Team E.P.I.C.
Helix Charter High School - Class of 2026
SMART Camp
During Summer Registration - many students were asked to attend SMART Camp. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Highlander Bridge
We have a few spots left for any 9th grader wanting to be in the Highlander Bridge program. Scan QR code to sign up (spaces are limited).
Chromebook Distribution Schedule - Saturday, July 30th
Students can pick up their chromebook on the 30th. If this date does not work for you, then you will be able to pick them up on August 4th or 5th.
Athletic Clearance Process
To participate in athletic programs, students must be "cleared". Students only need to be "cleared" once a year. Please do this process early or students will not be allowed to try-out or practice with the team. (This site becomes active for 9th graders starting on July 1st)
First Day of School - August 4th, 2022 at 8:30am (Arrive early to avoid traffic)
Event Information
Make-Up Picture Day
If your student missed the station to take their picture over the Summer Registration, please show up to the Multi-purpose room between 8:30-1:30 to have your photo taken for the yearbook.
When?
Monday, Aug 15, 2022, 08:30 AM
Where?
Multi-purpose Room - Room 600
Event Information
Back to School Night
Please join us this evening to meet your student's teachers. As of today, this is planned to be an in-person event, however, it may move to virtual option. We will keep you posted.
When?
Thursday, Aug 25, 2022, 05:30 PM
Where?
Helix High School, University Avenue, La Mesa, CA, USA
Event Information
Parent/Guardian Shadow Day
One unique aspect about Helix is our connection with families. Join us on this day to spend a day in your student's shoes and experience classes. While you might think your student doesn't appreciate you joining them for a day at school, they secretly do appreciate your support!
When?
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022, 08:30 AM
Where?
Helix High School, University Avenue, La Mesa, CA, USA
Drop Off & Pick Up
Drop Off & Pick Up are challenging times for families. The two main drop-off places are on Highlander Way and in the front of school (near the solar panels). Please know that should you arrive to the Helix area around 8:15 or later - it is highly likely that your student will be late to class. Please make timeliness a priority. Helix has before school programs in ASPIRE beginning as early as 7:15am.
Tutorials
As part of the Helix Support plan, teachers have tutorials Monday-Thursday from 2:54 - 3:35. Some teachers are available M/W while others are available T/Th. This time is geared to assist students with any part of their coursework. Building tutorial into our habits of support allows students to reach their full potential.
Attendance
Prompt and daily attendance has proven to lead to higher academic grades. Additionally, many students have rewards for being on-time to class daily and making their attendance a priority.
Let the Grade Level Team help should there be attendance concerns - our goal is to support all students. Please review Attendance policies with your student.
Dress Code
Please review the dress code with your student. You can find the dress code in the Student Handbook.