School Week At A Glance
April 19 - April 24, 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, April 19
WACAC Virtual College Fair (4:00 - 8:00 pm) more info below
Tuesday, April 20
School Site Council meeting (2:00 pm)
Wednesday, April 21
Makin' It Together With CHS (NO MAKIN' IT THIS WEEK)
Thursday, April 22
Freshman Acceptance Welcome Day (Virtual Event to Welcome Next Year's Freshmen to their Academies)
COVID Testing Onsite for all CHS student-athletes and students/staff returning to campus (more info below)
CHS Foundation Take Out Thursday at STP - more info below
Friday, April 23
A Lighter Shade of Noir - Hosted by the CHS Theatre Company (7:00 pm) more info below
Saturday, April 24
A Lighter Shade of Noir - Hosted by the CHS Theatre Company (7:00 pm) more info below
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
Clairemont High has been working with UCSD to provide COVID PCR testing and screenings for staff and athletes and optional for students coming on campus (not for sick staff or students with symptoms). We have been testing on Fridays, but will be transitioning to Thursday afternoons after Spring Break.
Please use these links to begin using this service if you are a student or staff going on campus and would like to be tested. Currently it is not for siblings or family members. It is a fantastic opportunity to care for one another when we know that many people can carry COVID without any symptoms.
https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/chsnursing/covid-testing
Please feel free to contact Nurse Sascha with any questions or concerns.
https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/chsnursing/home
Google voice 619-841-1065
CLASS OF 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Hey Seniors,
As you have most likely heard by now, CHS will be holding our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 at Petco Park!!!! We are so excited to celebrate this accomplishment and send our Seniors off in style at such an amazing venue. The CHS Admin team, SDUSD Board of Education, and District Leadership are working with the team at Petco to finalize all the details. The specific date and time of our ceremony is set to be approved by the Board at their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 13 at 5:00 pm. Following this meeting, Principal Williams will be sending out information to students and their families to help us prepare for an unforgettable commencement ceremony. Be sure to check your emails for updates and more information about graduation later this week.
CHS STUDENT STORE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The CHS student store will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:50 – 1:10, for students to drop by to purchase Chieftain t-shirts, sweatshirts, and yes, we do still have some Senior shirts left. If you purchased an item on the webstore, please bring your receipt! For questions about Clairemont apparel, please contact our ASB Director, Ms. Meg Moore (mmoore@sandi.net)
CHS LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION
The Clairemont High School library is open to students during 1st and 2nd period who currently have either a home period or a Mesa course and would like a quiet space on campus to student. Students who wish to use the library will check in with the CHS staff member responsible for overseeing the library upon arrival.
Our school librarian, Ms. Alison Manning will be on site at the following times to assist students with textbook return/pick and much more. If you have any questions about the library, please reach out to Ms. Manning at amanning@sandi.net. The times during the day where students can return or pickup new textboks is listed below.
8:00 to 1:00 Mon, Tue, Wed.
10:30 to 3:30 Thursday
Closed on Fridays
SAVE THE DATE
CHS THEATRE PROGRAM IS AT IT AGAIN WITH THEIR SPRING PRODUCTION: A LIGHTER SHARE OF NOIR
Covid-19 hasn’t stopped the CHS Theatre Club from putting on some fabulous productions. In the Fall, 23 students (and a few family members) worked together to produce their first online production. The virtual production of Everyone Gets Eaten By Sharks was a huge success and we are happy to announce their Spring production of A Lighter Shade of Noir.
In this fabulously funny and high styling take on film, A Lighter Shade of Noir follows Trent Trowel; your typical gumshoe. Searching the mean streets for crimes to solve and dames to fall for. He joins some of the world’s most famous detectives at the International PD gala. There’s Shirley Holmes, Jean Louie Phillip Eustache… and Aunt Beatrice. But is this just an innocent gala? Will the world’s most dastardly villains foil them with a fiendish master plan? Will Aunt Beatrice ever get an English muffin? Everything is not what it seems.
A Lighter Shade of Noir will be streaming on:
Friday, April 16 @ 7pm PT
Saturday, April 17 @ 2pm PT
Friday, April 23 @ 7pm PT
Saturday, April 24 @ 7pm PT
Tickets can be purchased here:
https://clairemonths.booktix.com/index.php
More show info can be found on the Theatre Club's website:
https://supportchstheatre.weebly.com/
Best,
Nicole Cantalupo
Theatre Program Director
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Counseling Team will be hosting a zoom workshop on Wednesday, April 28th from 4-5PM to go over summer school information. Please use the Zoom link below to attend:
Topic: Summer School Meeting
Time: Apr 28, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/82169408860
Meeting ID: 821 6940 8860
Dial by your location
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 821 6940 8860
ATTENDING MESA COLLEGE NEXT FALL - GET ENROLLED
Are you attending Mesa College next Fall and haven't completed the Enrollment Process? Our Mesa Ambassador, Nhulong, will be hosting zoom office hours every day at:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/9849403465
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16699006833,9849403465# or +13462487799,9849403465#
CHS FOUNDATION TAKE-OUT THURSDAYS FUNDRAISER
Wait, so I can raise money for CHS, support local restaurants, AND enjoy delicious food!?!?!?!
The CHS Foundation is hosting Take-Out Thursdays, a series of fundraisers going on every Thursday through the rest of the year. They even have one over Spring Break. Check out the list of dates and locations below and help support our Chieftains in a delicious and easy way.
Apr 22 - STP - all day
Apr 29 - Panda Express - all day
May 6 - Blaze 4-7pm
May 13 - isa.bella - all day (new location at Town Square food court!)
May 20 - Panera - 4-8pm
May 27 - Pieology 11am-9pm
WACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR
Registration is now open for the WACAC Virtual College Fairs! Sign-up to connect with colleges and universities from around the country for free.
Hear from college and university representatives & ask questions!
Choose your sessions.
Attend our knowledge sessions.
Navigating the UC & CSU Application
Paying for College
Writing College Essays
Learn More! www.strivescan.com/wacac
Schedule
List of Colleges
Student Registration (Pacific Time)
March 3, 2021, from 4 - 8pm - Register Now!
March 14, 2021, from 12 - 4pm - Register Now!
April 19, 2021, from 4 - 8pm - Register Now!
JUST FOR SENIORS
As your Senior looks to begin their last quarter as a high school student, we are so happy to share some wonderful news with you!
We are super happy to let you know that the Senior Varsity Atleetic Banners are up! Thank you Mrs. Daudet for spearheading and running with this project. They look amazing. The banners are hung on the fences near our athletic facilities, please check them out and congratulate those students. Our Coaches submitted the athlete lists and we are so happy to hang them and honor our athletes for all of the effort that they have put in as Chieftains.
We have confirmed Petco as our Graduation site- June 12th 8 am-website will be updated with new information.
The Senior website is up and it will be kept up to date with all things senior from now until the end of school! Be sure to check out the FAQ page for answers to your questions. And if you have a question, let us know and we will answer them and share on the site. *please also note that many more well wishes will be coming, our teachers love you they have just been a tad busy:)
Also- sneak peek
ACADEMICS
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
A full list of CHS Staff Contact information can be found on our school website at https://clairemont.sandiegounified.org/contacts/faculty__teachers.
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
CHS STUDENT-ATHLETES SHARE WHY THEY GET TESTED
With San Diego Unified schools set to reopen next week, it's up to all of us to do our part in maintaining a safe, productive learning environment - including getting tested for COVID-19.
Our student athletes have been conducting regular tests for weeks already, which are being provided at no cost to all San Diego Unified students and staff. Hear why these students get tested, and why they're encouraging their peers to as well.
WATCH CHS ATHLETICS LIVE
With athletics in full swing, Clairemont High School and the NFHS Network is providing families with the ability to watch many of our games and competitions from the comfort of their own living room. Simply create an account with NFHS and search "Clairemont" to follow the Chieftains. If you have any questions, please reach out the CHS Athletic Director, Mr. Alfie Nowak (anowak@sandi.net). To get started, check out the flyer linked below.
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
CCAP MEETING FOR MESA STUDENTS
Dear CHS Families,
In case you were not able to attend the Zoom Workshop on Students Taking Mesa College Courses in the 2020-2021 School Year, here is the recording. Your student will be receiving an email from Jeff Thomas from the Career, College and Technical Office to continue the Mesa Enrollment Courses. If you have any questions please email your child's counselor.
Meeting Recording:
STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC GOALS
Students in 9, 10, and 11 grade are invited to join Cal-Soap for a FREE College Readiness Program this summer starting June 21 and going through July 2. The program includes:
College Admissions, Financial Aid, & Scholarships Information.
Careers, Athletics, Majors, Campus Life, etc., Small Group Discussions.
Test Preparation.
One-On-One College Student Mentorship.
Virtual College Campus Tours.
Applications are due April 25.
Check out the Flyer linked below for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d-2dCxVWjS1OxRqJ1T9QO8VLfV2nMLGE/view?usp=sharing
TUTORING
UCSD is available to support our students academics! They are offering FREE tutoring for students K-12 on Tuesday & Friday from 5-7pm. Fore more information, please click on Tritons Tutor and scroll down to the Parent/Student link (https://hdhwellness.ucsd.edu/tritons-tutor/index.html).
In addition to UCSD's academic support, Gov. Newsom partnered with Parents Anonymous Inc. PAI launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parent Anonymous Support Groups. For more information click on this link Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parents Anonymous® Support Group.
The California Parent and Youth helpline is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Armenian and Russian.
SD FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (One Application To More Than 100 Scholarships)
The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams. The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application gives San Diego students access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise our Community Scholarship Program by filling out just one application.
More info can be found HERE.
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!
If you are interested in our nationwide program, please complete the form at this link and submit it to us: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2ZkmG1UpfEuZKOyib_r0bMejQNQiORxAgkRsBLCg5wBUMlpPRVUyRlA5NzNYMlBJREYxRVVKWlRaSS4u
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
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
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.