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PSAT/SAT Registration for 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade |
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SRVUSD is hosting the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT this fall. The SAT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12th. Schools will remain on a regular schedule and students will be released from class and pulled to testing locations on campus to complete the test. The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th with testing locations at each High School. Students will take the test at their High School of enrollment. Further information regarding each test day schedule will be forthcoming.
SAT (Wednesday, October 12th)
Available to Grade 12; and Grade 11 with counseling clearance
Deadline to submit accommodations request to CollegeBoard August 23rd ****NOT DONE BY THE SCHOOL*****
College Board no longer offers SAT with essay
PSAT (Saturday, October 15)
Available to Grades 10 & 11
No cost to families
Deadline to submit accommodations request to CollegeBoard August 23rd
Students with Accomodations: Please review this slide deck for information pertaining to requesting accommodations for testing. For general/information questions related to the SAT or PSAT/NMSQT please visit the College Board.
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Thank You Textbook Volunteers! |
A big thank you of gratitude to our parent volunteers, that took the opportunity in the first week of school, and help the textbook coordinator hand out course material to ALL our students.
Thank you, Christine, Jessie, Maria, Lei, Gita, Ni, Cheryl, Eileen, Susan, Lori, Richa, Shree, Aruna, Andrew, Sri, Dolores, Reina, Heather O., Heather R., Angie, and Kellee.
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During the first week of school Boosters & PTSA organized two welcome coffees, that were both very well attended. I was very happy to see so many familiar AND new faces and notice the hopeful spirit of a fresh start. Us parents appreciate the extra time both the principal and the Assistant Principals spent with us socializing. If you did not manage to make it to the coffee and have a case of FOMO, we hope to see you at the PTSA meeting on 8/16 at 6pm or the Principal Coffee on 9/1 at 9am. Thank you, Rema and Gunpreet for arranging the Coffee. |
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If you have not had a chance to do so, please visit the school's Future Fund registration page. This is where you can make purchases (PE uniforms, ASB packages, etc), join the PTA, sign participation waivers, and make essential donations to support our school and all of our booster organizations.
Thank you for your support and school spirit!
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If students purchased an ASB package AFTER August 8, then their ID will not print 'ASB' on it.
Please tell students to be patient, a new ID card will be re-printed for them and distributed in a week or so.
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Child Nutrition is serving free Breakfast and Lunch to all students this year. We ask that the students bring their student ID. Students will no longer be able to access the front of the school parking lot to retrieve Door Dash food deliveries during the school day. If students do not plan to take advantage of the free lunches, they are encouraged to pack their lunch. |
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2022-2023 Student Handbook |
Everyone is encouraged to review Cal High's student handbook for the 2022-2023 school year. |
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Keep in mind that the entire student body starts school at the same time (8:30am) this year. There will be additional traffic so plan accordingly and leave yourself plenty of time to get to class on time! Please watch this video explaining the NEW Drop-off and Pick-up procedures.
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The best way to stay connected to all things Cal High related is to follow us on Instagram at the handles below!
- CAL HIGH: @calhighgrizzlies
- CLASS of 2023: @calhigh_23
- CLASS of 2024: @calhigh2024
- CLASS of 2025: @calhigh25
- CLASS of 2026 @calhigh26
- SPIRIT: @calhighspirit
- RALLY and LTA: @calhighrallylta
- CULTURE AND CLIMATE: @chs_cultureandclimate
- PTSA: @calhighptsa
- @CalHighCounseling
- @CalHighWellness
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Welcome Back to school, Cal High Community!
The first few weeks of school are filled with questions and answers. Please feel free to reach out to me, THE ADMIN, or any of the booster presidents with your feedback and remarks. We would love for you to show your support and become a member of the PTSA.
I also welcome you to the first General Association meeting of the School year, where we will have Mr.Ball, the new principal, introduce himself, the plans for the Grizzlies and the assistant principal team.
Go Grizzlies!
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- Tuesday, August 16, 2022
- 6:00 pm Cal High Library live and Virtual after registration
- Speaker: Principal Demetrius Ball and his Assistant Principal leadership team
If planning to attend virtually, register in advance for this meeting.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Pre-registration for Virtual attendance closes Sunday 11pm. Due to space limitation and late registration request, there is no guarantee that you will be able to join, but we will do our best to include everyone. Because of logistics, questions can only be asked by chat.
Save the Date: Cal High PTSA Association September Meeting
- Monday, September 12, 2022
- Speaker: Introduction of New Teachers and Staff
- 6:00-8:00 pm Live in the Cal High Library and Virtual zoom meeting
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2022-2023 Art Reflections |
This year's theme is:
SHOW YOUR VOICE
The Reflections Art Program is a national program that celebrates art and creativity in our children. It is the perfect opportunity for students, K - 12, to express themselves artistically. Whether by visual art, film, or dance, Reflections is the chance to show your artistic side.
Melanie James
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The Run For Education - October 8-9, 2022
The biggest family event of the year is returning to San Ramon Valley on
October 8th & 9th, 2022! The Run for Education is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning 39 years and is the primary fundraising activity for the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF), a non-profit organization that supports and promotes education in partnership with the San Ramon
Valley Unified School District.
Once again this year’s event will be featured in the heart of Bishop Ranch next to San Ramon’s City Center. Race day on Sunday includes a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon. The 10K starts at Charlotte Wood Middle School (600 El Capitan Drive,
Danville).
The Run for Education includes events for the youngest runners ages 2-6, The Mini Run! We also have the Friendship Run, for students with special needs and their supporters. These events take place on Saturday, October 8th during our Expo for Education at BR 2700, adjacent to City Center.
The Run for Education, as part of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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We would love to see your support of the Cal High PTSA by becoming a member. This can be done on the Future fund registration platform, and also by sending us a check. Parent membership is $16, Students $10 and Cal High Teachers/Staff $8. Donations to PTSA can also be done by check if you want to avoid the platform fee of FF. The check can be send to the PTSA mailbox in school, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon 94583. We truly appreciate your support and time. |
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Cal High PTSA Open Positions |
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The PTSA has several open volunteer positions. Please help us fill roles such as 2nd Legislation VP, Sister school, HSA, Run for Education, or assisting Social Media, Reflections and Memory Brick, with your own talents or encourage a friend to serve in a PTSA position. Contact Margret Roobol-Boza for more information.
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Fall Sports at Cal High:
Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Women's Golf, Song, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Waterpolo, and Men's Waterpolo.
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Friday, August 19th, our Grizzlies host their first football scrimmage of the year!
Adults and Student tickets are $5
Children accompanied by an adult are Free entry.
Booster Pass or ASB sticker are Free entry.
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California High Ed Fund/Academic Boosters |
Message from the Cal High Ed Fund/Academic Boosters President:
Dear Cal High Families,
The purpose of the California High School Education Fund/Academic Boosters is to raise money to enhance learning at California High School.
Our fundraising activities are managed by Cal High Parents and we support all students, at all grade levels, and at all levels of academic performance.
Donating to the CHS Academic Boosters can help provide some budget certainty for the school who depend on us for additional teacher positions to help expand classes with high demand and offer specialty classes that might otherwise have low enrollment.
Your contribution directly supports many other programs at Cal High!
Thank you so much for supporting excellence in education at Cal High!
Upcoming Booster/Parent Meeting:
·Monday August 29th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Zoom
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Cal High Athletic Boosters |
Snack Shack Sign Ups
The Grizzly Grill will soon be open for business and we need YOUR help. Parent volunteers are needed to staff the snack shack at the home JV & Varsity football games. This is a great opportunity to raise additional funds for your sports team as each volunteer will earn money for their team for each shift worked. Please sign up here: 2022 Grizzly Grill Volunteer Sign Ups
1st CAB Meeting
The first CAB meeting will be held on Monday, August 29 at 7pm via Google Meet. We are looking forward to kicking off this school year and encourage everyone to join us!
August CAB Meeting
Monday, August 29 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
Google Meet joining info:
Or dial: (US) +1 254-859-0346 PIN: 297 712 920#
We are Social:
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Whether you are a returning family or a welcomed new addition to the Cal High Drama program, we hope you will participate in Drama Boosters!
Becoming a Drama Boosters member is easy! Sign up for a Family Membership during online registration. Your membership contribution allows two adults from your student's household to attend and vote at all of our Drama Booster meetings. The funds we raise through fall registration will directly benefit your students and their experience in the Cal High Drama program this 2022-23 school year! In fact, due in large part to the contributions from past Drama Booster members, we recently completed the substantial refurbishment of our theater sound system, which will enhance the drama experience for all our students and future audiences of adoring fans!
Please Save the Dates:
1. Pizza and Pool Party – Parents and students, come meet your fellow thespians at this informal meet and greet! Wednesday, August 24th from 5 – 7pm at 2951 Morgan Drive, San Ramon.
2. Drama Boosters Meeting – Please join us for our first official Drama Boosters meeting. Thursday, September 1st at 7pm in room FA 106 (Ms. Woods’ classroom at Cal High).
Thank you in advance for your support as we enter this upcoming year. We can’t wait to meet you! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at grizzlydramaboosters@gmail.com.
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Instrumental Music Boosters |
CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.
Next Event!
Instrument Petting Zoo - Wednesday, August 17, 6-8pm
Booster/Parent Meetings - 7pm in Band Room
Next one is August 18
Usually every 3rd Thursday of the month
These Booster Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about the details of the Boosters' activities or about the wide array of opportunities to help the Instrumental Music Program.
Booster Events - save these dates:
August 25 @ Mendocino Farms–Online orders only. Order here.
Use code: CALHIGH825 when placing your order. Our program will earn 20% of the proceeds!
Sept 1 - Snapraise! Launch
Sept 27 @ MOD pizza
October 29 - Pancake Breakfast
Instrumental Music Performances
Sept 24 - Bandapalooza!
Oct 7 - Homecoming Parade
Oct 11 - Fall Orchestra Concert
Oct 13 - Fall Band Concert
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All Senior Portraits must be Scheduled and taken no later than Saturday, November 5th, 2022. You can schedule your portraits through Studio One by making your appointment now, call 925-361-0430. http://www.studio1experience.com/ Remember appointments fill up fast and November 5th will be here before you know it, so book your appointment as soon as possible!!!
To expedite the process of taking your portrait, please fill out this optional senior portrait personal information form with your contact information. SRVUSD respects your privacy, so they do not provide Studio One Photography with your contact information. This form serves the purpose of allowing you the opportunity to provide Studio One Photography with your contact information. Doing so will allow them to contact you regarding scheduling, viewing, and ordering senior portraits, and will also allow you to easily schedule and manage your appointment through their online portal. This cannot be done if they do not have your contact information. Completing it and providing Studio One Photography with your contact information will help make your senior portrait process easier and will make sure you are informed along the way.
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The Zen Den (Wellness Center) is first and foremost a calming space for the Cal High student and faculty to use during the school day. Most students come for short "reset" breaks (about 15 minutes), with permission from their teacher, and then return to class. In addition to the short unplug/reset breaks, students sometimes need additional support. Those who need additional support may receive individual and confidential brief counseling with on-site counseling support and/or may participate in a variety of therapeutic group workshops and/or structured activities. We open each school day at 8:15 am and close shortly after the end of 5/6 period each day. We also have resources and tools available on our website and regular updates on Instagram & Twitter: Instagram & Twitter: @calhighwellness
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NDC Courses Posted On CHS Transcript |
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Summer courses
Seniors: by September 15th
Juniors: by October 15th
Sophomores: by November 15th
Freshmen: by December 15th
The next deadline to submit the summer NDC for credits is September 13th. Please know late submissions will not be accepted.
– Please follow these 2 steps- if the NDC credits are to be transferred on the CHS transcript
1. Submit this Application to Place Credit form, after the student has completed the course. (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)
Upload the completed form, signed by both - the student and parent(s).
Section 4, Question 3 of the Google form is where you need to upload the signed form.
CHS transcript will be updated once this form is received.
2. Submit the Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar’s office by the deadline. (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted)
Transcripts can be sent to me via fax, email or by postal mail.
Check here to see if your NDC Transcript grade has been added to Cal High transcript.
The deadlines to submit the NDC transcripts are given below. Transcripts will not be accepted after the deadlines.
Next Deadlines
By Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - for students wishing to put a Summer, 2022 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
By Friday, January 20, 2023 - for students wishing to put a Fall, 2022 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
By Friday, May 19, 2023 - for students wishing to put a Spring, 2023 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
More information is available on the Registrar’s Website.
Vinita Battu - Registrar
California High School
Phone: (925) 803-3214
Fax: (925) 828-1054
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Education Benefits Form (Meal Application) |
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For benefits, discounts, and more funds for SRVUSD students, submit a Meal Application.
What is the purpose of this form/application now that all meals are provided free of charge?
The form is still used for multiple reasons and provides multiple benefits to families. For qualifying households, it provides additional benefits such:
- P-EBT (additional money for families to purchase food)
- Fee waivers for SAT, ACT & AP tests, and college applications
- Discounted utility such as internet and cable
- Discounted price of $100 on a TRAFFIX annual bus pass
- Voucher for free after-school extended learning opportunities for TK-6th graders
By submitting the form, you are supporting our efforts to provide better services to students, more than just school meals. Federal, local, and private grant funding is based on the number of eligible forms we collect. Submitting the form helps provide classroom funding at your school.
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Thank you for your understanding and patience while we update the new Cal High Website. The district has moved all schools to a new fresh and easy to navigate platform, and admin/booster/ptsa editors just completed the instruction. Consider many pages still under construction in the coming weeks.
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Bear Facts Weekly Newsletter |
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Support our Cal High Teachers and Staff - Donors Choose! |
Teachers and staff are working hard to make learning more engaging, but some could use your support. Go to DonorsChoose to contribute to help our Grizzly heroes.
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When you shop on Amazon (smile.amazon.com), please use THIS LINK to support Cal High PTSA. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your order to CHS PTSA.
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Bear Facts is the weekly newsletter published by Cal High PTSA with articles submitted by SRVUSD, Cal High staff/organizations, and PTSA.
to share news with the Cal High Community.
No advertisements are allowed.
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