Classical Academy Middle School
If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please send an email to camsattendance@classicalacademy.com to let us know. If your child misses any schoolwork due to an absence, please do not hesitate to contact your cohort teacher. They will be more than happy to provide you with the necessary materials and support to help your child catch up.
Monday, September 4th - Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, September 5th - Make-up Picture Day
Wednesday, September 6th - Coffee Chat (10:30am -11:15am)
Monday, September 11th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Monday, September 11th - Board Meeting @ Coastal TK-8
Thursday, September 14th - Back To School Night (5:00pm-6:30pm)
Monday, September 18th - Wednesday, September 20th - 7th grade Catalina Trip
Monday, September 25th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am).
Thursday, September 28th - Morning Mingle (8:30am - 9:15am)
Monday, October 2nd - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Thursday, October 5th - Tuesday, October 10th - Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, October 9th - Wednesday, October 10th - Unit 1 Conferences
Monday, October 16th - Office Hours (9:00am - 10:30am)
Wednesday, October 18th - Unity Day
Thursday, October 19th - The Great California Shakeout
Thursday, October 19th - Shakey's Fundraiser & Family Movie Night
Hello Parents,
It was wonderful having families on campus for Badger Breakdown, Summit training, and students on campus for their first days of school. We hope that your child is feeling a little less nervous about middle school and excited for what the year has in store! If you are having trouble with Schoology, Summit, or navigating Monday/Friday work, do not hesitate to contact your cohort teacher, the office, or myself for help. We are here to make sure you and your child are successful!
Mark your calendars for more opportunities to connect with the school coming soon!
My first Coffee Chat will be September 6, 10:30-11:15. At coffee chats, parents are invited to join an informal chat with other parents and administration. Coffee chats will have a short agenda and Q & A time. Coffee Chats are virtual and will be recorded. I like to base my Coffee Chats on parent feedback. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (only 2 questions) so I can cater my coffee chats to your needs. Thank you! Coffee Chat Survey
Office hours begin on Monday, September 11, 9:00-10:30. During office hours, students can come to campus and see any of their teachers for support or to have a quiet place to work. Office hours are optional, but highly recommended for students to connect with their teachers and receive additional help.
Back to School Night will be September 14, 5:00-6:30 pm. This is a parent/guardian only event (no students) where you get to walk your child's schedule and get to meet all the teachers. More information is coming soon!
Enjoy some pictures from this week! Thank you for your partnership!
Mrs. Morrow, Principal
Student Safety Reminders:
Student safety is our #1 priority. With safety in mind, here are a few reminders for keeping kids safe at morning drop off and after school pick up.
School opens at 8:00am. There is no supervision before 8:00. If you arrive early, please wait with your child until you see an employee open the gate.
Drive slowly and cautiously on Woodward. In addition to CAMS, there is the Boys and Girls Club, Classical Academy High School PLC, and a daycare. Drive with extra care when children are present.
No U-turns on Woodward! This is very dangerous and against the law. Please pull into the parking lot and park or in the morning, use our convenient drop off lane in front of the school.
Red curbs mean no stopping or parking. Please be aware of the red curbs bordering the pool and along Woodward. If using our drop off lane in the morning, please pull forward as directed by our team. No drop offs along the red curbs.
Always pull into a parking space when dropping off or picking up your child in the public parking lot.
After school pick up - Parents/guardians must either park and walk over to retrieve your student from the holding area OR park in a spot near the holding area and direct your child to walk to you. If a team member cannot make eye contact with you or your car, we will not allow your child to walk to you. You must complete a Walk Off Campus Permission Slip if your child is walking out of sight of our team. Walk Off Campus permission slips are linked HERE.
Thank you for keeping kids safe!
Parent Orientation Recording
Hi Parents - if you missed the orientation, it is available to watch! Click here to view the Zoom recording.
The video will go over:
How to Start The School Year Off Successfully
Bell & School Schedules
Drop off & Pickup
Electives & Extracurricular Activities
Student Expectations
And More!
Donors Choose
From Story to Screen Book Club Project
The students at my school are widely diverse and have a variety of interests, learning abilities, and talents. They do share one trait- the need for more high quality, engaging, and current reading material. The 8th graders served at this middle school campus often have limited access to age appropriate and relevant books, so updating our reading curriculum will help spark interest in the subject.
This project aims to get kids engaged with stories by asking the question: How is the same story different when it is offered in a different medium? The book club unit is designed to encourage critical thinking and creative exploration. - Ms. Shurance
If you enter the code LIFTOFF at checkout, Donors Choose will double the gift until Wednesday, August 30th. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Check out our Donors Choose Link for more details!
Classical Academy Soccer Night @ SD Loyal Soccer Club
Join your fellow Classical Academies friends and families to cheer on San Diego Loyal Soccer Club! Use this link for group rate tickets and sit with other Classical Academy community members. Last year we had over 70 in our group! Cheer on club EVP & Manager former US Men’s National Team legend Landon Donavon and his high-flying team. If you’ve never experienced a Loyal match day, you’re in for a treat! The soccer is incredible, and the atmosphere is electric.
The match is on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm. You won’t want to miss this. Interested in purchasing Season Tickets with SD Loyal or have any other questions? Contact Ben Skye-Babbott with any questions! (bens@sdloyal.com | 619.790.7115)
The Classical Academies 3.19 SD Loyal Group Flyer.pdfVolunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering at CAMS? This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, check out our amazing campus and make an impact on our CAMS community.
We will have several opportunities throughout the year, click the link below to find out more!
7th Grade Catalina Trip
Join this fun time at the Catalina 7th grade trip! At this three-day, two-night camp, students will explore marine science, view sea creatures, snorkel, kayak, and more.
Quick Facts:
Dates: September 18-20, 2023
Registration: Please contact Rachel Dove rdove@classicalacademy.com for more information.
Cost: $455.00
CAMS SPORTS
Attention parents! Our student athletes need coaches! We offer boys and girls: flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, and cross-country. The running events are just one meet only, and the other sports are 6 games total.
We have a volleyball coach, but if you are interested in helping coach one of our other sports seasons, that would be awesome! Please contact Tyler Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com
Fall Sports:
Boys Flag Football & Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball & Girls Soccer
Cross Country
Spring Sports:
Boys Soccer & Girls Basketball
Boys Volleyball & Girls Flag Football
Track Meet
Have questions about our sports program?
Please visit our CAMS Sports FAQ Page for more information and updates.
Dance Team
AUDITION - 8:45-9:45am on September 11th at the California Center for The Arts, studio 4
COST - $150 participation fee, which includes a Dance T-shirt
SIGN UP - Click Here To Sign Up
Questions? Click Here to view flyer
or Contact Halley Baker - hbaker@classicalacademy.com
Band and Choir
Interested in joining the TCA Band or Choir next school year? Fill out one of the interest forms below!
Questions? Check out the link below or Contact Jacob Stubbs - jstubbs@classicalacademy.com
Weekly Events & School Info
Medication Policy for 2023/2024 school year
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If your student will require medication at school, at any time during the year, please print the required medication form here and turn it into the front office. We are not able to administer any medication (prescription or over-the-counter), without a doctor's signature, and the medication must be in the original container. Additionally, if your student will be carrying medication, you still need to fill out the medication form, have it signed my a doctor, and your student also needs to fill out the self-carry medication form. If your student requires an EPI PEN to be used on campus the following form must be filled out and returned to campus. This will better allow us to assist your student with possible reactions and side effects of your students allergies and gives us an action plan to care for your student properly.
Please note: We cannot accept any medication form for the 2022-2023 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2023. All forms must be signed & dated by your doctor after this date to be active for the school year.
CLICK HERE to read the medication policy TCA schools put into effect for the 2023-2024 school year.
Permission To Walk Off Campus
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Is your student going to be walking off campus after school? If so they must have a permission to walk/bike off campus form filled out and turned into the front office. The form can be found HERE
School Meal Program
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The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free meal kit each day they are on campus. Meals must be pre-ordered through the front office and are available for pick up at break time, Tuesday-Thursday.
Students will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged Breakfast Kits. Each pre-packaged Breakfast Kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk.
Our breakfast program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status. Pre-packaged Breakfast Kits must be pre-ordered online. A link to the order form is linked here.
Questions? Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com.
Box Tops for Education
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Did you know The Classical Academies participates in Box Tops for Education? If you've got the app, you can scan your Box Tops or receipts for our school. Thank you!
Click HERE for more information about the program.
Hello Badger Families!
My name is Alissa Atkins and I am the school counselor here at Classical Academy Middle School! I have had the pleasure of serving our school as counselor for 8 years now and it has been quite an amazing journey! I am quite excited for year 9!
As the school counselor here at CAMS, my job involves supporting the social emotional health of our students. I provide individual counseling, facilitate and oversee group counseling on campus, teach classroom and small group lessons, and develop school wide campaigns all focusing on character development and mental wellness. Additionally, I provide resources and information to our families at CAMS through our Coffee Chats and monthly blurbs on our Badger Buzz!
If you have any questions for me or would like any specific resources for your child, please send me an email at aatkins@classicalacademy.com
If you would like to refer your child for counseling, please fill out and submit my referral form!
I look forward to meeting our families and partnering with you this school year!
Alissa Atkins
School Counselor at CAMS
Classical Academies AB 748 Compliance Poster (1) (1).pdf
CAMS Carpool
Are you looking to set up a carpool for your student? Fill out this form and we will post contact information here for you to connect with other parents. Your information will be shared here for two weeks.
Parent Name: Julie White
Parent Email: growingfamilies@outlook.com
Location: Poway Community Park in Poway and Carmel Mountain (multiple households).
Parent Name: Connie Miller
Parent Email: cbarbamiller@gmail.com
Location: Scripps Ranch
Parent Name: Anu Mohan
Parent Email: anandaru@gmail.com
Location: 4S ranch/ Delsur/ rancho bernardo area
Parent Name: Carrie Tuthill
Parent Email: costerloh78@yahoo.com
Location: Valley Center
Parent Name: Cathie Trautman
Parent Email: cathie.trautman@outlook.com
Location: West Valley Pkwy right before Via Rancho Parkway
Parent Name: Tati Rios
Parent Email: Tatiana.slagle@gmail.com
Location: San Marcos/Twin Oaks
Parent Name: Carrie Alexander
Parent Email: Carrie.alexander1@gmail.com
Location: Ramona/San Diego Country Estates
*The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of Classical Academy Middle School and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns. *
Girls Inspiring Real Leadership in STEM Conference
Eastlake High School's robotics team, TitanBot, in conjunction with the Society of Women Engineers, invites your students to their annual Girls Inspiring Real Leadership in STEAM (G.I.R.L.S.) Conference, a free event for 6th - 12th graders to learn how to become leaders in STEAM career fields. There will be presentations by women professionals and students from various scientific and engineering industries discussing their work, career advice for current middle and high school students, and their experience as women in STEAM. Attendees will leave with the skills, resources, and confidence they need to pursue and succeed in STEAM careers.
Event Details
Where: Eastlake Middle School Pavilion; 900 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista 91914 (also streamed online via YouTube)
When: Sat, Sept 9th; 9 am – 2 pm
Who: 6th - 12th grade students (all genders welcome)
To Register: CLICK HERE
*Note: A networking lunch will be provided.
Tutoring Services
My name is Chad Phillips, and I'm a Marine veteran and recently graduated UCSD Bioengineer. I live in Oceanside with my wife Sarah and our three amazing daughters. I'm launching a tutoring service aimed at offering math and science support to students who may require additional assistance, whether for grasping fundamental concepts or preparing for AP, Honors, ACT, and SAT exams. My services encompass personalized one-on-one and small group tutoring in science, chemistry, physics, and math (with a likely focus on Algebra through Calculus BC).
Please feel free to extend my contact information to anyone who may be asking about a tutor! I would be happy to find out how I can best satisfy the students’ academic needs.
Contact: chadwickphillips@gmail.com
Free Online Homework Help from the California State Library
The California State Library recently announced a free online tutoring service for CA K-12 students. Live, real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified virtual tutors using state curriculum and standards.
24/7 assistance is available in English and Spanish for Language Arts and Mathematics.
Additionally, assistance is available in other core K-12 subjects between 10 am and 10 pm in these languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog
To get started, tap here to open the website. Then follow the steps in the drop down below:
Click for instructions:
On the first screen:
Next screen:
Now, choose “Live Tutoring.”
Choose grade level and subject area.
The actual tutoring screen will look like this.
Free Transit Passes For Students
Free Transit Passes for Students - Unlimited Rides on Bus, Trolley, COASTER & SPRINTER
SANDAG's Youth Opportunity Transit Pass allows anyone 18 and under to ride San Diego transit (bus, trolley, Coaster, and Sprinter) for free through June 30, 2024. There are several ways children and families can take advantage of this opportunity, such as using their existing online bus pass or getting a hard copy card through SANDAG.
In order to take advantage of the free pass, riders must have a Youth PRONTO app account or card. Riders who do not have a Youth PRONTO pass may either download one on a smartphone or pick up a free card from the MTS Transit Store, NCTD Customer Service Centers or select community organizations. For more information, visit the SANDAG website.
Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….
Do you have a comment, suggestion, idea to share? We have a special email address just for you, comments@classicalacademy.com. Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.