Skyrocket Newsletter
Launch Virtual Academy - QUARTER 2
[October 24-28] 🚀 THIS IS Q2 WEEK 4 🚀
ASB Informational Meeting Students & Staff
This week is Progress Report Week! By Friday after 4pm you and your parents will have access to your progress report grades through Infinite Campus Portal. Students should be between 20-30% course progress into each class. Progress report grades are a snapshot into your grades at the time it is taken. If you are behind pace to finish your class by the end of the quarter you might see a letter grade of "F" - but remember that your grades are always changing as you progress through your class.
I encourage you to make an appointment with your Academic Coach to confirm if you have any "Incomplete" classes from Q1 or from last school year. It is important to start planning when and how you will finish any incomplete classes.
Keep in mind that your goal is to complete your assigned classes this quarter by the week of December 12th.
"Success is not an accident, success is a choice" - Stephen Curry
Dr. Ulloa
School Principal
Direct line of support:
- Call us at 619-628-2650
- Email/TEAMS erik.hernandez@sweetwaterschools.org [Student Programs Facilitator]
- APEX related support Email/TEAMS yadira.conchas@sweetwaterschools.org
News for this week
- On Tuesday & Wednesday - "Hybrid In-Person Support" from 9:00am to 1:00pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154.
- "School Site Council" (SSC) Meeting on Tuesday at 1:00PM
- "Lunch With Launch" on Wednesday at noon
- "Virtual College Application Workshop" on Wednesday
- "Almuerzo con Launch" el Jueves (Español)
- Join our school's "eSports" Club & "Pumpkin Smash Team"
District/Community Events for the week
College Fair 2022 on 10/26/2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm [In-Person]
Chula Vista's 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on 10/29/22
"Lunch with Launch" - Wednesday, Oct 26 at noon
Join our school's principal in a LIVE conversation about school updates.
Access meeting recording HERE
"Almuerzo con Launch" - Jueves al medio dia
Acompañe a nuesto director en una conversación en vivo referente a los avances de nuestra escuela.
De click AQUÍ para accesar la reunión
In Person Support (Hybrid), Saturday Support Center and Tutoring
What is In-Person Support (Hybrid)?
- Hybrid support is offered to students every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154.
- Snack and Lunch are provided.
- Sign up by clicking HERE
- Students will attend their online classes and receive in-person support from teachers, tutors and support staff.
- Saturday Support Center is from 9am to 12pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154.
- We will have teachers, tutors and support staff available to help you with you school work.
- Sign up by clicking HERE -
- Upcoming Support Dates: October 15th, November 5th, December 3rd and December 10th
Tutoring
- Monday to Thursday (5:30 - 7:30pm)
- Click HERE for the live link and for support.
- Specializing in Social Science, English and Spanish.
Launch Virtual Academy - Dates to Remember 2022 - 2023
Click HERE to see important dates for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Dates subject to change. Please check this document regularly.
*New Clubs Added!*
Join Launch Academy's "Pumpkin Smash Team"
"The Game of Throws"
Join our team to design and build a mechanical device to throw pumpkins! We have four weeks to get ready. We will participate in South Bay Pumpkin Smash “Game of Throws” on Nov 5th.
Contact Mr. Virgen to join [misael.virgen@sweetwaterschools.org]
Senior Portraits
Launch Virtual Academy will be working with MGPORTRAITS for Senior Portraits this year. Click HERE for more details or access the MGPORTRAITS website @ mgportraits.com
Chula Vista's 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Chula Vista is hosting their 2nd annual Día de los Muertos Altar Contest. If your looking for a way to show off your artistic talent as well as win some cash prizes, this might be your chance!
Alters must be completed by 2:00pm 10/29/22
Register Here
Computers for school at a discount!
C2K is offering the opportunity to get a desktop or laptop at a discounted price with a special drive-through event.
When: November 5, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
How: Register Here
8th Grade Southwestern College Middle School Day
Attention 8th grade students! You are invited to attend the Southwestern College Middle School Day at Southwestern College’s main campus. Learn more about the different career pathways that are offered at SWC, as well as other opportunities, including earning an AA, transfer tracks and career opportunities. Ready to get started on your college journey? Find out how you can start taking SWC courses in 9th grade!
When: November 1, 2022
Where: SWC Main Campus
Time: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Pick up/Drop off: Southwest Middle School, 2710 Iris Street, San Diego, CA 92154
Please complete the Parent Permission and Hold Harmless forms and return to Ms. Saiki (karen.saiki@sweetwaterschools.org).
College Credit Opportunity
Are you interested in earning 3 units of UC/CSU transferable college credits and a high school elective credit for free?
Launch Virtual Academy will be offering a Southwestern College course during Quarter 3 through Quarter 4:
Administration of Justice 111.
This synchronous course will be offered virtually.
*Course offering will be dependent on meeting enrollment requirements by deadline set by SWC
Course Description
AJ 111 - INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
3 UNITS
Introduces the history and philosophy of criminal justice with an overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments and the roles and interrelationships: overview of crime, criminals and causal theories, jurisdiction of local, state, federal criminal justice agencies, survey of professional career opportunities, and ethics and professionalism.
Launch Virtual Academy:
January 31-April 20 th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1pm - 2:30pm
Virtual / Synchronous
Eligible Students:
9th - 12th grade students
No outstanding "Incomplete" grades in core classes
Recommended 2.5 or higher Academic GPA
Cannot exceed enrollment of 4 classes
Must be enrolled at Launch Virtual Academy Q3 and Q4 of current academic year
If you are interested or have questions, please email your counselor by November 1:
College Fair 2022
Come see representatives from many different colleges for FREE and learn about their admissions process.
When: 10/26/22 from 6pm-8pm
Where: 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego CA, 92018
MEChA Leadership Conferece at SDSU
Interested in becoming a voice for change for the Chicano community? Come develop your leadership and communication skills through fun interactive workshops hosted by SDSU!
Register Here!
For additional questions contact
Gretel Rodriguez at [gretel.rodriguez@sweetwaterschools.org]
College Application Workshop - Launch Virtual Academy
Planning on applying to a four-year college or university? Ready to get started on your application? Register for this VIRTUAL college application workshop!
When: 10/26/22
"Launch CONNECT"
This is our MAIN CAMPUS online! All students, teachers, counselors, administrative support staff, and administration team are part of Launch Connect. All parents that have created an "Observer" account in CANVAS are also part of Launch Connect.
"Launch TV" is presented by CTE Multimedia students through Launch Connect.
The main purpose of Launch Connect is to be an online place for ALL Launch Academy educational community to communicate and interact. Join us in Launch Connect!
Save the Date - Virtual Career Nights
Welcome to Launch! At the next link you will find useful videos to help you get familiar with our school's online systems - Onboarding Information HERE.
It is BLAST! to have you with us
Attendance at Launch Virtual Academy
Student Attendance at Launch Academy is based on "Student Satisfactory Course Progress" as measured by a combination of student digital engagement and classes tasks.
1. Student Digital Engagement:
- Student joining LIVE Sessions in Microsoft TEAMS
- Interacting in CANVAS classrooms
- Meeting with teachers during office hours
2. Class tasks; readings, quizzes, tests, etc.
3. Being on Pace to complete the class on time.
Launch Counseling Services
Feel free to reach out to our amazing Counseling Team - click HERE
Need Help Buying Food For Your Family?
CALFRESH CAN HELP! Click HERE for more information.
Make One-On-One Appointments with Teachers and Counselors
To facilitate the scheduling of an online meeting with you, Launch Academy teachers and counselors use of Calendly.
- Teachers email contact and Calendly links HERE.
- Counseling team email contact and Calendly links HERE.
Let's meet to work together!
Tech Support
The Federal Communications Commission started a temporary program to help eligible families pay for Home Internet service. Click HERE for more details.
Launch Virtual Academy Students can get a one-year FREE subscription to the digital version of the San Diego Union Tribune. Use your school email address to claim your free subscription - Then, feel free to enjoy the newspaper daily in your computer, tablet or in your phone using the SD UT App. Click HERE.
THANK YOU!
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We have our In-Person Administrative Offices at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 92154.