Heritage Christian School San Diego

Weekly Newsletter

What We Leave Behind

by Pastor Eric Maggio, HCS Board Member

What we leave behind, our legacy, it’s not something we always think about but it really should be.  If you had to give your child one last piece of advice what would it be?

King David right before he died said this to his son Solomon: “‘I am about to go the way of all the earth,’ he said. ‘So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.’” (1 Kings 2:2-3)

I like that David actually tells Solomon to “act like a Man.” That makes me laugh every time I read it.  To a large extent, our culture has devalued what it means to be a man. It has even defined such a thing as an undesirable trait, but this was not always the case.

Read full article here.

Both Academy Schedules Posted

The Junior Academy and HCS Academy schedule for the 2024-2025 school year have been posted on HSL. See Academies website page for details about registration requirements.

HCS Membership Required

Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, access to HCS Academy and Junior Academy will be available only to HCS enrolled members. The "Academy Only" access level will no longer be available. This is one more benefit of being an HCS member.

Open Houses

HCS Academy

April 1 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

New Life Presbyterian Church

HCSacademy@hcssd.org

Junior Academy

April 1 & 8 | 9: 30 am - 3:00 pm

Mission Trails Church

JRacademy@hcssd.org

Both Academies will be holding two Open Houses in the coming weeks. You must RSVP for these. These are the only two dates per Academy where you can sit in on classes. This is not a drop-off event. Parents must be present. Contact the appropriate Lead to RSVP.

Academy Meet and Greets

Save the Date

HCS Academy - April 15 | 6:30 pm

New Life Presbyterian Church

Junior Academy - April 18 | 6:30 pm

Mission Trails Church

Both Academies have new teachers for next year. Come out to meet them and hear about some changes happening to both Academies for the 2024-2025 school year.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss it. No RSVP is required for this event.

Co-Op Class Day Schedules Are Now Posted on HSL

You will find the schedule for all four co-op class day campuses on HSL. Some schedules are still missing some class descriptions and will continue to fill in missing information before registration opens.

Co-Op Class Day Campuses

Bonita

Laura Walmsley and Jessica Valdez

bonitaclassday@hcssd.org

Escondido

Allison Wardrip

escondidoclassday@hcssd.org

San Diego (formerly EC)

Emily Weld

sandiegoclassday@hcssd.org

Santee (New campus for 2024-2025)

Nicole Empizo and Allissa Womack santeeclassday@hcssd.org

High School Formal

Registration Closes Today - April 1

April 16 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Calling all High School Students. Join us for a memorable evening at this year's High School Formal, The Golden Age of Hollywood! Registration is open and is $80/person until March 18th; then it increases to $90 on March 19th. Use the Learn More button to visit the website for registration, dress code requirements, song request submissions, and other important information.

San Diego Symphony Sound & Silence

Field Trip

April 19 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Students are invited to join characters Sound and Silence on an interactive journey across the universe exploring answers to the question: What is music? Students will meet the musicians, sing along and play along with the orchestra, and listen to contrasting works by some of history’s greatest composers. Geared towards grades 3-5. All welcome. Registration closes 4/17/24

Train Ride & Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

April 23 | 10:15 am - 12:45 pm

The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum invites you and your students to travel back in time aboard 1930s vintage passenger cars to explore the rich railroad history and beautiful scenery of San Diego county. After the train ride enjoy over 90 pieces of equipment on display for your students to see, feel, and experience. Bring you lunch for a picnic after the museum. Registration closes 4/22/24

Graduation Registration

Is Now Open

ALL class of 2024 seniors must register to graduate even if they are not planning on participating in the Graduation Ceremony. This is the way you will receive your diploma. This is the only form you will be filling out for all things related to graduation, diplomas, graduation program details, ordering graduation items, etc. The deadline to fill out this form is April 15th.

You must log into your HSL account to complete this form. It is found under Events/Senior Events: Graduation Registration

Senior Swing Dance

(Rescheduled from January)

April 30 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Come and join your fellow seniors for a 50's 50s-style swing dance! This event was rescheduled from January. Visit the Monthly Senior Social Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/28/24.

Class of 2024

Senior Dinner

May 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Senior Dinner is a special time between the seniors and their parents. Held as a casual event over dinner, senior parents are able to give a short, public blessing to their seniors. Seniors are also welcome to write a thank you letter to their parents, and read it aloud or share privately. Catered by Ranch Events. Visit the Senior Events website page for details and registration. Registration closes 4/29/24.

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Fastweb isn't just for scholarships. They provide students and their parents with helpful information to help them navigate their educational journeys– from college or trade school, throughout college and/or graduate school, and into career.

1. Vikki Grieshaber (field trips, front desk-work permits/driver's ed docs, general info, RaiseRight, library)

2. Tracy West (billing)

3. Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Class Day concerns)

4. Lilia Sepulveda (school calendar, website, newsletter, social media, podcast, school merch)

5. Vicki Stormoen (principal)

6. Emmie Palacios (events, yearbook)

7. Judy Beckmann (clubs)