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Family and School Support (FASS) Forms
This year, High Tech High is no longer collecting Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) applications. Instead, we are introducing the Family and School Support (FASS) form, a simpler version of the FRL form.
IMPORTANT: It remains crucial for families to complete this form so that schools and families can receive the maximum benefits from state and federal funds. Breakfast and lunch meals will still be FREE to ALL students regardless of the income status.
Why the Change?
High Tech High has transitioned the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a new federal program which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students without requiring household income applications. As a result, we are no longer collecting FRL applications but are instead using the FASS form.
These forms are essential for securing additional funding through state programs, such as supplemental and concentration LCAP funds. By completing these forms, you help improve our school community’s educational resources and services. Thank you for your cooperation and support. For more information please visit FASS Frequently Asked Questions.
Who Should Complete the Family and School Support (FASS) Form?
All families should complete the FASS form, even if they believe their child may not qualify for benefits. This information helps the school secure additional state resources, vital for enhancing educational programs and services for all students. Your participation can make a significant difference in the school’s resources and opportunities for every student.
How Do I Complete the Form?
You can complete the form online at https://linqconnect.com/public/income-form/new?identifier=QYRZH4 (no login required).
If prompted to provide a school district, please use High Tech High.
If you have any difficulty completing the form, please contact your school’s site manager. You can also watch the tutorial video for guidance, or see step by step picture guide.
Who Will My Data Be Shared With?
We understand that families may have concerns about providing personal information. The information collected on the FASS form is used solely to determine the allocation of additional funding for our schools. All data is kept strictly confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and is not shared with immigration authorities or used to determine immigration status. Our goal is to secure state and federal funds to enhance educational programs and services for all students. There is no risk to your family’s immigration status by completing this form.
Resources:
FASS Frequently Asked Questions
How to Complete the Family and School Support Form – Step By Step Picture Guide and Video
Introducing, High Tech Eats!
We are thrilled to introduce High Tech Eats, our new state-of-the-art kitchen opening this fall! Each morning, we’ll prepare all student breakfasts and lunches from scratch and deliver them hot to our campuses. We’ll start serving Mesa and Point Loma this fall and will expand to Chula Vista and North County in the spring.
We’ve partnered with Brigiad, an amazing chef company, to bring this vision to life. With their culinary expertise, flavorful recipes, and a dedicated full-time chef at HTH, we’re creating a robust operation that will provide our students with delicious, scratch-made meals for years to come. Check out our kitchen here.
Free Meals For All Students
High Tech High is proud to announce that all meals will continue to be free of charge to ALL students this school year, regardless of eligibility status, thanks to the USDA and California Bill SB-364. Each High Tech school offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch, which students can receive at their designated foodservice counter or cafe.
¡COMIDAS GRATIS PARA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES!
High Tech High se enorgullece de anunciar que todas las comidas seguirán siendo gratuitas para TODOS los estudiantes este año escolar, independientemente del estado de elegibilidad, gracias al USDA y a la ley SB-364 de California. Cada escuela de High Tech ofrece un nutritivo desayuno y almuerzo, que los estudiantes pueden recibir en el mostrador de servicio de alimentos designado o en la cafetería.
Meal Accommodations
- Meal Accommodation Form – English | Spanish
- Milk Substitution Request Form
If your child will be eating lunch at school, please set up a standing meal order by emailing lunch@hightechhigh.org. The Food and Nutrition team will prepare a special meal for your child each day. Please note that if your child does not pick up their meal, it will be discarded. Due to the high number of students we serve, we are unable to accommodate customized meal schedules. High Tech Eats is a nut-free facility.
High Tech High Wellness
“All stakeholders are able to participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the Local School Wellness Policy. Please contact Kelly Verburgt for more details.”
- Wellness Policy
- Alliance for Healthier Generation Results SY19-20
- High Tech High’s Triennial Infographic
- Healthy School Celebrations
- List of Approved Fundraising Snacks English /Spanish
- 5-20-20 Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Attendees
- 4-22-20 Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Attendees
- 1-23-20 Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Attendees
- 11-13-19 Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Attendees
- 11-16-23 Wellness Committee Meeting
Agenda | Minutes | Attendees - 1-26-23 Wellness Committee Meeting
Agenda | Minutes | Attendees - 4-20-23 Wellness Committee Meeting
Agenda | Minutes | Attendees
Summer Meals
High Tech High will be providing free meals to students enrolled in Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). Please contact your program lead for details.
Free meals for children are available in the community throughout the summer. See flyer for details.
Staff Meals
Staff are welcome to purchase lunch for $6 and breakfast for $4.
Lunch includes one entree, fruit, vegetable, & milk.
How to Set Up and Use Your Lunch Account
- Create an Account
- Go to linqconnect.com and sign up.
- Link Your Account
- Click the “+” button to link your name (same as on PowerSchool).
- Select “High Tech High” as your district.
- Add Funds
- Add money to your account and complete the checkout process on the website.
- Once the transaction is complete, the funds will be available in your account.
- Purchase a Meal
- Go through the lunch line and pick up your meal.
- At the register, the cashier will look up your name to process the payment.
- The cost of your meal will be deducted from your account automatically.