Classical Academy High School
Personalized Learning Campus
August 24th - 28th
Master Zoom Schedule Update:
Safety and security is a first priority for us when it comes to our students and online platforms. We are incredibly happy to partner with Zoom as our visual platform and Nearpod as our presentation platform for synchronous learning. Due to password and login security, the master schedule with all links WILL NOT be released. However, the master schedule without links is attached here. Please note there have been a few synchronous class time changes to better fit scheduling. The link for each class will ONLY be posted in the Schoology course. This will allow a student to log into Schoology, see only their own classes, and access the code in that course. Our teachers will periodically change the Zoom code to ensure our high security standards.
Best practices for logging in each day include making sure the student is not logged into any other Gmail account. First, log into the tcadocs.com email account. Then, open Schoology as a single sign on, which will link through the tcadocs.com account. Finally, open Summit Learning, which will also log in automatically with the tcadocs.com account.
Please make sure your student has changed all passwords to be unique and not the default that was given to them on Gear Up Day.
A final note, only teachers will be opening content assessments. We will not be using the proctor email due to having limited support personnel to dedicate to opening and monitoring them. Please reach out to your teacher during their office hours or via Schoology message to request content assessments. These should also be listed in your goals to identify which day you will be taking them.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher or cohort for clarification.
-Dr. Perez
Important Dates:
August 28, 2020 - Parent Power Hour (9am-12pm) - Zoom link posted below
August 28, 2020 - Office hours (9am-12 pm)
September 1-3, 2020 - Virtual Spirit Week
September 7, 2020 - Labor Day (No School)
September 11, 2020 - Big Deadline
September 18, 2020 - Make-Up Picture Day (9am-11am)
Important Announcements
Weekly Schedule
Below is the most up-to-date weekly schedule for Synchronous Schedule. This class schedule WILL NOT include the Zoom links. This is due to the safety and security of our Zoom classrooms. Students will find each Zoom link in their Schoology course. If you have questions or need help, contact your Cohort Teacher.
Virtual Activities and Clubs
Virtual Spirit Week - September 1st-3rd
Join us for a Virtual Spirit Week on September 1st-3rd! Follow the prompts on the flyer and post on your personal social media, don't forget to tag us. By tagging us in your post, you are giving your permission for us to use your photo and username in a re-post. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to see what everyone else is up to! We will repost as many submission as we can!
If you prefer, you can send a private Schoology message to Ms. Lindsey Williams with your photo to participate as well.
At the end of the week we will be giving away a $20 Doordash gift card for the most creative and entertaining participation!
Parent Power Hour
Starting August 28th, 2020
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97087742734?pwd=TExicVl4OTNYOG4xcDBlT3NSaTQwQT09
PSAT Update
The College Board made a BIG announcement yesterday that will positively impact all of us as we plan for PSAT administration.
There is now an alternative date that the test can be given. This was designed for schools that are either closed for the fall or who are unsure if they will have all of their students and teacher proctors back on campus for the original October test date.
The new date the test will now be offered is Tuesday, January 26th.
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) will be offered in January 2021. As many schools adopt remote learning this fall, we're expanding our testing opportunities across fall and winter for this school year. To provide the most opportunity for the greatest number of students:
We’re offering another administration on January 26, 2021.
The January administration will have the same benefits as the October PSAT/NMSQT, including eligibility for programs administered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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
Distance Learning "Plan C" Overview
Big Deadlines and Conference Dates
Who Do I Ask?
We know that clear communication is going to be crucial during this time, so we wanted to make sure you know where to go if you have a question. We put together a "Who Do I Ask?" Document which contains all of our Support Team's specific roles and email addresses. We want all students and parents to feel free to email anyone on our team with any questions that you have.
CAHS Gear now has an Online Store!
National Honors Society Information
If you are a 10th, 11th or 12th grader with a 3.5 gpa or higher…
…you may be the perfect candidate to participate in the National Honors Society chapter at CAHS! It is a great opportunity for 10th-12th graders to get national recognition in their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character. It looks GREAT on college applications. In order to apply you must complete the entire application process. Please download the application and email it to Mr. Charles.
Chromebook Checkout
To support academic learning and complete assigned coursework, The Classical Academies will have Chromebooks available for students to check out for the duration of distance learning. These devices will need to be returned to the school at the end of the school year or whenever learning returns to the classroom.
To request a Chromebook for your student, please fill out the 2020-2021 Chromebook Request Form. Please submit your request as soon as possible. After you fill out the request form, you can come to the front desk at anytime to pick up your Chromebook. Please bring the signed Technology Checkout Form with you when you pick up the Chromebook.
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.
Order CAHS Yearbooks - use school code "8324"
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com
Senior Information
7 Most Costly FASFA Mistakes
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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