1.0  Academic Achievement:

1.4 Integrate programs and experiences which enhance college and career readiness across CUSD. 

Next Semester, Coronado High School students will have access to another Southwestern Community College dual-credit course, Lifelong Success! Offered on CHS’ campus afterschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:40-4:10 between January 14th and May 12th. The course, Lifelong Success, is open to all current 10th-12th grade students and applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work, and life success. Facilitated by a SWCC professor, this course uses assessment of personality, interests, skills, and values to identify major and career options. In addition, the class leverages learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning. 

Lifelong Success is a UC/CSU transferable level college course where students can earn three (3) college credits and 10 high school credits towards graduation. Parents are encouraged to contact the CHS Counseling Department for additional information and how to register. 

3.0  Support:

Maintain safe and supportive schools, with appropriate resources, practices, and procedures, where students and staff thrive.

This March, Coronado High School will facilitate the Every 15 Minutes program. This two day CHP program exposes junior and senior students to the devastating consequences of alcohol and drug use in conjunction with driving. Students will watch and listen as emergency responders process the scene of a drunk driving accident near the campus, learn of the “death” of CHS students caused by the accident, and observe the prosecution of their fellow classmate responsible for the accident. The goal of the program is to teach the students that every decision has a consequence and the far reaching impact of those decisions. Additional information about Every 15 Minutes will be shared via Mr. Schmeichel’s weekly parent newsletter. 

 4.0 Communication:

4.3 One School, One Campus Update

In March, 2019, the Governing Board approved the relocation of Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students back to the main campus at Village Elementary School, effective school year 2020-21. Action taken by the Governing Board included direction for the Superintendent to provide monthly updates and timelines on efforts made to adequately prepare the facilities, staff, students, and community for the transition. 

On January 8, 2020, Village Elementary School Principal Dr. Bergener and her staff will host a tour of the VES facilities for prospective Fall 2020 TK/Kindergarten enrollees. This initial meeting is intended to serve as an orientation of the campus, resources, and logistical flow of ‘a day in the life’ of a TK/K student. 

Administrators and staff are in the process of creating protocols and procedures to address parent concerns regarding these young students and providing them with a safe, secure, and sheltered environment. Top parent concerns include:  drop off/pick up logistics & safety, green space for running during recess and PE, age appropriate facilities and equipment, designated snack and lunch areas, and secure before/after school programs. 

Opportunities for parent input will be provided in early 2020. Sub groups of shareholders will be created in order to explore logistics throughout various times of the school day (morning, lunch, afterschool, etc). These shareholder teams of parents, staff, and City Officials will be instrumental in providing feedback in order to best prepare the campus for the influx of TK/K students next Fall.