Upcoming News & Events
Here’s the latest news, updates, school board meetings and events happening at HSHMC.
Board Approved Student Covid-19 Vaccination Plan
1/13/2022 - Board Approved Student Vaccination Plan Background: On 10/31/21, The HSHMC Board of Directors passed a vaccination mandate plan designed to add to the safety and welfare of our students, staff and community. The plan has been highly successful in obtaining a vaccination rate of 99% for students who attend campus programming. There is now a need to update that plan to respond to CDC recommendations for booster shots. CDC reports that studies show after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus and the ability to prevent infection with variants may decrease over time and due to changes in variants. And that the recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. Policy Update: Students eligible for COVID 19 Booster Shots must receive those shots as determined by current CDC eligibility guidelines. This policy will be updated in response to any changes in CDC guidelines that affect vaccinations and boosters. Students must provide documentation of the Booster shot. Students will be given a grace period of 30 days from when their eligibility begins to allow time to schedule appointments. Currently eligible students will need to show documentation on or before March 1, 2022. Families are encouraged to use the health provider of their choice and should know the booster shots are available at several local pharmacies. In addition, HSHMC will attempt to regularly schedule and post any on site vaccination clinics that will be available for students, families and community members. Students may apply for exemptions or conditional admission (see Board Policy 10/12/21 for criteria). Students who are unable to comply with this policy will not be permitted on campus and families should seek enrollment at another school. The school will work diligently to update and inform students and families of their vaccination status as it pertains to this policy. Board Approved Student Covid-19 Vaccination Plan After inviting and receiving public comment today and an extended discussion, our HSHMC Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve the Required Student COVID 19 Vaccination Plan. Thank you to those who took the time to speak to our board to voice your opinions. At HSHMC, we have always been committed to the safety, health and well-being of our students, their families, and our local community. It is because of this commitment that we have decided to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all HSHMC students 12 years and older. By November 15, all students will be required to have their first shot administered, unless they have a qualified exemption. By January 1, 2022, all HSHMC students will be required to show proof of vaccination to be permitted on campus, unless they have a qualified exemption. Students without the vaccine may still participate in our independent study program. The complete plan and timeline is available on our website. The first step to the plan is as follows: By November 15 Vaccination clinic at HSHMC for those needing 1st or 2nd doses [...]
Weekly Bulletin – October 11, 2021
October 11th, 2021- Weekly School Bulletin As you may have seen posted on our website, we are very excited that our Board of Directors will be reviewing a proposed required student vaccination plan at its board meeting this Tuesday, October 12 at 10:00 am. Our board meetings are open to the public. The link to the board meeting along with the agenda and documents can be found on our website here. If you want to register for public comment, please use this link to register for public comment. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes. Together, we can reach peak immunity at HSHMC! There is a HOSA meeting this Thursday at 11:00 am in the lecture hall for any students in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade interested in joining our HOSA team. HOSA, or Health Occupations Students of America is a career and technical student organization for students planning to pursue health professions. If you have questions please contact the school at 619-528-9070, or email me any time at sjohnson@hshmc.org. Have a great week. Thank you.
October 12, 2021 Board Meeting
Here is the Zoom link to attend our October 12, 2021 board meeting at 10 am: Join Zoom Meeting https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/89284992580 Meeting ID: 892 8499 2580 Passcode: Board If you would like to register for public comment, please fill out the form below. Remember, public comment is limited to 2 minutes. Public Comment Registration Link
Weekly Bulletin – October 4, 2021
October 4th, 2021- Weekly School Bulletin As you may have heard, school districts across the region are responding to the need to clarify student vaccination plans. Recently the two largest school districts in the State made plans to ensure the vaccination of all eligible students as a condition to attend on-campus learning. HSHMC’s student vaccination plan will be on the agenda at its next school board meeting. It is in all our interests that every eligible San Diegan get vaccinated. To support this, we have scheduled three vaccination clinics here at HSHMC with Sharp HealthCare, the first of which is tomorrow, Monday, October 4 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It is not too late to make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov. Walk-ins are also welcome and encouraged if you cannot make an appointment. Two more clinics have been set up as well on October 25 and November 15 for both 1st and 2nd doses. Please come and get vaccinated. As always we strongly recommend you contact your physician if you have any health concerns or questions regarding vaccination safety. If your child is already fully vaccinated, please remember to provide the school with a copy of the vaccination card for our records. This Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 pm is our Virtual Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night. All are welcome, however this session will be geared towards our current 12th grade students and their parents as we focus on the fall college application process and financial aid. The link for the session will be located on our website and the email part of this message. We will hold a second College Knowledge Night in the Spring for families of our juniors. College Knowledge Night (Password: college) Your child’s health and wellness are very important to us. HSHMC is committed to supporting the mental and emotional wellness of our students as these barriers can impact student success. Access to community pupil mental health services and resources is made available through our website. If you have questions please contact the school at 619-528-9070, or email me any time at sjohnson@hshmc.org. Have a great week. Thank you
Weekly Bulletin – September 27, 2021
September 27th, 2021- Weekly School Bulletin This Wednesday, September 29 at 5:00 pm is our first Virtual Parent Advisory Group meeting of the year. We hope to increase our membership each year and invite you to join this wonderful group of parents partnering with us to make HSHMC the best school in the universe. Our Parent Advisory Group helps to plan programs and activities that support our HSHMC students and families. If you would like to attend, please join us using the link on our website. https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/85822899664 Meeting ID: 858 2289 9664 This Wednesday at lunch there is a college information meeting for seniors to help them start the application process for CSU and UC schools and the FAFSA which opens on October 1st. Our Virtual College Knowledge night for families is on October 6 at 5:30 pm. Our free trip for students to Knott’s Berry Farm is scheduled for Saturday November 13 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Students must be fully vaccinated and have turned in proof to HSHMC. For students to reserve their spot, they need to pick up a permission slip from the front desk and return it along with proof of vaccination. If you have already turned in a copy of their card, we have that on file. It’s not too late to get vaccinated! Sharp HealthCare will be here on campus October 4 from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. The clinic is open to all HSHMC students, families and community members 12 years and older. Make an appointment now at MyTurn.ca.gov. Walk-ins are welcome but for the least amount of wait-time, please make an appointment. Two more clinics have been set up as well on October 25 and November 15. Each year HSHMC families are required to complete an Income Eligibility Form (similar to the lunch application). By completing the form you are taking part in an important process that that helps us secure critical funding so we can continue to meet the needs of all our students and families. If we have not yet received the form for your family, a notice with a link to the form was sent to your email. If you have more than one student at HSHMC, only one form is required. If you have questions please contact the school at 619-528-9070, or email me any time at sjohnson@hshmc.org. Have a great week. Thank you
Weekly Bulletin – September 20, 2021
September 20th, 2021- Weekly School Bulletin Calling all HSHMC parents/guardians! Next Wednesday, September 29 at 5:00 pm is our first Virtual Parent Advisory Group meeting of the year. We hope to increase our membership each year and invite you to join this wonderful group of parents partnering with us to make HSHMC the best school in the universe. Our Parent Advisory Group helps to plan programs and activities that support our HSHMC students and families. If you would like to attend, please join us using the link on our website. https://hshmc.zoom.us/j/85822899664 Meeting ID: 858 2289 9664 Passcode: Parents For those of you who have not yet been vaccinated, we are excited to share that we have set up 3 more vaccination clinics with Sharp HealthCare here on campus at HSHMC. The first clinic is on October 4 from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. The clinic is open to all HSHMC students, families and community members 12 years and older. Make an appointment now at MyTurn.ca.gov. Walk-ins are welcome but for the least amount of wait-time, please make an appointment. If your child is already fully vaccinated, please remember to provide the school with a copy of the vaccination card for our records. Feel free to take a picture of the card and email it to gortega@hshmc.org, mail it in, or drop it by. Any way that is easiest for you to get it to us as soon as possible. In addition to our weekly Covid testing on Tuesdays, we are now also Covid testing students when they return to school after an absence. If your child needs to be absent for any reason, please call the school at 619-528-9070 to report the absence. Save the date for our Virtual Parent Advisory College Knowledge Night scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 pm. All are welcome, however this session will be geared towards our current 12th grade students and their parents as we focus on the fall college application process and financial aid. The link for the session will be located on our website. We will hold a second College Knowledge Night in the Spring for families of our juniors. If you have questions please contact the school at 619-528-9070, or email me any time at sjohnson@hshmc.org. Have a great week. Thank you