Wednesday, October 30, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Morse High School Celebrates Newly Completed Performing Arts Center, Third Wave of Campus Modernizations

Event photos can be found here.

Drone and time-lapse videos, ground photos of the new facilities, and project fact sheets can be found here.

 

 

 

 

News Release 

 

 

 

Morse High School Celebrates Newly Completed Performing Arts Center, Third Wave of Campus Modernizations

 

 

Hip-Hop and Polynesian Dancers Joined Orchestra and Theater Students to Celebrate the New Stage, Theater

 

 

October 30, 2024 

 

SAN DIEGO -  It’s a new era for creative and performing arts students in the Skyline and Paradise Hills community. 

 

On Wednesday, theater, dance, and orchestra students at Morse High School celebrated their newly completed two-story Performing Arts Center (PAC) with district leaders and students. 

 

“It’s very big and very nice compared to what we had originally,” said student Lyric McKinney. “We used to perform in the gym and cafeteria, but not on a stage like this.” 

 

Replacing aging portables, the PAC includes a lobby with a concession stand, a theater with a stage, LED lighting, a theatrical orchestra enclosure, catwalks, a black box theater and classroom, dressing rooms, and more. 

 

“This is life-changing for creative and performing arts students and neighbors in this neighborhood,” said Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, San Diego Unified Board of Education Trustee. “They now have this professional-grade theater instead of their old and modest auditorium. They can only dream big from here.”

 

“We are proud of the diversity at Morse and we are thrilled to have a space for our talented performing arts students to enhance their theatrical, music, band, and orchestra skills,” said Dr. Cynthia Larkin, Principal of Morse High School. 

 

To showcase the new lighting and sound in their new theater, the hip-hop and Morse Islander Student Association Polynesian dance teams gave rousing performances, and alumni and singer RoAnn Mesina also performed. The school’s orchestra showed off its new orchestra enclosure during the celebration. 

 

Mesina had a message of hope for students. 

 

“Bet on yourself every single time,“ said Mesina. “There will be a lot of adversity that you’ll face in life, but the person you can build the best relationship with is yourself. Learn how to trust yourself and use that strong bond between you and yourself to continue getting what you want out of life.” 

 

A new student services building was also constructed with a secure campus entry, lobby, administrative offices and support spaces.

 

Along with the new Performing Arts Center and student services offices, the project includes expansion of the student quad area and a new parking lot along 69th Street.

 

Campus safety and security were enhanced with a new single point of entry, a reconfigured parking lot and student drop-off and pick-up area from Tuther Way, more security cameras, perimeter fencing, and upgraded campus communications and fire alarm systems.

 

This latest project complements recent enhancements at Morse, including newly modernized classrooms, a remodeled music building, and present-day signage and graphics.

 

As this project is completed, construction crews are hard at work to bring a new College, Career, and Technical Education Agricultural Science Building to Morse. That project is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2025. 

 

“It’s wonderful to see high schools throughout San Diego Unified expanding their Visual and Performing Arts and College, Career, and Technical programs,” said Dr. Erin Richison, High Schools Area Superintendent for San Diego Unified. “We want our high schoolers to gain valuable hands-on experience before they go off to college. It puts them ahead.” 

 

BACKGROUND: 

Funding for the Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Phase III project is made available through Propositions S & Z, and Measure YY, which are local school bond measures approved by San Diego voters to improve San Diego Unified schools. 

 

ABOUT MORSE HIGH SCHOOL:

Located in the Skyline and Paradise Hills neighborhoods of San Diego, Morse High School offers engaging academic and extracurricular programs, with courses in engineering, software and systems development, culinary arts, JROTC, and more. Morse also partners with three local colleges that offer courses and credits to students. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, 619-855-9283, jries@sandi.net.

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Song, Dance, Speakers and Kumeyaay Band Flag Raising to Honor Native American Heritage Month

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Song, Dance, Speakers and Kumeyaay Band Flag Raising to Honor Native American Heritage Month

 

Oct. 30, 2024

 

WHAT: Following a land acknowledgement, Native American singers, dancers, and drummers will perform to signify the start of November as Native American Heritage Month. Student speakers will also provide remarks ahead of raising the Kumeyaay Band flag.   

 

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 1, 9-10 a.m. 

 

WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center flagpole, 4100 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103

 

VISUALS: Land acknowledgement statement, Kumeyaay bird singers, powwow dancers, student speakers, flag-raising.

 

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Students, members of Native American tribes, district leaders.

 

BACKGROUND: November is Native American Heritage Month. In recognition, a land acknowledgement will open the ceremony at district headquarters. The Kumeyaay were the original caretakers of the land where San Diego Unified schools and offices now reside. 

 

The flag raising is just one of many ways the district continues to support Native American students and the larger Kumeyaay community. 

 

The flag itself is inspired by an elder from the Jamul tribe and approved by a committee of leaders of the region’s 12 bands of Kumeyaay. The flag shows the tribal logos of each band, displayed in a circle.

 

RSVP: Please confirm coverage with RSVP to communications@sandi.net.  

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net. 

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Monday, October 28, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Morse High School to Celebrate Completion of New Theater and Performing Arts Center

 

  

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

Morse High School to Celebrate Completion of New Theater and Performing Arts Center

 

 

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024

 

WHAT:         

Morse High School theater and orchestra students will join the Polynesian and Hip-Hop dance teams to celebrate the completion of their new theater and Performing Arts Center. 

 

WHEN:        

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 

9 - 10 a.m. 

 

WHERE:      

Morse High School*

6905 Skyline Dr. 

San Diego, CA 92114

                              

*See the event location map with the media staging area below. 

 

VISUALS:    

Student lighting, scenic and costume renderings, student monologues, Polynesian and Hip-hop dance teams, orchestra, alumni Roann Mesina singing performance, and tour of the new building. 

 

Drone and timelapse videos of the new facility and ground photos can be found here. 

 

SPEAKERS: 

Dr. Erin Richison, High Schools Area Superintendent, San Diego Unified 

Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Board of Education Trustee, San Diego Unified 

Dr. Cynthia Larkin, Principal, Morse High School

Rebecca Rankin, Musical Theater Teacher, Morse High School

Student Speaker, Morse High School

 

BACKGROUND: 

The Morse High School Whole Site Modernization Phase III project included constructing a new student services and performing arts building with additional campus-wide improvements.

 

The two-story Performing Arts Center replaces aging portable classrooms and includes a theater with a stage, LED lighting, theatrical orchestra enclosure, fly loft, and more. A new student services building was also constructed with a secure campus entry, lobby, administrative offices, and student support spaces.

 

Along with the new Performing Arts Center and student services offices, the project includes expansion of the student quad area and a new parking lot along 69th Street.

 

Campus safety and security were enhanced with a new single point of entry, reconfigured parking lot and student drop-off and pick-up area with additional security cameras, perimeter fencing, and upgraded campus communications and fire alarm systems.

 

This latest project complements recent enhancements at Morse, including newly modernized classrooms, a remodeled music building, and present-day signage and graphics. 

 

Located in the Skyline and Paradise Hills neighborhoods of San Diego, Morse offers engaging academic and extracurricular programs, with courses in engineering, software and systems development, culinary arts, JROTC, and more. Morse also partners with three local colleges that offer courses and credits to students. 

 

PARKING:   

Media can stage in the parking lot at the main entrance of the campus. See the map below. Please note school starts at 8:35 a.m. If arriving before that time, expect traffic. 

 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Jamie Ries, Information Services Specialist, San Diego Unified, (619) 855-9283, jries@sandi.net.

 

 

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Post Notice and Agenda: Special Closed Session

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  • Special Closed Session Notice and Agenda: Board of Education— Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 2:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

 

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Board of Education

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

SDUSD Media Advisory: Lights on After School Event

MEDIA ADVISORY

San Diego Unified Celebrates Historic $4 Billion State Investment Toward Universal Afterschool and Summer Learning with Student Showcase

Part of a National and Statewide Celebration Highlighting Funding's Transformative Impact in Expanding Access and Bridging Gaps for San Diego Students & Families

Oct. 23, 2024


WHAT: San Diego Unified School District, in collaboration with California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) and Social Advocates for Youth San Diego, is celebrating the district's transformative work expanding access to afterschool and summer learning programs through the state's unprecedented $4 billion annual investment in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. The event is part of 25th National Lights On Afterschool movement, an annual celebration that emphasizes the critical role that high-quality afterschool programs play in youth development by bridging opportunity gaps and enhancing wellness and academic success.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2-4:30 p.m.

2:20 p.m. – Remarks by district, principal, provider and statewide non-profit leaders
2:40 p.m. – Student showcase for Hispanic Heritage Month, where students demonstrate skills learned in program
3:15 p.m. – Event at Franklin Elementary ends, transition to Mann Middle
3:30 p.m. – Students participating in soccer clinic through middle school sports program

WHERE:
Location 1 (2-3:15 p.m.) – Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Location 2 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) – Mann Middle School, 4345 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115

VISUALS: Dozens of students, educators, district officials, community leaders and elected officials gather as students showcase skills they have learned in programming through live performances and presentations

BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified School District's PrimeTime Program exemplifies a successful expanded learning initiative, currently serving 16,241 students across 144 elementary, middle, and UTK-8 schools. This comprehensive program offers no-cost before and after-school, plus summer programs, eliminating financial barriers for families. San Diego Unified's Middle School Sports Program fosters physical activity and team collaboration among students, enhancing their experience beyond the classroom. This initiative is crucial for developing teamwork skills and maintaining physical health, creating a well-rounded educational environment for middle schoolers. Since the 2022-23 school year, when the annual $4 billion investment from the State began for these extended learning programs, San Diego Unified has expanded before and afterschool programs to an additional 27 schools and nearly doubled the number of students being served.

CONTACTS:
San Diego Unified, Tara McNamara, tmcnamara@sandi.net<mailto:tmcnamara@sandi.net>, 619-559-6596
San Diego Unified (day of contact), Marisa Berumen, mberumen@sandi.net<mailto:mberumen@sandi.net>, 619-847-6029

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Monday, October 21, 2024

SDUSD Media Advisory: Vaping Press Conference

MEDIA ADVISORY


San Diego Unified Students Raise Awareness About Healthy Choices and Physical and Mental Health Risks of Vaping


October 21, 2024

WHAT: During a news conference, San Diego Unified students will announce a public awareness campaign to call attention to the importance of healthy choices, and the physical and mental health risks associated with vaping among teens. The announcement comes on the first day of Red Ribbon Week.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

TIME: 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Marston Middle School, 3799 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117<https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=5adf55b70d15346bJmltdHM9MTcyOTAzNjgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yZTlhZTljZC00MjFiLTZmYWQtMzU0Yi1mOTFiNDNjZTZlMGQmaW5zaWQ9NTkyNg&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=2e9ae9cd-421b-6fad-354b-f91b43ce6e0d&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTI3fn5Vbmtub3dufkFkZHJlc3NfTGluayZ0eT0xOCZxPU1pZGRsZSUyMFNjaG9vbCZzcz15cGlkLllOODczeDE3NjMxODcxOTg1MjA4OTI5MTg2JnBwb2lzPTMyLjgwODMxNTI3NzA5OTYxXy0xMTcuMjAwNDkyODU4ODg2NzJfTWlkZGxlJTIwU2Nob29sX1lOODczeDE3NjMxODcxOTg1MjA4OTI5MTg2fiZjcD0zMi44MDgzMTV-LTExNy4yMDA0OTMmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&ntb=1> in front of the Marston Arena off Ute Drive (see map below)

SPEAKERS: Speakers expected: Students, Interim Superintendent Fabiola Bagula, Board of Education Trustee Sabrina Bazzo; Student Trustees Quinton Baldis and Joseph Cruz; Salvador Garcia of the San Diego County Office of Education, American Heart Association San Diego Community Impact Director Chelsea Walczak Vircks.

BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified students will announce a PSA and poster contest to promote healthy choices, and raise awareness of the social-emotional and health risks associated with vaping among teens. The Board of Education will consider a resolution at its meeting on Oct. 22 to call attention to the dangers of vaping and the need to educate students on the importance of making healthy choices.

E-cigarette use among youth nationwide has dramatically increased to what the U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have called "epidemic" levels. Teen nicotine use can impair parts of the brain that control attention and learning, as well as mood and impulse control A study by the American Heart Association found that nicotine-vapor use among people ages 13 to 24 increased the risk of developing depression and anxiety and can also intensify suicidal thoughts.

San Diego students will have the opportunity to help advocate for healthy choices among their peers through the student PSA and poster contest. San Diego Unified will continue its participation with the state-funded Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education.

San Diego Unified was part of a multi-state lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc. for the company's role in cultivating and fostering an e-cigarette epidemic that disrupts the education and learning environment in schools nationwide. The settlement with JUUL will help support initiatives, including the new student-led engagement PSA and poster contest, to promote age-appropriate and research-based information about the dangers of using electronic vapor products and tobacco.

MEDIA CONTACT: Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, (619) 925-4790, communications@sandi.net<mailto:communications@sandi.net>.


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Friday, October 18, 2024

Post Notice and Agendas

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  • Notice of Special Meeting: Board of Education Budget Workshop – Monday, October 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m., Harold J. Ballard Parent Center Auditorium; 2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA 92110.  

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Martha Corrales

Confidential Admin Assistant II

Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District

619-725-5551

mcorrales@sandi.net

 

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District Board of Education to Hold Public Budget Workshop

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified School District Board of Education to Hold Public Budget Workshop

 

October 17, 2024

 

 

WHAT: The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the projected $176 million budget gap for the 2025-26 school year. The workshop is open to the public. District staff, families, educational partners, and community members are invited to attend. 

 

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the budget and discuss potential solutions to address the projected budget gap. This will be an informational meeting, and therefore no voting or decisions will be made at the workshop. 

 

The agenda for the special meeting will be posted on Friday, October 18 at noon, along with the link to sign up for public comment on agenda items. 

 

Following the meeting, which will also be live streamed on YouTube, an online feedback form will be made available for district staff, families, educational partners, and community members to share any input or ideas.

 

The next scheduled meeting to discuss the budget is in December for the first interim report.

 

WHEN: Monday, October 21, Noon-3 p.m.

 

WHERE: Ballard Parent Center, Auditorium 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110

 

INTERVIEWS: Communications staff will be on hand to coordinate any requests for interviews following the meeting

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Tara McNamara, San Diego Unified Communications, 619-559-6596, tmcnamara@sandi.net 

 

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Email Notice of Media Advisory: Students Showcase Culinary Skills at First-Ever ‘Taste of San Diego Unified’ Featuring Student-Run Food Truck

MEDIA ADVISORY



Students Showcase Culinary Skills at First-Ever 'Taste of San Diego Unified' Featuring Student-Run Food Truck


For the first time, students from five high school culinary programs will be preparing and serving up culinary creations from Sunset Bites, the student-designed and operated food truck


October 16, 2024


WHAT: Order up! Media partners are invited to capture the first time Sunset Bites – San Diego Unified's student-run food truck – is ready for action.


Students from the district's College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) Culinary Pathways will be prepping, cooking, and serving up chicken tacos, sliders, and acai bowls from the truck. The culinary students from Garfield, Hoover, Mira Mesa, Morse, and San Diego high schools will also be serving dishes inspired by global cuisine from various food booths.


The customers? Hundreds of middle school students who will be getting a first-hand look at the types of programs available to them when they reach high school. District central office staff will also be in attendance.


This free inaugural event, which highlights the district's commitment to providing programs that spark students' interests and prepare them for an array of college and career opportunities, will officially launch the food truck for use at future district and school events, where food will be offered for a fee.


Later this year, the truck will also be available for outside bookings. Similar to a catering business, the truck will be offered for rental, with students at the center of all operations, from pricing to product. Proceeds will benefit the CCTE food truck program.


WHEN: Thursday, October 17

Noon-2 p.m. (earlier options for capturing visuals and interviews upon request)


WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center, Front Lawn
4100 Normal St. San Diego, CA 92103


VISUALS:

* Students prepping, cooking and serving food from fully functional food truck

* Various culinary program booths featuring student-prepared global cuisine

* Student jazz band performance

* CCTE multimedia production students capturing the event

* Hundreds of middle school students interacting with the high school culinary students and tasting food


INTERVIEWS: College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) director, culinary program teachers, culinary students


BACKGROUND: Sunset Bites is a fully operational food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen, provided through a partnership with Intuit. The program allows CCTE students to develop the technical, financial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business. During its inaugural year, students in multiple career pathways from Garfield, Hoover, Mira Mesa, Morse, and San Diego high schools will gain hands-on learning experiences managing the roving culinary business.


MEDIA CONTACT: Tara McNamara, San Diego Unified Communications, 619-559-6596, tmcnamara@sandi.net<mailto:tmcnamara@sandi.net>


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Friday, October 11, 2024

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·       Committee Meeting Agenda:  Audit and Finance Committee – Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 2:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103
     BoardDocs Agenda Link:  https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVQQS6A35C1
     Committee Meeting Information:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee

·       Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) Programs; General Meeting – Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Zoom Teleconference.
     Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DAC/2024-25_general_meeting_schedule_and_information
     BoardDocs Agenda Link:  https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D92PTH65F467

·       Zoom Meeting Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81572141573
Meeting ID: 815 7214 1573
By Phone: +1 669 900 6833

·       Committee Meeting Agenda: District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC); General Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:30 p.m., Zoom Teleconference.
    Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/DELAC/2024-25_meeting_schedule_and_information
    BoardDocs Agenda Link: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D8YPRZ65EFAE

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda and post in a prominent, publicly accessible location at your site.

 

Thank you.

 

Martha Corrales

Confidential Admin Assistant II

Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District

619-725-5551

mcorrales@sandi.net

 

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

SDUSD Statewide Assessment Results

Dear San Diego Media Partners,


Attached is the press release we are releasing to the media regarding the release of the 2024 Statewide Assessment results.

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Post Agendas

PLEASE NOTE:

 Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda and post in a prominent publicly accessible location at your site.

 

Additionally, please refer to the below links for upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes of the board advisory committees:

 Thank you.

 

Melissa Hudson Hamilton

Confidential Administrative Assistant II

Board of Education

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Over 250 High School Seniors Get VIP Tour of Their Guaranteed College Future



MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Over 250 High School Seniors Get VIP Tour of Their Guaranteed College Future 

 

San Diego Unified and CSU San Marcos Showcase Exclusive Admission Partnership 

 

Oct. 3, 2024

 

WHAT: More than two hundred and fifty San Diego Unified students will participate in Discover Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Day. The event will give students an in-depth look at campus life, academic programs, and the guaranteed admission process. 

 

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m.

 

10:15 a.m.       Welcome remarks: Viridiana Diaz, CSUSM Vice President of Student Affairs and 

Dr. Jennifer Roberson, Senior Director, Office of Graduation, San Diego Unified  

10:30 a.m.       Program overview of CSUSM: students learn about CSUSM’s academic majors 

and offerings

11:00 a.m.       Financial aid information: students hear from financial aid advisors to explore 

funding options, including scholarships and grants

11:30 a.m.       Guaranteed admission session and California State University (CSU) application 

workshop: students receive guidance on the CSU application process and learn about the guaranteed admission agreement between San Diego Unified and CSUSM

12:00 p.m.       Student luncheon 

 

12:45 p.m.       Campus Tour: students explore the beautiful CSUSM campus and discover

student life

2:15 p.m.         Event concludes 

 

WHERE: California State University San Marcos, Student Union Ballroom, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos CA, 92096, interactive campus map

Circle parking: take Twin Oaks Road, pass the Ralphs shopping center on the right and then onto Craven Road, make a left to the circle near the corner of Craven Road and Campus View Drive. 

Lot C parking: second lot, near the CSUSM campus sign and the three flagpoles.

BACKGROUND:  On May 14, 2024, the Board of Education approved a new partnership agreement with CSUSM, ensuring San Diego Unified high school graduates a guaranteed admission spot at CSUSM.

 

The new compact offers college preparation and support for students and families beginning in middle school. This partnership between San Diego Unified and CSUSM is designed to equip students with the access and resources necessary to succeed and thrive at CSUSM.

This partnership provides a clear pathway to college for San Diego Unified students who meet the following criteria:

  • Students must be continually enrolled in the district from at least 9th grade with exceptions for homeless, foster youth, and military dependents.
  • Completion of all A-G coursework required through CSU system.
  • Meet minimum CSU eligibility requirements.
  • Graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

 

This event is one of many events hosted by CSUSM to help students and their families get acquainted with CSUSM college life. Students who complete their CSU application by October 21, 2024, and meet all eligibility requirements, will be invited to participate in the CSUSM Admit on the Spot Celebration and Signing on October 26. 

 

Additionally, on September 30, 2024, students were invited to attend the CSU College Fair Night, an information event with all 23 CSUs to meet with campus representatives and learn about how to get ready for college. This is a great opportunity for San Diego Unified students to explore the university firsthand and learn how they can secure their future at CSUSM.

 

RSVP: This event is for professional journalists. Please RSVP at communications@sandi.net.  

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Marisa Berumen, Information Services Specialist, mberumen@sandi.net  

 

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