Attendance Line Information

If you need to call our attendance clerk for an absence or tardy report please call the 

Attendance Line at 760.520.6750.

Week at a Glance

October 14, 2019

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Monday, October 14

Tuesday, October 15

Wednesday, October 16

PSAT for all 10th and 11th Graders - 9th and 12th graders - Home Study Day

Varsity Girl's Tennis vs Rancho Buena Vista at Woodland Tennis Park, Time - 3:30 PM, Dismissal 2:10 PM

 Varsity Boy's Waterpolo vs Valley Center HS at Valley Center HS, Time: 4:15 PM, Dismissal - 1:45 PM

 JV Boy's Waterpolo vs Valley Center at Valley Center HS, Time - 3:00 PM, Dismissal - 1:45 PM

 Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs Maranatha HS at EVCC, Varsity & JV - 3:30 PM, Dismissal - 2:00 PM, SENIOR NIGHT!

Thursday, October 17

Boys Volleyball Interest Meeting - Room 107 - Lunch time - Sign into meeting - Q&A Session

 JV Football vs Santa Fe Christian at Santa Fe Christian, Time - 3:30 PM, Dismissal - 1:15 PM

 Varsity Cross Country in Pacific League Meet at Discovery Lake, Time - 3:30 PM, Dismissal - 1:45 PM

 Varsity Girl's Tennis vs Orange Glen HS at Orange Glen HS, Time - 3:30 PM, Dismissal - 2:15 PM

 Varsity Boy's Waterpolo in SD Varsity Open, Time & Location TBD

 Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs La Jolla Country Day at La Jolla Country Day

Varsity - 5:00 PM, JV & Frosh - 3:30 PM, Dismissal - 1:30 PM

Boys Beach Volleyball vs University City High School -at University City High School - 3:30pm - Dismissal - 2:00pm

Friday, October 18

Community service hours and raffle opportunity! 

Next Friday, October 18th, bring trash bags of pre-sorted aluminum cans or plastic bottles (glass reyclables can't be accepted) to Mr. Minkoff's room (room 103).

Each pre-sorted bag earns you 1 hour of community service AND each bag earns you a raffle ticket to win Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, or In-N-Out gift cards at the end of the semester.  

Frosh Football vs Bonita Vista High School at Bonita Vista High School - 3:45pm - Dismissal - 1:15pm

Varsity Boy's Waterpolo in SD Varsity Open Day 2, Time & Location TBD 

Saturday, October 19

 Varsity Football vs Santa Fe Christian at Santa Fe Christian, Time - 12:00 PM

 Varsity Boy's Waterpolo in SD Varsity Open Day 3, Time & Location - TBD 

Quarter 2 Hot Lunch Online Ordering Process

As requested by many of you, we have streamlined the hot lunch ordering process. Going forward we are using the online order and pay system, Permission Click. 

It is fast and easy, click  Order Here 

If you would rather not use the online process, there are a few order forms in the front office.

The only payment option for the paper order form is cash or check.

Orders are due by October 24th at 3:00pm

MARK THE DATE  - Wednesday, October 16th is the PSAT.

 We will be giving the PSAT to all of our studio student sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, October 16th. Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. until approximately 12:15 p.m. for standard test takers. Please plan to arrive at 7:45 a.m. 

All sophomores and juniors will be assigned specific classrooms upon arrival. The PSAT is an important testing tool. These test results will determine which of our 11th grade students will qualify as Commended Scholars and National Merit Finalists. This affords our students a number of very competitive scholarship opportunities.  Additionally, it is a wonderful practice for the SAT and will give students opportunities to get great college information. We believe it is critical that each of our students is given this important test. 

 Freshmen and Seniors will be having a home study day on October 16th

Attention Seniors - It's your time! Let us hear your Senior Quotes and Senior Standouts!

Senior Standouts and Senior Quotes

Here are the links: 

QUOTES:

https://forms.gle/6gGoDUMYtRUFRq2k6

STANDOUTS:

https://forms.gle/8snmrZJXfZatJyo96

College Visits: Please check Naviance for a listing of College/University visits. New visits are constantly added and will start early in the school year. 

URGENT: AP TEST REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN AND WILL END ON NOVEMBER 14th

The College Board has rolled out BIG changes for the 2019/2020 school year. Our NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SIGNUP for AP exams is now live. AP teachers should have handed out Join Codes on September 10th. Signing up for AP exams is now a simple 2 step process. Students will register on College Board AND will need to pay on Total Registration. Please sign up by October 14th to avoid any late fee.The first deadline that will incur a late fee will be October 15th.This fee is $20. The FINAL high school order for all AP Classes will be placed on November 15th. Any late registrations allowed, will result in a $40 late fee. https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/054194

SENIORS- IMPORTANT FAFSA AND CAL GRANT INFO

Reminder to all Senior Parents: The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ CA Dream Act Application sites opened October 1st and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. In order to be considered for the CAL Grant, the FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application must be completed no later than March 2nd. Keep in mind that funds are limited, so please consider getting it filled out earlier. Remember to create your WebGrant 4 Students account to check the status of your Cal Grant eligibility and to be able to receive your awarded funds ONE week after submitting your FAFSA application. . 

Palomar Promise:

Important Information for Seniors: The Palomar College Promise Application is NOW OPEN!Attend College for FREE @ Palomar College for first-time college students! Please review the steps in the flyer below.Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Start the application process NOW!

Please Note: The FAFSA application is now open as well and is another important step to being eligible for the Palomar Promise Program.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Get ahead of the school year by registering for the SAT. The deadline to register for the October 5 SAT is September 6. The late registration deadline for that test date is September 24th. The following SAT testing date is November 2nd. The deadline to register for that test date is October 3rd and the late registration deadline is October 22nd. Please visit the link for more upcoming testing dates. Prepare for test day by utilizing Khan Academy's free test-prep services.

MARK THE DATE  - Wednesday, October 16th is the PSAT.

 We will be giving the PSAT to all of our studio student sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, October 16th. Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. until approximately 12:15 p.m. for standard test takers. Please plan to arrive at 7:45 a.m. 

All sophomores and juniors will be assigned specific classrooms upon arrival. The PSAT is an important testing tool. These test results will determine which of our 11th grade students will qualify as Commended Scholars and National Merit Finalists. This affords our students a number of very competitive scholarship opportunities.  Additionally, it is a wonderful practice for the SAT and will give students opportunities to get great college information. We believe it is critical that each of our students is given this important test.

 **Freshmen and Seniors will be having a home study day on October 16th**

Want to meet with the counselors?

The Academic Counselors have set some Q&A meetings for parents to start off the 2019-2020 school year. Please bring any questions regarding credits, graduation planning, college applications, etc. The dates and times are listed below:

Counselor Q&A's:

Wednesday, October 30th at 11:35am- Room 107

Check out CollegeBoard’s parent website that offers key dates and deadlines, details about financial aid, and more. You can also view additional parent webinars and get answers to frequently asked questions about many college planning subjects.

https://parents.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688https://parents.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688

Seniors- College Application Time is Now! Please Review the College Application Info Below:

Seniors requesting transcripts to be sent to colleges: Please make sure you request transcripts through Naviance or through the Common Application. Please note that Naviance is not linked to the Common Application.

If you are requesting through Naviance, here is a link with step by step instructions on how to request letters of recommendation and transcripts through Naviance: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kciKewrxhsVRMTTbiFn7zc-pzMSYQAaw/view?usp=sharing

If you are needing teacher's or counselor letters of recommendation, you will need to request them through Naviance, by selecting their name and/or the Common Application by putting in their email address and asking them personally. All letters of recommendation need to be requested 2-3 weeks in advance of the deadline. If you have a deadline of November 1st for your college application, please be sure to request your counselor and teacher recommendations by no later than October 17th.

CSU Applications: Planning to apply to a CSU? CSU Fall 2019 application opened on October 1st and ends November 30th. Visit Calstate.edu/apply now to apply. 

UC Applications: Planning to apply to a UC? UC Fall 2019 applications open on November 1st and close November 30th. Visit https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu.

SENIORS: If you are using the Common Application for college admissions, please invite your counselor on the site. A counselor recommendation is required. Please proved counselors with your Brag Sheet and allow 2 weeks for letters to be written. 

Students A-L: Natalie Mauhili-- nmauhili@classicalacademy.com

Students M-Z: Karen Withem-- kwithem@classicalacademy.com

Scholarship Opportunities:

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests in exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. Know a high school senior who fits the bill? Encourage them to apply for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 by October 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. ET.

For more details and a link to the application, please visit their website.

Horatio Alger Association

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who've faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who've exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, in addition to having critical financial need.

The online application is open until October 25 for undergraduate scholarships.

For more information about the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, please visit their website.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019.

Palomar Promise 

Naviance - The College Application Process

Sports Calendars and Information

          See caimansports.com

Sports information contact:

Athletic Director: Chedly Benattia  - cbenattia@classicalacademy.com

Athletic Secretary: JoAnnGoodman - joanngoodman@classicalacademy.com

Football - Head Coach: Tim Sherlock - tsherlock@classicalacademy.com

Boy's Water Polo - Head Coach: John-William Bryant - riptideswaterpolo@gmail.com

Girl's Tennis - Head Coach: Mercedes Cadiz - cadiz@cox.net

Cross Country - Head Coach: Tye Smith - tsw2011@gmail.com

Girl's Volleyball - Head Coach: Bridgette Salas - bsalasplus5@gmail.com

Surf - Head Coach: Joel Williams - jwilliams@classicalacademy.com

Boy's Beach Volleyball - Head Coach: Ariel Milo - milo32010@yahoo.com

Download our Caiman Sports app from any android or apple app store (caimansports.com). 

Starting this fall, it will be our one stop location for all things CAHS sports...rosters, schedules, stats, media, coach communication, sport wear, etc. 

It's an amazing app that will help you access all you need for CAHS athletics from your smart phone!

Caiman Mountain Bike Team

Beginning in 2020 the Caiman Mountain Bike team will be returning as a winter/spring sport for Classical Academy High School! This team participates as part of the larger SoCal League (www.socaldirt.org), now in its 12th year! Spots are open for any 9-12th grader, beginning to advanced rider. A team of experienced coaches will provide student-athletes with opportunities to ride the local trails, meet other riders, learn new skills and challenge themselves in OPTIONAL competitions in a safe and enjoyable manner. Practices will be held 3x a week at various trails in North County. Not all practices must be attended each week to be on the team. (Some students do another sport while participating on the mountain bike team.) Coaches are both male and female.

Practices begin in January and will be held on Monday & Thursday after school and Saturday mornings. The season also includes optional campouts, skills clinics, volunteer trail work, female-only rides and summer camp. For more information contact Head Coaches: Carrie Hammond hulabike@gmail.com or Dave Pankratz at david.pankratz13@gmail.com

Student Community Service Opportunity

San Pasqual Union Elementary School's annual Harvest Night celebration will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 5-8pm and we're looking for high school volunteers to work at various booths and stations throughout the evening.  This event is not possible without volunteers and in the past we have had great support from local high schools students! 

If you are interested in helping out, please contact candicelpotter@gmail.com or 760-310-7357

Moms in Prayer

Moms in Prayer will be meeting this year on the first Friday of every month!

Who: MOMS of students at CAHS, CAO, and CAMS.

When: 9-10 first Friday every month

Where: close by! Canvas Church

1300 South Juniper Street - Escondido

Contact: Deborah Smith - 858-449-444 

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