Skyrocket Newsletter
Launch Virtual Academy - September 17, 2021
End of Quarter 1 - into Fall Break!
This week we are closing our first quarter of the school year (Q1). Congratulations for completing your classes and keeping up with our quarter system pace.
Q2 Starts on Tuesday, October 5th.
During second quarter (Q2) you will start 3 new courses.
What if I did not complete my Q1 classes? -Keep Reading
Do you need more time to complete your Quarter 1 classes?
If you need help resetting a quiz, opening a test or meeting with a teacher, please complete this form starting Monday, September 20 and a teacher will assist you.
*Only APEX-based classes will be supported during Fall Break
Information About Closing Quarter 1 Classes
- Students that completed their courses will receive a passing grade. You can check your Final Q1 grades in Student/Parent Infinite Campus Portal
- Students that did not complete a course(s), will receive a grade of "I" - which means "incomplete". This means that the student will continue working on completing this class(es) during Credit Completion Periods (Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break or during Summer School)
When will I know my second Quarter (Q2) Classes?
We will communicate with you through email during the second week of Fall Break to let you know about your new classes.
How to check your school email address - HERE!
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Message for Seniors @Launch
Welcome Seniors – Class of 2022 to Launch Academy!!
This is going to a busy year for all of you; applying for colleges and universities, financial aid, deciding what career to pursue and planning for graduation. In order to support your future plans, the administration and counselors here at Launch Academy need to make some adjustments so college application and financial aid filing will be stress free for you and your family.
As you are aware, this is only Launch Academy’s second year. In order for Launch to be an official school recognized by colleges and universities, the school needs to receive its accreditation certification. We are in the process of doing that. We have already completed the initial steps and are waiting for the team visit and recommendations. Unfortunately, this takes time and though we expect Launch Academy to be fully accredited by the end of November, it will be at the same time as the college admissions filing period which ends November 30th.
It is our top priority that you are able to apply to colleges/universities without obstacles, expect email communication from us in the coming days with details on how you will complete college applications and financial aid filing.
You have great future ahead of you!
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What Are We Working On?
- Quarter 2 Student Schedules (Master Schedule).
- Identifying/Hiring more teachers.
- Identifying/Hiring tutors.
- Defining a system for Academic Progress Reports to include course percentage progress and grade at the time of the report.
- Alternative Household Income Applications.
- Scheduling IEP and 504 Meetings with students, parents, teachers, and administration.
- WASC Accreditation.
- College Board Accreditation.
- Trainings for students, teachers, and parents regarding Launch Academy platforms.
- Organizing Parent & Student Groups (SSC, ELAC, DELAC, and DEPAC).
- Student School ID Cards.
- Athletic Eligibility.
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We Need Your Participation
Alternative Household Income Forms
School Site Council
District Parent Advisory Committee and District English Language Advisory Committee
Upcoming English Language Advisory Committee Meetings
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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
Launch Counseling Services
Feel free to reach out our amazing Counseling Team - click HERE
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Tech Support
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