Skyrocket Newsletter
Launch Virtual Academy - QUARTER 2
[October 17-21] 🚀 THIS IS Q2 WEEK 3 🚀
It is great to have you at our school! I would like to remind you about the systems of support that we have to help you in your educational journey:
- Academic Coach; to guide you and support you with any barrier or obstacle you are facing.
- Class teacher; to facilitate your online learning experience.
- Counselor; to advice you in your academic plans & to provide you with social emotional counseling.
- School Support team; to expand your resources and make sure you have everything necessary to be successful at our school.
You can connect with all of us using email, phone, in-person, or making appointments using our Online Appointment links. Remember, your goal is to complete your assigned classes this quarter by the week of December 12th.
Next week (Q2 Week 4) is progress report week. You and your parents will get a progress report through Infinite Campus Portal and by email. You are in good timing to complete work and shine on your progress report.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman
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.
- Join our school's "eSports" Club & "Pumpkin Smash Team"
- Make-up Picture Day 10/19/22 from 8:00 to 3:00 at PDC.
- SDSU Virtual Trip on 10/21/22 at 1:00pm
District/Community Events for the week
- Cash for College event at Hilltop High on 10/22/22 at 8:30am
- Student Athlete College Night 10/19/22 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Hybrid and Saturday Support Center
What is Hybrid Support?
- 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
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.
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY - Wednesday, October 19th
Attention Launch Families,
Make -up Picture Day is Wednesday, October 19th - This is the last day to take pictures and recive ID cards.
If you would like to order photos go to MyLifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTBF2Z4H
Where: 680C L St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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
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
Student Athlete College Night
Come learn about NCAA requirements from college athletes! Open to all 7th-12th grade students and their families.
Register Here
Take a Virtual trip to San Diego State University
SDSU Virtual Visit
Friday, Oct 21, at 1:00 pm.
Open to 9th-12th grade students and families!
Interested in applying to four-year universities and colleges? Meet a San Diego State admissions counselor and find out what SDSU has to offer. From programs to majors to student life as a Aztec, this virtual presentation has it all!
Cash For College
Looking to get some money for college? Need help filling out that Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Hilltop High will be hosting the Cash for College event on October 22, 2022 at 8:30am to help families finish their FAFSA application. Breakfast included!
Register here
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
LVA College Application Workshop
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
Virtual Career Night Series Event for Students and Parents (7th -12 Grade) Click HERE for all the details.
Register Here: https://sweetwaterschools-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/2516555013989/WN_-s47xuW6TEauDSFyQRgjZQ
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.