Exciting News! Our CAHS students are being accepted to many colleges and universities across the nation. Here are just a few: Albion College, Arizona State, Azusa Pacific, Belmont, Biola, California Baptist, Cal State Northridge, Cal State San Marcos, Concordia, Eckerd College, Grand Canyon, Indiana State, Indiana, Marquette, U of Mary, U of Missouri-Kansas City, Pacific Lutheran, U of Portland, Regis, St. Mary's College, SDSU, Seattle Pacific, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Columbia University, Indiana State, Northern Arizona

College Acceptances

Please come and let Karen Withem or Natalie Mauhili (Academic and College Counselors) know where you will be attending college once that final decision has been made. We'd love to hear your story and get a picture.

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.

College Visits: Please check Naviance for a listing of College/University visits. New visits are constantly added and will start early in the school year.

Are you a Senior planning to go to Palomar College after you graduate? This is for you!

The Counseling Department has reserved a time slot for CAHS seniors to attend a Pathways Workshop to help decide their major, complete a Career Assessment, and take a tour of the Palomar College campus for Monday, April 20, 2020. Students must apply online first on the Palomar college website and get a student ID before they can attend this orientation.

Students should plan to meet at the Palomar College Clock Tower by 8:45am on April 20, 2020 (transportation is not provided by CAHS, carpooling is recommended). Students who will be driving can park in Parking lot 1 or 2 without any problems. The college will not be citing in those two parking lots on that day.

CAHS seniors are asked to meet at the Clock Tower at the front of the college by 8:45am. The events for this day will start promptly at 9am and will finish around 12:30pm. Lunch will not be provided by Palomar.

If you are interested in attending this day with other CAHS peers, please be sure to let Mrs. Mauhili in the counseling department know by seeing her in her office or emailing her at nmauhili@classicalacademy.com. You need to reserve your spot by Friday, April 3rd by providing her with your Palomar Student ID Number.

Please see the link below for all instructions on the needed steps to enroll at Palomar College and to receive priority enrollment:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGrRFkezT4It9PoqEvRCxJ_fRYLOKMXmh_P0_1I7ATs/edit?usp=sharing

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: AP TEST REGISTRATION HAS NOW ENDED

Any late registrations that are allowed after November 14th will result in a $40 late fee and will need special College Board and Counselor approval.

SENIORS- IMPORTANT FAFSA AND CAL GRANT INFO

Reminder to all Senior Parents: The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ CA Dream Act Application sites opened October 1st and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. 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 be able to receive your awarded funds ONE week after submitting your FAFSA application.

Palomar Promise:

Important Information for Seniors: The Palomar College Promise Application is NOW OPEN!Attend College for FREE @ Palomar College for first-time college students!Please review the steps in the flyer below.Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Start the application process NOW! Please Note: The FAFSA application is now open as well and is another important step to being eligible for the Palomar Promise Program.

Want to meet with the counselors?

The Academic Counselors have set some Q&A meetings for parents to start off the 2019-2020 school year. Please bring any questions regarding credits, graduation planning, college applications, etc. The dates and times are listed below:

Counselor Q&A's:

Wednesday, March 25th in room 107 during lunch

Interested in taking Guitar or Advanced Guitar next year?

Please read the descriptions below and contact Mrs. Fletcher at lfletcher@classicalacademy.com to add to your course selections.

Guitar 1 (Offered in the fall period 1 at the personalized learning center 8:50 - 10:00am)

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 10

Format: Accelerated (18 weeks)

Guitar 1 is a curriculum-based course that meets the minimum graduation requirement for VAPA, and meets the UC requirement as an A-G approved fine art. This course will familiarize students with the basic chords, scales, theory, and mechanics of the guitar. Students will learn to play individually as well as part of a performing group. This class will provide an overview of most guitar-based musical genres, and notable guitar players throughout history. Performance opportunities are optional for Guitar 1 students.

Advanced Guitar (Offered in the spring period 1 at the personalized learning center 8:50 - 10:00am)

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in Guitar 1, or instructor approval before registration

Credits: 10

Format: Accelerated (18 weeks)

Advanced Guitar is a curriculum-based course that meets the minimum graduation requirement for VAPA. This course will assume students have a working knowledge of open chords, moveable chords, and pentatonic shapes. Players will learn to put together full performance pieces in a group setting, learn to compose and harmonize music, and be given an overview of bass guitar and contemporary keyboard. This class will provide an overview of most guitar-based musical genres, and notable guitar players throughout history. Performances are mandatory for Advanced Guitar students.

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/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688https://parents.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688

Seniors- College Application Time is Now! Please Review the College Application Info Below:

Please note: The Common Application and Naviance are not matched. If you are applying to a university via the Common Application, you will need to invite your school counselor and teachers via email through the Common Application for letters of recommendation and transcripts to be sent that way. You will need to mark in Naviance if you are applying through the Common Application if you have the option to do this. Items cannot be sent unless that is noted. Please be sure to invite your counselor as the Counselor Recommender so that we can upload your transcripts. Do not invite them as the Other Recommender. Please add your counselor as soon as you begin the Common Application. You do not need your application finished or submitted in order to add them. This gives them time to submit their required portion before your deadline.

For step-by-step instructions on how to request transcripts and letters of recommendations through Naviance (for Non Common Application schools), please see the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kciKewrxhsVRMTTbiFn7zc-pzMSYQAaw/view?usp=sharing

Please use the Brag Sheet template below to request letters of recommendation from your counselors/teachers. Please give 2-3 weeks notice, to make sure to ask in person, and to follow up with a Thank You as well.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f0rz5zqMjND-jd9cTAJ-vFIU5ATIyYUseoKF71Je8CA/edit?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 Sheet and allow 2 weeks for letters to be written.

Students A-L: Natalie Mauhili-- nmauhili@classicalacademy.com

Students M-Z: Karen Withem-- kwithem@classicalacademy.com

PREPARE FOR THE SAT AT CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

WHO: The Princeton Review is hosting a special SAT Bootcamp on our Studio campus for interested high school students. Targeted for students in grades 10 and 11 and 12.

WHEN: Monday, March 30th (9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), Monday, April 13th (10:00 a.m. to noon), Monday, April 20th (10:00 a.m to noon) and Monday, April 27th (10:00 a.m. to noon). See attached flyer for details on what is covered on each of the required Mondays.

WHERE: Classical Academy Studio Program

WHY: To improve your score on the SAT exam and to prepare you to be more College Ready. See attached flyer to sign up TODAY and reserve your spot.

NACAC College Fair

The NACAC National College Fair is coming up on TUESDAY, APRIL 21st 9am-12pm or 6:00pm to 8:30pm 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/

Scholarship Opportunity:

JESSIE KLICKA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - 2020

The Jessie Klicka Foundation is looking for a senior in need of financial aid for college.

Please click on the link below to see if you qualify:

https://www.jessieklickafoundation.org/?fbclid=IwAR2A6FzzBwrjjFHmISaFGN75ehz_fm4_KjzoegDSaYxFTgzmUjaRhPSmIK0