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September 19 - September 24, 2022
September 19 - September 24, 2022
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.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, September 19
Monday, September 19
Senior 1-1 meetings with Counseling
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Girls Varsity Field Hockey at HOME vs. Castle Park (5:00 pm)
Tuesday, September 20
Tuesday, September 20
Senior 1-1 meetings with Counseling
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Girls Tennis at HOME vs. Gompers Prep (4:00 pm)
Girls F / JV Volleyball vs Madison (4:30pm)
Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Madison (6:15pm)
CHS Foundation Meeting in Room 203 (6:30pm)
Wednesday, September 21
Wednesday, September 21
Senior 1-1 meetings with Counseling
COVID Testing in Auditorium (12:00 - 4:00 pm, students and staff only)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Boys JV Water Polo vs. Pt. Loma (3:45 pm)
Boys Varsity Water Polo vs. Pt. Loma (4:45 pm)
Thursday, September 22
Thursday, September 22
Senior 1-1 meetings with Counseling
ASB Blood Drive
Boys Soccer Information Meeting In Room 307 (lunch)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
School Site Council (SSC) Meeting in Room 114 (4:00pm)
Girls F / JV Volleyball at HOME vs Morse (4:30pm)
Girls Varsity Volleyball at HOME vs Morse (6:15pm)
Boys Varsity Beach Volleyball vs. Cathedral (4:00 pm)
Friday, September 23
Friday, September 23
Senior 1-1 meetings with Counseling
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Boys JV / Varsity Water Polo - AFC Invitational
Girls Varsity Volleyball - Buccaneers Bash
Girls Varsity Field Hockey at HOME vs. Santana (5:00 pm)
Boys Varsity Football vs. Calipatria (7:00 pm)
Saturday, September 24
Saturday, September 24
CORE Academy (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Boys JV / Varsity Water Polo - AFC Invitational
Girls Varsity Volleyball - Buccaneers Bash
Cross Country Boys and Girls - Dana Hills Invitational
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CHS MENTORS NEEDED
CHS MENTORS NEEDED
Clairemont High School is currently recruiting business and community mentor volunteers who would like to give their time and share their wisdom to our 11th grade students and we need your help! The mentor application window is now open and will close on October 6.
Commitment: Mentors make a one meeting per month commitment from October to May (8 meetings)
Dates and Times: All mentor sessions are on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sessions are 80 minutes in length including mentor announcements and preparation prior to meeting with CHS juniors. Session times are specific to our CHS Academy Pathways. Mentors are welcome to volunteer with any group of students, regardless of industry background as the career interests of our students are varied.
8:45 - 10:15 am - Information Technology Academy Students
10:20 - 11:50 am - Engineering Academy Students
12:30 - 2:00 pm - Business Academy and Medical Academy Students
*Need to know more? For much more detailed information about the program objectives, mentoring guidelines, application process, exact meeting dates and times and detailed agendas for meeting activities, please visit our CHS Mentorship Program page or go to the Clairemont High School Website and click Industry Partners tab> Mentor Program.
*REGISTER HERE by filling out our CHS Mentor Application and Profile Form
REQUEST AN INTERN
REQUEST AN INTERN
Our capstone experience for 12th graders is an internship field experience that lasts approximately 12 weeks and allows students to leave campus to work for 7-10 hours per week. Students participate in the program through a for-credit course called Career Pathway Internships, and are prepared and monitored by the program director, Ms. Jeanne Cantwell (jcantwell@sandi.net).
Deadline to register and request an intern for fall semester is September 23, 2022 (Intern Request Form Fall 2022)
Our intern Interview Fair and Supervisor Orientation is September 29, 2022 - supervisors come to the school library and interview potential candidates during scheduled times.
55 student interns (12th graders) can begin working October 10, 2022.
Internships are 11-12 weeks long for a minimum of 7 hours per week (up to 10 hours/week) Internships are typically unpaid, although paid internships are always welcome.
Fall internships wrap up January 12, 2023
IMPORTANT LINKS TO MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS NIGHT
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS NIGHT
The CHS Football and Cheer squad teamed up with the Circle of Friends for their pre-game tunnel run at the football game on September 16th.
REGISTER FOR THE PSAT
REGISTER FOR THE PSAT
The PSAT will be administered @ CHS on Wednesday, October 18th.
The PSAT is free for all 11th graders.
If additional exams are available, the cost for 9th & 10th graders is $18.
Use the QR Code or click on the PSAT Registration Form Link to sign up.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEEDED FOR
PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEEDED FOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC)
CHS is looking for parents to serve on our ELAC for the 2022-2023 school year. If you or someone you know would be interested in serving on our ELAC, please use the form below to make your nomination. As soon as the ballot has been created, CHS parents will have the ability to select a parents to represent them on the ELAC for the next two years.
If you have any additional questions about the CHS SSC, please feel free to email Interim Principal Johnstone at your convenience. (kjohnstone@sandi.net).
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2022-23)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2022-23)
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.
STAY INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL'S PARENT PORTAL
STAY INFORMED WITH POWERSCHOOL'S PARENT PORTAL
STUDENTS: Students can log in using their Student ID # and password.
PARENTS: It is imperative that you stay on track with your child's grades, and Powerschool is the easiest and best way to do so. Before trying to create an account, please request a Parent Portal letter from Clairemont High School Site Technician, Mr. Steve Durham (sdurham@sandi.net) via email; include your student's full name and Student ID # in the request.
I forgot my password. What should I do?
Powerschool has a "having trouble signing in" link directly on the PowerParent portal. You are encouraged to follow these steps first to reset your password. If you are still having trouble, you may come into the front office or contact our Site Technician, Mr. Steve Durham at sdurham@sandi.net.
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY TOUR
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY TOUR
Join the CHS Foundation on a guided tour of CHS' own Museum of American Presidency guided by Mr. Fletcher! Join us on Tuesday, September 20, 6:00-7:00 pm on the CHS campus beginning in room 102 ½ for this special event. "One of the country's largest collections of presidential memorabilia isn't in a museum, library or millionaire's mansion, but in an inconspicuous room shared with tutors at Clairemont High School."
After the museum tour, everyone is welcome to stay for the CHS Foundation board meeting at 7:15pm. Bring your great ideas and get involved with Foundation in our mission to Support All Things CHS.
BLOOD DRIVE
BLOOD DRIVE
Help save a life and donate to ASB by participating in CHS's first Blood Drive of the year on Thursday, September 22! Click the link for more information and to make an appointment: CHS Blood Drive.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)
Our first SSC meeting for the '22-'23 school year has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 22 at 4:00 pm. Please see the agenda on our website for more information.
PICTURE MAKE UPS & SENIOR PHOTOS
PICTURE MAKE UPS & SENIOR PHOTOS
Picture make-up day will be on Tuesday, October 4th. Note this is for students who were absent only (no retakes).
SENIOR PHOTOS: The deadline to submit photos for the yearbook is NOVEMBER 1. Prestige is our official Senior Portrait Photographer - please book an in-studio appointment. This is a direct link to the studio in El Cajon where you will be taking your senior portraits: https://local.prestigeportraits.com/ca/el-cajon/2518-jamacha-road.html
COLLEGE NIGHT FOR FAMILIES
COLLEGE NIGHT FOR FAMILIES
CHS Counselors will go over College Applications, Financial Aid, Xello, Scholarships, Post High school plans, etc. Parent version of the Senior Assembly (9/14/22).
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
HIRING EVENT
HIRING EVENT
Thursday, September 22nd, from 2 – 4:30 pm, Westfield Shopping Center will be hosting a Hiring and Networking Event at their Mission Valley location. This in-person event is open to anyone interested in learning more about jobs and careers with restaurants and other retailers in Westfield- Mission Valley Shopping Center and is a great opportunity for those considering Culinary and Hospitality as a career. Participants will be able to network with hiring managers. Light refreshments will be provided as well as a raffle for $250 shopping spree at Westfield Mission Valley!
Event Details
Where: Westfield Mission Valley Nordstrom Rack Court; 1640 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego 92108
When: Thurs, Sept 22nd; 2 – 4:30 pm
Who: Job seekers interested in the Hospitality and/or Culinary sector
To Register: There is no registration required, all are welcomed to attend.
For questions, feel free to contact Ernesto Rivera (cc’d) at ernesto.rivera@sdcoe.net.
VFW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
VFW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 64,500 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000.
Want to apply? The rules, eligibility requirements, entry form, and theme are in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Flyer.
Student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW post by midnight, October 31st, 2022.
CHS ADMIN TEAM
CHS ADMIN TEAM
Principal
TBD
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.
STUDENT START-UP
After-School-Club
STUDENT START-UP
After-School-Club
The Student Start-Up is a student-run business that gives each student the entrepreneurial opportunity in our very own community. Alongside Real World Scholars, a local San Diego based non-profit organization, we will be able to provide the students a program/platform to start and build student-run business, while developing 21st century skills.
Students can choose and develop their own products or services, all while developing relationships with mentors, business professionals, and community partners and exploring concepts such as: marketing, digital media, e-commerce, sales, accounting, and financial literacy.
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.
NEW CHS ATHLETIC EVENT ENTRY POLICIES
NEW CHS ATHLETIC EVENT ENTRY POLICIES
To provide a safe space for all community members and guests attending CHS Athletic Events, we have created our CHS Athletic Event Entry Policies.
BOYS SOCCER INFO MEETING
BOYS SOCCER INFO MEETING
Come to Mr. Beaubien's Room (307) at lunch on Thursday.
For questions regarding Boys Soccer, please contact Mr. Beaubien at jbeaubien@sandi.net.
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: 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.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING ALL THINGS CHS
SUPPORTING ALL THINGS CHS
We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at CHS in Room 203.
Learn More: CHS Foundation Website
Email: ClairemontHSF@gmail.com
Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization #33-055116
CHIEFTAIN PLEDGE
CHIEFTAIN PLEDGE
Please show your support for CHS, make a Chieftain Pledge donation today!
Visit CHSFoundation.info
Donate using a credit card or check! Choose your level of support, every donation matters.
⭐ Super Hero $1000+ ⭐ Hero $500+ ⭐ Champion $250+⭐
⭐ Supporter $100+ ⭐ CHS Ally $1 - $99 ⭐
Please visit our new Donor Honor Board on our website.
Chieftain Pledge Letter 2022 final.pdfCHS Foundation is sending out a big THANK YOU! to everyone who came to the Adult Mixer after back-to-school night. Special thanks to Fast Times for hosting us on their patio and giving back 20% of each tab. Many Fall teams benefited through your generous bidding on silent auction baskets. It was a fun evening in support of CHS.
THANK YOU to the growing list of 2022-2023 Businesses that have made a Chieftain Pledge. Families, donate today to join the Donor Honor Board and share the Chieftain Pledge with your favorite local businesses! Ask your employer about donor matching.
SUPER HERO! Trisha A. Daly RE/MAX Associates!
Hero: Dan Diegos Euro Cafe and Pub- The Fulton Family, GM/Chef Ryan and of course our namesake Dan "Diego" Fulton, Class of 1997, Rest in Peace.
Supporters:
Dr. Anton Misleh DDS & Dr. Courtney Misleh DMD General Dentistry
Lotzof Orthodontics
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT CHS VIA THE CHS FOUNDATION
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT CHS VIA THE CHS FOUNDATION
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 pom-poms so pick up a pair to show your school spirit and cheer on the Chieftains!
ACE Fundraiser! The entire month of September, go shop at Ace, the helpful place, and round up your purchase at check out to give to the CHS Foundation! Visit Crown Ace Hardware in Clairemont Town Square at 4615 Clairemont Dr. Store hours daily 9:00am - 5:00pm. Thank you Ace for helping us raise money for CHS!
AMAZON SMILE Fundraiser! AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support CHS Foundation every time you shop, at no cost to you! Steps to support CHS foundation:
Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0551164 on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.
Log into your Amazon account
Select Clairemont High School Foundation Inc as your charity of choice
Start shopping! Amazon will show you how much you earned for CHS Foundation after every purchase. When you shop, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to CHS Foundation.
RITE AID Fundraiser! 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. CHS Foundation earns funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. Most households have an average of seven prescriptions they fill monthly. CHS Foundation would receive $0.50 for each, so that’s $3.50 per house per month. With only 100 households that's $4200 annually a year! Please sign up today! Visit CHSFoundation.info for more details about this fundraiser.
Click the School Link to Enroll: support.rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS
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.
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