Get Involved With SIATech Charter High Schools
SIATech is a unique public charter high school which blends a high-tech curriculum with a caring teaching staff who are on hand to help student earn a diploma and transition to college and careers. We want to help every student achieve his or her goals!
Here are some ways that you can learn more about our school and how you can get involved:
Board: SIATech school board meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. You can go to SIATech Board Page to see the schedule, agendas, and minutes for each meeting.
Social media: Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram (@siatechschools) to keep up with news, highlights, and future events.
Course catalog: SIATech coursework is transferrable to other public high schools and many of our courses meet college entrance requirements. To learn more about the various courses offered at SIATech, contact us at info@siatech.org
LCAP: SIATech has an LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan). To learn more about the goals and progress toward meeting the goals of this plan, visit www.siatech.org/resources.
Alumni: Whether you graduate or move on to another school, once enrolled you are always part of the SIATech family. After you leave SIATech, please register as an alumni and visit our alumni page for resources to help you in your college and job pursuit. SIATech Alumni
Harassment and Bullying: Creating a safe and respectful school environment is very important to SIATech. To learn more, view the Anti-Bullying (BP5101) and Sexual Harassment policies (AP5102 and BP5102).
Contact: Feel free to email us at info@siatech.org
School Policies, Resources, and Guidance
Mental Health Services for Students
Students in need of mental health related services may reach out to their site administrator or site specialized student services staff. To access community-based mental health services, students with Medi-Cal or Medicare insurance, or for students who are uninsured mental health services can be requested through San Diego Access and Crisis Line at 1(888)724-7240. To identify other community-based mental health providers please visit www.optumsandiego.com. Students and families may also contact their insurance network providers to request mental health services.
SIATech has developed a wellness section of the website with a variety of resources for students and families.
Mental Health Crisis Services
If you or your family member is experiencing an acute mental health emergency call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the San Diego Access and Crisis Line at 1(888)724-7240.To access 24/7 suicide prevention support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800)273-8255 or 1(888)628-9454 for the Spanish line; or to access the 24/7 Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741. LGBTQ youth can access crisis support through the 24/7 Trevor Lifeline at 1(866)488-7386 or Trevor Text Line text START to 678678.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Most students are selected and screened for eligibility to enroll and participate in SIATech’s academic program by the Job Corps or WIOA program contractor providing complimentary services at the school site. Consequently, SIATech does not provide screening of vision or hearing for such students. As to students enrolled solely in SIATech Independent Study programs and who are not selected and screened by Job Corps or WIOA contractors, SIATech will provide for screening of vision and hearing deficiencies.
Vaccinations
All students (ages 17 and under) are required to have their vaccinations fully completed/up to date before enrolling in SIATech unless exempted as provided by law. Under a new law known as SB 277, beginning January 1, 2016, exemptions based on personal/religious beliefs will no longer be an option for vaccines required for school entry in California. Personal/religious beliefs exemptions on file for a child already attending child care or school will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint at kindergarten (including transitional kindergarten) or 7th grade. Medical exemptions, either permanent or temporary, are acceptable with a written statement from physician (M.D. or D.O) licensed in the state of California.
For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, please visit the California Department of Health website at www.shotsforschool.org or contact your local health department or county office of education.
Here are some resources to help with the cost of vaccines or if your insurance provider does not cover vaccines. If you are concerned, please contact info@siatech.org for additional resources in your area.
- The California Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines for eligible children at no cost. Find a VFC provider in your area using the locator.
- Underinsured children are eligible to receive VFC vaccine only through a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) under an approved deputization agreement.
- Many local health departments offer free or low-cost vaccines. Your local pharmacy may also give Tdap and other vaccines for a fee.
