FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL POSTPONED
August 20th, 2023
First Day of School Postponed to Tuesday August 22nd
Dear San Diego Unified Families,
Out of an abundance of caution, San Diego Unified is delaying the first day of school. Our first
day of school will now be on Tuesday, August 22.
We are making this decision based on the latest storm-related information from local officials.
This storm is expected to impact our region most severely today, between 4 and 8 p.m., with
strong winds and flooding expected in some areas, along with potential power outages and road closures.
This may very well result in damage to facilities that may not become evident until
Monday morning.
Postponing the first day will allow us to assess any impacts to schools and district offices, and
ensure that we are prepared to welcome our students and families to the new school year.
As we continue to monitor the weather and the impact in our community, I remain hopeful that
the storm will continue to decrease in its intensity as it moves through our region. However,
given the uncertainty of the weather and our need to thoroughly assess any impacts to our
facilities, all schools will be closed to students on Monday, August 21.
We know the first day of school brings joy and excitement for students, families and staff. Thank
you for your understanding, and for our collective desire to have the best first day of school
possible for you, our students, and our staff.
Please take care of one another and follow emergency guidelines.
It is important that you stay connected and informed about public safety conditions in our district
and community. Consider signing up for Alert San Diego and visit the County of San Diego
website to boost your family’s preparedness for this storm or any other emergencies.
Thank you for your partnership, and stay safe.
With much love,
Dr. Lamont A. Jackson
Superintendent of Public Education
Welcome Back - First Day of School is Tuesday August 22nd
Hello Correia families,
We hope you are safe and dry on this very wet Sunday before the first day of school. As of now, it looks like Tropical Storm Hilary will pass through San Diego this evening leaving us clouds but no rain currently in the forecast for tomorrow. Unless otherwise notified by SDUSD, we look forward to welcoming our students back to Correia tomorrow Monday August 21st.
The school day starts at 8:00 AM. First bell rings at 7:55 AM. Gates will open at 7:40 AM and the cafeteria opens for breakfast opens at 7:45 AM. Students who missed orientation can pick up Welcome Packets with schedules in the Correia Quad starting at 7:40 AM. School ends at 2:45 PM. View our bell schedule.
UP-TO-DATE SHOT RECORDS NEEDED TO START SCHOOL
All students must have the required documentation needed in order to enter classes on the first day of school. All 7th graders must have verification of immunizations for:
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis - 1 dose
Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses
We want to ensure that all students start classes the first day. Unfortunately, without verification students will be held in the office or counseling center and students will be asked to call home to be picked up.
Student Drop-Off Safety
Expect traffic delays during student drop-off and pick-up during the first week of school. If you are dropping off in front of Correia please drop students on sidewalks, not in the middle of the street. PLEASE do not drop students off at the corners. We have the upper parking lot and lower parking lot available for drop-off. In addition, many parents drop off students at the back gate on Famosa (near Cleator Filed) and students walk into campus through the field. Our administrative team will be monitoring the crossing areas to support student safety. We ask that you please obey all traffic laws. Please be patient. The safety of our kids is important!
BIKES AND SKATEBOARDS - HELMETS REQUIRED!
The bike rack is located at the end of the bungalows on the lower field near the lower parking lot. Students should keep their bikes locked at all times. There will be rolling recycling bins that are used to store skateboards. Bins will be located at the main entrance. Skateboards must be labeled for identification. Students must wear a helmet to school to earn the privilege of storing a skateboard on campus. We offer this service as a courtesy to our beach community! Students who arrive late with a skateboard and/or without a helmet will lose the privilege of bringing their skateboard to school.
General Information
Our main office is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to communicate with a staff member, please check our staff webpage for email addresses. Email is the most efficient method of communication for busy parents and teachers. You may also call our main office at 619-560-4809.
Correia proudly employs two full-time counselors to support your child's well-being. If you have questions or need support please use the following information to identify your child's counselor:
Last Names A-L Jessica Moreno- jmoreno1@sandi.net
Last Names M-Z: Estella Acosta- eacosta1@sandi.net
Both counselors can also be reached by calling 619-560-4809 x3056 or 3057.
If your child must be absent from school, please call 619-560-4809 to report the absence.
Schedule Changes
As much as we try, there will be some scheduling errors. Therefore, please accept my sincerest apologies should your child be impacted. Examples of an "error" include:
Scheduled for Spanish 3-4 when a student has not taken Spanish 1-2
Scheduled for 8th grade English Language Arts when the child is a 7th grader
Scheduled for duplicate classes two physical education classes or two electives.
Should your child's schedule reflect an error similar to one of the above examples, please be assured that corrections will be made as soon as possible.
The following examples are considered "non-errors" and would require the completion of a Schedule Change Request form. Changes may take up to three weeks and may result in a total schedule change. Our site schedule involves many factors and relies on space availability and the assurance that it does not hinder another student's schedule.
Students assigned to a class taught by someone other than their "favorite" or "preferred" teacher
Students assigned to classes that don't have their "best friends" also enrolled
Students assigned to an elective class that wasn't their "first" (and maybe even not their "second") choice
We ask that students go to the classes they are assigned until we can make the necessary corrections. Our counselors and site technician are trained to handle the scheduling of students. Therefore, I respectfully request your patience as we work our way through the first few weeks of the school year toward ensuring that students are in the correct classes.
Rotating Bell Schedule
In order to provide an equitable solution to this decline, Correia's School Site Council and Governance teams voted to implement a modified rotating block schedule. This rotating schedule allows all students to experience all disciplines at equitable times throughout each week.
Correia will begin the new schedule Monday August 20th.
Interested in Middle School Sports.
SDUSD is happy to announce the continuation of the middle school sports program. This fall basketball and track & field will be offered. For more information please follow the links below:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY AUGUST 25TH
PICTURE DAY- FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th
This year our school picture company will be Jostens Photography and Yearbook. All school photos will be linked to our school yearbook (based on parent permissions). In addition, Jostens offers more affordable pricing and delivery options.
Ordering information will be sent out this week!
PE CLOTHING & LOCKS SALES
PE Uniforms are currently on sale.Correia accepts cash (small bills please & exact change is preferred) or check. The clothing and cost of items are as follows:
Performance Wear Shirt $9
Performance Wear Short $9
Standard Wear Shirt or Short $8 (Limited Sizes)
P.E. Lock: $7 (Combination padlocks are the only locks allowed on the P.E. lockers
P.E. Sweatshirt: $18
P.E. Sweatpants: $18
You are under no obligation to purchase PE clothing from Correia Middle School. Instead, you may send your child prepared to participate in PE with the following:
PLAIN (no logos or print) grey or royal blue shorts
PLAIN (no logos or print) white or grey crew neck t-shirts
PLAIN (no logos or print) sweatpants (grey or royal blue)
Students will not suit up the first week of school!
Health and Safety Updates
Most of the safety and health guidelines are similar to the end of last year. For the latest information follow this link Health and Safety Guidelines for the overall health and safety guidelines for your reference.
Food and Nutrition Services 2023-24
During the 2023-24 school year, students may choose to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost. Students will be required to use their district pin number to receive the meals. Student pins are located at the top of student schedules.
During the first two weeks of school pin entering will not be required. More info to follow once pin entering is ready for students.
For more details about the SDUSD Food and Nutrition Programs, see Universal Meals (FAQ).
PowerSchool Is Live!
Student Name: INSERT NAME
Access ID: INSERT ID
Access Password: INSERT PASSWORD
In order for you to receive all communications please verify your email address is entered correctly.
The link to the PowerSchool student and parent portal is powerschool.sandi.net/public .
STUDENT PLANNERS
All Correia students will receive a Correia Middle School Student Planner, compliments of our FODAC Association! The planner is an important tool in promoting school success. Correia teachers will provide instruction and tips for planner use during the first few weeks of school. This year, our Correia Planner Pages will be posted electronically and reviewed by teachers. These pages will include... school rules, dress code, attendance policy, and other important policies.
LABOR DAY- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
School is closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day is observed in the U.S. on every first Monday in September as a day to recognize the contributions of American workers of all industries to the U.S. economy.
Required Parent Notification of ELPAC, CAASPP, and Physical Fitness Test
SDUSD is required to inform parents of yearly testing. See the following notification in a variety of languages:
Link: Testing Notification English
Link: Testing Notification Spanish
Link: Testing Notification Tagalog
NOT ATTENDING CORREIA?
Thank you!
CORREIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: jmcdade@sandi.net
Website: correiamiddle.com
Location: 4302 Valeta Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 619-560-4809