September 22 - 27, 2025
September 22 - 27, 2025
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, Sept 22
Monday, Sept 22
Tuesday, Sept 23
Tuesday, Sept 23
Wednesday, Sept 24
Wednesday, Sept 24
Girls Soccer Interest Meeting in Room 114 (Lunch)
Mascot Rebranding Town Hall Meeting in Cafeteria (5:00 pm)
Thursday, Sept 25
Thursday, Sept 25
Friday, Sept 26
Friday, Sept 26
Pep Rally in the Gym (11:30 am)
Kona Ice in the Quad (Lunch)
Saturday, Sept 27
Saturday, Sept 27
Homecoming Dance in the Gym (7:00 pm)
CSN September 19th
CSN September 19th
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
LatinX Heritage Month
M.E.Ch.A Celebration Week
LatinX Heritage Month
M.E.Ch.A Celebration Week
Thank you M.E.Ch.A for organizing the spirit week and all those that participated in the events / celebrations.
Cal State San Marcos
Field Trip
Cal State San Marcos
Field Trip
10th Grade DMP, IT, & HAMS
10th Grade DMP, IT, & HAMS
Homecoming Week Spirit Days
Homecoming Week Spirit Days
🌶️ 3rd annual Chili Cookoff
is Friday, 9/26! 🌶️
🌶️ 3rd annual Chili Cookoff
is Friday, 9/26! 🌶️
We need you! Join us this Friday, 9/26, just before the big Chieftain HOCO football game, and let your taste buds do the talking for just $5.
Winners are announced at halftime, don’t miss this fun event!
Homecoming Dance Tickets On Sale
Homecoming Dance Tickets On Sale
Wednesday Is The Last Day To Purchase Tickets
Wednesday Is The Last Day To Purchase Tickets
You can purchase an ASB Card ($30) anytime!
Badminton Lunch Tournament
Badminton Lunch Tournament
Starts 9/29 (Monday)
Starts 9/29 (Monday)
Teams are Co-Ed
(Two Girls or Two Boys or Mixed)
Teams are Co-Ed
(Two Girls or Two Boys or Mixed)
Girls Soccer Interest Meeting
Girls Soccer Interest Meeting
Wednesday (24th)
Wednesday (24th)
Spring Break 2026
Spring Break 2026
Scotland & Ireland Trip
Scotland & Ireland Trip
Hey Global Wanderers, let’s go see beautiful things next Spring!!!
Secure your spot on the Scotland & Ireland over spring break in 2026. Grab a group of friends or come and hang with your family these trips are amazing!!
Visit this trip link to learn more and to sign up: www.explorica.com/Fulton-3304
You can join with just a $50 deposit online! There are wonderful resources to help fund the trip:
Easy monthly payment plans to help budget for your investment and keep monthly payments low
The TourCenter gives travelers a personal fundraising page to share with family, friends, and local businesses (ZERO fees – 100% of donations received go towards your final balance to reduce your financial investment) When my oldest travelled her Senior year 75% of her trip was paid for by fundraising!!!!! It can be done!
If you have questions, email Heidi Fulton at hfulton@sandi.net
CHS 11th Grade Mentorship Program
Sign Up To Volunteer!
CHS 11th Grade Mentorship Program
Sign Up To Volunteer!
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 graders and we need your help!
The mentor application window is now open and will close on September 30th.
Please contact Rebecca Aubery at raubery@sandi.net with any questions.
CHS Mascot Change Website
CHS Mascot Change Website
Use the website to learn why the mascot change is being made and the SD Unified process that Clairemont HS will go through to choose a new mascot.
1st Town Hall Meeting
1st Town Hall Meeting
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: CHS Cafeteria
Agenda: Click Here (no further suggestions will be accepted after this date)
Remote Access: Meetings will be live-streamed for viewing purposes only
Chieftain Pledge
Chieftain Pledge
Consider making a donation through our Chieftain Pledge campaign and get some fun SWAG! Share with friends and family near and far. The CHS Foundation relies on support from our community to achieve the fundraising goals for 2025-26!
5 Star Students
Digital ID
5 Star Students
Digital ID
Clairemont HS has become a 5 Star Students School. 5 Star is a Digital ID and so much more. We are currently testing out a few of the features like badges for ASB Cards, Home Periods, Sports Teams, etc. This allows students to show their phone with their badge instead of a physical card.
What about students without phones? They are able to use their Chromebooks to access 5 Star through the Clairemont 5 Star Website.
As we learn more about the capabilities, we plan to roll out the hall pass feature and eventually award points for participation and achievement.
If you have a phone and haven't gotten the app, click below:
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.
Wahupa (College Support)
Is Back On Campus
Wahupa (College Support)
Is Back On Campus
Colleges Visiting CHS
UCSD, SDSU, & USD
Colleges Visiting CHS
UCSD, SDSU, & USD
Do You Have A Pronto Pass?
Do You Have A Pronto Pass?
Youth 18 and under ride MTS free with a Youth PRONTO card as part of the Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP) program.
MTS stopped providing complimentary Pronto cards to schools and CHS several years ago.
Students need to apply for a Youth Pass and VERIFY AGE (birth certificate, government-issued ID, current year school ID)
If a student is unable to apply online or through the app, the easiest way to apply is by walking in to the MTS store, or Albertson’s/Vons and apply in person (bring proof of age document).
The Youth Pass is free until June 2026
The cost to purchase a physical Pronto card is $2. Monthly Youth Pass is loaded upon verification of age with MTS.
THE CHS FOUNDATION
THE CHS FOUNDATION
Check our CHS Foundation website calendar for all of our meetings, events, restaurant fundraisers, staff appreciation and more.
Ready to Be a CHS Financial Hero?
Ready to Be a CHS Financial Hero?
The CHS Foundation is STILL on the hunt for a new Treasurer!! We're looking for a numbers wizard to join our team and help us make the high school experience truly epic for our students and campus community.
Got a knack for QuickBooks and a passion for supporting all things CHS? This is your chance to use your skills for a great cause. Join us and bring your Chieftain spirit! Learn more about the role and our mission at CHSFoundation.info.
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
CHS ADMIN TEAM
Coming Soon!
Instructional Coordinator
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
CHS Athletics: Student & Parent Info 2025-26
CHS Athletics: Student & Parent Info 2025-26
Includes Sports Interest Form, Physical Clearance Information, Coaches Contacts, and More.
Athletic Clearance Process
Athletic Clearance Process
All physicals will need to be completed on or after 6/9/25 to be valid for the 2025-26 school year.
SDUSD Athletic Physical Packet (coming soon)
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.
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 - 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
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
Mental Health Webinars
from Radys Children's & San Diego County Office of Education
Mental Health Webinars
from Radys Children's & San Diego County Office of Education
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 (2025-26)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2025-26)
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 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.
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