News & Events
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Dear Sweetwater Community,
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, public agencies, elected officials, and community organizations in response to the unacceptable treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla by federal agents in Los Angeles. This incident does not reflect the values we hold as Americans, and we unequivocally denounce it.
We recognize the growing concern about immigration enforcement in our South Bay community. The Sweetwater Union High School District remains committed to supporting and respecting our Latino and immigrant communities. With a student population that is 70% Latino and 10% Filipino, we take pride in our binational identity and the richness it brings to our schools.
Sweetwater does not collect or maintain immigration status information. Our board policies and administrative regulations ensure staff are equipped to handle these matters with care. Our top priority is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for every student.
Living along the border gives us a unique understanding: we can uphold law and order while also demanding empathy in enforcement. Every person deserves dignity, and we call on all who enforce the law to do so with compassion.
To those who choose to protest, we urge peaceful assembly, inspired by leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez, who showed that nonviolence leads to lasting change.
Let us continue to build a community rooted in unity, diversity, and our shared commitment to justice. Together, we can rise to the challenge and uphold the democratic values that define us.
In solidarity,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Sweetwater Union High School District
Estimada Comunidad de Sweetwater,
Nos solidarizamos con nuestros vecinos, agencias públicas, funcionarios electos y organizaciones comunitarias en respuesta al trato inaceptable recibido por el Senador de los Estados Unidos, Alex Padilla, por parte de agentes federales en Los Ángeles. Este incidente no refleja los valores que sostenemos como estadounidenses, y lo condenamos de manera inequívoca.
Reconocemos la creciente preocupación sobre la aplicación de leyes migratorias en nuestra comunidad del South Bay. El Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High reafirma su compromiso de apoyar y respetar a nuestras comunidades latinas e inmigrantes. Con una población estudiantil compuesta en un 70% por estudiantes latinos y un 10% por estudiantes filipinos, nos enorgullece nuestra identidad binacional y la riqueza que aporta a nuestras escuelas.
Sweetwater no recopila ni mantiene información sobre el estatus migratorio. Nuestras políticas de la mesa directiva y reglamentos administrativos aseguran que el personal esté preparado para manejar estos asuntos con sensibilidad. Nuestra máxima prioridad es mantener un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para cada estudiante.
Vivir en la frontera nos brinda una comprensión única: podemos mantener el orden y la ley mientras exigimos empatía en su aplicación. Toda persona merece dignidad, y hacemos un llamado a todos quienes hacen cumplir la ley a que lo hagan con compasión.
A quienes eligen manifestarse, les pedimos que lo hagan de manera pacífica, inspirados en líderes como Martin Luther King Jr. y César Chávez, quienes demostraron que la no violencia conduce a un cambio duradero.
Sigamos construyendo una comunidad basada en la unidad, la diversidad y nuestro compromiso compartido con la justicia. Juntos, podemos enfrentar este desafío y defender los valores democráticos que nos definen.
Con solidaridad,
Moises G. Aguirre, Ed.D.
Superintendente
Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High -
Dear Sweetwater Community,
As a district that proudly serves a diverse student population, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for every student—regardless of immigration status.
In light of recent national developments, we want to reassure our community that our district policies strictly prohibit immigration enforcement on school campuses without a valid judicial warrant. We are also committed to protecting the confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with the law.
All school staff have been reminded of the proper procedures to follow should immigration or law enforcement officials come to a school site. Additionally, schools have access to resources such as “Know Your Rights” materials and legal support contacts to help guide and protect families. Each school will also receive “Red Cards” in English and Spanish, provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, which outline Constitutional rights in an easy-to-understand format. These cards are also available in multiple languages online. For immigration resources click here.
Thank you for your trust and partnership as we continue to uphold our values of equity, safety, and respect for all. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school principal or district office.
Best regards,
The Sweetwater Union High School District
Estimada Comunidad de Sweetwater:
En nuestro distrito, estamos orgullosos de servir a una población estudiantil muy diversa. Por eso, seguimos comprometidos en crear ambientes seguros, acogedores e inclusivos para todos nuestros estudiantes, sin importar su estatus migratorio.
Ante los eventos recientes a nivel nacional, queremos asegurarles que nuestras reglas no permiten que oficiales de inmigración entren a las escuelas sin una orden judicial válida. También cuidamos mucho la privacidad de la información de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias, como lo exige la ley.
El personal escolar ya recibió recordatorios sobre los pasos correctos a seguir si un oficial de inmigración o la policía llega a una escuela. Además, las escuelas tienen acceso a recursos como materiales de “Conozca sus Derechos” y contactos legales para ayudar a las familias. También entregaremos a cada escuela “Tarjetas Rojas” en inglés y español, proporcionadas por el Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Estas tarjetas explican los derechos constitucionales de forma sencilla, y también están disponibles en línea en varios idiomas. Para ver estos recursos, haga clic aquí: click here.
Gracias por su confianza y apoyo continuo. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, por favor comuníquese con la directora o el director de su escuela, o con la oficina del distrito.
Atentamente,
El Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High School
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Parent engagement is one of the primary goals of Sweetwater Union High School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Your feedback is critical in assessing that we are providing our parents with the necessary tools to help their child navigate their education and post-secondary plans.Click on the survey above to assist school counselors to develop parent events that meet your needs and improve our engagement with parents at each school site and across the district. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
- Your answers are confidential.
- Your answers will be combined with those of other parents. No one will be told how you answered.
- This survey is voluntary. You do NOT have to answer any question if you do not want to, but we hope you will answer as many questions as you can.
We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey.
Estimado Padre / Tutor,
La participación de los padres es uno de los objetivos principales del Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local (LCAP) del Distrito de Sweetwater Union High School. Sus comentarios son fundamentales para evaluar que estamos proporcionando a nuestros padres las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a su hijo/a a navegar en sus planes de educación y post-secundaria.Adjunto a esto hay una encuesta para ayudar a los consejeros escolares a desarrollar eventos para padres que satisfacen sus necesidades y mejoren nuestro compromiso con los padres en cada escuela y en todo el distrito. La encuesta debe tomar 10 a 15 minutos para completarse.
- Sus respuestas son confidenciales. Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otros padres. Nadie sabrá cómo respondió.
- Esta encuesta es voluntaria. Usted no tiene que responder a ninguna pregunta si no quiere, pero esperamos que responda a tantas preguntas como pueda.
Agradecemos que tome el tiempo para completar esta encuesta.
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The Sweetwater Union High School District is in its first year of transitioning to a new student information system – Infinite Campus. Transition to this system was necessitated by the sunset of support for our previous student information system. The Infinite Campus student information system will eventually provide students, families, and staff with greater functionality and real time access to grades, attendance, and other important information. While the system becomes fully operational, we have experienced difficulties with the student transcript. We had planned to have a senior transcript available at the end of the fall semester. Data transfers and validation problems occurred between the old and new systems and senior transcripts were delayed until the beginning of the second semester. However, senior and junior transcripts are now ready for students and are updated on a weekly basis. Students and/or parents can request a copy from the school counselor.
We are currently working on the sophomore and freshmen transcripts. At this time, these transcripts are available from Infinite Campus without the grade point average information. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this transition time.
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February 7th, 2017 @ Otay Ranch High School
The Sweetwater Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) has been showcasing District Science and Engineering projects since 1998, when 50 students from 6 schools participated. Since then, the SSEF has grown to 200 students with 180 projects representing 12 District schools. Through the years over 2,000 students have participated, with more than 500 going on to the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF). The 2017 SSEF will take place at Otay Ranch High School on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
