CAHS News
Q1 is over! Fresh start on Q2!
Link Crew's Spooky Special 2 hour Event for Freshmen this Monday! 2pm
Seniors? Where are You??? Send in your photo and quote!
Workshops and Learning Center resume
Keep being respectful of others with mask and distancing so we can bring more students back!
Live Pure: What you put in impacts what comes out!
My grandpa and how it impacted my health
Gained control of my diet with “Intermittent Fast” 8 hours/day
Ate more fruits and veggies, less dairy, carbs, fats.
Your body will do what you tell it to if you have a stronger desire to overcome the weaker desire.
What do you want MOST? Not what do you want NOW?
The discipline I've gained with my physical health has impacted EVERYTHING!
Body and Mind!
CAHS Studio Virtual Spirit Week
Virtual Spirit Week - October 27-October 30
Tuesday, October 27 - Class Color Day
Freshmen: White
Sophomores: Red
Juniors: Grey
Seniors: Black
October 28 - Sports Day - Any sports-related shirt
October 29 - UNITE Day - Either black / white UNITE shirt
October 30 - Caiman Spirit Day Caiman colors, etc.
Door Decorating Contest - Decorate a door in your house and post on cahs_asb Instagram page - Decorate with Caiman Spirit
Link Crew Recycling
Monday, November 9th from 8:30am-9:30am
Community service opportunity open to all CAHS students! Come to the Link Crew drive-thru recycling and drop off pre-sorted bags of recycling to the student lot on Monday, September 28th from 8:30am-9:30am. Note that we can only accept plastic bottles and aluminum cans (no glass).
Link Leaders will unload bags of recycling from your car as you drive through.
Each bag of pre-sorted recyclables will earn you one hour of community service.
CAHS Studio Workshop and Lab Afternoon Schedule
This two page document is subject to change and will be updated regularly.
Please check your teacher’s Schoology page for sign up information and any specific workshop instructions.
Learning Center Sign Ups
Tuesday, October 27 - Sign Up Link
Wednesday, October 28 - Sign Up Link
Thursday, October 29 - Sign Up Link
Flag Team Mask Fundraiser - Coming Soon!
New Caiman Apparel Shop- Get your spirit wear!
Check out our new Caiman Apparel Store through BSN Sports. Open year round, Monday through Friday, with dozens of products available and shipped directly to customers. Please check the site out! Go Caimans!
Important Dates
Monday, October 26 - Freshmen Link Crew Fall Event - Freshmen Only - 2pm-4pm at CAHS
Wednesday, October 28 - Parent Coffee Chat with Mr. Moen - 10am-11am - Link will be posted on Schoology calendar
Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day - No School
Thursday, November 12 - Free Senior Yearbook Picture (Yearbook Picture only) - 11pm-1pm - Caiman Hall Foyer
Tuesday, November 17 - Caiman Way Winter Sports Meeting - ON CAMPUS - More details to follow
Wednesday, November 18 - Coffee Chat with Mr. Moen - Link on the Schoology calendar
Tuesday, December 15 - CIF Sports begin
Thursday, December 17 - January 3 - Christmas Break
Social Emotional Counseling
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!
October is Bullying Prevention month!
TCA counselors are teaming up to bring students information and tools to understand and address different forms of bullying. Remember: Share Kindness + Promote Acceptance + Encourage Inclusion = Safer Environment for Every Individual in our Community!
College and Careers
October 26 - October 30
Welcome to the 2020/2021 school year! 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 EXAM REGISTRATION REMINDER
PLEASE SIGN UP ON COLLEGE BOARD AND PAY ON TOTAL REGISTRATION BY THE NEXT DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 11th
If you are currently in an AP course, all AP teachers have been sharing their AP classroom join codes for each of your individual AP classes. Signing up to take an AP spring exam is a simple 2 STEP PROCESS. Students will register on their College Board account by first joining their AP classroom. You will then mark "YES" on the College Board exam indicator AND will finish by paying for the exam on Total Registration.
Please see the link below with step-by-step instructions and the link to pay on Total Registration.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D9EFTBSLv0lWOXwUO3RiVBArLyfq3Ki6swjtGeSjqRw/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT - A student MUST mark YES on the exam indicator on the College Board classroom site or no exam can be ordered even if paid for on Total Registration. Keep in mind that both answers of NO and UNDECIDED will result in no exam being ordered.
The first deadline that incurred a late fee was October 2nd. This late College Board fee is now $20. The high school order for all AP Classes will be FINALIZED on November 11th. Any late registrations allowed after that date, will result in a $40 late fee per exam IF approved.
IMPORTANT- Current 11th Grade PSAT Update
If you are a current student in 11th-grade and wish to take the PSAT on the NEW TESTING DATE of Wednesday, January 26, 2021 please click on the Permission Click below to indicate that you will either be opting IN or OUT for PSAT testing. The College Board has changed the testing date from October 14th to January 26th. If you filled out the Permission Click at Gear Up we are asking that you fill it out again for the new January administration.
https://permission.click/aGN1E/us#/information
Please respond back with a "Yes" or a "No" response no later than Monday, November 16th, 2020 so that PSAT tests can be ordered with the College Board.
The PSAT is designed for 11th-grade students. This is a practice test for the SAT. Only 11th-grade students are eligible for National Merit, Commended Scholar, and National Hispanic Scholar status. These awards are based on a student’s performance on test day.Testing will begin at 7:45 and will go until approximately noon on January 26, 2021. All testing will take place on campus in classrooms. CAHS will be covering your cost for the test, however, you MUST indicate on this form your plan to test in order for you to participate. The PSAT tests are ordered from The College Board who has a firm deadline on ordering.
Exciting News! Our CAHS students are being accepted to many colleges and universities across the nation. Here are just a few: Amherst College, California Baptist University, Central Washington University, Colorado Christian University, Colorado Mesa University, Grand CAnyon University, Michigan Technological University, Oklahoma State University, College of the Ozarks, Point Loma Nazarene University, Northern Arizona 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.
SENIORS- IMPORTANT FAFSA AND CAL GRANT INFO
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 TODAY, 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. 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 have access to receive your awarded funds 7-10 days after submitting your FAFSA application.
Palomar Promise Program- Palomar College:
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.
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.
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”.
October 26th
Azusa Pacific @ 1:00pm
University of Dallas @ 1:00pm
Colorado Christian University @ 1:00pm
University of Kentucky @ 1:00pm
UCSD @ 1:00pm
October 27th
Lafayette College @ 1:00pm
October 28th
Seton Hall University @ 1:00pm
Louisiana State University @ 1:00pm
October 29th
California Baptist University @ 1:00pm
Arizona State University - Tempe @ 1:00pm
Colorado Christian University @ 1:00pm
Vanguard University @ 1:00pm
Seattle Pacific University @ 1:00pm
*Please note that colleges may cancel. Please check Naviance regularly*
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
Want to meet with the counselors?
The Academic Counselors have set virtual Q&A meetings for parents and students to start off the 2020-2021 school year. Please bring any questions regarding credits, graduation planning, college applications, career, etc. The dates and times are listed below:
Virtual Counselor Q&A's:
Thursday, October 29th at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
More dates to follow.
Please check the Academic & College Counseling Schoology page for the Zoom link invitation. Only current students and parents will be admitted. Please have your full legal name listed when joining the Zoom room.
Did you take a Summer Class or a Concurrent Enrollment Course?
If so, you must request an official transcript to be sent to the CAHS Registrar, Elenna Uribe. No credit will be given until this official transcript has been received.
Concurrent Enrollment
Did you sign up for a Concurrent Enrollment course this Fall? 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.
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/
2021/2022 College Admissions
If you are a current senior, please note that Cal State, UC universities and many, many others are no longer requiring the SAT or ACT as a part of the admissions process. Some universities however are offering an SAT on their own campuses with scores that cannot be transferred but are using those results for their own scholarship purposes. Please check with your list of colleges/universities to see what they are requiring for both admissions and for merit scholarships.
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 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 16th.
CSU Applications: Planning to apply to a CSU? CSU Fall 2020 application opened on October 1st and ends December 4th. Visit Calstate.edu/apply now to apply.
UC Applications: Planning to apply to a UC? UC Fall 2020 applications open on November 1st and close November 30th. Visit https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu.
Senior College Application Questions and Answers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1flObe4c1TfqCMRrBAuzyNtKYXbRDY7NO/view?usp=sharing
SENIORS: If you are using the Common Application for college admissions, please invite your counselor on the site. A counselor recommendation is required. Please provide counselors with your brag sheets or resume and allow 2 weeks for letters to be written. The brag sheet template can be found in the link below. Please make a copy and share it with your counselor once it is completed.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f0rz5zqMjND-jd9cTAJ-vFIU5ATIyYUseoKF71Je8CA/edit?usp=sharing
Studio Students A-L: Natalie Mauhili-- nmauhili@classicalacademy.com
Studio Students M-Z: Karen Withem-- kwithem@classicalacademy.com
CSU Applications Opened October 1st!
The priority application period for the Fall 2021 semester opens on Thursday, October 1, 2020, and closes on Friday, December 4, 2020. We recommend you start now and encourage you to apply early!
Validation is Here! Students are highly encouraged to find their high school, so they do not need to manually enter their high school coursework, complete a-g matching and ensure validation is properly applied. Students can now search for their high school using the CEEB code. CAHS CEEB code is 054194.
Cal State Apply Submission Review! The application has been updated with a Submission Review page. The page provides key academic and application information that students may need to review. Please be sure to review this information carefully and correct any issues prior to submission.
SAT and ACT Test Scores
The CSU has temporarily suspended the use of SAT and ACT test scores for admission purposes. To find more information on the admission requirements for Fall 2021 please visit the First-time Freshman Guidance.
If SAT and ACT test scores are submitted, the CSU will use scores for placement in English and mathematics courses. Please visit the CSU Student Success site for additional information on placement. If a student has not taken a test, they can opt out of the Standardized Tests section of Cal State Apply.
CSU Video and Campus Virtual Tour Links
A new CSU overview video and virtual tour links for all 23 campuses have been placed in one central location. These are located under the Choosing a Campus section of the Cal State Apply web site.
Reminders & Clarifications
College- Dual Enrollment Coursework - If students have taken college classes while in high school on their own or through a formal dual enrollment program, they should specify on the application that they are graduating high school senior with college credit. Any college courses taken that will appear on a college transcript should be reported on the College Coursework page. For more information please see the College-Dual Enrollment Coursework Guidance.
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). This Program is designed for students who are historically disadvantaged (i.e., low income for several years, first-generation college student, inner-city or migrant family). Some but not all campuses have a deadline of December 4, 2020 for EOP applicants. Even if a student has submitted their application to the CSU, they can still go back into Cal State Apply to indicate they are interested in applying for EOP if they haven’t missed the campus’s deadline. To check the deadline for the campus(es), go to EOP Admission by Term (also available as a PDF). Also, at least one of the recommendations must be from someone who knows the students’ academic history, such as a teacher or counselor. The other recommendation can be from an individual who can comment about student’s potential to succeed in college but cannot be the student or a family member.
DACA, undocumented or AB540 students should enter “None” as their citizenship status. Under “Residency,” they should select “California” as their state of residency if they consider California their home.
There have been changes in impaction on both campuses and degree programs for the 2021-22 academic year. Impaction means that there are more qualified applicants for a program or campus than can be accommodated. For the most current information, visit the Impaction center on Calstate.edu.
CSU/UC & Common Application: Reporting High School Coursework Grades:
For the UC/CSU and Common App schools, students should input grades as semester since CAHS issues 2 final grades per course (not 4 final grades, which can be typical for a quarter system). The "A” portion or “1st half" of a grade will be semester 1-Fall and the "B” portion or 2nd half" of a grade will be semester 2-Spring. The courses for senior year should have a "planned" or "in progress" option to select and those should be marked as semester grades as well.
Community Events
Drive In Movie Nights: Presented by California Center for the Arts, hosted by Cal State San Marcos
Tickets can be ordered online in advance at: www.artcenter.org / 1-800-988-4253. (24 hours). The Box Office is not open at this time - must order online or at the phone number.
Prices: Start at $25.00 per car
Movies: Hocus Pocus - October 23, 8:00 pm
Coco - October 31, 8:00 pm
Breakfast Program
The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a nutritious breakfast meal every school day. Our breakfast program is available to all students that are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
Prepackaged Breakfast Kits are available on campus at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules. The Breakfast Kits must be ordered online at https://classicalacademies.boonli.com by noon the day before your student is on campus.
When students arrive on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each Breakfast Kit includes a breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All Breakfast Kits include a spoon and napkin.
The cost is $3.00 per Breakfast Kit. Eligible students may receive meals free of charge if qualified.
For more information, click HERE to be directed to our Classical Academies Meal Program website or HERE to download the online ordering and registration instructions for your site.
School Meals Available at Community Locations
On October 9, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program to encompass the entire school year. Children are eligible to receive meals regardless of school or district of attendance. School districts are working hard to implement the new guidelines and meet local needs. Locally, we are aware of meal services in Escondido, Oceanside, and Vista. Please visit their websites for more information. To find out when your neighborhood school will be ready to participate in this program, please visit 20/21 Meal Sites for Students.
Please also visit these other community resources:
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Sports Update
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NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Marcus Preciado takes role of Athletic Director
ESCONDIDO, Calif. – Marcus Preciado is the new Athletic Director at Classical Academy High School. Preciado has been leading corporate and non-profit teams for over 25 years and has over a decade of experience coaching rec, club, and high school sports; including serving as a football coach at CAHS.
“Marcus clearly exemplifies our organization's cultural values and recognizes the role that athletics can play in the development of the whole student-athlete,” states Dean of Students, Alex Boshaw. “His experience working with professional coaches and athletes, sports leagues, and corporate sponsorships allow CAHS athletes to succeed.”
Preciado’s four children have attended Classical Academy schools, including two who have graduated from CAHS and now play college sports. His daughter plays soccer for Westmont and his son plays football for Stanford.
“I grew up playing baseball, soccer, and football. I eventually attended SDSU on a football scholarship,” States Preciado. “My family has benefitted from CAHS’ programs and leadership and I am looking forward to being a part of the athletic department. I hope to build and maintain an athletics program where everyone involved gives their best effort along with their best attitude."
Principal Moen is very excited for Mr. Preciado to join the Caiman athletic Department, saying "Mr. Preciado understands that athletics is simply one platform to impact our student-athletes as we prepare them for success on and off the field and most importantly for success in life!"
CIF calendar Update: Click HERE
Caiman Gear can be purchased from our apparel store. BSN Link
All Sports Information Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CJBrSLdeP9n8WmQxioSPigMDwDb6BWkKFFxiG2tnxzU/edit?usp=sharing