Coastal Academy High School News
For the Week Of October 15, 2018
Important Dates:
October 16th: Girls Volleyball vs Horizon Prep (at Army Navy)
October 18th: Pizza Hot Lunch
October 22nd: Monday Office Hours 9 am-11 am
October 26: Unity Day (Click here for more information)
November 8th: Del Taco Hot Lunch (Click here for more information)
A Note From Our Principal:
October 15, 2018
Dear Coastal Academy High School Parents,
Happy, happy Monday! I’m am so thrilled to write this letter to you from my office at Avenida de la Plata! The Stingray team has officially moved back "home" and our newly remodeled campus looks wonderful. Thank you once again for your patience and flexibility this school year. I hope to see many of you at our Open House today from 4:00 p.m-5:30 p.m. This will be an ideal time to walk the building and say hello to your teachers. We know some of our newer students have never actually been in the building so this will be quite exciting!
I very much enjoyed chatting with many of you at Pastries with the Principal last Thursday. Our virtual Google Hangout included a variety of topics including upcoming events, Summit Learning in action and a visit to Mrs. Pop's biology class. I also touched on vaping and what parents need to know: 1) What is vaping? 2) What do the various vaping devices look like? 3) What questions should you be asking your student to help ensure they are making healthy, responsible decisions? Attached is a resource from the chat to support you in these valuable, important conversations with your student. As I mentioned on the chat, vaping is a national epidemic which our government is beginning to take very seriously and consider new federal law on. This said, we have many, many responsible, rule abiding CAH students. As such, when a student makes an irresponsible decision and violates the Stingray Code of Conduct, I am typically very quickly informed and respond immediately. I am thankful we have only had a small handful of vaping issues at CAH however, this is worth keeping on your radar and discussing with your student.
We know teachers and students are eager to connect with each other for follow up support outside of our 4 day programming. On Monday, October 22nd we will be launching our Monday Office Hours. On Mondays from 9:00-10:00, teachers will be in their classrooms for open office hours. Students wishing to receive support, ask a question, take a content assessment, etc. are welcome to visit their teacher during this time. Our math tutor Mr. Van will also be available. From 10:00-11:00, teachers will be providing targeted workshops & intervention to specific groups of students. The Friday prior to the next week's Office Hours, teachers will look at classroom data and identify students who may have challenges mastering a particular focus area or classroom lesson/project. They will reach out to both the student & parent to invite them to the Monday workshop. I highly, highly encourage all invited students to attend the workshop. We will host Monday Office Hours all Mondays unless it's a holiday, break or communicated otherwise.
Finally, if your student plans on parking at Coastal Academy High School they must have an issued parking permit. We have a very limited number of parking spaces available and parking permits are required. Please see the front office for an application. Parking permits are issued on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Shonta Jones at sjones@classicalacademy.com.
I'm looking forward to a great week back "home" at CAH! Go Stingrays!
Sincerely,
Samantha Bartrom
Principal
Coastal Academy High School
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Events & Announcements:
Girls Basketball: Girls Basketball is getting ready for the Winter Season! All 9th-12th grade girls welcome and encouraged to participate in the Open Gym hours in October to jumpstart the season! Try-outs for the 2018-2019 season will be held Thursday,November 1st and Friday, November 2nd. Click here for more information
Friday Bell Schedule: Just a reminder, our Friday Bell Schedule is slightly different. Click here to access our bell schedule. Class periods are shortened by 15 minutes to allow for Self Directed Learning (SDL) at the end of the day. During this time students check in with their mentor, take content assessments, work on Power/Additional/Challenge Focus Areas and finish classwork. This is an essential component of our programming and required for all students taking any Summit course.
Summit Learning Newsletter: Click here to view our third Summit Parent Newsletter.
Parking Passes: There are no more student parking passes available.
Attendance Email Address: If you wish to report an excused absence or tardy or you plan on picking up your student early please email cahattendance@classicalacademy.com. This will ensure your note gets delivered to the appropriate CAH Team Member.
Coastal Academy High School Handbook: Click here to access the CAH student/parent handbook. Included in the handbook is our Academic & Events Calendar as well as Bell Schedule
Unacceptable Attire Reminder: The following are not allowed:
- Suggestive or revealing clothing.
- Exposed midriffs- Tops must be long enough to be tucked in.
- Halters, backless or strapless tops/dresses, tube top, spaghetti strap, or shirts pulled down below the shoulder.
- Tank tops with less than a 2 finger width at the shoulder.
- Any cleavage, low cut blouses, or see-through clothing of any kind.
- Low cut pants that expose stomach or underwear when seated or standing.
- Exposed underwear or underwear worn as outerwear.
- Pajamas, except on specially designated days.
- Shorts with less than a 4" inseam.
- Skirts and dresses that do not come to the end of the fingertips when arms are extended
- Spiked belts, spiked collars, spiked cuffs, spiked earrings, spiked gauges, chains, or wallet chains of any length
- Visible body piercing or tattoos, except for earrings. (No hoop type piercings anywhere on the face. No spike plugs)
- Extreme hairstyles that distract from the learning environment (At the discretion of the Principal)
- Bare feet while at school or school-sponsored activities. Slippers or steel-toed shoes.
- Clothing that is excessively tight, baggy, dirty, ragged, ripped or cut, see-through, skimpy, or sloppy. Pants must be worn at or just below the waist, with a belt if necessary.
- Pictures, symbols, slogans, or words on clothing, school supplies, and/or hats related to the following: drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, violence, tagging, gang association, language demeaning to any person or group, or anything which potentially would incite students as to create a clear and present danger of substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.
· ***The school administration may disallow other types of clothing that may jeopardize a safe and orderly environment for the students and school personnel.
.**Click here** to view the 2018-2019 CAH Academic & Events Calendar.
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Please read attendance policy carefully
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Community News
Carnival Student Volunteers Needed:
Student volunteers are what make the annual South Oceanside Elementary Carnival such a great event. Checkout the signupgenius with game and craft booths where we would love student volunteers. Please sign up in a spot that suits your personality! We love our high school volunteers and could not put on our events without your help and support! You may dress up in a kid friendly costume if you wish or you can wear your school spirit wear! If you have any questions contact, Carrie Knatz: carrie.knatz@gmail.com. 760.535.0078. Click here to see flyer.
Community Service Hours Opportunity:
Tutoring program for grades from 1st thru 5th are in need of volunteers on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. The program is based out of Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way 92084. Contact Maria Haigh, director, for more information ASPdirector@gpcvista.org.
Carpool Request:
We are in need of a carpool. Ideally for morning delivery to school at 8 am M-F. We live near Douglas/Pala by the Mission. The parent can do 3 pm pickups M-F. Contact Theresa Sturkie at 760-216-0946 if interested.
Coastal High School – Moms in Prayer group
Wednesdays - 8:15-9:15
Contact Dianne Sivulka 760-613-4540 or dianne@sivulka.com for location and more information.
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Counselor's Corner
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? The month culminates with Unity Day on Wednesday, October 24th. On this day, Coastal will go ORANGE. Please encourage your student to participate and show their commitment to connection and inclusion by wearing orange. We will be hosting several activities throughout the day as well as providing students with education on what bullying is, what they can do to address it, and the impacts it has on a community.
For more information on bullying, how to identify it, and resources for dealing with bully behavior, please check out THIS EPISODE of the Partnering with Parents Podcast!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have concerns for your student. I am here to support you! You can reach me via email at jnovello@classicalacademy.com or by phone at (760) 317-9147.
JESSICA NOVELLO
School Counselor
Coastal Academy High School
(760) 317-9147
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Parent Volunteer Information
Click Here to see our Parent Volunteer Info Page
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