Caiman Communique

November 12, 2018

Additions and Corrections may be made through out the week!

Week at a Glance

Caiman TV

Crimson News

Purchase a CAHS Yearbook

Use this link and code www.yearbookordercenter.com code 8324

November 19-23 - Thanksgiving Vacation

November 29-December 1 - Fall Play - Mr. Farmer

December 5 - Coffee Chat with Mr. Moen - RSVP with Debbie Felix at dfelix@classicalacademy.com

December 7 - CAHS Winter Choir Concert - 7:00pm - Caiman Hall

December 13 - CAHS Winter Instrumental Band Concert - 7:00pm - Caiman Hall

December 14 - CAHS Winter Dance Concert - 7:00pm - Caiman Hall

December 17 - NO Learning Labs

December 19 - CAHS Winter Assembly - Regular Assembly Bell Schedule

December 20 - January 4 - Christmas Holiday Break

December 7 - Learning Labs

CAHS Clothing Drive Video - Please watch

ASB is sponsoring a clothing drive for a donations to local veterans.

We are collecting:

Shirts, sweatshirts, jackets

Pants, Jeans, sweats

New socks

Hats, Beanies, Gloves

Blankets, sleeping bags

Items should be brought to student's second period classroom the week of November 13-16.

Each student in the winning class will receive a $3.00 gift card for the CAHS Student Store.

College Visits: Please check Naviance for a listing of College/University visits. There are up to 30 universities currently scheduled to visit our campus.

IMPORTANT: AP TEST REGISTRATION- DUE DECEMBER 15th without the penalty of a late fee

The New Online AP Exam registration will begin on Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM and end on Wed, Mar 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 Wednesday, December 12th in room 107 for any questions regarding college or graduation requirements

FAFSA:

The 2019-2020 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now live as of October 1st! Use the FAFSA form to apply for financial aid for college now. Some states and schools have limited funds, so complete your application today.

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. 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.

These are hard deadlines!

Common Application: Please check your college application on the Common Application. The first of many deadlines are October 15th and November 15th.

Please remember that ALL High School Staff will be celebrating the holidays with their families, so it is important to get your requests in before the breaks. If you have not made your requests, they must be made ASAP. Teachers and Counselors will be on break for Thanksgiving and Christmas and will not be available to help with applications during this time.

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

Surf Team Update!

San Diego High School Divisions 5

Division Heat Times Links

Sunday, December 9, 2018 - Avalanche, Ocean Beach

Sunday, January 13, 2019 - Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad

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

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