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Academics

At Steele Canyon High School, we are dedicated to fostering a rigorous academic environment where students can thrive and excel. Our commitment to high standards and innovative teaching methods ensures that each student receives the personalized attention they need to achieve their academic goals. With a diverse range of programs and a passionate faculty, we empower students not only to meet challenges head-on but also to cultivate a love for lifelong learning. Join us in creating a future where students shine.

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Academic Support

Teachers

Graduation Requirements

Course Catalog

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Steele Canyon is a Foundation for the Future, where each person prepares for their next opportunity.

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Counseling

At Steele Canyon High School, we empower students to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our college and career center plays a pivotal role in providing resources that help students navigate their educational journey and plan for successful careers ahead. Additionally, our wellness center is here to support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our students, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a healthy, thriving school community. Join us as we create exceptional opportunities for every student!

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AVID

Being a program that usually lasts all of high school for most students, AVID is a class that would not be itself without the people. Your AVID family (the class you'll stay with throughout high school) becomes an important part of your daily routine a single term of school.

We welcome you to get to know the rest of your AVID family, and for those returning, to understand a little more about them. Your instructors, tutors, and fellow students are more than happy to receive new members and possibly future friends.

iAcademy

iAcademy is an online, personalized, independent learning program in East County, San Diego.  This is a great alternative education option for Steele Canyon students and families who want a more flexible, customized, and self-directed education.

ASB

We, the SCHS ASB, work to serve our community by creating an inclusive and spirited environment for all students. We build relationships, utilize our strengths, adapt from our weaknesses, and show initiative. We accurately represent and actively work to address the needs of the student body in order to enhance the high school experience of all students and be a catalyst for positive change within our community.

Beyond the Bell

Tutoring from our very own SCHS teachers and Academic Coaches in the Cougar XL room!  Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:20-8:20am and 3:45-4:45 pm. Wednesday 3:45-4:45 pm, and Friday 7:20-8:20 am.

List of subjects and Days

  • Physics - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 

  • Math - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 

  • Social Science - Tuesday and Thursday Mornings

  • English - Tuesday and Thursday Mornings

  • Biology/Physio - Mornings-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday &  Afternoon-Wednesday

*If you need help in other subjects please stop by!  These are the specialties that our tutors are trained in but all tutors/teachers are here to help you!  

Students can recover 1 day of attendance for every 4 hours of BTB. ADA is recovered when students:

  1. Sign in

  2. Submit evidence of work.

Student Directions

Teacher Assisting a Student
Math Notebook and Calculator

Cougar XL provides in-school social emotional and academic support to all students. Students are provided an opportunity to EXCEL with the support of Academic Coaches. As an essential component of the program, Academic Coaches strive to build healthy relationships and to meet students where they are upon entering the program.

Cougar XL Program Overview

Cougar XL serves as social, emotional, and academic support built into your student’s class schedule with the objective of empowering students to take charge of their own success. Students have the opportunity to earn credit (2.5 credits *must pass both core classes to earn credit*) toward graduation. 

Academic Coaches cultivate consistent, caring, and developmentally supportive relationships with students in a safe learning environment void of judgment and bias. Under the guidance of college-educated Academic Coaches who collaborate with staff, students receive tutoring primarily in math, science, and humanities. At the same time, Academic Coaches teach both academic and life success skills, such as but not limited to, social and emotional awareness, organizational efficiency, and study skills.

In addition to supporting students, Cougar XL promotes what it means to be a student at Steele Canyon or a “Cougar For Life”. This includes the expectations we have for students school-wide: Be prepared. Be engaged. Be accountable. Be appropriate.

Cougar XL Academic Support

School-wide Grade Scale and Citizenship

Grade
Grade Scale
A+
97.5 - 100%
A
92.5 - 97.4
A-
89.5 - 92.4
B+
87.5 - 89.4
B
82.5 - 87.4
B-
79.5 - 82.4
C+
77.5 - 79.4
C
72.5 - 77.4
C-
69.5 - 72.4
D+
67.5 - 69.4
D
62.5 - 67.4
D-
59.5 - 62.4
F
0 - 59.4

SCHS Citizenship Rubric  

Not an exhaustive rubric and should only be used as a guideline for expected student behaviors.

Steele Canyon High School is committed to creating a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. Students play a significant role in supporting these goals by adhering to a carefully selected set of social norms. We believe that the core principles of high-quality citizenship are embedded in our community values and expectations.

 

This rubric lists some, but not all, of the behaviors associated with citizenship vis-á-vis student conduct in the classroom. It is the responsibility of each teacher to assign citizenship grades. While a student’s grade should reflect the student’s conduct as a whole, it should be noted that a serious violation may result in a substantial drop in citizenship grade.  As a social contract, this Citizenship Rubric holds the student and the teacher to the belief that the norms expressed below will benefit the classroom community and will be adhered to and enforced equally.

Citizenship Scale

Teachers

Ahrens, Pam

Subject(s)

Math

Allen, John

Subject(s)

Science, Chemistry

Antos, Kimberly

Subject(s)

Math

Armstead, Andrea

Subject(s)

Chemistry, AVID, Class Advisor 2026

Babbitt, Wes

Subject(s)

Math, Class Advisor 2028

Barbosa, Sarah

Subject(s)

Sports Medicine

Barnett, Jayne

Subject(s)

Art

Battle, Paul

Subject(s)

Grade Level Principal, Class of 2026, iAcademy Director

Bianco, Jessica

Subject(s)

Humanities, English

Brew, Kevin

Subject(s)

Humanities,Social Science

Brodt, Christian

Subject(s)

Special Education

Brown, Amber

Subject(s)

Humanities - Social Science, Assistant Director of Student Activities

Bucceri, Riana

Subject(s)

CTE/AME

Bullock, Mary

Subject(s)

Math, AVID Coordinator

Burton, Jennie

Subject(s)

Special Education

Capen, Sone

Subject(s)

Humanities ,English

Carman, Aimee

Subject(s)

Special Education

Casto, Anthony

Subject(s)

Humanities Social Science

Citriniti, Cheri

Subject(s)

Special Education Aide

Cross, Ronnie

Subject(s)

Math

Dirksen, Dominic

Subject(s)

Science Biology

Dorsha, Richard

Subject(s)

Science Broadcast

Dougherty, Terence

Subject(s)

Humanities Social Science

Duran, Shari

Subject(s)

CTE Coordinator

Ecker, Kaelynn

Subject(s)

Math

Emery, Lauren

Subject(s)

Science Biology
Class Advisor 2027

Farley, Charlotte

Subject(s)

Special Education

Filson, Leslie

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

Francis, Kenda

Subject(s)

Art, Class Advisor 2026

Franken, Adam

Subject(s)

Special Education

Franklin, Dan

Subject(s)

Physics
Business 110 Cuyamaca
Class Advisor 2026

Gase, Sarah

Subject(s)

ELD

Geck, Morgyn

Subject(s)

Humanities English

Gelaro, Joe

Subject(s)

Computer Science

Gideon, Brendt

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

Gilbert, Nick

Subject(s)

Humanities
Social Science

Godinez, Ruby

Subject(s)

School Psychologist

Gonzalez, Reza

Subject(s)

Math

Guerrero, Alex

Subject(s)

Special Education

Haltermann, Kirk

Subject(s)

Math

Harris, Richard

Subject(s)

Metals
Coach
Golf, Boys & Girls

Henderson, Kathryn

Subject(s)

Math

Holly, Alexa

Subject(s)

Math, Class Advisor 2028

Johnson, Justin

Subject(s)

Humanities
Geography
Coach
Soccer, Boys

Johnson, Kristy

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

Johnson, Lisa

Subject(s)

Special Education

Kane, Ashley

Subject(s)

Math
Physics
Chemistry

Kas-Petrus, Fedel

Subject(s)

Math, AVID, Class Advisor 2028

Koller, Jennifer

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

LaBella, Nicole

Subject(s)

Performing Arts
Theatre

Lee, Jason

Subject(s)

Humanities Geography
Asst. Boys & Girls Golf Coach
Cougars 4 Christ, Club Challenge and Young Life Advisor

Lindahl, Haley

Subject(s)

Special Ed Aide

Luck, Heather

Subject(s)

Performing Arts
Orchestra, Band, Percussion, Colorguard
Dual Enrollment -
Listening to Music

Malanga, Jennifer

Subject(s)

Chemistry
iAcademy

Martinez, Ruben

Subject(s)

Cultural Studies & Personal Finance Teacher
Scratch Mascot Team Co-advisor
Military Kids Club Advisor
Musical Mayhem Club Advisor

McCarter, Rhena

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

McGowan, Anna

Subject(s)

Speech Pathologist

Mendez, Andrew

Subject(s)

CTE Guitar I
CTE Guitar II

Mendoza, Brianna

Subject(s)

Special Ed Aide

Michlovitch-Clark, Andrea

Subject(s)

Science

Nelson, Kellie

Subject(s)

Humanities
World History

Assistant Athletic Director

Ness, Scott

Subject(s)

Science
Physics

Nieto, Nicoll

Subject(s)

Office Assistant
Special Education

Overton, Eric

Subject(s)

Science
Chemistry

Pharis, Brittany

Subject(s)

Performing Arts
Dance

Phillips, Brittany

Subject(s)

Special Ed

Ramsey, Ella

Subject(s)

Performance Expert

Rhoades, Jim

Subject(s)

Humanities
AP World History

Richards, Ron

Subject(s)

Humanities
AP US History

Robbins, Jason

Subject(s)

Humanities
Social Science

Rundle, Wesley

Subject(s)

ELD

Samuels, Tara

Subject(s)

Physics

Santiago, Debra

Subject(s)

Science
Biology

Schneemann, Jackie

Subject(s)

Athletic Trainer
Sports Medicine

Semik, Mathias

Subject(s)

Humanities
English Language Arts

Serban, Jennifer

Subject(s)

Humanities - English
Director of Student Activities

Sheena, Savannah

Subject(s)

English

Sloves, Melissa

Subject(s)

Humanities English Publications

Stephens, Derek

Subject(s)

Psychology

Senior Interview Lead

Suarez, Madeline

Subject(s)

Humanities Geography
Credit Recovery

Tennison, Jennifer

Subject(s)

Grade Level Principal
Class of 2029

Thomas, Georgina

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

Thorson, Tatjana

Subject(s)

Math

Transue, Vicki

Subject(s)

Special Ed

Traverse, Ryan

Subject(s)

Special Education

Turrubiartes, Charlotte

Subject(s)

iAcademy Mentor Teacher, Tech Mentor

Tyler, Charles

Subject(s)

Athletic Director
Humanities
History
Coach
Track & Field, Girls

Weiner, Shayna

Subject(s)

Science, Biology, Class Advisor 2027

Werland, Megan

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

West, Jillian

Subject(s)

Humanities
English

Wolfe, Sydney

Subject(s)

Humanities
AP world history
Class Advisor ‘24

Wolken, Jeff

Subject(s)

Special Education

Wolken, Sarah

Subject(s)

Math

Yoshinaga, Chelsea

Subject(s)

Math

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