News and Announcements

Please join me in the Title I Office during parent conference night between 5:45-6:45 if you are the parent of a long term English learner to discuss their progress towards reclassification.

Únase a mí en la oficina de Título I durante la noche de conferencia para padres entre las 5:45 y las 6:45 si es padre de un estudiante de inglés de largo plazo para analizar su progreso hacia la reclasificación.

Spartan Scholar(s) for the Week of 05.12.2025: London Lewis nominated by Ms. Montez. With a 4.5 GPA, London ranks at the top of the senior class and will graduate as one of our Valedictorians. He will attend Columbia University, where he plans to pursue a major in Architecture and Environmental Studies, blending his creativity and sharp problem-solving skills. He is a leader in multiple clubs such as Girls Build, Magnet Committee, and Link Crew to name a few and is captain of our swim team. He also is a recipient of the highly prestigious Gates Scholarship— awarded to only 1% of applicants nationwide. London, you’ve set a high standard not only for academic excellence, but for what it means to walk through this world with intention and heart. Your hard work, perseverance, and character continue to inspire us. We are endlessly proud of you—not just for what you’ve done, but for who you are.
For this honor, our scholar will be recognized on the marquee and on the home page of our web site all week. Congratulations to our Spartan Scholar!

Star Staff for the Week of 05.12.2025, Mr. Cooper nominated by Ms. Montez
Mr. Cooper is a dedicated math teacher in our magnet program. He consistently goes above and beyond to keep students engaged using creative approaches to make complex math concepts accessible and enjoyable. His ability to connect with students makes him a standout educator. Mr. Cooper makes himself available to help students during lunch and frequently attends games and school events. His presence at graduation each year reflects his commitment to seeing students succeed from start to finish. Mr. Cooper’s charisma, and passion for teaching make him a valued member of our school. Thank you for all you do.

Sylmar Senior High has once again made the U.S. News & World Report National Rankings. This is the eighth consecutive year in which our school has earned this distinction. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Please click on the headline for more details!

Sylmar Senior High ha vuelto a estar en la clasificación nacional de U.S. News & World Report. Este es el octavo año consecutivo en que nuestra escuela obtiene esta distinción. Las escuelas se clasifican según su rendimiento en las pruebas requeridas por el estado, la graduación y qué tan bien preparan a los estudiantes para la universidad. ¡Haga clic en el título para obtener más detalles!

For the 2023-2024 school year, 102 Senior Scholars earned the Seal of Biliteracy Honors!  The LAUSD and California Sate Seals of Biliteracy recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. Please click on the headline for more information!

¡Para el año escolar 2023-2024, 102 estudiantes en el grado 12 obtuvieron el Sello de Honores de Alfabetización Bilingüe! El LAUSD y los sellos estatales de alfabetización bilingüe de California reconocen a los graduados de la escuela secundaria que han alcanzado un alto nivel de competencia en hablar, leer y escribir en uno o más idiomas además del inglés. Haga clic en el título para obtener más información.

The Sylmar Charter High School Science Tech Math Magnet School has been named a National Merit School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme. Please click on the headline for additional details!

Nuestro Magnet ha sido nombrada Escuela Nacional de Mérito de Distinción por Magnet Schools of America, la asociación nacional de escuelas magnet. Para recibir un premio nacional al mérito, los miembros de Magnet Schools of America deben presentar una solicitud detallada que es calificada por un panel de educadores. Estas escuelas son juzgadas y calificadas por su capacidad demostrada para elevar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, promover la diversidad racial y socioeconómica, proporcionar planes de estudio e instrucción integrados, y crear asociaciones familiares y comunitarias sólidas que mejoran el tema de la escuela magnet. ¡Haga clic en el titular para obtener más detalles!

If you are a student, consider joining Spartan Nation, where our dedicated teachers will challenge you to be the best you can be. Our vision for you extends well beyond the four years of high school. In fact, we are just as concerned about the grades you earn today as the decisions you will make tomorrow. If your curiosity is piqued after perusing our web site, please stop by to visit our campus. Come see first-hand the vibrancy of a school culture that is built upon our dynamic tradition and a desire to offer a personalized education to each and every Spartan Scholar! Click on the headline to access our brand new flyers!

Si eres estudiante, considera unirte a Spartan Nation, donde nuestros dedicados profesores te desafiarán a ser lo mejor que puedas ser. Nuestra visión para ti se extiende mucho más allá de los cuatro años de la escuela secundaria. De hecho, nos preocupan tanto las calificaciones que obtenga hoy como las decisiones que tomará mañana. Si su curiosidad se despierta después de leer detenidamente nuestro sitio web, por favor pase a visitar nuestro campus. ¡Venga a ver de primera mano la vitalidad de una cultura escolar que se basa en nuestra tradición dinámica y el deseo de ofrecer una educación personalizada a todos y cada uno de los Spartan Scholar! ¡Haga clic en el título para acceder a nuestros nuevos folletos!

Our school has earned the Common Sense School Badge! Common Sense Schools are committed to deep implementation of the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Earning the Common Sense School badge is a symbol of our school's dedication to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Feel free to explore the Common Sense Media's resources at at www.commonsense.org. We support a healthy school culture wherein our whole community is invested in helping kids thrive as digital learners and citizens.

¡Nuestra escuela ha obtenido la insignia de escuela de sentido común! Las escuelas Common Sense están comprometidas con la implementación profunda del Currículo de ciudadanía digital Common Sense. Obtener la insignia de Common Sense School es un símbolo de la dedicación de nuestra escuela para ayudar a los estudiantes a pensar críticamente y usar la tecnología de manera responsable para aprender, crear y participar. No dude en explorar los recursos de Common Sense Media en www.commonsense.org. Apoyamos una cultura escolar saludable en la que toda nuestra comunidad se invierte en ayudar a los niños a prosperar como estudiantes y ciudadanos digitales.

Sylmar Charter High School has been selected to participate in the Amazon Future Engineer Program in partnership with Amazon and Edhesive. A cornerstone of this program is a new course, AP Computer Science A – Java, which helps students develop a foundational understanding in core computer science and programming concepts. Please click on the headline for additional information on this very exciting program!

Sylmar Charter High School ha sido seleccionada para participar en el programa Amazon Future Engineer en asociación con Amazon y Edhesive. Una piedra angular de este programa es un nuevo curso, AP Computer Science A - Java, que ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar una comprensión fundamental de los conceptos básicos de informática y programación. ¡Haga clic en el título para obtener información adicional sobre este programa tan emocionante!

Our Advanced Placement Computer Science teacher, Mr. Antonio Nunez, has just received the following notification from the College Board: Congratulations! Your school has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for attaining female student representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) for 2019. Out of 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, 818 have earned the award. Yours is one of only 639 to be recognized for achieving this important result in AP CSP.

Nuestro maestro de Ciencias de la Computación de Colocación Avanzada, el Sr. Antonio Nunez, acaba de recibir la siguiente notificación del College Board: ¡Felicitaciones! Su escuela ha ganado el Premio de Diversidad Femenina en Ciencias de la Computación AP® del College Board por lograr la representación de estudiantes femeninas en los Principios de Ciencias de la Computación (CSP) de AP para 2019. De las 20,000 instituciones que ofrecen cursos AP, 818 obtuvieron el premio. El suyo es uno de los 639 reconocidos por lograr este importante resultado en AP CSP.