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Launch Virtual Academy - QUARTER 2
[Dec 5th - 9th] 🚀 THIS IS WEEK 9 🚀
Your allies to complete your Q2 classes
In-Person Support
- Tue-Wed-Fri from 9am to 1pm
- Saturday Support center from 9am to 12pm
Online Support
- Office hours with teachers
- Evening Tutoring
- Saturday Math
Multi Support
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Support Staff
Hello Launch Academy Students ( & Parents),
We are a few days from the conclusion of our second quarter (Q2). I know that you have been working hard and are several assignments away from finishing your classes. Feel free to use the systems of support that we have available for you to help you complete your Q2 classes. Reach out for support, we are here for you.
Student Support Systems:
-Office hours with your teachers/Academic Coach
-Hybrid/In-Person Support (In-Person) [Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays]
-Saturday Support Center (In-Person)
-Saturday Math Support (Online)
-Tutoring in the evenings 5:30pm to 7:30pm (M-Th) [Online]
It is important to complete your Q2 classes on time because we are preparing "Credit Recovery" opportunities in the Winter Break ONLY for students that complete all their Q2 classes.
For your planning purposes we will offer the following opportunities during winter break:
1 - Credit Completion; For students that need to complete only a Q2 class(es).
2 - Credit Recovery; ONLY for students that complete their Q2 classes on time and need to finish "Incomplete" classes or recover from classes failed prior to joining our school.
If you have any questions, please contact your Academic Coach or Counselor.
We know you can finish your Q2 classes on time - Finish Strong!
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 and Thursday - "Hybrid In-Person Support" from 9:00am to 1:00pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154.
- On Wednesday, Dec 7 "Lunch with Launch" at noon.
- On Thursday, Dec 8 "Almuerzo con Launch" al medio día.
- Saturday, Dec 9 - "Saturday Math Support" (Online) available from 9am to 12:00pm. Click HERE to join.
- Saturday, Dec 9 - "Saturday Support Center" (In-Person) from 9am to 12pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 92154.
District/Community Events for the week
- Live Well Advance School Summit Wednesday Dec 7. Register Here!
"Lunch with Launch" - Wednesday, Dec 7th at noon
Join our school's principal in a LIVE conversation about school updates.
Click HERE to join.
"Almuerzo con Launch" - Jueves 8 de diciembre al medio día
Acompañe a nuesto director en una conversación en vivo referente a los avances de nuestra escuela.
De click AQUÍ para accesar la reunión
Alternative Household Income Survey
Parents, We Need Your SUPPORT AND HELP!
Please fill in the Alternative Household Income Survey. Under California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts receive additional funding based on the number of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM). Even if you think you do not qualify, please fill in the form. This will help Launch Virtual Academy and the Sweetwater Union High School District.
Here is the SURVEY: https://bit.ly/3sCWIqf
It will only take 5 minutes to fill out.
Thank you
Courtney Quinn
Assistant Principal - Launch Virtual Academy
ASB Elections Are Next Week! (Come meet your candidates)
Elections will be help virtually in Launch Connect next week! Use this time to get to know some of the amazing candidates we have running!
Click HERE to learn more!
Student Support Systems
In Person Support (Hybrid), Saturday Support Center and Tutoring
What is In-Person Support (Hybrid)?
- Hybrid support is offered to students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 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
- Saturday Support Center is from 9am to 12pm at our school administrative offices located at 1411 27th Street, San Diego, CA 91154. (In-Person)
- We will have teachers, tutors and support staff available to help you with you school work.
- Sign up by clicking HERE
- Upcoming Support Dates: December 3rd and December 10th
Saturday (Online) Math Tutoring
- Every Saturday from 9am to 12pm (online)
- Click HERE to join the live link.
Online Tutoring
Launch Virtual Academy needs your help -CORE SURVEY
Students, Please take the CORE survey .
How do I take the CORE Survey?
- Click on the Illuminate link: https://sweetwaterschools.illuminatehc.com/login
- Put in your Username: Student ID and Password: email password
- Click on TAKE ASSESSMENT
- Students can select the assessment based on their language preference.
- 22-23_Fall_CORE_SEL_Survey
- 22-23_Fall_CORE_SEL_Survey_Spanish
Thank you for helping our school. You are awesome!
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.
12th Grade Students (Seniors) Information
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
College Credit Opportunity
Are you interested in earning 3 units of UC/CSU transferable college credits and a high school elective credit for free?
Launch Virtual Academy will be offering a Southwestern College course during Quarter 3 through Quarter 4:
Administration of Justice 111.
This synchronous course will be offered virtually.
*Course offering will be dependent on meeting enrollment requirements by deadline set by SWC
Course Description
AJ 111 - INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
3 UNITS
Introduces the history and philosophy of criminal justice with an overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments and the roles and interrelationships: overview of crime, criminals and causal theories, jurisdiction of local, state, federal criminal justice agencies, survey of professional career opportunities, and ethics and professionalism.
Launch Virtual Academy:
January 31-April 20 th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1pm - 2:30pm
Virtual / Synchronous
Eligible Students:
9th - 12th grade students
No outstanding "Incomplete" grades in core classes
Recommended 2.5 or higher Academic GPA
Cannot exceed enrollment of 4 classes
Must be enrolled at Launch Virtual Academy Q3 and Q4 of current academic year
If you are interested or have questions, please email your counselor by November 1:
Middle School 10 Year Plan Workshops
All 7th and 8th grade students who have not completed their 10 Year Plan have been invited to a workshop, hosted by Ms. Guarin, LVA Counselor Intern. Please sign up for one of three workshops available. Students will review middle school promotion and high school graduation requirements, A-G requirements for college, and a variety of career pathways.
Please sign up today: https://calendly.com/ms-saiki/10-year-plan-workshop
If you have any questions, please email Ms.Guarin at stephanie.guarin@sweetwaterschools.org
Community Service Opportunity
If you are in need of community service hours, please make sure you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help our area. The Chula Vista Welfare Council is looking for volunteers to help package donated foods. Flyer HERE.
When: Dec 3rd and 4th from 10am-2pm
Dec 5th - Dec 7th from 4pm-7pm
Email Chris Ross to register! christina.ross@cvesd.org
Food Drive Events
Chula Vista and San Diego will be having multiple food drive events this month! If you are looking to participate in the food drive or even volunteer the following locations will be hosting this month:
- Memorial Park on the third Thursday of every month starting at 3pm
- Sherman Heights Community Center every second Wednesday of the month from 9am-12pm
- 3040 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92102. Every 3rd Friday from 10am-12pm
- OLG 744 Beardsley Street 1st Thursday of every month starting at 2:30pm.
Click Here for more information.
New Driver Safety Training
When: Dec 10th and 11th
Where: 4691 Calle Joven, Oceanside, CA 92057
Register HERE
C2K is Back with Affordable Technology!
Looking to get some affordable technology for school? C2K is having another drive through event where they will have computers for as low as $100! Take advantage of this special event!
Register HERE by November 30
When: December 3rd from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Live Well Advance School Summit
This is a free event where students, teachers, administrators, and parents can attend multiple workshops throughout the day. Lunch will be provided!
When: December 7 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Register Here
Need Help Buying Food For Your Family?
CALFRESH CAN HELP! Click HERE for more information.
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