Week of Aug 17 - Aug 21 , 2026

GROWING THROUGH CHANGE

A Strong Start for Our Stingray Community

August 17, 2026

A Strong Start for Our Stingray Families

Dear Stingray Families,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! Our teaching team is returning to campus this week, and we are busy preparing classrooms, finalizing details, and getting ready to welcome students back.

Our theme this year is Growing Through Change. Change is inevitable. Growth is a choice. As we begin a new school year, we are committed to creating a campus where every student feels known, supported, challenged, and connected. We look forward to partnering with you as your student grows academically, socially, and personally.

Please be on the lookout for an email from your student’s mentor teacher tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, with information to sign up for a conference. These conferences are an important opportunity to connect early, share what will help your student have a successful year, and begin building a strong partnership between home and school.

Here are a few important dates for the next two weeks:

Thursday, August 20: Jump Start at the Escondido Studio Campus
Monday, August 24, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Freshman Orientation
Tuesday–Wednesday, August 25–26, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Gear Up Days in Building C
Thursday, August 27: First Day of School

We are looking forward to seeing students during Gear Up Days and welcoming everyone back for the first day of school on Thursday, August 27. We will follow our regular Tuesday schedule that day; students will attend all of their classes and be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

CSU Data Sharing and Direct Admissions

Coastal Academy High School will participate in the CSU transcript-informed data-sharing program, which may help identify students who meet CSU eligibility requirements and connect them with direct or conditional admission opportunities at participating campuses. Students must still complete an application through Cal State Apply for official admission.

Participation is optional. Students and parents may opt out here:

CSU Data-Sharing Opt-Out Form

Thank you for your continued partnership. We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to growing together.

See you soon, Stingrays!

Grant Stephenson
Principal
Coastal Academy High School

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

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.

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.

We are planning a fun event to welcome our Stingray Staff back to campus on Wednesday, 8/19.

Please email us if you want to help!

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

Staff Favorites/Wish List will be released soon! Please watch for it!

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)

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 Kuenzi (previously 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 your students 1st period tardy, please notify the attendance office on the same day.

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