October 30 - November 4 , 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 30
Tuesday, October 31
Halloween Costume Competition in Lunch Quad (lunch)
Wednesday, November 1
Post-High School Workshop with CHS Counselors in Room 310 (8:30 am)
San Diego State Admissions Counselor in Room 114 (9:00 am)
Thursday, November 2
Friday, November 3
Saturday, November 4
Core Academy (Saturday School) check in at office (8:00 am)
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
CHS 8th Grade Experience
Thank you Students & Staff!
Thank you Students & Staff!
Marston and neighborhood students / families visited CHS on Friday to experience and learn about Clairemont's academic and extracurricular programs.
Clairemont Kudos go out to our students and staff for your support of the event! Thank you for your energy, input, and guidance. CHS is truly a great place to be and people are taking notice!
Marston Principal Gollias said, "The tour today was AMAZING!!! I was particularly moved by all the CHS students - they all did a great job!"
Several parents commented, "We've been to several school tours and this was the best one."
Welcome Line
Welcome Line
Health & Medical Academy
Info Tech Academy
Digital Media Productions Academy
Business Academy
Engineering
Auto Tech
Band
Dance
Art
Clubs & Sports
Sports
Clubs
Athletic Facilities Tour
Winter Sports Tryouts
The Fall Sports CIF Season starts on November 4th.
Athletic Clearance Process Cheat Sheet for 2023-24 - Students must have their Athletic Clearance complete to participate in tryouts.
Learn more at CHS Athletics Website
Questions: Email Alfie Nowak at anowak@sandi.net
CHS Athletics Winter Tryouts (2023-24) (1).pdfHalloween 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!!!
Leadership Experience for CHS Juniors
“SPIRIT OF AMERICA” LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
April 4-10, 2024
VALLEY FORGE CAMPUS, VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA
April 4-10, 2024
VALLEY FORGE CAMPUS, VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Clairemont Freedoms Foundation Info (Interest Form).pdf
Clairemont HS Robotics
Join the Club / Team!
Join the Club / Team!
Club Meetings Thursday at lunch in Room 406
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.pdfBuy Your Yearbook!
Yearbooks are only available for purchase online.
To purchase yours today click here
SENIORS
Post High School Workshops with CHS Counselors
Applying to Out of State/Private Colleges
or Early Action? (Nov. 1st)
or Early Action? (Nov. 1st)
If this is the case, you must let your Counselor know now!! Counselors have to prepare several documents to send on your behalf through Xello. Please make an appointment with your Counselor to discuss further.
Things to Do:
Add your colleges to Xello
Request letters of recommendation through Xello
Link Xello with Common App
Colleges Visiting CHS
To Attend Presentations - Complete The Registration Forms
San Diego State University
San Diego State University Admissions Counselor will be at CHS on Wednesday, November 1st from 9:00-10:00am to help with CSU applications. You must register to attend - SDSU 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
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.
WAHUPA - Free College & Career Counseling
Wahupa Educational Talent Search Application
WAHUPA provides FREE academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to college. TRIO Programs are Federal outreach and student service programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
FREE Services:
Academic Counseling on SAT / ACT tests & A-G Rigorous Course Selection
Tutoring Connection
College & Financial Aid Information & Application Assistance
Financial / Economic Literacy Connection
Eligibility:
U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
Not Enrolled in another Talent Search (ETS), Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), Upward Bound (UB) or Cal-SOAP program
Completed ETS application <—click to download
Priority is given to students who are:
Low-income
First Generation (neither parent has graduated from a four-year university with a bachelor's degree)
Planning to attend College
Benefits of a FREE ETS Advisor:
Free individualized services
College and financial aid up-to-date information
Well trained and experienced advisement
Reminders of important deadlines
Access to meetings and workshops for parents
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
CHS Cal-Soap College Readiness Coach
Make an Appointment!
After School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
Athletic Recruitment
American Sign Language
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
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
Start Next Saturday
Weight Room Open
Before & After School
Before & After School
Free Wrestling Club
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Trade School Career Fair
Nov 4th (1-4pm)
The National Electrical Contractors Association and Los Rancheros Kiwanis are teaming up to offer a Trade School Career Fair for Building and Construction careers at the San Diego Oasis Center in Rancho Bernardo. The event will feature representatives and hiring managers from the National Electrical Contractors Association, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors, and other organizations in the plumbing, iron working, and carpentry fields. This is a great opportunity for students to explore careers and post-secondary training opportunities. Job seekers will have a chance to submit applications.
This event is open to the community and there is no registration required.
Event Details
Where: San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo – Assembly Hall, Second Floor; 17170 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego 92128
When: Sat, Nov 4th; 1 – 4 pm
Who: Open to the community
For questions, please contact Reed Reichert (cc’d) with the Los Rancheros Kiwanis at reedreichert@yahoo.com.
Trade School Career Fair.pdfSD 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
CHS Foundation’s Next Meeting is
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30pm in room 114!
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30pm in room 114!
Join us to engage with all the planning and work CHS Foundation puts in to support CHS. Everyone is welcome. Share ideas, take on a task, help on a committee or join the Board, whatever you’re willing to contribute is appreciated.
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
CHS Foundation Upcoming 2023 Events
Halloween Haunts Map; through Oct 31
Table and Fan Fans at Senior Nite Football Home Game; Oct 27
Meeting; Tues, November 14 6:30pm
Chipotle Fundraiser; Mon, Nov 27
Staff Appreciation Breakfast; Wed, Nov 29
Krispy Kreme fundraiser; Dec 1-31
Meeting; Tues, December 12 630pm
More TBA and watch for great things in 2024!! Spring Fling is May 4, 2024.
Thanks for your support!
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.
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) - Ryan Fulton Chef and GM (CHS Grad) and the Fulton Family
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
Lotzof Orthodontics
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
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.