Dear Falcon Families,
We are entering the last four full weeks of school, with the end of the semester quickly approaching. We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and getting ready for some fun summer plans. To be sure students finish the year strong, please encourage them to talk to their teachers and take advantage of tutoring hours, SR6 opportunities, and other resources available on campus.
Our athletes continue to amaze as we continue the CIF playoff season for spring sports. Be sure to visit the website for schedules, and then come out to support our Falcons: https://srfalcons.org/. Best of luck to all our spring athletes as they finish their respective seasons. Our final Falcon Playhouse production of the year will open May 15th; visit Falconplayhouse.com for showtimes and ticket information.
We are excited to announce that the Falcon Nest reopened last week and students now have easier access to a “grab and go” lunch. In addition, our JROTC had their annual inspection last week, doing very well! The Visual Arts Festival was held on Friday, April 25th; congratulations to all the film makers, the Improv performers, the artists, and the photographers for all the wonderful work they presented! We also held the WACAC College Fair on Saturday, with great success. Thank you to the SRHS Foundation for making this event possible another year.
Yearbooks are here and will be distributed soon! Please see below for distribution and (limited) purchase information.
AP Testing starts Monday, May 5th. To accommodate testing, the library will be closed until May 16th. Students can go to the textbook room to take care of any library business (Chromebooks, return books, etc.).
Below you will find reminders about yearbook distribution, the SD Bike Coalition Day (May 15th), upcoming SR6 opportunities, graduation information, and much more!
See below for the latest updates as of 4-27-25.
Upcoming Calendar Events for Semester 2
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Monday 4/28: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Monday 5/5: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Monday 5/5 - Friday 5-16: AP Testing
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Monday 5/12: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Monday 5/19: Early Out Modified Monday (school ends at 2:29pm)
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Wednesday 5/21 - Friday 5/23: Senior Final Exams
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Monday 5/26: No School, Memorial Day
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Friday 5/23 - Thursday 5/29: 9th-11th grade Final Exams
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Thursday 5/29: Last day of school & senior commencement
Modified Mondays
As a reminder, every Monday is a modified Monday with school ending at 2:29pm. During the 2:29 - 3:23pm time window, teachers will be either (1) offering revision/reassessments for students or (2) will be meeting with their fellow colleagues to collaborate on instructional practices. Those teachers who are offering revision/reassessment opportunities will have communicated with their students. We encourage all students who have scheduled revision/reassessment opportunities to take advantage of this time to hone their learning.
Counseling Updates
The district will be accepting late summer school applications. If your student earned a D or F in a class that is needed for graduation, OR thinks they may earn a D or F in a class needed for graduation this semester, they should submit a summer school application to their SRHS counselor. On May 19th the SRHS counselors will be sending late applications to the summer school host sites. Click here for more information about summer school. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office or can be printed out at home using a link on the summer school webpage.
From your SRHS Registrar: Seniors, click here if you applied to a school that is NOT part of the Common Application (e.g., CSU, UC, individual college application, etc.) and need to request your partial / midyear / progress transcript or progress report (9th grade - first semester of senior year) to be sent by your high school.
Library Closures Due to AP Testing - Reminder
The library will be closed all day Monday, April 21 through Friday May 16 for AP Testing. Students will be able to return material and exchange chromebooks in Room 467, the textbook room. Hours for the textbook room are 7:45am - 4:00pm. Peer tutoring will be held after school in Room 555.
SRHS Attendance & Eligibility Reminder - Prom tickets on sale!
Seniors with AZWs or more than three Ts will be ineligible for senior privileges including the senior graduation ceremony 5/29, prom 5/17, Powderpuff 5/1, or other ASB events. Students with AZWs or more than three Ts will be ineligible for school activities and events, including a guest to prom. Students will remain accountable for all truancy codes (AZWs) and any more than three tardies per semester, from 8/26/24 onward. Opportunities for attendance recovery and academic support can be found here. Ticket distribution for eligible students will occur 5/12-5/16 at lunch outside the counseling office. Students must bring their school ID.
Next Session of SR6
Students can sign up here for our next session held May 3rd with Prof. Banuelos (Spanish, Rm 258), Ms. Francisco (AP English, location TBD), Ms. Jenkins (APUSH, Rm B21), and Mr. Garcia (Theater). View all remaining SR6 Dates. SR6 (Scripps Ranch 6) is an academic support available to all students. It is a 6th day of school hosted on select Saturdays for four hours, 8am-12pm. SR6 will be hosted by a certificated teacher(s) who will provide instruction and support. A breakfast and lunch meal is available for all students attending SR6 at no charge. Must sign-up by Wednesday to guarantee meals. SR6 is also an avenue for students to recover their truancies (AZTWs in PowerSchool) to remain eligible for school events.
Yearbook Distribution
The time is finally here! It’s time for students to pick up their yearbooks and end the year celebrating memories. If your student did not order a yearbook, there is still time. There are ~100 left for sale. These will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased through the finance office (SchoolCash, check, or cash accepted).
Here is the link to purchase via SchoolCash: https://sdusd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25374/312/False/True
Below, please find the distribution schedule for yearbook pickup dates and times. Yearbooks will be distributed outside room 501:
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Seniors only distribution - Thursday, May 8th, at lunch and afterschool
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All grades distribution - Friday, May 9th, at lunch and afterschool
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All grades distribution - Monday, May 12th, at lunch and afterschool
Great Leadership Program Opportunity For Students
The San Diego Youth Leadership Conference (SDYLC) is a patriotic education program founded by the Military Order of The World Wars and supported by the National Sojourners, Inc., Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, and Joe Foss Institute organizations. The purpose of the Youth Leadership Conference is to help prepare selected students for leadership roles in their respective schools. Additionally, the students will receive education on material that is not normally addressed in today’s school system. The 2025 SDYLC will be conducted June 23 - June 26, 2025, and will be held at the University of San Diego (USD) campus. (The conference is not sponsored by the University of San Diego and the views expressed at the conference are not supported or endorsed by the University of San Diego.) This cost is $500 however all students selected would receive a scholarship so there is no cost to attend if selected.
The opportunity is ideal for ASB and JROTC leadership development. Applications must be received by May 1, 2025, please send all applications directly to Ted Parsons at [email protected] or to Col. Swann at [email protected].
Graduation Information – Class of 2025 - Reminder
Senior families, the graduation website is now open. Please check the school website at https://scrippsranch.sandiegounified.org/ and select the Graduation 2025 tab for details.
SD Bike Coalition - Bike Anywhere Day 5/15 - Reminder
SD Bike Coalition hosted an ebike safety course for students and families at SRHS earlier this year and wanted us to know about their biggest bike event of the year, Bike Anywhere Day! Register to participate in their free event on Thursday, May 15, and stop by one of their 100 pit stops between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. for a free t-shirt, snacks, and more (one pit stop in Scripps Ranch). This year, eligible Bike Anywhere Day registrants will be automatically entered for the chance to win one of three e-bikes, powered by Rad Power Bikes. View more info and register.
Scholarship Opportunity for Current or Former English Learners - SDUSD - Reminders
Scholarship Opportunity for Current or Former English Learners Who Will be Continuing On to Higher Education this Fall: English Learner platform, ELLevation, will be awarding $2,000 to ten current or former English Learners. Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. More information can be found on the ELLevation Scholarship page. Application can be found here
2025-26 LCFF Income Survey
San Diego Unified is launching the 2025-26 LCFF data collection on April 28 and will be using PowerSchool Parent Portal and SurveyMonkey. Parents may submit a response via either method, and note that an email from “[email protected] via surveymonkey.com” is legitimate. If you have questions, please contact the main office.
Bullying/Report a Concern Link - Reminder
For instances of bullying or to report a concern, please use this Bullying Report Link; the link is also posted at the very bottom of our school website. You will then select “Report Bullying.” The very first question asks “Is your concern about the conduct of an employee?” If the answer is yes, it will direct you to a different form. Prior to filing a report, we ask that you review the district’s best practices for resolving concerns, which starts at addressing the concern directly at the site level. Once reports are submitted they are received by the district’s Office of Investigations, Compliance & Accountability (ICA). A member of their team will reach out to you to confirm receipt and ask any pertinent questions. Ultimately the report will be directed to the site-level authority for resolution.
That’s all for today. Have a great rest of your Sunday.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School