Beginning on Thursday, August 26, weekly COVID-19 testing will be available to all faculty and staff, as well as to students and families as an extra health and safety resource. Going forward, the school will offer free weekly COVID-19 testing clinics on the CSArts-SGV campus every Thursday, starting at 1:30 p.m. All clinics will be drive-through-style (though walk-ups are welcome) and located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue.
To register for testing, please follow the process that was previously shared via email. Click here to review that communication.
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EMERGENCY DRILLS & PROCEDURES |
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Please be informed that an evacuation drill will be held on Wednesday, September 1, just following Block 5. There will be a slightly modified schedule on that day, wherein each academic block and break will be five minutes shorter to minimize any interruptions to instruction. There will be a safety-themed morning announcement and another broadcast just before the drill to ensure that our school community is prepared.
A second evacuation drill will take place at the conclusion of conservatory on Wednesday, September 8 to ensure that students and staff are prepared for an emergency during both the academic day and conservatory classes.
To review our emergency procedures, please visit the School Safety resource folder in either the "CSArts Students 9-12" or "Middle School CSArts Students" groups on Schoology. For quick access, click here to view the CSArts-SGV Emergency Manual.
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VIRTUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT |
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We are pleased to invite you to CSArts-SGV’s Virtual Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 9! On that date, families will receive an email with links to pre-recorded presentations from their student’s CSArts-SGV teachers. We invite you to take the time to learn about the exciting educational experiences taking place in our classes this year, all from the comfort of your home! We believe this is an important opportunity for you to get to know your student’s teachers and receive an overview of the requirements and expectations of their courses.
If you have specific questions for your student’s teachers that were not answered through the presentations, you may join teachers’ and/or conservatory directors’ virtual office hours for interactive conversations on Monday, September 13 or Tuesday, September 14. Office hours will be held from 2:10-2:35 p.m.
Please note, middle school students may be invited to additional Back-to-School Night activities through their Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) Academies.
There will be no conservatory classes on Thursday, September 9, due to Virtual Back-to-School Night.
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DROP-OFF & PICK-UP REMINDERS |
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We need the support of all drivers to maintain safe and orderly drop-off and pick-up protocols. When dropping off or picking up your student, please pay attention to the directions given by administration, campus security, city crossing guards, and law enforcement officials, and make sure you observe all traffic laws. Here are a few specific instructions to aid in the process:
- For drop-off and pick-up on Central Avenue (front of school):
- The Central Avenue drop-off and pick-up is less congested and allows for faster drop-off and pick-up. We encourage families to use this area whenever possible.
- Students need to be dropped off and picked up on the school side of the street. Students are not permitted to cross mid-street on Central Avenue.
- The driveway located in the front of the school is reserved for truck deliveries only and should not be used for student drop-off or pick-up.
- For drop-off and pick-up in the Highland Avenue parking lot (back of school):
- When entering from Highland Avenue, drivers must not block driveways or park in the spaces of neighboring residents.
- Only right turns are permitted coming into and leaving the parking lot.
- Parking is reserved for staff, student drivers, and visitors entering the campus. Therefore, drivers should not enter or use the middle parking lanes to drop off or pick up students. Please follow the established routes at all times.
- Expect longer wait times at the Highland lot; please consider using Central Avenue whenever possible.
Please click here to review our Pick-Up/Drop-Off Map. Thank you!
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The Professional Mentorship Program pairs current juniors — and seniors for this year only — with professional mentors in their selected areas of interest. This program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain exposure to real-world career paths, get hands-on experience, and make connections with business professionals.
Interested juniors and seniors should complete the Mentorship Program Interest Form and email the completed form to familyactionnetwork@sgv.csarts.net by Friday, September 3. Selected students will be matched with a CSArts-SGV Board member, alumni, current or alumni parent, or other professional from the CSArts-SGV community. Mentors will share their experiences, help explore career options, and give advice about college and/or professional development after high school. Participants will be able to “test-drive” a career of interest, receive valuable information about the realities associated with a chosen profession, and benefit from the guidance of a caring adult outside the family and school structure.
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SCHOOL PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY |
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Attention students or staff members who were unable to take their pictures during On-Campus Registration: School Picture Make-Up Day will be on Friday, September 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.
If your child already took their picture and you have yet to submit an order to purchase photos, you can do so by visiting www.mylifetouch.com (use School ID EVTJXSNZB). Pictures and IDs will be distributed to students once the school receives them.
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Attention all sophomore and junior families: It is recommended that all students in grades 10 and 11 take both of the practice college entrance exams, the PSAT (practice for the SAT) and the Pre-ACT (practice for the ACT), in order to discover which test they prefer. The PSAT and Pre-ACT are being offered on the CSArts-SGV campus on the following dates:
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PSAT: Saturday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Pre-ACT: Saturday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you wish to register for the PSAT and/or Pre-ACT, please do so on MySchoolBucks by Friday, September 10.
At this time, the UC and CSU systems do not require college entrance exams, but there are some private colleges and out-of-state colleges that still recommend submitting test scores for college admissions.
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CSArts-SGV utilizes a confidential reporting system for students, staff, and parents to communicate concerning, suspicious, or dangerous behavior or activities. The CSArts-SGV Text-a-Tip number is 240.847.4483.
All messages sent to the Text-a-Tip line are received by the CSArts-SGV Administrative Team, reviewed, and evaluated for additional investigation. Individuals who report information on the Text-a-Tip line may be asked to provide additional information or speak directly with school officials based on the nature or severity of the information provided.
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REQUESTS FOR 2020-2021 GRADE CHANGES |
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We would like to remind families of students in grades 10-12 that, in response to the recently passed Assembly Bill 104, a process has been created for students to request that high school grades earned during the 2020-2021 school year be changed from letter grades to Pass or No Pass marks. This process applies only to students who attended high school during the 2020-2021 school year.
If you choose to make this request, please use the California Department of Education (CDE) form and submit it to your school counselor using their email below. All requests must be submitted by Monday, August 30 at 11:59 p.m. Please be aware that no extension will be granted beyond this due date.
Directory of Student Counselors:
For more information, please read this notification letter, which explains this process and the reasons why a student might consider making this request, along with the implications for college admissions.
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All of CSArts-SGV’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. The COVID-19 dashboard will be updated regularly to help keep our community informed of positivity rates at our school. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
As a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens, please click here.
CSArts-SGV’s policies and procedures have been developed, and will continue to be updated, based on the most recent state health guidelines, as established by California Safe Schools For All. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION |
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As the new school year gets underway, we would like to remind families about the Foundation’s parent membership groups, which offer parents the opportunity to get more involved, connect with other CSArts-SGV families, and help support the school.
ENCORE is a social membership group for parents who are excited to get to know other families by attending fun events throughout the year. For more information and to view all Encore membership details, please click here.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE is a parent leadership network dedicated to helping shape the future of CSArts-SGV. All President's Circle members also receive a complimentary Encore membership at the Maestro level. For more details and to add your voice to President's Circle, please click here.
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Family Action Network (FAN) provides an opportunity for parents and family members to stay connected to what's happening at CSArts-SGV, while maximizing the school experience for all CSArts-SGV students. The mission of FAN is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities; support the school in enhancing students' academic, artistic, physical, and emotional growth; and help CSArts-SGV parents and family members to stay involved through an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative community.
There are already a number of parent volunteer opportunities posted on the FAN website. Click here to see what’s coming up for FAN and to join today!
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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING |
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This year’s performance programs will once again be printed for live performances! If you plan to sell or purchase advertising space in our programs, please remember that the due date for ad forms, artwork, and payment is Tuesday, August 31. Detailed information can be found on our website at www.sgv.csarts.net/Advertising.
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SIGN UP FOR FUN FALL COURSES |
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Calling all aspiring artists! Now is the time to register for CSArts Academy’s Fall 2021 session. CSArts Academy invites students from throughout the community to experience a variety of arts disciplines through unique classes, offered both virtually and in person. This fall, in-person classes are available on Saturday mornings from the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts, but members of our CSArts-SGV family are more than welcome to participate!
Browse the Fall 2021 Brochure of Classes to check out all of the impressive courses and register today to join in on eight Saturdays full of fun and imagination! Be sure to let family and friends who may be interested know about this exciting arts opportunity.
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Weekly COVID-19 Testing Clinic Begins: Thursday, August 26
Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 6
Virtual Back-to-School Night (No Conservatory): Thursday, September 9
Picture Make-Up Day: Friday, September 17
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, September 24
PSAT: Saturday, October 16
Pre-ACT: Saturday, November 6
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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