Who We Are

Del Mar High School

Del Mar is located in the heart of Silicon Valley within the boundaries of the Campbell Union High School District, is a comprehensive four-year high school which services a socio-economically and ethnically diverse population of students. The area surrounding Del Mar is comprised of high density apartment buildings, single family homes, retail businesses, light industry and the home campus of eBay. There has been a steady decline in enrollment since 2010. There has been a steady increase in the Hispanic/Latino population for the past five years. However, starting in 2014/2015 this trend is beginning to reverse.

The school is currently under the leadership of Diana Nguyen who assumed the role as Principal in June 2024.

The Del Mar Way

Del Mar's 4 Cs

Community safety. Collaboration. Commitment to high expectations. Compassion. This is the Del Mar way.

 

	Community Safety	Collaboration	Commitment to High Expectations	Compassion
School Wide and In the Community	Be an upstander instead of a bystander Violence is not an acceptable way to resolve conflicts Maintain a closed campus. All gates must remain closed during school hours. No weapons or drugs on campus	Encourage and include others to share/ participate Actively seek opportunities for contributing to our community in meaningful ways Get help as soon as possible when you become aware of an issue	Never give up!  Échale ganas! Use cell phones or other personal electronics outside of instructional time (bell to bell) Maintain clean spaces; dispose of all trash in trash cans   Be an ambassador for our school	Be aware of your potential impact on others Respect the ideas, cultures, and differences of people Respect others’ personal space and property Use appropriate language; Be mindful of language that impacts others negatively Demonstrate good sportsmanship and consideration for others as a participant and a spectator
Classroom/ Learning Environment	Attend all classes and remain throughout   Be in your assigned seat/space by the time the bell ring	Participate actively and honestly Include and invite others Be willing to ask for and receive help	Prioritize learning Arrive to class prepared with daily materials Stay engaged until the bell rings Submit your own work	Listen to understand Encourage yourself and others Be kind to classmates and teachers
Hallways and Common Spaces (Cafeteria, Library, Quad, Offices, etc)	Remain within gates Keep walkways and doorways clear Follow staff directions Follow the established norms of our common spaces	Walk and talk at an appropriate volume	Take the shortest route Have a pass when out of class	Be kind to self and others Take lost items to the main office
Restrooms	Respect privacy  One person per stall Use for intended purpose Have a pass when out of class	Keep stalls, walls, and floor clean	Get in, get out Use restrooms during breaks or with approval Phones must stay in the classroom or learning area	Dispose of all trash in trash cans Keep others needs in mind
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities	Use equipment and facilities as intended Return equipment used to its designated area	Resolve conflict in an appropriate manner Work to maintain facilities by leaving food, drinks and gum outside gym and performing arts center	Be an ambassador for our school	Demonstrate good sportsmanship and consideration for others as a participant and a spectator at all times
Technology	Access appropriate websites/domains only Using personal devices to instigate and perpetuate inappropriate activities will not be tolerated	Use school-issued technology for school-related purposes only Return technology within a reasonable time	Charge and bring chromebook to school daily, avoid relying on loaners Inform staff of vandalism or broken equipment   Use A.I. appropriately as instructed by teacher	Anything posted on the internet will be there forever Communicate with kindness

 

The Del Mar Scholar Profile

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