Principal's Message
Dear Mustang Families,
This week, seniors will be taking their Final exams. Finish strong even as you are looking forward to Senior Sunset, Senior Awards, Grad Nite, and Graduation. Make the right choices and LET NOTHING get in the way of participating in your graduation ceremony and earning your diploma.
I am sending the same message of finishing strong to the rest of the underclassmen. One more week of instruction and then Finals. KEEP on GOING!
Celebrations….CONGRATULATIONS!
- To our 16 students who received awards at the District’s Digital Media Showcase this year. Otay Ranch High School earned five 1st places, including Portrait Photography, Color Photography, Photo Essay, and Photojournalism: Amelie Anchondo, Portrait; Juliana Claudio, Color Photography; Maya Munoz, Photo Essay; Connor King, Photo Essay; and Andres Olmos, Photojournalism. Here is a link to all the awardees and their winning work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-39t_qN4uh_Lmz65G0RekthFhhcnTwYm/view?usp=sharing
- To all our seniors who committed to a 4-year university or college and were celebrated at the College Signing Day Celebration held at the Theater Tuesday. Former alumnus and now teacher and coach Mr. Julian Valdez was the special guest speaker.
- To Marlon Abarca who will be recognized as the SD Union-Tribune Athlete for May. Both Marlon and his brother, Adrien were featured in Sunday’s Union Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/story/2023-05-17/otay-ranch-brothers-double-down-and-win-a-tennis-championship
- To our Girls Softball Team who will be moving on to the 4th round of CIF playoffs. They will be playing Cathedral Catholic at Otay Ranch High School starting at 3:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase through this link: https://gofan.co/app/events/999195?schoolId=CA22816
- To our Girls and Boys Track Teams for a stellar showing at CIF Finals. Boys Track placed 3rd in Division I while Girls Track tied for 8th place. The following Track athletes will be competing at the state level next Saturday: Zamaria Mack (ranked #2 in the county), 100 Hurdles; Jacob Juden (ranked #4 in the county), 1600 Meters; Kaleb Bowler (ranked #3 in the county), Discus; and AJ McIlwain (ranked #2 in the county), Triple Jump.
- To Zoe Rachow and Jacob Juden who were recognized as scholar athletes by the High School Sports Association.
Celebrations…MANY, MANY THANKS!
- To our Dual Language, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan (MEChA), and Black Student Union (BSU) advisors, officers, and supporters who celebrated their seniors at their Annual Senior Celebration (Class of 2023) held last Friday.
- To our School Site Council (SSC) parent, staff, and student representatives for their participation in the process of ensuring our accountability in implementing the current Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and approving next year’s SPSA that reflects the continuing work to build our culture of achievement and culture of belonging.
- To our 25 student representatives and 11 staff members who attended the Mustang Coalition retreat this past Saturday to bring their voices in reimagining Otay Ranch High School as a place where each student belongs and thrives.
- To our Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Dan Kray, and his Yearbook Staff for the 2022-2023 edition of the yearbook that has been distributed to all students who bought them. Please see the ASB if you want to buy extra copies (if there are any left)!
Reminders:
- The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Graduation Reminders will be published through the Corral and also sent to all students and families. Thank you for your support and cooperation to ensure that graduation is a success for every Mustang senior.
- The counselors will be contacting all students for distribution who have qualified for a CTE and/or SDSU sash. Make sure to listen for announcements or check your emails!
GO MUSTANGS!
Sincerely,
Mary Rose Peralta
Senior Finals: May 22 & 23
At this point all computers need to be ready for final exams. If you have not done so already, download the lockdown browser if you are using a personal computer or school issued Windows laptop. If you are using a school issued Chromebook (Chromebooks have a key with a lock symbol on the upper right hand corner), follow the link below to see how to access the lockdown browser. Personal Chromebooks are not compatible and cannot be used to take final exams. Use the appropriate links below based on the type of devise you have.
Senior Computer Returns May 23 & 24
May 23--Period 6 Government/Economics classes after your final
May 24--Periods 1, 2, 3 Government/Economics classes during your respective periods
May 24--Periods 4 & 5 Government/Economics classes, call slips to the library delivered during 1st period
When returning your computer, please ensure the following:
- computers are fully charged
- computer covers are on
- no stickers on the computer or computer cover
- cords are wrapped according to the image
- Click on the image to see additional information.
Important Class of '23 Events to Close Out The School Year
Graduation Time Slots for May 31, 2023
Seniors: Southwestern College Summer Readiness Program
High School seniors that plan to attend SWC this Fall semester are encouraged to apply for the SRP Program. SRP is a college immersion program geared to prepare our local high school student to successfully transition from high school to college. Over the summer, SRP students will take a Personal Development and Communication or Ethnic Study courses at SWC. They will get an opportunity to meet with their counselor, make new friends, and participate in social and cultural enrichment activities all while getting to know the ins and out of Southwestern College.
Eligible students will receive weekly meal cards, transportation support, textbook and supplies, and a $400 education grant upon completion of the program.
Student may fill out an interest form online: www.swccd.edu/eops
Please feel free to share the attached flyer and promo video.
SRP Promo Video: https://youtu.be/ACh4uFjqGqA
Attendance
REPORTING AN ABSENCE:
Please use the LINK bit.ly/ORHabsence to report an absence or click the "Attendance Matters" image to the right.
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Why We Do What We Do
VISION
All students will graduate with the skills, knowledge and commitment to be college and career ready.MISSION
Our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary education and career options by fostering a culture of achievement, developing critical thinking skills across all subject areas, instilling a sense of commitment, and creating a community where everyone belongs.
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES
- Students will be able to apply math skills to real-world phenomena and problems.
- Students will be able to use academic language in all subjects to support analysis for specific purposes and audiences.
