Week of Sept 29 - Oct 3, 2025

A Note From the Principal

Sept 29, 2025

Dear Stingray Families,

As we continue into the busy fall season, I want to reinforce safe driving to and from campus. Our business neighbors have shared concerns that some parents are running red lights to get to school more quickly. These actions create safety risks and disrupt nearby businesses. Please partner with us by modeling safe, patient driving for our students.

Next week is Homecoming Week! Spirit Days to bring excitement and school pride to campus:

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Suns Out, Sandals Out! Wear any open-toed shoes.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Beachy vs. Biker! Choose beachy clothes or dress like a biker.
Thursday, Oct. 2: Jersey Day! Wear any jersey.
Friday, Oct. 3: Class Clash! Wear your class color:
- Freshmen – Black | Sophomores – Gray | Juniors – Navy | Seniors – White

Reminder: All dress code rules still apply, and all outfits must be school-appropriate.

On Friday, we’ll host our Homecoming & Fall Sports Pep Rally (pep rally bell schedule applies), followed by the Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday night, we’ll cap off the week with the Homecoming Dance.

Dance Reminder: For student safety, no outside drinks or bags may be brought into the dance.

With appreciation,
Principal Martinez

Attending a high school football game is more than just cheering for our athletes—it’s about experiencing the energy of school spirit, building community, and creating memories as a family. We invite all Stingray families to come out, fill the stands, and show your Stingray pride!

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in making high school a vibrant and meaningful experience for your students.

In partnership,

Samantha Martinez

Principal

Coastal Academy High School

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

Continuing Monday, September 15th all 4-day students will login to their mentor's (period 2 in most cases) Zoom at 9 am for our Stingray Student Monday Morning Kickoff! The purpose of this 30 minute or less check-in is to 1) Get Stingray students up and moving for their home school day 2) Share important ASB & Admin announcements for the day 3) Review the mentoring schedule for the day. We are excited to see the impact of this new programming offering.

To view a slide deck version of ASB's announcements click here.

Community Updates & Reminders

CAH STAFF TAILGATE

The CAH Homecoming Tailgate is almost here! We need a few items to help make this event fun for our staff. Please take a moment to review the available slots and CLICK HERE to sign up. We appreciate your support!

MEAL PROGRAM: The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit and/or one free lunch meal kit each day they are on campus for an educational purpose lasting longer than 2 hours. Students must sign up online. Sign up for the meal program.

Breakfast: When students arrive on campus before period 0 or 1, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits located at the front office. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, applesauce or juice, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. Prepackaged shelf-stable items may vary daily.

Lunch: Students will pick up from the lunch area during the first 10 minutes of lunch only. Lunch items may include chicken salad, Wow Butter, hummus, sunflower kernels, cheese sticks, soy nuts, applesauce or juice, dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, fava bean crisps, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk. Prepackaged shelf-stable items may vary daily.

Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus for longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Please reach out to cwyrick@classicalacademy.com if you have any questions.

CHROMEBOOK CHARGING REMINDER: Please ensure your student charges their Chromebook each night. If needed, limited charging is available in study hall, where a loaner may be provided if available.
REMINDER: As a California independent study school, we are required to offer synchronous (live) instruction opportunities for students. This provides a chance for students to connect with a credentialed teacher in real time for academic support. In the 4-day program at Coastal Academy High School, synchronous (live) instruction opportunities are offered through Monday mentoring opportunities. Our independent study program offers separate synchronous touch points with teachers that can be scheduled directly with your I.S teacher. If you would like more information about times available to your student, please reach out to their advisory teacher directly.

Stingray Athletics Update

Stingray Sports Update:

UPCOMING CAH FEVER BATTLES!

Please make sure to attend and support our teams!

Any questions?

Contact:

Glen Henton, Athletics Director

ghenton@classicalacademy.com

Counselor Corner

The Counseling Team is here for students and their families to assist with your academic needs, provide you with college and career resources, and support your social and emotional needs.

Counseling Team:

Kennedy Ursua, Counselor (student last names A-L)

Mary Reihner, Counselor (student last names M-Z)

Daisy McDuffee, Counseling Technician

Happy Fall!

Stingray Family Partners

We Need You!

We want to partner to create meaningful and fun opportunities to foster a connected Stingray community, support our dedicated staff, and enrich our children’s high school experience.

Interest Form: Click here to fill it out — we’ll be in touch soon!

Coming soon: Fall Fun Event (Pumpkin Explosion!) for our Staff on 10/24! Watch for in-person and donation sign-up opportunities!

Donation Opportunities: The CAH Staff Homecoming Tailgate is almost here! We need a few items to help make this event fun for our staff. Please take a moment to review the available slots and CLICK HERE to sign up. We appreciate your support!

Donation Opportunities: Faculty Favorites Link: Celebrate our staff with their favorite treats and help support their classrooms by shopping from their wishlists!

2025-2026 WishList: Click here to view and purchase items from the school wishlist.

Submit Parent Volunteer Hours: CAH- Parent Volunteer Submission Form

Please contact us if you intend to regularly volunteer in person to receive Live Scan information (stingrayfamilypartners@gmail.com)

Thank you!

To report an excused absence, tardy, or early pickup, email cahattendance@classicalacademy.com so the appropriate team member is notified.

Early Release Request: For early dismissals, call (760) 477-5174 or email cahattendance@classicalacademy.com in advance. Students will need an early release slip to leave class. Please notify us the day before or morning of the dismissal when possible.
ParentSquare: Parents will receive a message at 6:00 PM if their student has an unexcused tardy or absence. To excuse an absence or tardy, please notify the attendance office on the same day.

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