School Week At A Glance
December 7 - December 12, 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
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, December 7
- Start of Q2, Q2 Grading Period
- CSU College Application Workshop (2:00 pm) - More Info Below
Tuesday, December 8
- Site Governance Team (SGT) Meeting (2:00 - 3:00 pm)
- CSU College Application Workshop (2:00 pm) - More Info Below
- An Hour of Code at CHS (2:30 pm) - More Info Below
- ASB Open Governing Board Meeting (2:45 pm) - More Info Below
- CHS Foundation Meeting (6:00 pm) More information can be found at https://clairemonthsfoundation.weebly.com/
Wednesday, December 9
- Makin' It Together With CHS - Gingerbread Houses (3:00 pm) - More Info Below
Thursday, December 10
- Textbook Return/Pick Up (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
- CSU College Application Workshop (2:00 pm) - More Info Below
- An Hour of Code at CHS (3:30 pm) - More Info Below
Friday, December 11
- Quarter 2 Progress Reports available in PowerSchool
- Circle of Friends (12:55 pm)
Saturday, December 12
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
PHASE 1 & 2 REOPENING PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SDUSD'S LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dear San Diego Unified Family,
Due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19 and the safety of our students, staff and community, we have decided to continue with online learning for the majority of students through the first part of the new year. However, appointment-based, in-person instruction will still be available on campus for students with the greatest needs through Phase 1.
The decision to remain online longer than we had hoped will be disappointing to the many students, teachers and others who are eager to be back in the classroom. However, the current spread of the coronavirus in our community makes it unsafe to move forward with Phase 2 of our reopening at this time. We plan to reassess the public health conditions and provide an updated timetable on Jan. 13.
In the meantime, we will continue to provide updated information on our reopening plans on our website. This includes a status dashboard and a complete list of the conditions we are continuing to watch for when it will be safe again to reopen campuses.
We will also continue increasing the number of students participating in the small group instruction, with infant/toddler, early learning, middle school, and high school students to start receiving appointments on Dec. 7. Since October, some 2,000 elementary school students have participated in these appointments.
Everyone looks forward to reuniting students and teachers in classrooms in the new year as quickly and as safely as possible. San Diego Unified has already spent tens of millions of dollars on air filtration, plexiglass desk dividers, hand sanitizer, personal protective equipment and more. Schools will be ready when it is safe and responsible to fully reopen. Unfortunately, that time has not yet come.
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned yesterday of potential drastic new measures at the state level, and, in San Diego County, close to 1,000 new cases have been reported. Hospitalizations have tripled this month. The most difficult stages of the pandemic may yet be ahead of us, but we are confident we will get through this together by remaining vigilant.
Sincerely,
San Diego Unified
MAKIN' IT TOGETHER WITH CHS - GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm, the CHS ASB will be hosting a "Makin' It Together With CHS" event. Students, parents, and staff are all invited to join the Zoom each and every week to engage in a variety of hands on activities (i.e., learning to cook, craft, dance, etc.). This Wednesday, December 9, ASB students will be hosting the next "Makin' It" event with their "Gingerbread House Making" Zoom session. Be sure the check out the flier below for a list of supplies you can pick up prior to the session as well as a link to the Zoom meeting. We hope to see you all there.
HELP MAKE THE CHS YEARBOOK SHINE!
Hey Chieftains! The CHS Yearbook Committee needs your photos to make the yearbook shine. Please send any photos you have of you and/or your friends doing the following activities to clairemontyearbook21@gmail.com. Be sure to include who, what, when, where, and why! Stay healthy friends!
Week 1: Halloween and Spirit Week Photos, election, activism, first day of school pictures, Makin' It and foundation events, students in chieftain gear
Week 2: Students at home distance learning setups, quarantine makeovers (hair, clothes, style), community service, home fitness, social media and Tik Tok
Week 3: summer activities and travel, social distance hangouts, cute masks, arts and crafts, Thanksgiving
Week 4: sports photos (football, field hockey, cross country), theatre and thespians
Week 5: academy photos, music, band and instruments, jobs and small businesses, favorite hobbies, video games
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.
RESOURCES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The holidays are upon us and CHS wanted to share some resources and supports available to our military families. Our military school liaison, Ms. Ashley Flores, has compiled the following list of resources to support our military families during the holiday season.
Resources for Military Families
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Ms. Flores at ashley.flores@usmc-mccs.org
GET YOUR CHS MERCHANDISE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CHS ASB Director, Mrs. Meg Moore (mmoore@sandi.net) will be on site on site on December 10th and 17th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm selling CHS Merchandise. Clairemont Shirts, Sweatshirts, Socks, Sweatpants and much more make perfect gifts and stocking stuffers.
SAVE THE DATE
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
An Hour of Code at Clairemont High School
Dec 7-13th is Computer Science Education Week! Did you know that less than half of US High Schools teach computer science? But Clairemont High School does! To promote computer science education for ALL students, Clairemont High School is hosting an Hour of Code. We challenge all students, staff and families to join us and 100 million students around the world for an Hour of Code! You can participate individually, with your friends, as a class, a family or with Mrs. Samora and the APCSP class during 2 scheduled Zooms.
Tryout a short Coding activity! https://hourofcode.com/us/learn
Complete our survey to be counted! https://forms.gle/MXBDJQTVe2xNhPhU9
Or Log onto an Hour of Code Zoom to get help from the APCSP class.
- Tuesday, Dec 8, at 2:30 pm
- Thursday, Dec 10, at 3:30 pm
Zoom Link for Dec 8 & 10
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/86772389000
Want more info? Email CHS AP Computer Science Teacher, Mrs. Tricia Samora (psamora@sandi.net)
CSU College Application Deadline Extended
Great news! The CSU System has extended their College Application deadline to December 15. As a result, the CHS counseling staff will be hosting additional CSU College Application Workshops this week. If you need help finishing your CSU application please be sure to join one of our three Zoom College Application Workshops from 2:00-3:30PM on Monday, December 7th,,Tuesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 10th. Let's get it done next week and submit it!!
Please use Zoom link below to join any of the workshops:
Time: Dec 7, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Dec 7, 2020 02:00 PM
Dec 8, 2020 02:00 PM
Dec 10, 2020 02:00 PM
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
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
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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
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!
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
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.
9th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: 44qrazt
10th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: 7lhkm5t
11th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: a74efrd
12th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: ubtvxtz
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.