School Week-at-a-Glance
November 7 - November 12, 2022
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. Check out all the wonderful things happening at CHS next week.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, November 7
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Weight Room (3:45 pm)
Field Hockey "CIF Div II Quaterfinals" at HOME vs Mira Mesa (4:30pm)
Girls Soccer Tryouts (4:30pm) on Upper Grass Field
Boys Soccer Tryouts (5:00pm) on Upper Grass Field
Girls Water Polo Tryouts (5:00pm) at Standley Pool
Tuesday, November 8
ELECTION DAY
Tutoring for Math & Science with UCSD Upward Bound Tutors (3:40pm)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Weight Room (3:45 pm)
SGT in Room 114 (3:45 pm)
Wednesday, November 9
AM Tutorial in Room 114 (8:30)
AOB Real Estate Field Trip
Senior's Application Support with Counselors in Room 301 (8:30 am)
11th Grade Counseling Presentation (11:00 am)
COVID Testing in Auditorium (12:00 - 4:00 pm, students and staff only)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Weight Room (3:45 pm)
Softball Skills Clinic on Softball Field (4:00 pm)
Thursday, November 10
Unified Champions Basketball Game @ Montgomery HS
Wrestling Meeting in Room 114 (11:55 am)
Tutoring for Math & Science with UCSD Upward Bound Tutors (3:40pm)
IRT in Room 208 (3:40 pm)
Weight Room (3:45 pm)
Friday, November 11
Veterans Day - No School
Saturday, November 12
Boys and Girls Cross Country "CIF Championships" at Morley Field (Time TBD)
CIF PLAYOFFS
Field Hockey
Nov 7 (4:30pm) @ Clairemont
Cross Country
Nov 12 - Girls (8:30am) | Boys (9:40am)
@ Morley Field
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
Fairy Tale Courtroom
Play week, featuring four shows, of the Fairy Tale Courtroom concluded on Saturday night. Throughout the week, the jury (audience) enjoyed deciding if the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, were guilty of wreaking havoc in Fairy Tale Land.
Academy Field Trips
Engineering & Design
Fleet Week
Info Tech
Fleet Week
Health & Medical
"Sugar to Heroin" Project Launch at the DEA
CHS Foundation Hospitality Team Does It Again!
The CHS Foundation Hospitality team, led by Colleen Kleege, showed CHS appreciation to the staff on a rainy Wednesday morning 11/3 with breakfast and coffee. The staff were treated to healthy, homemade, grab and go favorites to start their day of teaching and caring for our kids. Want to join the Hospitality team to help with the monthly appreciation efforts and more, send us a message at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer form on the CHS Foundation Website.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Public schools throughout California are required to provide information about themselves to the community in the form of an annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC). These report cards provide a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and compare schools in several important areas: demographic information, school safety and climate for learning, academic data, class size, teacher and staff information, professional development, and fiscal and expenditure data. The SARC, which follows the state's guidelines and document template, are issued each spring and focus on the previous academic year. You can access our current SARC electronically at: https://sarconline.org/public/print/37683383731213/2020-2021. Hard copies of our SARC are also available in the main office.
AP EXAM ORDER AND PAYMENT DEADLINE
For students in AP classes this semester, the deadline to register and pay for exams is NOVEMBER 14.
To register, go to: https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/sdusdap/order-exam/order-status
To pay - exams are $97 each; payments can be made at the CHS Finance office in cash or via check to "Clairemont High School".
Food Drive
Food drive starting October 31st to November 11th
Donate your food cans to your first period class
Top class to donate the most cans or perishable items will win an ice cream party
May the best class win
Results will come in the Wednesday after the end of the food drive
Softball - Weekly Skills Training
Beginning on November 9th, all student-athletes interested in working on softball skills are welcome to attend the weekly softball skills clinics held on the CHS Softball Field, Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm.
Both Coach Schmersal and Coach Anthony will be leading these weekly training sessions.
For more information email lschmersal@sandi.net
SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT
Christian Ramirez
Counselor (A-Le)
cramirez2@sandi.net
Need Help With College Applications or FAFSA/Dream Act?
Counselors will be available Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 am in room 301 starting on 11/2 through 11/30. (Except 11/23) Let's get these applications done before the Nov. 30th deadline!
Claudia Victorino
Head Counselor (Li-Z)
cvictorino@sandi.net
SDSU Counselor at CHS on Nov 9th
to Work with Seniors!
to Work with Seniors!
SDSU Counselor will be at CHS on Wednesday November 9th, 2022 from 9:45-12:20 in room 309. She will be presenting information about SDSU then the rest of the time she will be assisting with CSU college applications.
Please fill out google form if interested in participating.
If you have any questions email your Counselor.
Get Support With College Applications, FAFSA, Dream Act & MORE
Get Support with Mesa Applications
FAFSA & Dream Act Workshop
December 7th
December 7th
Counselors and WAHUPA Trio will be hosting a FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:00-6:30Pm in room 301. Please bring a copy of parent's 2021 income taxes, Social Security Number if applicable, investments information, savings/checking account information, etc. Use the FAFSA/Dream Act Checklist to prepare for the application. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Counselor.
FAFSA_ Dream Act Checklist_Eng and SP_ 2023-2024.pdfSAVE THE DATE
11th Grade Post-High School Assembly on November 9th
Counselors will be going over topics such as: getting ready for College, Post-High School Plans, FAFSA, Dream Act, Xello, Letters of Rec, etc.
Indie Film Festival
November 17th at CHS
Blood Drive
Upcoming Blood Drive on November 29th
Make an appointment now by using this website - San Diego Blood Bank CHS Schedule
One donation can save 3 lives!
CHS Seniors, this is your last opportunity to get a red cord to walk on graduation, donate now and in June!
Parents / Guardians of Seniors, you can also donate in their name.
THE CHS FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING ALL THINGS CHS
We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at CHS in Room 203.
Learn More: CHS Foundation Website
Email: ClairemontHSF@gmail.com
Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization #33-055116
Congratulations to the WINNERS of the Halloween Decorating Contest and Fundraiser!!
1st Place: It's a Pirate's Life for Me - (Field St)
The gruesome TOP 10 list continues in alphabetical order:
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos - Dubois Dr
Clairemonster Manor - Mount Aladin Ave
Corpse Corner- Mayflower St
Haunted House - Via Arcilla
Headless Horseman vs The Creepy Wedding - February St
Lady Pirate Swann vs Viking Raiders - Field St
Leitch’s Lair - Mt. Burnham Dr
Stay tuned for a Holiday Lights Decorating Contest and Fundraiser coming in December. Visit chsfoundation.info to find more photos of the decorated houses! Donations of any amount are still being accepted!
THANK YOU from CHS Foundation to everyone who entered, voted, donated and drove around to view the Halloween houses, they were all spooktacular!!
2nd Place: Lodi Park and Cemetery - (Lodi St)
3rd Place: Arachnophobia - (Cowley Way)
Congratulations to the WINNERS of our voter drawing:
Voter: Jessie B
Voter: Katie M
Voter: Zoie P.
Congratulations to the WINNER of our House drawing:
Killer Lantern Fish and Mermaids on Pola Ct.
A Huge Thank You to
Crown ACE Hardware Town Square & their customers!
Crown ACE Hardware Town Square & their customers!
Customers rounded up their purchases during the month of September in support of CHS. The total amount raised was $1350 for CHS Foundation and that amount will benefit CHS.
We appreciate Crown Ace, their staff and everyone who rounded up!
Rite Aid Fundraiser
CHS Foundation has partnered with RXfundraising and Rite Aid to establish a program that earns funds every time a registered participant shops or fills a prescription at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number.
The program is free for participants to use and CHS Foundation will receive funds at the end of each quarter based on the number of prescriptions filled and qualifying purchases that its registered participants make. We need your support to raise funds to support the efforts of CHS Foundation, and by following a couple simple steps, you can make a difference for CHS. The program is nationwide, so tell your family and friends across the US to register too.
All you have to do to get started is to click on our link and register: rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS.
NEW CHS Alumni Contact List!
Hey CHS Alumni! Interested in keeping in the loop about the happenings at CHS? Want to reconnect and help support or attend our events? Need support for an upcoming reunion event? Know an Alumni, let them know about our NEW Alumni contact list.
Fill out the form on the CHS Foundation website to join our NEW email list. Join Alumni Contact List. Go Chiefs!!!
Put your name on the CHS Foundation Volunteer/Contact list!
CHS Foundation always welcomes willing helpers to contribute to our mission to Support All Things CHS. Add your name/email to our contact list today to hear about opportunities to help, meeting announcements, and join committees that are forming. There is such a variety of tasks to perform and ideas to share, from administrative and technical/web tasks, planning events, staff appreciation efforts, and cooking, to just showing up for event support, there’s something everyone can bring to the group. So put your name on our email contact list by clicking this link: Contact/Volunteer list with CHS Foundation
CHIEFTAIN PLEDGE
Please show your support for CHS, make a Chieftain Pledge donation today!
Visit CHSFoundation.info
Donate using a credit card or check! Choose your level of support, every donation matters.
⭐ Super Hero $1000+ ⭐ Hero $500+ ⭐ Champion $250+⭐
⭐ Supporter $100+ ⭐ CHS Ally $1 - $99 ⭐
Please visit our new Donor Honor Board on our website.
Chieftain Pledge Letter 2022 final.pdfTHANK YOU TO BUSINESSES FOR MAKING A PLEDGE
THANK YOU to the growing list of 2022-2023 Businesses that have made a Chieftain Pledge. Families, donate today to join the Donor Honor Board and share the Chieftain Pledge with your favorite local businesses! Ask your employer about donor matching.
SUPER HERO! Trisha A. Daly RE/MAX Associates!
Hero: Dan Diegos Euro Cafe and Pub- The Fulton Family, GM/Chef Ryan and of course our namesake Dan "Diego" Fulton, Class of 1997, Rest in Peace.
Supporters:
Dr. Anton Misleh DDS & Dr. Courtney Misleh DMD General Dentistry
Lotzof Orthodontics
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT CHS VIA THE CHS FOUNDATION
AMAZON SMILE Fundraiser! AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support CHS Foundation every time you shop, at no cost to you! Steps to support CHS foundation:
Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0551164 on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.
Log into your Amazon account
Select Clairemont High School Foundation Inc as your charity of choice
Start shopping! Amazon will show you how much you earned for CHS Foundation after every purchase. When you shop, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to CHS Foundation.
RITE AID Fundraiser! RXfundraising.com is another very simple and easy way to support CHS Foundation! Simply click on the link below and complete the form. Be sure to include your phone number associated with your Rite Aid Rewards. CHS Foundation earns funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. Most households have an average of seven prescriptions they fill monthly. CHS Foundation would receive $0.50 for each, so that’s $3.50 per house per month. With only 100 households that's $4200 annually a year! Please sign up today! Visit CHSFoundation.info for more details about this fundraiser.
Click the School Link to Enroll: support.rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS
FOLLOW CLAIREMONT HS
CHS ADMIN TEAM
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 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.
Class of 2023: Student & Family
College Information Presentation
College Information Presentation
On October 5th, CHS Counselors went over College Applications, Financial Aid, Xello, Scholarships, Post High school plans, etc with Class of 2023 parents/guardians. You can learn more via the presentation slides.
If you have any questions for our counselors please reach out to them.
Christian Ramirez - Counselor (A-Le) - cramirez2@sandi.net
Claudia Victorino - Head Counselor (Li-Z) - cvictorino@sandi.net
California Dream Act Application: Help Undocumented Students Safely Apply for College Financial Aid
Every year, thousands of students apply for financial aid as they consider their college, university, or training options after high school graduation. While this process is not always easy, it is a critically important one to help students access up to $20,000 in grant aid, depending on which institution they attend, to help pay for postsecondary education or training. Students from undocumented or immigrant backgrounds face additional challenges in this process given their status. However, California has made state financial aid available since 2013 through the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), a state-based application. It is available on the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Dream Act web page at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing. It allows undocumented students to receive state financial aid.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
SDUSD CURRENT ILLNESS PROTOCOL (2022-23)
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.
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.