January 8 - 13, 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. 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday, January 8

Tuesday, January 9

Wednesday, January 10

Thursday, January 11

Friday, January 12

Saturday, January 13

SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS

CHS Student Showcase
This Wednesday (Jan 10th)

Clairemont High School is flipping Open House from a focus on "meet the teacher" to a student-centered event. This year CHS is inviting family members, Clairemont Cluster parents, district staff, and industry partners to be the audience for CHS Students as they share their learning from Quarters 1 & 2. 

CHS Showcase Schedule

Student & Parent Town Hall Events

"From Sugar to Heroin: Preventing Substance Use In Our Community"

At CHS Student Showcase on January 10th, 2023

Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 9th graders will be sharing their knowledge with the CHS Community. All community members are welcome!

Student Focused Town Hall

Throughout School Day

Parent & Community Member Focused Town Hall

4:30pm - 6:30pm

CHS Fall Play
Jan 12-13

Quarter 3 & 4 Schedule Change Information

Under the Stars Winter Formal✨🌙

Boys Tennis Meeting

Winter Sports Update

Heading into League Play

Basketball (Boys) - This high scoring team, senior stacked team is looking to step up their defense and win the City League.

Basketball (Girls) - New Head Coach, Clarence Hill is excited about this young team. They hope to pull off some upsets in league play as they build toward making playoffs.

Soccer (Boys) -  They are on a two game win streak (8 goals scored and 0 goals allowed) and have not lost since Dec 8th. The team hopes to take the City League title after barely missing out on the title last year.

Soccer (Girls) - The CIF Div 4 Champions from a year ago, return all but one starter from that team. The transition this year is a move up in competition to Division 3 and the Eastern League. 

Water Polo (Girls) - Currently ranked 5th in SD County. They have played top competition from all over Southern Californa and SD County to gear up for the toughest league (Western) in San Diego. Hopefully, they can pull off some wins against Bishop's and La Jolla.

Wrestling (Boys & Girls) - Throughout Nov and Dec, the teams particpated in many tournaments to gear up for league and the post season. 

Interested in taking the ASVAB? 

The ASVAB will be administered at Clairemont on Wednesday, February 21st at 8:30am.  

It is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.  You must sign up!
ASVAB Registation Form 

What is the ASVAB?

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.

IT’S NOT JUST A MILITARY TEST.

Unlike other achievement tests, the ASVAB measures aptitude, or how well students have developed their skills, in addition to their potential for training. While the Department of Defense initially introduced the ASVAB as a predictor of trainability in military occupations, the test results showed applicability to ALL civilian and military career fields.

Every ASVAB participant receives scores used to guide career exploration on asvabprogram.com, and students in 11th grade and beyond also receive an AFQT score that can be used for enlistment if they choose. 

Semi-Annual Bilingual College Fair

January 20th

The Mexican Consulate in San Diego invites you to attend its semi-annual bilingual college fair.
Register Here

Pure Water Construction on Clairemont Drive

Construction of Clairemont Drive is slowly approaching Marston and Clairemont High School. Both schools will be more affected from December through March. We are including updates as they are shared with us. You can visit the project website and sign up for project E-Blasts.

During the week of Dec 11-15, crews are expected to finish work within the Clairemont Dr./Dakota Dr. intersection. Once that is completed,  crews will move south and begin working at the intersection of Clairemont Dr. and Iroquois Ave. They'll be installing the second pipeline in the roadway, heading north on Clairemont Dr. back up towards Dakota Dr. This work will last throughout the rest of December. Pipeline installation will occur during day work hours (730am to 430pm) and welding will occur during afternoon/night hours (4pm to midnight).

While this work is going on, traffic control (cones and signage) will be in place up to the Clairemont Dr. and Rappahannock Ave. intersection.

notice_37_morena_bp_clairemont_upcoming_traffic_control_on_clairemont_drive.pdf

SENIORS

Disney Grad Nite Update!

CHS Class of 2024, Disneyland Grad Nite is Sunday, June 2! 

Ticket Sales:  There will be 3 ticket sale dates:  Wed Feb 28, March 6 and 13th.  Sales will be during lunch at CHS in front of the office door near the Finance office window. 

Ticket includes transportation, all day Park Hopper + Grad Nite at California Adventure. 

Contracts and ticket price will be posted on CHS Foundation Grad Nite page on our website soon:  click here  CHSFoundation.info

FAFSA / Dream Act Workshop - Upcoming

The FAFSA/Dream Act is now open!!  We will have a workshop in the next few weeks to assist families with filling out the FAFSA/Dream Act.  Date TBD. 

What is the FAFSA® form?

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.

Who should complete the FAFSA® form?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

How long will it take?

It takes most people less than one hour to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it.

What do I need?

*****Students who will be attending Community College, filling out the FAFSA/Dream Act is a requirement to qualify for the free two years of tuition. Also, some scholarships or other programs might require it to be filled out. 

For additional information please visit the following websites:

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing

 We have college peer advisors from WAHUPA, Cal-Soap and Mesa (see info below) who are here all week in room 207 to help out with the FAFSA/Dream Act now.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s Counselor. 

Mr. Ramirez  - cramirez2@sandi.net

Ms. Victorino - cvictorino@sandi.net

San Diego Foundation Scholarships

SDF General Scholarships Flyer 2024-2025.pdf

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:

Eligibility:

Priority is given to students who are:

Benefits of a FREE ETS Advisor:

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:

CHS Cal-Soap College Readiness Coach

Make an Appointment!

Mesa College Ambassador

If you are considering attending a community college, get connected with Melina Mofidi.

Senior Assembly / College Information Presentation

Review the slides for information and important dates.

CHS Senior Assembly (2023-2024)

After School & Saturday Learning Opportunities

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.

Monday After School Movie of the Week

 Monday, January 8th at 3:45-5:45 in Room 103

Chieftain Fitness

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.

Driver's Ed at CHS

Opportunity Coming Up Soon

Registration Form

American Sign Language

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.

Registration Form

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!

What can be found on the SDUSD Student Engagement Site?

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 CHS FOUNDATION

ClairemontHSF@gmail.com

www.CHSFoundation.info

Join our volunteer email list on our website.

CHS Foundation’s Next Meeting is Tuesday, January 16, 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 Upcoming Events, please join us:

Winter Mixer and Silent Auction

January 31st from 5:30-7:30pm

Fast Times is hosting the Winter Mixer and Silent Auction so come on over and have a great time while supporting CHS.  Free appetizers from 5:30-6:30.  Bid big in the Silent Auction to support CHS teams and clubs.  See you there!!!

Fundraising Opportunity
at the Winter Mixer on January 31

All CHS teams, clubs and groups are welcome to enter a basket into the silent auction to help you raise money.  Just put a great basket together and email us at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com for more details.  

Grad Nite Fundraiser - Ages 21+

Hey CHS, tickets are on sale now so grab a friend or 4 and reserve your seat for a fun Saturday!  Tickets are selling fast, so don’t delay and buy yours today.

Visit the Casino Bus webpage for more details and payment information

Save The Date!  Spring Fling is going to Rock!

FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS

CHS ADMIN TEAM

Karly Johnstone

Principal 

kjohnstone

@sandi.net

Reuben Hoffman

Associate Principal
(A-L)

rhoffman

@sandi.net

Daina Weber

Associate Principal
(M-Z)

dweber

@sandi.net

Cheryl Esselstein

IMTSS Coordinator

cesselstein@

sandi.net

ACADEMICS

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 

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

 CHIEFTAIN SPORTS INFO & NEWS

For updated calendar, team results and news,
and to answer Chieftain Athletics questions,
visit our CHS Chieftains webpage.


CHS COACHES
Head Coaches & Contacts

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

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.

Claudia Victorino

Head Counselor (Li-Z)

cvictorino@sandi.net

Christian Ramirez

Counselor (A-Le)

cramirez2@sandi.net

Supporting Freshmen
& Wellness Coordinator

kmacmaster@sandi.net

(619) 605-2600 Ext. 3058

Steve Durham

Site Technician

sdurham@sandi.net

Teresa Peña

Registrar

tpena@sandi.net

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?

New Mental Health Resources One Pager  (Scroll of Translations)

Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdf

Suicide Prevention Resources

2022-SPW-Parent-Brochure-Eversion.pdf

Clairemont Community Resource
List / Map

Link to Clairemont Community Resources

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)

Laura Berlin

Art Teacher

lberlin@sandi.net

Jen Dossett

Band Director

jdossett@sandi.net

Summer Williams

Dance Teacher

swilliams10@sandi.net

Theater Director

Open Position

ATTENDANCE REPORTING

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

SWAG Subscription (image) (1).pdf

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.

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

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.