LANCERS' WEEKLY UPDATES
Message from your Principal, Mr. Walsh:
4/7/24, Your TRANSFORMATIONAL Week at
Hilltop High?
What motivates you? What challenges you? What gives you butterflies in your stomach that encourage your greatest efforts to succeed? What are those events and experiences that you know are going to make you grow as an individual? Rising to challenges can be TRANSFORMATIONAL. Like when you get that A on a test in "that" class...Or when you make a great play on your sports team...or when you twirl that flag in Color Guard and actually catch it for the first time! Or when you volunteer at an elementary school and a little kid thanks you for helping them...Or when you make mom dinner after she has had a hard day and you know that she is proud that she has a child like you...In my life, I identify those as TRANSFORMATIONAL; that is, truly life-enhancing experiences. It's those experiences in which you feel different as a person or about the world after you get to participate. Don't get me wrong: not all of those are immediate, and in the clockwork of time that is our lives, we must not forget that many personal TRANSFORMATIONS occur as a result of painstaking effort and focus over time. My hope for you is that you recognize and actively participate in your life so that your TRANSFORMATIONAL experiences build and replicate. Each of us has innate potential and represents the fullness of what the human condition is, and is experienced in a specifically unique way. Sometimes this can be hard to remember in a world that is most frequently focussed on transactions: you have to give something to get something. For me, living a TRANSFORMATIONAL life means that I have to be willing to give freely of myself to help make others' life experiences TRANSFORMATIONAL. How do you live a TRANSFORMATIONAL life at Hilltop High?
Final Progress Report coming out on April 19, 2024
Greetings Lancer Families,
Students will be received their final progress reports on April 19, 2024. This is the final progress report before final grades. Student earning a "D" or an "F" in a class may be at the verge of failing the course. For seniors, this may signify jeopardizing their ability to graduate at the end of the school year. We will be using this report to determine if our Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors need to attend summer school or not.
We have seven weeks left of school. Our teachers are here to help and support our Lancers. We have tutoring before and after school for student who need additional support. Let us finish strong!
AP Parent/Student Meeting
Dear parents,
If you have a student taking an AP exam in May, we would like to invite you to our final AP Parent/Student meeting where we will review the AP testing schedule, exam day reminders, and answer questions you might have about AP exam administration. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 5:55 pm in the cafeteria. We hope to see you on Thursday.
Greetings Hilltop community,
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System is our state academic testing program. This year, CAASPP includes computer adaptive tests and performance tasks in English language arts and mathematics in grades 7, 8, and 11 and science in grades 8 and High School (Students must take it by senior year and most students take it in 10th or 11th grade). Your child will be taking these tests between February 21 and June 5. To learn about the types of questions on the computer-based test, you can view the practice test at the California Department of Education Smarter Balanced site at www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp.
For the next 3 weeks Hilltop High will be on a block period schedule. Attached is a list of testing days by period and content area. Students be sure to get plenty of rest and maintain a good diet over the next 3 weeks of testing! Good luck Lancers!
Hilltop Administration
HTH CAASPP 23-24.pdf2024 AM FLYER.pdf
Hello Lancers,
Play Spring Sports for Hilltop HS! You will make friends you never would have met
*Track and Field
*Swim and Dive
*Girls Softball
*Boys Baseball
*Boys Tennis
*Boys Golf
*Boys Volleyball
*Girls Lacrosse
*Boys Lacrosse
You can start by creating a profile on registermyathlete.com.
Need help? Stop by the ASB.
Alma Mater of Hilltop HS
All Hail to alma Mater!
All Hail to Hilltop High!
The spirit of the westland
Where our fond mem'ries lie;
Thy guardian is the mountain
Beside the Sil'vry sea;
We love thee alma Mater,
All hail, all hail to thee!
Announcements
All STUDENTS
DRESS CODE - Students please remember to dress appropriately for school. If in doubt, refer to the student handbook for guidelines.
Lost your ID? Lost ID cards can be replaced in the ASB
Thank you for coming out to the Mental Health Wellness Summit on WED 4/17. We had a great turnout and it was held here at Hilltop HS. Tyler Durmand was the guest speaker. He also spoke to classes on MON 4/15 and 4/16. Thanks again for coming out!
Thanks to those seniors and juniors who came out on FRI 4/19 for the 2024 v 2025 Dodgeball game. It was fun. Congrats to 2025 for their 3 games to 2 games victory.
Please see Mr. Carpizo in the ASB. Lost ID card fees are $5 cash at the ASB. You will need an ID for AP testing, buying GradNite tickets, prom tickets, getting your lunch at the cafeteria.
There are only 51 more yearbooks left. If you would like to reserve one, please purchase at jostens.com until FRI May 3 or for $85 cash or at the ASB. We have sold out every year since 2019. They will be distributed in May 2024.
There are 3 water stations on campus: near art room, library, and cafeteria
There are 2 bike racks on campus: by art room and solar panel parking lot. Please walk your bike/skateboard/scooter on campus. Remember to bring a lock!
Thank you for participating in the Rowing Championships on March 13, 2024. The rowing machines belong to HHS courtesy of Dr. Kim Butler, former PE teacher, who was able to fund 30 rowers for HHS students.
Play sports and join clubs. You will make friends you never would have met.
Looking for a blanket? They come with most packages but if you only want a blanket, stop by the ASB with $70 cash.
Psi Alpha, a psychology club and honor society. Meetings held on Thursdays in room 404 with Ms. Olsen. Google Classroom code is wu76ekr
Computer Repair Class Meets Mondays at 4pm in room 510 (solar panel parking lot).
The ASL, American Sign Language Club will start soon on Wednesdays in Room 1211. Please listen for announcements.
BSU meetings are THU during lunch in room 902. Everyone is invited.
MEChA Meetings are every other MON during lunch in the drama room. The LAST meeting of the year will be on MON 4/29 during lunch.
LOST & FOUND
You can turn in lost and found items to the main office or ASB
Please follow HTHprincipal on IG for FAQ's and other information
SENIORS Class of 2024
Student Parking is below the tennis courts!
Graduation is on TUE June 4 at 3pm. Graduates need to report to the gym by 1:45pm in the gym.
Graduation rehearsal is MON June 3 at 12N in the gym.
Seniors voted on 3/14/24 for teachers conferring diplomas at graduation. Congrats to Mr. Blankenship, Ms. Soldau, Ms. Van, Ms. Pyles, Mr. Nascimento, and Ms.Holt.
If you already completed a semester class (Econ, GOVT) please turn in your books to the library. Seniors will be turning in all their books on THU 5/30 or earlier.
Find all your lost books from 9th grade to 11th grade and turn them in to the library
Cap and gowns were distributed on April 16, 2024. The site to order your cap and gowns is www.SRgrad.com. Please purchase on-line and show your receipt to Mr. Carpizo at the ASB.
2024 GradNite: We only ordered 250 Gradnite Tickets for this year. Gradnite is no longer on a Saturday. We will be going on WED May 22, 2024 at 8am. Ticket sales started on January 16, 2024. Please clear attendance and all fines. Tickets are $320 cash or money order. Seniors not going to GradNite have to come to school on those days.
Apply for scholarships - Ms. Yamada has sent Jupiter e-mails to all students for opportunities
Senior packages still on sale at the ASB for $225 cash. Senior parents should purchase this in July so that all their expenses will not come at once (May for prom, gradnite spending money AND yearbook, picnic, graduation medallion, etc).
What comes in a Senior Package? You can purchase them separately or all together for $225
Lancer Card $30 (Free to all home games)
Yearbook $75 (sold out in 20, 21, 22, 23)
Lancer t-shirt $14
Class of 2024 shirt $15 (as soon as senior class votes on a design, they will be ordered)
Spirit Shirt $14
Blanket $70 (Only 35 left)
Decal $5
Senior Picnic $25 (sold out in 2022, 2023)
Graduate Medallion (Only 250 available)
Black Lanyard $5
Yearbooks will be distributed as soon as they arrive in May 2024. They are $85 cash each. They are included in the senior package.
Senior Photos deadline is over. Chula Vista Photo already contacted seniors to take their senior photo. If you already took your senior photo please go back to the studio to pick up your proofs and select your pose for the yearbook.
If your child is going to be absent, please call to report the absence everyday they're not at school. (619) 476-4204
Leave a voicemail with student's information:
parent/guardian full name & phone number
student's first and last name
student's birthdate
days student was or will be absent
why the student was or will be absent
*Please note, voicemails will be listened to daily, by the end of the day. It may take us 2-3 days to clear their absence in the system. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Saturday School Dates Flyer 23-24.pdfJust a reminder, to clear absences that are more than 30 calendar days, you will need to attend Saturday School. Student's and Parent's can check attendance through Infinite Campus
NON-PRIVILEGE LIST
Here is the link for your weekly attendance report:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vrMk2jKGibc77tk4aQbc8_1k2WMrTMjEkRvXgnvEbD0/edit?usp=sharing
Remember, students whose TOTAL column is highlighted red are on the Non-Privilege list and should attend Saturday School and/or After School Detention to clear their attendance ASAP.
Would you like to meet with your child's teacher?
Email teachers and give at least a 48-hours for a response.
Do not show up without an appointment. Thanks!
Message from our Nurse Mrs. Bowser!
The California Department of Public Health has announced that we will be moving to a symptom-based COVID-19 protocol at all K-12 schools. The CDPH has not yet published new guidance though we are expecting this change to be made soon! For now, we will continue to follow the COVID-19 decision tree protocol that was updated on August 29, 2023. You can access that decision tree by clicking the COVID sticker to the left.
COVID-19 tests and face masks are available in the health office upon student/staff request. Please remember to practice proper hand hygiene, coughing and sneezing etiquette, and general mindfulness if you are feeling unwell.
I am always available as a resource to answer questions and help however I can to support the health of our students, staff, and HTH families!
COVID-19-Decision-Table.pdfCounselors Corner
Click here to view most recent scholarships!
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Yamada, Scholarship Counselor at: nancy.yamada@sweetwaterschools.org
MEALS FOR STUDENTS...
We are happy to share that the State of California has authorized all school districts to provide two meals per day to students, at no charge.
Students are not required to complete a meal application.
Students who complete the alternative household application, and qualify, may receive additional household benefits, i.e., Cox cable reduction, low testing costs, etc.
FAMILY RESOURCES
If you can't make the first registration workshop, call (619) 482-6376, or email: continuinged@swccd.edu. If you are interested in viewing the different locations and classes offered by Southwestern College Continuing Education, please see the class catalog page.
Additionally, our Sweetwater District Adult provides English, Computer and technical education programs for the community in our National City, Chula Vista, Montgomery and San Ysidro Adult schools. For more information visit https://adulteducation.sweetwaterschools.org/adult-schools/
Si no puede asistir al primer taller de inscripción, llame al (619) 482-6376 o envíe un correo electrónico a continued@swccd.edu. Si está interesado en ver las diferentes ubicaciones y clases que ofrece Southwestern College Continuing Education, consulte la página del catálogo de clases.
Además, nuestro Distrito para Adultos de Sweetwater ofrece programas de educación técnica, informática y de inglés para la comunidad en nuestras escuelas para adultos de National City, Chula Vista, Montgomery y San Ysidro. Para obtener más información, visite https://adulteducation.sweetwaterschools.org/adult-schools/
2024-01-17-10-42-36_Mental Health Services.pdfStudents and Families:
The mental health and wellbeing of our students is important and includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act and manage stress.
In an effort to support our youth, partnership with parents and caregivers is critical. As a district, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education have a free mental health webinar series for parents and caregivers.
We invite you to join these session to explore the common mental health challenges and learn strategies to support youth in our lives.
Thank you.
Saludos estudiantes y familias de SUHSD:
La salud mental y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes es importante e incluye el bienestar emocional, psicológico y social. Afecta cómo pensamos, sentimos, actuamos y manejamos el estrés.
En un esfuerzo por apoyar a nuestros jóvenes, la colaboración con los padres y cuidadores es fundamental. Como distrito, en asociación con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Diego, ofrecemos una serie de seminarios web gratuitos sobre salud mental para padres y cuidadores.
Lo invitamos a unirse a estas sesiones para explorar los desafíos comunes de salud mental y aprender estrategias para apoyar a los jóvenes en nuestras vidas.
Gracias
FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES
Monthly Distributions | Drive-thru or Walk-Up
For the safety of our community and staff, attendees must wear a face mask or covering.
We recommend bringing a bag or box to take home items.
Every Third Wednesday
Montgomery Middle School: 1 - 3 p.m.
1051 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154
Castle Park Middle School: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
160 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Chula Vista Middle School: 4 - 6 p.m.
415 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Every Third Thursday
National City Middle School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1701 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
Must be at least 16 years old,
in need of food
(no proof required) and present during distribution.Food items available until supplies last.
DESPENSA GRATIS PARA LAS FAMILIAS
Distribución Mensual | En Carro o Caminando
Para la seguridad de nuestro personal y la comunidad, los participantes deben usarcubrebocas.
Le recomendamos traer una caja o bolsa para llevar sus despensa.
Cada Tercer Miércoles del Mes
Montgomery Middle School: 1 - 3 p.m.
1051 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154
Castle Park Middle School: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
160 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Chula Vista Middle School: 4 - 6 p.m.
415 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Cada Tercer Jueves del Mes
National City Middle School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1701 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
Debe tener al menos 16 años de edad,
necesitar alimentos (sin pruebarequerida) y estar presente durante la distribución. La despensa estádisponible hasta que agotemos la reserva existente.
Three weeks into SBCS – City of Chula Vista Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), applications are still being accepted.
We encourage families and individuals financially impacted by COVID-19 to apply soon as funds will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis
Step-by-step tutorial videos are available to guide tenants and landlords through completing the online application.
The work of partners Chula Vista Community Collaborative, San Ysidro Health, Scripps Health, MAAC, Family Health Centers of San Diego and The San Diego LGBT Community Center remains critical to strengthening these vulnerable residents.