CAHS Studio News

Week of May 17-21, 2021

Caiman TV - Episode 28

Principal Update Week 17

MR. MOEN'S VIDEO LINK

• 2 weeks then Finals, Seniors 1 week then Finals!

• Stay Healthy! Practice distancing. Wear your mask. -We are still required to quarantine close contacts.

• AP Exams start this week!

• Congratulations to boys and girls soccer and our coed tennis team on winning League Championships!

• “Playoffs??? Who said anything about playoffs?” Yes, I said PLAYOFFS Caimans!

• “Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.” -Bobby Knight

• Its time to prepare Caimans!

Important Dates

Tuesday, May 25th - Senior Assembly - All Students Welcome - Back Lunch Quad - 10:05am-10:35am - Special Bell Schedule

Tuesday, May 25th - Fall Sports Caiman Way MTG - Back Lunch Quad - 7pm-8:30pm - See details below

Wednesday, May 26 - Senior BBQ and Graduation Cap and Gown distribution after the final exam - 12:30pm

If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, you will need to bring $45.00 - CASH ONLY - in order to get one of the extras we are ordering.

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents

Graduation tickets are ready to be picked up in the front office of CAHS-Studio on Monday, May 17th. Along with the tickets, each family will receive a copy of the graduation rules and information.
Graduation Information Link

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents

If you ordered graduation announcements from SD Grad Co, they have arrived! Please pick up your items at the front desk. The office is open from 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

2021-2022 CAHS Studio One Page Calendar

Class of 2021 Senior Update Link

Purchase a Legacy Brick at CAHS

Classical Academy High School, through The North County Education Foundation, invites you to leave a lasting legacy on the CAHS school campus by purchasing a commemorative brick!

Leave a memory for a favorite teacher, student, relative, classmate, loved one, or as a token of gratitude!

Now, through 5/14, purchase a $300 brick for just $150!

If you have any questions, please contact Sonia Ryan, sryan@classicalacademy.com.

https://classicalacademy.com/purchase-a-brick/

CAHS Cheer 2021-2022 - Tryouts offered Physically and Virtually!

Game Day Cheer Flyer

Game Day Cheer Packet

Multi-Purpose Release Form

Love being involved in your school?

Are those Friday night lights calling your name?

High School cheer could be for you!

Step 1:

ASAP

Please fill out this 20 - 21 CAHS Cheer Tryouts or follow our instagram account @cahscheerteam and fill out the questionnaire in our bio!

Step 2:

Tuesday, June 1st - Thursday, June 3rd

Cheerleaders will learn the tryout material, including a cheer, chant, dance, the CAHS fight song, jumps, and motions. Cheerleaders will have three full days and part of the day that Friday perfect the material. We will also be releasing material daily during this week for those who would like to try out virtually! Tryout material videos will be released after each physical instruction - material will be released on the day it is taught.

Step 3:

Friday, June 4th

Tryouts will start at 4pm - candidates will tryout in order of grade and team (Varsity then JV)

Deadline to submit a virtual tryout video, via the BAND app of the material you learned and any tumbling or stunts you may have, must be submitted between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Step 4:

Cheerleaders will receive an email the following day (Saturday, June 5th) with the tryout results.

If you have any questions, feel free to email cahscheerteam@gmail.com or send a direct message on Instagram @cahscheerteam

Classical Academy High School

JV and Varsity Dance

2021-2022

INFORMATION

2021-2022 Student/Parent Interest Meeting

Wednesday, May 19, 2020

@ CAHS AND via Zoom 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/b5yy76xf

2021-2022 CAHS JV and Varsity Dance Auditions

Audition- Virtual Window

Wednesday- Saturday, May 25-29, 2021

Audition Submission Deadline

Shared Google Drive Folder

Saturday, May 29 2021, by 11:59 PM

Final Placement Auditions

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

@ CAHS - 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

NEW TEAMS Meeting and Fitting

followed by Parent/Dancer Meeting

Monday, June 7, 2021

@ CAHS – Dancers: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

@ CAHS – Dancers and Parent/Guardian: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

CAHS Dance Team Audition Packet

CAHS Dance Team Audition Packet

CAHS Journalism Staff Information and Application

Do you have a flare for art or graphic design? Do you want to tell a story through photography? Have you always had a knack for writing?

Join the nationally ranked CAHS Journalism Staff for the 2021-2022 school year to produce both an award-winning Yearbook and an exceptional Online Newspaper Publication. Throughout the school year, our staff documents CAHS history in the making - from assemblies, school dances, intense sporting events, and so many other things that make students' high school experiences unique and worthwhile. Staff members will participate in a workplace environment similar to ones found in the real world, and will grow in terms of communication, time management, and leadership skills.

According to the American Press Institute, students who work on high school yearbooks and newspapers:

- Get better grades in high school

- Earn higher scores in the ACT

- Get better grades as college freshmen

Incoming 9-12th graders can join our amazing Journalism Staff in 3 easy steps!

1. Click the link below to fill out a quick application form (https://forms.gle/RGXd6U48SUmMfY5X7)

2. Send in 2 letters of recommendation: 1 from a photography/art/english teacher and 1 one from a teacher of their choice. More instructions regarding letters of recommendation are provided inside the application form.

3. Select which times work best for a quick and relaxed Zoom meeting inside the application form; we'd love to get to know you better!

Academic/College/Career News

May 17-21

Below is the Academic and College/Career Monday News. This important weekly counseling information is put together by the Academic Counseling Department. Counselors serving CAHS Studio students are:

Natalie Mauhili (serving Studio students with last names A-L)

Karen Withem (serving Studio students with last names M-Z)

IMPORTANT AP DIGITAL TESTING UPDATE

- The College Board has emailed all AP students their instructions on how to download the AP testing app. for all digital testing.

- It is CRITICAL that students download and practice AP sample questions (either on their home computer or on a school computer if digitally testing at school) on the computer that they plan to use ON TEST DAY.

We will not be able to issue Chromebooks on the day of AP exams

- Students must COMPLETE the EXAM SET UP 3 days BEFORE each of their individual AP exams. Set up must be done multiple times IF multiple exams are being taken. Set up must be completed on the SAME COMPUTER that a student plans to use for digital testing either “at school” or “at home” on AP exam day.

- On TEST day students must check-in 30 minutes prior to the AP scheduled exam or they will be locked out and not able to test.

URGENT SENIOR UPDATE! Congratulations on your approaching graduation! Please complete the Class of 2021 Senior Exit Survey in Naviance ASAP. This is one of several important items on your graduation checklist.

To access the survey, please log in to your Naviance account at https://student.naviance.com/cahs . Click on the “The About Me” tab in the top right corner, then choose “My Surveys”, Click “Surveys Not Started”, and then select the “Class of 2021 Senior Exit Survey”.

Seniors! Urgent Important Information Regarding Requesting Final Transcripts for College!

The Counseling Department will ONLY send Final Transcripts for students who have requested an official transcript through Naviance to be sent to their attending college/university. Please see the steps below to complete that request. If you have any questions regarding this or your Naviance login, please reach out to the Guidance Technician, Lori Fletcher.

Requesting Final Transcripts in Naviance Student

For a student to request a final transcript from their school, the student must first select Accepted as the result for the application. The office status must indicate initial or mid-year materials submitted.

Once the application result has been updated, students can request a final transcript in Naviance Student.

Student Video: Request Final Transcripts in Naviance Student

https://www.screencast.com/t/X4WK0KNZN

Student Requests a Final Transcript in Naviance Student

1. From Naviance Student, navigate to Colleges > Colleges I'm Applying To.

2. Select Manage Transcripts.

3. Select Request Final Transcript for your Attending College.

In order to populate this list, the status must be noted as Accepted and the transcript request status must be noted

Please review the important final transcript attachment link below regarding how to send AP scores and dual credit as well!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1plK9bbzfKcJy3cEecjOHituyZSaYBLc8/view?usp=sharing

2021 Summer School Options-Spots Are Limited! Sign Up ASAP!

If your student needs to do summer school to make up missing or failed coursework that is needed for graduation OR just wants to get ahead with your classes this summer, CAHS recommends some of the following options. It is important to sign up for summer school ASAP as spots will be limited.

• Innovation High School: Summer School- CLICK this link to sign up.

• Please see the flyer below:

• 1

• Steps for enrolling in Summer Intersession at Innovation High School

1. Complete Summer School interest form: https://sites.google.com/innovationhigh.school/summer-intersession

2. Download and send the Counselor Form to your school counselor
   (Studio High School Counselors: A-L: nmauhili@classicalacademy.com and M-Z: kwithem@classicalacademy.com, PLC Academic Coach: twilliams@classicalacademy.com) and email the completed form to:

   • For Escondido: Melissa Serrato - mserrato@innovationhigh.org

   • For Vista: Alfonso Solis - asolis@innovationhigh.org

3. Complete Registration

4. Attend Orientation

• Direct lines to Innovation High School sites:

a. Escondido- 760-203-4804- press zero for front desk- Melissa Serrato can help answer questions

b. Vista- 760-297-4041- press zero for front desk- Alfonso Solis can help answer questions

• Pacific View Charter. Free option. Here is a link to their website: http://pacificview.org/

• BYU Independent Study. Fully online but can be costly. Here is a link to their website: https://is.byu.edu/home

• For some students, Community College is a great option. Typically recommended for Juniors/Seniors who are A and B students. (Palomar College, MiraCosta)

Concurrent Enrollment Policy

*With all options, we always recommend checking to make sure the course is A-G/NCAA approved before enrolling if you are trying to meet A-G requirements.

Informational FAFSA Webinar and Training

Palomar College- Financial Aid Virtual Information Session – Recorded version from 12/15/2020

Virtual College Visits:

Colleges have been reaching out to set up visits via Zoom with CAHS students. Please log in to Naviance for all upcoming virtual college visits designed for CAHS students only and for access to register for the Zoom link to attend. These virtual college visit dates and Zoom links will also be posted on Schoology under the Academic & College Counseling page.

There are no college visits scheduled for the remainder of the year.

*Please note, there are hundreds of virtual college visits currently available for students to attend. You can find these virtual visit opportunities for all students across the country by going to the “Colleges” tab in your Naviance Student account and then clicking on “College Events”.

Exciting News! Our CAHS students are being accepted to many colleges and universities across the nation. Here are just a few: Abilene Christian University, The University of Alabama, The University of Arizona, Amherst College, Auburn University, Baylor University, Biola University, Boise State University, Butler University, California Baptist University, Cal State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State Chico, Cal State University Los Angeles, California State University San Marcos, UC Merced, Central Washington University, Chapman University, Clemson University, Colorado Christian University, Colorado Mesa University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Mesa University, Concordia Irvine, Eckerd College, Elon University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Fordham University, University of Georgia, Gonzaga University, Grand Canyon University, Grove City College, University of Idaho, Lewis and Clark College, Liberty University, Loyola University-Chicago, University of Maine, Marquette University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Montana State University, Mounts St. Mary College, University of Nevada, University of North Dakota, University of Southern California, Northern Arizona University, Oklahoma State University, MiraCosta College, Oklahoma State University, Olivet Nazarene University, College of the Ozarks, Palomar College, Pace University-New York, Pacific Lutheran University, Palomar College, Point Loma Nazarene University, Purdue University, Radford University, Regis University, Rhodes College, Saint Martin's University, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego MiraMar College, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, University of San Francisco, Southern Utah University, Texas Christian University, University of Oregon, Vanguard University of Southern California, Washington State University, Westmont College.

We would love to know where our students are being accepted! Many of our students are being accepted to great colleges all around the country. Please let your counselor know once you decide on your post secondary plans as we would love to highlight you on social media. It is important that you mark all the colleges that have accepted you in Naviance. You do this by logging in to your Naviance account, click on the pencil edit icon in the "Colleges I am Applying to List" then mark the result.

Palomar Promise Program- Palomar College:

The Palomar Promise Application is open- APPLY NOW!

24 hours after a student applies, they will receive their Palomar ID number and be able to log into their MyPalomar account and apply to the Palomar Promise.

How To Apply to Palomar Promise

www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise

For questions, please contact their office at promise@palomar.edu or call (760) 744-1150, ext. 3931.

(Promise staff will be available via email/phone.)

Important Information for Seniors: The Palomar Promise 2021-2022 application is NOW OPEN! Students may access the Promise application via their MyPalomar student portal (student center). Link: How to Apply to the Palomar Promise Program Attend College for FREE @ Palomar College for first-time college students! Please review the steps in the link below. Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Start the application process NOW!

https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/palomarpromise/files/2020/10/Palomar-Promise-21-22-Bookmark.pdf

Please Note: The FAFSA or CA Dream Act (for immigrant minors) application is now open as well and is another important step to being eligible for the Palomar Promise Program.

SENIORS- IMPORTANT CAL GRANT DEADLINES!

Reminder to all Seniors and their parents: The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ CA Dream Act (for immigrant minors) Application sites opened October 1st, and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. We recommend all college-bound students apply. In order to be considered for the CAL Grant, the FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application must be completed no later than March 2nd for students attending a 4-year university. Keep in mind that funds are limited, so please consider getting it filled out earlier. If you’ll be attending a California Community College in the fall and you missed the March 2 Cal Grant application deadline, you have a second opportunity to apply for a Cal Grant by September 2. Since the number of awards available in September is limited, you should try to meet the March 2 deadline. Remember to create your WebGrant 4 Students account to check the status of your Cal Grant eligibility and to have access to receive your awarded funds 7-10 days after submitting your FAFSA application.

Join Us for a Virtual Counselor Q&A

The Academic Counselors, Karen Withem and Natalie Mauhili, have set virtual Counselor Q&A meetings for parents and students for the 2020-2021 school year. Please bring any questions regarding credits, graduation planning, college applications, etc. The dates and times are listed below:

More dates to come.

All attendees will be placed in a waiting room where you will be approved to join the meeting. RSVP’s are not needed. Only current students and parents will be admitted. Please have your full legal name listed when joining the Zoom room.

Post High School Options

◼ http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces

◼ https://www.cacareerzone.org/

◼ https://careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/militaryoptions.aspx

◼ http://myworkforceconnection.org

College Board for Parents:

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/

BigFuture: College Planning Support for Juniors and Sophomores

Step-by-Step Guide for College Search

Sophomores and juniors can use search tools on BigFuture to explore colleges without the pressure of application deadlines and have time to enjoy the discovery process.

Encourage your students to spend 20–30 minutes checking out our College Search Step-by-Step tool and adding a few recommended colleges to their list.

Help Students Get Discovered by Colleges and Scholarships

College Board's Student Search Service® helps students connect with more than 1,500 colleges and over $300 million in scholarships. Your students can now join this program online at any time to start hearing from participating organizations.

VIRTUAL COLLEGE AND CAREER PRESENTATIONS

Virtual Senior Night & Virtual College & Career Planning For Seniors: If you missed the important informational night regarding Senior Year and college and career planning information held on September 24th at 6:00pm you are still able to view and/or go back and watch the presentation in the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayAMEpQJrhk&feature=youtu.be

Please see the invite below for more information on what the presentation covers and for a great counseling resource link for parents and students:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZrSupSKx9pqFQcuIa4zn5KiaGAdNR2e2GQbsXK6RLE/edit?usp=sharing

Virtual College & Career Planning Night for Juniors:

If you missed the virtual informational college and career planning night held on September 17th at 6:00pm you are still able to view and/or go back and watch the presentation in the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rALpe-THSB8&feature=youtu.be

Helpful Counseling Resource On College and Career:

Please see the invite below for more information on what the presentation covers and please also visit the resource link for a great counseling updates and information for both parents and students:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YCNOoDSOdT49bRPc-m4DF73lER8fDnUY8gPIVZ6p8U/edit?usp=sharing

Concurrent Enrollment

Did you sign up for a Concurrent Enrollment course this Spring? If so, please be sure to send proof of enrollment ASAP to Ms. Uribe at euribe@classicalacademy.com. A screenshot of your registration showing your name, the course name, and the term will suffice.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

If you are still needing Community Service hours, please see below for some ideas:

- Clean out old blankets, sheets, towels and donate to an animal shelter (knowing the shelters are closed or by appointment only, students can prepare donations)

- Foster an animal

- Clean out closets and donate to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift stores accepting donations

- Video or record reading to a younger sibling

- Tutor younger students online

- Write cards or letters to people in need of comfort

- Pick up trash around your neighborhood following social distancing rules

- Send cards to deployed soldiers

- Donate to a charity

- Organize an online book club

- Clean out bookshelves to prepare to donate books once libraries reopen

- Be an online buddy to a younger friend of the family during this stressful time

Attention Seniors: Community Service Hours Are Due May 29th!

In order to graduate, ALL Seniors need to complete the Community Service hours requirement. To log those hours, please use the Community Service link found on your Schoology Senior Cohort Page or click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc86ayvgBrALgXS9oFm1KLLJS7UpVdGqsQ-P1fKUGR3__fISA/viewform

Studio Student: Log Your Community Service Hours Below...

Community Service Log for Studio Students Grades 9-12

https://forms.gle/m4FKdfRDKqPv6Kge9

Community Service Requirements for All Studio Students (Grades 9-12)

Every student at Classical Academy High School must complete community service hours as part of his/her graduation requirements. Each school year that students attend CAHS they are required to log 37.5 hours. Each 37.5 hours that is logged will be awarded 2.5 credits/year for up to a total of 10 credits at the end of four years.

Students transferring to CAHS will be required to complete 37.5 hours of community service for each year attended. Community service is a great resume builder as colleges and universities review student applications for admissions.

Hours Required by Year:

• 1 year = 37.5 hours or 2.5 credits

• 2 years = 75 hours or 5 credits

• 3 years = 112.5 hours or 7.5 credits

• 4 years = 150 hours or 10 credits

Students Must:

• Complete the work for no compensation of any type. It must be volunteer work.

• Submit hours and work done. You can enter time completed in groups if done for the same place/organization. Put total hours completed for the dates worked.

• Submit supervisor name and phone for verification purposes.

• Complete the work while a student at CAHS. Hours can start accumulating the summer before freshman year and need to be completed before graduation.

Social Emotional Counseling

MIND OUT LOUD!

Wellness Together School Mental Health, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Department of Education, will host Mind Out Loud – a free three-day virtual event on May 4-6, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for students

Students join together for a three-day virtual experience to:

• Connect with their peers across California

• Hear from engaging speakers to be equipped with practical tools for wellness

• Increase mental health awareness and advocacy for themselves and their friends

• Reduce stigma around mental health

Registration Link

Virtual Calm Room

We created this Virtual Calm Room to serve as a break and to help you find new ways to manage strong emotions and build resilience. These resources will hopefully allow you to reset back to a calm state of mind and body. We encourage you to make it a priority to care for yourself in healthy ways. There are a lot of options in the Virtual Calm Room and not all coping strategies will feel right, so we encourage you to explore some and find what works for YOU

If you would like to set up an appointment to talk with the social emotional counselor, please fill out the Counseling Referral Form. In addition to phone and Zoom appointments, we are now able to have appointments on campus in the counseling office!

Counseling Referral Form