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.
- August 24 - Mesa College fall semester begins
- August 28 - Picture Day
- September 4 - Progress 1 Ends / Grades Updated
- September 4 - Back to School Night
- September 7 - Labor Day (No School)
- September 11 - 1st MetUp of the School Year! Club Rush!
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 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 to Complete:
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.
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
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.
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!
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 Fall Classes
All students who are enrolled in Mesa College classes for Fall semester should bookmark and regularly check the Met/Mesa Google Classroom for updates, deadlines, and instructions. The first day of college classes is Monday, August 24. If you have any difficulties with your college enrollment, please contact our counselor, Mr. Moravec, at jmoravec@sandi.net.
Contact Us
Website: https://sdmet.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7250 Mesa College Drive, Room K-203, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 619-388-2299
Email: sdmet@sandi.net
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