Classical Academy High School
Personalized Learning Campus
October 12th - 16th
Dear Classical Academy Family,
Can you believe that we are almost 1/4 through the 2020-21 school year? Welcome to week 8, one week away from the end of the quarter. It is an important week to set goals and connect with teachers to finish the quarter strong. Be sure to pay attention to due dates and clear up any unfinished content assessments. Synchronous classes will continue through next week, even though it is a catch up week for students. You should have your cohort conference scheduled and confirm the time with your cohort this week. On Friday, October 16 and 23, the support team will be available during Friday Office Hours to proctor and open content assessments, while teachers are conferencing.
We have a lot of activities coming up, so stay tuned to Schoology for these announcements. Also, today is the first day for some on campus classes, clubs and activities. Be sure to reference the calendar below and Schoology sign ups for available options.
We are here to support and guide you. Please reach out if you have any questions or need further direction.
Thank you for your partnership.
Dr. Stacey Perez
Important Dates:
October 16, 2020 - Virtual Office Hours (9-12 pm) For content assessments only.
October 16, 2020 - Parent Power Hours (9-12 pm)
October 16, 2020 - Q1 Cohort Conferences - by appointment (sign up directly with your Cohort Teacher)
October 23, 2020 - Q1 CohortConferences - by appointment (sign up directly with your Cohort Teacher)
October 27, 2020 - Virtual Event - Live Kahoot Game - "Disney Trivia" (4pm)
October 30, 2020 - Virtual Office Hours (9-12 pm)
October 30, 2020 - Parent Power Hours (9-12 pm)
November 11, 2020 - Veteran's Day (No School)
November 12, 2020 - Super Smash Bros Tournament - More details to come
November 13, 2020 - Big Deadline
November 23 - 27, 2020 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Weekly Calendar for the week of October 12-16
Important Announcements
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.
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
Partial Re-Opening Plan
Click here to see our Partial Re-Opening Plan email.
Parent Power Hour
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97087742734?pwd=TExicVl4OTNYOG4xcDBlT3NSaTQwQT09
Scholarship Opportunity
One of our own wonderful teachers, Mrs. Vicki Mazur has established the endowed Herbert A. Odle STEM $1,000 Scholarship, a tribute to her Father, to be awarded to one graduating student annually!
Click here for information on how to apply.
AP Exam Information
IMPORTANT: AP EXAM REGISTRATION OPENED THIS WEEK. PLEASE SIGN UP ON COLLEGE BOARD AND PAY ON TOTAL REGISTRATION BY OCTOBER 2ND TO AVOID ANY COLLEGE BOARD LATE FEES
If you are currently in an AP course, all AP teachers have been sharing their AP classroom Join Codes for each of your individual AP classes. Signing up to take an AP spring exam is a simple 2 STEP PROCESS. Students will register on their College Board account by joining their AP classroom AND by paying for the exam on Total Registration. Please see the link below with step-by-step instructions and the link to pay on Total Registration.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D9EFTBSLv0lWOXwUO3RiVBArLyfq3Ki6swjtGeSjqRw/edit?usp=sharing
Please sign up by October 2nd to avoid any late fees. The first deadline that will incur a late fee will be October 2nd. This fee is $20. The high school order for all AP Classes will be FINALIZED on November 11th. Any late registrations allowed, will result in a $40 late fee.
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
CAHS Gear now has an Online Store!
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
Order CAHS Yearbooks - use school code "8324"
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com
Senior Information
Seniors and Parents - did you miss this event? Don't worry, the live video was recorded! You can view it at the link above.
Senior Picture Information
https://mailchi.mp/014f43be59ae/class-of-2021-senior-picture-information
Parent Volunteer Information
Community News
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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
Program Feedback
Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….
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Your partnership is valued. Your ideas strengthen our programs. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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