Caiman Communique

January 28-February 2

Week at a Glance

Caiman TV

Crimson News

• Exciting News! Our CAHS Students are being accepted to many colleges and universities across the nation. Here are just a few:

Stanford, Brown, California Baptist University, Biola, Colorado School of Minds, Colorado State University, Concordia University, Duquense, University of Kentucky, Michigan State, Montana State, Point Loma, Ryder, San Diego Christian College, Slippery Rock University, The Masters University, Westmont College, Wheaton College IL, Grand Canyon University

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. 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.

IMPORTANT: AP TEST REGISTRATION- Classical Academy High School's AP Registration has will have an additional late fee beginning 11:59 PM on Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019.

The New Online AP Exam registration will begin on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM and end on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link that will be provided on Schoology or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/054194.

Classical Academy High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning your online registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made and gives the option of avoiding mailing payment. Families do have the option of paying by check, although registration will not be finalized and complete until payment has been received and processed by Total Registration.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

● Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM - Registration Begins

● Sat, Dec 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM - Registrations and payments after this date will incur a $10 late fee per registration.

● Tues, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Registrations and payments after this date will incur a $20 late fee per registration.

● Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Registrations and payments after this date will incur a $40 late fee per registration.

● Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Registration Ends

● Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.

● Sat, Dec 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM - Last day to cancel an exam and receive a full refund.

● Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Last day to cancel an exam with a cancellation fee of $30.00.

We are excited to offer this online registration service for the 2018/2019 AP Exams

Want to meet with the counselors? Parents and Students are welcome at lunch on January 23rd in room 107 for any questions regarding college or graduation requirements

2019/2020 Course Selections are right around the corner!

The Counseling Department will be holding grade specific course selection presentations for students and parents during the month of February. Additionally, they will be holding Parent Meetings on Friday mornings through the month of February.

At this time, we are asking that parents hold their questions until those meetings since we are busy planning and making important decisions for what will be offered and presented next year.

2019/2020 Studio Course Selection Procedures:

The counseling department will be holding grade level specific course selection information meetings for the 2019/2020 school year starting:

Tues. February, 5th Junior class meets during Cohort in Caiman Hall

Mon. February, 11th Junior course selections due Online at Noon

Tues. February, 12th Sophomore class meets during Cohort in Caiman Hall

Mon. February, 18th Sophomore course selections due Online at Noon

Tues. February, 19th Freshman class meets during Cohort in Caiman Hall

Mon. February, 25th Freshman course selections due Online at Noon

Students will receive their course selection packet when they arrive to their grade specific course selection meeting. Parents will have until the following Monday to discuss class choices with students and submit their course selection online. There will not be individual meetings; instead parents are invited to attend these Cohort meetings in Caiman Hall with their students. The Cohort meetings will be at 11:20am-12pm on the above dates.

It is critical that students attend Cohort on their assigned days in order to hear important course selection information. Counselors will plan to hold an open student walk-in Q&A's during lunchtime the weeks of February 5th - 22nd in Room 107. Students can come and ask for help with checking their credits and get advice on their course selections.

If parents are unable to attend the Cohort meeting with their student, the counselors will be holding course selection Question & Answer meetings.

These meetings will be held:

Friday, February 8th at 8:00 a.m. in Study Hall

Friday, February 15th at 8:00 a.m. in Study Hall

Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 a.m. in Study Hall

Spring Schedule Change Requests:

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS WILL OPEN ON 1/22 AND CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 5TH. Please make your requests in the Google Link: Link

Reminder to all Senior Parents:

The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) site will open October 1st and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. In order to be considered for the CAL Grant, the FAFSA must be completed no later than March 2nd. Keep in mind that funds are limited, so please consider getting it filled out earlier.

Here is a link to get started on FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/?WT.mc_id=201819fafsa_email_parent_nopell_s2_l5Sincerely,

NEW FAFSA APP:

The U.S. Department of Education has given the FAFSA a new look: A smartphone application for iOS and Android devices. This new mobile FAFSA app. will allow students easier access as they apply for financial aid. The app. has step by step instructions as students fill out their FAFSA application.

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:

http://cahs.tcawiki.com/file/view/Naviance+College+Application+Process+PDF.pdf

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.

College Board Parent Website:

Check out CollegeBoard’s new 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

NCAC College Fair

The NACAC National College Fair is coming up on Thursday, April 18th and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. This event is free and open to the public. For a full list of participating colleges and other information, visit https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/san-diego/

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Please bring in your official transcripts for the Fall semester ASAP.

Now is the time to sign up for community college classes. Spring Semester starts January 28th at Palomar and January 22nd at Mira Costa.

If you are interested in taking classes at Palomar, registration for the Spring semester is now open. For more information, please visit https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/enrollmentservices/files/2014/12/Acad-Cal-18-19_BoardApproved_Update_181211.pdf

If you are interested in taking classes at MiraCosta, registration for the Spring semester is now open. For more information, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu/academiccalendar/

Grand Canyon University Lunch Visit: 1/30 in Room 107 @ Lunch

GCU is coming to talk, present, and answer questions for Seniors planning to attend or look at GCU as an option. Pizza will be provided. Students, come with your questions!

Palomar Promise:

We are excited to announce that the Palomar College FYE-Promise application for 2019- 2020 is now available. We encourage you to visit the Palomar Promise website for more information regarding eligibility, requirements and steps to apply. The website can be found at: http://www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise

For 2019-2020, we have expanded access to our Promise program, and removed the local district area and recent grad year restrictions. Also instead of a deadline, we will be taking applications on a first-come, first-served basis (pending program application submission, FAFSA/Dream Act receipt, and full-time enrollment).

To be eligible for 2019-2020 Palomar Promise, applicants must:

• Be a first-time college student (units earned through dual/concurrent enrollment are exempt)

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Be a California resident or from an eligible exempt group (i.e. AB 540 or military dependent)

• Complete, submit and have on record with Palomar College the FAFSA or California Dream Act application

• Complete the First-Year Experience (FYE) – Palomar Promise application

• Enroll full-time (a minimum of 12 units) per semester throughout the first year

Scholarship Opportunity:

Education.com’s scholarship program for aspiring teachers. You can see the full scholarship details at https://www.education.com/scholarships/

FBI San Diego Teen Academy

Applications are due in March for 10th and 11th grade high schoolers.

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sandiego/community-outreach

Spring Schedule Change Requests:

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS WILL OPEN ON 1/22 AND CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 5TH. Please make your requests in the Google Link:

Reminder to all Senior Parents:

The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) site will open October 1st and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. In order to be considered for the CAL Grant, the FAFSA must be completed no later than March 2nd. Keep in mind that funds are limited, so please consider getting it filled out earlier.

Here is a link to get started on FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/?WT.mc_id=201819fafsa_email_parent_nopell_s2_l5Sincerely,

NEW FAFSA APP:

The U.S. Department of Education has given the FAFSA a new look: A smartphone application for iOS and Android devices. This new mobile FAFSA app. will allow students easier access as they apply for financial aid. The app. has step by step instructions as students fill out their FAFSA application.

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: http://cahs.tcawiki.com/file/view/Naviance+College+Application+Process+PDF.pdf

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.

College Board Parent Website:

Check out CollegeBoard’s new 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

NCAC College Fair

The NACAC National College Fair is coming up on Thursday, April 18th and will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. This event is free and open to the public. For a full list of participating colleges and other information, visit https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/san-diego/

Swimming or Diving Update

Interested in swimming or diving? If you were unable to attend the Spring sports meeting last night, but want to swim or dive, please follow the link below and fill out the form. Our first practice is this coming Monday, February 4th, from 11:00-2:00pm at James Stone pool (across the street in the Center for the Arts parking lot). Don't forget you must have all of your sports clearances completed before you can get in the water, so please get that done ASAP if you haven't already. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Scott scottsmithers319@gmail.com or Coach Hoff ahoff@classicalacademy.com. It's shaping up to be another great season!

https://goo.gl/forms/w71Ej0JvLCnhyHEf1

Beach Volleyball

Beach season is right around the corner. I'm so excited to begin training! This year the season has been pushed back a few weeks so I wanted to give you a quick update on start dates and practice times.

The first practice will be on Feb 11th (Monday) from 11:00-1:00 at Mission Hills Church. All practices are on on Mondays 11:00-1:00 and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30. There will be an optional captains practices on the weekends. More info to follow.

Games days will be held on Thursdays. Important dates:

February 28th: First League Match

May 2nd - 4th: League Playoffs

May 18th: State Playoffs for the Open Champion

The league schedule will not be finished till February. All games will be held on Thursdays, unless there is a reschedule due to rain or court availability.

Please reply to this email if you are planning on participating in Beach Volleyball this season.

As always please check www.playasone.org for any updates.

Spring Sports Caiman Way

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - Caiman Hall at 6:30pm

Caiman Athletes and Parents must attend this "Caiman Way" Sports Orientation before participating on any CAHS athletic teams. Parents and students are encouraged to attend and meet Mr. Chedly Benattia, Classical Academy's new Athletic Director.

Agenda:6:30 - 7pm "Caiman Way" Orientation in Caiman Hall with Mr. Benattia - We highly encourage all new and veteran athletes and their parents to attend.

7:00 - 7:30 pm Winter sports pre-season meetings (and meet the Boys Lacrosse coach)

(Room assignments below)

Team Meetings:

• Boy's Volleyball - 101

• Baseball - 102

• Softball - 103

• Golf - 104

• Boy's Tennis - 105

• Girl's Beach Volleyball - 106

• Boy's Lacrosse - 107

• Track and Field - Caiman Hall

• Swim - Study Hall

Athletic Packet: Athletic Packets are due by Friday, February 1st to the front office in order to be ready to practice. Players are not allowed to practice without a completed Athletic Packet, including a sports physical. Athletes who have already completed the athletic packet for fall or winter sports do not have to complete a new one.

Electronic Athletic Clearance Packet Directions:

Academy High School has partnered with Rank One Sport Management to provide online form completion for all the required district mandated forms for participation in extracurricular activities.

The only forms in addition to this are the medical history and physical examination forms, which need to be printed off and taken to the doctor who is performing the physical and returned to the front office.

To access the website please go to: www.playasone.org

-Click on Sports Clearance

-Click on Start Online Forms in the blue box at the bottom of the page

-Choose the option of your choice.

By creating a parent account, you will be able to access documents, track eligibility of

your student athlete, management notification preferences, and more!

-You will be directed to the first page of participation forms.

-Parent/Guardian and the student will need to physically sign each form by holding the mouse over the space and signing the form. You may also use a tablet to complete the forms so that you may sign using your finger or a stylus.

-Click the SUBMIT form and the form will be completed and submitted. The next form should automatically come up.

-Complete and sign each form in the Electronic Forms dropdown menu.

-In order to submit a copy of insurance card, you will need to upload a .jpeg, .jpg, .png, or .gif file of your insurance card.

Once all have been completed; and the medical history and physical exam form has been turned into the FRONT DESK (Not a coach), the student will be eligible to participate.

Sports Donation: Make your checks payable to the North County Education Foundation (NCEF) which supports all CAHS athletics. You can also use your credit card to make a donation here https://classicalacademy.com/giving/give-2/

(Select Classical Academy High School for your donation category/earmark. Your contribution of $150 or more will help sustain and grow these amazing opportunities for our students!

Surf Team Update!

San Diego High School Divisions 5

Division Heat Times Links

Sunday, January 27, 2019 - La Jolla Shores

Sunday, March 10, 2019 - Oceanside South Pier

For More Information contact Joel Williams at jwilliams@classicalacademy.com

Sports Calendars and Information - Click here for Play As One!

Sports Information Contact:

Athletic Director: Chedly Benattia cbenattia@classicalacademy.com

Athletic Secretary: JoAnn Goodman joanngoodman@classicalacademy.com

Earn Community Service Hours working at a Feeding San Diego Distribution Site

Every Sunday, Feeding San Diego at St. Bart’s Church in Poway is open to serve anyone who needs food. Groceries are donated from Sprout’s and Target and redistributed to anyone in need. Volunteer shifts are from 1:30-3:00 and the work involves sorting food, setting up, distributing items and cleaning up. Sign-up just once or every once in a while. We’d love to have you work with us.

If you have questions please email Lisa Marie Oakes at feedingpeople@stbartschurch.org

To sign up for a volunteer shift:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094daea729a1ff2-shift

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