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

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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