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. Giveaway Bianca
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Monday, Aug 25th - New Parent Orientation Zoom (9:00am-10:00am)
Monday, Aug 25th - Badger Breakdown (12:00pm-3:15pm)
Tuesday, Aug 26th – Badger Breakdown (8:30am - 12:45pm)
Tuesday, Aug 26th - First day of school (Home Day)
Wednesday, Aug 27th – Badger Boot Camp (8:25am-11:45am)
Thursday, Aug 28th - The First Full Day of School 8:25am-3:15am)
Friday, Aug 29th - Parent Bootcamp (8:30am-10:30am)
Monday, Sep 1st - Labor Day Holiday
Monday, Sep 8th - Board Meeting @ Coastal TK (3:30pm)
Monday, Sep 15th - 17th - 7th Grade Catalina Trip
Monday, Sep 15th - Office Hours (9:00am-10:30am)
Thursday, Sep 18th - Back To School Night (5:00pm-6:30pm)
Monday, Sep 22nd - Office Hours (9:00am-10:30am)
Dear Parents,
It was wonderful engaging with so many of you during Jumpstart and I can’t wait to see you next week for Badger Breakdown, new Parent Orientation, Parent Boot Camp, and the start of a GREAT school year!
Our team has been hard at work preparing for the start of the new year to make sure you and your students have everything you need to get off to a great start! This week teachers engaged in collaboration, training, and team-building to level up our skill and practice and create the best learning experiences for students. My hope is that our students will also level up this year as they grow in their learning, their friendships, and the many ways they shine in our school community.
About 60 students attended our first student event of the year with the ASB Kickoff BBQ. Students also enjoyed the launch of sports with girls' volleyball and boys' flag football. Enjoy a few pictures of teacher professional development and sports.
Next week we welcome students back on campus! On Monday or Tuesday, parents and students will attend Badger Breakdown (meet your cohort teacher, pick up books, take the yearbook picture, purchase a planner, and more!) On Wednesday, students will kick off the school year with Badger Boot Camp. Note Boot Cams is a half day (8:25-11:45). Thursday, August 28 is our first full day of school (8:25-3:15).
The entire CAMS team is here to serve, support, and create a school culture where ALL students feel connected, are seen, heard, and valued, grow and thrive! It’s going to be an awesome year!
On a more personal note…Thank you to the parents that have reached out with kind words and encouragement following our CEO’s announcement of my transition out of my role as Principal in July 2026. As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to assure you that I am fully committed to making this an amazing year of learning and growth. This is my 10th year serving in this role and I am so thankful for our families, students, and strong CAMS community. The process to hire the next Principal will take place over the next few months, ensuring plenty of time for a thoughtful search and smooth handoff. In the meantime, I am “all in” this year, focused on making great things happen for our students, families, and team!
Go Badgers!
Jennifer Morrow, Principal
Introducing the 5 STAR Student Attendance System
Introducing the 5 STAR Student Attendance System
To better support students and ensure compliance with state requirements, CAMS and all Classical Academy campuses are using 5-Star Students, a system designed to efficiently take attendance, support student sign ups and engagement, meet state guidelines, and secure essential funding for student programs.
5-Star Students enables us to track student time on campus, which is crucial for both supporting student success and optimizing school funding. The more time students spend on campus, the better our funding scenario is for student services and programs.
During Breakdown, you will receive your child’s ID which includes student ID # and barcode. We will provide a luggage tie to attach the ID to your child’s backpack.
Begin scanning in for:
On-campus time - check in, check out
Events and services
Tutoring and after-school activities
We will share more details and updates as we transition to this system. In the meantime, feel free to explore 5-Star Students and review their FAQ. This system is already being successfully used at Classical Academy High School and Coastal Academy TK-8, and we are excited to bring its benefits to our students.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your continued support in making Classical Academy Middle School a place where every student thrives!
- Mrs. Morrow, Principal
Helpful Info 2025-2026
Helpful Info 2025-2026
Did you fill out all the required digital forms? Please be on the lookout for your Master Agreement/ Acknowledgement of Responsibility Form in your inbox during the week of July 15. You also should have received a Household Data Collection Form the week of July 28. If you do not complete these forms you will not be able to start school. If you need help please email Rachel Dove at rdove@classicalacademy.com
Monday, August 18th - Welcome Back email from your new Cohort Teacher
Thursday, August 21th - Jumpstart Parent Conference (Learn more here)
Monday, August 25th, 12:00-3:00 or Tuesday, August 26th, 8:30-1:00 - Badger Breakdown Mandatory attendance on one of these dates by the homeschooling parent and student for orientation, to sign forms, pick up books, get your schedule, meet your cohort teacher, and take your school picture). You will sign up for a time in the August 18th email from your cohort teacher.
Tuesday, August 26th - First Day of School (Home Day)
Wednesday, August 27th - Boot Camp! 8:25am - 11:45am
Click here to see the 25/26 Academic Calendar (all dates subject to change)
Welcome Back Email
Welcome Back Email
Did you miss our Welcome Back email that went out on Monday, August 4th? Please check your spam box and be sure to add our email address to your contacts so you see all future communication. Check out the email HERE
Click here to see the 25/26 Academic Calendar (all dates subject to change)
Carpool Form
Carpool Form
Are you looking to set up a carpool for your student? Fill out this form and we will post contact information in the carpool section of the buzz for you to connect with other parents. Your information will be shared there for the duration of the school year. If you would like your information to be removed from the Buzz please contact the front office.
To view Carpool Contact List Click Here
Technology Assistance
Technology Assistance
To support academic learning and complete assigned coursework, The Classical Academies will have optional Chromebooks available for home use to students who request them. These devices will be checked out to the student, like textbooks are, and must be returned to the school at the end of the school year.
Please note: All students will have access to school Chromebooks during the school day. These extra Chromebooks are for home academic use only and may not be brought to school.
To request a Chromebook for your student for home use, please fill out the 2025-2026 Equipment Request Form. There is also a question on this form about assistance with internet connectivity. Please only reply YES to that question if you are in need of assistance with internet access at home and request a hotspot to complete assignments.
Please complete the linked form by Wednesday, August 20 in order to receive your device(s) at book pickup. Any requests after this date will be available to pick up after school on Thursday, August 28. Note: Parents must be present to pick up digital devices.
Please bring the signed Technology Checkout Form with you if you have requested a Chromebook or internet assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer 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!
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
We have many familiar faces and a few new ones to CAMS this year. Check out our CAMS Team page to get to know them all!
Picture Day
Picture Day
School pictures will be taken during the Badger Breakdown on August 25th & 26th. You do not need to bring any payment for pictures as you will receive a proof to choose your photos a week later. These photos will be used for your student ID & in the yearbook, so be sure to come dressed your best!
See attached flyer for more info!
Picture Day flyer 25-26.pdfFall East Coast Trip
Fall East Coast Trip
8th Grade East Coast Trip - Two Spots Left!
The exciting east coast adventure coming up this November is almost full...we have two spots left!! If you are interested, please email Mr. Powell at tpowell@classicalacademy.com and he will help guide you through the registration process.
Find more information at East Coast Trip FAQ Website
T255009A E PRH.pdf
Extracurricular Contact List (click for more info)
Extracurricular Contact List (click for more info)
CAMS offers several school sponsored activities that students can sign up to participate in. If you would like to learn more about these activities check out the attached spreadsheet for meeting dates, locations, and contact information.
CAMS Sports
CAMS Sports
Girls Volleyball:
Girls Volleyball Open Gym and Tryout Dates are coming up quickly and we wanted to make sure you have this information as soon as possible since these tryouts are before school starts.
TRYOUTS
East Valley Community Center - 2245 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
August 25 - 1pm-3pm
** Please be sure to sign up for CAMS Badger Breakdown on the August 26th date once you receive the email from the cohort teacher on 8/18.
Boys Flag Football:
Boys Flag Football Open Practice and Tryout Dates are coming up quickly and we wanted to make sure you have this information as soon as possible.
Please fill out this Information Form for your player. Practice schedules will be released once teams are formed.
August 22 - 12:30pm - 2pm
Ryan Park - Field 1 - 390 Hidden Trails Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
TRYOUTS
Ryan Park - Field 1 - 390 Hidden Trails Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
August 25 - 3:30pm - 5pm
August 27 - 3:30pm - 5pm
For sports Schedule and updates, please check out our CAMS Sports Page
Musical Theater
Musical Theater
Best of Broadway Class Showcase
Best of Broadway Class Showcase
DURATION OF CLASSES - September 2 -October 23
COST - $150 participation fee. Students will be responsible to make/purchase costume.
Signups: Signups are open until August 29 Click Here To Sign Up
Questions? See the attached flyer or Contact Kara Howard - khoward@classicalacademy.com
B.O.B Flyer 25-26.pdfBand & Choir
Band & Choir
Do you enjoy or have an interest in music? Maybe singing or playing an instrument? Whether you are a natural performer, or you only sing in the car, we invite anyone with an interest in music to check out Classical’s Band and Choir Programs. Click the interest forms for more information.
Choir Interest Form Band Interest Form
For Band questions please connect with sroberson@classicalacademy.com
For Choir questions please connect with bsherman@classicalacademy.com
band and choir flyer 2526.pdfSchool Info & Resources
School Info & Resources
Helpful Info For 2025-2026 (Click for more info)
Helpful Info For 2025-2026 (Click for more info)
Hello Badger Parents! We know we shared a lot of information this week. In case you missed it, here are several links to resources shared at our various meetings.
Links coming soon!
Parent Orientation Zoom Recording: Covers morning drop-off and afternoon pickup procedures, dress code, cellphone rules, and more! You can also view the Parent Orientation Slide Deck.
Parent Packet from Breakdown: Includes Bell Schedule, Calendar, FAQ's, and Student Signon Information
Parent Bootcamp Slidedeck: Mrs. Morrow & Mr. Powell's presentation during our CAMS Parent Bootcamp. Includes tips to support your role as the home educator.
Parent Bootcamp Schoology Training Slidedeck: Includes how to view assignment calendars, set up the weekly email digest, view the grade book, and more.
1:1 Schoology Training: with CAMS Program Coordinator, Chrissy Klein
TCALearn.com/SchoologyParentTutorials: How to navigate schoology and support your student at home.
TCALearn.com/AccountDetails: Digital account details and technical support.
CAMS Carpool List: Looking to set up a carpool for your student? Check out our carpool list to connect with other parents about setting up carpools for your students.
School Meal Program (click for more info)
School Meal Program (click for more info)
The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit, and one free lunch meal kit each workshop day they are on campus. Both meals must be pre-ordered through the forms linked below and are available for pick up at the Snack Shack.
When students are on campus during a breakfast or lunch period, they will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged breakfast kit or pre-packaged lunch kit at the scheduled appropriate meal time. Breakfast is scheduled during the morning break from 10:03-10:17 and lunch is scheduled from 12:27-12:57.
Each pre-packaged breakfast kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. Each pre-packaged lunch kit includes an entree like chicken salad, Wow Butter cup, or hummus, along with sides like sunflower kernels, cheese stick, or soy nuts. It also includes unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce or dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk.
Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. All kits must be pre-ordered online. A link to the order form is available below.
Questions? Speak to your school’s front office or email us at meals@classicalacademy.com.
Use this link to order your student’s breakfast kit: Breakfast Kit Order Form
Use this link to order your student’s lunch kit: Lunch Kit Order Form
Cell Phone & SmartWatch Policy (click for more info)
Cell Phone & SmartWatch Policy (click for more info)
Hello Awesome CAMS Parents!
One of the things I have most appreciated about CAMS as a parent, teacher, and administrator, is the commitment to having students engaged in class and with each other during breaks instead of their cell phones or smartwatches! Yes these devices can serve as excellent vehicles for communication and learning; however, especially in the junior high setting, they often prove far more distracting and problematic on many levels.
The expectation for students is:
Any time on campus 8am - 3:15pm: cell phone and SmartWatch are turned off and in backpack
Student may text or call ONLY with staff approval in front office
If you need to get in touch with your student, please call our front office at 760-520-6800. We are very happy to deliver a message, have them come to the office to talk, etc.
If your student does not keep to this policy we will begin the following process:
1st Offense: Email home to you - phone/smartwatch held in office and student may pick it up at the end of the school day.
2nd Offense: Email home to you - phone/smartwatch held in the office and a parent or guardian must pick up the phone at the end of the day.
3rd Offense: You will receive a phone call from me to discuss/strategize on how we as a parent/admin team can partner together to keep this from continuing to happen.
Again, thank you for your support on this important piece of our school culture of student learning, focus, safety, and engagement!
Mr. Powell
Math Helpline (click for more info)
Math Helpline (click for more info)
Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents! Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms.Aguilar!
The Helpline is available Monday through Friday. Click below to learn the times available.
Join by checking your Schoology math course or tcalearn.com/mathhelpline
Permission To Walk Off Campus (click for more info)
Permission To Walk Off Campus (click for more info)
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
Back to School Flyer in Green Red and White Doodle Style (6 × 4 in).jpgParent Training (click for more info)
Parent Training (click for more info)
Need help with schoology? Sign up for 1:1 support with our Program Coordinator Chrissy Klein.
Click HERE to sign up
See attached flyer for more information.
Medication Policy for 2025/2026 school year (click for more info)
Medication Policy for 2025/2026 school year (click for more info)
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 2025-2026 school year if it is dated before July 1, 2025. 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 2025-2026 school year.
Check back soon for more info!
Check back soon for more info!
Alissa Atkins School Counselor
If you would like to refer your child for counseling, please fill out and submit my referral form!
Need A Break?
Need A Break?
Sometimes life can be challenging and stressful. This Virtual Calm Room was created to serve as a break and to help you find new ways to identify & manage strong emotions and build your resilience. These resources will hopefully allow you to reset back to a calm state of mind and body.
Classical Academies AB 748 Compliance Poster (1) (1).pdf
CAMS Carpool
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 the duration of the school year. If you would like your information to be removed from the Buzz please contact the front office.
Carpool Contact List (click for more info)
Carpool Contact List (click for more info)
Parent Name: Nadia Ladygina
Parent Email: nadia.ladygina@gmail.com
Location: Kit Carson Park
Parent Name: Julie Laux
Parent Email: julielauxspeech@gmail.com
Location: Rancho Penasquitos, near 56 East and 15 North
Parent Name: Aileen Holbrook
Parent Email: baybrook2008@gmail.com
Location: San Marcos
Parent Name: Heidi Smith
Parent Email: heclark22@yahoo.com
Location: San Marcos / border Escondido nearch Woodland Park
Parent Name: Jessica Skakalska
Parent Email: jessica.dexter11@gmail.com
Location: South Poway, near Hilleary Park on Community Rd
*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. *
Free Online Homework Help from the California State Library
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 Online Homework Help instructions:
Click for Online Homework Help 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
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. 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.
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