Week of Mar. 23 - Mar. 27, 2026

A Note From the Principal

March 23, 2026

Happy Monday Stingray parents,

How are we already in mid-March? In just a few short months we will be celebrating the Class of 2026 at Army Navy Academy at our highly anticipated graduation ceremony. What a special day this will be indeed! Between now and then there is so much to look forward to at Coastal Academy High School! Super STEM Saturday is coming up on March 14th and our Career Fair on March 27th! Then we have our CAH Spring Art Showcase April 25th and so many end of the year events in May and beyond. We are entering a fun and eventful season! Below are some reminders and updates as we approach the next few weeks.

Notable March Updates & Reminders:

Our permanent gate installation is complete. Yay! Thank you for your patience as the process was delayed due to inclement weather.
Returning students: Course selection for next year has officially launched. Please check your email and be sure to submit by the deadline.
Next Wednesday, March 11th we will have a YouTube Live WIN time assembly for students on 5-Star. Students will learn their new routine of checking in when they enter campus. Students will receive their new ID card at that time. We will launch 5-Star at Coastal Academy High School the week of March 16th.
Friday, March 20th is the last day of quarter 3 and is an asynchronous home day. Teachers will have an assignment posted on Schoology for students to complete at home. Meanwhile, teachers will be finalizing quarter 3 progress report grades and issuing accountability plans/alerts to any students with a D/F or any students who are failing to thrive in their respective classes. Please connect with teachers directly about questions on grading or progress reports.
Spring Break is coming up March 30-April 3. Stingray staff will be disconnected during this time.

Have a wonderful week and thank you for your continued partnership!

In grateful partnership,

Samantha Martinez

Principal, Coastal Academy High School

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

Charter School Appreciation Night – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Padres

Family, friends, and charter school supporters are invited to join The Classical Academies at Petco Park to celebrate Charter School Appreciation Night on Thursday, May 7, 2026! Discounted tickets start at just $30.00 each and can be ordered online here: TCA @ Padres 2026

The first 40,000 fans will receive a Mason Miller Bobblehead, so arrive early to grab yours! The game starts at 7:10 PM, and tickets will be sent electronically to the email address you provide for easy printing at home. This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early. The final day to pre-order is April 27, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Caitlyn Avila at cavila@classicalacademy.com

Community Updates & Reminder

COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE:

-San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) has compiled a list of local organizations offering free or low-cost food assistance across San Diego County. Please contact the sites directly for more information.

-211 San Diego: Go online or call 2-1-1 to connect with food pantries, meal programs, and essential services.

-San Diego Food Bank: Find a nearby food distribution site.

-Feeding San Diego: Explore countywide food assistance options.

-San Diego County Food Pantries: Visit for a list of regional food pantry locations gathered by SDCOE.

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.

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 so much for helping make possible the 3/18 Salad and Acai Bar luncheon for our Stingray Staff! It was a MASSIVE HIT and the day’s warm weather reminded us all that Summer is just around the corner!

Book Nook:Our English Department Head, Mrs. Eberspacher, is looking for volunteers to help organize our school Book Nook! This project would love at least one team lead and a few willing participants. Please message stingrayfamilypartners@gmail.com for details.
Interest Form: Click here to fill it out — we’ll be in touch soon!

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

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.

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!

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

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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