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Heritage Christian School San Diego
Weekly Newsletter
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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES
April 15 - HCS Academy Meet & Greet
April 15 - Senior Graduation Registration Deadline
April 16 - High School Formal
April 17 - Beach Volleyball Tryouts
April 17 - SD Symphony Sound & Silence Reg Deadline
April 17 - All HSL Accounts Parked
April 18 - Early Class Registration Opens for Leadership
April 18 - Junior Academy Meet & Greet
April 19 - Class Registration Opens for HCS Members
April 19 - SD Symphony Sound & Silence Field Trip
April 22 - Train Ride & Pacific SW Railway Reg Deadline
April 22 - Class Registration Opens for Everyone
April 22 - Class of 2025 Senior Meeting
April 23 - Train Ride & Pacific Southwest Railway FT
April 24 - 6th Grade Movie Night Registration Deadline
April 23-27 - HCS Concert Band Tour
April 26 - 6th Grade Movie Night
April 28 - Senior Swing Dance Registration Deadline
April 29 - Senior Dinner Registration Deadline
April 29 - San Diego Zoo Safari Park Reg Deadline
April 30 - Senior Swing Dance Event
May 1 - San Diego Zoo Safari Park Field Trip
May 7 - School Board Meeting
May 9 - Class of 2024 Senior Dinner
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CLASS DAYS & ACADEMIES
April 15
Academies
April 18
EC/BON
April 22
Academies
April 25
DC/ESC
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New Board Members
The HCS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of two Board Members beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. To read more about both Brian Hendry and Aaron Kemp, visit the Board of Directors page on the website.
Current Board members Marc Crawford (Chairman) and Eric Maggio have completed their terms and will be retiring at the end of this school year. Please extend your congratulations and gratitude for their years of service to the school.
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Academy Meet and Greets
HCS Academy - April 15 | 6:30 pm
New Life Presbyterian Church
Junior Academy - April 18 | 6:30 pm
Mission Trails Church
Both Academies have new teachers for next year. Come out to meet them and hear about some changes happening to both Academies for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mark your calendar so you don't miss it. No RSVP is required for this event.
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Santee Co-Op Class Day BAND
If you are planning to join the Santee Co-op Class Day next year, join the new BAND created for this campus HERE. BAND will be used for campus-specific news and updates.
As a start-up co-op class day, many hands are needed to make this campus a success. Reach out to the Leads and ask how you can help! santeeclassday@hcssd.org.
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2024-2025 Co-Op Class Day Campuses
Bonita
Laura Walmsley and Jessica Valdez
bonitaclassday@hcssd.org
Escondido
Allison Wardrip
escondidoclassday@hcssd.org
San Diego (formerly EC)
Emily Weld
sandiegoclassday@hcssd.org
Santee (New campus for 2024-2025)
Nicole Empizo and Allissa Womack santeeclassday@hcssd.org
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San Diego Symphony Sound & Silence
Field Trip
April 19 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Students are invited to join characters Sound and Silence on an interactive journey across the universe exploring answers to the question: What is music? Students will meet the musicians, sing along and play along with the orchestra, and listen to contrasting works by some of history’s greatest composers. Geared towards grades 3-5. All welcome. Registration closes 4/17/24
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Train Ride & Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
April 23 | 10:15 am - 12:45 pm
The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum invites you and your students to travel back in time aboard 1930s vintage passenger cars to explore the rich railroad history and beautiful scenery of San Diego county. After the train ride enjoy over 90 pieces of equipment on display for your students to see, feel, and experience. Bring you lunch for a picnic after the museum. Registration closes 4/22/24
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Sixth Grade Movie & Ice Cream Night
April 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come and enjoy a movie with your fellow sixth graders and make ice cream sundaes together.
Registration closes 4/24/24
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
May 1 | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Enjoy a Self-Guided Tour of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with fellow HCS families! Experience the free shows and animal presentations throughout the day for great learning fun! Registration closes on 4/29/24 or when full, whichever comes first.
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France & Italy 2025 Trip
June 16-25, 2025
There is still room to join this amazing trip in June of 2025. Be on the lookout for several informational parent meetings coming up in May before the school year ends. The website is www.worldstrides.com and the trip ID is 1983 for registration and further questions. Any other questions contact lydia@amosfamily.us .
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Join Robotics Club
Zoom Meeting
April 16 | 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
The Robotics Club is excitedly planning for the upcoming school year and will hold an informational Zoom meeting for those interested in learning more about the club. Visit the HSL Robotics page for the Zoom link and meeting passcode. Please fill out this Survey to help us plan the focus of this meeting.
We need a parent committee treasurer and secretary for the upcoming season as well as support in other areas. The club's success depends on parent and community support, so please prayerfully consider helping out.
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Football Survey
We are excited to see so much interest in football!
The recent Zoom meeting revealed that everyone would like to have some "park days" to get together and let the boys play around and get to know each other while the parents discuss ideas and details for the club to start in the fall of the the 2024/2025 school year.
This would be open to boys from 5th to 12th grade. We are looking to get together starting in mid April and continue to meet for a few months.
Please fill out this survey to help us coordinate the meets.
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Graduation Registration Closes Today!
Deadline: TODAY (April 15th)
ALL class of 2024 seniors must register to graduate even if they are not planning on participating in the Graduation Ceremony. This is the way you will receive your diploma. This is the only form you will be filling out for all things related to graduation, diplomas, graduation program details, ordering graduation items, etc.
You must log into your HSL account to complete this form. It is found under Events/Senior Events: Graduation Registration
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Seniors Boards
Seniors, start working on your boards! The Senior Photo and Memory Display board is a fun walk down memory lane. They should include photos and memorabilia of your choosing that reflect your life (i.e. childhood, friends, activities, awards, etc.). The displays will be viewed at the graduation ceremony. You can find more information and specifications for creating these boards on our website.
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Senior Swing Dance
(Rescheduled from January)
April 30 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come and join your fellow seniors for a 50's 50s-style swing dance! This event was rescheduled from January. Visit the Monthly Senior Social Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/28/24.
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Class of 2024
Senior Dinner
May 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Senior Dinner is a special time between the seniors and their parents. Held as a casual event over dinner, senior parents are able to give a short, public blessing to their seniors. Seniors are also welcome to write a thank you letter to their parents, and read it aloud or share privately. Catered by Ranch Events. Visit the Senior Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/29/24.
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The New Standard for Private Christian College Entry Exams
Students have stated that the exam is a positive experience when compared with other standardized tests, and no wonder: it is shorter than either the SAT® or the ACT®, allows a higher score than its competitors, is taken online, and offers scoring within 24 hours (except in the case of the new remote-proctored CLT)—no tedious weeks of waiting. Moreover, the CLT is less expensive than the SAT® or ACT® when taken with essays, and features no hidden fees.
Students can share their CLT and CLT10 scores with any private Christian college they choose, free of charge.
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) was developed as a greatly improved college entrance exam, taking advantage of contemporary technology and testing students on more engaging material. Additionally, students can share their scores and essays with as many colleges as they choose.
For more information about adopting the CLT as an admissions exam at your institution, please email info@cltexam.com.
"Based on the data currently collected and the analyses I have conducted on that data, I believe that colleges and universities can confidently use CLT scores for admissions decisions and that the CLT will perform just as well as the SAT or ACT. CLT scores are highly correlated with both SAT and ACT scores and correlate remarkably well with freshman GPA. Both of these are indicators that the CLT possesses high validity as well as reliability." - John T. Vessey, PhD, Department of Psychology at Wheaton College
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Classifieds | Community | Helpful Resources
Submissions by our members or alum for events or opportunities that are NOT sponsored by HCS.
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Homeschool Family Camp
August 29 - September 2, 2024
HCS Families Receive 10% Discount
Hartland’s Home School Family Camps have provided quality education and Biblical teaching for over thirty years.
Hartland has a heart for homeschooling families. That’s why we've created these unique programs designed specifically for families who have chosen to homeschool. We have combined fun family activities, crafts, and games with in-depth teaching of biblical values, to create a program like no other. Home School Family Camps are designed to keep families together. You’ll enjoy worshiping, playing, learning, and growing together in a safe, positive, uplifting environment.
Along with great messages from our keynote speakers, each Home School Family Camp offers outdoor education classes, including hands-on experiences that will make learning fun and memorable.
Email lydia@amosfamily.us with any questions.
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Scholarship Opportunity
The Southern California Relocation Council is excited to announce our scholarship program for current high school seniors, or current college/university undergrads, who have relocated to Southern California. We understand that relocating can have a profound impact on an individual's life, and we want to recognize and support those who have navigated these changes while maintaining academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities.
We are proud to offer a one-time award of $3,500 for each scholarship, which will be presented to two area high school seniors, or current college/university undergrads. This award will be sent directly to the college or university the student will be attending, to assist with tuition or other applicable expenses.
Visit the SCRC website for application eligibility and full details.
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OFFICE STAFF PHONE EXTENSIONS
To bypass the phone menu, you may use any of these extensions at any time.
NORMAL OFFICE HOURS: 10 AM - 3 PM | T & TH (In-Person) | M & W (Remote)
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1. Vikki Grieshaber (field trips, front desk-work permits/driver's ed docs, general info, RaiseRight, library)
2. Tracy West (billing)
3. Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Class Day concerns)
4. Lilia Sepulveda (school calendar, website, newsletter, social media, podcast, school merch)
5. Vicki Stormoen (principal)
6. Emmie Palacios (events, yearbook)
7. Judy Beckmann (clubs)
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STAY CONNECTED WITH HCS ONLINE | |
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The weekly newsletter submissions deadline is 12 noon on Thursday to news@hcssd.org. This newsletter is for notices of interest to the entire school regarding HCS-sponsored events, with the exception of pre-authorized clearance for listings in the Classified section. Notices specific only to a group should go to that group’s contact list only.
HCS exists to support and encourage Christian families in the high calling of biblical discipleship through Christ-centered home education by providing administrative help, mentoring, classes, and parent-driven activities, all while honoring family sovereignty.
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