Did you know that all high schools students have access to a Naviance Student account? That's right! Your high school student can log in to their Naviance student account and begin a college and career search. Students have access to a scholarship list, college search tools, resume builders, and career exploration guides. For more information about Naviance student access, please speak with your student's high school counselor.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Naviance- Your Guide to Scholarships, College & Career Exploration
Did you know that all high schools students have access to a Naviance Student account? That's right! Your high school student can log in to their Naviance student account and begin a college and career search. Students have access to a scholarship list, college search tools, resume builders, and career exploration guides. For more information about Naviance student access, please speak with your student's high school counselor.
Monday, October 28, 2019
JAVA Programming Workshops available through The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers
The LEAGUE is a non-profit school that teaches programming to kids in 5th – 12th grade through after-school/weekend classes that meet year round to prepare kids for the science and technology careers of the 21st century.
Computers and all equipment are provided by the LEAGUE. Workshops are offered at NO COST at the Logan Heights, Malcolm X, and Central Downtown Libraries. Students from all levels in grades 5-12 are invited to participate.
Contact The LEAGUE for more info or to add your student to an interest list today! Website: https://www.jointheleague.org/ Contact: info@jointheleague.org
Computers and all equipment are provided by the LEAGUE. Workshops are offered at NO COST at the Logan Heights, Malcolm X, and Central Downtown Libraries. Students from all levels in grades 5-12 are invited to participate.
Contact The LEAGUE for more info or to add your student to an interest list today! Website: https://www.jointheleague.org/ Contact: info@jointheleague.org
Internship Opportunity with NAVWAR - Apply today!
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. SEAP is providing competitive research internships to 250 high school students. Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at 28 DoN laboratories.
The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating high school students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN.
If you have any questions you can email seap@asee.org or call (202) 649-3833.
Student Job Board
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition
To us, this year’s theme encapsulates the struggle we all go through daily; one where it feels like you as an individual are unable to do much in the grand scheme of things, but you wish to make a difference. This year we are looking to our competitors to help us answer this existential question. But as we know, this struggle can vary deeply all over the world, depending on the means your community has. Which leads us to our categories: Limited Resources and Abundant Resources
Students research a specific area and challenge, then propose something that individuals can do to reduce their footprint and solve that challenge, based on having limited or an excess of resources. There are quite literally a world of problems out there we can solve, making the possibilities for your students almost endless. Challenge them today to make that difference!
Each year, the Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources. The goals and guidelines are as follows:
- Teams consist of 1-3 students, are assisted by a Team Leader (i.e. parent, teacher, or mentor), to develop a written proposal.
- There is no entry fee.
- First Round consists of written Paper Submissions
- 10 Finalist Teams per category are selected and given a $200 stipend to help them prepare a Prototype and presentation for the Finalist Event.
- Finalists compete for the $10,000 grand prize in each category, and a ‘Continued Mentorship
Yale Young Global Scholars Summer Program
The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) application is now open Interested students in grades 10 or 11 are invited to apply to spend their summer at Yale! Experience life as a university student at Yale's Old Campus while attending an academic session of your choosing.Sessions are offered in the humanities, social sciences, STEM, and a cross-disciplinary track that incorporates all of the above.
Here's what you need to know:
- Meet peers from over 125 countries around the world (including all 50 U.S. states), and join discussions where students offer global perspectives.
- Yale provides over $3.4 million USD in need-based financial aid equally to both domestic and international students, offered as discounts covering up to 100% of tuition costs.
Early Action Deadline: November 12, 2019 at 11:59PM ET
Regular Decision Deadline: January 15, 2020 at 11:59PM ET
Apply Today: https://globalscholars.yale.edu/how-to-apply
Questions should be directed to YYGS. For more information please visit the YYGS Website.
STEM Scholarship
San Diego Education Fund is proving a scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in the STEM field. Recipients of the scholarship will receive financial assistance each semester for the duration of time enrolled in full-time college curriculum and making sufficient progress toward a degree. Recipients will receive $1,200 per semester while attending a four-year school, and $500 per semester while attending community college. - A senior in high school in the San Diego Unified School District (including charter schools)
- Plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Plan to attend a community college or four-year college in San Diego County
- Demonstrate financial need
Click here to fill out an application. For more information visit San Diego Education Fund's website.
Future Teacher Scholarship
San Diego Education Fund is offering financial assistance for students who pursue a teaching degree. Students selected for the scholarship will receive financial assistance each semester they are enrolled in fulltime college curriculum and making sufficient progress toward a degree. Students will receive $500 per semester at community college, $1,000 per semester at a four-year university, and a $4,000 stipend for a credential program.- A senior in high school in the San Diego Unified School District (including charter schools)
- Plan to pursue a career in teaching (e.g., Special Education, Single Subject, Bi-lingual certification)
- Plan to attend a community or four-year college in San Diego County
- Demonstrate financial need
To apply fill out the application here. Visit San Diego Education Fund's website for more information.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Explore Beneath the Surface in Mission Bay Aquatic Center’s ROV Design Challenge
The ocean covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface but remains largely unexplored, leaving humans to dream about what might be hidden within its depths. However, with new technology, the aid of bright young minds, and human ingenuity we are coming even closer to discovering what lies beneath the surface. The Mission Bay Aquatic Center invites kids to participate in their STEM Explorations: ROV Design Challenge on Saturday, November 9th where they can practice the concepts that scientists confront to explore our underwater world.
Working as a team, kids will get to build their own underwater remote operated vehicle, or ROV for short. They will work together with other students from the very beginning of the planning and design process, to building and testing their creations. Adjacent to MBAC is their very own underwater ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures and plant life that students can discover with their ROV.
This activity is for students from elementary school up to high school and is an engaging combination of several different STEM fields. It will focus on the circular experiential learning model of “Plan > Do > AHA! > Reflect > Plan,” and is perfect for anyone interested in marine life, oceanography, robotics design, or engineering.
Working as a team, kids will get to build their own underwater remote operated vehicle, or ROV for short. They will work together with other students from the very beginning of the planning and design process, to building and testing their creations. Adjacent to MBAC is their very own underwater ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures and plant life that students can discover with their ROV.
This activity is for students from elementary school up to high school and is an engaging combination of several different STEM fields. It will focus on the circular experiential learning model of “Plan > Do > AHA! > Reflect > Plan,” and is perfect for anyone interested in marine life, oceanography, robotics design, or engineering.
With your help, we can begin solving one of the greatest mysteries on Earth. The ROV Design Challenge will take place on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00-11:30 AM. If you would like to sign your child up to be part of this challenge or if you have any questions, you can call MBAC at (858) 488-1000 or visit their website at https://mbaquaticcenter.com/youth-classes.htm#stem-explorations–rov-design-challenge.
Be sure to let the Aquatic Center know your student is from San Diego Unified by entering coupon code: sdusd to receive $15 dollars off.
Be sure to let the Aquatic Center know your student is from San Diego Unified by entering coupon code: sdusd to receive $15 dollars off.
San Diego Gulls Night - November 2
Changes in Advanced Placement Exams
Other bonus? Additional online course resources have been added to keep students and teachers well-paced throughout the year. Similar to a Google Classroom, students will use a join code to access the classroom. Teachers are still learning how to use the new system so the use of this resource will slowly build. At minimum, students need to join this online classroom, as that is how exam orders will be completed for both exam only students and students in the AP course.
No change in student fees...except, a $40 change-of-mind fee. AP’s survey of students found that if students decide after the exam order deadline to NOT take exam, that a hefty $40 penalty would be enough to keep them committed.
When deciding to take the AP exam...the biggest question is...why WOULDN’T you? It is a great chance to earn college credit and show off what you know! Plus, it is excellent practice for future standardized tests. Money should never be a limiting factor in choosing to take the exam and AP coordinators have resources available. Questions? Contact your site AP Coordinator or district AP Coordinator - ramato@sandi.net
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Attention High School Students--Time to Vote!
On Thursday October 17th elections will take place for the Student Board Member that will serve on the School Board until June 30, 2020.
Congratulations to all of our candidates:
- Brianna Brown- Hoover High School
- Dagny Whall- La Jolla High School
- Karen Mendez- Lincoln High School
- Maryane Nguyen- Patrick Henry High School
- Benefice Nisumbavyose- San Diego High School
- Zachary Patterson- University City High School
All high school students in San Diego Unified can vote for any of the candidates.
Voting will be open on October 17th from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Students will login via the website http://bit.ly/studentboard19 using their district login information and will only be able to vote once.
The elected student will be sworn in at the Tuesday, November 12th Board meeting and serve until June 30, 2020. A separate election will be held in Spring 2020 for the 2020-2021 Student Board Member whose term will be July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.
Questions? Contact the Elections Administrator at sseiders@sandi.net 619-725-7125
$5,000 Scholarship
For years, your most exceptional senior athletes have dug deeper, pushed harder, and given 110% to make their mark in your school and your community. Now it’s time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve along with their shot at a $500, $1,000, or $5,000 scholarship.Eligible students have maintained at least a B average, participated in at least one eligible sport, are a leader in their community and role model at their school.
Applications are open now and will close on October 29. 2019.
Apply here.
$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.
Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University where they will meet and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country.
PPRR operates through 27 Regional Committees and has an At-Large Regional Committee to support areas where we currently have no geographic presence. We are an alumni volunteer-run organization, enlisting the support of over 450 Princetonians, all dedicated to an inclusive and supporting society.
Applications open on November 16, 2019 and close on January 31, 2020. Click here to apply or nominate a student.
2020 San Diego NOSB Garibaldi Bowl on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards. http://nosb.org/about-nosb/
A great opportunity for high school students (led by a high school teacher): The Environmental and Ocean Sciences Department at University of San Diego, led by Professor Prairie, will hold the 2020 San Diego NOSB Garibaldi Bowl on Saturday, February 29, 2020. There will also be a few (optional) events beforehand for the competing students like tidepooling and a STEM fair/practice NOSB day.
Dr. Prairie will support the preparation for first-time participating schools, or for schools that serve a high proportion of low-income students or those from underrepresented backgrounds by providing graduate student mentors. More information can be found at http://home.sandiego.edu/~jcprairie/nosb.html or the National NOSB website http://nosb.org/
STEM Explorations: Microscopic Mysteries
The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is transforming students into marine scientists for a day in their Microscopic Mysteries program. Students use scientific tools and methods to collect samples and explore the microscopic critters found in Mission Bay.
To register your child to become a marine scientist, visit: https://mbaquaticcenter.com/youth-classes.htm and scroll down to STEM Explorations: Microscopic Mysteries. The next sessions are offered on Sunday, October 20th and Sunday, November, 23rd from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $45, but be sure to let the aquatic center know that your scientist comes from San Diego Unified to receive $15 off with the coupon code: sdusd.
Additional youth classes including more STEM Exploration classes are offered at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center throughout the year. Click here for more information.
A “WOW” Volunteer Opportunity!
Students needing community service hours have a unique opportunity to support the theater community and see free shows. La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Festival is four days of immersive and eclectic theatre for adventurous art lovers, thrill seekers and families. Now in its fourth outing, this year’s WOW Festival lands at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station October 17 – 20, which will come alive with vibrant, interactive experiences that amplify the energy of the city.
All WOW volunteers will receive a WOW Festival t-shirt. We ask that volunteers commit at least two (2) shifts (6-10 hours total). Volunteers are eligible for free access to WOW performances that take place outside of your scheduled volunteer shifts. Free show access is based on availability. Volunteers of all identities encouraged to apply – if you would benefit from an accommodation, just let us know! Questions? Contact WOW@ljp.org.
Sign up at https://formspring-xpeow.formstack.com/forms/wow_2019_volunteer_search
SDSCPA Auditions
San Diego's School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) seeks students with potential, passion, and commitment to the arts. Previous training is helpful, but not necessary. The school is hosting its annual auditions for the 2020-21 school year, beginning with the 8th Grade and High School auditions on November 16th. 6th and 7th Grade auditions will be on December 14th.
SDSCPA serves the young aspiring creative mind who is already demonstrating a passion for and potential lifelong commitment to the arts. Learn more by attending a Magnent Monday tour or a Prospective Families meeting. Visit SDACPA's auditions page for more information https://www.sdscpaauditions.com/.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Kids FREE in October
There's no better time to be a kid in San Diego than in October! Throughout October, kids 11 and younger are free at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and kids 12 and under receive free admission to 40 participating museums across the county. To learn more and take advantage of the museum offer register for the free coupon at the San Diego Museum Council website. Both offers require the purchase of a paid adult ticket and other restrictions may apply. Please visit the links for more information.
USD's Character Development Center Essay Contest
The University of San Diego's Character Development Center announces the fourth annual Fall Essay Contest sponsored by The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and the Character Education Resource Center. This year's theme, "Who is Your Hero?", asks students in grades 6 to 12 to reflect on the core values of the U.S. Marine Corps and our society by exploring what the virtues of honor, courage, and commitment mean in their own lives. All entries must be received by November 11th. Click here for more details.
Cal-SOAP College Fair
See Dozens of College Representatives from Universities around the Country. Parking and admission are free. Visit calsoapsandiego.org for more information.
Cal-SOAP's College Application and Scholarship Workshops
Cal-SOAP is hosting a variety of college application and scholarship workshops all over the county through October and November. To view Cal-SOAP's free events and register please visit http://www.calsoapsandiego.org/workshopsOn November 25th and 26th Cal-SOAP will be hosting a college application and scholarship workshop at Lincoln High School from 10am-2pm.
Profile in Courage College Essay
The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.
All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.
All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.
The contest deadline is January 17, 2020.
Student Board Member
Students interested in running must be enrolled in a high school of the school district, may be less than 18 years of age, and shall be chosen by the students enrolled in the high schools of the school district via a districtwide election. This Thursday, October 10th, is the deadline to declare your candidacy.
Here is the timeline for the 2019-20 Student Board Member:
The following are Candidate Filing steps for a Student Board Member candidate to complete:
Submit your completed Documents of Candidacy via email or deliver them in person between the hours or 8:00am-4:00pm to the Election Administrator:
Friday, October 4, 2019
PI Wars at UCSD
Originally held in Cambridge, UK, Pi Wars is a robotics competition in which teams build Raspberry Pi-controlled robots to compete in various non-destructive challenges!
Pi Wars UCSD will take place April 4th and 5th, 2020 at the University of California, San Diego!
Any team of 4-6 middle or high school students interested in robotics are encouraged to apply!
Benefits of participating include:
- Create your own remote controlled robot
- Meet peer teams from other schools
- Be exposed to Raspberry Pi and other technology
- Receive robot construction assistance from UCSD CSE undergraduates
SEAP Internships
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) is providing an 8-week paid internship to 250 high school students during the summer of 2020. This internship offers an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy laboratory during the summer. Local opportunities are available with NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific.
All Students are encouraged to apply by starting a new application here http://seap.asee.org/apply. Visit seap.asee.org for more information.
SWENext Summit for Young Women Engineering Clubs
On October 26th high school students who are interested in starting a SWENext club are invited to attend a half day session (9am-12:30pm) where they can learn about SWENext clubs and network with other SWE collegiate and high school students in the San Diego region.
The event will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center. Registration is free. Click here to sign up.
For more information, email SweNextSanDiego@gmail.com.
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