Category Archives: CCR News

02.17.21

Mar Vista, Montgomery and Sweetwater High: 2020 College Board Computer Science Diversity Award Recipients

Significant Increase in Schools Receiving Annual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

College Board Recognizes 1,119 Schools for Achieving Gender Equality in Computer Science Education

The College Board is excited to recognize schools that are engaging more female students in computer science coursework with an AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award and AP Computer Science A Female Diversity Award. Specifically, College Board is honoring schools with 50% or higher female representation in either of the two AP computer science courses, or whose percentage of the female examinees meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population. Out of the 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, 1,119 achieved this important result during the 2019-2020 school year.

SUHSD Honorees are:

  • Mar Vista High School
  • Montgomery High School
  • Sweetwater High School

PRESS RELEASE – January 25, 2021

New York – The College Board announced recipients of its annual AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, recognizing schools for achieving gender equality in AP® Computer Science A (CSA) and/or AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have taken a critical step toward closing the gender gap in the field of computer science, where women have historically been underrepresented.

Today the College Board recognized 1,119 schools for achieving either 50% or higher female examinee representation in one or both AP computer science courses, or a percentage of the female computer science examinees meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population, during the 2019-20 school year. That’s an increase of nearly 37% over the 818 schools recognized during the 2018-19 school year. Of these schools, 831 earned the award for AP CSP, 232 for AP CSA, and 56 had the distinction of receiving the award for both courses.

Continue reading HERE

02.16.21

How to College by SDSU: Series

Compact for Success students, we are more than happy to announce the 'How to College by SDSU Series.' These will be 45 minute workshops in which you will hear experiences from current college students, resources, and future important information.'
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Time: 10:00am – 10:45am

On Zoom: https://sdsu.zoom.us/j/88235609223

Update 2021.03.07: Video recordings of session 1 and session 2 added.

01.29.21

SUHSD Students Recognized by NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

Congratulations to Audrey Vargas, Sweetwater High School student for being selected as a National NCWIT Award Winner for Aspirations in Computing.

Congratulations to Shannon Yeow, Otay Ranch High School student who received an Honorable mention (AiC) by the National NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Each year, U.S. high school students in grades 9 through 12 who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary are eligible to receive recognition for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. This year, 40 winners and 360 honorable mentions were selected from more than 4,288 amazing, talented young applicants. Continue reading entire article HERE

“Encouraging young women’s interest in technology careers is critical: our workforce needs their creativity and unique perspectives to produce technology that is as broad and innovative as the population it serves,” said NCWIT CEO and Co-founder Lucy Sanders.

NCWIT is a non-profit community that convenes, equips, and unites change leader organizations to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women — at the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other historically marginalized identities — in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development. Find out more at www.ncwit.org.

10.14.20

2020-2021 Financial Aid Nights

You are cordially invited to attend the SUHSD Financial Aid Nights. Want to learn more about the financial aid application process, the types of aid, and what you will need to complete the application? Please join virtually at one of the dates below from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. See the attached flyer for the registration link.

October 20, 2020 (English & Spanish)
November 17, 2020 (English & Spanish)
December 15, 2020 (English)

Lastly, students interested in attending a college or university are able to attend the virtual College Fair sponsored by Cal-Soap on October 28, 2020. Click on the link on the flyer to register.

Questions? Please contact your school counselor or district counselors:
Liliana Silva Diaz – Liliana.Silva@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-796-7748
Dinnah Donato-Palmore – Dinah.Donato-Palmore@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-407-4990

 

 

Está cordialmente invitado a asistir Noches de ayuda financiera de SUHSD. ¿Quiere saber más sobre el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera, los tipos de ayuda y lo que necesitará para completar la solicitud? Únase virtualmente en una de las fechas a continuación de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Consulte el volante adjunto para el enlace de registro.

20 de octubre del 2020 (ingles y espanol)
17 de noviembre del 2020 (ingles y espanol)
15 de diciembre del 2020 (ingles solamente)

Por último, los estudiantes interesados en asistir a un colegio o universidad pueden asistir a la Feria Universitaria virtual patrocinada por Cal-Soap el 28 de octubre de 2020. Haga clic en el enlace del volante para registrarse.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con el consejero de su escuela o los consejeros del distrito:
Liliana Silva Diaz – Liliana.Silva@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-796-7748
Dinnah Donato-Palmore – Dinah.Donato-Palmore@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-407-4990

10.14.20

2020-2021 Virtual College Fair

Dear students and parents/guardians,
You are cordially invited to attend a free virtual College Fair on October 28, 2020 from 4pm – 6pm sponsored by Cal-Soap. Click on the link on the flyer to register. Representatives from the UC’s, CSU’s, private and public out of state universities will be in attendance for you to connect with and ask questions.

If you have questions please feel free to reach out to counselor Liliana Silva Diaz – Liliana.Silva@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-796-7748

 

 

Estimados estudiantes y padres/tutores,
Está cordialmente invitado a asistir a una feria universitaria virtual gratuita el 28 de octubre de 2020 de 4 p.m. a 6 p.m. patrocinado por Cal-Soap. Haga clic en el enlace del volante para registrarse. Los representantes de la UC, CSU, universidades públicas y privadas de otros estados estarán presentes para que usted se conecte y haga preguntas.

Si tiene preguntas, favor de comunicarse con la consejera Liliana Silva Diaz – Liliana.Silva@sweetwaterschools.org or 619-796-7748

12.05.19

College Athlete Night 2019

College Athlete Night Flyer athletes be prepared plan ahead

Last night, the College and Career Office and Athletics Office held a joint presentation for High School students to learn what is required to play athletics in college, as well as avoid pitfalls which could prevent a student from becoming ineligible.

Presented by Ms. Jessica Atthowe from SDSU, the Power Point Presentation shared with the parents and students in attendance can be found shared here. Additionally, a Player Panel was held with a Q&A session regarding what it takes to play at that next level.

A College Athlete Night presentation was also shared with the community members in attendance.

Lastly, for those in attendance, an NCAA Worksheet was shared out to help our students determine what classes they will need to graduate and apply for college.

11.19.19

5th Annual Building and Construction Trades Fair @ Castle Park High School

SAVE THE DATE!

“Build a FUTURE with a Construction & Building Career”

This is a FREE community event for all students and parents interested in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction and STEM.

At this event, apprenticeship programs union and non-union will be present to answer any questions that students may have in choosing careers. Many other presenters will also be present like Universities, Colleges, Trade schools, Military, Contractors, Developers, Architectural and Design Firms, Engineering businesses, tools vendors and hands on learning activities are planned for this event.

See you there!

09.26.19

Robotics Judges Needed

The nationally recognized Sweetwater Robotics League is looking for volunteers to be Judges and Inspectors at the robotics events held throughout the year.

The task – to be able to talk with students, ask questions to decide award selection. You don’t need to be a rocket (robot) scientist or an engineer. Robotics involves a wide range of professions and walks of life.

The commitment – a few hours several Saturdays from October 2019 to February, 2020. You will be trained to put your life experience into practice.

If you are interested and you can volunteer some of your Saturdays please contact me. You will have fun, and you will be blessed seeing what our students can do. Contact me Joe Amaro at  joseph.amaro@sweetwaterschools.org.

09.06.19

Financial Planning Workshops

SUHSD school counselors cordially invite you to a

Financial Planning Workshop

(Intended for parents of elementary – 10th grade students)

GET MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR COLLEGE

OPTION 1

Date: September 11, 2019

Location: Rancho Del Rey Middle (1174 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm 

 

OPTION 2

Date: September 12, 2019

Location: SUHSD Professional Development Center  (680 L St, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91911)

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm 

 

FLYER HERE