School Week At A Glance
August 31 - September 5, 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, August 31
- The First Day of the 2020-2021 School Year
- 1st Period - 9:45 - 10:15 am
- 2nd Period 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Tuesday, September 1
- Textbook Pickup Make-Up Day (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
- Textbook Pickup Make-Up Day (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Friday, September 4
- Deadline to change schedules for Quarter 1 courses
Saturday, September 5
- Labor Day Weekend (No School on Monday, September 7)
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE
Don't forget that the first week of school (aka Welcome Week) will be following a modified schedule.
Period 1 - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Period 2 - 10:15 am -10:45 am
Students, be sure to check your stu.sandi.net gmail for a Zoom link from your teachers. If you did not receive a Zoom link, be sure to email your teacher and let them know so that they can provide you with one. Teacher emails can be found below.
ACCESSING YOUR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
During the 2020-2021 school year, students will complete the bulk of their learning on their teacher's Learning Management System. Teachers in San Diego Unified may choose one of two LMSs: Google Classroom or Canvas. For more information on how to get connected to your Google Classroom or Canvas class, check out the video tutorials below. Your child should have received an email from their teacher with specific information about either their Google Classroom or Canvas LMS as well as a link to their Zoom meetings for this week. If you did not receive this information, please use the teacher contact list below to reach out to your teacher to obtain this information.
ADDING A CLASS IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM
SIGNING INTO CANVAS
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
CCTE DEPARTMENT
Paul Bardwil (Academy of Business) - jbardwil@sandi.net
Scottie Lee (Academy of Information Technology) - slee2@sandi.net
Alfie Nowak (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - anowak@sandi.net
Tania Peña (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - tpena1@sandi.net
Tricia Samora (Academy of Engineering & Design) - psamora@sandi.net
Steve Williams (Academy of Engineering & Design) - swilliams7@sandi.net
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Jon Beaubien (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - jbeaubien@sandi.net
Amy Clark (Academy of Engineering & Design) - aclark@sandi.net
Jason Kammerer (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - jkammerer1@sandi.net
Christie Maynard (Academy of Business) - cmaynard@sandi.net
Santosh Vilanilam (Academy of Information Technology) - svilanilam@sandi.net
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Jennifer Dossett (Academy of Information Technology) - jdossett@sandi.net
Jim Fletcher (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - jfletcher@sandi.net
Kenny Merritt (Academy of Business) - kmerritt@sandi.net
Meg Moore (Academy of Engineering & Design) - mmoore@sandi.net
Simone Nolet (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - snolet@sandi.net
PE DEPARTMENT
Jo Kim - jkim@sandi.net
Lori Schmersal - lschmersal@sandi.net
ELECTIVES DEPARTMENT
Laura Berlin - lberlin@sandi.net
Darren Sparks - dsparks@sandi.net
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Simone Brooks - sbrooks@sandi.net
Karina Ocampo - kocampo1@sandi.net
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Rebecca Aubery (Academy of Business) - raubery@sandi.net
Gary Jimenez (Academy of Engineering & Design) - gjimenez@sandi.net
Dana Klein (Academy of Health & Medical Sciences) - dyoung2@sandi.net
Paula Riley (Academy of Engineering & Design) - priley2@sandi.net
Gabe Senteno (Academy of Information Technology) - gsenteno@sandi.net
MATH DEPARTMENT
Stephen Hedrick - shedrick@sandi.net
Ofelia Khachiyan - okhachiyan@sandi.net
Kathy Podraza - kpodraza@sandi.net
Douglas Moulton - dmoulton@sandi.net
Jeremy Morgan - jmorgan1@sandi.net
SPED DEPARTMENT
Scott Bello (Ed Specialist) - sbello@sani.net
Shannon Dearborn (Ed Specialist) - sdearborn@sandi.net
Pooja Dillon (Ed Specialist) - pdillon@sandi.net
Cheryl Esselstein (Ed Specialist) - cesselstein@sandi.net
Monique Hale (SLP - Long-Term Sub) - monique.hale@ebsunited.com
Diane Ireland (PT) - direland@sandi.net
Anna Klin (Ed Specialist) - aklin@sandi.net
Sascha Lopez-Nusser (School Nurse) - alopz-nusser@sandi.net
Lisa Lakritz (OT) - lstansfield@sandi.net
Mike Peña (Adaptive PE) - mpena@sandi.net
Ramon Rubio (Ed Specialist) - rrubio1@sandi.net
Jen Schell (School Psychologist) - jschell2@sandi.net
Ann Torgerson (Ed Specialist) - alacy@sandi.net
Kathy Voros (Ed Specialist) - kvoros@sandi.net
Joe Wilson (Ed Specialist) - jwilson2@sandi.net
CHS SCHOOL REOPENING INFORMATION SESSION RECORDING
For those who were unable to attend our CHS School Reopening Informational Session, please feel free to review a recording of the session to your left as it contains tons of information about the 2020-2021 school year.
CHS STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
It is our goal at Clairemont High School to build a community of high achievement that is worthy of the students and families we are so privileged to serve. We believe by developing policies centered around our mission statement and core values, we will help our students develop into critical thinkers, collaborative communicators, creators, innovators, and contributing citizens. Most importantly, we seek to partner with families to help our students mature into men and women of great character and integrity.
The Student/Parent Handbook is published each year so that students, staff, and families understand the policies and procedures we employ to help us achieve our goals. It guides the work we do to help us provide the best possible education for our students. We encourage all students and families to read through this handbook and familiarize themselves with the information contained within as it explains procedures and practices for academics, student behavior, communication with faculty, staff, and administration, and much more.
The Student/Parent Handbook can be found on our school's website or by clicking on the link below:
CONNECTION IS KEY
At Clairemont High School, we believe that all learning takes place in the context of trusting relationships. To begin the year, our staff will be engaged in a series of Professional Developments designed to help support their ability to create deep and meaningful connections with their students. We know that only when students feel seen, heard, and valued, can they truly take advantage of the educational experience being afforded them. Check out a few screen shots of your fabulous CHS staff from a PD this last week trying out a ew fun and engaging ways to connect with your students in a Virtual Learning format.
SAVE THE DATE
TEXTBOOK PICKUP MAKE-UP DAYS
Students still in need of textbooks or a Chromebook may come to campus on Tuesday, September 1 or Thursday, September 3 between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please bring your school ID and a printed copy of your schedule, if possible as this will help expedite the pick-up process.
SCHOOL MEALS
Beginning Monday, August 31, nutritious breakfast and lunch are available to be picked up from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday at designated school sites. More detailed information about designated meal pick-up locations can be found by clicking on the link below:
Please bring your student’s school ID, or the Student ID/Password Information card you received with the pick-up of Chrome books, or write your student’s name, school and Student ID # on a sheet of paper, and be prepared to hold it out of your car window for verification of school attendance.
Curbside grab n’ go meal pick-up locations will follow school holidays and will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
For more information and resources, refer to the entire Food Services Update.
TECH SUPPORT
SDUSD's Integrated Technology Division is committed to ensuring every student gets connected to online learning. As needed, please contact the SDUSD Family Internet Support Line at (619) 260-2460 option 1 to learn more about the multiple internet service options available and get connected. Bilingual-Spanish assistance is available. Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday - 7:00am – 6:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00am – 12:00 pm Temporarily on 8/29, 9/5 & 9/12
If you have any questions, please contact the Family Support Line or email them at getconnected@sandi.net. Thank you!
ATHLETICS
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
SCHEDULE CHANGE DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
The deadline to change your schedule for Quarter 1 is Friday, September 4. Students who would like to speak with their counselor about their schedule must fill out the Counseling Request form by clicking on the link below.
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.