CAHS News
Caiman Communique
November 26, 2018
Monday - November 26
Learning Labs - 9am-11am
Boy’s Soccer vs Vista HS at VHS, Varsity - 6:00pm
Girl’s Soccer vs Vista HS at VHS , Varsity - 4:00pm, Dismissal - 2:15pm
Tuesday - November 27
HOT LUNCH SERVED
Boy’s Basketball vs El Cajon Valley HS at ECVHS - JV - 4:30pm, Varsity - 6:00pm (JV only early dismissal 2:30pm)
Girl’s Basketball vs Warner Springs HS at EVCC - 3:30pm, Dismissal - 2:15pm
Wednesday - November 28
HOT LUNCH SERVED
Choir - 3:10pm - 5:15pm
Girl’s Soccer vs Valley Center HS at Ryan Park, JV - 3:30pm, Varsity - 5:15pm, Dismissal - 2:00pm (JV only)
Girl’s Water Polo vs Escondido HS at Washington Park, JV - 3:15pm, Varsity - 4:15pm, Dismissal - 2:15pm
Thursday - November 29
HOT LUNCH SERVED
Girl’s Basketball vs Kearny HS at EVCC - 6:00pm
Boy’s Soccer vs Army Navy at Army Navy, JV - 3:15, Varsity - 5:00pm, Dismissal - 2:00pm (JV only)
Girl’s Water Polo vs La Costa Canyon at Washington Park, JV - 3:15pm, Varsity - 4:15pm
Dismissal - 2:15pm
Friday - November 30
HOT LUNCH SERVED
Girl’s Soccer vs Mission Vista HS at Ryan Park, JV - 3:30pm, Varsity - 5:15pm, Dismissal - 2:00 (JV only)
Girl’s Water Polo vs San Marcos HS at Palomar College, JV - 8:00pm, Varsity - 9:00pm
Link Crew Recycling- Link Crew will be collecting recycling. Bring trash bags of pre-sorted aluminum cans or plastic bottles to Mr. Minkoff's room (room 103). Each bag earns you 1 hour of community service and gets you a raffle ticket for prizes.
Fall Play - Spencer Farmer - 7:00pm - Caiman Hall
Saturday - December 1
Fall Play - Spencer Farmer - Caiman Hall - 2:00pm and 7pm
Sunday - December 2
Fall Play - Spencer Farmer - Caiman Hall - 2:00pm
Announcements
A Christmas Carol will be performed in Caiman Hall
November 30th @ 7:00pm,
December 1st @ 2:00 pm & 7:00pm
December 2nd @ 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Tickets are $10.00 for Students with an ASB/Military/Seniors and $12.00 for all others.
San Diego Gulls Game
Mark you calendars and join The Classical Academies at Valley View Casino Center (Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego) for Charter School Night with San Diego’s very own AHL hockey team the San Diego Gulls on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Game starts at 7:00pm.
Come early to enjoy the Star Wars themed event.
Discounted tickets are available, prices as follows:
Terrace Level (no hat) - $19
Terrace Level (w/hat) - $23
Lower Loge Level (no hat) - $36
Lower Loge Level (w/hat) - $40
There are two ways to order your tickets:
i. In person at your campus' front office - Deadline to order is December 14, 2018
ii. Online at Charter School Night 2019 (service fee added to online orders) - Deadline to order is o/a January 16, 2019
Family, friends and Charter School supporters are welcome!
Go Gulls!
CAHS Winter Choir Concert
Friday, December 7, 2018
7:00 - Caiman Hall
Tickets: $5. (Pre-sale at front office is $4.)
CAHS Spring Musical (Footloose) Auditions:
Singing/Acting:
Monday, December 3rd 1:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, December 4th 3:10 - 5:00
Dance:
Wednesday, December 5th
4:00 - 6:00
To get an audition time, interested parents & students should register on our website: www.CAHSplay.com
All forms that need to be brought to auditions are located on the website. After parent and student registers, a link for sign ups will be sent.
Parents whose student has never done a show at CAHS before and who missed missed the Informational meeting will need
to meet with the director before auditions. Director can be contacted at jmccormick@classicalacademy.com.
Purchase a CAHS Yearbook
Use this link and code www.yearbookordercenter.com code 8324
Upcoming Events
November 30-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
ASB/CAHS Club Information
College/Academics
SPRING SCHEDULE CHANGES
Spring Schedule Change Requests:
To request a schedule change, please go to: https://goo.gl/forms/HJgHfwfnVKkD2hrz2 .
The link can be found on Schoology and in the Communique.
We are unable to process email and phone call requests. Please use the Google link above. Please note that teacher and period
requests will not be honored and that many classes are full and this limits class changes.
All requests will need to be made
by 3:30p.m. on FRIDAY, December 14th .
Parents will be notified via email whether the request was granted or denied by December 19th .
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.
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
Athletics
CAHS Boys Tennis 2019 - Team Interest Meeting
Please plan to attend a brief Student/Parent Interest Meeting if your son is planning on trying out for the Varsity Boys Tennis Team in the spring.
It will be held on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 101.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Coach Verner and Coach Withem
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
Community Events
Field of Faith Basketball Season
Field of Faith kicks off the 2019 basketball season on January 21 and will run for 11 weeks. Sign up now to reserve a spot for your 1st-8th grade athlete. Cost is $180 per student. Register online at www.fieldoffaith.org/winter-season. For more information about Field of Faith, please visit www.fieldoffaith.org.
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