2020-2021

Coronado High School

Student Parent Handbook

8/11/2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Principal’s Message        4

Coronado High School Vision and Mission        6

    Student Learning Outcomes

Bell Schedule         7

CUSD/CHS Administration and CHS Staff        8

Academics        13

     Power School & Synergy

     Registration Info &  Schedule Changes

     Transcripts

     Progress Reports & Report Cards

     Academic Integrity Policy

     Course Offerings        

     AP Course Placement

     Basic Courses/Credit Designations

     CUSD Secondary Math Placement Protocol

     Graduation Requirements

     Remediation of Failure

     Grade Point Average

  Awards and Honors        18

     National Honor Society

     Valedictorian/Salutatorian Selection Process

     Annual Awards & Honors (Commendation Tea, Islander Awards, Senior Awards)        

Special Programs         21

     AP Programs

     CHS Off-Campus Credits

     Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA)

     Career Technical Education (CTE)

     Naval Junior ROTC

Associated Student Body         26

     ASB Elections & Ex Comm

     Class Spirit & Officers

     Homecoming

     Powder Puff

     Clubs

     ASB Card

     Student ID Card

     Senior Activities and Eligibility

Athletics        30

     Fall, Winter, Spring sports

     Club Sports

     Athletic Registration

     Local Eligibility Rules

     CIF-SD Eligibility Rules

     College Athletics Scholarships and Eligibility

     Hazing

Attendance Policy        33

     Absences - Definition and Requirement to Report an Absence

     How to Request Release for Medical or Other Appointment

     If Your Student Becomes Ill During the Day

     Tardies

     Consequences for Tardies and Unexcused Absences

     Truancy Letters from Board of Education

     Additional Information about Attendance

     Independent Study Contracts

     Weekend Make-up Days

CHS Policies                                                                                                                                                   38

     Positive School Climate

     Dress Code

     Gum, Food and Drink

     Cell Phone/Electronics

     Dance Policy and Permissions

      Field Trips

      Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS)    

      Leaving Campus

      Leaving Class

      Military Recruiter on Campus

      Disciplinary Infractions & Consequences

      Visitors and Guests, and Attendance at School-Day Events

      Alumni Visitors

      Parking                  

Counseling Services        43

     Counselors - Names & Contact Info

     Social/Emotional Counseling

     College and Career and Mindfulness Center (CCC)

     Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)

     College/Career Naviance Student

Administration Message

Welcome to 2020-2021!

As we plan for a beginning like no other we have seen in the past, our focus will still be to ensure that:

Every child, every day is finding a way to feel connected, every child, every day is being challenged by new learnings and experiences, and every child, every day knows they have a champion they can turn to.

Spring of 2020 has challenged staff and students to find a new normal for learning, connected us in new ways and required our champions to champion from afar.  What I have most learned through this process is how much I appreciate the expertise our teachers bring to CHS, the ways in which our students continue to work hard to grow and overall, appreciation for the little things in life - giving a high five, a hug or being able to laugh out loud with many people around.  What I MOST appreciate about CHS is how even under circumstances we have never experienced we are still a learning and caring community.  

Normal is such a simple word and it is our goal at CHS to not only find our new normal, but to use this time as a learning experience that will forever impact the learning environment of CHS.  Every week there are new types of learning experiences teachers are piloting and much of what is learned will continue to be used in the future.  Our fall may not be “normal,” but our learning will not only continue, but it will thrive.  We can’t wait to move on to the next phase of learning under Covid-19 and we know, all returning and new students to CHS will be welcomed with open arms (from 6 feet away) to our community - we will continue to grow!      

Coronado High School is a small school with the opportunities of a large campus, which we know is why many of you entrust us with the education of your children. Our staff at both the campus and district levels prides itself in ensuring that our students have as many, if not more, educational and extra-curricular opportunities as students in much larger schools throughout the county. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards so that there will be no shortage of opportunities for your student to feel challenged on a daily basis with high quality instruction and have a wide variety of options to get connected to their school and fellow students.  Champions come in all shapes and sizes, and at any point in time. There will be champions by your student every day, with relationships built over time, but some champions just appear when you need them the most. It is our mission to make sure every child knows that when they need a champion, CHS will provide.  Without our community support (CSF, PTO, CoSA Foundation, SAFE, etc.) we would not be able to connect and challenge our students as much. Thank you to the many community organizations (too many to be named here) for being our champions!

How do you get information (see attachment)?  At the end of the first day of each week CHS will send you the CHS Family Newsletter.  It is organized in a fashion that the most critical information is at the top and as you scroll down the newsletter the information becomes more oriented toward the future.  This is your “one stop shop” to stay informed about the happenings of our community.  The CHS website is a place to go to pull static information, facts about CHS that could be important for a family at any point of the year, for example, elective offerings at CHS, the bell schedule, the school calendar, how to log in to Synergy, etc.  Another way to receive personalized information and be engaged in conversations related to the CHS community is to attend a monthly PTO meeting where special guests will present important information about CHS.  CHS is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, ask.  We can connect you to a cause, action or person that will help you, the families of CHS, be connected to our community.  

What is new or on the horizon for the CHS learning community?  For 20-21 our school day will get longer and in 21-22 CHS will likely implement a new bell schedule format.  The structure is being changed to adapt to new requirements for college and career AND to provide a system that allows for more personalized learning plans. A new bell schedule that increases course choice flexibility allows all students to better find the path that encourages motivation, curiosity, and success. Students would be able to choose a new challenge (advanced class) or, if need be, even have an opportunity to successfully recover from failure. Currently students are required to successfully complete 23 year-long classes to graduate from CHS.  During a 4-year career at CHS, most students only have the opportunity to take 24 year-long classes.   Under the current structure if a student wants to finish all the required courses for a 4 year college there is very little opportunity to choose classes that are not on that required list.  By offering more course opportunities, students can finish all courses required AND choose courses of interest.  

Sincerely,

Shane Schmeichel, Catherine Burling and Tim Hopper

Coronado High School Vision and Mission 

Our Vision

“We inspire, innovate, and create limitless opportunities to thrive.”

Our Mission - Quality Education for Life

Through rigorous academic standards, high expectations, and a coordinated curriculum, the Coronado Unified School District, in partnership with our small, involved community, will graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in higher education, careers, society, and life with the confidence not only to dream, but to determine their futures.

CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Coronado High School will prepare its graduates to be:

Self-aware and resilient individuals who

• identify areas of strength and growth and develop, reflect on, and adjust goals
• map their own unique learning paths, aligned with life and career interests
• prioritize and manage short- and long-term tasks
• develop original and creative projects or services
• demonstrate confidence in their capability to influence communities local to global

Analysts who

• read, write, speak, and listen critically
• evaluate and synthesize multiple media and the reasoning of others to draw conclusions
• question, theorize, experiment, conclude, revise
• develop, defend, and justify claims with evidence
• choose appropriate strategies and resources for research, problem solving, and communication of understanding
• apply learning to real-world scenarios

Collaborative teammates who

• contribute to a co-curricular group (e.g. club, sport, civic organization)
• cooperate with others to develop common goals and outcomes
• balance leadership and contribution
• practice constructive self and peer critique

Community members who

• make informed decisions about personal wellness and balance
• approach learning, expression, and relationships with respect and integrity
• demonstrate understanding and respect for diverse viewpoints, belief systems, and cultures

BELL SCHEDULE* for 2020 - 2021 School Year

CLICK HERE for the CHS Bridge (Distance Learning) Schedule

CORONADO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

CHS ADMINISTRATION AND CHS STAFF

Board of Education

        Julie Russell                                                                        President

        Lee Pontes        Vice-President                

        Esther Valdez         Clerk

        Maria Simon        Member

        Dr. Helen Anderson-Cruz        Member

        Karl Mueller                                                            Superintendent

        (619) 522-8900 (CUSD Phone Number)                        EXT

Superintendent

        Karl Mueller………………………………………………………………….        1025

Assistant Superintendent

        Donnie Salamanca………………………………………………………...        1016

Director of Human Resources

                 Armando Farias ……...…………………………………………………….        1010

Director of Student Services

        Niamh Foley………………………………………………………………….        1032

Senior Director of Learning

        Dr. Megan Battle………………………………………………………...        1014

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

                                    (619) 522-8907 (CHS Phone Number)        

Principal                

                                                                                                                     EXT

        Shane Schmeichel……………………………………….                                       2096

        shane.schmeichel@coronadousd.net

Assistant Principals

        Catherine Burling (Students last name A-K)……………….………..                  2073

        catherine.burling@coronadousd.net

        Timothy Hopper (Students last name  L-Z)……………....………..                    2095

        Timothy.Hopper@coronadousd.net

Counselors

                         EXT

        Lindsay Goldman (Students A-G)....................................                  2091

        lindsay.goldman@coronadousd.net

        Kristine Johnston  (Students H-O)....................................                2079

        kristine.johnston@coronadousd.net 

        Morgan Cummins  (Students P-Z)......................................                2092

        morgan.cummins@coronadousd.net 

        Afsaneh Safaie  (Clinical Counselor).................................                2080

        Afsaneh.DoctorSafaie@coronadousd.net

             Athletic Directors

        Robin Nixon………………………………………………….                         2801

        robin.nixon@coronadousd.net 

        Jeff Beckley……………………………………………….                  2804

        jeffrey.beckley@coronadousd.net

           Associated Student Body (ASB) Activities Director

          Nicole Belong……………………………………………...                2702

        nicole.belong@coronadousd.net 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Coronado School of the Arts

        Liz Josset , Assistant ……………………………………..            (619) 522-4050

        liz.josset@coronadousd.net

          Career / Technical Education

        Kristen Ereno, CTE Coordinator…………………………                2101

        tiffany.bouchard@coronadousd.net 

AP and PSAT Coordinator & CoSA Administrator

        Catherine Burling……………………….                      (619) 522-8907 Ext. 2073

NJROTC

        Captain Patrick Rabun…………..……...        …          (619) 522-8907 Ext. 2401

Yearbook Advisor

        Anna Woerman…………….………..…..                     (619) 522-8907 Ext. 2308

FACULTY

Nathan Aldworth        Social Studies

        Consuelo Anaya        Sports Medicine, Athletic Trainer

        Smoky Bayless        Spanish

        Nicole Belong        Science, Activities Director

        Luke Bernardy        Science

        Mia Bertelsen        Spanish

        Heather Bice         English

        Brooke Bernardy        Math

        Aaron Brooks        Support Services

        Riana Bucceri        Digital Arts - Animation, Photography

        Debra Buchanan        Physical Education

        Jeff Beckley                Physical Education

        Elizabeth Castillo        Math

        Sean Castillo         Math

        Joshua Chao                English

        Dianne Chrisman        Statistics, Psychology

        Sandra Davis                                                                                                                         Math

        Nandi Devan                                                                                                                     Science

        Micheal “Scott” Dwinell        English

        Cynthia Gifford        Spanish

        Maria Gutierrez        Spanish

        Davin Heaphy        Social Studies

        Alexandra Heath        French

        Matthew Heinecke        AP Music Theory/ Band

        Kenneth Heskestad        Woodworking

        Laura Hill                Visual Arts

        Tam Hoang                English

        Andrea Hughes        Science

        Karrie Jackson        CoSA Visual Art

        William Lemei        Math

        Malia Lovell                                                                                                     Support Services

        David McBean        CoSA Musical Theatre

        Nancy McGreevy        Math

        Osvaldo Mendoza        Instrumental Music

        Steven Merrill        Spanish

        Curtis Mueller        CoSA Theatre Production

        Senior Chief Hellwig        NJROTC

        Robin Nixon                Athletic Director, Physical Education

        Tamara O’Brien        Social Studies

        Dana O’Connor        Support Services

        Jean Pehrsson        English

        Cory Pickett                Support Services

        Joe South                Social Studies

Kathleen Quinly        Support Services

Patrick Rabun        NJROTC

Tara Haslam               Engineering/Computer Science

Brooke Scott                                                                                                       Support Service

        Ian Silverman        Social Studies

        Gina Sorensen        CoSA Dance

        Matthew Stoever        English

        Kimberly Strassburger        CoSA Musical Theatre, English

        Casey Tanaka        Social Studies

        Kelly Telebrico        Ceramics

        Dante Thomas        Math

        Karoly Tippets        Science

        Amanda Vanasse        Science

        Michelle Walker        Math, Palm Academy

Jarret Welsh                                                                                                     Sports Medicine

Amanda White        English

        Anna Woerman        Digital Arts - Graphic Design, Yearbook

        Barbara Wolf        CoSA Musical Theatre

        Raymond Yannaccone        English

CLERICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF

        Rudy Alacantara        Custodian

        Dianne Bechtel Smith        Instructional Aide

        Charity Campbell        Food Services

        Kel Casey                                                                                                   Instructional Aide

        Abraham Contreras        ASB FinancialClerk

        Tony Dayrit                                                                                                           Food Services

        Alexander Fox                                                                                                       Custodian

        Arden Gillberg        Instructional Aide

        Erik Gonzalez        Instructional Aide

        Joy Howard                 Principal’s Administrative Assistant

        Yvonne Hurrel                                                                                         Instructional Aide

        Janet Jimenez        Custodian

        Liz Josset                CoSA Office Assistant

        Daniela Luppi        Instructional Aide

        Jorge Mejia                Custodian

        Laura Orozco        School Nurse

        Megan Probasco        Assistant Principal’s Administrative Assistant

        Forrest Perkins        Security

        Kim Quinlan                Assistant Principal’s Administrative Assistant

        Kathy Redding        Registrar/Counseling Secretary

        Camerina Rerucha                                                                                 Instructional Aide

        Emilia Rerucha                                                                                        Instructional Aide

             Alanna Rickards Vaught        Librarian

        Doris Ricks                Attendance Clerk

        Erin Rowan                Receptionist

        Joellen Semo        District Nurse

        Lisa Stahley                Food Services

        George Supnet        Custodian

        Tanya Taylor                Instructional Aide

             Patricia Zepeda-Hammer                                                                      Instructional Aide

CORONADO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Grace Del Bagno                School Resource Officer

Meghan Nankivel                                                                                      School Resource Officer

The Coronado Police Department has assigned a School Resource Officer to work with the local schools, students, and staff.

        ACADEMICS

POWER SCHOOL AND SYNERGY

Power School Learning Management System and Synergy (Attendance and Grades) are web-based programs that keep students and parents in touch with what is going on at CHS. Students are required to check Power School email daily.  Every student and parent has his or her own personal username and password. See the front office staff if you have questions.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Students must sign up for at least 6 courses for the year.*
• Students may take a total of 7 courses (CoSA students may take 8)

• Students may only choose courses – not periods or teachers.
• Class changes will only be made to resolve schedule conflicts, make adjustments due to a failed course, or if a student repeats a course in summer school.
• Courses may be cancelled or closed due to insufficient enrollment or staffing restrictions.

*With approval, some seniors may take 5 courses if they have enough credits for graduation.

Students in grade 12 with sufficient credits toward graduation may REQUEST a 5-period, 1-5 or 2-6 schedule

For additional information, please call the Counseling Center at (619) 522-8912 or email counselors.

Lindsay Goldman:          Students with last names A-G             lindsay.goldman@coronadousd.net 

Kristine Johnston:         Students with last names H-O     kristine.johnston@coronadousd.net

Morgan Cummings:      Students with last names P-Z      morgan.cummins@coronadousd.net

Afsaneh Safaie:              Clinical Counselor                                 afsaneh.doctorsafaie@coronadousd.net

SCHEDULE CHANGES (ADDING/DROPPING COURSES)

Students/parents may not request a schedule change during the first 5 days of school unless:

• An error was made in scheduling a student’s course requests.
• A conflict exists in a student’s course requests.
• A student has taken a requested course in summer school to remediate a D/F grade.

Students/parents may not request to add/drop a course after the first 10 school days of the school year and requests may not be approved based on staffing or space available in the requested class.  

TRANSCRIPTS OF INCOMING/TRANSFERRING STUDENTS

Coronado High School accepts grades and credits only from accredited schools, and only credits from accredited schools may be used in determining eligibility for a CHS diploma.  Students with credits from a non-accredited school may not be eligible to earn a high school diploma.   A transferring/ incoming student’s transcript will not be transcribed onto a Coronado High School transcript. Students from an international school wishing to graduate with a diploma will need to submit their international transcript to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services: www.naces.org.  CHS will only accept transcript evaluations from companies from the “How To Find a Member list” on this website.  The evaluation companies vary—you must choose a company that does a “course by course” evaluation and/or “catalog match” evaluation.  Please check with the CHS registrar, if you have questions.  

PROGRESS REPORTS and REPORT CARDS

Semester grades are official grades for the purpose of the transcript. Mid-term progress grades are not permanently reported on the transcript, they are available as a progress check for the student and family.  All grades are available via Parent or Student Vue in Synergy.  

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Academic dishonesty includes presenting, as a student’s own work, material produced by or in collaboration with others, or permitting or assisting others in presenting work as their own without proper acknowledgment.  Students should never copy work obtained from other written or oral sources without proper acknowledgement of the source.  Students who work “together” on individual assignments, even with permission from the teacher, should not have identical work, unless the assignment specifies one product from a pair or group of students.

Academic dishonesty includes looking at or copying work from another student or student(s)  with or without their permission.  Academic dishonesty also includes recording, passing on, or making available, in any form (oral, written, digital), information about an exam, test, or quiz to other students.  Teachers reserve the right to move a student who is not following proper testing procedures or to confiscate testing materials.

Plagiarism is the use of any idea, or phrasing of an idea, traceable to a single source without proper acknowledgment.  Teachers will discuss the specifics of plagiarism in class and how to avoid unwittingly committing it.  If students have questions about whether or not what they have written or used in a class assignment constitutes plagiarism, they should always ask!

Turnitin.com:  All homework submitted via PowerSchool is processed using Turnitin.com.  Turnitin.com compares work to all written material available on the internet as well as all papers submitted by students worldwide on Turnitin.com.  Students are expected to submit original work and site sources to material as appropriate.  

Consequences:  Cheating, copying, and plagiarism (as defined above) may result in a failed grade (“0”) on the assignment, test, or homework, and a referral to the administration, where an additional consequence may result (including detention, Saturday School, Student Intervention Time, or Suspension).  Additionally, incidents of academic dishonesty exclude students from membership in the National Honor Society and recognition at annual Islander Awards and Senior Awards within that academic year. Students whose academic honesty infractions occur at the end of the school year, AFTER awards ceremonies and honors, will be considered ineligible for the NEXT year’s awards and honors.

CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

H designates an honors course.  AP designates an Advanced Placement course.  Only courses in bold are given an additional point calculated in the grade point average.  

Please see http://chs.coronadousd.net/academics/spotlight-on-courses/ for spotlighted courses at CHS.  A full description of courses at CHS is available on Naviance:  https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=coronadoca

ADVANCED COURSE PLACEMENT

Coronado High School (CHS) provides access to high-quality and challenging curricula to all students.  Course selection at CHS follows an open enrollment practice, meaning students can choose to enroll in advanced courses as they desire. CHS teachers use assessment data to recommend course placements best aligned with current student success and areas of growth in a content area.  If a student chooses a course not recommended by CHS teachers, the parent/guardian and student are required to sign a waiver acknowledging the placement is not recommended. Please be aware that once a student starts the year in an advanced course he or she will be required to continue in that course for the entire year regardless of performance.

BASIC COURSES/CREDIT DESIGNATIONS

College-Prep/UC-AG courses:  These courses, represented in all departments, meet California State approved standards and have been approved by UC as meeting the requirements for eligibility for admissions to California four-year universities.  

Basic credit courses:  Basic credit may be earned/accorded within a college-preparatory
course when standards-aligned curriculum (instructional materials and/or assessments) are modified to meet the needs of specific students such that they do not meet all of California state-approved standards.  Stand-alone basic credit courses provide students with curriculum and assessments which do not meet California state-approved standards. These courses are designed to support the skill-building and achievement of students who have not demonstrated skills at standard level in the course’s discipline or in order to meet graduation requirements in a previously failed course.  Students with basic credit courses on the transcript may not be eligible for admissions to a four-year college or university, but are eligible for graduation from CUSD if all course requirements are met with passing grades of D or higher.

CUSD SECONDARY MATH PLACEMENT PROTOCOL

1. All new CUSD students entering Grades 9-12 will be administered a math placement test in August, or within 14 days of enrollment.
2. All new students in Grades 6-12 will be reassessed within the first 30 days of school to verify correct placement.  
3. New students entering grades 7-12, and all students entering Grade 6 will not be placed in honors without taking the math placement test.  In addition, students entering Grades 8-12 requesting placement in honors must providing a transcript of previous math course grades, and complete the CUSD final from the previous course with a score equal or higher than the mean score of the cohort, e.g., the mean score of the IM-1 honors class will be used as a guide for recommendation to IM-2 honors.
4. CHS Admin will message to families that 2nd semester D’s require remediation.

1. Sem 1 – D / Sem 2 – C = Remediation not required, but recommended
2. Sem 1 – C / Sem 2 – D = Remediation required
3. Sem 1 – D / Sem 2 – D = Remediation required
4. No F’s

5. A math placement test will be given to all Integrated Math 1, 2, 3, and precalculus students at CMS and CHS in May.  Parents will be notified regarding department recommendation for next math course.
6. Students entering grades 8-12 requesting to register for an honors course when the math placement test and teacher recommendation/grades indicate that the student will not be successful must submit a waiver, signed by parent and student,  prior to placement in honors.
7. A column on the Math Placement Google spreadsheet will indicate that a student has submitted a signed waiver to take an honors course.
8. CHS Admin will be notified when a student has submitted a signed waiver to take honors course so that additional counseling can take place with student and parent.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Listed below are the graduation requirements as adopted by the Coronado Unified School district’s Board of Education.  Each course passed is worth 5 units per semester (10 per year).

English……………………………………………………………………….        40

Math………………………………………………………………………….        30

        (a minimum of Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 is required)

Science………………………………………………………………………           30

        (Biology, Chemistry and Physics are all required)

Social Studies…………………………………………………………….        30

        (World, U.S. and Government/Economics are all required)

Physical Education / Health……………………………………….        20

             (Freshman are required to take PE/Health or NJROTC or Dance PE.  Sophomores - Seniors who have passed the PRFT (Personal Readiness Fitness Test) may receive ten (10) credits of PE if they participate in two seasons of  CHS athletics/sports in one year.

Visual / Performing arts or Foreign Language……………        10

Electives…………………………………………………………………...        80

TOTAL UNITS…………………………………………………………….        230

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The grade point average is on a 4.0 scale with A= 4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points.  Honors courses do not receive extra points in computing the grade point average, with the exception of Pre Calculus Honors.  Pre-Calculus Honors does receive an extra point.  AP courses do receive an extra point in computing the grade point average. + and – marks are not calculated in the grade point average.  Students are not assigned class ranks.

REMEDIATION OF FAILURE

Loss of credit from failures must be made up before a diploma will be issued.  Students may earn credits by attending summer school and/or through online/independent study courses from an accredited program with counselor/administrative approval.  Seniors who are deficient in credits who wish to receive a Coronado High School diploma must have all credits completed by August 1st of that year.

AWARDS & HONORS

VALEDICTORIAN / SALUTATORIAN SELECTION PROCESS

The Islander Leadership Team (ILT) has the responsibility of determining the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of each graduating class.  The ILT is a faculty committee comprising teachers from departments, counseling, and administration at Coronado High School.  

The ILT adheres to a philosophy that the valedictorian will be the “top academic student” (as determined by the process outlined below) at the school and the salutatorian the “second highest academic student.”  Whenever possible, the ILT attempts to select one valedictorian and one salutatorian, but in cases where the committee determines there are grounds, more than one student may be chosen for either valedictorian and/or salutatorian.  It is important to note that when the committee examines student records, students’ identities are concealed to ensure impartiality.

The following is the process that has been created to determine the valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduating class:

• Students with the highest GPAs (calculated by formula described below) will be considered for

             valedictorian and salutatorian.  

• The valedictorian and salutatorian must be on track to graduate by June of their final year.

The valedictorian and salutatorian must be in good citizenship and disciplinary standing, with no suspensions within the year.

The valedictorian and salutatorian may not have been disciplined for academic dishonesty during his/her senior year.  11th graders whose academic honesty infractions occur at the end of the school year, AFTER awards ceremonies and honors, will be considered ineligible for the NEXT year’s awards and honors, including valedictorian/salutatorian.

• The grade point average is determined by counting the best 230 credits earned by the

student, including ALL credits required for graduation, beginning with the summer after eighth grade graduation and ending at the senior year mid-semester progress report.  All online and outside courses to be considered as part of the process must be completed by May 1, with official grades and transcripts available.

• All candidates for valedictorian/salutatorian will have taken 230 credits within four

years, must meet all Coronado High School graduation requirements, and be a senior at CHS and on track to graduate  from CHS.

• Grades in the PE/Health course are included in the calculations and students must have

             fulfilled elective PE credits and (elective PE classes do not count in the GPA average).

• No more than 26 weighted semester honors and AP classes will be used to calculate grade

point average. 

• When calculated GPAs are identical, other factors will be considered.  These factors include

             number and rigor of courses, grades of B and lower, number of plus and minus grades,

             and number of AP exams and AP test scores.

• Robert’s Rules of Order shall be the process through which students are determined for

             valedictorian and salutatorian.  

Formula for Determination of GPA for Val/Sal

Computer class ranking does not necessarily identify the top students of the class.  The inherent problem with computerized ranking is illustrated below:

Hypothetical student:  Tom                        Hypothetical student:  Susie

A   AP Class =   5 grade points                        A   AP Class =  5 grade points

A   AP Class =   5 grade points                        A  AP Class =   5 grade points

A   P.E      =       4 grade points                                                     10 grade points  

                    14 grade points

        14:3 = 4.6 GPA                                10:2 = 5.0 GPA

As you can see from the above illustration, the student who took a less rigorous schedule had the higher GPA.  This same scenario can happen when one student graduates with 280 credits and another student graduates with the minimum 230.  

The ILT developed a system that calculates a student’s GPA for valedictorian/salutatorian selection based upon counting eight semesters of needed graduation requirements plus electives totaling 230 credits.  Additionally, no more than 26 weighted semester course grades will be used in the calculation.  (Seven semesters of grades and the mid-semester progress report grades are used in the final calculation).

ILT limits the number of honors classes in the formula to account for students who have transferred to Coronado High School with an opportunity to take honors classes that are not offered at Coronado High School, and for students who have taken courses from other accredited institutions which are not offered at CHS.  Honors courses that are not weighted on the transcript GPA (as guided by UC A-G requirements) may be weighted as part of the 26 weighted semester course grades calculation).  

There are many ways to calculate GPA and many factors to consider in determining the students who represent the highest academic standing based on grades and the rigor of courses taken.  

Students and parents are cautioned not to use any class ranking to determine valedictorian or salutatorian.  The Coronado High School staff has worked at length to develop a fair and equitable system as outlined above.  There is no system, however, that can take into account all the possible factors regarding this process. (For this reason, the committee of representative professional staff makes the final determination.)  It is important to note that when the committee examines student records, students’ identities are concealed to ensure impartiality.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The Coronado Chapter of the National Honor Society requires student members to maintain a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.50.  Additionally, members are required to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per academic year through various community service partners and are NOT allowed to have any discipline referrals per national NHS by-laws.  The NHS application process opens in mid-February, with a firm submission deadline of April 1.  Eligible second semester sophomores or juniors may apply.  Students are required to submit a character reference and a leadership reference from a teacher, coach, employer, or community member familiar with the applicant.    Additionally, applicants will be disqualified from consideration for truancy, academic dishonesty, or other discipline issues.   The CHS NHS Faculty Panel reviews all applications in mid-April.  Approved new members will be notified in early May and will be invited to the NHS Induction Ceremony.

For additional information regarding the National Honor Society, please visit their website at  http://www.nhs.us.  For specific CHS NHS questions, please contact NHS Advisors or your student’s counselor.

ANNUAL AWARDS AND HONORS

CHS faculty and staff recognize students at three annual award ceremonies:

The CHS Faculty Commendation Tea is an opportunity for any CHS employee to recognize a student for any quality, characteristic, or contribution to our school community.  Staff members write narratives about students which are read aloud at a ceremony to which students and their families are invited.  There are no eligibility criteria for Faculty Commendations; staff members may recognize any student they consider worthy of recognition.

The CHS Islander Achievement Awards recognize students in grades 9-12 for academic achievement in the areas of English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Naval Science,  Arts, Physical and Health Education, Social Science,Science, and CTE.  Certificate winners represent ninth to twelfth graders who are considered the most outstanding students in each department area, as determined by department members. The Medallion winners are selected from the list of Certificate winners, and they represent the top four or five students of a particular subject area. The Plaque winner is considered the top student in each subject area.  Selection of Islander Awards is at the discretion of each department.  Students with academic dishonesty infractions or in- or out-of-school suspensions within the school year, or in the year prior after awards and honors have been determined, are ineligible to receive Islander Awards.  

CHS Senior Awards are recognitions for members of the graduating class including non-monetary honors and scholarships for academic achievement, athletics, character and service, and for achievement in specific areas and for particular qualities and characteristics.  Honors and scholarships are offered by local businesses, community organizations, families, coaches, and individuals.  Recipients of Senior Awards are determined by a faculty committee representing various departments, counseling, and administration, in a confidential process to match honors with students.  With the exception of specially designated Faculty Scholarships, seniors must submit the required application to be considered for senior awards.  Students with academic dishonesty infractions or in- or out-of-school suspensions within the school year, or their junior year prior after awards and honors were determined, are ineligible to receive Senior Awards.  

Programs within CHS may offer their own awards and honors, including NJROTC, Palm Academy, and CoSA.  The Coronado Optimist Club asks CHS faculty and staff to assist with recognizing two students from each grade level and Palm Academy as recipients of Youth Optimist Awards each year, presented at a Coronado Optimist Club Meeting.  

Community organizations and outside entities offer and determine distinctions for our students as well; please see our website for updated lists of contests and scholarships available to CHS students:  http://chs.coronadousd.net/academics/contests-scholarships/

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

Coronado High School offers an array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses.  Advanced Placement classes provide students opportunities to earn college credit by taking the test while enrolled in high school.  End-of-course examinations are provided by the College Board, and administered at Coronado High School for a fee.  Students should research colleges of interest and their policies related to AP exam scores and college credit.

CHS OFF-CAMPUS COURSE CREDITS

Students are able to take courses currently offered at CHS, as well as classes we do not currently offer, through online or other accredited institutions, within the policy guidelines outlined below.  We believe providing additional flexibilities in students’ course planning aligns with our goal of encouraging students to pursue unique interests through our elective offerings and opportunities to study disciplines in depth.

The following guidelines will assist you in determining how/where your student may take advantage of new course credit options.

1. Students in grades 9 through 12 may opt to take up to 30 credits (the equivalent of three year-long courses) from accredited outside institutions, with no more than 10 credits per year and not more than ten credits in any one department.  *Courses which a student remediates due to failing grades, or courses not offered at CHS, are exempt and will not count against the 30 credits. These courses DO NOT replace courses in students’ six-period day.

2. All students requesting to take courses for graduation credit from outside accredited institutions must sign an “Off-Campus Course Permission Form” along with parent/guardian and CHS counselor prior to enrollment.  ONLY courses from institutions WITH regional accreditation will be approved for enrollment.  Students and parents must request the issuing school site to send an official transcript to our counseling department two weeks prior to the end of the CHS grading period.

3. College courses of one or two units are equivalent to a five-credit semester course at CHS.  College courses of three units may be eligible for ten credits on the CUSD transcript.  All 10-credit college courses must be approved by CHS counseling and administration in advance.

4. Courses completed from outside institutions will not be computed in CHS grade point average calculations, except where appropriate for determination of valedictorian/salutatorian. All online and outside courses to be considered as part of the valedictorian/salutatorian process must be completed by May 1, with official grades and transcripts available.

5. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be required to attend 6 periods of academic instruction at CHS; senior with sufficient credit to graduate may take 5 periods of academic instruction.

CORONADO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is a school-to-career, arts conservatory program. The program includes the following components:

• In-depth classes in each of the disciplines (For example, the instrumental music program offers classes in music theory and composition, music history, music technology, jazz, and chamber music).
• A school day that provides academic subjects in the morning and then a majority of CoSA students have an uninterrupted afternoon (periods 6-8) for arts classes.  CoSA students generally cannot participate on CHS athletic teams because CoSA classes run until 4:30 each day.
• Teachers for specialized classes who are professionals in their fields.
• An admissions process that selects for a committed group of students.
• Teachers who serve directly as counselors and mentors for each CoSA student.
• Juries: A periodic performance assessment by a jury of teachers and professionals as a condition for continuation in the program.
• Innovative seminars and speakers in career exploration.
• Regular performances and/or exhibitions by all CoSA students.
• Periodic evaluations of academic standing.
• Internships and job shadowing experiences.
• Opportunities for taking college courses through Southwestern College or Tech Prep 2/2 classes.

CoSA has six conservatories:

CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Training is emphasized in ballet, modern dance, and jazz forms.  Each student is challenged with opportunities to explore the entire world of dance, including choreography and ethnic dance experiences.  The ensemble produces two dance concerts a year, as well as many smaller dance performances in the greater San Diego area.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Training is emphasized in classical and jazz music.  Students study music theory, music history, ear training, jazz theory and improvisation, electronic music skills, composition and orchestration.  Students perform individually or with small ensembles and chamber groups during frequent recitals and concerts.  All students have access to a state-of-the-art electronic music studio where students compose, arrange, and record music.

MUSICAL THEATRE AND DRAMA

Training is emphasized in acting, singing, and dancing for theatre, as well as Shakespeare, theatre history, directing and playwriting.  Students perform in as many as three major productions a year, as well as in musical theatre revues and scene workshops.

THEATRE PRODUCTION DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

Training is provided in design and production in the areas of lighting, sound, set building, costuming, and stage management.  These students work on CoSA shows and have opportunities to work with professional designers from Southern California theatres and local universities.

VISUAL ART

Individualized training is emphasized in the fundamentals and advanced techniques of art.  Life Drawing classes and the “Business of Art” are essential elements of the students’ training.  Students develop a personal style and portfolio through drawing, painting, and mixed media.  Students may explore other interest areas such as clothing design, sculpture or other media.

DIGITAL ARTS

Students receive extensive training in the fundamentals of design and in the technical areas of Digital Media, including Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Photography, Animation, User Interface, Game Design and Broadcasting and Digital Video.  The department also includes workshops, field trips, and industry speakers.

CoSA ADMISSION PROCESS

Admission to CoSA is merit based.  Prospective students go through an application process that includes an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. Information sessions to introduce students/parents to our programs and to explain the application process are held in late fall and mid-winter. Applications become available online in mid-December.  Application materials are due mid-February.  Audition Day is held in late February or early March. By mid-March Audition decisions are released to applicants and their families. Please visit our website for more information on the admission process:https://cosasandiego.com/students/prospective-studentsadmission/

For more information about CoSA please visit our website: cosasandiego.com

You may reach the CoSA Assistant at 619-522-4050 Ext. 2102 or via email:

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

The mission of Career Technical Education (CTE) is to prepare all students to be college and career ready.  The CTE programs will involve all students in a rigorous education for the 21st century dynamic global workforce.  Coronado High School Students may enroll in CTE courses scheduled at Coronado High School through their counselor.  For more information contact the CTE Director at 619-522-8907, ext 2101 or at Kristen.Ereno@coronadousd.net or visit the webpage at https://chs.coronadousd.net/academics/ropcte/

NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (NJROTC)

The NJROTC curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as developing an appreciation for our maritime heritage and the significance of sea power.  The curriculum instills in students the meaning of citizenship, elements of leadership, and the value of scholarship in attaining life goals. Throughout the course, each cadet develops a growing sense of pride in his/her organization, classmates, and self.  Classroom instruction is augmented throughout the year by community service activities, physical fitness training, drill competition, field meets, field trips to naval activities, and optional marksmanship training.  The Navy provides uniforms, textbooks, training aids, and field trip allowances for each cadet.  Objectives of the NJROTC program include:

• Promote patriotism.
• Develop informed and responsible citizens.
• Develop leadership potential.
• Develop respect for constituted authority.
• Develop a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, and discipline.
• Promote an understanding of the basic elements and need for national security.
• Promote school and community service.
• Provide constructive after school alternatives.
• Promote all-around academic performance and scholarship paths to higher education.
• Provide incentive to live healthy and drug free.
• Provide information on career alternatives.

NJROTC is composed of one to four years of Naval Science courses taught in a varied curriculum developed by civilian educators and NJROTC instructors.  Students can begin the course of instruction any year of high school. Naval Science studies include instruction in:

• Leadership – An ongoing study of the principles and practical application of leadership with emphasis on providing opportunities for students to exercise and develop their own leadership abilities.
• Health and Physical Education – Guides students toward healthy lifestyles while stressing the importance of routine fitness in everyday life.
• Drills, Commands, and Ceremonies – Includes individual, squad, platoon, and company close order drill, personnel inspections, and parade in review.
• Naval Orientation – A basic introduction to the Navy – its customs, traditions, and way of life.
• Basic Physics – An introduction to such topics as why ships float and why aircraft fly.  Also, learn about electronics as the basis for shipboard radar, sonar, and communications systems.
• Oceanography – Provides information on the collection and dissemination of hydrographic and navigational data of the world’s oceans to include the study of tides and waves.
• Meteorology – Learn basic weather phenomena and the effects of the transfer of energy in the atmosphere.
• Nautical Astronomy – A study of astronomy and its application to celestial navigation
• Naval Operations/Organization – Familiarizes the student with national strategy and naval forces, daily military operations, training exercises, drills, and shipboard organization.
• Naval History – History of world navies from the first sailors of Crete to present day navies.
• Navigation – An introduction to piloting and celestial navigation.
• Seamanship – An introduction to the general subjects of seamanship that include anchoring and mooring, ship handling, small boats, weather, ship construction, and steering and propulsion systems.
• Engineering-Introduces engineering principles to students, including the construction and use of SEA PERCH, an underwater remotely operated vehicle.

Enrollment eligibility requirements for NJROTC are as follows:

• Be enrolled in grade 9 through 12 at Coronado High School, Palm Academy or Pathways Charter School. Naval Science 1 satisfies the requirement for CUSD 9th graders to take “Fitness for Life” and “Health.” Subsequent years of Naval Science are taken as electives.
• Be physically qualified to participate fully in the physical education program.  (There are circumstances where a special curriculum can be made available.  Contact the Senior Naval Science Instructor for more information.)
• Be selected by the NJROTC instructor.
• Maintain acceptable standards of academic achievement and an academic standing that warrants at least normal progression leading to graduation.
• Maintain acceptable standards of conduct
• Comply with basic military personal grooming standards.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

The Associated Student Body Government (ASB) is organized according to the California Code of Education, the regulations of the Coronado Board of Education, and the Constitution of Associated Student Body at Coronado High School.  Every student is a member of the Associated Student Body.  The privileges of student body government are enjoyed only when the responsibilities of government are assumed.  Student body government secures its power from the authority of the principal.  The principal holds the final veto on any and all student actions.

Under the ASB Constitution, the business of the student body is carried out by the Executive Commission (Ex-Com) and the Inter-Club Council (ICC).  The ASB Constitution explains the working of these bodies.  Students may pass any suggestions they have to any ASB or ICC representative.

ASB ELECTIONS

Students may apply to be a part of the student body government of ASB. There are three categories of student body government members: Executive Commission (Ex-Com), Class Officers (President, Vice President and Treasurer) for each grade level, and appointees. All applicants must fill out an application, gather teacher recommendations, and go through an interview process with a panel of current student body government ASB members. Selection will be based on an ASB interview panel, in which a review of the application and teacher recommendations, along with an interview rubric is used to qualify students. If selected as a member of the ASB/Leadership class, students are eligible to run for Ex-Com or Class Office. Any student admitted into the class who chooses not to run for office or does not win the election in which they were a candidate will serve as an appointee within ASB.  

THE EXECUTIVE COMMISSION

The Executive Commission (Ex-Com) is responsible for carrying out the day-today activities of the Associated Student Body government.  The specific powers of the Commission and the responsibilities of each Commissioner are designated in the ASB Constitution.

ASB President: Kelli Morris

ASB Vice President: Sydney Slaughter

Commissioner of Finance: Samantha Lorr

Commissioner of Publicity: Ella Worthy

Commissioner of Dance: Jolee Barr

Commissioner of Outreach: Cate Carlson

Commissioner of Student Store: Eva Bessette

Commissioner of Spirit: Brooke Levy

Commissioner of Athletics: Abby Hundley

FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE,  JUNIOR, SENIOR CLASS SPIRIT        

While you owe your allegiance first to Coronado High School and Associated Student Body, you will have a special interest in your own particular class.  Traditional inter-class rivalry provides fuel for the fires of school spirit.  Support your class by running for office, voting at elections, attending meetings, and contributing your suggestions, interest, and enthusiasm.  At the end of the year, the Principal’s Trophy is awarded to the class which has demonstrated the greatest school spirit and contributed the most to student life at CHS.  This year, make it your class!

THE SENIOR CLASS, GRADUATING 2021 Traditional privileges of the seniors have been to participate in Senior Week activities, including a Senior field trip and breakfast.

Class Officers

Pres: Ellie Johnson

VP Jenevieve Joseph

Treasurer: Jessica Ehret

SecretaryGrace Slentz

THE JUNIOR CLASS, GRADUATING 2022

The primary focus of Junior Class activities is to sponsor the Junior-Senior Prom.  The class will conduct or plan numerous fundraisers during the year to raise enough money for the event.

Class Officers

P Sage McCollough

VP Lana Alari Smith

T Dylan Noble

S Declan Dineen

THE SOPHOMORE CLASS, GRADUATING 2023

The Sophomore Class sponsors a Spring event each year.

Class Officers

P: Lacey Levy

VPChloe Hebron

T: Reagan Yeager

S: Jesse Hill

THE FRESHMAN CLASS, GRADUATING 2024

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xOZB_Vue4aQiZA-jFXx9dX05_2Q07mveXms6aZ8JKE0/edit?usp=sharing

Applications for the class of 2024 class officers are due by noon on 9/7, with interviews taking place on 9/8 and 9/9 on zoom. Freshman class officers will be elected by their peers during online voting, taking place between September 18th-21st and will be announced on September 21 at 3:00 pm on Instagram Live @coronadoasb

Class Officers

President……………..TBD

Vice President………. TBD

Treasurer……………..TBD

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY, PARADE, GAME, and DANCE

Coronado High School ASB hosts the annual CHS Homecoming traditions.  In demonstrations of school spirit, the four classes design and build floats for the parade/competition and design and wear class tee-shirts, students participate in Homecoming Week dress days and spirit activities, our Homecoming Court representatives perform in the pep rally, and our pep rally celebrates our football and cheerleading teams.  The City of Coronado, including police and fire departments, and the Coronado Unified School District, support the annual parade through the community, featuring CHS classes and their floats, the Homecoming Court, staff members, and our football and cheer teams.  A winning float is determined by a committee of judges.  The Homecoming King and Queen are crowned at the evening’s Homecoming Football Game.  A Homecoming Dance hosted by ASB rounds out the festivities.

POWDER PUFF PEP RALLY AND GAME

Coronado High School ASB hosts an annual tradition of Powder Puff Pep Rally, cheer competition and flag football Game.  Students participating on cheer and football teams must:

• Have permission slips submitted by the deadline
• Have cleared all tardies and truancies
• Have no suspensions within six weeks of the activity
• Follow all behavior and safety rules and guidelines
• Follow all dance/cheer and game rules and conform to dance and safety standards
• Attend official, supervised practices

CLUBS

Clubs are the backbone of student activities at CHS.  We are fortunate to have faculty members who are willing to sponsor clubs.  Each academic year, all student clubs need to apply for club status. All clubs on campus must have a certificated club advisor. Clubs fall into three categories: honorary clubs, activity clubs, and service clubs.  Honorary clubs select their membership based upon some standard of accomplishment.  Activity clubs assemble students who share an area of interest.  Service clubs devote time and energy toward providing valuable services to school and community.  At the end of each year, the Superintendent’s Trophy is presented to the service club which has been most active.  Membership in clubs is a privilege, which must be earned.  Students must meet the same academic eligibility requirements as members of the student government, class officers, and athletes.  Students are also expected to be active members of their organizations.  Non-participants may be dropped from rosters by the club advisors. Please see the CHS website for a current listing of CHS Clubs.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB) CARD

The ASB card serves a dual function at Coronado High School.  It saves the holder money in offered discounts or free admission, and it raises money for ASB organizations.  The ASB card costs $50 and entitles the purchaser to the following:

Free admission to home football games         Saves $35

Discount to away league football games        Saves $  8

Free admission to home basketball games        Saves $20

Student price at away league games        Saves $15

Discount of $10 on major dance events        Saves $30

Discount of $2 on patio/gym dances        Saves $10

Discount of $5 on yearbook (one per card)        Saves $  5

Discount of $3 dollars to all CoSA main stage shows          Saves $27

Discount of $2 dollars to all CoSA Black Box shows             Saves $16

ISLANDER Spirit Shirt!        Saves $20

                        A savings of $186

*All ASB card holders also will have a ‘fast pass’ front of the line privileges for tickets and entry at Homecoming and Prom.*

STUDENT ID CARD

A Student ID Card is issued free of charge to each student at the beginning of each school year.

• For safety and security reasons, students are required to have their Student ID card on their person so that it is accessible at all times during the school day.
• A Student ID Card is required for admission to all CHS dances and may be required for admission to other CHS activities.  
• Lost or stolen cards must be replaced by the student in accordance with the company’s timeline and fees.

Student ID Card replacement cost for the 2020-2021 school year is $25.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES and ELIGIBILITY

The Senior Class and ASB host a variety of senior activities throughout the year, culminating in the Junior/Senior Prom, Powderpuff activities, and Senior Week events, including Senior Breakfast, Senior Trip/Grad Night, etc.  

Seniors are reminded that to be eligible for participation in senior activities, dances, and trips, they must:

• Have permission slips and tickets purchased by the deadline
• Have cleared all tardies and truancies and continue prompt, daily attendance
• Have no suspensions within six weeks of the activities
• Attend required/mandatory activities and rehearsals
• Follow all behavior and safety rules and guidelines

CHS emphasizes that students are not authorized on campus unsupervised or after hours.  Students who enter campus without permission, unsupervised, or after hours, may be cited by the Coronado Police Department and/or held responsible by Coronado High School for trespassing.  Students who are on campus unauthorized and/or after hours and who alter, move, damage, or tamper with school property, disrupt school activities or access to facilities, create unsafe conditions or the need for additional staffing, clean up, or attention will be subject to consequences including suspension and loss of privileges.  

ATHLETICS

Coronado High School students are fortunate that the school offers a wide variety of team sports for both boys and girls.  Students are encouraged to try out for programs at the Junior Varsity level as freshmen and sophomores so they can develop the skills necessary to represent the school in interscholastic Varsity sports.

2020-21 Seasons schedule will be determined by CIF under COVID-19 restrictions/guidelines.

Fall

           Boys                                                     Girls                Co-Ed

           Cross Country         Cross Country        Comp Cheer                  

           Football                                                   Golf

           Water Polo                                              Tennis

           Cheer                                                     Cheer

                                                             Volleyball

Winter

           Boys                                                     Girls

           Basketball                                              Basketball

           Soccer                                                   Soccer

                                                                      Water Polo

Spring

           Boys                                                 Girls

           Baseball                                               Lacrosse

           Golf                                                      Softball

           Lacrosse                                              Swimming

           Track                                                    Track

           Tennis

           Volleyball

           Swimming

CLUB SPORTS

The Coronado community and outside organizations sponsor club sports and teams in which CHS students participate, including beach volleyball, rugby, sailing, surfing, and more.  While we encourage and applaud our students’ participation on these teams, they are not officially affiliated with Coronado High School and their coaches are not hired by Coronado High School.  Therefore, absences from school associated with competitions or travel related to club sports are not excusable by the school, but they are also not subject to penalty nor consequences when the school is informed of the reason for the absence. 

SOCIAL MEDIA REPRESENTATION

All social media pages that represent a CHS club, class, sport, or other activities must be connected to a CHS staff member for the purpose of monitoring (ex. Club Advisor has administrative access to the social media page).  No student is allowed to manage and represent CHS without permission from a CHS staff member.  A social media site can be managed by a parent volunteer under the guidance of a CUSD employee.  All posts must follow school rules and guidelines.  Any comment made on a CHS social media page that is not positive in nature must be reported to site administration.

See AR 6163.4 for more information.  

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION

Each student is required to register with the Athletic Department before participation in a sport.  Registration forms are available on www.islandersportsfoundation.com .  

Registration includes completing an annual physical that must be completed before the student’s first sport each school year.

• Physical forms MUST be signed and stamped by a California licensed MD,DO, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. 
• All registration papers should be turned in to the ASB Office at break or lunch only.  Do not give forms to a coach.

LOCAL ELIGIBILITY RULES

A student must maintain an unweighted GPA of a 2.0 or higher

Procedure for carrying out eligibility
standards:

• Students found ineligible at the end of  marking period will remain so until the next marking period, unless they  qualify for probation.
• Ineligible students will be allowed to  practice with the team but not play in contests.
• Students who do not meet academic standards may go on probation one time each
  school year.  Students are required to fill out a contract (signed by
  teacher, student and parent) of any and all classes the student earned a
  “D” or “F”.  This is done once.  Weekly  students must have
   ALL of their teachers fill out a progress report and turn that into the
   Athletic Director  by Friday at break showing that in ALL
   classes they are holding up to the terms of the contract and are earning
   a 2.0 or better unweighted GPA.  If this is completed
   the athlete may compete the following week.  Progress reports MUST be
    turned in weekly in order to compete in athletic contests.  No
    exceptions.  
• All forms can be found at www.islandersportfoundation.org or in the front office.

CIF-SD ELIGIBILITY RULES

Every athlete should become familiar with the
eligibility rules as established by the California Interscholastic Federation,
San Diego Section, www.cifsds.org  Some of the more important CIF rules state that athletes must:

• Not be over 19 years of age on September 1 of the current school year.
• Be an amateur according to CIF standards
• Be an undergraduate in high school
• Have attended high school not more than eight semesters after completing the eighth grade.
• Be passing in four subjects of new work for the current semester to the date of competing. One of the four may be PE.
• Have passed in four subjects the previous  semester, one may be PE.
• Have met residency requirements.
• Not compete on any outside team in the same sport during the school season of that sport.
• Have been a member of a high school, a junior high school, or an elementary school at least ten weeks of the semester  immediately preceding a sport.  
• All  students wishing to participate in the interscholastic program are required to carry sufficient insurance to meet State and CIF requirements.

COLLEGE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND ELIGIBILITY

Information regarding NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) eligibility is available online.  If you plan to play sports in college, you must register with the NCAA eligibility center www.NCAAstudent.org.

HAZING

From the CUSD Discipline Action Guide:  Hazing or any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body or any pastime or amusement engaged in
with respect to these organizations which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any pupil or other person will result in disciplinary action.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

2020-21 - follow COVID-19 Attendance Requirements as communicated by the district.

CHS students and parents are expected to understand and comply with this policy. Any questions can be directed to the Attendance Technician Doris Ricks at (619) 522-8907 (2094) or the Assistant Principals, Catherine Burling, ext 1061 or Tim Hopper, ext. 2095.

Regular daily attendance is a key factor to the success a student achieves at school. There are only 180 school days each year.  Absence from school limits a student’s educational opportunities, which can have a direct impact on his/her grades, academic achievement, self-esteem, and ultimately success in future endeavors.

If students are healthy and can attend school, encourage regular attendance.  Whenever possible, schedule doctor appointments and other non-school activities outside of the instructional day.

 90% attendance sounds good, but means that a student misses:

• One half day each week
• Nearly four weeks every school year
• Over one school year in a school career

Students can only benefit from and make the most of their educational opportunities if they attend school regularly and on time.  There is a clear connection between student attendance and student performance in school.  Every hour counts.

ABSENCES

Parents must notify the school of the reason for their student’s absence within 24 hours.  School Administrators will classify the absence as excused or unexcused according to Ed. Code 48205, which stipulates that absences are excused only if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. Personal illness*
2. Health department quarantine
3. Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments
4. Attendance at funeral services for an immediate family member
5. Jury duty or any other court order (such as a subpoena) requiring a personal appearance
6. Exclusion for failure to present evidence of immunization
7. Observance of a religious holiday
8. Military Family reunification

Any absence, for a reason other than those listed above is UNEXCUSED. Be factual about the reason for your student’s absence. Not all unexcused absences have consequences. Check with the Attendance Technician for additional information about which type of unexcused absences do not result in consequences.

*CHS requires a doctor’s note after 5 consecutive or 10 cumulative days of absence. Absences will be unexcused without the required additional information from the doctor.

Per Assembly Bill No. 983: Absences associated with suspension or student discipline will be treated as Excused absences and students will be provided homework that they would otherwise have been assigned. Teachers may elect not to grade homework given during a suspension, but they may not then include the assignments as part of the suspended student's grade if they were turned in by the student in a timely manner.

HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE

Call the attendance line 619-522-8907 Ext 1 within 24 hours of the absence. An absence that is not properly reported within 24 hours is UNEXCUSED and may remain unexcused even if subsequently reported.

NOTE: If you student is absent for two or more consecutive days, each day of absence must be called in within 24 hours.

HOW TO REQUEST RELEASE FOR A MEDICAL OR OTHER APPOINTMENT

 To release a student for an appointment, send the student to school with a note that states

 date, time, and reason for release, signed by parent. Student presents note to Attendance Technician upon arrival at school. Student will be issued a pink “Release Pass” which they should keep with them while they are off campus.  Students who are off-campus without a “Release Pass,” other than during lunch, are truant and may be ticketed by the police for truancy.

Upon returning to school, student must check in with Attendance Technician and present proof of the appointment (request your doctor to provide this).

If your student needs to be released and you have not sent them in with a note:   Call 619.522.8907, ext 0.  Your call will be answered by the CHS Receptionist, who will prepare a release pass. Please state date, time and reason for release. Call as early as possible. It takes time to get your student out of class. Last minute requests cannot be accommodated.

IF YOUR STUDENT BECOMES ILL DURING THE DAY

Students who feel ill during the school day must report to the nurse’s office.  The nurse’s office will call the parent, and only then will the student be released to go home. If a student leaves school without checking out of the health office first, the absence will remain unexcused.

TARDIES

Students are expected to be in class on time. Punctuality is an important life skill.  Tardiness is disruptive to the educational process and is inconsiderate of teachers and fellow students.

The start of each class is signaled by a first bell; the student has five minutes to get to class and be seated. A second bell, the tardy bell, signals the beginning of instructional time. A student is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom, in their seat, when the tardy bell rings. Students tardy to class must go to the front office for a tardy pass before proceeding to class so that the absence can be changed to a tardy.

CONSEQUENCES for Tardies and Unexcused Absences

Students with excessive tardiness or certain types of unexcused absences receive consequences.  Progressive discipline may include, but is not limited to:

Lunch Detention: Students are required to report to the front office and spend their lunch period there. Cell phone usage is not allowed.

Friday School Detention: Friday School detention is supervised by a certificated teacher. Students may use the time to work on school assignments. Cell phone usage is not allowed.  Friday School attendance is mandatory.  If the student has a compelling need to reschedule, he/she must speak with an Assistant Principal prior to the scheduled date.  Failure to attend Friday School will affect the student’s ability to participate in CHS extracurricular activities and result in progressive consequences.

Saturday School Enrichment: Saturday School Enrichment occurs on specified Saturdays throughout the school year, from 8 am to noon, and is supervised by a certificated teacher. Students may use the time to work on school assignments, but cell phone usage is not allowed. Students may be required to participate in community service or other enrichment opportunities such as CPR/ First Aid training, college and career readiness activities, or special guest speakers.  Saturday School attendance is mandatory. If the student has a compelling need to reschedule, he/she must speak with an Assistant Principal prior to the scheduled date. A student is only allowed to reschedule one time.  Part-time employment and/or sporting events do not take precedence over Saturday School.  Failure to attend Saturday School will affect the student’s ability to participate in CHS extracurricular activities and result in progressive consequences.

TRUANCY LETTERS FROM THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Truancy Defined (California Education Code 48260): A student who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, shall be classified as a truant.

 ·         A student with a total of three instances of truancy will receive an attendance notice from the school district.

·         A student with a total of six instances of truancy will receive a second notice from the school district.  The parent will be required to contact the school and may be required to have a meeting with their student and administration.  The student and parent may be required to complete a SART (Student Attendance Review Team) contract and monitor their student’s daily attendance.

·         A student with a total of nine instances of truancy will receive a third notice from the school district and may be required to attend a SARB (Student Attendance Review Board) hearing.  A SARB hearing is a legal hearing held with the student, parent, school district administrators, county officers, and other officials.  A SARB contract is created.  Failure to adhere to a SARB contract stipulations could result in a referral to the San Diego County District Attorney or other County agencies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ATTENDANCE

District policy states that students have the right to receive and complete work so that they will not get behind in their coursework.  If your student will be missing school due to illness or planned absence (that does not qualify for an Independent Study contract), have your student speak to their teachers about assignments they will be missing, what is expected, and how best to keep up.   Teachers are not required to accept work or provide makeup assignments or tests for students who missed class due to tardiness or unexcused absences, if they have not advised their teacher in advance of their absence.  Be sure to call the Attendance Office to report our student’s absence.  Students must be present four or more periods to be eligible for extracurricular activities on the day of an absence. Students with any unexcused period absences on the last school day prior to a weekend event are ineligible to participate.

INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS

Students who have a planned absence of five or more consecutive days of school due to illness or other reasons may complete an Independent Study Contract with the prior approval of CHS Administration. The parent must complete the “Request for Independent Study” form (available in the front office) at least one week prior to the absence date. Instructions for completing the Independent Study Contract are on that form.

WEEKEND MAKE-UP DAYS

Students who have certain types of unexcused absences (for example, family event, college visit, non-CHS sports event) may use a Weekend Make-up Day to “make up” the missed time.  California Ed. Code (37223; 37330) allows for Weekend Make-up Days to extend to any CHS extra-curricular activities spanning four or more consecutive hours on a Saturday or Sunday, under the supervision of a CHS certificated employee. This includes academic activity (such as Final exam review), service activity, performances, sports events or any other 4-hour activity under the supervision of a CHS certificated teacher. Weekend Make-up days may not be exchanged for Saturday Schools assigned for disciplinary reasons including unexcused absences, excessive tardiness, or behavior resulting in disciplinary action. Students may not use prior Weekend Make-up Day activities to cover future planned personal unexcused absences (i.e. a Weekend Make-up Day can only make up for a previous, not a future, absence.)

CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES

DISTANCE LEARNING POLICY (CUSD Bridge)

Every student is required to check their Power School email daily.

POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE POLICY

Research indicates that a safe, inclusive and equitable school climate translates into safer, more engaging and supportive school communities.  How students and staff feel about a school’s culture impacts other key indicators of success, including academic achievement and social development.

School climate refers to how students and staff feel about the social and environmental factors that make up the school culture (e.g., rules, policies, teaching, pedagogy, etc.).  Coronado High School commits to developing and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable school climate that is reflected in classrooms and common areas free from bias and bullying behavior; clearly stated expectations about each individual’s responsibility in challenging that behavior; and curricula that reflect the diversity of the student population and the society in which we live.  Without this, students will not feel safe, welcomed, challenged and supported.

All members of the school community, including students, staff, administrators and family members, are expected to serve as role models by demonstrating ally behavior, implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and respecting other students and staff.

Coronado High School will not accept any form of harassment, discrimination, bullying or intimidation that would interfere with a respectful, inclusive and equitable school climate.  If such an incident does take place, the school will address the issue with the individual(s) and will use the moment to educate the school community.

DRESS CODE

Our dress code acknowledges the importance of the following: comfort, self-expression, rights of and respect for students, different body types, different cultures and approaches to dress, and the importance of an ongoing dialogue related to gender differences, the potential for bias, and issues around enforcement.

Dress at CHS shall include:

• Hats in outdoor spaces
• Straps which connect around the neck or over shoulders (bra straps alone do not suffice as straps)
• Shorts and skirts that are full coverage
• Clothing which covers the belly button
• Coverage of bottom undergarments
• Coverage of under arms/sides
• Shoes
• Appropriate coverage of chest

Dress at CHS shall NOT include:

• Backless tops
• Clothing or appearance deemed to interfere with or disrupt the educational process  (CA Ed Code 48900 (1)(d)
• offensive or obscene symbols, signs, slogans degrading any culture, gender, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic value
• clothing or accessories with language or symbols depicting violence, gangs, sex, nudity, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
• Images or words promoting illegal substances or activities
• Threats or promotion of violence
• Promotion of discrimination, harassment of anyone on the basis of culture, gender, sexual orientation, or religious or ethnic value
• Clothing or accessories which may threaten the safety of the student or others

Students shall also consider, with respect to dress code:

• The context of each classroom/activity and its clothing and safety requirements (e.g., NJROTC, theater production and design, arts and ceramics, woodworking, science labs, etc.)
• Roles and responsibilities at school, including but not limited to office aide, academic coach, tutor at elementary or middle school
• The perspective of others’ views (as one ascends stairs, practices on stage, sits at a ceramics wheel, etc.)
• Dressing accordingly when involved in an activity with the purpose of preparing or practicing for professional life and roles (presentations, meetings, acting as a representative, assemblies, etc.)
• Exceptions to dress code, with agreement among students and staff, may include students wearing athletic uniforms, performing in costume on stage and in pep rallies, dressing for “Dress Days” and other special events.

Students are required to suit out for PE in our CHS PE uniform including PE shirt and shorts, available for purchase in the student store, OR in a student-provided short-sleeve crew-neck tee shirt (solid white, green, or grey; no pockets) and shorts (solid white, green, or grey; no pockets or belt loops).  Student’s name should be printed visibly on both shirt and shorts.

Enforcement of dress code shall include:

• Respect for the individual and acknowledgement of the discomfort and personal nature of discussions about dress
• Consistent enforcement among staff
• Distinctions between dress that is disruptive and dress that may create discomfort in others:  Disruptive dress may inspire action on the part of administration, while dress that affects another community member’s comfort may warrant a discussion or raised awareness.
• Members of the community (staff, students) recognizing dress code non-compliance shall submit the student’s name to administration.
• At first incidence of non-compliance, administration will send a note or initiate a dialogue explaining that the student is out of compliance and should meet dress code the next day (outside of class time).
• At second incidence of non-compliance, or in the case of disruption to school, the student will be asked to come to the office for a change of clothing (provided by student or borrow from the student store).

GUM, FOOD, AND DRINK

NO GUM ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.  No food or drinks allowed in classrooms or hallways except water, or at explicit discretion of teacher/supervisor.

CELL PHONE/ELECTRONICS

CHS encourages students to be mindful of bringing expensive electronic devices to school, and assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of any such items.  Students may appropriately use electronics on school grounds before school, between classes or after school.  Cell phones are permitted at dances and athletic events. Note, per Coronado Unified School Board Policy (BP 1250 (b) and California Ed. Code:  No electronic listening or recording device may be used by students or visitors in a classroom without the teacher and principal's permission (Education Code 51512).  Students may not photograph or record peers or school events without permission.

All students will put their cell phone in their assigned slot in the cell phone holder for every classroom on campus and at Palm.  For PE classes, phones must be in backpacks and locked in the lockers.  Phones visible in the locker room are an immediate confiscation and the phone will be sent directly to the office.  Cell phones are not to be carried to restrooms during class time.  Cell phones found out in the hallways or on the quad during class time will be an immediate confiscation and the phone will be sent directly to the office (see “office submission” consequences below).  

Smart watches and other smart devices are to be kept in backpacks during class time.  Confiscation guidelines follow the same protocols as phones.  Students are encouraged not to wear smartwatches or bring other smart devices to school.    

Consequences of confiscation in a classroom:

1st classroom offense - Teacher confiscates phone for the class period and contacts home via email or phone. Additional Offense(s) - Teacher confiscates phone and submits to the appropriate Assistant Principal’s office.

• First office submission by a teacher: Returned to student at the end of the school day.
• Second office submission by a teacher: Kept in the school office overnight until after school the following day, then returned to the student.
• Third office submission by a teacher: Kept in the school office until a parent comes to pick up the device. Device will not be returned to the student. Parent pick up is mandatory.
• Fourth office submission by a teacher or confiscated by any adult on campus when a student has his/her phone in the bathroom, hallway, or quad during class time: Kept in the school office until a parent comes to pick up the device.

•  A parent, student, and Assistant Principal conference is required.        
•  Possible loss of electronic device privileges on campus.

• Continued Offenses:   Friday and/or Saturday School, Loss of Privileges (including but not limited to electronics, school activities, off campus at lunch, etc.)

DANCE POLICY and PERMISSIONS

• In order to attend a CHS dance, or attend another school’s dance as a guest, CHS students must be eligible per the CHS Attendance and Discipline Policy.  Students with uncleared absences and/or tardies or who have been suspended within six weeks of the dance are ineligible to attend.
• Student ID is required for admission to all school dances.
• Regular school dances are limited to Coronado High School students ONLY.  A student may bring a non-Coronado High School student to formal dances (Homecoming, Prom) requiring advance ticket purchase  if:

• The guest is in good standing at current school and not over 20 years old.
• Middle school students, regardless of age, are not permitted to attend.
• The guest shows proper ID.
• An Application for the dance is approved by the Assistant Principal’s Office.

• Tickets for the CHS Junior/Senior Prom may be purchased by juniors or seniors only.  A
• sophomore or freshman may attend Prom at the invitation of a junior or senior only.  
• An individual student may purchase one ticket for him/herself and one for a guest (two tickets maximum).  
• Students and their guests are subject to all regular school rules and regulations, and policies of the hosting venue.
• CHS students must check in with and accompany their non-CHS guests (or freshman or sophomore guests for Prom).  
• No one will be admitted 30 minutes after the start of dance.  Post-school-event dances start immediately after the event with no admission 30 minutes after the event ends.  No student may leave more than 30 minutes before the end of a dance without parent permission.
• Students must enter the dance or leave.  No loitering is permitted in the area after admission to  the dance is closed.
• Once admitted, students may not leave and then return to the dance.
• School administration may refuse entry to anyone.
• Random breathalyzer with the PAS (Passive Alcohol Sensor) will be conducted upon entry at all dances.  If there is reasonable suspicion that a student may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, parents and/or police will be contacted and parents may be required to pick up students at the dance venue.
• Sexually explicit dancing (“grinding,” “freaking,” ”twerking”) is not permitted, and students may be removed from the dance, without refund, if they engage in inappropriate dancing (at the discretion of CHS Administration).
• Any violation of rules will result in loss of future dance privileges and/or other disciplinary action.
• Forged signatures will result in ineligibility for the dance.
• Students MUST purchase tickets before the published deadlines--NO EXCEPTIONS.
• NO REFUNDS

FIELD TRIPS

• To attend a field trip/out-of-class CHS-sponsored experience, students must have permission from a parent/guardian, the supervising staff member, and all teachers whose classes they will miss.  Students may be denied permission to attend field trips by any of the parties above at their discretion and will be provided with alternate work to be completed and submitted addressing the standards aligned to the field trip.  
• Students must have valid, authentic signatures on field trip permission slips and submit documents before deadlines to be eligible to attend.
• Uncleared absences or tardies or disciplinary infractions may render a student ineligible for field trips.  
• Unless prior arrangements are made with permission of parents, administration, and supervising staff, students are expected to participate in the planned transportation to and from the field trip venue.
• Students are subject to all regular school rules and regulations, as well as policies of the hosting venue.
• Any violation of rules will result in loss of future dance privileges and/or other disciplinary action.

PASSIVE ALCOHOL SENSOR (PAS)

Use of a Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS) is intended to deter the use of alcohol during school hours and at school-sponsored activities.  The goal of administration and staff is to support a safe, enjoyable, alcohol free environment for all students.  The PAS, similar in size and shape to a flashlight, registers a color band to indicate the presence level of alcohol of an individual who blows into the instrument.

If at any time during a regular school day or during a school-sponsored activity a student exhibits behaviors that cause a school district employee reasonable suspicion that the student is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the following steps will be taken:

• Student will be moved to a private area with a trained staff member and one other staff member and asked to voluntarily blow into the Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS).
• Law enforcement may be contacted should there be need for further assessment of the student’s condition.
• Parents will be contacted. The Discipline Action Guide will be consulted in conjunction with past practice to determine appropriate consequences. 

• References:     Education Code 48902       Education Code 48900 (c) and/or (d) Discipline Action Guide (page 4)

LEAVING CAMPUS

Coronado High is a closed campus for all students during school hours except during lunch students are permitted to leave.  Students may not leave campus during passing periods or Nutrition Breaks.  Students who are authorized to leave at other times must check out with the Attendance Office.  Failure to check out will result in an automatic truancy and consequence.

Open campus lunch:  Freshman, 2019/20:  

1st semester - required on campus lunch.

2nd semester (effective the 2nd week of 2nd semester on a Monday), if a freshman meets the minimum requirements to be granted open lunch, a student can exit the campus during lunch from either D Ave gates or 7th street gates.  A freshman exiting for lunch must have his/her student ID in hand and show the sticker to the gate supervisor.  If a freshman student is caught leaving campus 1st semester, anytime during lunch his/her open campus lunch privileges are automatically revoked for the remainder of the school year.  If a freshman student is caught leaving the wrong gate at anypoint in the year, his/her open campus lunch privileges are automatically revoked for the remainder of the school year.

Minimum requirements:

• No more than 10 periods of unexcused absences
• No more than 10 days of excused absences
• No more than 10 instances of tardiness
• Must be passing (D or higher) all classes at the most recent grading period.
• Must not have been assigned more than 10 hours of consequences, ie. lunch detention, Saturday School, Friday School, ISS three lunch detentions, any in school or out of school suspensions at any time during the school year.
• Open campus lunch access will be immediately revoked for any assessment based cheating (homework based cheating falls under the lunch detention requirement).
• If you fail to report to an assigned consequence,  

LEAVING CLASS

Any student who leaves a classroom without the permission of the instructor will be counted as truant for the class period and be given a consequence.  Hall passes are provided for each class.  Only students with an authorized hall pass are permitted out of class.

MILITARY RECRUITER ON CAMPUS

The law requires that we notify parents that the school routinely discloses name, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters upon request and that parents have the right to ask us not to disclose such information without written consent.

DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

Coronado High School may assign the following consequences to students in alignment with Ed Code and the CUSD Discipline Action Guide (see here for complete Guide):  

https://coronadousd.net/static/media/uploads/Coronado%20Unified%20School%20District/Registration%20for%202019-2020/SY2021%20CUSD%20DAG_.pdf

VISITORS and GUESTS and ATTENDANCE at SCHOOL-DAY EVENTS

Guests are not allowed on campus during school hours without invitation from specific staff members.  The principal and classroom teacher must approve the date and time of each classroom/school visit/observation.  All visitors must check in with the receptionist prior to visiting a classroom or on campus.  Visitors must present at the front desk with a current ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, California ID, or Passport); this is MANDATORY for access to all campuses within CUSD.

Parents/Guardians may observe instructional and other school activities that involve their child in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulations adopted to ensure the safety of students and staff, prevent undue interference with instruction or harassment of school staff, and provide reasonable accommodation to parents/guardians.  Upon written request by a parent/guardian, the Superintendent or designee shall arrange for parental observation of a class or activity in a reasonable time frame and in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulations.

Family and community members often wish to attend our school-day student events such as pep rallies and assemblies.  We remind the community that space in our venues is reserved for student audience members first, and there may be limited available seating or space for guests.  Guests to pep rallies and assemblies are reminded to sit ONLY in areas reserved for guests, and to check in at least one-half hour in advance of the time of the event at the front office for a visitors’ passes.  

                                                              ALUMNI VISITORS

Teaching our current students and keeping them safe is our top priority. Therefore please be aware of the following policies with regard to visits from former students:

• Alumni are welcome at CHS if they have made a prior arrangement or have been invited by a staff member for a specific purpose, and the front office has been notified by the staff member.
• If the visitor does not have a prior arrangement, he/she should contact the teacher(s) he/she wishes to see and make an appointment for another time. Teachers’ email addresses are firstname.lastname@coronadousd.net.
• Alumni may not visit other teachers/areas of campus without permission from the CHS Office.
• Alumni must wear a visitor’s pass at all times and check out with the office prior to departure.

PARKING

Handicapped parking spaces are limited and pursuant to law, only individuals with appropriately issued handicapped permits can park in these locations.  Any member of the community with a disability requesting permission to park in a handicapped parking area must apply to the appropriate authority to secure a handicapped-parking permit.  A parking zone identified with a sign bearing the international disability symbol is restricted at all times for use by vehicles bearing a valid state issued handicapped-parking permit. Handicapped-accessible parking is available in the front of all schools, the parking lot of the district office and other parking lots on the grounds of each school.  To park in the designated spaces, vehicles must have state-issued handicapped plates or permits.  Drivers are strongly urged to be courteous to all drivers parked, entering or leaving these handicapped spaces.

CHS COUNSELING SERVICES

COUNSELORS

Lindsay Goldman, Names (A-G)       Ext. 2091            lindsay.goldman@coronadousd.net

Kristine Johnston, Names (H-O)      Ext. 2079            kristine.johnston@coronadousd.net

Morgan Cummins, Names (P-Z)       Ext. 2092            morgan.cummins@coronadousd.net

Afsaneh Safaie, Clinical Counselor             Ext. 2080            afsaneh.doctorsafaie@coronadousd.net

Kathy Redding, Registrar                   Ext. 2090            katherine.redding@coronadousd.net 

Military Family Life Consultant       481-9432            mflc.chs@coronadousd.net

The mission of the Coronado High School Counselors is to promote academic achievement and to facilitate educational and career transitions.  Services include: academic/personal/social counseling, scheduling of classes, college application information, student/parent conferences, Section 504 case carrier, interpretation of transcripts.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COUNSELING

Social/Emotional Counseling is supported by the City of Coronado, the Coronado Unified School District, and private donations.  Services include: crisis intervention, individual counseling and assessment, substance abuse intervention and classes, School Attendance Review, mediation of campus conflicts, behavior assistance contracts, and social skills courses at Palm Academy.

COLLEGE AND CAREER and Mindfulness CENTER (CCC)

The overall goal of the College and Career Center is to provide a comfortable, friendly environment where students, parents, and faculty can successfully obtain information and resources pertaining to the career and educational options available to our students.

Our CCC now proudly hosts a Mindfulness Center, designed by students and staff, where weekly mindfulness sessions are held.  For more information, please email Afsaneh Safaie, afsaneh.doctorsafaie@coronadousd.net

MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT (MFLC)

MFLCs provide broad-ranging support to military children and to the family members and other adults who support them.  Services include short-term problem resolution on issues such as school adjustment, deployment and reunion adjustments, parent-child communications as well as recommending referrals to military social services and other local resources as needed.

COLLEGE / CAREER

NAVIANCE STUDENT

Naviance Student (formerly Family Connection) is a comprehensive web site used to provide information regarding courses, colleges and careers.  Student/parents may:

• Research colleges
• Sign up for college visits
• Take Personality type assessments
• Complete career interest inventories
• Create and update 4 year plan
• Request transcripts and teacher recommendations
• Learn about summer and volunteer opportunities

Naviance Student may be accessed through http://student.naviance.com/coronadoca.  The Naviance Student Access Code is the same as the student’s Power School username and password. Thank you CSF for making Naviance Student possible!