SD Met Family Updates
One student at a time
The Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 is linked here. Please refer to this for holidays, grading periods, Exhibition and Student-Led Conference dates, and other important information.
- September 7 - Labor Day (No School)
- September 11 - 1st MetUp of the School Year - Club Rush!
- October 2 - Senior Portraits and Make-up Picture Day
- October 6 - Quarter 1 ends - progress reports issued
- October 7-9 - Student Led Conferences
- October 12 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
Parent Volunteers Needed for Senior Portraits!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help our seniors look their best on portrait day Friday, October 2! You do not need to have a senior to volunteer—any parent who is willing to lend a helping hand is welcome!
Volunteers will assist students with simple wardrobe adjustments, including helping students with their drape and/or tuxedo jacket and bow tie. No special experience is needed—just a friendly smile and willingness to help! Volunteers are needed from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please email cdumas@sandi.net no later than Friday, September 18.
Your support will help make the senior portrait experience smooth, comfortable, and memorable for our students. Thank you for helping make this special day a success!
Our district has transitioned to digital document systems that parents can complete through PowerSchool Parent Portal.
The Benefits of Going Digital:
Speed & Convenience
Streamlined Communication
Reduced Processing Times
Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective
Need help with your Parent Portal? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or
contact mikeuchi@sandi.net to set up an in-office appointment.
*If you prefer to have these forms sent to you, please email cdumas@sandi.net
Thank you for completing these important forms to support your student’s success this year!
New and Returning Families: we are currently at 22% completion
The 2026-27 Family Resource Guide (formerly Facts for Parents) is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This guide includes important updates, family resources, and district policies for the new school year.
If you have not already completed this, please log in to your Parent Portal to review the Family Resource Guide and complete the one-question confirmation form.
Family Resource Guide Video:
Questions regarding the Family Resource Guide can be directed to Strategic Communications & Information, 619-725-5578
Housing Questionnaire
Universal Form
Nicole Crosby
Abeeha Hussain
Elisa Romero, our partner at Sharp HealthCare who has helped us coordinate internships for our students at Sharp facilities over the past several years, is seeking interested students for a research study on the topic of Hispanic adolescent mental health. Please see this flyer for more details and contact Elisa if you are interested in learning more. Elisa will also attend our Back to School Night to speak with parents in person.
If you missed out on getting a copy last year, you still have a chance! Please see Ms. Mihoko in our office. Price is $65, pay by check only.
Attendance and Absences
Regular and timely attendance both on campus and at internships is one of the most important factors for your student’s success! Students who are regularly tardy or absent 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 for your support if your student is struggling with attendance.
Parents must report all student absences (including late arrivals and early departures) via the quick and simple Attendance Reporting Form online. Please submit this form EVERY TIME your student will miss all or part of a school day. This includes INTERNSHIP DAYS (TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS)! Thank you for supporting your child’s success!
Daily Schedule
In our regular daily schedule, all students will attend classes on campus from 8:30am to 3:15pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to internship search, and ALL students must attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:30am.
NEW 9th graders and 10th and 11th grade TRANSFER students will participate in the Met Gateway Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays (see below) for the first six weeks of school, where they will learn about our internship program and be prepared for internship success. After students complete Gateway, they will be eligible to begin an internship.
RETURNING students will work with their advisor on Tuesdays and Thursdays on finding an internship placement. As soon as a returning 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.
Chromebooks
Students are 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 work on assignments in an alternative format.
Food on Campus
Food options on campus include free school meals (breakfast and lunch), which are provided by our school district. Students will need to sign up in the office if they wish to be on the list to receive school meals.
Students may purchase food through Mesa College food options, which include the Mesa Commons Cafeteria, open Mondays-Fridays.
In addition, students are always welcome to bring breakfast and lunch from home.
We have been experiencing very warm weather, so please have students bring reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!
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!
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 only (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).
Mesa College Classes
All students who are enrolled in Mesa College classes should bookmark and regularly check the Met/Mesa Google Classroom for updates, deadlines, and instructions. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Moravec, jmoravec@sandi.net
As high temperatures continue across the San Diego region, with heat advisories and excessive heat warnings in effect in some areas, SD Met is closely monitoring conditions and taking steps to help keep students and staff safe.
All educational spaces in our school are air conditioned, and during periods of high heat, we take the following steps as appropriate:
Modifying instructional activities and adjusting schedules when necessary
Limiting or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities
Utilizing shaded and air-conditioned spaces as available
Providing access to drinking water and encouraging hydration
Monitoring students and staff for signs of heat-related illness
Relocating students from non-air-conditioned areas when needed
Families Can Help Students Stay Cool
Please encourage your student to drink plenty of water throughout the day and consider sending them to school with a refillable water bottle. Students should dress for the weather when possible by wearing lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Remind students to take breaks from the heat and to tell an adult right away if they begin to feel unwell.
Families are also encouraged to review the Heat Illness Prevention Plan with their children for information on preventing heat illness, recognizing warning signs and knowing when to seek medical attention.
For complete information on district guidance, please review: