This staff report provides a review of the charter petition for renewal (“Renewal Petition”) of the International School of Monterey (“ISM”) and recommendation to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (“District”) Board of Education (“Board”).
We want to make you aware that California state law, the California Healthy Youth Act, (CHYA), requires that comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education be provided to students at least once in middle school or junior high school and once in high school, starting in grade 7. Due to COVID-19, we have incorporated CHYA instruction for the 2020-21 school year for 7th, 8th and 10th grade students. Students in 9th grade will also receive instruction (Health Smart curriculum from ETR publication) as part of their Freshman Seminar Health and Wellness course.
Marina High and Monterey High just opened Student Resource Centers to meet the needs of our students with food, clothing and supplies. Many of our students have been faced with adversity this year due to COVID-19 and the local fires. Donate today!
The federal government has updated its regulations, and families are now able to access Grab & Go Meals without having to present student's name or student ID. Students do not have to be present for families to receive meals. Students must be 18 years and under.
A Student and Parent Technical Support Line is available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 831.392.3905. We are also offering five Park-n-Learn Centers. Click headline to see locations.
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is pleased to welcome new and returning students, and families to 2020-21 school year. We know this year is certainly unique. We have appreciated your input and patience throughout the summer months as we planned for this school year. As a system we're committed to ensure that we provide the support necessary to overcome any barrier that might get in the way of your child's success.
As you know, all MPUSD schools will open the 2020-2021 school year in a Distance Learning model.
We are committed to ensuring that students continue to experience the care and commitment of our staff and the routine of daily learning, even in full Distance Learning. (Click headline to read more.)
Take two minutes to hear from Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh about the start up of the 2020-21 school year.
Last night, the Board of Education voted, on my recommendation, that the new school year start in full Distance Learning only. This decision was difficult to make as we know that the best place for students is at school. (Click headline to read more.)
