December 4 - 9, 2023
December 4 - 9, 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.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, December 4
Monday, December 4
Movie Night Featuring "Jaws" in Room 103 (3:45 pm)
Tuesday, December 5
Tuesday, December 5
Coffee with Admin (9:00am)
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 1301 8397Athletic Council Meeting in Room 114 (Lunch)
Wednesday, December 6
Wednesday, December 6
Campus Tour meet in Front Office (9:30 am)
Thursday, December 7
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 8
Friday, December 8
Winter Wonderland in Lunch Quad (4:30 pm)
Saturday, December 9
Saturday, December 9
Core Academy (Saturday School) check in at office (8:00 am)
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
18 Hole Disc Golf Course
PE Competition
18 Hole Disc Golf Course
PE Competition
This week students in PE participated in a disc golf unit that culminated in a competition that took students through a 18 Hole Disc Golf Course on campus. The course was designed by two 9th grade students, Preston Coleman and Cody Jones and covered the entire CHS Athletics area.
Facilities Updates
Facilities Updates
Gym Foyer
Gym Foyer
Walking into the gym has an updated and cleaner look. Along with construction of new doors, the CHS team removed the trophy cases, added a fresh coat of paint on the walls, and polished the floor.
Trophy Cases
Trophy Cases
The trophy cases previously located in the Gym Foyer were removed at the end of the summer for refurbishing. A huge shout out goes to parent volunteer, Melissa Matsumoto for bringing the cases back to life by cleaning and painting them. They are now placed in the office and will be filled over the next few months.
Gym Lawn
Gym Lawn
After two years of busted main waterlines and new room construction keeping CHS from using the Gym Lawn, SDUSD Physical Plant Operations funded a new lawn. This area can now be enjoyed by students that want to enjoy lunch, play lawn games, or workout.
CHS Athletics Weight Room
CHS Athletics Weight Room
With a growing program, the Wrestling Team made a choice to move locations and switch their room. Wrestling Coach Dylan Sweet led the charge to move the Wrestling Room to Room 401 where the CHS Athletics Weight Room was. This switch required student and parent volunteer efforts. Thanks Coach Sweet for removing the weight equipment and constructing the racks for the updated CHS Athletics Weight Room. With the equipment in place, the CHS Football Coach Eduardo "Gonzo" Gonzales and his coaching staff cleaned up and re-painted the space over Fall Break. CHS thanks all students, parents, coaches, and staff that volunteered their time and skills to support the move of Wrestling Room and CHS Athletics Weight Room.
Chieftain Fitness Starts Monday!
Chieftain Fitness Starts Monday!
In addition to Open Weight Room, CHS is now offering coordinated and structured workouts with CHS Coaches to get and stay in peak performance.
Participate in all four days a week or any day(s) that works for your schedule.
Winter Wonderland
December 8th from 4:30am -7:30pm
Winter Wonderland
December 8th from 4:30am -7:30pm
Senior Superlatives/Standouts
Due Dec 8th
Senior Superlatives/Standouts
Due Dec 8th
Click here or scan the qr code to submit yours today.
Please note that you cannot use your school account to access these forms, and will need to use your personal email.
Senior Quotes
Due Dec 8th
Senior Quotes
Due Dec 8th
Click here to submit your senior quote.
This quote will go under your senior portrait.
Imagine Rugby Flag Fest
Imagine Rugby Flag Fest
December 9th 2PM
at Mission Bay High School
December 9th 2PM
at Mission Bay High School
CHS is excited to inform you that our school has joined San Diego Legion's 501C3 Imagine Rugby program, which aims to introduce flag rugby and promote sportsmanship among students without incurring any cost to the school. As part of this program, we have received equipment and training to teach flag rugby in our PE classes.
In line with our commitment to providing opportunities for our students to learn new skills, we are delighted to invite all our students to participate in Flag Fest, a tournament-style event organized by the San Diego Legion. Flag Fest involves placing our students on teams according to their grades and participating in different game/skill stations.
We are thrilled to let you know that your student has the opportunity to participate in Flag Fest for FREE! Apart from meeting and interacting with players from San Diego Legion, all participants will receive a free ticket to an upcoming Legion game for themselves and a guardian. Additionally, the school with the most sign-ups will receive a prize, which includes a Legion Gift Basket worth over $400 that can be raffled off or gifted, an Elite Legion Train T-shirt for all participants, group tickets for any game of their choice, and an incredible opportunity for their class to run out on the field with the starting players for the national anthem.
We encourage you to register your student for this event and take advantage of this unique opportunity that San Diego Legion has provided. Your child will be able to build teamwork skills, learn new strategies, and develop a love for rugby.
To register CLICK HERE
To visit the SD Legion website for this event CLICK HERE
CHS Fall Play
NEW DATES: Jan 12-13
CHS Fall Play
NEW DATES: Jan 12-13
Social Justice Club is sponsoring a Menstrual / Hygiene Drive
Social Justice Club is sponsoring a Menstrual / Hygiene Drive
Operation Christmas Cheer
Operation Christmas Cheer
Helping CHS Families During the Winter Holidays
Helping CHS Families During the Winter Holidays
If you are out and about shopping, consider a gift card that might make a huge difference to a family.
CHS Commemorative Plaques
CHS Commemorative Plaques
CHS Globetrotters are proud to offer our CHS Family the opportunity to purchase a commemorative plaque. They make great holiday gifts! First installation coming after the New Year.
There are four designs to choose from:
Celebrate your Graduation Year
Highlight your Chieftain Family
Honor a Chieftain who has passed away
Support your Community School
These plaques will be installed in the CHS Quad for all to enjoy.
December is Krispy Kreme Time!
$15 for a Dozen Delicious Glazed
December is Krispy Kreme Time!
$15 for a Dozen Delicious Glazed
Support CHS by purchasing your Krispy Kreme digital dozens and share with your tribe during the holidays!
Give the gift of donuts NATIONWIDE!
After School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
After School & Saturday Learning Opportunities
American Sign Language
American Sign Language
Movie Night Mondays
Movie Night Mondays
Enjoy an uninterrupted film, for entertainment purposes with popcorn and snacks. Sign up (prior or day of film) with Fletch in Room 103.
12/4 - Jaws, 12/11 - Princess Bride, 1/8 - Spirited Away, 1/22 - Milk Money, 1/29 - Deja Vu, 2/5 - Music & Lyrics, 2/12 - Hitch
Monday After School Movie of the Week
Monday After School Movie of the Week
Monday, December 4th at 3:45-5:45 in Room 103
Monday, December 4th at 3:45-5:45 in Room 103
Free Guitar Lessons
Free Guitar Lessons
We are bringing Guitar to CHS for free!
No experience necessary and guitars are provided.
Classes will be on Tuesday’s from 3:45-4:45 in the band room, taught by professional guitar teachers.
SENIORS
SENIORS
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
College Application Support
From SD Office of Child and Support
College Application Support
From SD Office of Child and Support
OCYS - Workshops & Office Hours.pdfSan 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!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
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!
Opportunity for Family Education
Opportunity for Family Education
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
CHS Foundation’s Next Meeting is Tuesday, December 12, 6:30pm in room 114!
CHS Foundation’s Next Meeting is Tuesday, December 12, 6:30pm in room 114!
Join us to engage with all the planning and work CHS Foundation puts in to support CHS. Everyone is welcome. Share ideas, take on a task, help on a committee or join the Board, whatever you’re willing to contribute is appreciated.
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
CHS FOUNDATION help wanted in 2024!!
CHS FOUNDATION help wanted in 2024!!
We are looking for help from folks willing to Support All Things CHS! Get involved with our school wide efforts that make a difference for all students and the school community. Be a part of something bigger that will enhance the high school experience for CHS.
We currently need help with:
Senior Scholarships Chair (volunteer who does not have a class of 2024 student)
Hospitality committee
Silent Auction Chair for 2024 (shadow in 2023)
Dir of Marketing- help us promote our efforts
Or just come to the meetings and collaborate or just tell us what you like to do and we will welcome your efforts! Fresh ideas welcome.
Grad Nite Fundraiser - Ages 21+
Grad Nite Fundraiser - Ages 21+
Tickets on sale now so grab a friend or 10 and reserve your seat for a fun Saturday!
Visit the Casino Bus webpage for more details and payment information
First come, first served so reserve your spot today!
Holiday Lights Map Coming Soon
Holiday Lights Map Coming Soon
CHSFoundation.info will be the home of the Holiday Lights map.
Put your house or block on the map or use the map to find festive houses around Clairemont.
Email clairemonthsf@gmail.com for more info.
Save The Date! Spring Fling is going to Rock!
Save The Date! Spring Fling is going to Rock!
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 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.
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.
Stop By the CHS Wellness Space
Stop By the CHS Wellness Space
Our new CHS Wellness Space is open in Room 202. In the space you will meet our new counselor, Mrs. MacMaster. The purpose of the space is to create a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental space for students to connect to resources needed to support their physical and social-emotional health.
The space provides the following?
Snacks and water
Restful atmosphere
Mindfulness techniques
Deep breathing exercises
Fidget tools / games
Music
Counseling services
Informational materials
Referrals to outside agencies
New Mental Health Resources One Pager (Scroll of Translations)
New Mental Health Resources One Pager (Scroll of Translations)
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfSuicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources
2022-SPW-Parent-Brochure-Eversion.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
Clairemont Community Resource
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
Theater Director
Open Position
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 (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
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.
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