School Week-at-a-Glance
August 21 - 26, 2023
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.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, August 21
No School - Weather Day
Tuesday, August 22
1st Day of the 2023-24 School Year
Picture Day (more info below)
Weight Room Open (3:45 pm)
Wednesday, August 23
AM Tutorial in Room 114 (8:30 am)
Weight Room Open (3:45 pm)
Thursday, August 24
Fall Student-Athlete CHIEF Contract Meeting in the Gym (lunch)
Weight Room Open (3:45 pm)
Friday, August 25
CHS Pep Rally Schedule (11:30 am)
Saturday, August 26
CHS Bell Schedules (2023 - 2024).pdf
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
Student Schedules
Available via PowerSchool
Schedule Changes
Deadline is August 25th (Friday)
Available via PowerSchool
Schedule Changes
Deadline is August 25th (Friday)
Thank you all for using the Counselor Appointment Request Form. Counselors are continuing to work through appointments made last week and will continue to make adjustments during the week. Thank you for being patient with the process.
Picture Day is Tuesday!
Yearbook (9th-11th) & ID Photo
Yearbook (9th-11th) & ID Photo
fall picture day.pdf
9th Graders - Chromebook & Charger
Return and Checkout
Return and Checkout
All 9th graders bring your middle school Chromebook and charger to school on Wednesday. You will return that Chromebook in to the library during your Freshman Foundations class. You will then receive a new Chromebook and charger for your four years at Clairemont HS.
Main Parking Lot is Open!
After eight months of construction, the CHS Main Parking Lot is back in action for students, staff, and community members.
Students, this means that the Staff Parking Lot across the street from the Admin Office is "staff only".
Thank you CHS Community for being flexible during construction. Now let's enjoy covered parking, a lights at night, and generating solar energy.
Senior Parking Spots
Class of 2024 Fundraiser
Class of 2024 Fundraiser
Step #1 - Interest Form
Class of 2024 their are up to 35 Senior Parking Spots in the main student lot. Spots will be $75 and went on sale Monday (14th). Fill out the interest form below. The image is an overview of the parking lot and should help you get an idea of where your future spot might be. The form is intended to give the Class of 2024 Student Leadership Team insight into who may be interested; it is not meant to be a guarantee of a spot.
Step #2 - Parking Spot Design
After you have filled out the interest form, you need to submit a design for your parking spot. Round one design submissions was due August 18th (Friday) for spot selection on August 19th (Saturday). Remaining spots will be assigned in order of those who pay and submit their design. Designs will be approved by admin so please make sure that your designs are free of:
foul language or inappropriate images
political images, slogans, quotes
violent images (including weapons and drugs)
Meet Our New Counselor
Mrs. MacMaster
Mrs. MacMaster
My name is Kristen MacMaster and I am Clairemont High School's new counselor! I graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University where I was a track and field student athlete, then went on to complete my Master's degree and school counseling credential there as well. My husband and I, along with our son and daughter, live in Clairemont and enjoy going to the beach, watching Padres games, hiking, traveling, and trying new food spots in San Diego. This year I will be opening the first Wellness Center on campus at CHS, providing a space where students can access a calm space to reset and seek resources for their physical and social-emotional health. I look forward to meeting you and serving this wonderful community!
REMINDERS
Clairemont High Athletic Event Entry Policy.pdfDue to health and safety concerns, all dogs are prohibited on school grounds, both during and after school hours, unless needed for an approved instructional program under the strict control of qualified instructors or handlers, or service animals for students and/or adults with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 28 CFR Part 35, and applicable California law subject to the rules and procedures described below and in Administrative Regulation 6163.21.
6163.2 AR Animals at School.pdfFALL SPORTS INFO
Fall Sports Tryouts
The Fall Sports CIF Season started on July 31st. If you are still interested in playing, please email the coach (listed in flyer).
Athletic Clearance Process Cheat Sheet for 2023-24 - Students must have their Athletic Clearance complete to participate in tryouts
Learn more at CHS Athletics Website
Questions: Email Alfie Nowak at anowak@sandi.net
CHS Athletics Fall Tryouts (2023-24).pdfSideline & Competition Cheer Tryouts
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!
Is Live!
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!
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THIS TUESDAY (Aug 22)
1st CHS Foundation Meeting of the School Year
1st CHS Foundation Meeting of the School Year
Everyone is welcome. We still have open positions for Directors, Chairpersons or At-Large Members who want to help support CHS! Check our website for meeting details, location and time.
TWO Restaurant Fundraisers!
Thursday, August 31
4:30-7:30pm @ Isa.Bella
4:30-7:30pm @ Isa.Bella
JOIN US FOR DINNER at Isa.Bella in Clairemont Square
Dine in or order takeout & we'll donate 15% of all sales back to CHS Foundation
Not Valid for delivery. Be sure to mention CHS Foundation
Order: (858) 270-1798 Visit: www.isabellapizzeria.com
Thursday, September 14
ALL DAY 10am to 10:30pm @ Panda Express
ALL DAY 10am to 10:30pm @ Panda Express
Dining ALL DAY at Panda Express 5407 Balboa Ave
20% of event sales will be donated
Order Online or In Person, see flier for details
CHS Home Football Games, visit the CHS Foundation for “Fan Fans”!
Stop by the Foundation table at home football games on your way to support the snack bar at home football games this year, we’d love to see you! We will be selling awesome “Fan Fans” so pick one up to show your school spirit and root on the Chieftains.
Ongoing Rite Aid Fundraiser; Store and Pharmacy purchases qualify!
RXfundraising.com is another very simple and easy way to support CHS Foundation! Simply click on the link below and complete the form. Be sure to include your phone number associated with your Rite Aid Rewards.
Click the School Link to Enroll:
support.rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS
CHS Foundation earns funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. Visit CHSFoundation.info for more details about this fundraiser.
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
ACADEMICS
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
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
CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS
For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Chieftains webpage.
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
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
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: 3iplgnv 10th grade GC Code: wp4ggvw 11th Grade GC Code: 5joed75 12th Grade GC Code: 2fsrzlj
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
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 (Scroll of Translations)
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
Theater Director
Open Position
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
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 (2023-24)
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
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 Lynn Ryan
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.