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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
My name is Alejandra Inzunza and it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year. I am honored to serve you, your children, and the Sweetwater community that has a long history of rich SUHi traditions and I am proud to be part of this legacy. Sweetwater High is composed of passionate teachers and support staff that is dedicated and committed to the success of each student. We are dedicated in providing educational experiences that will prepare our high school students for college, career and beyond by providing rigorous curriculum and instruction, where students are expected to be active participants in their learning. Sweetwater is also committed to providing an inclusive school culture that values the social and emotional development of each student. We offer many clubs, sports and an afterschool program for students. Joining an extracurricular club or sport enhances our students high school experience that they feel a sense of belonging, connection and most importantly, building on our SUHi school culture. Our teachers, counselors, administration, and support staff believe in each student and are here to help students be successful throughout their high school years. Let’s have an amazing school year. Go Red Devils!
Sincerely,
Alejandra L. Inzunza, Proud Principal
SUHI Parent Center
SUHI Parent Center
Welcome SUHI Parents
Open Monday -Friday
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Parent Center is for SUHI parents to have a location where they can feel safe to reach out to other parents, teachers and staff All while sharing their common interest in helping improve student achievement in school.
It is also the place where parents can get information about:
Parent meetings and workshops
School Site Plan
Community resources
How to communicate effectively with teachers and school staff
Access to technology
How to support student learning at home
Being a Parent Volunteer
If you are interested in being a Parent Volunteer for the 2022-2023 school year, email: alma.martinez-moran@sweetwaterschools.org or call at (619) 474-9729.
SUHi Parent Committee
Juan Vega
Juan Vega
ELAC President /
DELAC Representative
Title 1 Vice president/
DPAC Alternant
School Site Council
DPAC & DELAC PRESIDENT
Carmen Gutierrez
Carmen Gutierrez
Title 1 President /
DPAC Representative
ELAC Vice president/
DELAC Alternant
DELAC VICE PRESIDENT
Angelica Hortha
Angelica Hortha
Title 1 Secretary/
DPAC Alternant
ELAC Parliamentarian
Claudia Bautista
Claudia Bautista
ELAC- Secretary/
DELAC Alternant
School Site Council
Marisol Gonzalez
Marisol Gonzalez
Title 1 Parliamentarian
COUNSELORS
COUNSELORS
Visit our Suhicounseling.com website to access current information for your students.
Greetings SUHi Community!
Please remember that the counseling team is always ready to meet with parents and students. Parents, feel free to call our front desk at 619.474.9720 to set up an appointment with your son/daughter's counselor with any questions or concerns you may have. Also, please visit us at (suhicounseling.com) for counselor contact info and more.
Your Sweetwater Counseling Team
To schedule appointment call at 619. 474-9720 or https://calendly.com/msluansing
ATTENDENCE
ATTENDENCE
Hello parents,
Please remember if your son/daughter has to miss school because they are sick, have an appointment or must go out of town, to call or email the school to excuse the absence. Parents/guardians have 30 days from an absence to call or email the attendance office. You may also send a note or doctor/dentist note with your student.
Attendance Office contact info:
Marie Nakashima:
marie.nakashima@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9703
Remember if students have 10 or more unexcused period absences and/or 10 tardies, they are automatically signed up for Saturday School. Saturday school is from 8:00am - 12:00pm and students must bring their backpacks with laptop, homework and books. Here are the dates for all of our Saturday Schools for this semester.
Semester 1:
November 5
December 3, 10
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about attendance.
Joe Lara - Attendance Coordinator
619-474-9702
joe.lara@sweetwaterschools.org
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TIPS FROM THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Academic engagement is tied directly to success in school!
Here are some tips for parents to help students increase their academic engagement:
Have your student’s set measurable goals: “I am going to improve my math test grades by 10%”, “I will read an extra 20 minutes a day”, “I will ask for help from my teacher three times a week.”
Use homework time effectively: Set routines- have a specific homework time each day “5:00-6:30 is homework time every day”, Plan out times to complete each homework assignment each day, “I will use my planner every day for every assignment!”
Promote student success: praise child for all of their achievements in school by giving them verbal praise (great job, you’re doing awesome, wow you got an A) or with rewards (special dinner, ice cream, activity of their choice). Ask your child how you can help them and how they are doing and feeling about school.
There are many resources to support families and student's social emotional health. Listed below are Resources within San Diego County:
National City Family Resource Center South Region Family Resource Center – National City
San Diego Access and Crisis Line Up2SD: San Diego Health and Human Services | It's Up to Us 1-888-724-7240
McAllister (Substance Abuse) McAlister Institute – Substance Abuse Treatment and Education 619- 442-0277
National Suicide Prevention Life Line 1-800-273-7240
Yellow Ribbon Hopeline Network 1-800-784-2433
United Way Resources- Dial 211 or 1-800-922-2283
Crisis Text Line -Text HOME to 741-741
In emergencies or a mental health crisis contact 911
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Hello Parents/Guardians,
We are the Red Devils After Dark (RDAD) Program located inside the Inferno Lounge! Our program is currently running to serve your students grade 9th - 12th COMPLETELY FREE! There is an enrollment for they can pick up in the Inferno Lounge, but they are NOT mandated to stay daily or similar requirements that Elementary and Middle Schools had. If you have any questions or want more information please email me: BRodgers@csbcs.org and make sure to follow us on Instagram: RedDevilsAfterDark and YouTube: Red Devils Review and check out our Website: https://sites.google.com/sweetwaterschools.net/reddevilsafterdarc/home
LIBRARY
Hello SUHI Parents!
The libraries of today are not the silent spaces that we adults remember from our childhood; they are so much more. The library here at SUHi is a dynamic learning environment filled with life and lots of information, where students and staff can come to get information, laptops, do research, check out textbooks, and have a safe space to do work and read.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email (michael.garcia@sweetwaterschools.org). Thank you!
ATHLETICS- SPORTS
ATHLETICS- SPORTS
Athletic Director: Ervin Hernandez
Athletic Director: Ervin Hernandez
ervin.hernandez@sweetwaterschools.org
Office: 619-474-9374
Fax: 619-474-9755
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
Restorative Practices are ways of pro-actively developing relationships and community, as well as repairing community when harm is done. After conflict or harm, Restorative Practices provide a way of thinking about, talking about, and responding to issues and problems by involving all participants to discuss their feelings and opinions, identify what happened, describe how it affected everyone, and find solutions to make things better.
Restorative Practices are ways of pro-actively developing relationships and community, as well as repairing community when harm is done. After conflict or harm, Restorative Practices provide a way of thinking about, talking about, and responding to issues and problems by involving all participants to discuss their feelings and opinions, identify what happened, describe how it affected everyone, and find solutions to make things better.
Rather than a separate program, Restorative Practices at Sweetwater High is our underlying mindsets, practices, and simply “how we do business” in schools. When successfully integrated throughout the school culture and climate, Restorative Practices create safe and productive learning spaces where students develop social and emotional skills and strong relationships with peers and adults.
Rather than a separate program, Restorative Practices at Sweetwater High is our underlying mindsets, practices, and simply “how we do business” in schools. When successfully integrated throughout the school culture and climate, Restorative Practices create safe and productive learning spaces where students develop social and emotional skills and strong relationships with peers and adults.
If you would like to contact the RP team, please feel free to email:
Susan Mateo (susan.mateo@sweetwaterschools.org)
For more information contact:
For more information contact:
Alma Martinez at (619) 474-9729
Alma Martinez at (619) 474-9729
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