August 26-31, 2024
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.
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.
Driver's Education 1st Day (4:00pm)
Picture Day (See Flyer Below)
Picture Day (See Flyer Below)
CHS is Happy To Announce our Drop in Center open daily in Room 308 before and after school as a part of our IMIN Program!!!
What is IMIN? -the simple answer...FREE, Before & After School Enrichment Programs!!!
Our SSC is in need of two (2) parent volunteers and our ELAC is in need of one (1)! SSC meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 4 - 5 pm; ELAC will meet at the same time as part of the SSC. Note the ELAC representative needs to be a parent of a current English Learner.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please complete the nomination form below.
The start of every school year is an opportunity to continue an existing club or start a new club. Clubs are a great way to gather people with common interests and goals.
All clubs must be approved by ASB governing board members and admin.
Here is what you will need:
A name, a common interest that brings people together (i.e. chess club, drama club, boys’ basketball).
A certificated faculty member (teacher) on campus to be your advisor.
Club officers: President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary.
An established time & meeting place.
All clubs must complete Club Packet paperwork at the beginning of the academic year to be an official CHS club. Clubs are recognized on the first day of the following academic school year.
To complete:
Make a copy, fill it out digitally or printed, and sign it, and then scanned and sent to clairemonthsasb@gmail.com and “cc” gsenteno@sandi.net
Paper packet turned into ASB mailbox in the front office.
A student is considered on the Attendance Loss of Privilege (LOP) if they accumulate up to or or over 60 minutes of instructional time to recover. A student on Attendance LOP will be assigned to attend Instructional Recovery Time (IRT).
Football season is here! Clairemont High School welcomes all community members to cheer on the Chieftains.
The first games are this Thursday (8/29) JV @4:30 & Varsity @6:30pm vs San Ysidro
It is Youth Night! Kids 12 & under enter for free if they are wearing a football jersey.
In preparation for attending games, please review the following:
Full Schedule: CHS Football Schedule
Review: Athletic Event Entry Policy
Elementary, Middle School, and Non-CHS High School Students:
Clairemont High School appreciates the support and enthusiasm our feeder elementary and middle school students bring to the CHS football games. While we enjoy being able to provide a safe space for our middle schoolers to spend their Friday nights, we need some additional supervision to ensure the safety of all students and families at the games. For this reason, any elementary or middle school student who would like to attend a CHS football game will need to do so accompanied by an adult. We appreciate your understanding and support in order to provide a fun and safe experience for all. Non-CHS high school students will be directed to the Visitor’s entrance unless accompanied by a CHS student.
Tickets / Prices: Cash or Digital (https://gofan.co/app/school/CA22782)
Students with ASB Card (Free), Adults & Students w/o ASB Cards ($12), Children 5-12 ($5), Children Under 5 (Free), Senior Citizen 65 & over ($5)
The CHS Hype Crew is inviting all CHS Students to join the Chief Den and all Marston Students (accompanied by an adult) to join the Future Chieftains student sections.
Remember to practice Student Section Etiquette!
Purchase an ASB card to get discounts on items at Student Store, get into ticketed football and basketball games for free, and discounts on dances!
Every Wednesday the store will be open for you to come by and purchase snacks and merchandise!
Buy an ASB Card for discounts on all items.
1st Meeting in AOB Trading Room @Lunch on Sept 12th (Thursday)
The ASB Clothing Pantry is now open. ASB students have been working to collect new or gently used clothing since last year.
Students that would like clothing can arrange a time to meet the ASB Pantry Organizer.
Complete Form
Schedule Appointment for Pantry
The ASB Pantry can always use more clothing. If you have gently used clothing to donate, please drop it off in the main office.
Community Service Hours!
If you get a free or discounted transit fare from the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) or North County Transit District (NCTD) because you are a Youth, Senior or Disabled rider, you may have temporary access to your free (YOP) or discounted ($23) transit pass on your PRONTO card.
To keep getting these free or discounted fares, you need to prove your age (if you're a senior or youth) or show that you're eligible for a discounted fare (if you're disabled or on Medicare) before January 31.
If you don't prove your eligibility before this date, you won't be able to ride with free or discounted passes anymore.
You can check your PRONTO card's expiration date online at RidePRONTO.com. Go to 'My Cards' and look under 'Verification Required'. You can also call the PRONTO Support Team at 619-595-5636.
To prove your eligibility online as a Youth or SDM rider, follow these steps:
Go to RidePRONTO.com and login. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do that too with an email address.
Make sure your PRONTO card is linked to your account.
Click on ‘Apply for Youth, Senior Disabled Pass’ in the menu.
Enter your name and birthday details, and upload documents that show you qualify for the program, like a driver’s license or school ID.
For more information and step-by-step instructions visit the PRONTO website.
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!
The application for Discover UC San Diego Fall 2024 is now available to our partners only. We will be offering the following online college credit courses:
CSE XSD 6 - Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming Python
ETHN XSD 1 - Land and Labor
LTSP XSD 2D - Intermediate/Advanced Spanish for Bilingual Speakers
MUS XSD 20 - Exploring the Musical Mind
SIO XSD 20 - The Atmosphere
All applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Students will be notified of their status prior to the program. Students are not required to pay a fee to apply or take courses (if accepted). These are all online courses and information on each one is built into the application, including any times for live sessions. Please refer to the application for more information.
Do I get college credit for Discover courses?
Discover UC San Diego courses provide lower division credit. The courses are UC/CSU/CC transferable, and students will earn 4 quarter units at UCSD.
Is this free for students?
Yes, but only to our partnered schools.
What are the dates?
September 23, 2024 – December 13, 2024
What are the requirements?
The Discover UC San Diego program has been designed with high school students in mind.
What is the application deadline?
August 16, 2024
Is this offered online or in-person?
All Discover courses are offered online. To view the course description and any required synchronous sessions, please refer to the application.
There are two student leadership positions available at the State for students in the Class of 2026, interested in careers in public service or education.
The California State Board of Education is accepting applications for the 2025–26 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a California resident enrolled in a public high school is eligible to apply. The student must be a senior in good standing during the 2025–26 school year and be available to attend a statewide student leader conference in Sacramento from November 10th – 13th, 2024.
Complete applications must be submitted via email to the State Board at sbe@sbe.ca.gov by 5 pm on Friday, September 20th, 2024. A single PDF of the application, letters of recommendation, transcript, and supplemental items is preferred. For more information and to access the application, visit the CDE Student Board Member Recruitment web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/ms/mm/sbestudentmember.asp or contact the SBE by email at sbe@sbe.ca.gov.
The Instructional Quality Commission is accepting applications for their student member position. Any student who is a California resident enrolled in a public high school for a minimum of two consecutive years and will be a senior in good standing for the 2025–26 school year is eligible to apply.
Complete applications must be submitted via email to the IQC at sbe@sbe.ca.gov by 5 pm on Monday, September 30th, 2024. A single PDF of the application, letters of recommendation, transcript, and supplemental items is preferred. For more information and access to the application, visit the CDE Application Information web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/ab/index.asp. Please share this opportunity with your current Juniors.
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
Teams, clubs and groups, this is a great fundraising opportunity so put together an awesome silent auction basket, or two, and keep 100% of the proceeds from the winning bid, email us to enter your basket at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com.
Please show up… mix & mingle, eat, bid, relax and catch the sunset for CHS. See you there!
Everyone is invited to show up to the homecoming game early and enjoy; eat delicious chili, vote for your favorite, or even cook up some of your own chili and enter the contest! There will be music, raffle prizes, great people and more, so show up for CHS and have a great time! Alumni, stop by the CHS Foundation booth for your free alumni lanyard!
Entries: Enter your chili today!
When: PREGAME at the CHS Homecoming football game on September 20
Chili Time: 5:30pm, Game Time 7pm
Where: inside the stadium gate near the ticket booth
A full list of CHS Staff Contact information can be found on our school website or by clicking HERE.
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.
For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Chieftains webpage.
The following information, all in one document, is design to help all families and students prepare for the 2024-25 sports seasons.
To provide a safe space for all community members and guests attending CHS Athletic Events, we have created the CHS Athletic Event Entry Policies.
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.
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.
10th Grade GC Code: 3iplgnv 11th grade GC Code: wp4ggvw 12th Grade GC Code: 5joed75
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our 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.
If you are considering attending a community college, get connected with Melina Mofidi.
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
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
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.
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
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 Anna Ward
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.