February 03, 2025
Important Dates
Thursday, Feb 06: Mobile Food Pantry, 3:30-4:30pm @ DMHS Parking Lot
Friday, Feb 07: Spamalot Gala Opening Night, 6pm Reception, 7pm Curtain @ DMHS PAC
Principal's Message
Dear Students and Families,
I want to take a moment to reflect on one of our key schoolwide goals—increasing a-g eligibility and ensuring that all students are on track for success after high school.
At Del Mar High School, our purpose is to cultivate 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. A critical part of this mission is preparing students with the academic foundation they need for college and career pathways.
Two Weeks Left in the Grading Period!
With only two weeks remaining until the end of the grading period, this is a crucial time for students to focus on their coursework and finish strong. Quarter grades are an important checkpoint, especially for students working to improve their a-g eligibility and stay on track for graduation.
Now is the time to review progress, make up missing assignments, and seek support where needed. Every grade matters! |
Our Progress So Far With semester 1 grades finalized, we’ve reviewed our a-g eligibility data, which determines whether students are on track to meet the course requirements for UC and CSU admissions. Here’s where we stand:
While we are seeing progress in some areas, we must remain focused on increasing our overall a-g eligibility rate from 49% to 55%. This means ensuring that more students meet the necessary course requirements with a C or higher in all a-g classes.
What Students Can Do to Finish Strong
With two weeks left in the grading period, students can take the following steps to stay on track: ✅ Check Your Grades: If you earned a D or F in an a-g course, meet with your teacher or counselor to discuss options for improvement. ✅ Attend Office Hours & Tutoring: Take advantage of extra help sessions, peer tutoring, or teacher office hours to strengthen understanding and improve grades. ✅ Complete & Submit Assignments: Missing assignments can have a big impact on grades—make sure everything is turned in before the grading period closes. ✅ Stay Focused & Ask for Help: Advocate for yourself—ask questions in class, collaborate with peers, and seek support when needed.
How Families Can Support Academic Success
Parents and guardians play a critical role in helping students stay on track. Here are some ways to provide support: 📌 Review Grades Together: Check your student’s current grades and discuss a plan for any needed improvements before the grading period ends. 📌 Encourage Daily Attendance & Punctuality: Being in class and engaged is one of the biggest predictors of success. 📌 Help Prioritize Time Management: Assist your student in setting goals and managing their workload over the next two weeks. 📌 Communicate with Teachers & Counselors: If you have concerns about your student’s progress, reach out to their teachers or counselors for support. |
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Get Involved!
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CUHSD Career Expo
Campbell Union High School District Annual Career Expo is looking for individuals to table. This in-person event is a great chance to connect with high school students and recent graduates and to highlight career paths, job opportunities, internships, volunteer roles, and apprenticeship programs in your organization.
We welcome businesses and organizations to showcase career training programs and part-time opportunities that align with our students' interests.
RSVP via the following link: RSVP for Career Expo 2025 |
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Campus Cuteness
On Tuesday, January 28, we had the pleasure of hosting 8th Grade Family Night, and what an incredible evening it was! The energy on campus was electric as we welcomed our future Dons and their families, introducing them to the vibrant academic and extracurricular opportunities that await them at Del Mar.
We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout of students and families, eager to learn about our AVID program, IB offerings, athletics, student activities, and Marine Corps JROTC. It was inspiring to witness their enthusiasm as they explored what it means to be part of the Del Mar community.
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The true stars of the night, however, were our student presenters and participants. Their confidence, passion, and school spirit were on full display, and they made a lasting impression on our incoming students. Seeing them step up as leaders and role models was a powerful reminder of how much growth happens within these halls—not just academically, but personally.To all the students and staff who helped make this event such a success: thank you! Your warmth and dedication made our future Dons feel welcomed, and I have no doubt that many of them left inspired to join us in the fall.
We can’t wait to officially welcome the Class of 2029 in August, and we’re excited to see how they will shape and contribute to our school’s legacy!
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Looking Ahead
We have a strong, motivated student body, and I am confident that with focus and determination, we can increase our a-g eligibility rates and set more students up for success in college and beyond. Let’s finish this grading period strong and continue building toward our schoolwide goals.
If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your ongoing partnership in helping our students thrive.
Diana Nguyen Principal Del Mar High School |
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