Morse High School

Morse High School Unified Basketball

On January 27th, 2023 it was our "Annual" Unified Basketball game with SDHS (last time they came here was right before the shutdown)

Morse High School showed support by filling up class spots filled to be "fans in the stands."  Cheer, JROTC and the Drum Core joined in the fun.

Morse High School's staff voted for Morse to transition from a 6-period a day traditional bell schedule to a 4x4 bell schedule for the 2023-24 school year.

On a 4x4 schedule, students take 4 classes during semester 1 (Q1 and Q2) and then they take 4 different classes during semester 2 (Q3 and Q4). So instead of earning a total of 12 semester credits for an entire school year, students can earn 16 credits. Classes on a 4x4 schedule are approximately 90 minutes per period instead of approximately 60 minutes on a 6-period day schedule. 

Morse's A 4 x 4 block schedule will allow our students and teachers to receive increased instructional time. Students will be able to concentrate on only four courses per semester. Teachers will be able to work with fewer students during the semester because they typically teach fewer classes and students and teachers can prepare for fewer courses each semester. 

More information to follow. 

TIGER TALES

Player of the Year: Liz Valencia

First Team All-Eastern League: Liz Valencia & Jayla White

Second Team All-Eastern League: Belinda Diaz

Honorable Mention: Lovely Gentry

JV: 18-3; 7-0 Eastern League

Coach of the Year:

Brian Wilson

Free Online Tutoring for all students in California!

Click the link below to take advantage of this free of charge opportunity! 

California Parent School Survey

Hello Morse High families.

It is that time of the year for our parents/guardians to complete the California Parent School Survey. In past years, there has been a low number of parents who completed the survey. I am truly hoping this will NOT be the case this school year. 

This survey is brief and will only take approximately 15 minutes to complete. 

A similar survey will be given to our students and staff. The results from all surveys will be used to help Morse High School improve school safety, enhance learning supports, improve student achievement, reduce health risks that stand as barriers to learning, and improve partnerships with our parents. I do plan to share the data with our parents once I receive the results. 

Your voice DOES matter and I truly appreciate you taking the time to complete this brief survey. If you have any questions about the survey, please email Joyce Orona at jorona@sandi.net

You can click on the link to read additional information about the parent survey, or you can simply click on the link below. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, let me know and I will ensure you receive one.

Link to CA Parent Survey: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wed/ts/e5zu

Link to additional information about the CA Parent Survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QeBSatc9BVr1RxPddUiPRVjcmCK6vbh/edit

Greetings Tiger Family!!!  

Black Student Union (BSU) will be hosting a Community Cultural Event this month. 

It will take place on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4 pm in the front parking lots of the school. 

The community will be invited. There will be vendors, informational tables, food, music, and performances.

We would love all to attend!!

We want to reconnect with our community family!!!

The Wellness Center (Rm 100) is a safe, non-judgmental, inclusive space for all high school students. We cultivate a positive school climate & our students come first.

We have groups, one-on-one Wellness Check-Ins, Life Skills

Education, Student-Led Wellness opportunities, Activities (mindfulness, coping skills, exercise, art, self-care etc.), On The Go Snacks & much more.

The Wellness center offers a unique model that includes a team of highly trained FamilyYouth Partners, supervised by a licensed mental health clinician to provide: 

• Short term case management to coordinate care, and link to appropriate

      resources and services. 

• Mentoring and coaching to help families navigate through behavioral health, physical healthcare, education, child welfare, legal, and juvenile justice systems.
• Strengthening support networks for families
• Advocating for parents and caregivers by attending key meetings, such as for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and court hearings. 
• Educating the community on a variety of behavioral health topics. 

What’s Happening in the Wellness Center

Harmonium Family Youth Partner Program- Also having openings for Grief Support and Coping Skills Group. Call or Email Ms. Rasheedah to join. 619-366-6174 or rrashada@gmail.com

October is Depression Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is experiencing depression please stop by Wellness Center Rm 100 for a few tips and coping strategies. 

Support Groups are starting this month:

Anxiety, Stress Management, Grief & Community Building 

Walk-in hours are during lunch and after-school.

Any other time a pass or appointment is necessary. 

Look forward to seeing you in the Wellness Center Rm 100

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Health Office Hours (Friendly Reminders)

Open: Monday-Friday from 8 am - 4 pm

Closed: during Prep Period - 5th Period  

Go to the Main Office for Assistance 

Please send student with a pass. 

School Nurse: Kathy Tscherch (E: ktscherch@sandi.net / Extension 3050)

Health Tech: Jackie Klein (E: jklein@sandi.net / Extension 3051) 

COVID-19 Test Kits: Come by the Health office if you or your student need any at-home Rapid Antigen Test kits. Two tests/testing kit. 

Latest COVID-19 Decision Tree Update on 12/4/22 for K-12 Schools in the following link

Nurse Kathy wanted to share Mental Health Resource Card. This card was created by one of the SDSU nursing students (Christina Peterson)that works with Nurse Kathy.