School Week At A Glance

November 9 - November 14, 2020

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

Ethan Williams

Principal

ewilliams4@sandi.net

@PrincipalEthanW

Loukia Mastrodimos

Vice Principal (A-L)

lmastrodimos@sandi.net

Sarah Thomas

Vice Principal (M-Z)

srodondithomas@sandi.net

Liz Rush

Academies Coordinator

erush@sandi.net

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday, November 9

Tuesday, November 10

HBCU Fair (4:00 - 6:00 pm) More info below
Annual Title I Meeting (5:00 - 6:00 pm) More info below

Wednesday, November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day

Thursday, November 12

National College Fair (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) More info below
Textbook Return/Pick Up (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
FAFSA/Dream Act College Application Workshop (5:30 - 7:00 pm) More info below

Friday, November 13

Circle of Friends (12:55 pm)

Saturday, November 14

SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO

BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR YEARBOOK PHOTO

The Clairemont High School Yearbook Staff is committed to telling the story of the 2020-2021 school year, and it wouldn't be complete without each and every student’s photo! We've teamed up with Balfour to provide an easy way to submit your portrait for inclusion in the yearbook. Since Seniors are scheduling their portraits with LifeTouch on their own, there is no need for Seniors to complete this process with Balfour. We are asking that all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors complete this process to ensure that their photo is included in the yearbook. You should have received an email from Balfour with a personalized link and information on how to submit your photo. Photos due no later than November13, 2020.

If you have questions regarding this process please reach out to Ms. Heidi Fulton (hfulton@sandi.net) at your earliest convenience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why am I being asked to submit a portrait photo?

Due to local mandates, we are unable to gather yearbook portraits as we have in past years. This easy tool helps you upload, crop and submit a picture of your students directly to the yearbook staff. Your portrait will appear in the grade section of the 2021 yearbook.

What tips should I consider before submitting my portrait?

We're looking for a simple, classic headshot image of your student. The best photos are those with neutral, simple backgrounds with space above the head and shoulders for ample cropping. Ideal images are those taken in a vertical manner with no other people in the photo. Be sure your photo meets all school dress code guidelines for inclusion in the book.

Thanks!

Clairemont Yearbook Staff

P.S. - We put together this handy guide to walk through the steps for submitting your student's photo.

WILL YOU MAKE A CHIEFTAIN PLEDGE?

The CHS Foundation is challenging the Clairemont Community to make a Chieftain Pledge and help support the students and staff of CHS.

The Covid-19 crisis is a reminder, in so many ways, of the interconnected, interdependent world we inhabit, and how critical collaboration and creativity are needed to address today’s challenges and support each other. While Clairemont High School remains closed due to Covid-19, and all CHS sports, events and programs are currently on hold, our volunteer work continues to support our amazing students, our fabulous school, and our local Clairemont community - in new, creative and virtual ways. Now, more than ever, we are devoted to our students, their enrichment, and their future success by being prepared to fund grants, sponsorships, scholarships and so much more when the time to reopen our doors arrives! Check back with us often to see what fun activities we have planned during the closure to engage our students and community!

Read more about the Chieftain pledge HERE and on the CHS Foundation Website.

SAVE THE DATE

JOIN THE YEARBOOK CLUB

The CHS Yearbook Editorial Team is hoping to recruit students of all grade levels support the development of the CHS Yearbook. This club will meet with the Yearbook staff via Zoom during Flex Time hours (1:30 - 3:30 pm) to support the development of the 2020-2021 yearbook. Please you the link below to let the Yearbook staff know if you are interested. More information about the club can also be found on the form. https://forms.gle/gtiphuFTAuP1cHNk7

If you have additional questions about this club, feel free to email the CHS Yearbook Editorial Team at clairemontyearbook21@gmail.com.

CHS SENIORS, SUBMIT YOUR YEARBOOK QUOTE

The CHS Yearbook Editorial Team is asking all Seniors to submit their quote for the yearbook by no later than December 11, 2020. All instructions about Senior quotes and how to submit one can be found using the link below.

https://forms.gle/1wzHHsdUSJsPbAQ58

Senior quote instructions:

Instructions: Please fill out the form to submit your senior quote. This quote will go under your senior portrait. Please write your quote exactly how you want it written in the book and state your full name. Remember, you will be an adult one day and look back on this. In addition, your parents and family will see it! Think and reflect before you publish.

There’s a 15 word maximum. No profanity, drug/alcohol references, or sexual language allowed. No codes, allusions or links. No speech that would be deemed offensive in a school environment. Yearbook editors and CHS administration reserve the right to edit or remove quotes deemed inappropriate or submitted past the due date of December 11th, 2020. Stay classy Chieftains.

If you'd like to change your quote (before the due date) or have any other problems please email us at clairemontyearbook21@gmail.com

ANNUAL TITLE I PARENT MEETING

Each school served under Title I, must convene an annual meeting, at a time convenient for parents to inform them of their schools’ participation in Title I programs, and to explain the Title I requirements and the right of parents to be involved in those programs. In order to keep parents informed, schools must invite to this meeting all parents of children participating in Title I programs and encourage them to attend. Clairemont High School is inviting all parents to attend our Annual Title I Parent Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you would like to attend this meeting, we are asking that you pre-register using the link below.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduioqT8tHdHAtes44-qiLZrxfgkPB5Bp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

HBCU FAIR

HBCU College Fair.com's goal is to expose students to the academic and career opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Our virtual college fairs will provide you the chance to hear first hand from recruiters and representatives from some of the nation's most esteemed HBCUs.

Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 12 PM- 2 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 4 PM - 6 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hbcu-virtual-college-fair-san-diego-unified-school-district-tickets-121008249933?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR

On Nov 12th, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, this college fair will allow students and families to:

Uncover new college options through a robust search tool
Experience virtual campus tours
Watch videos and download materials helpful in the decision process
Schedule meetings and interviews with admissions representatives
No matter where you are in the college search process, you can learn more about your options here!

https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/CC_NHCF_San_Diego

MESA COLLEGE AMBASSADOR

Do you have questions regarding Mesa College? Need help planning going to Community College? Are you struggling with a Mesa class and need to know where to get tutoring? As of this Monday, November 9th we have our Mesa Ambassador! His name is Nhulong Vo. He will be helping students with any Community College questions, FAFSA and Dream Act, completing the College Promise. He will be available Monday-Thursday from 1:30-3:30PM

Meet your Mesa College Ambassador

CAL-SOAP READINESS COACH

Let's Welcome Ms. Hannah S. Cubos! She will be starting this Monday, November 9th! She will be assisting Seniors with completing their FAFSA or Dream Act. Her schedule is:

Monday 3:00-7:00PM
Tuesday 2:00-6:00PM
Wednesday 2:00-6:00PM
Friday 9:00AM-12:00 noon

Meet your Cal-Soap Readiness Coach

FAFSA/DREAM ACT APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Date: November 12th

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

Counselors and WAHUPA will be helping out CHS families complete and submit the FAFSA or Dream Act Applications. Please register for this event using this link and you will receive zoom link a few days before the event. If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/136BTvI91dET8MubLfTIRR4R57VbZtc3fZ6O7PeHJuss/edit

Students who wish to attend this event should use the link below to access a checklist of items to gather prior to the workshop so that they have the necessary documents to complete the application.

College & Financial Aid Checklist

FREE Academic, Career, and Financial Counseling

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

WAHUPA 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!

Cal-Soap Support Opportunity

ACADEMICS

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

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

TECH SUPPORT

SDUSD's Integrated Technology Division is committed to ensuring every student gets connected to online learning. As needed, please contact the Online Learning Technical Support Line at (619)-732-1400 or email at getconnected@sandi.net. We have been told by IT that wait times are getting shorter and parents are being encouraged to call later in the afternoon. Hours of operation:

Monday – Friday - 7:00am – 6:00 pm

Saturday - 8:00am – 12:00 pm Temporarily on 8/29, 9/5 & 9/12

Families are also encouraged to check out the SDUSD Technology Support For Families webpage.

ATHLETICS

Follow CHS Athletics on Twitter and Facebook.

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

Badminton (Co-Ed) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net

Baseball (Boys) Mike Peña mpena@sandi.net

Basketball (Boys) Ernie Biagioni ebhoopsbb@gmail.com

Basketball (Girls) Michelle Mannisto mannistore@gmail.com

Beach Volleyball (Boys) Chico Chakarian robert@chakcpa.com

Beach Volleyball (Girls) Chico Chakarian robert@chakcpa.com

Cross Country (Co-Ed) Nick Pradel nepradel@gmail.com

Field Hockey (Girls) Scott Bello sbello@sandi.net

Football Desmond Rose coachdrose@gmail.com

Golf (Boys) Jon Beaubien jbeaubien@sandi.net

Lacrosse (Boys) Matt Whitmire ClairemontLax@gmail.com

Lacrosse (Girls) Casey Glick casey.glick97@gmail.com

Sideline Cheer (Co-Ed) Allison Suits allisonsuitts@gmail.com

Soccer (Boys) Jon Beaubien jbeaubien@sandi.net

Soccer (Girls) Joe Paul beachlifesd@gmail.com

Softball Lori Schmersal lschmersal@sandi.net

Swimming & Diving (Co-Ed) Stephanie Carlon stephaniecarlon@yahoo.com

Tennis (Boys) Gary Jimenez gjimenez@sandi.net

Tennis (Girls) Gary Jimenez gjimenez@sandi.net

Track & Field (Co-Ed) Nick Pradel nepradel@gmail.com

Volleyball (Boys) Sean Alcaraz sean.alcaraz@yahoo.com

Volleyball (Girls) Lori Schmersal lschmersal@sandi.net

Water Polo (Boys) Joey Kienle jkienleiii@sandi.net

Water Polo (Girls) Joey Kienle jkienleiii@sandi.net

Wrestling (Boys) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net

Wrestling (Girls) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net

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.

ACADEMY INFO

Liz Rush - Academies Coordinator

For questions regarding Academies and/or Community Partnerships, please contact erush@sandi.net

COUNSELING CORNER

DREAM ACT ZOOM (STUDENTS WITHOUT LIMITS)

Students applying to college who were not born in the U.S. must complete the CA Dream Act app to receive financial aid at both four-year and community colleges. From October through January, Mrs. Scully will host one-on-one zooms with students to complete their Dream Act application. Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up. Available slots will be announced each week.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a4aa28a4f5c07-dream

JUNIOR ASSEMBLY

Date: November 18th

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

Counselors will present on planning for post-high school such as college, military, vocational school, career exploration, Naviance, etc.

Zoom link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/85820343296

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS IS BACK

Hi everyone!

Circle of Friends is FINALLY happening. The club will be meeting each Friday during lunch (12:55-1:25). The Zoom meeting information is below.

Join Zoom Meeting - https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/82664068851

If you have any questions please contact Speech and Language Pathologist, Ms. Monique Hale at mhale2@sandi.net.

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.