🐊 Welcome Back, Caiman Families! 🐊

We hope you've had a restful and rejuvenating summer! As we prepare to embark on a new academic year, we're thrilled to welcome you back to the CAHS PL family. This year, our theme is "Set Sail" – a reminder that how we begin every journey determines the strength of our foundation for the incredible adventures ahead.

What Does Starting Strong Look Like?

For You as Parents and Families: Starting strong means being intentional about preparation, communication, and engagement from day one. It's about establishing routines that support learning, staying connected with your student's educational journey, and actively participating in our school community. When families start strong, students feel supported, confident, and ready to take on new challenges. One of the best ways to start strong? Make sure you are set up as an observer on your student's Gradient Canvas account so you can stay in the loop with their academic progress and access our brand new parent resource page!

For Your Student: Starting strong means showing up with a growth mindset, ready to embrace new opportunities and push beyond comfort zones. It's about setting clear goals, developing positive study habits, and building meaningful connections with peers and teachers. When students start strong, they create momentum that carries them through the entire year.

Don't Miss These Essential Launch Events!

To help you and your student set sail successfully, we've planned three incredible events designed to build that strong foundation:

🚀 JUMPSTART – Get ahead of the curve with academic preparation and inspiring educational content! 

• This event is our annual parent conference on Thursday, August 21st at 8am at the CAHS Studio Campus.

🐊 CAIMAN KICKOFF – Connect with our community and celebrate the year ahead! 

• This event is specifically for freshmen and transfer students new to PL this year! More details for students will be sent in the days to come but parents, mark your calendars for a special parent orientation on Monday August 25th from 9am-10am at the CAHS PL Campus (the student event runs from 9am-12pm) where you will meet our team, learn about our academic plans for the year ahead, and have time to connect to all the valuable resources aimed at helping you navigate the upcoming year with ease.

⚙️ GEAR UP DAY – Ensure you have everything needed for academic success!

• This event is our first day of school where students and families are invited to come to campus to receive all of the incredible resources needed for the upcoming year like computers, textbooks, and ID cards. In addition students and families will have an opportunity to walk their schedules and meet with each of their teachers--making invaluable connections prior to the first day of classes! Gear up day is Tuesday, August 26th from 8am-4pm.

Ready to Set Sail Together

We're excited about the incredible journey ahead and can't wait to see what amazing things we'll accomplish together this year. When we start strong as a unified community, there's no limit to what our Caimans can achieve.

Here's to a year of growth, discovery, and success!

GO CAIMANS! 🐊

Chalese Young
CAHS PL Assistant Principal & Site Lead

Choir Academy Info:
Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
PLC Campus... Music Room

Whether you're a returning singer or brand new to the "making some fun noises" world, this academy is for everyone... all campuses, all experience levels, all backgrounds. Come ready to have fun, learn, and connect!

Attendance every day is not Mandatory, but is highly recommended!

What to Bring:

• Water

• Snacks

• A folder

• Pencil

• A lunch if you’d like during our break. 

Regular Choir Season Begins Soon!
First rehearsal: Wednesday, August 27
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
PLC Campus... Music Room

Fall Semester Rehearsals:
Mondays: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
All held at the PLC Music Room

We can't wait to make music with all of you again soon! Feel free to invite a friend... the more voices, the better!

We also have a store set up for any kind of merch you might be interested in for Sonus Lacertis, Caiman Corp, or ColorGuard.

CAHS Music Merch

Absent/Tardy Procedures

If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please send an email to plcattendance@classicalacademy.com or call the attendance line at (760) 462-1585 to excuse them.  Students who are excused to be tardy will then be issued a tardy pass at the front desk when they arrive. Tardy Policy

If your student anticipates being absent from school for more than two weeks, please have them complete the Extended Absence Form and submit the completed form to the front desk at least two weeks prior to their planned absence.