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Dear Falcon Families,
Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous Falcon moms out there. We hope you are enjoying this first taste of summer with the high temperatures this weekend.
We have reason to celebrate here at Scripps Ranch High School; once again, our AFROTC has represented Scripps Ranch and Falcon Pride well, as they racked up numerous trophies last Saturday at the 2025 Pass in Review at Kearny High. Keeping tradition alive, our cadets came home with the Stilwell Trophy for yet another year! Congratulations to everyone involved in our AFJROTC program!
As we head into the end of the year, we have some exciting events coming up. We begin our last week of AP testing this week, and the music program will host its end of the year concert, “Disney Grammys” (https://www.srhsmusic.com/). Our Falcon Playhouse final production of the year, “One Stoplight Town” (https://www.falconplayhouse.com/) opens this week, and prom will take place at NOVA Nightclub this Saturday. If you have a senior going to prom and you plan on taking prom pictures at a park in Poway, please see below for more information from the city of Poway.
CIF championships are beginning; please go to srfalcons.org for the schedules of remaining games, matches, and meets. Our student-athletes have made us very proud this year and we are hopeful for another terrific CIF season.
We are down to our last two full weeks of school, with finals starting May 23rd. Students should follow up with their teachers regarding their grade, missing work, and tutoring time, and consult their grade level Google classroom for SR6 and other attendance make up information. We are here to help your students finish the year strong.
Yearbooks are here! See the distribution and (limited) purchase information below.
There are some volunteer opportunities for students on May 16th at Jerebek and Dingeman. Encourage your student to check their grade level Google classroom for more information. And for senior families, see below for some updated information. We’ve added updates on how to get additional tickets (every graduating Falcon gets four - but there are opportunities to purchase if you need more), photos at graduation, and last minute gifts for graduation and how to request your final transcript. In addition, there are links to the Graduation 2025 page and the Grad Nite information page. Please remind your seniors to review the list of events and deadlines for seniors by visiting the links below and checking out the ASB Instagram page.
Below you will find reminders about graduation, yearbook distribution, summer school, the SD Bike Coalition Day (May 15th), upcoming SR6 opportunities, and much more.
See below for the latest updates as of 5-11-25.
Upcoming Calendar Events for Semester 2
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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
Final Transcript: Seniors can now request their Final Transcript to be sent to colleges, military, trade schools, etc. The Final Transcripts are sent after the school year is done and all semester 2 grades have been uploaded. Students should NOT wait to make this request until school ends. Click here to see the information emailed to students regarding the request process.
Summer School: 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. 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.
Mental Health Awareness Month & Family Resources
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to share with our families and students about the responsible use of social media and its impact on mental well-being. See Mental Health Awareness email from Interim Superintendent of Public Education. The Board of Education approved a resolution to help families understand the risks associated with social media and equip them with resources that support safe and healthy online habits.
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, 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.
Message from Poway Parks Re: Prom Pictures
We recently received a letter from Audrey Denham, the Director of Community Services for the City of Poway. The director contacted us, asking for help addressing disruptions caused by the large number of students and families using Old Poway Park and Lake Poway for prom and homecoming pictures. The City of Poway greatly appreciates their parks being chosen for special memories, but they point out that there have been several occasions where weddings and other events in reserved spaces have been disturbed.
As you visit these parks for your pictures, please remember to be respectful to all patrons and avoid entering rented spaces. For a smoother experience for everyone, and the opportunity to take advantage of the reserved spaces, the City of Poway suggests making a reservation for your party.
Next Session of SR6
Students can sign up here for our next session held May 17th with Ms. Smith (Social Science and English, Rm 555) and Mrs. Lovato (Math, Rm 703).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.
Senior Falcon Families: Some updated Graduation Items and Information
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Post Graduation Plans: Seniors, after May 1st, please check your Class of Google Classroom for your Post Graduation Plans Google form from the registrar, Ms. Lamar. This same information will be sent via student email from Mrs. Brown on the behalf of the registrar's office.
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Additional Graduation Tickets: Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, graduating seniors and families can purchase an unlimited number of additional tickets on school cash only. (Tickets will be available for cash and credit card at the finance window on May 19, 2025) Go to: Graduation Ticket Sales and Pick up Information for detailed information and finance office hours.
Reminder: All graduating seniors will be provided four free tickets during cap and gown distribution on May 27, 2025.
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Graduation pictures from DiFranco Photography: DiFranco Photography will be on site to get up close photos of the students crossing the stage at graduation. Families who want to purchase photos should register at: http://difrancophoto.com/register. The registration page will ask for the following information:
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School name: Scripps Ranch High School
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Graduate’s first and last name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Graduation adornment and gifts: The Commencement Group will be on site to sell graduation bouquets; orchid leis and roses during graduation. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Class of 2026. You can pre-order your flowers and leis here: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/scrippsranch-hs/ . They will be available for pick up by the stadium – Click on this link to see the location: Here for Map
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As a reminder, all purchases are optional.
Yearbook Distribution - Reminder
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:
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.
2025-26 LCFF Income Survey
San Diego Unified launched the 2025-26 LCFF data collection on April 28 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