Classical Academy High School

Personalized Learning Campus

September 14th - 18th

Lots of great announcements as we enter Week 4!

Work Sample Collection Process

Work samples will now be collected electronically through Schoology. The teacher will assign a Summit checkpoint, directing the student to Schoology, to complete an assignment. The first page of the assignment will include the student filling in their first and last name only. This is called our Assignment Work Record page. It is like a cover page for the work samples. The second and third pages will be the work samples that have been pre-dated with due dates. Each teacher will set the assignment, such as copying a page of notes, answering a reflection question, or responding to work they have already completed. Students will complete this once a quarter and it will automatically populate their audit file. These assignments allow us to collect files electronically for our audits. Big deadlines will remain the same and work samples will be checked in that process. PE and Reading logs will not need to be printed, but will need to be filled out in Pathways by the parent educator. PE assignments will also be given in Schoology by the student’s cohort teacher. These forms will be confirmed at your cohort meeting, at the end of each quarter, but must be completed when they are assigned. 

This process will streamline the work sample collection and provide accurate reflections of student progress.

Content Assessment Update

Summit has updated the platform to allow for easier access to taking Content Assessments during this time of distance learning. There is now a longer window for a teacher to approve an assessment before the student must begin, so no more timing out of approved requests!

We are still asking for your parent partnership to help maintain academic integrity by acting as the parent proctor at home, but you now have 8 hours in which to begin the assessment. 

 Students will need to:

1. Complete the diagnostic in the Focus Area

2. Take notes from at least three resources on the Focus Area playlist

3. Create a goal in Summit for that Focus Area

4. Request the Focus Area Content Assessment in Summit

5. Send the course teacher a copy of the student-generated notes, signed by the parent proctor to indicate and acknowledge that the student is requesting an assessment.

6. When it's ready, the student will only be able to take one assessment at a time, using the Assessment Mode Lockdown Browser. The student will have 8 hours to begin once it's approved and then 90 minutes to finish the 10 question assessment once it's begun.

Teachers will:

1. Reply back to the student if the request is approved for first or second attempts.

2. Have the student meet with the subject teacher for third or subsequent attempts in order to address gaps or misunderstandings in content.

To use the afternoon service WITH A PARENT PROCTOR: Available Tues-Thur 2-3pm

The parent sends an email request to proctor@classicalacademy.com containing: Student name/grade level/name of assessment and attaches a copy of student-generated notes with parent signature/time/date. The student sets a goal in Summit and requests the Content Assessment in Summit. The proctor will reply back to the email when the assessment is ready. They have 90 minutes to finish the 10 question assessment once they have begun. They may only take one assessment at a time.

We are confident that these modifications will help our students be even more successful during distance learning. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Dr. Stacey Perez

Important Dates:

Important Announcements

Parents - Join Dr. Perez for a Coffee Chat on Monday September 21st @ 4pm

https://zoom.us/j/92034096234

Senior Night.pdf

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.

Reminder of Content Assessment Policies and Procedures

Afternoon proctor email is only monitored Tues-Thurs 2-3pm.

To use the afternoon service WITH A PARENT PROCTOR:

The parent sends an email request to proctor@classicalacademy.com containing: Student name/grade level/name of assessment and attaches a copy of student-generated notes with parent signature/time/date. The student sets a goal in Summit and requests the Content Assessment in Summit. I will reply back to the email when the assessment is ready and the student has 10 minutes to begin the assessment before the request times out. They have 90 minutes to finish the 10 question assessment. 

To use the afternoon service as a student:

The student sends an email request to proctor@classicalacademy.com containing: Student name/grade level/name of assessment and attaches a copy of student-generated notes. I will reply back with a link to a Zoom Room and then open the assessment. The students will mute their mics and be live on camera while they take their assessment. I am available to troubleshoot technical difficulties.

Click here to see full email regarding Content Assessments that was sent out a few weeks ago.


Check out this fun video from our School Counselor, Mr. Charles!

Meet Our Support Team

In case you missed it at JumpStart, here is a fun video to introduce our Support Team

Meet our Support Team.mp4

CAHS-PL Distance Learning Norms

CAHS-PL Distance Learning Norms.pdf

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.

20_21 Schedule - Sheet1 (6).pdf

Parent Power Hour

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

Big Deadlines and Conference Dates

CAHS PL Big Deadlines and Cohort Conferences 2020-21.pdf

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.  


Who Do I Ask_ (2).pdf

CAHS Gear now has an Online Store! 

cahs.deco-apparel.com

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. 

cthreatt@classicalacademy.com

Click here to download NHS Application

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

Grad Nite 2021 - live links.pdf

Parent Volunteer Information

Community News

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

Program Feedback

Comments, Suggestions, Great Ideas….

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