CHS Islander News

Feb 12 COSA Valentine's Day Social Period 5 💕in the QUAD

Feb 13 Lincoln Birthday - No School

Feb 16 Washington Birthday - No School

Kindness week at CHS is this week February 9th-12th! Let’s celebrate kindness!!🌞💚

Spring Athletics: Tryouts are this week. See the schedule in the athletics section below.

AP Testing: All AP students should have joined their teacher’s AP Classroom the first week of class. Teachers have provided students with the appropriate join codes. All students are required to join their AP Classroom, regardless of whether they plan to take the AP exam.

• AP Payment and Registration is open for Spring Registration from January 20, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

• ONCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ON MARCH 2, NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED.

• Students can register and pay for Spring Term course exams as well as complete “late” registration for any fall courses during the Spring Term registration. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:

AP Testing Website Link

• Important information can be found in the AP contract given to each student enrolled in an AP class. The document is linked below.

  AP Contract 2025-26

• If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net

NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support with their classes! Tutoring will start up again on Feb. 17th:

• Tuesdays at lunch Room 511
• Thursdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511

Statewide CAASPP testing for 11th graders will occur every day during the week of April 13-17, 2026. Students and families may become familiar with the California assessment testing format here.

Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Arriving tardy to 3rd period may result in having lunch detention the following day. Also, thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.

Cell Phone Policy Reminder: Students are required to place cellphones in the holders in each of their classrooms at the beginning of class. Additionally, no student should have a cell phone if they leave the classroom to use the restroom. Students who are outside of the classroom with their cell phone will have it confiscated for the remainder of the school day. Confiscated phones will be kept safely in the front office.

Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration conducts unannounced tardy sweeps throughout the year. Students who arrive late after the tardy bell will check in at the MPR, be marked tardy with their ID, and then head to class; phones will also be collected and returned at the end of the day to support our cell phone policy. Thank you for helping us reinforce punctuality and a focused learning environment by ensuring your student arrives on time and ready to learn.

Bikes, helmets, and personal items: We would like to remind all students to lock their bikes and secure personal items (e.g., bike helmets) during the school day. Students are encouraged to lock their helmets directly to their bikes for added security. Please note that CHS is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings. Thank you for helping us with these important reminders.

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

Find Your Perfect CHS Match!: Are you looking for your campus soulmate? Or maybe just a new bestie to argue with about the best spot to go for lunch? This week, ASB is playing Cupid with our CHS Matchmaker Quiz!

We’re using "science" to find the person on campus you’ll vibe with the most by asking the hard-hitting questions that actually matter in any relationship, including the age-old debate: Does pineapple belong on pizza?

How to Join the Fun

Click the link on this graphic, or on our instagram bio, OR in our ASB Canvas page. Be Yourself. Answer the questions honestly (there are no wrong answers, even regarding the pineapple). Your “perfect” CHS match will be revealed to you during period 2 on Thursday.

Perfect CHS Match Link

Valentine's Day Grams: can be purchased at the student store online or in person. Valentine's Day Grams Link NOTE: You must be logged in to your school account.

• Apply: https://cosasandiego.com/Applications/Applications-for-2026-27/index.html
• Application and Audition Workshop is February 24, 2026 at 6pm
• Application materials are due by March 6th, 2026
• Applicants will receive their audition/interview invite email for 2026-2027 Interview/Audition Day is Saturday, March 21st

“Attention Seniors! Have you ordered your Graduation products yet? Grad ordering for your cap & gown unit, graduation announcements, and other Class of 2026-themed keepsakes can still be ordered online by visiting jostens.com or by following the links below. Pricing is subject to increase after the January 30th deadline, so order now and save!

Your Jostens representative, Michael Petrella, would like to thank all the seniors and their families who have already placed their graduation orders!

• Coronado - Grad Products (Cap & Gown Unit, Graduation Announcements, Senior Keepsakes)
• Coronado - Class Rings
• Coronado - Letterman Jackets

Questions? Email michael.petrella@jostens.com or feel free to check in with Mr. Silverman in room 506”

Thank you, Coronado Woman's Club!

Spring Tryouts are around here! Make sure your physical is Valid (Must have a Dr's office stamp and only good for one year)

• If you can't make it to the games,you can catch them for Free Online at Hudl Fan: Link

• Community College Field Trips - we will be taking students on tours to local community colleges throughout the spring. Please contact counselor Misty Kint at Misty.kint@coronadousd.net if you are interested in your student attending.

• Community College Application Workshops - Weeks of February 9th and 17th

We will be having lunch application workshops with Southwestern College, Mesa College, City College and Grossmont/Cuyamaca Colleges. Please complete THIS form if your student is interested in attending and we will send an invitation to your student. It is essential that students complete the application process as early as possible to get priority registration and the Promise Grant.

PARENTS OF SENIORS!

• College Portals - Many colleges now require students to create a college-specific portal after they apply. This portal serves as a central hub for application documents, admissions decisions, and financial aid information. Please talk to your student to make sure they've created their portals and are checking their email for updates daily. Thank you for all you do to support your students through this year.

• The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are open and are due March 2, 2026! An information packet was emailed to every senior and parent on October 17th with specific financial aid workshops and resources. To access the documents sent home to seniors with live links, click HERE or visit the CHS Financial Aid webpage. A hard copy of the information was mailed home the week of October 20th. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process. Please attend the CHS Funding College Night below or reach out to your counselor for help

• REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469The AB469 legislation requires all California seniors to complete ONE of the following before the end of their senior year. You must complete the requirement prior to purchasing a grad nite and/or prom ticket as well.

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

2. An application for the California Dream Act (CADAA) (for undocumented students)

3. To submit an “opt-out” form

• • Funding College Night Resources

  • CHS Counselors - Funding College Night & Scholarships

  • FAFSA Presentation - by PLNU

  • New Military Financial Aid Resources: GI Bill and CalVet

  • List of Military Scholarships

  • Veterans Benefits and GI Bill Presentation - October 2025

  • CalVet Presentation - October 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS!

School added scholarships are now available in Xello in addition to the national scholarships! The counselors will be adding scholarships going forward as they become available. Many of the ones we add are either local to Coronado or San Diego, therefore you have an increased chance of receiving those.

To Access Scholarships in Xello: Student dashboard -> Plans -> Scholarships (Parent view details)

Current Scholarships Added: Ongoing List of Military Scholarships,Delta Theta Chi Sorority ( DueFebruary 1st), Salute to Education Scholarship by San Diego County FORD Dealers (Due February 13th), Cabrillo Civic Club Scholarship Due March 15th), MLK Community Choir San Diego Scholarship (Arts majors - Due March 16th),

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

New Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Posting

New CHS Counseling Website - Please view for all college and career information and social emotional resources.

Parents: If you have a cadet currently enrolled in NJROTC and are not receiving my weekly NJROTC update email, please email at jeffrey.holzer@coronadousd.net and I will add you to the distro list.

Spring term has kicked off in a high fashion. Last weekend our drone team placed 2nd and 3rd in competition. Our Orienteering team had a cadet place 3rd which qualified her to represent Islander Company at nationals next month in Gainesville FL.

Volunteer Hours - Cadets are required to volunteer a minimum of 5 hrs during each grading period. We routinely receive requests and help provide opportunities.

Please remind your students to bring their school–issued devices everyday. Additionally, we are running out of One Day Use Chromebooks on a daily basis, especially because they are not being returned. If this trend continues, we will begin turning students away.

Local podcaster and writer, Adam Greenfield, would like to install a Gumball Poetry Machine in the library. We would like to feature student and staff entries, along with other local poets. We are looking for anyone who would like to submit one poem of 10 lines or less to be featured. One quarter will earn anyone a surprise poem! Please submit entries to: cusdlibrary@coronadousd.net

NOTE: Please keep it clean! Any entries submitted that are deemed inappropriate will not be included.

· 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

Islander Teams took First Place Awards at the San Diego FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) this weekend!

We are thrilled to share an update on how our $1.25 million DoDEA Grant is transforming education in Coronado Unified! Since October 2024, we have hit the ground running to expand Computer Science (CS) education for every student, Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Building a Vision: Over the past 18 months, our dedicated CUSD SCRIPT team (15 educators) has teamed up with the San Diego County Office of Education to participate in a strategic visioning process (SCRIPT) and develop a comprehensive implementation plan that aligns with our CUSD Portrait of a Graduate.

Celebrating Our Progress: The impact is already visible in our schools. We have purchased new hardware and software to support hands-on learning, and our teachers are diving into professional development to bring the best instruction to your students.

• K-5 Foundation: Our teachers are collaborating to develop an integrated curriculum that introduces CS concepts as early as Kindergarten.
• New Middle School Courses: CMS has launched exciting new electives, including Automation & Robotics, App Creators, and Design & Modeling.
• High School Success: Our students are excelling, with increased enrollment and higher pass rates in AP Computer Science courses and exams.

What’s on the Horizon? We aren't stopping here. We are building an articulated K-12 CS scope and sequence and learning pathways that will include real-world, work-based learning opportunities.

Join the Mission! Do you work in tech or have Computer Science expertise? We are looking for community partners to provide real-world experiences for our students. If you’d like to get involved, don't hesitate to get in touch with the CUSD Learning Department: sarah.yakutis@coronadousd.net

Dear Junior Class Students and Parents:

The Rotary Club of Coronado is happy to announce the return of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award for 2026 (RYLA).

RYLA is a program sponsored by Rotary International for the purpose of encouraging students to become more effective leaders. Through participation in an all-expense paid 3-day camp, students are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional nationally recognized speakers, experience growth through a mix of fun and thought-provoking activities and are challenged by opportunities to discuss ethical and social issues. The result is that you return to your school and community motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.

Rotary looks for high school juniors who are school and/or community leaders with a strong service background and a demonstrated commitment to service.

Dates and Location: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12

Idyllwild Pines Camp

Idyllwild, California

Information and Application can be found at: ryla5340.org/about

Application Deadline: February 21, 2026

Need More Information? Please contact Rotary Club of Coronado

Chris Keyes or Karol McClelland, RYLA Co-Chairs

coronadokeyes@gmail.com

kemcclelland619@gmail.com

The Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is now open! The contest is an annual essay and video competition open to high school students who reside within the Ninth Circuit’s jurisdiction. The contest theme is “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness – Your Voice. Your Story. Your America.”

In conjunction with the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California is sponsoring a local civics contest (click here for flyer) and offering cash prizes for their winners. The district’s top three essay and video winners will receive cash prizes – $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd place and advance to the circuit level to compete in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, where they will have a chance to win additional cash prizes totaling $11,400 – $3,000 for 1st place, $1,700 for 2nd place and $1,000 for 3rd place. Here is a link to the video recording of the first-place circuit-level winners who participated in a panel discussion at the 2025 Ninth Civics Contest Program and Reception held during the 2025 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.

Essay and video entries can be submitted online on the civics contest website, https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/. Contest deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Contact us for more information about the local contest contact at community_outreach@casd.uscourts.gov.

For questions about the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, contact Katherine Rodriguez at civicscontest@ce9.uscourts.gov.

Use the QR code to register. If you're 16 or 17 years old, you must complete a parental consent form. Click on the flyer to access the form.

Seal of Biliteracy testing is offered to seniors by appointment only. Please schedule and test before February 27 so you can be recognized at the district-wide Biliteracy Awards Ceremony on April 21. Email or see Dr. Sullivan in Room 413 to schedule your test and get more information.

The CHS PTO has lots of amazing things planned for the students, teachers and staff this year! As always we cannot do what we do without the help of our amazing CHS Families!

Thank you for taking the time to help us support our awesome CHS students, teachers and staff. CHS PTO is looking forwarding to a fantastic school year! Go Islanders!

PTO Executive Board 2025-2026

Liz Riebe, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)

Alison Gregory, Vice President

Arlene Ventimiglia, Secretary

Keli Craig, Treasurer

Mandy Cohn: Hospitality

NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support and ready for exams

• Tuesdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
• Thursdays at lunch Room 511

Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Arriving tardy to 3rd period may result in having lunch detention the following day. Also, thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.

Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration conducts unannounced tardy sweeps throughout the year. Students who arrive late after the tardy bell will check in at the MPR, be marked tardy with their ID, and then head to class; phones will also be collected and returned at the end of the day to support our cell phone policy. Thank you for helping us reinforce punctuality and a focused learning environment by ensuring your student arrives on time and ready to learn.

Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday School:

• Detention is held on Tuesday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), Thursday morning (7:30 a.m.) and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.

• Students may also attend Saturday School to clear tardies and absences.

• Students may sign up for Saturday School by filling out the form linked below:

Saturday School Signup Link

Attendance for 25-26: 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. There are student incentives for regular attendance, alongside monthly tardy sweeps.

Absences: In the event of an absence, please complete and submit the CHS Parent Verification of Attendance Form (Google), OR contact Rina Parodi in the attendance office at 619-522-8907 EX. 2094.

• If you have any questions concerning attendance verification, please contact Rina Parodi via email at rina.parodi@coronadousd.net or call at (619)522-8907 ext. 2094

CHS Broadcast: Watch Islander Insider Live - Every Wednesday at 11:07 am

https://coronadotv.me/

• Club Presidents: if you have an announcement you’d like us to make on the show, complete the Student Access Homeroom Announcements

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.

Campus Safety: We appreciate you following safety policies and protocols. Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

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. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.

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