There are over 70 different clubs on campus this year and there is something for everyone. If you missed club signups during rush, no worries! Students can join a club any time they would like. Get involved with a club that matches your interests. A list of all of our CHS clubs and their meeting times and locations is available on the ASB Canvas page.

Lunch: Beginning tomorrow, August 24th, all students grades 9- 12 are permitted to leave campus for lunch. Thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.

Open/Closed Campus: New Board Policy (5112.5, 6/5/2025) “establishes an open campus at grades 9-12” granting eligible students “the privilege of leaving campus during lunch.” Notably, this policy recognizes that students leaving campus for lunch is a “privilege,” and not a right. CHS Administrators “may revoke the open campus privilege for individual students for disciplinary and attendance reasons.” Students “shall not leave school grounds at any other time during the school day without express permission of school authorities."

AP Testing Payment and Registration opens on Monday, August 24th.

The Fall payment deadline is September 28th. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:

AP Testing Website Link

Please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net if you have any questions.

DELAC / ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) Parent Engagement Survey

• Take the survey: https://forms.gle/euJD4iYADy5VUWTV9
• We value your partnership and want to ensure our ELAC and DELAC best serve our students and families. Please take a few moments to complete this brief survey to share your meeting preferences and the topics you are most interested in exploring this school year. Your feedback is essential in helping us guide district programs, resources, and support structures for our English Learners!

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!

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

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.

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.

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.

UPDATED! INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!

• See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply. Next deadline is September 1st with F.O.C.U.S.

• Please contact kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net with any questions.

NEW! FREE COLLEGE ESSAY WEBINAR by the College Essay Guy

• How to Stand Out on Your College Essays This Fall
• For students & parents of current seniors
• August 25th, 4-5pm PT
• Register HERE

Service Academy Information Night - Tuesday August 25th

What: Service Academy Information Night - 50th District for Scott Peters

When: Tuesday, August 25, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Where: Lawrence Family JCC, Library, 2nd Floor (4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037)

Description: College fair/open house style event. Representatives from the US Military Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Merchant Marines, and US Coast Guard Academy will share information about their programs and admissions processes. Students and their families can attend anytime between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM.

Questions?: Please go to the Service Academy page or call 858-455-5550

Fall College Visits!: Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS during lunch in the College and Career Center (CCC) to meet with students. Check out CHS College Visit List Fall 2026 for a comprehensive list or see below for the upcoming visits.

9/2/2026 University of California-Santa Barbara

9/3/2026 Point Loma Nazarene University

9/8/2026 The University of Arizona

9/9/2026 Elon University

9/15/2026 University of Delaware

9/16/2026 Gonzaga University

9/17/2026 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

9/18/2026 University of Utah

Seniors! Important Upcoming Events

• Senior Counseling Assembly - Thursday August 27th during 2nd period - Required counseling assembly to learn about all you need to know about senior year, applying to college and next steps!

• Counseling Appointments - Beginning August 31st, seniors will have their individual counseling meeting with their school counselor to review credits and post-secondary plans. Seniors will have a sign-up for a meeting and receive a call slip for their appointment. Please attend these very important meetings!

• College Application Workshops - Start September 14th (see details below)

• College Night - September 30th - Application Details from College Reps (see details below)

Fall CHS College Counseling Workshops

CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. The following are the workshops offered:

• September 14th - Common Application & Xello/Scholarships - Tips for competitive programs

• September 21st - UC Applications

• September 28th - College Essays and supplementals

• October 5th - Cal State Applications

• October 19th - Military (USNA Rep or Blue and Gold Rep)

• October 26th, November 2nd, 17th-21st, December 1st - College Application Drop-in Workshops

UPDATED! College Night for ALL Students and Parents - Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm

We are excited to host college night in the CHS Theater. This is a night filled with a presentation by the CHS counselors and then there will be breakout sessions with college representatives to learn more about the UC system with UCI, Cal State system with SDSU and Cal State San Marcos, Private Colleges with University of San Diego, and Finding Your Right College Fit. This event is for all grades levels and both students and parents. Don’t miss this informative event!

Did you take a summer class outside of CHS? If so, you must request that they send CHS your official final transcript and grades as soon as possible to CHS registrar, Akisha Chaney at akisha.chaney@coronadousd.net. Transcripts are required to be put on your CHS transcript and/or to be enrolled in the next level of class. Please contact your counselor if you need a course change based on the summer course completed.

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!

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

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.

• 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.

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.

Now on Display It’s been 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. The story of the United States has never been singular. The CHS Library is celebrating the multitude of stories that have shaped our nation through books covering topics such as: Founding & Revolution, Expanding the Nation, Fighting for Freedom, American Innovation, The American Dream?, and America’s Future. We also have on display unique political and cultural memorabilia. Please stop by the CHS Library to take a look!

KPBS San Diego Festival of Books

Please come join Faye next Saturday. She will be at the Library Shop SD booth. It will be an amazing event and it’s completely FREE!!! KPBS San Diego Book Festival

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University of San Diego

Free!

Visit the links below with your students for additional information on the resources available in the library:

· CHS Library Catalog Access

· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure

· CHS Library Canvas

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

PTO 2026-2027 Meetings 9:00-10:00 a.m

August 27, October 15, November 12, January 21, March 4, April 22

PTO Executive Board 2026-2027

Kendra Schaefer, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)

Christina Mathis, Vice President

Andrea Ullman, Secretary

Keli Craig, Treasurer

Mandy Cohn and Kimberly Huang: Hospitality

Our programs and opportunities are the result of generous community support. We encourage you to connect with us and other families through joining and volunteering with our Coronado High School PTO, the Islander Sports Foundation, Coronado Schools Foundation, CoSA Foundation, Coronado Safe Harbor, and attending school events and activities. Navy School Liaison Officer: Mindy Hayes mindy.e.hayes.naf@us.navy.mil

619.991.2509

CHS is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, please reach out and ask. We are here to get you connected.

The Islander Trial Team is looking for Attorney Coaches to help the students prepare for the San Diego County Mock Trial Competition this January and February. Reach out to michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net if you are interested.

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.

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 08/31/26 (new date)

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.

To protect valuable instructional time and minimize distractions, we are implementing a mandatory, campus-wide cell phone policy in all classrooms.

Standard Classroom Procedure

• The Rule: At the start of every class period, all students are required to place their cell phones in their assigned slot in the classroom lockbox.

• The Duration: Lockboxes will be locked immediately when the bell rings. Phones must remain in the lockbox for the duration of the class period and may only be retrieved at the end of the period.

What If a Student is Tardy?

Because classroom phone boxes are locked immediately at the start of the period:

• Tardy students must turn in their cell phones at the front office upon arrival.

• Students can retrieve their phones from the front office at the end of that class period.

Cell phones are not to be carried outside of the classroom during a class period. Students who have their cell phones in the bathrooms, hallways, on the quad, etc. during class time will result in immediate confiscation, a phone referral, and the phone will be sent directly to the office to be picked up at the end of the day.

Airpods and Headphones: All listening devices are required to be in backpacks during class time.

Smart watches and other smart devices are required to be in backpacks during class time.

• Confiscation guidelines follow the same protocols as phones.

Failure to follow the CHS Cell Phone Policy will result in the progressive disciplinary actions detailed in the handbook: Please refer to page 48 of the Student and Family Handbook for the complete policy.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our classrooms focused, respectful, and dedicated to learning!

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

· Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

August 31st: Senior Appointments Begin with Counselors

September 1: Coronado Band & Choir Boosters meeting 5pm Granzer Hall at CMS

September 3: Lock Down Drill today

September 7: Labor Day -No School

September 11: Quarter 1 Progress Report grading period ends

September 15: CoSA Foundation & CoSA Council Community Carnival 5:15 pm

September 22:Yearbook photo make-up day

September 28 - October 2: Homecoming Spirit Week

October 2 Homecoming Pep Rally, Parade and Football Game (pep rally alternate bell schedule)

October 3: Homecoming Dance

October 12:Fall Holiday - No School

October 14: PSAT for grades 9-11 and senior activity

CHS Leadership

Erin Rowan: Front Desk Secretary

Maribel Kastlunger: Assistant to Principal Mellina

Linda Kirk: Assistant to Assistant Principal Lewis (alpha A-K)

Noila Perri: Assistant to Assistant Principal Ayala (alpha L-Z)

Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA)

Karrie Jackson: CoSA Coordinator

Deidre Smith: CoSA Admin Assistant

Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders