School Week-at-a-Glance
October 2 - 7 , 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
Monday, October 2
11th Grade Mentorship Program Orientation Meetings in Academy Classes
Tuesday, October 3
Coffee with Admin (9:00am)
Cancelled due to district traning
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 1301 8397
Wednesday, October 4
Parent Tour start in main office (10:00 am)
Clairemont Community of Schools meeting in Room 114 or Zoom (5:00 pm)
Thursday, October 5
Friday, October 6
NO SCHOOL
Saturday, October 7
JANUARY (1).pdf
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
Project SAVE / Heroes of the USS Midway
Info Tech Academy 9th grade students travelled to the USS Midway on Thursday for their project launch. On the USS Midway they met the volunteers they will work with this year. The volunteers gave them a tour of the ship, shared the role they play on the ship, and shared some of their life experiences.
Through Project SAVE / Heroes of the USS Midway, students will explore the essential question: "What impact does volunteerism have on individuals and communities, and how can it be effectively promoted and sustained?"
The final deliverable of the project will be an interactive book that commemorates the volunteers' time at the USS Midway. The interactive book will be a two pages per volunteer that has pictures to represent the volunteers life and time at the USS Midway. Users will then use the app overly to make the pages interactive. Each picture will link to either a biography about the volunteer, a short synopsis about their post/job at the USS Midway, and lastly, a short documentary on that volunteer's life and time at the USS Midway.
Learn more via the project website: Project SAVE / Heroes of the Midway Website
Senior Internship Interview Fair
This past week, as part of the CHS Internship Program, the 65 CHS 12th graders enrolled career internship placement interviewed with over 20 business. CHS business partners' (see list below) feedback to Ms. Cantwell Internship Teacher and Program Coordinator was that they were extremely impressed with how prepared and professional the students were. Partners also expressed how tough it was going to be to choose between the candidates.
Internship selections will be shared this week. Ask a senior about the internship program and what internship they are hoping to land.
Businesses that attended the 2023 Fall Internship interview fair:
Alcott Elementary School
Bay Park Elementary School
BOL Digital Marketing Agency
Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute
Clairemont Skatepark
CT Nonprofit Consulting
Eleana Marketing
Fairway Independent Mortgage
FLX Bike
Keller Williams Realty
Law Office of Joanna de Vos
Media Arts Center of San Diego
Miller Elementary
Mossy Toyota Pacific Beach
Porchlight Community Service
Rap A Tap Center for the Arts
San Diego County Parks and Recreation
San Diego County Office of Education
SDUSD Food & Nutrition Services
SDUSD Ethnic Studies
SDUSD Youth Advocacy
Tap Fever Dance Studio
The Leadership Edge
Toler Elementary
SAT & AP Test Registration
Clairemont FALL EXAM REGISTRATION.pdf11th Students
Mentor Program Orientations
Mentor Program Orientations
The last Mentor Orientations will be in Academy classes on Monday, Oct. 2. Please make sure to finish your application and click “submit” so that your teachers can match you with an amazing mentor! Deadline to submit your application is Tuesday, Oct. 3.
If you have any questions please email Rebecca Aubery - raubery@sandi.net
SWAG Mentor Program 2023-24.pdfAfter School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
Jam Session
Started - Every Wednesday!
Started - Every Wednesday!
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
Starts on Oct 3rd!
Starts on Oct 3rd!
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.
Athletic Recruitment
Starts Oct 4th!
Starts Oct 4th!
American Sign Language
Starts Oct 9th!
Starts Oct 9th!
Weight Room Open
Before & After School
Before & After School
Free Wrestling Club
SENIORS
Colleges Visiting CHS
To Attend Presentations - Complete The Registration Forms
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 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 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
College Workshop
for CHS Families & Students
for CHS Families & Students
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
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
SDUSD Environmental Literacy Taskforce
CHS Representative Needed
CHS Representative Needed
The Environmental Literacy Taskforce is a coalition of highly driven student activists from every school in SDUSD. Designed to educate, aid, and elevate every student's environmental activism, ELT provides valuable knowledge and support to its members as they set, execute, and complete a tailored/customized set of goals for their specific school. As a collective objective, the task force aims to create and implement a climate curriculum in our district that will serve students across all grade levels. Through educational workshops, team meetings, and real-life activism, the environmental literacy task force will increase environmental action in each school of SDUSD and empower student activists to push for the change they want to see.
College & Construction Trades Fair
October 14th
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!
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
What Does CHS Foundation Do for CHS????
Make a Chieftain Pledge Today!
Be a proud ‘23-’24 CHS Donor!! Choose your level and
Make a Chieftain Pledge Today!
⭐ $1 - $99 CHS Ally ⭐ $100+ Supporter ⭐
⭐ $250+ Champion ⭐ $500+ Hero! ⭐
⭐ $1000+ Super Hero!! ⭐
Pledge now, during our annual fundraising drive. Donate today using a credit card or check. Every bit helps! Please check with your employer about MATCHING CORPORATE GIFTS to double your generosity! Donate online at CHSFoundation.info
Thank you to our early donors, make a Pledge today and add your name here!
Your donation goes to Supporting All Things CHS!
CHS ALLY
Joanna De Vos
Malissa McGee
Paula Cunningham
Gary Anderson
SUPPORTER
Jill Hallin
The Lowry Family; Thomas '21 & Julie '24
Anonymous
The Trull Family
The Platt Family; Zach '27
CHAMPION
HERO
Jenn Mora
Class of 1963 Reunion
The Pub (Formally Dan Diegos). Ryan Fulton, Chef and GM (CHS Graduate) and the Fulton Family
SUPER HERO
Coming Soon!
Your name here!
Thank you for supporting the Fall Mixer!
The Silent Auction raised over $900 for CHS groups who entered a basket and it was a fun night out with the Tribe! Watch for a Winter Mixer in January for the next opportunity to raise funds and support CHS!
Are you a Rite Aid customer??
It’s so EASY to raise money for CHS at Rite Aid, all you have to do to get started is to click on our link and register: rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS. Purchases and Prescriptions qualify.
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!
Enter Your Chili
Homecoming Pre-Game Chili Cook Off!
Homecoming Pre-Game Chili Cook Off!
Chili chefs, email us at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com to enter your chili in the cook-off!! Free to enter your chili, $5 to taste them all and cast a vote.
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
ACADEMICS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfSuicide Prevention Resources
2022-SPW-Parent-Brochure-Eversion.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
Theater Director
Open Position
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
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
SWAG Subscription (image) (1).pdfSDUSD 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
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.