Class of 2024
January Newsletter
Grade Level Team
Grade Level Principal: Mr. Damon Chase chase@helixcharter.net x127
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Vicky Rodriguez rodriguez@helixcharter.net x145
Counselor: Mrs. Monica Olivari olivari@helixcharter.net x147
Academic Advisor: Mr. Frank Theroux theroux@helixcharter.net x136
Attendance Technician: Ms. Bridgette Bojorquez bojorquez@helixcharter.net x231
Spring Semester 1
Holiday - No School
COVID 19 Campus Testing
Mon, Jan 10 - 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Tues, Jan 11 - 7:30 - 9:00 am
Thur, Jan 13 - 7:30 - 9:00 am
Attendance
Please contact the Attendance Office for early releases, late arrivals and clearing absences.
Attendance Technician: Ms. Bojorquez bojorquez@helixcharter.net x 231
Family Info Night on 2022-23 School Year Course Requests
Winter Formal at the Birch Aquarium
When: January 29th, 2022
Where: The Birch Aquarium
Theme: Atlantis
Tickets are $50 and are available for purchase at the Dawg House.
Spring ASPIRE Schedule
Tutoring Opportunities!
If you receive tutoring regularly, you'll do better in your coursework. Students who attend tutoring sessions have proven to earn higher grades, stay in school longer, and succeed in their other classes.
1. Tutorial
Mondays, Wednesdays 2:54-3:35
Art, English, Helix First, PE, Performing Arts, Science
Tuesday, Thursday 2:54-3:35
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).
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Family First Zoom Recordings
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Helix Career Technical Education
Visionary Scholarship Program
Visionary Scholarship Program Awards
Multiple Winners Ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible High School Students:
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Application Deadline 2022 – 2023 Award Year:
May 1, 2022
How to Apply
Virtual Internships: Sign up now!
Each 45-minute webinar connects students with professionals from various occupations. And we have a special emphasis this year on highlighting people in non-traditional roles.
All Zoom registration pages are live so sign up now, share the links with colleagues and, yes, students can register on their own, as well.
ONE LAST POINT: We always send out the webinar recording in case you can't make it live. Subscribe to the Rubin YouTube channel and never miss another recording!
And now, the good stuff...the webinar schedule!
- Virtual Internship! The World of the Space Exploration
- Wednesday, January 12 at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
- Special guest: Eric Ingram, CEO of Scouts, Inc., a leader in accessibility technology for space exploration
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Criminal Justice
- Wednesday, January 26 at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT
- Special guest: Rodney Muterspaw, former police chief in Middletown, Ohio and bestselling author of The Blue View: The Uncut Journal of an Ohio Police Chief
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Sports Medicine
- Tuesday, February 8 at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Dentistry
- Wednesday, February 23 at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of the Service Industry
- Tuesday, March 8 at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Entrepreneurship
- Wednesday, March 23 at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Sports Executives
- Tuesday, April 5 at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of a Lab Technician
- Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited!
- Virtual Internship! Explore the World of Banking and Finance
- Tuesday, May 10 at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT
- Register now — space is limited
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PATH San Diego
Help the Homeless in SD
Join PATH to bring hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness!
On any given night in California, there are 134,278 people experiencing homelessness.
CARE KITS: We need:
- non-perishable food and snack items (canned food is ok)
- stationary items
- gently used clothes
- NEW socks, underwear (we do not accept used items of these)
- NEW household items (for those who have moved into a permanent home for the 1st time)
- NEW pet food and pet supplies for cats and dogs (for homeless and newly-housed pets)
OTHER ITEMS: Pillows, underwear (men & women / all sizes), new or gently-used clothes
Bring to the office to receive community service hours!
All of PILT's projects are listed here https://www.pilt4path.org/projects.
https://www.pilt4path.org/projects/path-pets
https://www.pilt4path.org/projects/food-rescue/helix-charter-high-school-la-mesa
https://www.pilt4path.org/projects/veteran-support
https://www.pilt4path.org/projects/senior-support/trinity-place
Hands on San Diego
Community Service Form
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Wellness Center
Totally Rad Group
Support for gender identity and gender exploration
Tuesdays during Tutorial
Mindful Moment Room
Contact: rsmith@helixcharter.net
Wellness Wednesday Processing Group
How to improve overall mental health and wellness
Wednesdays during Tutorial
Mindful Moment Room
Contact: rsmith@helixcharter.net