Skyrocket Newsletter
Launch Virtual Academy - October 19th, 2021
This is WEEK #3 of our Second Quarter (Q2)!
Each student should have about 33% progress in each class. Please keep the pace of your classes set by your teachers. Remember that your goal is to complete your assigned classes by the end of the quarter.
On this issue of the newsletter you will find interesting information about
- Scheduling online appointments with your teachers and counselor by clicking on their Calendly Links.
- Student School ID.
- Cereal with my school Principal.
- Presentations for Seniors related to attending college.
- Microsoft is partnering with Launch Academy to offer IoT Online and In-Person STEAM workshops for 12th and 11th students.
- Lunch with Launch Principal.
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Make One-On-One Appointments with Teachers and Counselors
To facilitate the scheduling of an online meeting with you, Launch Academy teachers and counselors are implementing the use of Calendly.
- Teachers email contact and Calendly links HERE.
- Counseling team email contact and Calendly links HERE.
Let's meet to work together!
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Do You Need A Computer (Device)?
- Please email courtney.quinn@sweetwaterschools.org to confirm a device and set up an appointment for pick up.
- Devices will be given out at 670 L Street Suite F Chula Vista, Ca 91911.
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STUDENT Picture Day and School ID Cards
Date & Time:
Monday, October 25th (9am -3pm)
Location:
SUHSD Professional Development Center
680 C L Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Bring your best SMILE :)
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Join Dr. Ulloa and Ms. Quinn in a morning conversation about your experience at Launch Academy.
When: During breakfast (8:30am) on Monday, October 25, 2021
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STEAM Workshops for Launch Academy 12th & 11th Students
Here is the PLAN:
1.- All Launch Academy Seniors and Juniors will be invited to attend an ONLINE Introduction Session on Friday, October 29.
2.-After the Online Session - All interested Seniors & Juniors will complete an application process to attend a series of workshops.
3.- Accepted students need to commit to attend all workshops on the indicated sessions. Each workshop content builds onto each other.
Location of In-Person IoT Workshops:
1355 2nd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
*Around Castle Park Middle School
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We Need Your Participation
Join a Committee
- School Site Council
- District Parent Advisory Committee
- District English Language Advisory Committee
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Launch Academy Systems
Microsoft TEAMS (TEAMS)
CANVAS
This is our Learning Management System (LMS). Check this video to see how it works.
Click HERE to learn how parents can monitor students academic progress in CANVAS.
APEX Learning
Did you know that parents can monitor student' s APEX work? Click here to learn more.
*Not all Launch classes use APEX
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Launch Counseling Services
Feel free to reach out to our amazing Counseling Team - click HERE
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Upcoming Senior Events
UCSD Virtual Admissions Presentation
Register here:
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 03:00 PM
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CALSOAP Presentation on Financial Aid
Thursday, Oct 28, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Launch Virtual Academy 4 year College Application Workshop
*We will host one for community colleges at a later date
Friday, Oct 29, 2021, 02:00 PM
680 L Street, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Southwestern College Presentation on Concurrent Enrollment and Financial Aid (OnLine)
The SWC presentation will take place on:
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM Financial Aid info. / 3:00-4:00 pm SWC Application Workshop
Location: https://swccd-edu.zoom.us/j/95540477440
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Tech Support
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What Are We Working On?
- Identifying/Hiring more teachers.
- Identifying/Hiring tutors.
- Scheduling IEP and 504 Meetings with students, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Organizing Parent & Student Groups (SSC, ELAC, DELAC, and DEPAC)
- WASC Accreditation.
- College Board Accreditation.
- Trainings for students, teachers, and parents regarding Launch Academy platforms.
- Athletic Eligibility.
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Please register to attend this TEAMs event by clicking HERE. After registration you will receive a link to join the TEAMs session.
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THANK YOU!
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Contact Us
Principal
Dr. J. Leo Ulloa
Jesus.Ulloa-Higuera@sweetwaterschools.org
Assistant Principal
Ms. Courtney Quinn
Courtney.Quinn@sweetwaterschools.org
Email: launch@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: http://launch.sweetwaterschools.org/
Phone: 619-796-7624
Twitter: @LaunchSUHSD