Caiman Communique

February 18-22

Updates/Additions Pending

Week at a Glance

Caiman TV

Crimson News

Course Description Catalog - 2019-2020

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NnRRt2k1Uva7csdt8OFzzK_Alm71VKoeZB6WCjvfkEs

February 21 - ASB American Red Cross Blood Drive - Caiman Hall 8am-3pm

A great supplement The YouSchool program provides are great Podcasts that you can choose to listen to with your student(s) to have meaningful conversations at home. We will be sharing with you the Podcasts which align with our monthly topics.

This month the topic is GRIT. Focusing on resiliency and finding courage to overcome set backs.

Take the time to listen to GRIT on The YouSchool Podcast.

If you have any questions or comments email Laura Hughes, our Lead School Social Emotional Counselor at lhughes@classicalacademy.com

IMPORTANT!!!!! There will be no additional opportunity to sign up for AP Exams after Monday, March 4th. See below for more AP information.

Dordt University will be visiting campus Thursday, 2/21 during lunch

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, Northern Arizona University, University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, Azusa Pacific, Baylor, CSUSM, San Diego Christian College, Gonzaga, University of Mary Washington, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Gordon College, Humboldt, Johnson and Wales, Portland State, Sonoma State, Georgetown University, Boston College, US Merchant Marine Academy, CSU Maritime Academy,

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 Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM and end on Monday, Mar 4, 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.

● Mon, March 4th, 2019 at 11:59pm- TESTING REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

● Mon, March 4th, 2019 at 11:59 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.

● 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

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 15th at 8:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at CAHS

Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 a.m. in Conference Room

Attention Senior Parents:Many universities will be requiring mid-year transcripts. If this is the case for you and the university you have applied to is a non-Common Application college/university and needs a mid-year transcript, please contact the counseling department as soon as possible and request them in Naviance. There is a February 1st deadline approaching for a number of institutions.

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/

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

Great Opportunity:

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

THIS WEEK IN CAIMAN Girls Softball

Tryouts - Tuesday-Thursday, February 19th-21st at Orange Glen High School JV field from 3:30pm-5:30pm

THIS WEEK IN CAIMAN BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Monday, Feb 18th: Practice @ EVCC 10-12PM

Tuesday, Feb 19th: Practice @ EVCC 3:30-5:30pm Novice and JV parent meeting to follow after practice 5:45-6:15pm @ EVCC

Wednesday, Feb 20th: Practice @ EVCC 3:30-5:30pm Varsity only parent meeting to follow after practice 5:45-6:15pm @ EVCC

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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