September Newsletter-Class of 2024
Back to School Night
Back To School Night- Sept 2nd
Teachers will post their zoom links on their Canvas accounts! Click here for more info.
Academic Support Opportunities
Tutoring Opportunities!
1. Tutorial
Mondays, Wednesdays 2:50-3:35
Art, English, Helix First, PE, Performing Arts, Science
Tuesday, Thursday 2:50-3:35
Math, Social Science, Technology
During tutorial, their teachers will be able to provide one on one support with homework, test corrections, and general lessons.
2. The Hub: Peer tutoring
Mondays-Friday 7:15am-8:15am RM 240
We understand your child might be on home quarantine. We also have options for them to receive support as well:
Need help while quarantined at home? This is a great option and operates at a variety of times. See the flyer here.
4. Private tutor
If you are interested in hiring a private tutor, feel free to reach out to Renee Milburn (milburn@helixcharter.net).
ID Cards
Students who have not yet received an ID card may visit the Library to have a new one printed. If they do not have an updated picture on file, a new one will be taken and used on their ID cards.
Dress Code
Helix Charter High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the School’s intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The school is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school and must be explained within this dress code.
1. Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times.
2. Students Must Wear*, while following the basic principle of Section 1 above:
Students must have their school ID available upon request.
A Shirt (with fabric in the front and back, and fabric on the sides under the arms), AND
Pants/jeans or the equivalent (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts), AND
Footwear must be worn at all times.
3. Students May Wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:
Hats must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff.
Beanies
Religious headwear
Hoodie sweatshirts (wearing the hood overhead is allowed, but the face and ears must be visible to staff)
Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”
Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed
Tank tops, including spaghetti straps
Athletic attire
Visible waistbands on undergarments or visible straps on undergarments worn under other clothing (as long as this is done in a way that does not violate Section 1 above)
4. Students Cannot Wear:
Violent language or images.
Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity).
Hate speech, profanity, pornography.
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups.
Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible straps are allowed)
Bare midriffs are not permitted.
Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice).
Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.
Any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance).
Additional Resources
CHECK YOUR MOOD WEEK: PARENT PRESENTATION
On September 9 through Zoom at 6:00 pm San Diego Youth Services will facilitate an informative Parent Meeting discussing the SOS Signs Suicide® Prevention Program as well as a discussion about Bullying Prevention. The link to join is included in the flyers below.
Attendance Reminders
Attendance FAQs
What if I am late, like really late?
- Students arriving more than 20 minutes late for 1st period, must first check in with the Attendance Office. For verification purposes, a note signed by a parent/guardian is preferred, but a phone call to the attendance office is acceptable. Parents/guardians may also clear tardy/absences through Parent Vue.
Full-day absences must be verified with the Attendance Office within 24 hours. Failing to clear an absence within 24 hours maymay result in a consequence for the student. A phone call from the parent/guardian to the Attendance Office on the day of the absence is preferred. Verification through ParentVue, parent/guardian signed note or email verification is also acceptable.
If a student needs to leave campus for any reason before their school day is over, they must first obtain an Off-Campus Permit. Off-Campus Permits are issued upon the request of a parent/guardian through the Attendance Office. Requests for an Off-Campus Permit should be presented in writing (preferred) before the start of school or by phone to the Attendance Office. Requests for early release should be made in advance whenever possible to accommodate the timely release of your student.
Students who leave school early without school authorization are considered truant and will be assigned a consequence.