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Helix Charter High SchoolA California Distinguished School, 2001 & 20097323 University Avenue La Mesa, CA 91942(619)644-1940 www.helixcharter.netBACK PAGESCHOOL MAPP A R E N THANDBOOK2009-2010Quick Referenceattendance line ... page 8bell schedules.. page 5school calendar .. page 6test dates .. page 13staff contact numbers .. page 16Produced by Helix Charter PTSA

Helix Highlander PledgeHelix Highlander PledgeHelix is a college preparatory charter high school dedicated tosupporting each student in the attainment of his or her highestacademic potential. The educational focus is designed to fostereach individual’s capacity for self-development and personalresponsibility that will prepare students for success in college,career, and adult life. Helix recognizes that a student’s educationis a responsibility shared by school and family during the entireperiod the students spends in school.As faculty and staff we pledge to:• Create a welcoming environment for students, parents and communitymembers;• Provide a safe campus and a classroom climate of mutual respect;• Clearly delineate course expectations, competencies and standards,instructional goals, and grades to students and parents, providing ampleopportunities for students to complete course work and competencies tostandard;• Provide motivating and interesting learning experiences for students, usinga variety of teaching methods in the classroom which support the HelixExit Results;• Address the individual needs of each student and effectively facilitatestudent learning;• Communicate with parents / guardians regularly through telephone, letters,parent-teacher conferences, open houses, community-based meetings,updated web sites or home visits;• Provide parents with support to help develop parenting skills whichemphasize the importance of education and learning, provide strategies andtechniques for assisting students with learning activities at home and/orprograms, family practices and student learning and development;• Provide the opportunity for parental involvement in school decisionmakingthrough Restructuring and other avenues.As a student I pledge to:• Attend school daily, with all necessary materials, prepared to work andengage in learning;• Be tobacco, drug, and alcohol free at school;• Complete coursework and course competencies to standard, retake coursesfailed which are necessary for graduation, and complete work necessary tobring incomplete grades to passing;• Uphold the Helix Behavior and Dress Codes, along with the academichonesty and integrity policies;• Attend summer registration, use Helix academic support when needed orassigned;• Maintain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or above.As a parent/guardian, I :• Attend the summer registration conferences and other requestedconferences;• Provide accurate and updated contact information (changed phone numbers,address, etc.);• Contact Helix regarding any concerns about my son / daughter;• Support the Helix Behavior and Dress Code;• Ensure my son / daughter has a home environment which supports studentacademic success by providing a healthy diet and adequate sleep, and bylimiting outside school responsibilities (i.e., work hours);• Ensure my son / daughter is at school on time every day;• Ensure my son / daughter attends school free of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol;• Support student activities through Helix PTSA membership and/orinvolvement;• Volunteer, attend school activities, participate in parent visitation dayswhenever possible;• Participate in community-based, parent-teacher forums or periodic homevisits.34

Bell ScheduleMon/Tue/Thu/Fri SchedulePeriod 0 7:00 AM - 7:45 AMPeriod 1 7:50 AM - 9:23 AMPeriod 2 9:28 AM - 11:01 AMPeriod 3 11:14 AM - 12:47 PMLunch 12:47 PM - 1:17 PMPeriod 4 1:22 AM - 2:55 PMPeriod 5 3:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday SchedulePeriod 0 7:00 AM - 7:45 AMAll Teacher Mtg 7:50 AM - 8:10 AMTUTORIAL 1 8:15 AM - 8:55 AMTUTORIAL 2 8:55 AM - 9:35 AMPeriod 1 9:40 AM - 10:40 AMPeriod 2 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMAdvisory 11:50 AM - 12:10 PMLunch 12:10 PM - 12:45 PMPeriod 3 12:50 PM - 1:50 PMPeriod 4 1:55 PM - 2:55 PMPeriod 5 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMMinimum Day SchedulePeriod 1 7:50 AM - 8:58 AMPeriod 2 9:03 AM - 10:10 AMPeriod 3 10:15 AM - 11:20 AMPeriod 4 11:25 AM - 12:35 PMLunch 12:35 PM - 12:50 PMPeriod 5 12:50 PM - 11:58 PMFinal Exam Days Schedule1st Day of ExamsTesting Period 1 7:50 AM - 9:47 AMPeriod 2 9:52 AM - 10:24 AMBreak 10:24 AM - 10:31 AMTesting Period 3 10:36 AM - 12:33 PMPeriod 4 12:38 PM - 1:10 PMTesting Period 5 1:15 AM - 3:12 PM2nd Day of ExamsPeriod 1 7:50 AM - 8:22 AMTesting Period 2 8:27 AM - 10:24 AMBreak 10:24 AM - 10:31 AMPeriod 3 10:36 AM - 11:08 AMTesting Period 4 11:13 AM - 1:10 PMTesting Period 5 no classSchool Calendar 2009-2010August 10 School Begins - FIrst day of Quarter 1Term 1 19 Back to School Night 26 Parent Shadow DaySeptember 7 Labor Day Holiday - No School 14 Progress Reports Due- Quarter 1 16 Athletic Eligibility Determined 19 SATURDAY-Parent ConferencesOctober 8,9 Final Exam Schedule -Quarter 1 10 Intersession 12 First day of Quarter 2 19 Staff Development Day - No SchoolNovember 9 Progress Reports Due - Quarter 2 11 Veteranʼs Day - No School; Athletic Eligibility Determined 23-27 Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDecember 17,18 Final Exam Schedule - Quarter 2 21 Intersession 22 Athletic Eligibility Determined 22-31 Winter Break - Final Grades DueJanuary 1-11 Winter BreakTerm 2 12 Staff Development Day - No School 13 First Day of Quarter 3 18 Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School 20 Back to School Night 27 Parent Shadow DayFebruary 12 Lincoln Day - No School 15 Washington Day - No School 16 Progress Reports Due - Quarter 3 18 Athletic Eligibility Determined 27 SATURDAY-Parent ConferencesMarch 18,19 Final Exam Schedule -Quarter 3 22 Intercession; Athletic Eligibility Determined 23-31 Spring Break - No SchoolApril 1-2 Spring Break - No School 5 First Day of Quarter 4 ALL MONTH Star TestingMay 3 Progress Reports Due - Quarter 5 Athletic Eligibility Determined 12 Spring Fling 25,26 Senior Boards - Minimum Day 31 Memorial Day - No SchoolJune 3 Senior Awards 9,10 Final Exam Schedule - Quarter 4 11 Intersession 15 Summer School Begins 16 Summer Registration BeginsSee General Information for Helix Governing Board, Helix RestructuringCommittee and PTSA Board meeting dates and times.Watch the Daily Bulletin for calendar updates.5 6

Did you know ....... Helix emphasizes college preparation?... Helix has the highest graduation requirements in the county?... beginning with the class of 2011, graduating from Helix ensurescompletion of current admission requirements to theUC/CSU systems?... Helix has the highest percentage in the Grossmont Union HighSchool District of students completing the courses requiredfor UC/CSU admission? (per the California Dept. of Education - Dataquest)... Helix has been named a 2009 Distinguished School?... Helix has a 97.9% graduation rate?(per the California Dept. of Education - Dataquest)... 88% of Helix’s class of 2008 stated plans to attend college?... Helix was named by US News & World Report as one of the top505 schools in the nation in 2008?... 90% of Helix sophomores passed the English-Language Arts portionof the California High School Exit Exam on their first attemptthis year?... 92% of Helix sophomores passed the Math portion of the CaliforniaHigh School Exit Exam on their first attempt this year?... Helix has shown dramatic gains in student achievement in all studentgroups since becoming a charter school?General InformationATTENDANCETo report a student’s absence call (619)644-1940:ext. 231 for 9th & 10th gradesext. 232 for 11th & 12th gradesStudents with more than 5 non-attendance days in any quarter willautomatically FAIL a course unless students arrange to make up excessabsences in BMA or with their teachers. See Student Handbook or Helixwebsite for attendance policies. Schedule appointments outside of schoolhours to prevent absences.BOOKS AND EQUIPMENTStudents are responsible for any books or equipment issued to them. Fineswill result from lost or damaged books or equipment. If you locate anylibrary books, textbooks or equipment belonging to Helix, please return themto school. If a fine has been paid, it will be refunded.BUS PASSESYouth bus passes are available at any local grocery store. There arediscounted passes for students on an IEP. For more information call(619)233-3004.CAREER CENTERA career counselor is available in room 201 to assist student with careerexplorations, counseling, college information, financial aid and scholarships.The Career Center is open 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.Information includes:• Academic Advisor offices for 10, 11 & 12th grades• Book Fine List• College Representative Meetings• College Information/College Catalogs• Scholarship Information• PSAT, SAT and ACT testing applications• Career / Military Information• Work Experience / Youth Employment / Work PermitsWork permits are required by law for all students under 18who are employed. Permits must be renewed each year. Once a studenthas a job, they must apply for a work permit from the Career Center.During summer permits are obtained from the ROP Center at 924 EastMain St, El Cajon.7 8

General Information (continued)CHARTER GOVERNING BOARDSee page 22 for Board member and meeting information.CONSTRUCTIONThe campus is under an extensive modernization program thanks to Props Hand U. Great care is taken to ensure student safety at all times. Althoughconstruction is done during school hours, the contractors work withadministration to provide the least possible interruption and impact to thestudents.DRESS & BEHAVIOR CODESRefer to the Helix website or Student Handbook for specific Dress andBehavior codes. As a reminder there are no warnings. All confiscated headgear will not be returned until the end of the year, ID’s must be visible abovethe waist. No electronic devices (IPods, cell phones, MP3, etc) during class.Confiscated devices can be picked up by parent in one week. Arriving morethan 10 minutes late to lock out = period truancy. Any questions regardingHelix policies contact your Grade Level Principal.FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAMProvided to families who meet income eligibility. Applications are availablefrom your Grade Level Secretary.GRADESProgress reports are sent 9 weeks into each quarter. Report cards are mailedat the end of each quarter. Parents and students can access current gradesthrough the Helix website. At the Helix home page, click on the tab “On LineGrades”. This links to Webgrader where you can login (logins and passwordsare issued at the beginning of each school year). Any questions, contact yourGrade Level Team.HEALTH OFFICEStudent’s feeling ill are encouraged to go to the Health Office for assessment.If it is determined the student should go home, the appropriate adult will becalled and paperwork processed. Medication is only dispensed through theHealth Office. State Law requires medical forms be completed at thebeginning of each school year. Any questions, contact the Health Office atext. 271.General Information (continued)HELIX FOUNDATIONThe Foundation’s mission is to raise funds, promote Helix, preserve Helixtraditions, and actively solicit the support of the community. Informationabout the Foundation and its programs can be found on the Helix home pageunder “Alumni”, or by contacting Jim Arnaiz at ext. 182.HELIX SUPPORT CENTERThe Helix Support Center is staffed by credentialed school social workers.They are mental health professionals trained to provide services related tostudents’ social and emotional adjustment to school, family and community.They work with students, their families and school personnel to determinewhat services would help most in their situations, and assist the family inmaking these connections. If your student or family needs assistance, pleasecontact our staff at ext. 227.LIBRARYHelix Library offers extended hours for student use. Library resourcesinclude student computers, online and print research materials and afterschooltutorial support. For hours, check the Helix website.PARENT COMMUNICATIONSThere are a number of ways to stay informed about the activities andprograms at Helix. The school website, www.helixcharter.net, provides linksto class website, athletics and school programs. On the Home Page parentswill find the “Daily Bulletin” which announces daily information aboutactivities and schedules. Additionally, the Helix PTSA produces a monthlynewsletter with school wide information as well as specific focus on gradelevels. The newsletter is available on-line at the PTSA link which is foundunder the Student/Parent tab on the Helix Home Page. Copies are alsoavailable in the school’s front office. Additionally Helix utilizes an automaticphone calling system to notify parents of student absences not cleared andany emergency situations.9 10

General Information (continued)General Information (continued)PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCESParents are encouraged to call or email teachers to discuss student work.Back to School Nights for both terms provide parents an overview of classcontent and student performance expectations. Saturday Parent Conferencesare held for both terms and give parents, teachers and students theopportunity to meet and review student progress. Dates for both events canbe found on the school calendar on page 6.PHONE MESSAGES TO STUDENTSClass will not be interrupted to deliver a phone message to a student except inthe case of an emergency. If there is an emergency, the parent or guardianmay call the student’s Grade Level Principal’s office, state the nature of theemergency, and if approved, we will deliver the message as soon as possible.Please do not call your student’s cell phone during class.QUARTER SYSTEMImplemented in 1996, the quarter system has reduced class sizes with mostclasses meeting 90 minutes each day. Classes are scheduled in a semesterallowing students more focused instruction. It also provides greaterflexibility to assist students that require additional support to pass classes.RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEEThis committee guides changes at the school with teacher, parent, communityand student representation. Open meetings are generally held on the secondTuesday of the month. Check the Daily Bulletin for location and times.Parents are encouraged to attend. For questions or additional information,contact the Chair, Julie Damschen at ext. 334 or jdamsch@helixcharter.net.SAFETYHelix works continually with students, staff and local organizations to ensurethe safety of everyone on campus. The following are just a few ways that wework towards that goal:• All students and staff are required to wear I.D. badges when on campus.All visitors are required to sign in and out in the front office and where avisitors’ badge.• All students and staff who park on campus are required to have vehicleplacards.• Staff receives annual training on child abuse issues and the reporting ofsuspected abuse.• Staff receives ongoing ethics training.• Staff receives ongoing training to understand and meet the needs of theHelix grown diverse population. Peer mediation, conflict resolution andmediation training occurs yearly.• Staff coordinates drills and responses with local law enforcement andemergency response organizations through our School Resource Officer.• Staff regularly coordinates with the District and Contractors insuringstudent safety during construction.• Regular reviews internet security procedures.If you have any questions regarding campus and student safety, please directyour call to your Grade Level Principal.Help us keep Helix safe. Call if you hear about possible fights, threats,drugs, weapons or dangerous activities on or off campus. (619)644-1940,ext. 290. This line is reviewed by the School Resource Officer. If requested,your call will remain anonymous and confidential.SCRIPYou can support the Helix Foundation as well as save money for legitimateschool expenses such as the cost of athletics or extra curricular activities.Scrip, which is used like gift cards, can be purchased at the school office onscheduled days. Check the Parent Section on the Daily Bulletin for dates,times and contact information.11 12

General Information (continued)TEST DATES FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONSThe PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered on Saturday October 17,2009 at Helix. Students planning to attend college should take this test.Check websites for registration deadlines.Applications for SAT I and SAT Subject Tests can be obtained at theCareer Center or online at www.collegeboard.com.October 10, 2009 October 18, 2009 November 7, 2009November 8, 2009 December 5, 2009 December 6, 2009January 23, 2010 January 24, 2010 March 13, 2010March 14, 2010 May 1, 2010 May 2, 2010June 5, 2010 June 6, 2010Apply online for the ACT at www.act.org. Test Dates:September 12, 2009 October 24, 2009 December 12, 2009February 6, 2010 April 10, 2010 June 12, 2010Students applying for admission for the fall term to UC or CSU systemsmust complete all college testing by November of their Senior year.Finance Aid workshops for students and parents are held yearly to assistin completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Watch the Daily Bulletin and Newsletter for workshop dates or contact yourGrade Level Academic Advisor.TUTORIALSWednesday mornings are schedule to provide tutoring opportunities forstudents. In addition, students are encouraged to make appointments withtheir teachers to schedule extra tutoring time when needed. Somedepartments, such as Math, also provide extended tutoring hours afterschool. Students should check with their teachers for specific tutoringtimes.Wednesday Morning TutorialsTutorial I 8:15-8:55 am Social Science, English, Art,Technology, Performing ArtsTutorial II 8:55-9:30 am Business, Science, Special Ed,Math, Foreign Language, PEAll students are required to take ExL (study hall) their Freshman year.Students who are struggling in core classes or are below a 2.0 GPA will beassigned to a study hall during their Sophomore, Junior and Senior years.To further help in a student’s success at Helix, Intercession, 5th Period andSummer School are offered to make up incomplete or failing classes.13Grade Level Teams12th Grade - Class of 2010Principal Paula Ann Trevino ext. 122 patrev@helixcharter.netCounselor Mark Faulk ext. 142 mfaulk@helixcharter.netAcad. Adv. Yolanda Orozco ext. 199 yorozco@helixcharter.netSecretary Joan Urich ext. 123 jurich@helixcharter.netClass Adv. Jaime Kahler ext. 207 jkahler@helixcharter.net11th Grade - Class of 2011Principal Kevin Osborn ext. 241 kosborn@helixcharter.netCounselor Kathy Gunion ext. 146 kgunion@helixcharter.netAcad. Adv. Renee Milburn ext. 259 rmilburn@helixcharter.netSecretary Linda Sullivan ext. 152 lsulliv@helixcharter.netClass Adv.10th Grade - Class of 2012Principal Joshua Stepner ext. 127 jstepn@helixcharter.netCounselor Kris Irving ext. 147 kirving@helixcharter.netAcad. Adv. Frank Theroux ext. 136 ftherou@helixcharter.netSecretary Vicky Rodriguez ext. 145 vrodrig@helixcharter.netClass Adv. Lloyd Sabin ext. 397 lsabin@helixcharter.net9th Grade - Class of 2013Principal Elena Christian ext. 125 echrist@helixcharter.netCounselor Arica Villegas ext. 144 avilleg@helixcharter.netAcad. Adv. Danika Markey ext. 143 dmarkey@helixcharter.netSecretary Lisa Cooper ext. 124 lcooper@helixcharter.netClass Adv. Dianne Damschen ext. 207 ddamsch@helixcharter.net14

Department Chairs Telephone Directory: 644-1940Art ..... Tina Colera ..... ext. 317ASB ..... .....Athletics ..... Damon Chase ..... ext. 524Business ..... Larry Rinehart ..... ext. 556Computers ..... Matt Guarnotta ..... ext. 333Counseling ..... Kris Irving ..... ext. 147English ..... Dan Baits ..... ext. 361Foreign Language ..... Shelly Pool ..... ext. 284Home Economics ..... Beth Leighton ..... ext. 390Industrial Technology ..... Renee Ackerman ..... ext. 344Library ..... Christina Potter ..... ext. 162Math ..... Jeff Babbitt ..... ext. 563PE ..... Rick Ash ..... ext. 371Performing Arts ..... Gregg Osborn ..... ext. 366Science ..... Colleen Robinson ..... ext. 381Social Science ..... Richard Sutton ..... ext. 389Special Ed ..... Nancy Prescott ..... ext. 175Grossmont District NumbersDistrict Office..... 644-8000 Grossmont ...... 668-6000Special Ed.......... 644-8115 Monte Vista ....... 660-9902Transportation... 644-8186 Mt. Miguel......... 644-8400Chaparral.......... 258-3740 Santana............. 448-5500El Cajon............ 401-4300 Steel Canyon..... 660-7100El Capitan......... 443-1081 Vahalla............... 593-5300Granite Hills ...... 593-5500 West Hills.......... 956-0400Adult School ...... 644-3555ASB ...... ext. 243Athletics (Director) ...... ext. 524AVID ...... ext. 386Band ...... ext. 351Book Clerk ...... ext. 148Cafeteria ...... ext. 171Career Center ...... ext. 148Cheer ...... ext. 390Choir ...... ext. 356Drama/Speech ...... ext. 366Duplicating ...... ext. 291Executive Director ...... ext. 111ExL/Tutoring ...... ext. 235Finance Office ...... ext. 455Fling/School Paper ...... ext. 327HOP Office ...... ext. 375Library ...... ext. 162Little Theater ...... ext. 355Lockout ...... ext 451Journalism ...... ext. 327Maintenance ...... ext. 156Manager, School Facilities ...... ext. 151Nurse ...... ext. 271Police Officer (Campus) ...... ext. 290Pool Deck ...... ext. 181Psychologist ...... ext. 421Senior Projects ...... ext. 359Social Worker ...... ext. 227Special Education ...... ext. 441Speech Therapist ...... ext. 431Student Store ...... ext. 208Title I Coordinator ...... ext. 127Weight Room ...... ext. 378Work Experience ...... ext. 378Yearbook ...... ext. 34115 16

Telephone Directory: 644-1940 Telephone Directory: 644-1940Name Ext. emailAckerman, Rennee 344 rackerm@helixcharter.netAgundes, Tony 343Allsup, Sara 561 sallsup@helixcharter.netAnderson, Amy 357 aanders@helixcharter.netArnaiz, Jim 182 jarnaiz@helixcharter.netAsh, Rick 371 rash@helixcharter.netAsimos, Gifford 165 gasimos@helixcharter.netBabbitt, Jeffrey 563 jbabbit@helixcharter.netBaits, Dan 361 dbaits@helixcharter.netBarkett, Zack 242 zbarket@helixcharter.netBerg, Robert 204 rberg@helixcharter.netBerray, Michele 507 mberray@helixcharter.netBlock, Leanna 212Britschigi, Ken 151 kbritsc@helixcharter.netBrown, Larry 372 lbrown@helixcharter.netByrd, Debra 384 dberg@helixcharter.netCarroll, Jim 272 jcarroll@helixcharter.netCaryl, Misty 179Cassady, Brennan 714Cech, Rosie 148 rcech@helixcharter.netChadwick, Ted 708Chase, Damon 524 dchase@helixcharter.netChristian, Elena 125 echrist@helixcharter.netChurch, Sharon 112 schurch@helixcharter.netColera, Tina 317 ccolera@helixcharter.netCollins, Marc 197 mcollin@helixcharter.netCollis, Earlene 170 ecollis@helixcharter.netCook, James 331 jcook@helixcharter.netCooper, Lisa 124 lcooper@helixcharter.netCrabtree, Peggy 192 pcrabtr@helixcharter.netCrescitelli, Rachel 198Dagman, Barbara 396 bdagman@helixcharter.netDamschen, Dianne 205 ddamsch@helixcharter.netDamschen, Julie 334 jdamsch@helixcharter.netDartland, Chris 340 cdartla@helixcharter.netDiaz, Kate 221 kdiaz@helixcharter.netDolphin, Amanda 209 adolphi@helixcharter.netEstrada-Burciaga, Gabby 231Ewing, Michael 164 mewing@helixcharter.netFaulk, Mark 142 mfaulk@helixcharter.netFaulk, Paulette 337 pfaulk@helixcharter.netFortin, Rick 114 rfortin@helixcharter.netGeary, John 375 jgeary@helixcharter.netGinsberg, Eric 330 eginsbe@helixcharter.netGrodecki, Kim 442Guarnotta, Matt 333 mguarno@helixcharter.netGunion, Kathy 146 kgunion@helixcharter.netHafemeister, Alison 712 ahafeme@helixcharter.netHamovitch, Elana 421 ehamovi@helixcharter.netHansen, Kathleen 351Harris, Cindi 214Hays, Bart 135 bhays@helixcharter.netHillberg, David 550 dhillbe@helixcharter.netHinds, Terry 722 thinds@helixcharter.netHoadley, John 442 jhoadle@helixcharter.netHolland, Cole 371 chollan@helixcharter.netHull, Joel 364 jhull@helixcharter.netHu Ming-Yi 731Irving, Kris 147 kriving@helixcharter.netIslas, Jose 700Jacoway, Will 382Kahler, Jaime 207 jkahler@helixcharter.netKepper, Jeff 520 jkepper@helixcharter.net17 18

Telephone Directory: 644-1940 Telephone Directory: 644-1940Kiesz, Becky 375 bkiesz@helixcharter.netKinports, Dave 203 dkinpor@helixcharter.netKirk, Judy 444 jkirk@helixcharter.netKolombatovic, Joyce 209 jkolomb@helixcharter.netKowalski, Emilyekowals@helixcharter.netKruglyak, Maya 707 mkrugly@helixcharter.netLam, Annie 797 alam@helixcharter.netLara, Ron 156 rlara@helixcharter.netLazzarini, Adrianna 193 alazzar@helixcharter.netLee, Michael 215 mlee@helixcharter.netLeighton, Beth 390 bleight@helixcharter.netLein, Michelle 767 mlein@helixcharter.netLewis, Mindy 232 mlewis@helixcharter.netLindhorst, John 356 jlindho@helixcharter.netLomprey, Dawna 137 jlompre@helixcharter.netLyle, Erica 447 elyle@helixcharter.netMargarito, Marco 346 mmargar@helixcharter.netMattas, Dave 187 dmattas@helixcharter.netMcElfresh, Tom 383 tmcelfr@helixcharter.netMcGuffin-Wood, Julie 352 jmcguff@helixcharter.netMcKinney, Brett 179 bmckinn@helixcharter.netMcNamara, Jennifer 290 jmcnama@helixcharter.netMelendez, Carol 291 cmelend@helixcharter.netMerideth, Trina 354 tmeride@helixcharter.netMessier, Paul 515 pmessie@helixcharter.netMeza-Jackson, Brenda 525 bmezaja@helixcharter.netMilburn, Renee 359 rmilbur@helixcharter.netMiranda, Martha 208 mmirand@helixcharter.netMoretti, Christine 355 cmorett@helixcharter.netMorgan, Ann 431 amorgan@helixcharter.netMorris, Sean 504 smorris@helixcharter.netMosteller, Chris 380 cmostel@helixcharter.netMurphy, Doug 282 dmurphy@helixcharter.net19 20Natwick, Robin 437O’Rourke, Katie 509 korourk@helixcharter.netOrozco, Yolanda 199 yorozco@helixcharter.netOrtiz, Ruth 220Osborn, Gregg 366 gosborn@helixcharter.netOsborn, Jennifer 450 josborn@helixcharter.netOsborn, Kevin 241 kosborn@helixcharter.netParr, Scott 222 sparr@helixcharter.netPassmore, Christine 359 cpassmo@helixcharter.netPatterson, Brian 375 bpatter@helixcharter.netPietrzak, DenisePhelps, Cheryl 385 cphelps@helixcharter.netPool, Shelly 284 spool@helixcharter.netPortnaya, Inna 289 iportna@helixcharter.netPotter, Christina 161 cpotter@helixcharter.netPrescott, Nancy 175 npresco@helixcharter.netReams, Paul 354 preams@helixcharter.netRhea, Mark 383 mrhea@helixcharter.netRied, Michael 729 mried@helixcharter.netRinehart, Larry 556 lrineha@helixcharter.netRivera, Ruth 365Robinson, Colleen 381 crobins@helixcharter.netRodriquez, Vicky 145 vrodriq@helixcharter.netRutherford, Teresa 316 truther@helixcharter.netSabin, Lloyd 385 lsabin@helixcharter.netSepulvado, James 178Shustek, Kathryn 206 kshuste@helixcharter.netSick, Stephen 362Singer, Cathy 141 csinger@helixcharter.netSinger, John 371 jsinger@helixcharter.netSiscon, Angel 455 asiscon@helixcharter.netSlusher,Jennifer 395Smith, Doug 111 dsmith@helixcharter.netStarr, Troy 130

Telephone Directory: 644-1940Stepner, Josh 127 jstepne@helixcharter.netStone, Ben 391 bstone@helixcharter.netSucca, Susan 445 ssuccca@helixcharter.netSullivan, Linda 152 lsulliv@helixcharter.netSutton, Richard 389 rsutton@helixcharter.netSwecker, James 211 jswecke@helixcharter.netTakahashi, Jason 332 jtakaha@helixcharter.netTexler, Jason 443 jtexler@helixcharter.netTheroux, Frank 136 ftherou@helixcharter.netThomason, Trampus 441 tthomas@helixcharter.netTota, Alicia 513Trevino, Paula Ann 122 patrevi@helixcharter.netTyler, Cheryl 726 ctyler@helixcharter.netHelix Charter Governing BoardMISSION: Helix Charter High School is dedicated to preparing allstudents to graduate as highly literate, vocationally aware, life longlearners. All graduates will gain confidence and self-worth as a directresult of the Helix learning experience. Graduates will be empowered totake increasing responsibility in their educational direction and academicsuccess. All students will be prepared with the skills necessary for successin college and adulthood.The Helix Charter Governing Board sets school policy.Current Board MembersCathy Singer, Certificated Staff and ChairpersonGifford Asimos, Certificated StaffJulie Damschen, Certificated StaffKeith Johnson, Parent-At-Large RepresentativeBrian Kick, Community RepresentativeJudy Kirk, Classified StaffBrian Stoney, Community RepresentativeMimi Test, Community RepresentativeDori Zabriskie, PTSA Representative2 positions are held by Student RepresentativesDoug Smith, Executive DirectorBoard meetings are typically held on the third Monday of each monthunless otherwise indicated. Notification of meetings and agendas areposted at the school front office and on the Helix website. Meetings areopen to the public in accordance with the Brown Act. Public sessions beginat 5:00 p.m.Meetings are currently scheduledMay 18, 2009 November 16, 2009June 22, 2009 December 14, 2009July (TBA) January 25, 2010August 17, 2009 February 22, 2010September 21, 2009 March 15, 2010October 19 , 2009April 2010 (TBA)Check the Helix website for any changes to meeting times.Board member contact information can be found on the website.21 22