January 4th - 8th

Dear Classical Families, 

Welcome to 2021! We hope everyone had a safe, restful, and enjoyable break. 

This is our final week before finals week, so we have a lot of work to do! However, finals week is a bit different at the Personalized Learning Campus. Instead of final exams, we take the pressure off and give you one final week to finish strong. We will also have our Academic Showcase, which provides extra credit in one class, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Details will be emailed out later this week. 

Also, an email survey will be sent out this morning at 10:00 am for students to clarify their choice of programming for the second semester, starting January 19, 2021. Teachers will continue to provide synchronous classes, weekly, in addition to our two-day onsite option. Either option is available to students and our teachers and support team will continue to provide rigorous academics throughout the school year. 

Each year, I pick a word as our motivation and focus. This year, my word is commUNITY. We are one family and we need to take care of one another. It has been an odd 297 days and I hope that we are on the mend and can get back to the good old days soon! However, we will continue to take all measures to keep everyone safe and healthy until that time comes. I can't wait to celebrate our senior class, welcome our freshman onto campus, and serve all students no matter what their current situation. How can I serve you?

A final reminder that ALL power focus areas must be completed in order for a student to receive credit and a grade. Our amazing teachers and support team are ready to guide you to the end. Here are some proctoring updates for these final two weeks of the semester:

• Proctors will open content assessments between 8-3 daily. 

• Content area teachers will only open content assessments for their own courses.

• Proctors will not open a content assessment without a diagnostic and a goal.

• Proctors will only open a content assessment with a signed page of student-generated notes. 

• Proctors will check the Do Not Open (DNO) list, updated by teachers. If a student is missing work samples or has an academic integrity issue, the proctor will not open the focus areas. 

• Proctors will refer students to teachers who are on their 3+ attempt.

Again, Happy New Year and let's get to the finish line together!

Much love, 

Dr. Stacey Perez

Important Dates:

• January 4th - Parent Survey regarding second semester program options

• January 6th - Parent Q & A with Dr. Perez regarding second semester options   

  • • • Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98129493504?pwd=NWNySHlOOWI2MDNmN3JOWnZQSDlrdz09

• January 8th - Quarter 2 Conferences by Appointment

• January 13th - Virtual Academic Showcase (details to come via email and Schoology later this week!)

• January 15th - Quarter 2 Conferences by Appointment

• January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

• January 22nd - Friday Office Hours (9am-12)

• January 22nd - Parent Power Hour (9am-12)

• January 29th - Friday Office Hours (9am-12)

• January 29th - Parent Power Hour (9am-12)

• February 8th - 12th - Virtual Spirit Week

Second Semester Programming Email

In case you missed it, here is the email that went out in December regarding all Second Semester Programming information. 

House Points

Click here to see the most up to date Class/House point totals! 

Parent Square

In order to streamline daily health check processes and reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the school and larger community, we are using ParentSquare’s easy-to-use health reporting form for employees and students.  

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/97087742734?pwd=TExicVl4OTNYOG4xcDBlT3NSaTQwQT09

On Campus COVID-19 Safety Regulations

As we start having some small groups of students back on campus, it is important to remember to adhere to certain Safety Precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The Security and Support Team put together a video to help you remember what safety standards you must follow whenever you are able to join us on campus.

Enjoy! :)

Digital Work Samples

Each of the schools within The Classical Academies is an Independent Study program in the State of California.  As such we are required to collect work samples from each course, each learning period, for each student.  Those samples are then stored for 7 years.  On an annual basis that is over 200,000 pieces of paper, plus folders and labels and storage space for all those files, times 7 years.  You can imagine the amount of space and hours it takes to manage all of that.  

Moving to digital storage is our best option as it saves space, paper, and time while increasing accuracy and security.  We have been slowly working towards this goal for the last two years.  We started with electronic Master Agreements and Learning Logs as well as submission of assignments through Schoology for some classes/courses. Starting in the 2020-2021 school year and moving forward, we are having all families submit their samples electronically.  

We understand it has been a challenging transition for some.  We want you to know that we appreciate the time it takes to make this happen. This is a team effort!  If you are having challenges with submitting samples, please reach out to your Teacher or Educational Specialist for support.  We will work together to create solutions. 

School Meal Program

The Classical Academies participates in a school meal program by offering a nutritious breakfast meal every school day. Our breakfast program is available to all students that are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Prepackaged Breakfast Kits are available on campus at various times throughout the day to allow for flexible schedules.

The Breakfast Kits must be ordered online at https://classicalacademies.boonli.com by noon the day before your student is on campus. Instructions on how to order are available HERE.

When your student arrives on campus, they will be able to choose from the available prepackaged Breakfast Kits. Each Breakfast Kit includes a breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk. All Breakfast Kits include a spoon and napkin. The cost is $3.00 per Breakfast Kit. Eligible students may receive meals free of charge if qualified. Please contact the school Registrar if you have questions about eligibility.

For more information about the school meal program, visit the TCA School Meals webpage.

School Meals Available at Community Locations

On October 9, 2020, the USDA extended the summer grab-and-go school meal program to encompass the entire school year. Children are eligible to receive meals regardless of school or district of attendance. School districts are working hard to implement the new guidelines and meet local needs. Locally, we are aware of meal services in Escondido, Oceanside, and Vista. Please visit their websites for more information. To find out when your neighborhood school will be ready to participate in this program, please visit 20/21 Meal Sites for Students.

Please also visit these other community resources:

U.S. Department of Education Meals for Kids Site Finder

San Diego Food Bank

Feeding San Diego

No Kid Hungry Food Finder

Reminder of Content Assessment Policies and Procedures

Click here to see email sent out on October 7th regarding Content Assessments Procedures and Schedule

Click here to see Teacher Office Hour Schedule

IMPORTANT COUNSELING PSAT UPDATE

FYI - The sign up link for the PSAT will be posted within the next couple of weeks if you have not signed up already

Attention 11th graders: If you are currently in 11th grade and signed up at Gear Up for the PSAT then please note that The College Board has scheduled a new testing date.

 The PSAT has been moved from October to Tuesday, January 26th. Please mark your calendars. More information and details to follow.

Important Distance Learning Documents

CAHS-PL 2020/2021 Handbook

Click the link below to see this years handbook

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xCvFPF8z8SuM5vAqVCP05dUVpgQ4XYsOQMMKfbIOTc/edit?usp=sharing

For help with your student's Social/Emotional Needs we have counselors available.  Please contact either our school Counselor, Charles Threat at cthreatt@classicalacademy.com or our Special Education Social Worker Erin Cobos at ecobos@classicalacademy.com.  They will be happy to set up a time to meet with your student virtually.  

Club Information

Click here to see an up-to-date list of current Clubs at CAHS-PL

Click here for the New Club Application

Click here for Gear Up Day Purchases

CAHS-PL Eventbook Flyer

Order CAHS Yearbooks - use school code "8324"

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com

In case you missed it, here the email that went out on 12/16 with reminders for Seniors!

Senior Picture Information

https://mailchi.mp/014f43be59ae/class-of-2021-senior-picture-information

With COVID-19 making in person events unavailable, this has hampered our opportunities for Parents to volunteer.  We are hopeful that as more events are allowed to happen, more opportunities will arise.  In the mean time, the above flyer has a list of donations we will ALWAYS need and gladly accept.  Please feel free to drop those off at anytime and then record those hours on the link above.  Donations of Gift Cards are extremely helpful and will always be appreciated.  Thank you for wanting to give back to our community! We can't do what we do without partnering with our amazing parents! 

The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of Classical Academy High School and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns.

Counselor's Corner

Laura Hughes, Lead Counselor and Classical Academy High School

Charles Threat III, Classical Academy High School - Personalized Learning Campus

Jessica Novello, Coastal Academy High School

Alissa Atkins, Classical Academy Middle School

Jennifer Meehan, Coastal Academy

Chad Chandler, TCA Bear Valley

Charity Marino, TCA Vista

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