March 10 - 15, 2025
March 10 - 15, 2025
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.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, March 10
Monday, March 10
Tuesday, March 11
Tuesday, March 11
School Site Council (SSC) in Room 114 (4:00 pm)
CHS Foundation Meeting in Room 203 (6:30 pm)
Wednesday, March 12
Wednesday, March 12
Pancake Breakfast in front of Theater (8:00 am)
Mesa Registration for Seniors (Period 2)
Thursday, March 13
Thursday, March 13
11th Grade Mentor Program Meeting in Library (Periods 1, 2, & 3)
Friday, March 14
Friday, March 14
End of Quarter 3 - Early Out Schedule
Saturday, March 15
Saturday, March 15
Core Academy (Saturday School) check in at office (8:00 am)
Lucky Fun Run (CHS Foundation) at De Anza Cove (8:30 am)
IMIN Before & After School
Enrichment Programs
IMIN Before & After School
Enrichment Programs
FREE, Before & After School Enrichment Programs!!!
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
THIS SATURDAY, March 15th! 5K Lucky Fun Run. Sign up!
THIS SATURDAY, March 15th! 5K Lucky Fun Run. Sign up!
Get your classmates & family members to sign up! The class with the most registered students (over 50) will win a $500 prize to use for student activities! Just scan the code in the flyer around school (& in all faculty boxes) & join other Clairemont area schools for a 5K at beautiful De Anza Cove.
Grab your friends, families, neighbors, a fellow walker, runner or even your favorite coach and we will see you Saturday morning, March 15 for a great time!!!
We need volunteers for the Lucky Fun Run 5K on Saturday, March 15, 2025!
We need volunteers for the Lucky Fun Run 5K on Saturday, March 15, 2025!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers on the morning of Saturday, March 15th to assist with a variety of tasks, including:
Set-up and tear-down
Water/Fruit stations
T-shirt distribution
Time keeper and runner status tracking
Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to:
Make a real difference in our school community
Meet new people
Gain volunteer hours (great for resumes and college apps)
Get Saturday school credit
Have fun and support CHS!
SDUSD Disability Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony
SDUSD Disability Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony
SDUSD’s first Disability Awareness Flag Raising ceremony and the featured speaker was our very own Ashlee Rosas, pictured with Special Education Executive Director Dr. Niecy Watkins and her aide Alicia Shipler.
Seniors Register For Mesa College At CHS
Seniors Register For Mesa College At CHS
Paul Mitchell Is Coming To CHS
Paul Mitchell Is Coming To CHS
ASB & Class Elections
ASB & Class Elections
Election Application Packets
Available At ASB Room
Election Application Packets
Available At ASB Room
CHS Baseball Alumni Game
CHS Baseball Alumni Game
March 15th
March 15th
ASB Pancake Breakfast
ASB Pancake Breakfast
March 12th (Wed)
March 12th (Wed)
PADRE BAND NIGHT IS HERE!
PADRE BAND NIGHT IS HERE!
Tuesday April 15
Tuesday April 15
Come celebrate your favorite band kids play the national anthem, and your favorite baseball team beat the Cubs!
Tickets are $40 and located in right field.
Cash or checks are due to Jen Dossett in Room 202 by March 11. Checks need to be made out to CHS Foundation.
WINTER ATHLETICS AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
WINTER ATHLETICS AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
CHS Winter Athletes of the Year for 2024-25
CHS Winter Athletes of the Year for 2024-25
Ava Barclay and Grant Rine were nominated by CHS Athletics for the Mission Federal / CIF San Diego Athlete of the Year (Winter 2024-25).
To be recognized for this nomination, a student-athlete must demonstrate outstanding academics, leadership, and athletic performance.
3.41 GPA (Grades 9-12)
Starter 4-yrs
1st Team All-League 3-yrs & 2nd Team 1-yr
All-CIF Division 1 in 2022 & 2023 and 1st Team All San Diego Section 2025 and 2nd Team in 2024.
All-Time CHS record for saves this season with 1277. Second all-time in assists 156 and 4th in steals with 223.
Lead team to CIF D1 Finals in 2022, CIF D2 State Finals in 2024, and a CIF D2 State Championship in 2025.
Coach Joey Kienle said, "Ava embodies the best traits of a student-athlete. In all of her pursuits, both academci and extracurricular, she pushes herself to succeed at the highest level possible. As an athlete, she plays water polo year round and trains 3-4 days per week before school and consumes hour of game film. Her efforts have earned her multiple college offers that she is currently considering. As a student, she has been able to maintain high grades amongst a challenging courseload. Ava wants to be a special education teacher one day and I believe she will be great."
3.8 GPA (Grades 9-12)
Varsity 3-yrs and Starter 2-yrs
Team Captain and CHIEF Award Recipient
Points Per Game 15.6 with 53 3-Pointers
Assists Per Game 4, Steals Per Game 2.2, Rebounds Per Game 5.8
1st Team All-League 2025 and 2nd Team 2024
All-Academic Team 2-yrs
Coach Ernie Biagioni said, "Grant has demonstrated dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence in Basketball. He has impressive achievements, but more than that he has been a leader and example to his teammates. He has tremendous work ethic and I would have to kick him out of the gym so I could lock up at night. He has always encouraged his teammates to do their best and certainly this year has been an incredible example to the younger players that when things don't go your way, you stay positive and look at the bright side. He suffered a knee injury in July during a tournament which took him three months to come back from. He preserved and worked very hard to be able to play his senior season. He was having an All-League season when he injured his knee again. Although he was out he continued to come to the games to encourage, cheer, and even coach his teammates. A true leader through the last game."
Winter Athletics Recognition
Winter Athletics Recognition
At the end of each season, San Diego City Conference coaches meet to recognizing athletes for their outstanding performance. Below are the CHS athletes that received 1st / 2nd All-League and League Athlete of the Year recognition.
CHIEF Award Recipients
CHIEF Award Recipients
Learn more about the CHS Player's Creed & Characteristics of a CHIEF
Winter All-Academic Athletes
Winter All-Academic Athletes
CIF and San Diego City Conference recognizes 11th & 12th grade student-athletes with +3.0 GPA
Congratulations Chieftain Athletic Scholars!
Share Your Talent with CHS!
Share Your Talent with CHS!
Perform an Air Band
at the Talent Show
Perform an Air Band
at the Talent Show
What is an Air Band?
What is an Air Band?
Air bands, or "air bands," are a popular and fun concept in pop culture, especially in the context of music fandoms and comedic performances.
The term refers to groups of people or individuals who "perform" live music by miming playing instruments and singing, often to pre-recorded tracks.
See examples in the presentation below or by clicking here.
FUNDRAISERS
FUNDRAISERS
Save the Date
Spring Fling 2025 is Coming!!!
Save the Date
Spring Fling 2025 is Coming!!!
April 26th (Saturday)
April 26th (Saturday)
Tickets on sale soon!
21+ only event
Live Music, Food, Silent Auction, Drinks, Games & Good Times to support CHS!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
SD Unified Student
Engagement Site
SD Unified Student
Engagement Site
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!
San Diego Promise Zone’s
Youth-Led Career Expo
San Diego Promise Zone’s
Youth-Led Career Expo
San Diego Promise Zone’s 3rd Annual Youth-Led Career Expo at the Balboa Park Club on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 from 10 am – 1 pm. This event is for job seekers, ages 16 to 24, to connect with hiring employers representing a wide range of career options.
Where: Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101
When: Tues, Mar 18th; 10 am – 1 pm
Who: Students ages 16 – 24
To Register: https://www.sandiego.gov/staging/3rd-annual-your-future-now-youth-led-career-expo
Summer School Registration
Summer School Registration
Earn The State Seal of Civic Engagement
Earn The State Seal of Civic Engagement
The State Seal of Civic Engagement recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in civics education and participation. High school students can apply by April 11, 2025 as long as they meet the criteria outlined on the website.
Responder Ready:
Public Safety Communications Academy
Responder Ready:
Public Safety Communications Academy
The San Diego Sheriff's Communications Center is hosting the next Responder Ready: Public Safety Communications Academy, which is a youth-focused academy that offers a unique opportunity to explore careers in public safety communications, including 9-1-1 dispatch. Led by seasoned professionals from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies, participants will gain insight into the operations of public safety services and develop critical skills for the field.
We are encouraging our youth (16 to 18-year-olds in high school) to apply!
The interest form and additional information about the course can be accessed by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ResponderReady
When: Every Saturday, April 12, 2025 to June 28, 2025
Time: 8 AM to 12 PM each day
What Participants Will Learn:
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Written & Verbal Communication
Information Ordering & Deductive Reasoning
Pre-employment Test Preparation
Participant Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years old and currently in high school with a 2.0 GPA or higher
U.S. citizen or Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident
Teacher or counselor recommendation required
Parent/guardian permission for those under 18
Format: 12 weeks, 4-hour sessions every Saturday
Total Instructional Hours: 48 hours
Sit-Along: 2-hour observation with a dispatcher at a local communications center (to be scheduled separately)
Attendance: Must complete at least 40 instructional hours to graduate
Graduation: Certificate awarded upon successful completion
Key Topics Covered:
Introduction to Public Safety Communications
Ethics, Professionalism, and Customer Service
Law and Fire Dispatch Functions
Criminal Justice System and Criminal Law
Call Taking for Non-Emergency and 9-1-1 Calls
Radio Communications and Dispatching
Technology in Public Safety Communications
Career Development and Interview Preparation
If you have any questions, please email ccrecruit@sdsheriff.org.
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
Treasurer volunteer needed now for next year with CHS Foundation!
Treasurer volunteer needed now for next year with CHS Foundation!
Volunteer(s) needed who have Quickbooks experience to serve as Treasurer of CHS Foundation. The current Treasurer is providing the training to transition to a new volunteer. There is a lot of time to learn, so join us now.
Please email ClairemontHSF@gmail.com.
NEXT MEETING, THIS TUESDAY, 3/11 at 6:30pm in room 203.
Rummage Sale - April 19
Rummage Sale - April 19
CHS is hosting our annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 19 from 8:30am-11:30am!
Spots are FREE for CHS Teams, clubs, etc that are fundraising, so if you are interested in bringing your goods/wares to sell this year, please let us know!
Vendor spots are $20.
To reserve a spot, send an email to ClairemontHSF@gmail.com with the following info:
CHS Club/Group Name or Vendor Name
Contact Name
Primary email
Cell number
Items / types of items you're selling
2 tables + 2 chairs can be provided
SENIORS
SENIORS
FAFSA, CADAA & CSAC Information
FAFSA, CADAA & CSAC Information
SD Community College Promise Grant
SD Community College Promise Grant
The Promise Grant allows students, regardless of their financial situation, to access community college tuition free for one year (and students can apply for the grant for an additional year). In addition to completing the FAFSA to be eligible, students need to complete the Promise Grant Application, which will open on January 22. Students can access assistance in room 311 and counselors will be hosting workshops in February. Priority deadline is April 4, 2025
Financial Aid Help at CHS
Financial Aid Help at CHS
Financial Aid Application Information and Resources
Financial Aid Application Information and Resources
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
CHS ADMIN TEAM
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
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
STAY INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL'S
PARENT PORTAL
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
ATHLETICS
CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS
CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS
For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Chieftains webpage.
CHS Athletics 2024-25
Student & Parent Info
CHS Athletics 2024-25
Student & Parent Info
The following information, all in one document, is design to help all families and students prepare for the 2024-25 sports seasons.
CHS ATHLETIC EVENT ENTRY POLICIES
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
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
COUNSELING CORNER
CHS COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
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: mgs6wbl 10th Grade GC Code: rx5gebd 11th grade GC Code: tk3zuwc 12th Grade GC Code: vexeeld
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our CHS Counseling Website.
New CHS Counseling Website!
New CHS Counseling Website!
The New CHS Counseling Website is up and running. It is listed on the school website under counseling tab.
Explore Resources: Graduation Requirements, College Info, Scholarships, Mental Health, Work Permits, and more.
WAHUPA - Free College & Career Counseling
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
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
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
New Mental Health Resources One Pager
New Mental Health Resources One Pager
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
Clairemont Community Resource
List / Map
Mental Health Webinars
from Radys Children's & San Diego County Office of Education
Mental Health Webinars
from Radys Children's & San Diego County Office of Education
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
Check Attendance
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.
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2024-25)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2024-25)
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
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 Anna Ward
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.
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