Week of Oct 26 - OCt 30 , 2026

GROWING THROUGH CHANGE

October 19, 2026

Dear Stingray Families,

As we enter the final week of Quarter 1, I want to share how thankful I am for such a great first quarter with your students. It has been an honor to serve as principal, and a joy to get to know your students, see them build friendships, and watch them learn and grow. Thank you for your partnership and for trusting us to be part of their high school experience. As we wrap up the quarter, I encourage you to take a moment with your student to celebrate their progress and talk about their goals for the next quarter.

Quarter 1 Ends Friday, October 23

Please check in with your student this week to review their grades, identify any unfinished assignments, and encourage them to connect with their teachers about questions or needed support. WIN Time is a great opportunity for students to receive additional help as they finish the quarter.

Starting a Conversation with Your Student

The end of the quarter is a good opportunity to reflect together. Consider asking your student:

What are you proud of from this first quarter?
Which classes have been challenging, and what has helped you make progress?
What support do you need from your teachers?

Encourage your student to advocate for themselves by reaching out to their teachers, asking questions, and explaining where they need help. You can support them by helping them think through what to ask or how to begin the conversation, while encouraging them to take the lead.

Quarter 1 grades are progress grades. They are not final grades and do not appear on students’ transcripts. They provide a snapshot of how students are doing and help identify where additional effort or support may be needed before final semester grades are posted.

Engagement and PE Logs

All engagement and PE logs must be completed by Friday, October 23. Students can access their logs by logging into Pathways and selecting “Logs.” Please take a few minutes with your student to make sure all required entries are complete before the deadline.

Earthquake Drill: Thursday, October 22

As part of our October earthquake preparedness efforts, students and staff will practice an earthquake drill this Thursday, October 22. We will review and practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” followed by an evacuation to our designated assembly areas. These drills help students and staff become familiar with the steps to take during an earthquake.

Friday, October 23: Asynchronous Learning Day

This Friday, October 23, is the last day of Quarter 1 and an asynchronous learning day. Students will not come to campus. They should treat Friday like a typical Monday learning day by checking Schoology for assignments and completing the work posted by their teachers. Please help your student plan time to complete their schoolwork at home.

PSAT/NMSQT Reminder: Monday, October 26

The PSAT/NMSQT will take place on Monday, October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Building A for students who have registered. Families of registered students should watch for an email from Mrs. McAvoy with testing details and instructions. Please reach out to Mrs. McAvoy with any questions.

Military-Connected Families

On November 10, we will host a special lunch for our military-connected students to honor the families who serve our country and the sacrifices they make. We look forward to celebrating these students and expressing our gratitude for their families’ service.

If you feel led to contribute, you can donate directly to this lunch through Givebacks. Thank you for helping us make this a special event for our students. Thank you to those who have already donated.

If your household is military-connected and you have not yet completed the SFP Military Form, please take a moment to do so. This helps keep our school records accurate and helps us connect eligible students and families with available support and resources.

Thank you for working alongside us to support your student. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with your family and look forward to building on the growth students have made this quarter.

Go Stingrays!

Grant Stephenson
Principal
Coastal Academy High School

grantstephenson@classicalacademy.com

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

resource page reminder

Last year's STINGRAY APP is no longer updated! The Resource Page replaces that APP.

The Coastal Academy High Resource Page (CLICK HERE) gives you access to this Weekly Newsletter, attendance, athletics, and much more. Please bookmark the Resource Page, or create a widget for your phone for quick access.

Adding the CAH Resource Page as a Widget to your phone.

· On iPhone/iPad: Open the website in Safari, tap the three dots in the bottom right, then Share, scroll down, and select Add to Home Screen. This creates an app-like icon.

· On Android: Open Chrome, tap the three dots in the top right, and select Add to Home Screen.

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.

Thank you for helping make our Pumpkin Explosion! Event on 10/21 amazing for our Stingray Staff! The soup and bread buffet luncheon was a fun treat and reminded us that Fall is here 🍁 Thank you for helping us share some joy during the school year.

Military Appreciation: We want to show support and appreciation for our military families! Please make sure you are listed as a military family at CAH with this quick SFP Military Form

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

Staff Favorites/Wish List is now available! Surprise a teacher with something for their classroom or spoil some Stingray Staff who deserve it! 2026-2027 Faculty Favorites (Responses) - Google Sheets

2026-2027 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)

Stingray Family Partners Donations: All donations go straight into making our campus events more exciting, creative, and fun for both staff and students! Choose any amount between $1 and $250. Click here to donate.

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 Kuenzi (previously Ursua), Counselor (student last names A-L)

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

Daisy McDuffee, Counseling Technician

Community Updates & Reminder

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. 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.

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.

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 your students 1st period tardy, please notify the attendance office on the same day.
The prior Stingray App is no longer active or updated!.

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