Blood Drive - Tuesday, April 30

Helix's Aspiring Medical Professional's club is hosting a Blood Drive on our campus on April 30 from 9:00am - 2:30pm. Please sign up for an appointment ahead of time here. We'll also take walk-ins. 

 

Chess the Musical - April 30, May 2, 3, 4 at 7pm

This musical will be performed on the Helix mainstage theater on April 30, May 2, 3, 4 at 7pm with an understudy matinée on May 4 at 2pm. Purchase tickets here. In this musical, Chess becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, super-power politics, and international intrigue. From Bangkok to Budapest, the players, lovers, politicians and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a score that includes “One Night in Bangkok” and “Heaven Help My Heart.”  

 

Helix's annual Spring Fling Showcase for incoming freshmen is coming up! Helix Academics, Arts, Activities and Athletic programs will be showcased throughout the event, allowing families to get acquainted with the many curricular and extracurricular programs offered at Helix. Incoming 9th Graders will receive a complimentary meal ($5 ea. for additional family members). Students will be able to sign up for school athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations. Teachers will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding Helix academics and students from the Helix Performing Arts Programs will be perform. For more information on upcoming events for next year's freshmen, check out this NEWSLETTER.

 

NCAA Eligibility Workshop - Thursday, May 2 at 6pm via Zoom

Interested in participating in college athletics? Come get the latest information on the NCAA eligibility process from Damon Chase, Athletic Director. Click here to join this Zoom meeting. Registration not required. 

 

Dancing Through The Decades - May 9 & 10 at 7pm

Helix Dance presents their Spring Dance Concert titled Dancing Through the Decades. This will feature student-choreographed and faculty-choreographed works. Please join us and support the Helix Dance Program. Buy tickets here. All ticket sales will be online only, no physical day-of box office sales. Pre-sale price for all tickets is $12/person, all ages general admission. Pre-sale ticketing price will be available until 12 hours before each performance​. Your ticket sales will be on a master list on the day of the performance in case you forget your confirmation. Email Katie Pipes with questions at pipes@helixcharter.net

 

Spring Cabaret - May 16 & 17 at 7pm

Celebrate the end of the 2023-2024 school year with the award winning Helix Choirs! Spring Cabaret features all 5 Helix choirs, specialty acts and a tribute to the class of 2024. Click here for tickets.

 

Prom - Saturday, May 18 at 7pm

Prom will be held at Venue 808 in downtown San Diego. The theme is Enchanted. Students can pick up guest clearance forms at the Grade Level Team’s office starting on Tuesday, April 16th. Prom tickets go on sale on Monday, April 22. ALL students must be cleared before purchasing tickets. Helix student clearance forms will be available starting Monday, April 22 and will be available at the attendance office. If purchasing a ticket for a non-Helix guest, the guest clearance form must be completed in order to purchase a ticket for that guest. Bring the completed clearance form(s) to the student store (the Dawg House) and purchase a prom ticket for $65 through May 10th. For more info on what is required in the clearance process, click here. Tickets purchased May 13th - May 15th will be priced at $70. Students who purchased a prom reservation during summer registration, must still complete the clearance process and present that form at the student store beginning April 22nd. Please email jyeagle@helixcharter.net if you're not sure if you purchased one. *Parking is not included in the Prom ticket price. Information on parking options will be sent to students once tickets go on sale. Cost of parking is estimated to be between $10 and $30 per vehicle.  

 

Graduation & Upcoming Dates for Seniors

Click here to check out all the upcoming dates and important information for the class of 2024!

 

Best Communities for Music Education Award Winner & News Story 

We are proud to share that Helix has earned the Best Communities for Music Education title from the Namm Foundation for its unwavering commitment to music education! We are one of only 19 schools who have this designation. We are grateful to our dedicated students, teachers, administrators, and community members who support our music programs! Check out more about our music program here. 

 

Summer Registration - June 11 - July 3

One of the special things about Helix is that we meet with every family in person each summer. We are gearing up for these summer registration appointments and will be emailing everyone shortly with more information and a link to schedule your appointment. Summer registration is mandatory every year for enrollment at Helix. Appointments are approximately 90 minutes and will be scheduled from 7:10am - 2:40pm. Grade Level Teams are looking forward to meeting with all students and families to reflect on the school year and review what is coming next year! Please reach out to this with any questions about this process.

During your Summer Conference Appointment:
● Check-in with Grade Level Admin Assistant
● Meet with your student’s Counselor/Academic Advisor to review their schedule and program
● Yearbooks, Spirit Gear, and Class Packages will be available for discounted pre-order prices
● Yearbook pictures will be taken for grades 9, 10 & 11 and ID card pictures for 9, 10, 11 & 12.
● Community College Dual/Concurrent Enrollment, if applicable