Who We Are
Del Mar High School
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley within the boundaries of the Campbell Union High School District, Del Mar is a comprehensive four-year high school servicing a socio-economically and ethnically diverse population of students.
The area surrounding our campus is comprised of high-density apartment buildings, single-family homes, retail businesses, light industry, and the home campus of eBay.
While there was a steady decline in enrollment starting in 2010 and a significant increase in the Hispanic/Latino population over the following years, the 2014/2015 period marked the beginning of a reversal in these demographic trends, showcasing the evolving nature of our vibrant community.
The school is currently under the leadership of Diana Nguyen, who assumed the role as Principal in June 2024.
The Del Mar Way
Cultivating an environment of excellence, compassion, and community.
Our Purpose
The Del Mar Community cultivates an educational environment that supports students’ development into well-rounded and caring individuals who are equipped to lead purposeful and impactful lives in a rapidly changing world.
Our Core Values
Del Mar is a community where each individual values:
- Building and nurturing a safe community through relationships.
- Fostering a culture of compassion.
- Actively collaborating to achieve common goals.
- Holding high expectations while providing high support.
Our District-Aligned Goals
- Goal 1 — Curriculum & Instruction: All CUHSD students will have access to and be engaged in rigorous, culturally relevant, standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
- Goal 2 — Emergent Multilingual Learner Success: Emergent multilingual students’ strengths and needs are fully understood and supported with dedicated staff and training.
- Goal 3 — Staff Diversity & School Culture: Staff reflects student diversity, receives anti-bias training, and supports socioemotional well-being.
- Goal 4 — College & Career Supports: Equitable access to postsecondary planning and multiple pathways for readiness.
- Goal 5 — Family & Community Engagement: Reducing barriers through communication tools and dedicated family engagement staff.
Del Mar's 4 Cs
Community safety. Collaboration. Commitment to high expectations. Compassion. This is the Del Mar Way.
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Community Safety | Collaboration | Commitment to High Expectations | Compassion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Wide & 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 |
| Classroom Environment | . Attend all classes and remain throughout
. Be in your assigned seat/space by the time the bell rings |
. 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 & Commons | . Remain within gates
. Keep walkways and doorways clear
. Follow staff directions
. Follow established norms |
. 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 |
. Dispose of all trash in trash cans
. Keep others' needs in mind |
| Athletics | . Use equipment and facilities as intended
. Return equipment to designated area |
. Resolve conflict in an appropriate manner
. Maintain facilities; no food/drink in Gym or PAC |
. Be an ambassador for our school | . Demonstrate good sportsmanship as a participant and spectator at all times |
| Technology | . Access appropriate websites/domains only
. Inappropriate use of personal devices will not be tolerated |
. Use school technology for school purposes only
. Return technology within a reasonable time |
. Charge and bring Chromebook daily
. Inform staff of vandalism or broken equipment
. Use A.I. appropriately as instructed by teacher |
. Anything posted online will be there forever
. Communicate with kindness |
The Del Mar Scholar Profile
The goal of the academic program at Del Mar High School is to inspire individuals to become academically curious, internally motivated, and intellectually proficient. Successful Del Mar Scholars are active, collaborative, and socially-conscious members of the global community.
As Del Mar Scholars we strive to be: