UCSD Jazz Camp for Musicians!

Jazz Camp at University of California San Diego is a five-day summer program designed for intermediate to advanced level jazz musicians, ages 14–adult. Enrollment is Iimited to a maximum of 60 students, who work directly with our faculty of internationally renowned jazz artists, exploring styles ranging from classic bebop to contemporary open-form. Students receive one-on-one and small group instruction, earning three units of University of California continuing education credit. You can commute to UCSD or participate in the residential program.


Register today!

Application Deadline - May 23, 2018

Camp Instruction - June 25-29, 2018


To Learn more or find out more visit their website.

Free Pre-Participation Sport Exams

Triton Freshman Scholars

Triton Freshman Scholars is a transition program that begins with an 8-week residential component July through August and continues throughout the academic year.

During 8-week program, you will live on campus, earn 8 units of college credit, and develop a higher level of academic skills and abilities, all at no monetary cost to you.

Deadline to apply:  May 15, 2018
Apply: https://tinyurl.com/UCSDFreshman

For more information visit: https://commons.ucsd.edu/students/tap/triton-freshman-scholars.html

SASE Junior Conference 2018 @ UC San Diego

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) at UC San Diego is a collegiate student organization focused on professionally developing students in the STEM field. SASE will be hosting the SASE Junior Conference at UCSD on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 from 2-6pm. The conference will provide students with a more in-depth insight on college academic and extracurricular life through workshops and college students showcasing their personal projects. This is a great opportunity for students to meet and network with other college students who will be able to give more personable advice on college readiness.

More information about our organization can be found on the UCSD SASE website.

Register here by May 16th and send the completed waiver form to ucsdsaseoutreach@gmail.com.

2018 PBL Scholars Paid Summer Internship for Students!

The Office of Secondary Schools announces the 2018 Project Based Learning Scholars paid summer internship for students! We are looking for 10-12 students from around the district interested in supporting the design of interdisciplinary projects as part of the 2018 PBL Institute. Last year, both student participants and teachers at the Institute felt like it was a very valuable experience, and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of interns! Please distribute the following to your students (need to be 16+ by June 15th and eligible for employment in the U.S. to be considered).

Student applications are due on May 14th, and selected applicants will be informed by May 21st.

Click Here To Download Flyer

Click Here To Download Application

Sally Ride Science Jr. Academy Scholarship

UC San Diego Extension is pleased to announce our seeking SDUSD students to apply for a full-ride scholarship to the upcoming Sally Ride Science Jr. Academy this summer.


The Junior Academy is open to all students entering grades 6 through 12 during the 2018-2019 school year. 

· The deadline to apply for scholarships is May 1.

· Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by June 1.

Students can apply via the following link: https://ucsdextension.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgtVqdMu0AZ59m5.

EP Save a Life-Free Heart Screening

Free Heart Screening on Sunday May 6 from 9:00am-3:00pm

at Patrick Henry HS.

San Diego, CA – The Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation provides free heart screenings to youth, ages 12-25, in order to detect heart conditions that could lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when a heart unexpectedly stops beating because of an undetected heart abnormality. To combat this syndrome, that is a leading cause of death under 25 and the #1 killer of student athletes, the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation is hosting a free heart screening on Sunday, May 6 from 9am to 3pm at Patrick Henry High School (6702 Wandermere Dr., San Diego, CA 92120).  All youth, ages 12-25, are welcome.

Register for the free event at: https://epsavealife.org/register/

2nd Annual Middle School Track Meet

Compete against other middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District. There will be 9 events. The 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 1600 meters, high jump, long jump, and shot put. There will also be a coed 4x100 meter relay and a 4x400 meter relay. Each competing school will be sending their “best” 2 student-athletes in each event. Each student-athlete will be competing against their own grade level between 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Medals will be given to the top 3 in each event.

If you are interested, create a school account by going to https://www.athletic.net/Wizard/AddSchool.aspx. Once you have signed up, email lajollatrack@gmail.com and more instructions will be provided to you about setting up your team for the meet

Summer STEM Pathways Camp

The Office of Secondary Schools is partnering with UCSD Extension to offer the 4th installment of the Summer STEM Pathways Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at University of California San Diego, July 31 – August 3, 2018. It is our intent to provide a rich hands on experience, while opening up the world of STEM careers, in an elite college setting. We hope that participants leave this program inspired to strive for excellence in all areas (social and academic), continue their education beyond high school and pursue STEM related career opportunities.

The Summer STEM Pathway camp is a free, four day experience for 50 San Diego Unified College Career Technical Education students on the UCSD campus. Bussing will be provided to UCSD and back daily from targeted high schools according to needs identified through student application. Parents can also drop off students daily at UCSD. The drop off location will be shared upon acceptance. All meals and snacks are provided for the entire camp. The camp consists of 4 modules designed and delivered by UCSD professors that focus on Biological Science, Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Electrical / Computer Engineering. There will be an opportunity August 3rd for parents to attend a closing ceremony where you will see what your students have done during the camp.

Because spots are extremely limited we expect high interest, we suggest your students obtain a teacher recommendation from a STEM teacher or teachers, and apply as soon as possible.

Students should:

• have > than 2.0 GPA
• be enrolled in a Health, BioMed, Engineering, computer science or ICT career themed pathway
• have a high interest in STEM fields, and 
• commit to attend the camp in its entirety

Priority will be given on a first come first served basis to students with teachers recommendations that meet the criteria listed above. We will also keep a waiting list as there are always spots that open up due to unforeseen circumstances.

Registration Link

Note: Teacher Recommendation Link may only be accessed by district staff logged into their Google Account.


If you have any questions please email Michael Goodbody – mgoodbody@sandi.net

Art Amplifying Youth

AAY! 2018 is a gathering for youth to:

• provide a platform for creative expression around the issues of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Change,
• foster peer-to-peer and professional learning and networking opportunities
• advocate for the importance of youth arts and creative youth development programs.

Date: April 28, 2018
Time: 9 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Arts Center | 200 East 12th Street | National City, CA

Follow our Youth Summit Team on Facebook

Download our AAY Poster

16 and Ready to Vote?

Should we allow 16-year olds to vote for school board, for mayor, for President?

What are the arguments for 18 -year olds vs 16 year olds?

Come join in the discussion and let us hear your perspective!

Saturday, April 21; 1 pm - 4 pm

Mission Valley Library (next to IKEA)
2123 Fenton Parkway
San Diego 92108

Sponsored by the League o of Women Voters, San Diego

Cirkled in Gold Medal Scholarship - $2500!

The Cirkled in scholarship is a $2,500 cash scholarship you can apply to any educational need such as tuition, books, transportation or even a car. It’s an easy scholarship to apply for, with no income brackets, no minimum GPA and no lengthy essay to write. It’s a cash scholarship, meaning you get the cash right away if you are awarded this scholarship. The student can use it for educational needs now if they are undergoing hardship, or they can save it for college.
Deadline April 30, 2018

San Diego Miramar College Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of San Diego Miramar College.  Experience Miramar College in Virtual Reality and get oriented with the Campus!

http://www.sdmiramar.edu/campus/counseling/orientation

Super Saturday “Completion of Enrollment Services"

San Diego Miramar College will be hosting their Super Saturday Completion of Enrollment Services event. If you are a high school senior planning to attend Miramar College who needs to complete any of the enrollment steps (i.e., admissions application, assessment, orientation, student educational planning, etc.) come to this FREE event.

When: Saturday, May 5, 2018

Time: Check in at 8:15am (assessment begins promptly at 9am)

Location: The K2 Resource & Welcome Center at San Diego Miramar College 10440 Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92126

RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at miratesting@sdccd.edu or call 619-388-7379

Southeast Collaborative Job Fair

On Friday April 6th from 1pm-3pm, The Southeast Collaborative is hosting a Job Fair with many great ready to hire employers such as: Panda Express, Mary Kay, Starbucks, Crunch, FedEx, Cox and more. 

2612 Daniel Ave San Diego, CA 92111

San Diego Urban League Young Professionals National Day of Service

San Diego Urban League Young Professionals National Day of Service

“The STEAM Sisterhood Journey to Wakanda”
Saturday, April 28, 2018

The San Diego Urban League Young Professionals (SDULYP) National Day of Service Project Day is partnering with DETOUR and a few local young professional organizations to provide workshops and a space for college students and young professionals to network and get information on jobs, internships, and professional organizations to get involved with. This space will benefit individuals who have an interest in STEAM and other fields represented by the young professionals who attend.

Workshops Include:

• Professional Business
• Women Panel,
• Women’s Rights/Advocacy,
• Financial Education,
• Credit/Student Loans 

We are joining forces at the Focused And Naturally Confident Youth (F.A.N.C.Y.) Teen Girls Expo to champion the cause of encouraging young girls of color to enter STEAM fields.

According to the White House Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, “in 2012, underrepresented minority women received only 11.2% of bachelors degrees in science and engineering, 8.2% of masters degrees in science and engineering, and 4.1% of doctorate degrees in science and engineering(1). The silent implication is that girls of color are being marginalized and are struggling to enter STEAM fields. We are teaming up to showcase unique and fun STEAM projects to excite girls about the field and provide mentorship as well at the annual expo. The goal of the 8th Annual F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo is to help girls strengthen their confidence, take on leadership roles, and increase participation in higher education and priority sector career fields.




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F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo!

8th Annual

F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo!

Saturday, April 28, 2018

 

The expo brings girls together, in a positive and safe environment, and encourages them to lead productive and purposeful lives. The goal of the expo is to help girls strengthen their confidence, take on leadership roles, and increase participation in higher education and priority sector career fields.

 

Workshops:

Join The Code Movement 

Strengthening Confidence 

& Self-Esteem

Who Am I? Exploring Self Identity

Healthy Mind (Mental Health Awareness)

Surviving High School & College

Many More!

 

S.T.E.A.M. Fair featuring Microsoft!

 

Community Resource Fair including local teen friendly businesses, community partners, programs and services. We partner with various local and national community organizations and businesses, and we would love to add you to our network of providers!

 

Hair & Make Up Makeovers by Bellus Academy!

Fashion Show & Live Performances!

 

Don't forget to register all the teen girls you know, and be sure to spread the word! This is an unforgettable and life-changing event that gets more impactful each year!

Click and Register

Association of African American Educators (AAAE) Scholarships

The Association of African American Educators Scholarship was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.  Scholarship candidates must be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must complete the Application and Personal Statement essay. Additionally, students must provide two letters of recommendation, test score and a certified copy of the most recent transcripts.

 Application Timeline

Friday, April 20, 2018 – Application period close

Please submit a copy of your application on-line at www.aaaesandiego.org or download the hard copy application and return it by April 20^th to the address provided on the application.

Scholarship Categories and Descriptions:

1.      GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: For African American students- awarded on the basis of academic achievement, college potential & economic needs.

2.     GEORGE WALKER SMITH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: For an African American student who will be attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU).

3.      DOROTHY SMITH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: For an African American student who aspires to be a teacher.

4.      DR. ASA G. HILLIARD, III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: In memory of Dr. Hilliard, educator and community leader. The African American student who applies for this scholarship must submit an essay (3-5 typed pages) discussing aspects of Dr. Hilliard’s life and work that have directly impacted his/her life.

5.      WALTER KUDUMU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: In memory of Walter Kudumu, a strong advocate for parent involvement in education. The African American student who applies for this scholarship must submit an essay (2 pages typed) discussing the life and work of Mr. Kudumu in the San Diego community.

6.      HONORABLE NAPOLEON JONES AWARD: For an African American student graduating from a SD County High School, planning to enter the field of law. Must have a 3.0+ GPA with a strong record of responsible citizenship, documented in 1 recommendation letter.

7.      DAVID & MIILDRED NASH “MUDDY WATER/HOLLOW LOG”: For an African American student whose parent(s) or guardian has played an extraordinary role in their academic success. Must submit an essay (1 typed page) explaining their parent(s) extraordinary role and what this support has meant to their success.

8.     NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, DELTA UPSILON CHAPTER: For an African American student who will pursue a career in the field of education. Must submit an essay (1 -2 typed pages) discussing how you plan to use your education to benefit society.

African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT)

The African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT), program will be held from July 11 – 14, 2018, on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. During this four-day residential summer program, Ninety students are hand selected to receive leadership training and attend workshops on topics such as college experience, financial literacy, and career development through intense hands-on training and workshops.  Housing, meals, program materials, as well as transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants. For students living outside of Los Angeles/Riverside Counties, transportation to the conference will also be provided.

To be eligible for selection, candidates must currently be in the 10^th or 11^th grade and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must also submit the 2018 AALT Application requirements, including two essays, three agreement forms, two letters of recommendation and a provide a copy of their most recent transcript.

The completed applications must be received online or in the mail at the CLBC office by Tuesday, May 1, 2018. NO POSTMARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

AALT Application Timeline

Thursday, February 1, 2018 - Applications available

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - Application Period Closed

Friday, May 18, 2018 - Students Will be Notified of Acceptance

For more information or to apply online please visit:

http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/african-american-leaders-tomorrow-application

California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Program

The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.  This program provides tuition assistance to enable students to fulfill their higher education goals.  Scholarship candidates must be full-time students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. Graduating high school seniors with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning are also eligible. 

To be eligible for selection, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5., and must complete the CLBC Scholarship Application and Personal Statement essay describing why they want to be selected. In addition, two letters of recommendation and a certified copy of the most recent transcript are required and must be submitted with the application and essay.

The applications must be received at the appropriate representative’s address on the last page of the application by Monday, April 16, 2018. NO POSTMARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Scholarship Application Timeline

Monday, April 16, 2018 – Application period closed
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – Scholarship Recipients Announced

•  Please submit a copy of your application to LaShae Collins in Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s district office at 1350 Front St., Suite 6046, San Diego, CA 92101.

• For more information or to download the application please visit:

http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/2018-clbc-scholarship-application

Empowered to Connect Conference

Registration is still open for the FREE Empowered to Connect Conference April 13-14, 2018 at Rise City Church in Lakeside.  This event is for foster and adoptive parents, grandparents raising grandparents, kinship families, and any service providers who serve these families.  The Empowered to Connect Conference has been approved for 11 hours through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).  

Linked Learning Scholarship Program

The Linked Learning Scholarship program for 2018 is open!

The Linked Learning Scholarship program is an undergraduate scholarship program open to high school seniors enrolled in a Linked Learning pathway that has reached Candidate level or above in Linked Learning Certification. Applicants must be nominated by a teacher and mentor or supervisor and meet minimum eligibility requirements. Linked Learning Scholars are selected based on:

·         Academic ability and achievement

·         Financial need

·         Participation in work-based learning activities including internships 

·         Student persistence and leadership

Up to five students will receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship to help cover the student’s educational expenses — including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – at an accredited community college, 4-year University or other post-secondary degree-granting institution in the 2018-19 school year. 

The application deadline is Friday, May 4th, 2018.

For additional details regarding the application and submission, please go to:http://www.linkedlearning.org/en/scholarships/

You can check out last year’s awardees here:http://www.linkedlearning.org/en/five-students-awarded-linked-learning-scholarships/

Free Area 2 Soccer Clinic

Who: Area 2 (Mira Mesa, Morse, SCPA, UC Clusters) students ages 6-16

What: Free Area 2 SDUSD/FC Barcelona Clinic

When: Sunday, April 22, 2018

Time: 9:00am-10:30am (ages 6-11)
10:30am-12:00pm (ages 12-16)

Where: Morse High School

Registration Link: https://fcbarcelonaus.wufoo.com/forms/area-2-free-sdusdfc-barcelona-clinic/

*There are only 144 registrations available (per their required coach to player ratio)

What Does Equal Protection Mean to Students? Civics Contest

This contest is offered by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The theme is how the equal protection clause applies in an education setting. Open to all high school students. Prizes range from $500 to $2,000 at the state level, and $250 to $1,000 at the local level.


Submissions can be in essay or video format and the deadline has been extended to April 8. Click here for more information.

For Kids, By Kids Video Contest

This contest is offered by the California Department of Education as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about the importance of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).


Open to students in grades 3-12. Winners can receive up to $1,000. Video submissions are due April 20. Click here for more details and an entry form.

You’re Invited to Attend a Districtwide College Fair

All San Diego Unified School District students and families are invited to attend a College Fair at Scripps Ranch High School on Friday, April 20^th from 4:00-6:30pm in the Gym.  This College Fair is a great opportunity for students and families to speak to university, college, and other representatives.

Time for Change Foster Youth College and Job Fair

San Diego FBI Teen Academy

#FBI San Diego is currently accepting applications for its 2018 Teen Academy, to be held July 13 and August 7.

Completed applications must be received via e-mail by April 15, 2018. 

 Download the application at http://sandiego.fbi.gov

Spring into College Open House at San Diego Miramar College

Interested in San Diego Miramar College?

Join us for this FREE event!

Families will have the opportunity to learn about the admissions process, college programs, the transfer process, details on financial aid & scholarships, and priority registration. Additionally, there will be an information and student services resource fair. Light dinner will be served.

When: Thursday, April 26, 2018

Where: San Diego Miramar College

10440 Black Mountain Rd San Diego, CA 92126

Location: L-105 Auditorium

Time: 6:00-8:30 pm (check in at 5:30pm)

Please RSVP via sdmiramaropenhouse.eventbrite.com  

Parking permit will be sent electronically via email after RSVP's are received. Print and display electronic permit on dashboard of vehicle on the day of the event.

Contact San Diego Miramar College Outreach at (619) 388-7357 or (858) 536-7367

UCSD Summer Mentorship

Now in its third year, UC San Diego’s Mentor Assistance Program (MAP) is a campus-wide program, which will engage high school students in a mentoring relationship with an expert from a vast array of disciplines, from History, Marine Physical Sciences and Nanoengineering to Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Athletics and Computer Science. MAP’s mission is to provide a pathway for student researchers to gain access to UCSD faculty, post doctoral fellows and staff to mentor students in their own field of interest (i.e. independent study, class projects or possible career path). Students may choose to communicate with a mentor over email or may indicate their interest to visit the mentor’s lab or work environment. MAP is an opportunity for students to take the first step into a potential career path, while simultaneously building an early foundation for success in their academic career.

The UCSD Mentor Assistance Program (MAP) is an opportunity for motivated high school students to work with a UCSD mentor for a six-month period from November 2016 – May 2017. Students may seek guidance on class projects, delve deeper into a research project or interests, create a winning Science Fair projects, request regular visits with the mentor’s lab or work space or use this opportunity to learn more about a potential research or career interest through assigned scholarly or practical readings and discussions with their mentor.

As an example, if a student does not have a project in mind, but is interested in a particular area, such as bioinformatics, sports medicine or linguistic, the mentor can assign a scholarly article every other week and then the mentor will have bi-weekly discussion with the students about the articles, allowing the student to gain added knowledge to make continued education and career decisions.

We encourage students to make the most of this opportunity, as they will have 1:1 access to the mentor’s expertise. With this mentorship, there is not a specified number of hours required per week by the student. Rather, it is up to the student to determine their needs within the scope of this opportunity and to work with the mentor to achieve these goals. As a guideline, we recommend students spend 2-4 hours per week working with their mentor during the academic year. The opportunity to work with prestigious scientist and staff personnel is something very special and we encourage you to make the most of it.

Important Dates:

The MAP Online Application Process Now Open!

MAP Application Deadline: April 18, 2018

Period of Internship:  Fall 2018 – Spring 2019

(Students who begin Summer 2018 will continue through Spring 2019.)

Visit the UCSD Mentor Assistance Program page for more information!