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October 16 - 21 , 2023
October 16 - 21 , 2023
The Clairemont School Week At A Glance (SWAG) is intended to provide students, staff, and families with timely information about upcoming events and important announcements for the coming week.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, October 16
Monday, October 16
City League Tennis Tournament (12:30 pm)
UCSD Admissions Rep in Room 114 (1:30 pm)
Tuesday, October 17
Tuesday, October 17
City League Tennis Tournament (12:30 pm)
Site Governance Team Meeting in Room 114 (4:00 pm)
CHS Foundation Meeting in Room 203 (7:00 pm)
Wednesday, October 18
Wednesday, October 18
City League Tennis Tournament (12:30 pm)
Thursday, October 19
Thursday, October 19
Oregon State Admissions Rep in Room 203 (9:30 am)
Earthquake Drill (Great ShakeOut) (10:20 am)
Friday, October 20
Friday, October 20
Homecoming Pep Rally in Gym (11:30 am)
Saturday, October 21
Saturday, October 21
Homecoming Dance in Gym (6:30 pm)
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
Homecoming Dance
Contracts Due: Oct 17th (Tuesday)
Homecoming Dance
Contracts Due: Oct 17th (Tuesday)
Alumni - Homecoming is Here!
Alumni - Homecoming is Here!
Homecoming Pre-Game Chili Cook Off! Enter or Taste/Vote!
Homecoming Pre-Game Chili Cook Off! Enter or Taste/Vote!
Chili chefs, Click this link to SignUp: https://signup.com/go/tAHAckN
or email us at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com to enter your chili in the cook-off!!
COME TO THE COOK OFF!!!
Free to enter your chili, $5 to taste them all and cast a vote.
Look for our posters to find the CHILI!!!
Everyone is welcome! Tasting starts at 5pm. Get there early before the Chili runs out!
**Be sure to enjoy the Class of 2024 tailgate party in the Staff Lot, it's a fundraiser to help them have an awesome Senior Year/Prom etc.
Park, socialize, play and enjoy pre-game fun!**
CHS Home Games, CHS Foundation has Booth for “Fan Fans”!
CHS Home Games, CHS Foundation has Booth for “Fan Fans”!
“Fan Fans” are here!!! For a $2 donation, pick one up to show your school spirit and root on the Chieftains.
Look for “fan fans” at a home game for your sport soon.
Fan Fans are 3-in-1 Spirit Gear; CHS spirit sign, fan / sun blocker and noise maker!
CHS Commemorative Plaques
CHS Commemorative Plaques
CHS Globetrotters are proud to offer our CHS Family the opportunity to purchase a commemorative plaque!
There are four designs to choose from:
Celebrate your Graduation Year
Highlight your Chieftain Family
Honor a Chieftain who has passed away
Support your Community School
These plaques will be installed in the CHS Quad for all to enjoy.
College Showcase at Scripps Ranch HS
College Showcase at Scripps Ranch HS
Explore Solutions College Showcase flier Final October 19, 2023[5].pdfParents / Guardians
Have you completed the LCFF Forms & Impact Aid Survey?
Parents / Guardians
Have you completed the LCFF Forms & Impact Aid Survey?
LCFF Forms determine the amount of State funding our district, school, and students receive
The forms were distributed this week is for students who did not submit a form back in the Spring.
Parent Portal Job Aid - English / Spanish
Impact Aid Survey determines the amount of Federal funding our district, school, and students receive.
This survey is for ALL students.
Video Tutorial to complete form using Parent Portal
For Parent Portal support, contact Steve Durham sdurham@sandi.net
Food Drive Continues
Food Drive Continues
CHS 9th graders in the Freshmen Foundations Course planned and are hosting a community food drive for the Porchlight Organization. Porchlight helps individuals and families in Clairemont, Serra Mesa, Bay Park, and Kearny Mesa secure access to food.
The canned food drive has been extended until Friday 10/20.
This food drive is also a school-wide competition! The grade level with the most donations will win either donuts or pizza!!! The labeled donation bins are located in the front office. Please consider looking in your pantries and donating any new canned goods like beans, vegetables, or tuna; herbs or condiments, or grains such as oatmeal, rice, pasta, and quinoa.
Thank you Clairemont community in advance for your generosity! We can't wait to celebrate the winning grade level with a donut or pizza party!
New Track & Field Head Coach
New Track & Field Head Coach
CHS Athletic Director Alfie Nowak and Associate Principal Reuben Hoffman are very excited to announce Luis De La Vega (Coach DLV) as Clairemont High School's Head Track & Field Coach.
Coach DLV went to Concordia University Irvine where he earned a degree in Exercise Sports Science. While at Concordia, he competed in both cross country and track and field, running the 400m, 800m, and 400m hurdles.
Coach DLV holds a USATF Level 2 certification in sprints and hurdles. He started coaching 12 years ago at Canyon Crest Academy. He has been part of the coaching team for multiple cross country CIF championships including the 2013 Varsity boys as well as the 2017 and 2019 Varsity girls. In Track he was a coach for the 2019 CIF Track and Field championship boys team, and he coached an individual champion in the 300 hurdles in 2019.
Pre-season training will begin in December. If you are interested in participating in or learning more about the CHS Track & Field Program, please reach out to Coach DLV at lxdelavega@gmail.com
Clairemont Football on the Rise
Clairemont Football on the Rise
Featured on Prep Insider
Featured on Prep Insider
Learn more about the coaching staff, players, and shifting culture.
Flood the Tub
CHS Boys Water Polo Senior Night
Flood the Tub
CHS Boys Water Polo Senior Night
October 19th (Thursday) JV at 3:30 & Varsity at 5:00
October 19th (Thursday) JV at 3:30 & Varsity at 5:00
1st 200 fans get a FREE T-Shirt
1st 200 fans get a FREE T-Shirt
Girls Water Polo Informational Meeting
Girls Water Polo Informational Meeting
Buy Your Yearbook!
Yearbooks are only available for purchase online.
To purchase yours today click here
Pure Water Construction on Clairemont Drive
Pure Water Construction on Clairemont Drive
Construction of Clairemont Drive is slowly approaching Marston and Clairemont High School. Both schools will be more affected from December through March. We are including updates as they are shared with us. You can visit the project website and sign up for project E-Blasts.
notice_37_morena_bp_clairemont_upcoming_traffic_control_on_clairemont_drive.pdfAfter School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
After School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
Athletic Recruitment
Starts Oct 4th!
Athletic Recruitment
Starts Oct 4th!
American Sign Language
Starts Oct 9th!
American Sign Language
Starts Oct 9th!
Jam Session
Jam Session
Do you have something you want to practice, want to learn how to play something, or just want to be surrounded by music? Come join us for a weekly Jam Session!
Percussion instruments and acoustic guitars are available for use.
See Miss Dossett with any questions or email her at jdossett@sandi.net
Free Guitar Lessons
Free Guitar Lessons
We are bringing Guitar to CHS for free!
No experience necessary and guitars are provided.
Classes will be on Tuesday’s from 3:45-4:45 in the band room, taught by professional guitar teachers.
Pickleball Lessons
Pickleball Lessons
Start Next Saturday
Start Next Saturday
Weight Room Open
Before & After School
Weight Room Open
Before & After School
Free Wrestling Club
Free Wrestling Club
SENIORS
SENIORS
Colleges Visiting CHS
Colleges Visiting CHS
To Attend Presentations - Complete The Registration Forms
To Attend Presentations - Complete The Registration Forms
UCSD
UCSD
UCSD Counselor will be at CHS on Monday October 16th, 2022 from 12:30-2:00pm in room 114. She will be presenting general information about UCSD then the rest of the time she will be assisting 12th graders with college applications. You must register to attend - UCSD Presentation Registration Form. Passes will be sent to classes the day of. If you have any questions email Ms. Victorino at cvictorino@sandi.net
Oregon State
Oregon State
Oregon State Counselor will be at CHS on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 from 9:30-10:30am in room 203. You must register to attend - Oregon Presentation Registration Form. Passes will be sent to classes the day of. If you have any questions email Ms. Victorino at cvictorino@sandi.net
USD
USD
USD Counselor will be at CHS on Monday October 23rd, 2023 from 9:00-10:00am in room 114. Please fill out google form. You must register to attend - USD Presentation Registration Form. Passes will be sent to students the day of. If you have any questions email Ms. Victorino at cvictorino@sandi.net
Torero Showcase Events at the University of San Diego
Torero Showcase Events at the University of San Diego
Register for the upcoming Torero Showcase events at the University of San Diego. These open houses provide prospective students with the opportunities to explore our academic offerings, engage with our expert faculty and connect with current Toreros. Each open house will allow students to dive deeper into their areas of interest and get an in-depth look at the unique features of each school.
October 13, 2023 - The College of Arts and Sciences
October 20, 2023 - The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
November 3, 2023 - The Knauss School of Business
Each event will run from 8:15 am until 12:00 pm and includes the following:
Guided campus tours to familiarize students with one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
Engaging panels where students can interact with faculty and staff
Informational sessions on the application process, financial aid and our Career Development Center
Students can register for these events by visiting our Torero Showcase website.
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
Cal-SOAP offers free services to help students pursue a postsecondary education, especially students who are low-income or will be first in their families to pursue a college degree. Through advisement and academic services, Cal-SOAP helps students and families understand the college-going process and how to do everything from applying to college to filling out the FAFSA or CA Dream Act to searching for the perfect career fit.
If you are interested in Cal-SOAP Services - Fill out the Form
Websites:
San Diego County: www.calsoapsandiego.org & https://www.calsoapvirtualclassroom.com
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
College & Construction Trades Fair
October 14th
College & Construction Trades Fair
October 14th
Castle Park High School (in Sweetwater UHSD) would like to invite you and your students to their 8th Annual College and Construction Trades Fair on Saturday, October 14th from 10 am – 12 pm. The event will feature a wide variety of employers in the Building and Construction Trades and Engineering and Architecture industries as well as colleges, apprenticeship programs, and other post-secondary training providers who can equip students with the skills needed to enter these high-wage, high-growth careers.
There is no registration required – simply show up to Castle Park High School where the event will be set up in the quad. Please distribute the attached flyer to your networks.
Event Details
Where: Castle Park High School; 1395 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista 91911
When: Sat, Oct 14th; 10 am – 12 pm
Who: High school students and educators
For questions, contact Cesar Gamez (cc’d) from Castle Park High School at cesar.gamez@sweetwaterschools.org.
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!
What can be found on the SDUSD Student Engagement Site?
District Opportunities
School Site Opportunities
Internships
Suggestions Box
Over next few weeks and months, the team will be adding different pages and information as they continue to learn about the student focused groups in the SD Unified School District. They will also highlight 'Students in Action.'
Also follow the @sdusdstudents Instagram page!
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
CHS Foundation Meeting is This Tuesday at 7pm!
CHS Foundation Meeting is This Tuesday at 7pm!
Join us in room 114 at 7pm this Tuesday to engage with all the planning and work CHS Foundation puts in to support CHS. Everyone is welcome. Note the start time is 7pm, not our regular 6:30pm.
Share ideas, take on a task, help on a committee or join the Board, whatever you’re willing to contribute is appreciated.
Our next Board Meeting is Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm, this is the 2nd Tuesday of the month due to Thanksgiving break.
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
JOIN THE CHS FOUNDATION TEAM!
JOIN THE CHS FOUNDATION TEAM!
We are looking for new faces to take on the following:
Dir of Marketing- help us promote our efforts
Senior Scholarships Chair (a non-senior class of 2024 volunteer)
Hospitality Committee Members- join the team to prep and serve Staff Appreciation and more
Liaison with Athletics, Theater, ASB and other groups that we work with
Silent Auction Chair for 2024 (shadow in 2023)
Or just come to the meetings and collaborate or just tell us what you like to do and we will welcome your efforts! Fresh ideas welcome.
What Does CHS Foundation Do for CHS????
What Does CHS Foundation Do for CHS????
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Clairemont Halloween Haunts Map is available on the CHS Foundation website.
Add your Haunt to the map. Use the Haunts Map to find the best Halloween displays across Clairemont.
Happy Halloween from CHS Foundation!!!
Thank you to our early donors, make a Pledge today and add your name here!
Your donation goes to Supporting All Things CHS!
SUPER HERO $1,000+
Trisha Daly - RE/MAX Associates
HERO $500+
Jenn Mora
Class of 1963 Reunion
The Pub (Formally Dan Diegos)
CHAMPION
Colleen Kleege
SUPPORTERS
Jill Hallin
The Lowry Family; Thomas '21 & Julie '24
Anonymous
The Trull Family
The Platt Family; Zach '27
Trull Family
Jennifer Burden
CHS ALLY
Joanna De Vos
Malissa McGee
Paula Cunningham
Gary Anderson - Class of '63
Alejandra Castaneda
'23 Alumni Roberson and Future Grad Wells '27
Thomas Bud
Emily Dolton and Andrew Gilbert
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
CHS ADMIN TEAM
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
A full list of CHS Staff Contact information can be found on our school website or by clicking HERE.
STAY INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL'S
STAY INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL'S
PARENT PORTAL
PARENT PORTAL
PARENTS: Get Your Parent Portal Account. Every parent or guardian of our students should have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account. If you don't have one, please email Steve Durham (sdurham@sandi.net); include your student's full name and Student ID # in the request and he will reply with an account creation form.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS
CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS
For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Chieftains webpage.
CHS ATHLETIC EVENT ENTRY POLICIES
CHS ATHLETIC EVENT ENTRY POLICIES
To provide a safe space for all community members and guests attending CHS Athletic Events, we have created the CHS Athletic Event Entry Policies.
Alfie Nowak - Athletic Director
Alfie Nowak - Athletic Director
For questions regarding athletics at CHS, please contact Mr. Nowak at anowak@sandi.net
Additional information regarding CHS Athletics can be found on our CHS Chieftains webpage.
COUNSELING CORNER
COUNSELING CORNER
CHS COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
CHS COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
The CHS Counseling Staff has created grade level Google Classrooms to provide students with resources and supports. Although students have been automatically enrolled in these classrooms based on their grade level, please have your student check their Google Classroom suite to be sure they are able to access this valuable resource.
9th Grade GC Code: 3iplgnv 10th grade GC Code: wp4ggvw 11th Grade GC Code: 5joed75 12th Grade GC Code: 2fsrzlj
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.
Stop By the CHS Wellness Space
Stop By the CHS Wellness Space
Our new CHS Wellness Space is open in Room 202. In the space you will meet our new counselor, Mrs. MacMaster. The purpose of the space is to create a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental space for students to connect to resources needed to support their physical and social-emotional health.
The space provides the following?
Snacks and water
Restful atmosphere
Mindfulness techniques
Deep breathing exercises
Fidget tools / games
Music
Counseling services
Informational materials
Referrals to outside agencies
New Mental Health Resources One Pager (Scroll of Translations)
New Mental Health Resources One Pager (Scroll of Translations)
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfSuicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources
2022-SPW-Parent-Brochure-Eversion.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
Clairemont Community Resource
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
Theater Director
Open Position
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
Check Attendance
Check Attendance
Students and parents/guardians please review PowerSchool regularly to make sure the attendance record is correct. Over the past few weeks we have had many students out due to the flu. Some of those absences still need to be called in by a parent/guardian and excused as illness. To clear an attendance, follow the instructions under Reporting an Absence on our CHS Attendance Page.
Subscribe to the SWAG
Subscribe to the SWAG
SWAG Subscription (image) (1).pdfSDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2023-24)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2023-24)
STUDENTS CAN NOT COME TO SCHOOL WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS.
They will be sent home for any of the following, and be asked to take a COVID test and follow the San Diego County Health Guidelines.
Fever with or no chills > 100.0F
Cough*
Shortness of breath
Nasal congestion/Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose)*
Sore Throat
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea*
Fatigue*
New Loss of Taste/Smell
Headache*
Muscle/Body Aches*
Poor Feeding or Poor Appetite*
If a student has any of the symptoms on the list, please keep and isolate your student at home and use Self-Reporting Tool Link to report the illness. Someone from SDUSD illness and COVID follow-up team will contact you directly. They will go over the specific requirements of how long to stay home and COVID testing options.
*If your student has a chronic pre-existing condition that causes these symptoms, your student may come to school if a “Certification of Chronic Medical Condition” form is on file. Available in the CHS Health Office.
* Free COVID home tests are available in the CHS Health Office.
* New permission for this school year is necessary to test at school routinely or if sick in the health office. Use the primary health app.
California Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to post the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) School Guidance Checklist and the COVID Prevention Plan online. San Diego Unified has made these documents available for public review HERE.
NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION
NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION
NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Students who violate this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion, in accordance with district policy, administrative procedure and state law.
Employees who violate this policy shall be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Any disciplinary action shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Title II Coordinator 504 Coordinator Title IX Coordinator
Wendy Ranck-Buhr Eri Nall Lynn Ryan
4100 Normal St. Rm 3126 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Rm. B-2 4100 Normal St. Room 2129
Phone 619-725-5678 Phone 619-344-6420 Phone 619-725-7225
Reference Administrative Regulation (“AR”) 5145.3 and Board Policy (“BP”) 5145.3 for full policies.
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