We are well into our second term of the 22-23 school year and enrollment for the ‘23-’24 school year is on the horizon. Stay up to date by visiting helixcharter.net/enroll.

Members of our staff will fly to D.C. in November to accept the National Blue Ribbon award. We look forward to speaking and sharing our story with representatives from the Department of Education and other high-performing schools around the country.

We are in the process of renewing our WASC accreditation (Western Association of School and Colleges).

During this process, we meet as a school to determine the policies and procedures that are working for us and what we could improve upon. This is generally done every 6 years and it is a huge process that involves a lot of reflection from every staff member as well as focus groups of students, parents and community members.

This is just one way that Helix continues to improve and strive for excellence.

Parent Information:

The announcements section of our homepage on our sitio web is updated daily with important information.

We have two new helpful pages on our website – a Community page that connects students with community service opportunities and a Volunteer page that connects parents with volunteer opportunities.

School will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day and during the week of Thanksgiving from Nov. 21-25.

Upcoming Events:

Family First Thursday Info Nights –

• Every Thursday night at 6 p.m., we cover a wide variety of topics that parents and students may find helpful. In November, we have a very interesting presentation on Teenage Brain Development from our very own child psychology teacher Ms. Damschen on Nov. 3 and on Nov. 17, our English Learner Advisory Committee will discuss their program. You can find the complete schedule along with zoom links by going to helixcharter.net/FamilyFirst.
• College & Career Center:

• We have a lot of great things happening in the college & career center throughout the month of November, including informational meetings about college applications and financial aid. You can find a schedule here or on the homepage of our website in our layered school calendar. Stay updated with them on their Instagram page here.

Athletics:

• CIF Playoffs – check the athletics calendar on the Helix website homepage or helixathletics.net for detailed information.

Performing Arts:

• Choir performing at Disneyland – 11/5
• Marching Band Competition at Mira Mesa High School – 11/5
• Fall Cabaret at the PAC – 11/15 & 11/16 at 7 p.m. 

– Lauren Knuth is the community relations & engagement coordinator at Helix Charter High School.