SWAG for Mid-Summer 2026
SWAG for Mid-Summer 2026
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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IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
July 4 - July 26: Office closed for summer break
July 27: CHS Office opens for the 26-27 school year
July 31: Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
August 3: Freshman Welcome Day
August 4: Grades 10-12 - Schedule Pick Up, Locker Checkout, & Buy ASB Card (optional)
August 10: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 11: Fall Athletics Parent Night
August 12: Picture Day
August 20: Back-to-School Night
INTRODUCING THE CLAIREMONT CAPTAINS!
INTRODUCING THE CLAIREMONT CAPTAINS!
Captains Brand/Logos
Captains Brand/Logos
Though we have not yet decided on what "The Captain" mascot will look like (more to come and images to be shared for input in the Fall/Winter), you will see different variations of our new logos on publications such as the SWAG, CHS documents, and as we rebrand our campus. We are excited to introduce our brand which combines a compass design with the ocean sunset view we are fortunate to have from our campus. Additionally, the "Clairemont" font connects the high school to its community roots. Welcome to all our Clairemont High Captains!
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
College Bound Class of 2027
College Bound Class of 2027
Our recent journey up and down the California coast with 36 of our amazing rising seniors was one for the books! Over the course of the trip, we explored eight fantastic colleges and universities, giving our students an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what college life is actually like.
We logged over 20,000 steps a day, navigating sprawling campuses, bustling dining halls, and iconic quads. But the physical miles were just the backdrop to the personal growth we witnessed. Along the way, we watched new friendships blossom, old interests deepen into real academic passions, and independence thrive. By the end of the trip, these students weren’t just touring campuses; they were envisioning their futures, taking ownership of their college search, and stepping into the next chapter of their lives with confidence.
Clairemont Student-Athletes Are #1
Clairemont Student-Athletes Are #1
Clairemont were awarded 8 of the City Conference's 29 All Academic Teams
Clairemont were awarded 8 of the City Conference's 29 All Academic Teams
Scott Guisti, Director of the City Conference said, "Clairemont puts the student in student-athlete!"
Scott Guisti, Director of the City Conference said, "Clairemont puts the student in student-athlete!"
Spring 2026 CIF San Diego
All Academic Teams
Spring 2026 CIF San Diego
All Academic Teams
Four CHS Spring Sports teams have been honored with the distinction of being the All Academic Team for the City Conference (competing with over 20+ Schools).
Congratulations to the student-athletes on the following teams: Baseball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Girls Lacrosse, & Softball
The purpose of the All Academic Teams and San Diego Section Scholars is to honor students who excel not only athletically, but academically as well.
All Academic Teams honor the teams in each varsity sport that compile the highest, combined unweighted grade point average in their region of the CIF San Diego Section. In each of the conferences, the section selects one varsity team, in each sport, from each of the eight conferences with the highest team GPA (unweighted).
Baseball
Girls Beach Volleyball
Girls Lacrosse
Softball
IMIN Before & After School Programing Survey
IMIN Before & After School Programing Survey
Greetings CHS Students please take this very important survey so that we may provide you with programs that matter to you!
CHS ATHLETICS
CHS ATHLETICS
CHS Athletics: Student & Parent Info 2026-27
CHS Athletics: Student & Parent Info 2026-27
Includes Sports Interest Form, Physical Clearance Information, Coaches Contacts, and More.
Athletic Clearance
Athletic Clearance
Review the Athletic Clearance Steps for guidance
Physician completes the SDUSD Athletic Physical Packet
Note: Valid physicals must be completed on or after June 8, 2025. We encourage all athletes to get their clearance done during the summer.
Fall Sports Tryouts
Fall Sports Tryouts
Tryouts are open to all CHS students (including incoming 9th graders).
New Girls Soccer Coach
New Girls Soccer Coach
Clairemont High School is proud to welcome Ben Erpelding as our new Girls Varsity Head Soccer Coach!
Coach Ben brings more than a decade of elite competitive club experience to the Captains. He holds a US Soccer National C License and is known for building strong team culture, CORE values, and implementing modern soccer tactics.
Coach Ben is ready to build a winning program grounded in preparation, resilience, unity, and defined team intentions. The future of Captains soccer starts now.
Go Captains!
New Boys Soccer Coach
New Boys Soccer Coach
Clairemont High School is proud to welcome Ty Guzik as our new Boys Varsity Head Soccer Coach!
Ty grew up in San Diego and began playing soccer with PYSL when he was 5 years old. He played with the Nomads and in high school. In college, Ty played soccer and rugby at UC Davis. After graduating from UC Davis he was hired to coach the JV Boys at Scripps Ranch HS and enjoyed coaching teenagers. While Ty was completing his teaching credential, he coached for Nott’s Forest FC for a few years (boys teams). When he began teaching at San Diego HS, he was asked to coach the Girls Varsity program and did so for 3 years. Ty became the Athletic Director at SDHS and stopped coaching at the school. When his kids were old enough, he began coaching them at PYSL Blast. He has coached the 2008 and 2010 teams and have watched many of them go on to play in high school and beyond. He is looking forward to coaching at the high school level again.
Go Captains!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Webpage provides links for students regarding their rights, things they can learn, scholarships & opportunities, and much more.
All high school students have been added to a new San Diego Unified Informational Classroom on Canvas.
It’s your go-to spot for district updates, opportunities, and even scholarships. Check it out weekly so you don’t miss out!
If you didn’t get the invite, you can self-enroll with the code W4XJAL.
Interested In Nature and The Environment?
Interested In Nature and The Environment?
Applications are open for the Fall 2026 Eco Ambassadors program at Mission Trails Regional Park. ☀️
Explore the trails, gain hands-on environmental experience, hear from industry experts, and connect with fellow nature lovers. 🥾 The program is free and open to high school students in San Diego County. Applications due Aug. 7 and sessions are Sunday afternoons from Sept. 13 – Nov. 8. Applications at mtrp.org/ecoambassadors/
Finally, please consider inviting us to school events where there’s an opportunity to do outreach about Eco Ambassadors.
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
chsfoundation.Info
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
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, in the Student-Parent Handbook, 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
CAPTAINS SPORTS INFO & NEWS
CAPTAINS SPORTS INFO & NEWS
For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Captains webpage.
Student & Parent Athletics Info
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.
Alfred Nowak - Athletic Director
Alfred Nowak - Athletic Director
For questions regarding athletics at CHS, please contact Mr. Nowak at anowak@sandi.net.
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: mgs6wbl 10th Grade GC Code: rx5gebd 11th grade GC Code: tk3zuwc 12th Grade GC Code: vexeeld
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our CHS Counseling Website.
CHS Counseling Website
CHS Counseling Website
The New CHS Counseling Website is up and running. It is listed on the school website under counseling tab.
Explore Resources: Graduation Requirements, College Info, Scholarships, Mental Health, Work Permits, and more.
Wahupa (College Support)
On Campus
Wahupa (College Support)
On Campus
San Diego & Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP
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
San Diego County Office of Education
Mental Health Resources
San Diego County Office of Education
Mental Health Resources
New Mental Health Resources One Pager
New Mental Health Resources One Pager
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
Clairemont Community Resource
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
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.
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2026-27)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2026-27)
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
Eri Nall Eri Nall Anna Ward
4100 Normal St. Rm 3126 4100 Normal St. Rm 3126 4100 Normal St. Room 2129
Phone 619-344-6420 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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