Hello CHPrep Families,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Classes will resume on Monday, October 19, 2026, following our regular school schedule.
We hope you enjoy your long weekend!
Subject: Community Safety Advisory
Message from Principal Dr. Vargas
Dear City Heights Prep Families,
We want to make you aware that immigration enforcement activity has been reported in the surrounding community. At this time, we have no confirmed reports of such activity on our school campus.
We encourage families to stay informed, make decisions based on their individual circumstances, and contact the school with any questions.
City Heights Prep remains committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for every student, regardless of immigration status.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vargas
Principal, City Heights Prep
Attached resource: "How to identify ICE vehicles" and "Know Your Rights When Confronted By ICE"
"Effective immediately, Assembly Bill (AB) 2555 (Chapter 619, Statutes of 2026) amends
California Education Code Section 313 to require that English Learner (EL) students be
reclassified to Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) based solely on whether
they attain the threshold score on the Summative English Language Proficiency
Assessments for California (ELPAC) or the Summative Alternate ELPAC established by
the State Board of Education (SBE) for purposes of reclassification.
Reclassifying EL students based solely on English language proficiency is a significant
change that will benefit students and schools by reducing complexity and administrative
processes related to multiple criteria."
Please find attached a flyer provided by the CDE with additional information regarding AB 2555.
Hello, Panther Families!
September was filled with lots of fun and exciting moments! We were so happy to meet and connect with many of you at our Back-to-School Night and our first Movie Night, brought to you by ASB!
Now that we are in October, our students are getting ready for even more fun, learning, and excellence!
Please take a moment to review the important dates on our October calendar and mark them on your calendars:
Important October Dates:
10/02: Minimum Day
10/05–10/09: MAP Testing
10/14: Picture Day Make-Up: For staff and students who were absent on Picture Day
10/15: Great ShakeOut - Earthquake Drill
10/16: Campus Closed for Mindfulness Day
10/21: Progress Reports Mailed Home
10/22: Lunch with a Senior Fundraiser
10/23: Minimum Day
10/28: Lunch with Your Panther
Thank you, Panther Families, for your continued support! We are looking forward to another amazing month of learning, growth, fun, and Panther excellence!
Hello CHPrep Families,
This is a friendly reminder that our Lunch with Your Panther will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026!
We invite parents and families to join their child for lunch. Feel free to bring food from home or pick up your child’s favorite meal and enjoy some special time together on campus.
Please note that Middle School and High School have different lunch times:
Lunch Times:
Middle School: 12:10 PM – 12:40 PM
High School: 1:40 PM – 2:10 PM
We look forward to welcoming our CHPrep families and hope you can join us for this special lunch with your Panther!
This is a friendly reminder that, in observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you, and we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Hello CHPrep Families,
It’s that time again! Picture Day is coming up!
📸 Date: Wednesday, September 9
🕣 Time: Starting at 8:30 AM
Please ensure your student arrives on time and is dressed appropriately, following our school dress code. Students should not wear green, as it may interfere with the photo background.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the front office.
As we wrap up August, we want to keep you thinking ahead to all that September has in store! We have some great things coming up for our school community.
Don’t forget, Lunch With a Panther is tomorrow, August 26! We hope to see you there and look forward to connecting with our Panther families.
Please take a moment to review the calendar and the important dates below so you can plan ahead and stay connected with everything happening at school.
September Important Dates
09/03: Back to School Night — 5:00–6:30 P.M.
09/04: Minimum Day
09/07: School Closed for Labor Day
09/08: Deadline for Students to Sign Up for Clubs
09/09: Picture Day
09/18: Minimum Day
09/25: Free Movie Night at CHP — 7:00–9:45 P.M.
09/30: Lunch With Your Panther
Thank you for being an important part of our Panther community! We look forward to a wonderful month filled with connection, community, and opportunities to come together.
Warmly,
The Panther Team
Hello CHPrep Families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, August 26, 2026, is Lunch with Your Panther!
Families are invited to join their students on campus during their scheduled lunch period. You are welcome to bring a homemade meal or purchase food from outside and enjoy lunch together.
Lunch Times:
Middle School: 12:10 PM – 12:40 PM
High School: 1:40 PM – 2:10 PM
We look forward to welcoming our families on campus and sharing this special time together!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.
We’ve had such a great time welcoming new and returning Panthers to campus! We’re excited for the year ahead and all the wonderful memories we’ll make together.
We’re kicking off our first Lunch with Your Panther of the school year next week on Wednesday, August 26, 2026! 🎉
Lunch with Your Panther takes place on the last Wednesday of every month and is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your Panther during their school day, share a meal, and spend some quality time together. Whether you bring lunch, a special treat, or simply come to spend time with your student, your presence is what matters most! 💙
Lunch Times:
6th–8th Grade: 12:10 PM–12:40 PM
9th–12th Grade: 1:40 PM–2:10 PM
We hope you’ll join us and make our first Lunch with Your Panther of the year a special one! 🐾💙
Hello CHPrep Families,
This is a friendly reminder that this Friday, August 21, 2026, students will be released early at 12:30 p.m.
Please plan accordingly for student pickup. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you!
Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome our students to the 2026–2027 school year! We can't wait to see our returning students and meet our new students.
It's going to be a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.
📅 First Day of School: Thursday, August 13, 2026
We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a successful and rewarding one. Let's make this the best year yet, we'll see you soon!
Below please find a letter from our Executive Director
Welcome Back CHP Families and Students Fall 2026
Hello CHPrep Families,
We hope you all had a wonderful summer break!
This is a friendly reminder that the first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:30 am.
If you have any questions before the start of the school year, our office will be open August 3–7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please don't hesitate to give us a call during those hours.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!
Thank you,
We would like to remind you about our Reading and Writing Support Program, which is currently underway. The program is available Monday through Thursday, and students may attend both sessions or choose the session that best fits their needs.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to strengthen their reading and writing skills, build confidence, receive additional support, and continue making academic progress. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource.
City Heights is excited to invite you to celebrate this important milestone as our students complete middle school and prepare for high school. Join us as we recognize their hard work, growth, and achievements.
Please refer to the invitation for event details. We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎓✨
Hello CHPrep Families,
This is a friendly reminder that June 9–11, 2026, will be minimum days due to final exams. Students will be released at 12:30 PM each day.
Please also note that the last day of school is Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Thank you, and we wish all of our students the best of luck on their finals!
We are excited to offer College & Career Access Pathways (CCAP) courses in partnership with San Diego City College for the 2026–2027 school year. Through this program, students can earn transferable college credit, gain valuable college experience, and begin building their college transcript while still in high school.
The attached flyer provides important information about the CCAP program, including course offerings, benefits, student expectations, and enrollment considerations. We encourage you and your student to review the flyer carefully to determine if these opportunities are a good fit.
Please note that CCAP courses are official college courses. Grades and enrollment history become part of a student's permanent college record, so students should carefully consider the commitment required before enrolling.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Ms. Jimenez, at vjimenez@cityheightsprep.org
Thank you,
We are pleased to offer your student a seat in our Summer Learning Program as part of our Extended Learning Opportunity initiative. This program is designed for middle school students and will focus primarily on Literacy Intervention to support academic growth and success.
Program Dates:
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday
Campus Closed: Fridays
No Classes: June 19, 2026
Parents may pick up a permission slip from the school counselor.
If you have any questions, please contact your student's AVID teacher or the school counselor, Ms. Jimenez, at vjimenez@cityheightsprep.org.
We look forward to providing this valuable learning opportunity for your students this summer.
We would like to announce that this week, May 26–May 29, will be the final week for Afterschool Clubs and Tutoring.
If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Thank you
Hello CHPrep Families,
As we are approaching the end of the school year, we are requesting that all borrowed school technology be returned. This includes any Chromebooks, MiFis, or other devices checked out from the school.
We understand that some students may still need their devices for studying and completing schoolwork. However, we kindly ask that all borrowed technology be returned no later than June 8th.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.