With the debut of the grades 9-12 new high school at College Boulevard and Cannon Road less than 1,000 days away, Carlsbad Unified School District invites people to submit a name for the school, which is scheduled to open to its initial freshman and sophomore classes in Fall 2013.
The naming contest began in January. The deadline for submission is March 4, 2011 at 3 p.m. Forms and guidelines are available online at http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/newhighschool.html, and in print at the district office and school sites. Questions about the contest can be emailed to [email protected]. People can submit more than one name, but should fill out a separate form for each name. The contest is open to all, including staff, students, parents and members of the community.
After the contest concludes, an internal committee will review all submissions and present a list of the top five choices to the Board of Trustees, who will select the school's name in early spring. Later in the process, after decisions are made about whether the new school and existing Carlsbad High School will accept students based on choice or boundaries, a core of incoming 2013 freshmen and sophomore students will begin to forge the school's identity, including a mascot.
District Superintendent John A. Roach, Ed.D., states, “Building schools is not something our community gets to do very often. This is a rare opportunity for everyone to get involved and have a voice in the process.” He notes that currently most schools in the District bear the name of the streets on which they reside, but emphasizes, “We are open to all suggestions.” He adds, “The winner will not receive a monetary award, but will enjoy the intrinsic reward of knowing the name selected will be emblazoned on the school for perpetuity.”
In keeping with Board policy, suggestions for school names may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Historical figures such as presidents
2. Pioneers from the general District area
3. Recently deceased local personalities who have made significant contributions to the District
4. Living individuals who have made significant contributions to the District
5. Living or deceased school personnel
6. Geographical locations within the District
7. Cities or communities within the District
Construction on the new school began in mid-October, after the October 14, 2010 groundbreaking. The school's total cost is projected to be $104 million, funded by $83 million of Prop P money and $21 million in matching State funds. The 139,000-square-foot facility will serve up to 1,500 students and offer many features, including a building devoted to fine arts, music and digital arts; a 3,000-seat stadium; variety of sports fields, tracks and courts; and a 745-space parking lot. The curriculum focus is currently under research and review.
Dr. Roach believes, “The creation process reflects a strong community partnership. Carlsbad voters overwhelmingly approved the $198 million Prop P bond measure in 2006, which is helping to fund the creation of this school as well as the massive renovation of 52-year-old Carlsbad High and recently completed modernization of many of our older elementary and middle schools. Having two high school campuses, each with a rigorous curriculum, will give all of our students more options and opportunities. Getting the community involved in selecting a name brings the process full circle to where it began.”
The naming contest began in January. The deadline for submission is March 4, 2011 at 3 p.m. Forms and guidelines are available online at http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/newhighschool.html, and in print at the district office and school sites. Questions about the contest can be emailed to [email protected]. People can submit more than one name, but should fill out a separate form for each name. The contest is open to all, including staff, students, parents and members of the community.
After the contest concludes, an internal committee will review all submissions and present a list of the top five choices to the Board of Trustees, who will select the school's name in early spring. Later in the process, after decisions are made about whether the new school and existing Carlsbad High School will accept students based on choice or boundaries, a core of incoming 2013 freshmen and sophomore students will begin to forge the school's identity, including a mascot.
District Superintendent John A. Roach, Ed.D., states, “Building schools is not something our community gets to do very often. This is a rare opportunity for everyone to get involved and have a voice in the process.” He notes that currently most schools in the District bear the name of the streets on which they reside, but emphasizes, “We are open to all suggestions.” He adds, “The winner will not receive a monetary award, but will enjoy the intrinsic reward of knowing the name selected will be emblazoned on the school for perpetuity.”
In keeping with Board policy, suggestions for school names may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Historical figures such as presidents
2. Pioneers from the general District area
3. Recently deceased local personalities who have made significant contributions to the District
4. Living individuals who have made significant contributions to the District
5. Living or deceased school personnel
6. Geographical locations within the District
7. Cities or communities within the District
Construction on the new school began in mid-October, after the October 14, 2010 groundbreaking. The school's total cost is projected to be $104 million, funded by $83 million of Prop P money and $21 million in matching State funds. The 139,000-square-foot facility will serve up to 1,500 students and offer many features, including a building devoted to fine arts, music and digital arts; a 3,000-seat stadium; variety of sports fields, tracks and courts; and a 745-space parking lot. The curriculum focus is currently under research and review.
Dr. Roach believes, “The creation process reflects a strong community partnership. Carlsbad voters overwhelmingly approved the $198 million Prop P bond measure in 2006, which is helping to fund the creation of this school as well as the massive renovation of 52-year-old Carlsbad High and recently completed modernization of many of our older elementary and middle schools. Having two high school campuses, each with a rigorous curriculum, will give all of our students more options and opportunities. Getting the community involved in selecting a name brings the process full circle to where it began.”