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Military Family Resources

Otay Ranch High is proud to support our students who are connected to military families!
Students in military families are often impacted by moving, changing schools, or other important factors. We are here for you!
Are you new to Otay Ranch High and part of a military family? We invite you to be a part of our Purple Star support program.

Staff

School Liason Officer: Chanin Massaglia, Naval Base San Diego
Email: chanin.m.massaglia.naf@us.navy.mil Phone: 619-556-9499

Otay Ranch High School Site Purple Star Point-of-Contact: Hunter Alzate, DODEA Grant Supervisor
Email: hunter.alzate@sweetwaterschools.org Phone: 619-591-5000

Otay Ranch High School Military Counsellor: Katelyn Dunford, Military & Family Life Counseling
Email: katelyn.dunford@leidos.com Phone: 619-241-6525

Enrollment and Registration:

  • For the most up-to-date and complete information about enrolling your student for a Sweetwater Union High School District school, please click on this link to the SUHSD Enrollment page, or the link to the ORH Enrollment page.
  • For personal assistance registering your student, please contact  the main office (619) 591-5000 or email Orh.Registration@sweetwaterschools.org
  • When a new military-connected student is registered at ORH, they will be added to the Purple Star Point-of-Contact internal messaging list. This is so that they can support your student throughout their time at ORH, and so that they can be notified of field trips and extracurricular opportunities.

Academic Planning:

  • For an overview of the academic programs and electives available, information on advanced placement and honors courses, and resources for students with special needs, please see our Counseling page.

Counseling Services:

  • For an overview of counseling services available for students and families, information on social and emotional support programs, and information on how to schedule individual counseling sessions, please click on this link to our Counseling page.
  • ORH also has a dedicated military counsellor. Upon registration with the school, the new military-connected student will be referred to meet with them and can opt-in for weekly individual or group support services. 

Extracurricular Activities:

  • For an overview of available extracurricular activities and information on how to get involved, please see the following pages:

Community Resources: