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Thursday, January 15, 2015

January 2015 Message from the Superintendent

3 Things to Know for the New Year

2015 promises to be a year of new initiatives, partnerships, and continued educational excellence at CUSD.

Here are three things to be aware of in the new year:

IB Task Force

The Board has formed an IB (International Baccalaureate) Task Force to look into the possible expansion of the IB program in CUSD. Jefferson Elementary School has offered a successful IB program since 2003, The Task Force plans to undertake a parent interest survey, conduct IB school visits to several schools in Vista, and outline a possible professional development plan for teachers at IB schools. They will also explore potential business and city partnerships and funding sources. The Task Force will present their findings to the Board at the March Board meeting.

MiraCosta College Winter Semester (MCCflyer)

A new semester of MiraCosta College courses begins the week of January 20 at Sage Creek High School. Students can study art, biology, film, Spanish, and more. CUSD students can earn high school and college credits at the same time, and high school students don’t have to pay MiraCosta’s enrollment fees. Courses are open to the community.

Open Enrollment Window (Enrollment/Intradistrict Transfer Flyer)
It’s Enrollment and Transfer time in CUSD.

High School Selection Window: January 5 to 30, 2015  It’s time for all 8th grade students to determine and declare which of CUSD’s first-rate high schools they wish to attend--Carlsbad High School or Sage Creek High School. Also, if currently enrolled high school students want to transfer to the other high school, this is their opportunity to apply. High school selection form here.

Elementary and Middle School Window: January 1 to March 31, 2015  CUSD has an Open Enrollment Policy. Select the excellent CUSD school that is right for your child. For students who wish to apply to attend a different school, please check the attached information.

Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration  Come and visit your local schools, meet your child’s teachers, and register for kindergarten or TK. Kindergarten Roundup (for the families of students turning five on or before September 1, 2015) and Transitional Kindergarten Roundup (for the families of students turning five between September 2 and December 2, 2015) will be held at each site prior to March 31. Click here for schools and dates.


Wishing the entire CUSD community a happy and healthy 2015!