School Week-at-a-Glance
September 26 - October 1, 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
Monday, September 26
SPIRIT DAY: LIGHTS OUT! (wear school appropriate PJs)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Girls Tennis at HOME vs. Mira Mesa (4:00 pm)
Tuesday, September 27
SPIRIT DAY: MONOCHROMATIC DAY (wear one color for everything)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Site Governance Team Meeting (3:45 pm)
Girls Tennis vs. Crawford (4:00 pm)
Wednesday, September 28
SPIRIT DAY: SPORTS DAY (wear your team's colors or jersey)
ELAC Meeting via Zoom (8:30 am)
COVID Testing in Auditorium (12:00 - 4:00 pm, students and staff only)
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Eastern League Meet #1 at Morley Field (3:00pm)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Girls Tennis at HOME vs. Mira Mesa (4:00 pm)
Boys JV Water Polo at HOME vs. Patrick Henry (3:30 pm)
Boys Varsity Water Polo at HOME vs. Patrick Henry (4:30 pm)
Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. Mission Bay (5:00 pm)
Thursday, September 29
SPIRIT DAY: DECADES DAY (wear retro colors and clothing from the '60s-'00s)
Intern Interview Fair in CHS Library
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Girls Tennis vs. Hoover (4:00 pm)
Girls F / JV Volleyball vs Canyon Hills (4:30pm)
Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Canyon Hills (6:15pm)
Boys Varsity Beach Volleyball vs. Bishops (4:00 pm)
Friday, September 30
SPIRIT DAY: NEON! (wear neon and/or class colors: 12th-green, 11th-blue, 10th-purple, 9th-yellow)
Homecoming Pep Rally
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Boys Varsity Water Polo - Newberg Invite
Boys JV Football at HOME vs. Kearny (4:00 pm)
Boys Varsity Football at HOME vs. Kearny (7:00 pm)
Saturday, October 1
HOMECOMING DANCE - LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! (semi-formal attire required, neon colors encouraged): 7:00 - 10:00 pm in the CHS Gym
Boys Varsity Water Polo - Newberg Invite
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS 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
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
MEET OUR NEW COUNSELOR!
Let’s welcome Madison Dekker, Counselor, to our Chieftain Family!
She will be on campus on Mondays, Thursdays and every other Wednesday.
Her office is located in the hallway close to the Nurse’s Office, office A.
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
CHS Foundation is giving a standing ovation and a tremendous THANK YOU! To Mr. Jim Fletcher for the Museum of American Presidency tour last week. What an amazing collection of memorabilia surrounding the history of the Presidency, each item with its own unique story. The Museum and Mr Fletcher are history dynamos that CHS is fortunate to have on campus. We hope to have another opportunity to open the museum doors to the CHS Tribe again this year so stay tuned and don’t miss it.
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
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC) - MEETING9/28
If your student is an English Learner, we would love your help. By being part of the ELAC, you would support your child and all of the other English Learner students by advising the principal and staff on how to best support our students. Please attend our informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday September 28th at 8:30 am. The zoom link is: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/87683238633
Please reach out to Cheryl Esselstein at (619) 605-2600 ext 3057 or cesselstein@sandi.net with any questions.
Si su estudiante es un aprendiz de inglés, nos encantaría su ayuda. Al ser parte del ELAC, apoyaría a su hijo y a todos los demás estudiantes de inglés al asesorar al director y al personal sobre cómo apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes. Asista a nuestra reunión informativa de Zoom el miércoles 28 de septiembre a las 8:30 am. El enlace de zoom es: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/87683238633
Comuníquese con Cheryl Esselstein al (619) 605-2600 ext 3057 o cesselstein@sandi.net si tiene alguna pregunta.
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
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
October 5th
October 5th
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 EQUITY AMBASSADORS
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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
It is the mission of the Student Equity Ambassadors (SEA) to provide a voice for the students in our district. Through this program, students collaborate with their peers and district leaders to find ways to improve the student experience while focusing on topics they are passionate about. SEA is a great place to build teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Our voices and ideas start district and community conversations that lead to solutions and changes that benefit all San Diego Unified School District students and families.
Interested in joining the Student Equity Ambassadors? Please fill out this form. All students are welcome!
Our informational meeting will take place Monday, October 3rd at 4:30pm on Zoom.
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
Principal
TBD
ACADEMICS
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
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
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
To provide a safe space for all community members and guests attending CHS Athletic Events, we have created our 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.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
THE CHS FOUNDATION
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
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.pdfTHANK YOU FOR ATTENDING ADULT MIXER
CHS 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
ACE Fundraiser ending soon! Hurry and shop before Sept 30 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!
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.