One San Dieguito
San Dieguito Union High School District’s Initiative to build a stronger sense of inclusion and belonging among our students and across our district.
ABOUT
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ABOUT
The goal of our self-initiated One San Dieguito initiative is to build a stronger sense of inclusion and belonging among our students and across our district. One San Dieguito is a unifying initiative, meant to bring attention to the fact that while we are separate schools, we make up only one district. By encouraging a feeling of oneness across the district, it is our goal to make every voice heard and every student feel validated and valued.
We at the San Dieguito Union High School District are committed to being a leader for change within San Diego County by implementing a comprehensive, district-wide plan to equip students and district staff alike with the tools to speak out against instances of hate when they encounter them.
This initiative is the direct result of our LCAP Goal of BELONGING, which states: All SDUHSD students, staff, families, and educational partners will engage in and contribute to a culture of BELONGING, where everyone is accepted, heard, included, and valued.
We at the San Dieguito Union High School District are committed to being a leader for change within San Diego County by implementing a comprehensive, district-wide plan to equip students and district staff alike with the tools to speak out against instances of hate when they encounter them.
This initiative is the direct result of our LCAP Goal of BELONGING, which states: All SDUHSD students, staff, families, and educational partners will engage in and contribute to a culture of BELONGING, where everyone is accepted, heard, included, and valued.
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Partnerships
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Campus Culture & Connection
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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
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Student and Family Engagement Nights
National Conflict Resolution Center - 8th Grade Bystander to Upstander: Powerful Tools for a More Connected Community
NCRC Parent Webinar Series
-Student Art Contest: Share what belonging looks like — through your own voice and vision.
Parent Groups
Student Groups that support student individuality and provide community
San Dieguito Alliance for a Drug-Free Youth
California Department of Rehabilitation (TPP)
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School-Wide Events
- Challenge/Community Days
- Administrator expectation walks
- Student peer-to-peer anti-hate public service announcements
-Catching Disconnection Early Student Connectedness Time/Homeroom
Connecting Through Extracurriculars and Campus Culture
SDCOE Student Belonging Project
Student and Parent Advisory Groups
Rebuilding Belonging Through Restorative Practices
Casa de Amistad for multi-lingual families
Immigrant Student Supports & Safe Haven Protocols
New Student Mobile Devices Policy and Admin Regulation
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Individualized
RESPOND model to address instances of harm
Everyday Support for Every Student (Tier 1): Access to Universal Wellness Tools, such as the SDUHSD Virtual Calm Room, general school counseling presentations, and 24/7 access to the Care Solace concierge service to find mental health care for all families.
Catching Warning Signs Early (Moving from Tier 1 to Tier 2)
School Study Teams, Small Group Counseling, Referrals to a social worker
Teaming Up for Personalized Help (Tiers 2 & 3)
Getting to the Root of Attendance and Behavior (Tiers 1, 2, & 3)
Training Staff to Support the Whole Child (All Tiers)
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Mandatory Intervention and Reporting by staff
Ensuring Equitable Access to Facilities and Programs
Mandatory Intervention Against Slurs
Immediate Eradication of Hate Vandalism
Counseling and Victim Support
Active Enforcement of Board Resolutions
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Initiative Highlights:
Initiative Highlights: ![]()
Initiative Highlights:
One San Dieguito Student Art Contest: In 2025-26, NCRC held a district-wide Student Art Contest. Students were invited to share what "belonging" looks like through their own voice and creative vision, with the prompt: What does our community look like at its best?
We are proud to celebrate our student winners, chosen by the NCRC selection panel:
- Paetra Spahn (9th Grade, Torrey Pines High School)
- Kendall Gardstrom (8th Grade, Oak Crest Middle School)
Thank you to all of our students who participated!
the respond model
the respond model ![]()
the respond model
RESPONDing to Harm: Living the San Dieguito Commitment
When harm happens, we need to respond, rather than just react. All students who experience bias-related harm should report to a trusted adult on campus, and those instances should be immediately reported to the site administration. Families/parents/guardians may also reach out directly to site administration for support.
The RESPOND model is another way to bring the vision of One San Dieguito to life by offering a clear, district-wide framework for handling harm with inclusion, accountability, and belonging at its core. While One San Dieguito unites us in the belief that every student should feel valued and heard, RESPOND gives us the tools to act on that belief, especially in difficult moments.
Developed in collaboration with the National Conflict Resolution Center, RESPOND is a trauma-informed, step-by-step process that prioritizes safety, supports all parties involved, ensures timely communication with families, and promotes fair, constructive outcomes.
By implementing RESPOND, we take another important step toward the inclusive and supportive school environments we’re committed to building, where every student feels they truly belong. The RESPOND pathway ensures a timely and consistent response to harm, and marks the beginning of a more complete process of repair, support, and accountability.
