CAHS Spring Spring Play The Addams Family - Being Rescheduled!

Email: CAHStickets@gmail.com for the secret family code. Visit: www.CAHSplay.com.

Please note that due to COVID-19, all events and announcements are subject to change or cancellation.

Important AP Exam Update - as of April 3, 2020

Please read the College Board update below and please be checking the email that you originally provided to the College Board for their very important updates on AP exam information. Moving forward the College Board will be communicating directly with AP students by e-mail.

It has been highly recommended by the College Board that all students take their AP exams during the May 11th - May 22nd testing window.

Most AP teachers and students surveyed prefer to test earlier, while the content is still fresh.

Exams will be given from May 11–22.

Makeup test dates will be available for each subject from June 1–5.

Students can take exams at home or in schools if they reopen.

Each subject's exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.

View the full testing schedule.

Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question will be timed separately. Students will need to write and submit their responses within the allotted time for each question.

Students will be able to take exams on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They'll be able to type and upload their responses or write responses by hand and submit a photo via their cell phones.

For most subjects, the exams will be 45 minutes long, plus an additional 5 minutes for uploading. Students will need to access the online testing system 30 minutes early to get set up.

Certain courses—Art and Design: 2D; Art and Design: 3D; Computer Science Principles; Drawing; Research; and Seminar—will use portfolio submissions and will not have a separate online exam. All deadlines for these submissions have been extended to May 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET. Teachers and students may receive separate course-specific communications.

Students taking world language and culture exams will complete two spoken tasks consistent with free-response questions 3 and 4 on the current AP Exam. Written responses will not be required. We'll provide additional details in the coming weeks to help students prepare.

Tips for testing on specific devices will be available in late April.

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 University-Tempe, Azusa Pacific University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Biola University, Butler University,California Baptist University, California State Polytechnic University- Pomona, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, California State University-Channel Islands, California State University-Fullerton, California State University-Monterey Bay, California State University-Northridge, California State University-San Marcos, University of California-Irvine, University of California-Irvine (School of Biological Sciences), University of California-Los Angeles,University of California-Santa Barbara, Cedarville University, Columbia University, Concordia University-Irvine, Eckerd College, Grand Canyon University-Traditional Campus, Indiana State University, Indiana University - Purdue, University Indianapolis-Indiana, Wesleyan University-Marion, University of Iowa, Lee University, LeTourneau University, MarquetteUniversity, University of Mary, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Montana State University, Bozeman, Northern Arizona University, Pacific Lutheran University, Palomar College, Pepperdine University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Point Loma Nazarene University, University of Portland, Regis University, Saint Mary's College of California, San Diego Miramar College, San Diego State University, Seattle Pacific University, Studio School Los Angeles, Trinity Western University, Union University, Waynesburg University, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Texas A&M University

Attention Seniors: Important Counseling News

Please let Karen Withem or Natalie Mauhili (Academic and College Counselors) know where you will be attending college or your postsecondary plans once that final decision has been made. We'd love to hear and share your story. You can let them know by emailing them your favorite picture along with a short blurb about your future plans. (i.e. if you are attending a community college/4 year university/trade school/apprenticeship, please include where you will be attending and your college major and/or career goals).

Karen Withem- kwithem@classicalacademy.com

Natalie Mauhili- nmauhili@classicalacademy.com

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: New Tools and Resources Are Now Available to Students Navigating College Admissions

New NACAC tool helps students navigate the college admission process amid the coronavirus outbreak.

As a service to students and families, NACAC has created a new resource cataloging campus-specific changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

The purpose of the tool—which features information from post-secondary institutions—is to make it easier for students and others to navigate the admission process during this unprecedented time of upheaval. So far, more than 460 colleges and universities from around the world have submitted their information.

Both public and private postsecondary institutions are included on the list. The resource will update in real-time as NACAC receives new information from colleges and universities.

“Students need reliable information to assist them in making informed choices during this uncertain time,” Jayne Caflin Fonash, the association’s president, said in a press release. “This collaborative resource does just that.”

http://admitted.nacacnet.org/wordpress/index.php/2020/03/18/new-nacac-tool-helps-students-navigate-college-admission-process-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/

Are you a Senior planning to go to Palomar College after you graduate? This is for you! Seniors: Important Update Below!

Due to COVID-19, the Palomar College tour and workshop day with CAHS peers scheduled for April 20th has been canceled. Please review the steps in the link below for priority enrollment and refer to the Palomar College website for more up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and enrollment.

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

California State Update

The entire California State University system is taking all the necessary steps to mitigate the disruptions caused by COVID-19 while ensuring the health and safety for our students, faculty, staff and communities.

Please be assured that all CSU campuses are prepared to be as flexible as possible when working with fall 2020 applicants on meeting admission requirements and selection. This flexibility will vary by campus and potentially by major applied due to impaction. Although there has been disruption, as campuses transition to some or all staff working remotely, processing of applications and communications is still taking place. We would encourage fall 2020 applicants to continue to check their email and campus portals regularly.

If students have specific questions, they can contact campuses via email. Campus contact information can be found at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/contact-a-campus.aspx. We would encourage applicants to contact campuses via email and be patient while awaiting a response.

As more information becomes available we will send additional updates.

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.

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.

Quarter 4 Naviance Cohort Curriculum

Due to our shift to distance/online learning, the Academic and College Counseling department has set up Career Exploration lessons. These lessons are a continuation of The College Planning Lessons that were previously covered in Cohort during quarter 2. Please access this important resource on your Cohort Schoology page.

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

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

If you are still needing Community Service hours, please see below for some ideas:

- Clean out old blankets, sheets, towels and donate to an animal shelter (knowing the shelters are closed or by appointment only, students can prepare donations)

- Foster an animal

- Clean out closets and donate to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift stores accepting donations

- Video or record reading to a younger sibling

- Tutor younger students online

- Write cards or letters to people in need of comfort

- Pick up trash around your neighborhood following social distancing rules

- Send cards to deployed soldiers

- Donate to a charity

- Organize an online book club

- Clean out bookshelves to prepare to donate books once libraries reopen

- Be an online buddy to a younger friend of the family during this stressful time