August 19-24, 2024
August 19-24, 2024
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, August 19
Monday, August 19
Mesa Courses Begin
Tuesday, August 20
Tuesday, August 20
Wednesday, August 21
Wednesday, August 21
Grade Level Assemblies
P1 - 10th
P2 - 9th
P3 - 12th
P4 - 11th
Thursday, August 22
Thursday, August 22
Globetrotters Meeting in Room 114 (5:00pm)
Football Boosters Meeting in Room 203 (5:30pm)
Friday, August 23
Friday, August 23
Saturday, August 24
Saturday, August 24
IMIN Before & After School
Enrichment Programs
IMIN Before & After School
Enrichment Programs
CHS is Happy To Announce our Drop in Center open daily in Room 308 before and after school as a part of our IMIN Program!!!
What is IMIN? -the simple answer...FREE, Before & After School Enrichment Programs!!!
Late Activity & Athletics Busses
Late Activity & Athletics Busses
The late bus is separate from VEEP transportation and is open to all students.
Transportation needed from the drop-off locations.
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
1st Pep Rally
1st Pep Rally
Thanks ASB for kicking off the year with a water pep rally!
Start or Renew a Club
Start or Renew a Club
The start of every school year is an opportunity to continue an existing club or start a new club. Clubs are a great way to gather people with common interests and goals.
All clubs must be approved by ASB governing board members and admin.
How Do You Start a New Club?
How Do You Start a New Club?
Here is what you will need:
1 - A name, a common interest that brings people together (i.e. chess club, drama club, boys’ basketball).
2 - A certificated faculty member (teacher) on campus to be your advisor.
3 - Club officers: President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary.
4 - An established time & meeting place.
Club Creation
Club Creation
All clubs must complete Club Packet paperwork at the beginning of the academic year to be an official CHS club. Clubs are recognized on the first day of the following academic school year.
To complete:
Make a copy, fill it out digitally or printed, and sign it, and then scanned and sent to clairemonthsasb@gmail.com and “cc” gsenteno@sandi.net
Paper packet turned into ASB mailbox in the front office.
Once A Chieftain, Always A Chieftain!
Once A Chieftain, Always A Chieftain!
Have you seen the electrical boxes painted around campus and around Clairemont? They are all painted by volunteers who want to improve Clairemont.
Bella Pinzini (Class of 2024) is a perfect example of continuing to give back to her school community and greater community of Clairemont.
She took on a painting project at the end of last school year and has spent some of her free time this summer, painting one of the boxes on the corner of Balboa and Modoc.
Thank you Bella! It looks amazing!
If you are interested in a project like this or on campus, talk to Ms. Heidi and/or Mr. Hoffman.
It's Coming!
Instructional Recovery Time (IRT)
It's Coming!
Instructional Recovery Time (IRT)
Keep Yourself Accountable By Checking PowerSchool Daily
Keep Yourself Accountable By Checking PowerSchool Daily
A student is considered on the Attendance Loss of Privilege (LOP) if they accumulate up to or or over 60 minutes of instructional time to recover. A student on Attendance LOP will be assigned to attend Instructional Recovery Time (IRT).
Globetrotters Travel Club Meeting
Topic: Spain Spring Break Trip
Globetrotters Travel Club Meeting
Topic: Spain Spring Break Trip
August 22 at 5pm
August 22 at 5pm
For those of you who are new to Clairemont, welcome to the CHS Family!
I would love to introduce you to our Travel Club- The Globetrotters. CHS Globetrotters 2.0 was created in order to provide educational travel opportunities to our high school students. We are a community of travelers, explorers and creators, founded on the ideas of sharing, wondering, and personal exploration of the world. Educational travel exposes students to new people, places, and cultures which in turn expands their knowledge of the world and their knowledge of themselves which is why I’m thrilled to bring this opportunity to your family and our community.
I’m so excited to invite you to join us in Spain during Spring Break of 2025! Our first informational meeting will be at 5 pm on August 22 in Room 114. Please RSVP- https://bit.ly/3LHUkbg
***For those of you who are already going on the trip, AWESOME-I cannot wait to travel with you, and no need to show up to this meeting- this is the intro for those who are unfamiliar with the trip and our club.***
Check out some of last Spring Break's amazing sites Globetrotters 2.0 2024 trip
As a club we will be holding monthly meetings during lunch-location and dates TBD. I will send out an invite to the first club meeting the 2nd week of school.
I do want to emphasize that we are a club on campus, the CHS Globetrotters, and with that said we are going to fundraise from now until our trip to defray costs. The more active our students are with these efforts, the cheaper the trip will be for them- WIN WIN.
EF is also offering $1K scholarships-Apply Here
Also, each student does receive a personal online fundraising page- it is not unlikely for a student to raise 50% of their trip by merely posting and socializing the page to all of your relatives and friends. Visit my info page here to enroll. Enroll now and take advantage of EF’s risk-free enrollment period. We have limited space available! Nine have booked for this trip so far. When we hit 30 we will have a private tour (no other groups will share our bus).
Please reach out with any questions. Thank you and I look forward to showing your student the world!
Ms. Heidi Fulton - hfulton@sandi.net
Buy Your CHS Yearbook!
Buy Your CHS Yearbook!
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
August 28th
August 28th
CHS Beach Volleyball
Facility Rebuild
Donations Appreciated
CHS Beach Volleyball
Facility Rebuild
Donations Appreciated
We are close to our goal of brand new courts but need DONATIONS to finish the job and make it happen.
Donations in any amount are appreciated
Credit Card or Check are accepted, corporate matching too!
Credit Card:
Visit CHSFoundation.info and click the Donate button
or scan the QR code
or navigate to the donation page: CHSFoundation.info - Chieftain Pledges - Team/Club Donations - Beach Volleyball Fundraiser
Checks:
Payable to CHS FOUNDATION with "Beach VB Courts" on the memo line mailed or delivered to the CHS office addressed to CHS Foundation (CHS Foundation, 4150 Ute Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
GOAL: Raise $5,000+ in donations
WHY: To complete the project for the improved quality, safety, upkeep and to meet the requirements for CIF competition.
SCOPE of this project includes:
Add a 3rd court per CIF guidelines
Dig out the existing courts to the correct depth and dimensions
Re-orient the direction of the courts from East/West to North/South so no player is looking directly into the afternoon sun
Concrete barrier to replace wood barrier around the courts
Drainage and weed barriers
3 sets of professional poles for the nets
300 tons of USA VOLLEYBALL Sand
In addition to the construction project, funding is needed for:
Storage sheds
Nets between courts
Other facility and spectator enhancements around the courts
and more
Visit the CHS Foundation website for CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
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!
Discover UC San Diego
Online College Credit Courses
Discover UC San Diego
Online College Credit Courses
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
The application for Discover UC San Diego Fall 2024 is now available to our partners only. We will be offering the following online college credit courses:
CSE XSD 6 - Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming Python
ETHN XSD 1 - Land and Labor
LTSP XSD 2D - Intermediate/Advanced Spanish for Bilingual Speakers
MUS XSD 20 - Exploring the Musical Mind
SIO XSD 20 - The Atmosphere
All applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Students will be notified of their status prior to the program. Students are not required to pay a fee to apply or take courses (if accepted). These are all online courses and information on each one is built into the application, including any times for live sessions. Please refer to the application for more information.
Do I get college credit for Discover courses?
Discover UC San Diego courses provide lower division credit. The courses are UC/CSU/CC transferable, and students will earn 4 quarter units at UCSD.Is this free for students?
Yes, but only to our partnered schools.
What are the dates?
September 23, 2024 – December 13, 2024
What are the requirements?
The Discover UC San Diego program has been designed with high school students in mind.
What is the application deadline?
August 16, 2024
Is this offered online or in-person?
All Discover courses are offered online. To view the course description and any required synchronous sessions, please refer to the application.
Student Leaders Needed!
CA State Board of Education & Instructional Quality Commission
Student Leaders Needed!
CA State Board of Education & Instructional Quality Commission
There are two student leadership positions available at the State for students in the Class of 2026, interested in careers in public service or education.
State Board of Education Student Board Member
State Board of Education Student Board Member
The California State Board of Education is accepting applications for the 2025–26 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a California resident enrolled in a public high school is eligible to apply. The student must be a senior in good standing during the 2025–26 school year and be available to attend a statewide student leader conference in Sacramento from November 10th – 13th, 2024.
Complete applications must be submitted via email to the State Board at sbe@sbe.ca.gov by 5 pm on Friday, September 20th, 2024. A single PDF of the application, letters of recommendation, transcript, and supplemental items is preferred. For more information and to access the application, visit the CDE Student Board Member Recruitment web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/ms/mm/sbestudentmember.asp or contact the SBE by email at sbe@sbe.ca.gov.
Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Student Member
Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Student Member
The Instructional Quality Commission is accepting applications for their student member position. Any student who is a California resident enrolled in a public high school for a minimum of two consecutive years and will be a senior in good standing for the 2025–26 school year is eligible to apply.
Complete applications must be submitted via email to the IQC at sbe@sbe.ca.gov by 5 pm on Monday, September 30th, 2024. A single PDF of the application, letters of recommendation, transcript, and supplemental items is preferred. For more information and access to the application, visit the CDE Application Information web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/ab/index.asp. Please share this opportunity with your current Juniors.
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
CHS Foundation has a new President!
CHS Foundation has a new President!
CHS Foundation is proud to announce our new President, Jessie Nettles. Jessie is the Father of a CHS Freshman and a Class of 2023 grad. Jessie has an impressive history of leadership and volunteerism at CHS, Holmes, and Marston including mentoring, coaching, PTSA and more. Thank you to outgoing President, Amy Lowry, for serving the past 2 years as President including her additional years of involvement and service, helping to grow the Foundation and establishing the Mission of “Supporting All Things CHS”.
In addition, CHS Foundation is excited to announce this year’s Board of Directors, a fantastic group of returning rock-star board members and enthusiastic new faces ready to carry on the Mission for CHS. The position of Secretary is open, please contact us at Clairemonthsf@gmail.com for info or to volunteer.
CHS Fall Mixer & Silent Auction
Sept 11th 6-8pm!
CHS Fall Mixer & Silent Auction
Sept 11th 6-8pm!
Teams, clubs and groups, this is a great fundraising opportunity so put together an awesome silent auction basket, or two, and keep 100% of the proceeds from the winning bid, email us to enter your basket at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com.
Please show up… mix & mingle, eat, bid, relax and catch the sunset for CHS. See you there!
Chili Cook Off- Homecoming Pregame
Sept 20th - See You There!!!
Chili Cook Off- Homecoming Pregame
Sept 20th - See You There!!!
Everyone is invited to show up to the homecoming game early and enjoy; eat delicious chili, vote for your favorite, or even cook up some of your own chili and enter the contest! There will be music, raffle prizes, great people and more, so show up for CHS and have a great time! Alumni, stop by the CHS Foundation booth for your free alumni lanyard!
Entries: Enter your chili today!
When: PREGAME at the CHS Homecoming football game on September 20
Chili Time: 5:30pm, Game Time 7pm
Where: inside the stadium gate near the ticket booth
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.
10th Grade GC Code: 3iplgnv 11th grade GC Code: wp4ggvw 12th Grade GC Code: 5joed75
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.
Mesa College Ambassador
Mesa College Ambassador
If you are considering attending a community college, get connected with Melina Mofidi.
SD Community Promise Program
Free Tuition
SD Community Promise Program
Free Tuition
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
CHS Cal-Soap College Readiness Coach
CHS Cal-Soap College Readiness Coach
Make an Appointment!
Make an Appointment!
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
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources
2022-SPW-Parent-Brochure-Eversion.pdfVISUAL 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.
Subscribe to the SWAG
Subscribe to the SWAG
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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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