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San Dieguito Union High School District

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

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: 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.
Partnerships Campus Culture & Connection Multi-Tiered Systems of Support  Assurance of Non-Discrimination
  • 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; What does our community look like at its best?
 
  • Parent Groups
  • Student Groups that support student individuality and provide community
  • San Dieguito Alliance for a Drug-Free Youth
  • California Department of Rehabilitation
  • Casa de Amistad, DELAC/ELAC and PIQE for multi-lingual families
  • School-Wide Events
- Positive School Climate
- Heritage calendar and events
- Challenge and Community Days
- Administrator expectation talks 
- Student peer-to-peer anti-hate public service announcements
- Student Connectedness Time/Homeroom
- Student clubs, extracurricular activities and athletics
 
  • SDCOE Student Belonging Project 
  • Student and Parent Advisory Groups
  • Restorative Practices 
  • Immigrant Student Supports & Safe Haven Protocols
  • New Student Mobile Devices Policy
  • Training Staff to Support the Whole Child (All Tiers)
  • Tier 1: Everyday Access to Universal Supports for All Students
- School teachers, counselors and administrators
- My.sduhsd.net, social-emotional resources, SDUHSD Virtual Calm Room, WeTip line
- 24/7 access Care Solace concierge referral service for all families
  • Tier 2: Targeted Supports
- Student Study Teams
- Small Group Counseling
- Referrals to a School Social Worker 
  • Tier 3: Individualized
- Teaming up for personalized help
- Getting to the root of behavior 
- RESPOND model to address instances of harm
  • Active Enforcement of Board Resolutions
  • Mandatory Intervention and Reporting by staff
  • Ensuring Equitable Access to Facilities and Programs
  • Mandatory Intervention and Action Against Slurs
  • Immediate Eradication of Hate Vandalism
  • Counseling and Victim Support
 
Initiative Highlight

Initiative Highlight

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:
 
Thank you to all of our students who participated!
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.