Welcome
Back!
Welcome to 2017 in GUHSD! We’re
looking forward to another great year of academic achievement as we work to
deliver a high quality education with superior opportunities for all our
students.
As you begin making plans
for the year ahead, I have included links to the adopted calendars for the
2017-2018 and 2018-19 school years. You may click here to view them.
GUHSD
Students Tour Two Local Manufacturers
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| Winners of the Design Challenge |
In December, students from Santana
(Advanced
Manufacturing, Product Innovation & Design) and Monte Vista High (Advanced
Manufacturing, Machining & Forming Technologies) participated in a tour of
two of East County’s finest manufacturing facilities, Deering Banjo in Spring
Valley and Computer Integrated Machining, Inc., in Santee. During the tours,
students observed firsthand the process of developing a product, from manufacturing
to shipping. They learned about attention to detail and producing a quality
product.
The tour was followed by a
luncheon, design challenge, industry panel and tour of Cuyamaca College, who
hosted the afternoon activities. The design challenge task was to build the
tallest freestanding structure out of pipe cleaners. During the challenge,
students were given obstacles such as not being able to use their hands, and
not being able to talk with their team. These obstacles simulated real world
obstacles that manufacturers deal with when machines go down, or they are
working overseas.
The industry panel reinforced the ability of students to
find their passion and pave their own way through hard work and dedication. The
entire day was organized by the San Diego East County Economic Development
Council in conjunction with GUHSD’s College and Career Readiness Department.
Santana’s
Annual Roller Coaster Challenge
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| A student-designed roller coaster |
AP Physics students in
teacher Stephanie Palechek’s class at Santana High School showcased student
work product and presented their individual results of the roller coaster
challenge on Tuesday, December 20.
The popular roller coaster
project had students working in teams to design and analyze the roller coaster
of the future. Students were given two months to incorporate everything they
had learned throughout the semester in this final project.
Team proposals were
presented using Google Slides and rated on how realistic the coaster was
designed. Using energy transformation concepts and numerous equations, the
teams were able to determine if their roller coaster could actually be built.
Upcoming
Event: 12th Annual East County Young Men’s Leadership Conference on 1/21
In a little over a week, Mount
Miguel High School will host its 12th Annual East County Young Men’s Leadership
Conference on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Presenters will include
esteemed educators, professionals, and college students as well as community
activists, who spend the day sharing their expertise. Workshops and breakout
sessions by prominent educators and professionals will provide an innovative
and engaging atmosphere for those in attendance.
The conference is open to
all young men in grades 6 – 12 throughout San Diego County. The goal is to
motivate, support and encourage them to effect positive change in their lives
through self-empowerment and wise decision-making. More information is
available here.
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I hope you all enjoy the three-day weekend and take some time to participate in the many Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorations occurring throughout the County.
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I hope you all enjoy the three-day weekend and take some time to participate in the many Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorations occurring throughout the County.
Dr. Tim Glover
Superintendent
