Don’t forget – CSArts-SGV will be closed this coming Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Labor Day pays tribute to the immense contributions of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. We extend our sincere gratitude to American workers.
We hope you have a great long weekend and look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 7 after some well-earned relaxation!
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SOCIAL MEDIA & OUR CORE PILLARS |
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Over the past few weeks, members of our CSArts-SGV community have reported many concerning incidents involving student use of social media. Several student-created Instagram accounts promoting anonymous postings have been reported. These accounts are oftentimes referred to as “burn” or “tea” accounts. The purpose of these accounts is to share rumors or gossip about students or staff. Some accounts may start off as “crush” accounts where students can post about their desired relationships. These accounts and the use of fake or anonymous identities often result in posts that shame individual students and content that is hurtful and personal.
This behavior on social media is not representative of CSArts-SGV’s core cultural pillars, as our campus culture has always been based on inclusion and mutual respect. The use of social media to threaten, bully, harass, and/or disrupt school activities is a violation of California Education Code and is subject to assertive discipline procedures.
Moving forward, we ask that each of you, as members of our CSArts-SGV community, make a commitment to contributing to a positive, nurturing, and accepting environment for all of your peers, whether online or in person. We encourage families and students to monitor social media and report any concerns to school administration. Please be reminded that our Text-a-Tip Line (626.531.1271) is a tool to aid in anonymously reporting concerns or violations of school rules.
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In an effort to improve our overall campus security and promote effective health protocols, we have implemented measures to better regulate the number of adults and students gathering in the administrative offices. Please see the updated office procedures below:
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Attendance Office: Students and families should access our Attendance Office through the Attendance Window located in the front of the school (Central Avenue).
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Counseling & Health Offices: Students may access their counselors or school nurses by checking in at the front lobby desk.
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Administration Offices: An appointment with an administrator can be scheduled through a direct email or through Office Manager Christina Wu at christina.wu@sgv.csarts.net.
- All office visitors should first check in at the front lobby desk prior to entering the Administrative Offices, Counseling Offices, or Health Office.
We thank everyone in advance for helping to minimize the traffic in these administrative offices by observing these processes and procedures.
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Please remember that regular attendance is vital to a student’s success in school. A student who is frequently tardy or absent misses out on direct instruction and may see their grades suffer as a result. As our program is co-curricular, attendance in arts classes is just as important as attendance in academic classes.
To Report an Absence:
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The preferred means of reporting your child’s absence is via email to attendance@sgv.csarts.net prior to the start of the school day. Please put the student’s name in the subject line and the reason for absence in the body of the email.
- You may also call the automated attendance line before school starts at 657.321.4000 ext. 60400.
- All absences must be verified by a parent within 72 hours or the absence will become a truancy.
Early Release Request Policy:
Please plan ahead when requesting an early release. The most efficient way to ensure your child is released from class at the requested time is to notify the attendance clerk in advance.
Students may not be released 10 minutes early from any class as this constitutes a disruption of the learning environment, especially as vital information is usually disseminated at this critical time. Please wait until the end of the class period and make arrangements accordingly.
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LAST CHANCE FOR THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM |
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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.
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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YEARBOOK EARLY BIRD SALE ENDS MONDAY |
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Did you miss your chance to order a yearbook at On-Campus Registration? The early bird sale ends this coming Monday, September 6, and then prices will increase! If you haven’t yet done so, pre-order your yearbook online today on the Yearbook Order Center website. Senior ads, personalized metal name plates, and dust jackets are available on the Yearbook Order Center as well. A Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP) discount is available for yearbook purchases. Please contact Assistant Principal Nicole Read at nicole.read@sgv.csarts.net for more information.
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VIRTUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT |
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As a reminder, CSArts-SGV will be holding a Virtual Back-to-School Night this coming 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 academic 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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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 next 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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The Encore and President’s Circle Conservatory Challenge has begun! Become an Encore or President’s Circle member today and your child's conservatory could win a grant of $2,500 to support a master artist or an arts enrichment program of the conservatory director’s choice. The conservatory with the highest percentage of families who join Encore and President’s Circle combined by Wednesday, September 15 will win the challenge! To learn more about Encore and President’s Circle or to join today, click here.
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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 mylifetouch.com (use School ID EVTJXSNZB). Pictures and IDs will be distributed to students once the school receives them.
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Weekly COVID-19 testing is available to all faculty, staff, students, and families as an extra health and safety resource. The school offers free weekly COVID-19 testing clinics on the CSArts-SGV campus every Thursday, starting at 1:30 p.m. All clinics are drive-through-style (though walk-ups are welcome) and located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue.
Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment. Please note that the process to sign up for testing has changed from prior weeks, so please refer to the dashboard for the updated instructions.
As a reminder, all K-12 school employees and volunteers will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as mandated by the State of California. CSArts-SGV Administration is currently in the process of collecting this information from employees, school contractors, and volunteers to be in compliance prior to the deadline of Friday, October 15.
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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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CSARTS ACADEMY REGISTRATION CLOSING |
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Hurry, registration for CSArts Academy Fall 2021 classes ends this coming Monday, September 6. Saturday Series classes begin on Saturday, September 11 and are open to aspiring artists in the community, ages 8-15, of all levels. Register today for an arts experience unlike any other!
Before you register, be sure to browse our Fall 2021 Brochure of Classes to check out all of our impressive courses offered both virtually and in person on the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts! Please let family and friends who may be interested know about this exciting opportunity.
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Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 6
Weekly COVID-19 Testing Clinic: Thursday, September 9
Virtual Back-to-School Night (No Conservatory): Thursday, September 9
Picture Make-Up Day: Friday, September 17
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, September 24
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 9
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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