October 4 - October 9, 2021

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. Check out all the wonderful things happening at CHS next week.

Your CHS Admin Team

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday, October 4

• Homecoming Spirit Week Day 1: Anything But A Backpack - Put your school materials in anything but a backpack and bring it with you to school.

Tuesday, October 5

• Homecoming Spirit Week Day 2: Choose your Genre - Dress like a character in your favorite movie genre

• Coffee With the CHS Admin Team (9:00 am)

• Girls Varsity Field Hockey at Home vs. Bonita Vista (4:00 pm)

• Girls Varsity Tennis at Madison (4:00 pm)

• Boys Beach Volleyball TBD (4:00 pm)

Wednesday, October 6

• Homecoming Spirit Week Day 3: Walk of Fame - Dress up like a celebrity or paparazzi

• Girls Varsity Tennis at Home vs. Gompers Prep (4:00 pm)

Thursday, October 7

• LAST DAY TO BUY HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS (4:00 pm)

• Homecoming Spirit Week Day 4: Country vs. Country Club - Dress either preppy or country

• Girls/Boys Varsity Cross Country at Morley Field for City League Cluster Meet (3:00 pm)

• Boys JV Football at Home vs. Hoover (4:00 pm)

• Girls Varsity Field Hockey at Mira Mesa (4:00 pm)

• Boys Beach Volleyball at Home vs. The Bishop's School (4:00 pm)

• Class of 2022 Family Night - 5:00 - 6:00 pm (more info below)

• Clairemont Community of Schools - 5:00 - 6:00 pm via Zoom (more info below)

Friday, October 8

• Homecoming Spirit Week Day 5: Class Colors - Seniors: Black, Juniors: White, Sophomores: Light Pink, Freshmen: Maroon

• Girls Freshmen & JV Volleyball at San Diego High School (4:30 pm)

• Girls Varsity Volleyball at San Diego High School (6:15 pm)

• Boys Varsity Football at Home vs. Hoover High School (Homecoming Game) (6:30 pm)

Saturday, October 9

• Homecoming Dance - 6:30 - 11:00 pm (CHS Lunch Quad)

CHS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SURVEY ON VACCINE MANDATE

Dear CHS Community,

Since the Board’s decision on Tuesday, September 28 to mandate vaccines for all staff and students 16 and older, I have heard from numerous members of our community about the impact this decision has had on them. As you can imagine, with over 900 students and families and nearly 75 staff members, the responses have varied greatly. However, the one constant has been a desire for their voice to be heard. As I watched the Board meeting last Tuesday, I noted that nearly 1,600 families and community members had signed up to give public comment. Obviously, with a group that large, it simply isn’t feasible to hear from everyone. However, I can only imagine how frustrated those who had carefully crafted their heartfelt messages must have felt when they realized they would not have an opportunity for their voice to be heard. This was a great reminder to me that as your principal, I must do everything in my power to provide students, families, and staff the opportunity to share how the decisions we make impact our community. As a result, I would like to offer you the opportunity to share with the CHS admin team (and the SDUSD Board of Education, SDUSD Leadership Team, and CA Governor Gavin Newsom, if you choose to do so) your thoughts on how this vaccine mandate is impacting you and your family. Respondents will have the opportunity to remain entirely anonymous or share their contact info for further follow up. Responses will only be shared with outside entities (i.e., the Board of Education, District Leadership, CA Governor, Gavin Newsom) at the request of the respondent.

Bryant H. McGill once said, “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” While many aspects of this unprecedented time may be outside my control, what I will always offer the Clairemont community is a willingness to work side by side for the betterment of our students and an opportunity to ensure your voice is heard. I look forward to your responses and as always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful weekend.

CHS Community Feedback Survey on Vaccine Mandate

Sincerely,

Principal Williams

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

This week is Homecoming Spirit Week. Be sure to show your school spirit by participating in the various themed Spirit Days listed below,

HOMECOMING REFRESHMENTS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Hey CHS parents,

With the Homecoming game and dance this weekend, CHS would love your support. The ASB and CHS Foundation are looking for parents who might want to support in the following ways:

1. Donate refreshments (snacks and drinks) for students to have at the Homecoming dance this Saturday. if you'd like to help, please feel free to drop off your donation in the front office any day this week between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

2. Serve as a chaperone at the dance or help selling items at the CHS Foundation table at the homecoming game. If you would like to support at either of these two events, please use the link below to let the Foundation know when you are able to help. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NPKwPhIPutB61Ni3BwxYPDBJFaOry-k4rFzlqL2q_h8/edit#gid=0

If you have any questions about either of these opportunities, please reach out to the CHS Foundation president, Jason Payne at Clairemonthsf@gmail.com.

CHS PEER TUTORING PROGRAM

Attention all CHS Students!

CHS is putting together a peer tutoring program! Tutoring will take place Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 in the Library.

Do you have a subject that you excel at? Do you want to help your fellow Chieftains? Click the link to find out more about how to become a peer tutor. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kQiv1CAJf0nhr2AAGWAEgr_8k_ZC-NPq/view?usp=sharing

Do you have a subject that you are struggling with? Do you wish you had someone who could explain things a little differently? Click link for more information on how to sign up to be tutored FOR FREE. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVo1KMQzeXCg9osKczE5ak9uzrUsDqlH/view?usp=sharing

Once you have completed the interest form you will be contacted by Ms. Dearborn for more details.

END OF GRADING PERIOD

Last Friday, October 1, marked the end of the first grading period. Students and families will be able to access these progress reports in PowerSchool on Friday, October 8. Students will also be provided with a hard copy of this progress report on Friday, October 8 during 3rd period.

Please note that SDUSD will be using a new Grade Reporting system for the 2021-2022 school year. One change that you will notice is to the way that Citizenship is reported. SDUSD will no longer be using the E, G, S, N, U marks and instead will be using the following:

E - Excellent

M - Meets

I - Inconsistent

U - Unsatisfactory

After reviewing your child's progress report, please reach out to their teacher if you have any additional questions.

PAINT YOUR SENIOR PARKING SPOT FUNDRAISER

Students who are interested in purchasing a Senior parking spot to paint and then use as their reserved spot should complete the Google Form below. Since there are a limited number of parking spaces available, spaces will be assigned on a first come first serve basis so get your form completed as soon as possible.

CHS PARKING SPACE REQUEST FORM

How much does a space cost?

Each space will cost $90. Students will also be responsible for purchasing their own paint. Please see below to ensure that you are purchasing an approved paint type.

Full-Year Spots and Half-Year Spots

If you would like to buy a Senior Parking Spot but are an Early Grad, or have other reasons, we have options for you to continue to participate but for half the year! A Half-Year Parking Spot will be yours to paint & use for one single semester. Full Year spots will be yours to use for the entire 2021-2022 School Calendar Year, until June 15, 2022.

What is done with the money used to purchase the spaces?

All proceeds from the Senior Parking Spot fundraiser will be used as a donation to the Senior class and will go toward Senior events and activities (i.e., prom, grad night, etc.)

Last Day to Purchase a Spot: Monday, October 11

Date for Submission of Design: Friday, October 15

Date for Approval Decision: Tuesday, October 19

Dates for Painting (2 Days): Saturday, October 23 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, October 24 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Possible Make-up Painting Day: Saturday, October 30 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

How do I submit my design?

All designs must be submitted by Wednesday, September 15 using the form below. Students may also submit a hard copy of their design to ASB in room 115. Designs will then be approved or denied by both the Senior Class President and the CHS Admin Team.

Senior Parking Spot Design Submission Form

Once the final list of Seniors who will be issued a parking spot to paint has been determined, a form will be emailed out so that students can submit their designs to ASB and the CHS Admin team for approval.

What paint can I use?

A base layer of white primer is required for painting of the spot to commence, and spots must be painted using water based acrylic paint. Paint will need to be approved by the supervisor or event coordinator on site during spot painting events

End of the Year Clean Up

Students who paint a parking space will be responsible for repainting it black at the end of the year, or at the ending of the first semester for Half-Year Spots. More information about when and how students will do this will be shared later in the year.

If you have any questions about this, please contact Senior Class President, Drew Jeter at clairemont2022@gmail.com.

PSAT SIGN-UPS FOR OCTOBER 26 EXAM ADMINISTRATION

Clairemont High School will be providing students an opportunity to take the PSAT exam on Tuesday, October 26 at 9:30 am. The OPTIONAL exam is free to all 11th graders, and if space is available, will be offered to 10th graders at $18 per student. Please use the form below to let us know if you are interested in taking this exam. If you have any questions, please contact Vice Principal, Sarah Thomas at srodondithomas@sandi.net.

PSAT SIGN UP FORM

AP EXAM REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

College Board AP Exam registration is going on now. The deadline to sign up for an AP Exam is November 1, 2021. Instructions and information on how to sign-up can be found at the Clairemont High School AP Exam page using the link below.

CHS AP EXAM WEBSITE

If you have any questions about the Exam or the sign up process, please contact CHS Vice Principal, Sarah Thomas (srodondithomas@sandi.net).

CORE ACADEMY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SATURDAY SCHOOL)

Hey CHS Students,

Do you need to clear unexcused absences or tardies to get off the Loss of Privilege (LOP) list? You are in luck. Starting Saturday, October 9, CHS will be hosting the first of many Core Academy (Saturday School) sessions. Core Academy will be held on the CHS campus from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the following dates:

• October 9, 30

• November 20

• December 4, 11

• January 8, 22

• February 5, 12, 26

• March 5, 12, 19

• April 9, 16, 23, 30

• May 7, 14, 21

• June 4

Students who attend Core Academy may recover one (1) eligible full day absence or (4) period absences for each full day (4 hours) of attendance at Core Academy. Or they can recover 16 tardies. Be sure to check your attendance in PowerSchool weekly and sign up for Core Academy if needed. As a friendly reminder, 12 unexcused absences, tardies, and/or period absences will result in placement on the Loss of Privilege (LOP) list. Students on the LOP list will not be allowed to attend school-wide functions such as dances and athletic events until they take the necessary action to be removed from the LOP list. For more information about Core Academy, visit the CHS Core Academy website. Be sure to use the Registration Link to sign up for each Core Academy session you plan to attend. If you have any additional questions about Core Academy, please contact Ms. Heidi Fulton (hfulton@sandi.net).

VICE PRINCIPAL THOMAS PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

On Tuesday, September 28, the SDUSD Board of Education announced that CHS Vice Principal, Sarah Thomas has been appointed to the position of Director of the SDUSD Special Education, she will be over the Low Incidence Department, Related Services and Early Learning. While the CHS community will be sad to see Ms. Thomas leave, we know that her leadership coupled with this new position will produce amazing outcomes for students all around our district. We wish her the best of luck as she enters this new and exciting phase and thank her for her many contributions to Clairemont High School.

Friday, October 18 will be Vice Principal Thomas's last day at CHS. Please be sure to let her know how much we appreciate her and wish her luck in her new position. The Clairemont High School admin team is working with the Human Resources department to identify VP Thomas's replacement. The position has been posted HERE.

CLASSES FOR PARENTS THROUGH UCSD COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Research and best practice suggest that meaningful discussions about education require those involved to speak a common language, albeit in different dialects. In appreciation of this precept, Education and Community Outreach through UCSD, offers contextually grounded programming for parents and caregivers under the auspices of Parent and Caregiver Education (PACE). Programming is delivered in English and Spanish without charge to schools, districts and community-based organizations.

PACE workshops are custom designed to attend to the unique needs of audiences in terms of content and delivery (face-to-face, blended/hybrid, and completely online). Each session is about an hour in duration and can be differentiated by age level (pre-kindergarten, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary) or tailored to meet the needs of multiage groups.

Workshops are augmented by short-form videos available for download from the Education Channel at University of California Television (UCTV) and companion guides that may be found at the University of California Professional Development Institute (UCPDI). These resources are also publicly available without cost.

Please use the link below to let us know what workshops you might be interested in.

PACE WORKSHOP PARENT SURVEY

UPCOMING CHS COUNSELING EVENTS

Class of 2022 Family Night

Thursday October 7^th from 5:00-6:00 pm (via Zoom)

Counselors and WAHUPA Trio Talent Search Staff will be going over College Applications, Xello the new Naviance, Financial Aid, Scholarships, etc.

Topic: Class of 2022 Family Night

Time: Oct 7, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89592882199

FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop

October 14th at 5:00 pm

During this session, the CHS counseling staff will support students in completing the FAFSA/Dream Act for students going to college, trade schools, etc. Please bring a copy of your 2020 income taxes and Social Security Number if applicable.

Topic: FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop

Time: Oct 14, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89760765057

CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS (CCoS)

Clairemont Community of Schools are meetings in which parents and staff from all 5 feeder elementary schools, Marston and Clairemont High School discuss topics like K-12 alignment, district updates, enrollment, marketing and other items brought forth to the committee. The purpose of the Clairemont Community of Schools Committee is to assemble Clairemont Cluster staff, parents and community members to discuss information that will ultimately improve the Cluster’s programs and presence in the Community. Area Superintendents, principals and a SDUSD Board Trustee often attend these meetings.

In order to adhere to the health and safety guidelines set forth by the San Diego Unified School District, the CCoS meetings for the 2021-2022 school year will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link along with the dates and times of the meetings are listed below.

Meeting Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year

• October 7, 2021 5:00 - 6:00 pm

• December 9, 2021 5:00 - 6:00 pm

• March 3, 2022 5:00 - 6:00 pm

• May 5, 2022 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Zoom Link - https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89336635464

CCoS Website - https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/ccos

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at our first CCoS meeting on October 7, 2021.

Sincerely,

Principal Williams

For the week of 10/4-10/8

HOMECOMING WEEK: GLITZ & GLAMOUR

• Spirit Week (October 10/4-10/8)

  • Monday- Anything but a Backpack-

    • All your backpack items? Put them in anything but a backpack and bring it with you to school!

  • Tuesday- Choose your Genre

    • Dress like a character in your favorite movie genre

  • Wednesday- Walk of Fame (celebs vs. paparazzi)

    • Dress up as a celebrity or paparazzi

  • Thursday- Country vs. Country Club

    • Dress either preppy or country

  • Friday- Class Colors

    • Seniors: Black

    • Juniors: White

    • Sophomores: Light Pink

    • Freshmen: Maroon

• Homecoming Court Voting from 10/1-10/7

  • use the link Bit.ly/hococlmt

  • There will also be QR codes around campus and flyers given to teachers

• Friday October 10/8

  • Homecoming Pep Rally

  • Homecoming Game starts at 6:30pm

  • Homecoming Court will be announced during halftime at the game!

• Homecoming Dance 2021 Glitz and Glamour “Bask in Elegance of Hollywood” 10/9 from 6:30-11pm at the Quad

  • Find dance contracts outside of Rm. 115 or the front office

  • Sign and turn in dance contract to Heidi Fulton in the front office for admin approval, return within 1-2 days for approved contract

  • Once a dance contract is signed & approved you can buy your ticket by the 10/7 deadline at the financial clerk office

  • Homecoming ticket sales 9/27-10/7 $15 w/ ASB Card, $20 w/o ASB Card

  • Guests must also fill out a dance contract and pay

GENERAL:

• Class of 2023 is selling Pura Vida bracelets, find Kacie Harris, Grace Crabtree, and Lily Nelson around campus or at the football games. $6 for braided, $5 for regular

• Mr. Sparks is always looking for information, please contact him for any info about clubs, sports, etc.

• Join the Class of 2024 club on Fridays at lunch in Ms. Klein's room 110

• Senior Parking Spots are going to be sold soon, look for the form or contact Drew Jeter email: clairemont2022@gmail.com @clairemont2022 on instagram/ Mr. Williams/Ms. Fulton

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

A full list of CHS Staff Contact information can be found on our school website at https://clairemont.sandiegounified.org/.

CHS Player's Creed

It is the mission of the CHS athletics program to teach our student-athletes principles that will guide them for the rest of their lives. CHS athletics isn't just about better athletes, but better people. That is why we are so excited to launch our new CHS Player's Creed (see below). In collaboration with the CHS Athletic Leadership council and various stakeholders, the CHS Player’s Creed was developed to outline what we believe it means to be a CHIEF. Every student participating in athletics at CHS, as well as their parent/guardian will be required to sign the CHS Student-Athlete Contract which states the following:

As a student-athlete at Clairemont High School you have the privilege of being part of a memorable and life changing experience. With this privilege comes great responsibility. Therefore, it is the expectation of the CHS admin team and Athletic Director that all who participate in athletics actively work to model character and integrity of the highest quality in the classroom, on the court/pool/field, and in our community. By signing this contract, you agree to strive to live a life worthy of emulating by exhibiting Courage, Humility, Integrity, Endurance, and Focus in all that you do.

ATHLETICS COACHING CONTACTS

HELP HOST A CHS INTERN AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

CHS is connecting local companies and organizations to the bright minds of the future workforce right now! We have high school student interns available for Fall Semester and Spring semester placement. Read more below!

• Take a quick look: Internship Program Flyer 2021-22

• To learn more: Internship Program Overview Clairemont High 2021-22

• To request an intern now: Intern Request Form Fall 2021

• To preview all program forms and paperwork: CHS Internship Handbook 2021-22

• To preview the presentation for new intern supervisors: CHS Intern Program Orientation PowerPoint

• To preview the course interns take as part of the intern program: Internship Course Syllabus Fall 2019

• To preview the Parent Overview Orientation of the Intern Program: Parent Intern Orientation 2019

• To preview an overview of the program, course, and FAQs from a student perspective: Internship Course Info Presentation

CHS MENTOR PROGRAM

We are excited to start back up our 11th Grade Mentoring Program for the 2021-22 School Year! In this program, all 11th graders will have the opportunity to be matched to an industry community volunteer mentor who will meet with them monthly on campus during the school day to discuss important topics such as goal-setting, future planning, resumes and interview skills and more. We are always looking for quality volunteers from the community to be mentors in our program. Parents - if you or someone in your network would be an amazing mentor, please get the word out and consider signing up today! More about our CHS Mentor Program and Mentor Program Application can be found on our website at https://clairemont.sandiegounified.org/industry_partners/mentor_program. Registration is now open and the deadline to apply is October 7. Mentor Meetings officially begin on October 14, 2021!

CALSOAP SUPPORTS POST-SECONDARY PLANS

Cal-SOAP is dedicated to providing information about postsecondary education and financial aid to elementary through high school students while raising their academic achievement levels. In particular, Cal-SOAP is committed to providing services to students from any of the following backgrounds:

• Low income families

• Families in which they would be the first to attend college

• Schools with documented low eligibility or college participation rates or

• Geographic areas with documented low eligibility or college participation rates

Check out their monthly newsletter HERE.

FREE ACADEMIC, CAREER, & FINANCIAL COUNSELING THROUGH WAHUPA

Hey CHS Students,

Do you want one on one help with College and Career Planning? Need help finding Scholarships? Need help with the FAFSA/Dream Act?

WAHUPA Trio Education Talent Seach is a program that 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. Sign up today!

Check out the brochures below:

• WAHUPA (English)

• WAHUPA (Spanish)

CHS COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOMS

The CHS Counseling Staff has created grade level Google Classrooms to provide students with resources and supports during Online Learning. Although students were automatically enrolled in these classrooms based on their grade level, please have your child check their Google Classroom suite to be sure they are able to access this valuable resource.

WHERE IS MY COUNSELOR?

Are you new to CHS or still getting familiar with the campus and want to know where your counselor is? Then check out this short video made by the CHS counseling staff to help you figure out just where they live on the CHS campus and the best way to get a hold of them.

FINDING MY COUNSELOR VIDEO

For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.

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.