School Week-at-a-Glance
August 28 - September 2, 2023
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, August 28
Mesa Courses Start
Tuesday, August 29
Wednesday, August 30
Senior Sunrise at Mt. Soledad (6:15 am)
Thursday, August 31
Friday, September 1
Saturday, September 2
SCHOOL INFO & SHOUT OUTS
Thanks ASB for the 1st Week Pep Rally!
Our 9th graders and students new to CHS had their first CHS Pep Rally experience in the CHS Gym. It was packed wall to wall. The energy was amazing and the games were exciting.
Huge thanks to all of the members of ASB that spent their last few weeks of summer on campus supporting Back to School Prep Days, the Freshman Welcome Event, and organizing the 1st Week Pep Rally. Your preparation, organization, and engagement make Clairemont HS the welcoming and supportive school that it is. Thank you!
Senior Parking Spots Selected
& Painting Begins
& Painting Begins
All Senior Parking Spots have been purchased. Senior with spots have begun painting. The designated Senior Parking Spots are for the seniors that have purchased the spot to park during the academic school day (8:00am-3:40pm) until June of 2024. See the map to get an understanding of where the Senior Parking Spots are. Please find a non-Senior spot to park in.
Follow CHS Class of 2024 Instagram
Seniors and parents of Seniors, to learn about upcoming events like the Senior Sunrise, follow the CHS Class of 2024 on Instagram at classof2024_chs.
Start or Renew a Club
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.
How Do You Start a New Club?
Here is what you will need:
1 - A name, a common interest that brings people together (i.e. chess club, drama club, boys’ basketball).
2 - A certificated faculty member (teacher) on campus to be your advisor.
3 - Club officers: President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary.
4 - An established time & meeting place.
Club Creation
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.
Meet Our New Counselor
Mrs. MacMaster
Mrs. MacMaster
My name is Kristen MacMaster and I am Clairemont High School's new counselor! I graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University where I was a track and field student athlete, then went on to complete my Master's degree and school counseling credential there as well. My husband and I, along with our son and daughter, live in Clairemont and enjoy going to the beach, watching Padres games, hiking, traveling, and trying new food spots in San Diego. This year I will be opening the first Wellness Center on campus at CHS, providing a space where students can access a calm space to reset and seek resources for their physical and social-emotional health. I look forward to meeting you and serving this wonderful community!
Clairemont High Athletic Event Entry Policy.pdfDue to health and safety concerns, all dogs are prohibited on school grounds, both during and after school hours, unless needed for an approved instructional program under the strict control of qualified instructors or handlers, or service animals for students and/or adults with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 28 CFR Part 35, and applicable California law subject to the rules and procedures described below and in Administrative Regulation 6163.21.
6163.2 AR Animals at School.pdfSideline & Competition Cheer Tryouts
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
SD Unified Student Engagement Site
Is Live!
Is Live!
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 CHS FOUNDATION
TWO Restaurant Fundraisers!
Thursday, August 31
4:30-7:30pm @ Isa.Bella
4:30-7:30pm @ Isa.Bella
JOIN US FOR DINNER at Isa.Bella in Clairemont Square
Dine in or order takeout & we'll donate 15% of all sales back to CHS Foundation
Not Valid for delivery. Be sure to mention CHS Foundation
Order: (858) 270-1798 Visit: www.isabellapizzeria.com
Thursday, September 14
ALL DAY 10am to 10:30pm @ Panda Express
ALL DAY 10am to 10:30pm @ Panda Express
Dining ALL DAY at Panda Express 5407 Balboa Ave
20% of event sales will be donated
Order Online or In Person, see flier for details
CHS Home Football Games, visit the CHS Foundation Booth for “Fan Fans”!
Stop by the Foundation table at home football games after you support both the Senior Class sponsored tailgate and the snack bar this year, we’d love to see you! “Fan Fans” are here!!! For a $2 donation, pick one up to show your school spirit and root on the Chieftains. Look for “fan fans” at a home game for your sport soon.
Fan Fans are 3-in-1 Spirit Gear; CHS spirit sign, fan / sun blocker and noise maker!
Fall Mixer & Silent Auction
Tuesday, Sept 26 (6pm-Close)
Tuesday, Sept 26 (6pm-Close)
The Fall Mixer is an adult fundraiser to help raise money, bring our CHS Tribe together as a community and have some fun. Join us at Fast Times! Mention CHS and 20% of your tab is donated back to us.
Teams/Clubs/ASB, this is a fundraising opportunity for you!! Put together an auction basket for this event and keep 100% of the winning bid. Questions or info about entering a basket, email us at ClairemontHSF@gmail.com.
Ongoing Rite Aid Fundraiser; Store and Pharmacy purchases qualify!
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.
Click the School Link to Enroll:
support.rxfundraising.com/ClairemontHS
CHS Foundation earns funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. Visit CHSFoundation.info for more details about this fundraiser.
Fundraising Opportunity!
Silent Auction Basket
Silent Auction Basket
Attention Team Parents, Advisors, Coaches, Student Leaders, here is a way to fundraise. Enter a silent auction basket, advertise it, get people to the event to bid, and receive the benefits! Email ClairemontHSF@gmail.com for more info.
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.
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
New Mental Health Resources One Pager (Scroll of Translations)
Clairemont - Translation Mental Health One Pager.pdfClairemont Community Resource
List / Map
List / Map
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
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.
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.
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
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.