We hope that you had a restful and healthy break, and we are excited to welcome students back onto campus on Monday, January 10 for in-person academic and conservatory classes.
Please be aware that Monday, January 10 will be a Gold Day, meaning high school students will attend their Block 4, 5, and 6 academic classes. Spring conservatory schedules will be distributed during the academic day for both high school and middle school students.
We can’t wait to see you all in-person on Monday!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COVID-19 TEST KITS |
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Attention middle school families: Following our announcement yesterday regarding COVID-19 test distribution we have received questions regarding whether our middle school students are able to receive a free COVID-19 test from CSArts-SGV as well. We have been in communication with Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), and our middle school students are being included in the distribution plan of the DUSD academy where they receive their academic instruction. Each school in the state was only allotted the exact number of test kits to match the number of enrolled students at the school, therefore CSArts-SGV will not be able to provide test kits to middle school students. Please stay tuned for a communication from your DUSD academy regarding COVID-19 test distribution. |
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HIGH SCHOOL COVID-19 TEST KIT DISTRIBUTION |
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As previously announced, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has been working to provide rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits to all students statewide. CSArts-SGV has received enough tests from the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to distribute one free test kit to each high school student.
CSArts-SGV’s COVID-19 test kit distribution will take place:
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Friday, January 7 from 1-4 p.m.
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Saturday, January 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Today, Friday, January 7, the drive-through distribution will be held in the parking lot behind the school, using the entrance off of Highland Avenue. Tomorrow, Saturday, January 8, the drive-through distribution will be held in the front of the school, using the Central Avenue pick-up/drop-off area. Please see the Pick-Up/Drop-Off Map for reference.
Please bring either a student ID or a printout from Aeries with you to the drive-through to verify the identity of the high school student you are picking up a test for. The tests will only be distributed to the student, parent/guardian, or immediate family member. We ask that you please remain in your car and wear a mask at all times.
The intent of this distribution is to allow families to verify that their student is COVID-19 negative before returning to school for the start of the spring semester on Monday, January 10. We encourage you to wait until Sunday evening or Monday morning to use the COVID-19 test to ensure the most timely results prior to returning to school.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, we ask that you immediately fill out our COVID-19 Reporting Form. After filling out the form, students will be given instructions on how long to stay home from school depending on their vaccination status and other factors.
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UPDATES REGARDING COVID-19 |
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We want to thank our entire school community for their flexibility this week when updated public health guidance resulted in a campus-wide pivot to asynchronous learning. As you know the health and well-being of our CSArts-SGV community is always a top priority.
In response to the increase in COVID-19 positivity rates and changes to public health guidelines, CSArts-SGV has added the following to our previously communicated COVID-19 protocols:
- Self-screening procedures are publicly posted at the school’s entrances. Students, staff, and guests are expected to perform a self-screening prior to entering the campus. Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms should remain at home.
- An additional nurse station has been created to allow for assessment and treatment of individuals with COVID-19 symptoms separate from our regular health office.
- We have added a consulting nurse to our health office team.
- All CSArts-SGV employees are fully vaccinated or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.
- We have added 25 additional outdoor tables and benches to support flexible instructional and eating spaces.
- Students participating in groups that involve wind instruments are now required to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.
- All CSArts-SGV employees have been provided with upgraded masks in compliance with local public health orders. See the message below for details.
- Our maintenance team has increased their daily cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
- We have reviewed and updated our COVID-19 exposure and isolation protocols to align with the most recent recommendations from the CDC.
- We are distributing at-home antigen tests to all students and staff members. Please see above for a reminder of the distribution schedule for students.
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We have increased our weekly on-site COVID-19 testing from once a week to twice a week (Monday and Thursday) for the remainder of the month. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
As always, 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. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
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UPDATED FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS |
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Please be aware that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is now requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health has released updated masking requirements for the reopening of K-12 schools, which mandate the following:
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Students and staff are required to wear face coverings for all indoor and outdoor activities where physical distancing is not feasible, except while eating or drinking.
- Staff are required to wear upgraded surgical masks or higher-level PPE, which will be provided by the school. Double masking, with a cloth face covering over a surgical mask, is recommended for enhanced protection.
- Students are strongly recommended to wear non-cloth masks that are well-fitting, utilize a nose wire, and have multiple layers of non-woven material. The school will be providing surgical masks to students who are returning from required isolation due to COVID-19.
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FALL SEMESTER GRADES AVAILABLE |
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High School Families
Fall semester grades are available to students and parents in the Aeries portal starting today, Friday, January 7. There are a few grading delays that should be resolved by the end of the day, so if there is a grade or two missing, please check back. Students in our concurrent Citrus Community Class, CCC Psychology 101, will get directions for submitting their Wingspan grades in class next week.
Middle School Families
CSArts-SGV conservatory grades will soon be available in your DUSD Aeries portal for viewing. The Aeries portal at your academic institution will be the place to view your official transcript, which includes your academic and conservatory grades. We will post a reminder to Schoology when DUSD confirms that grades have been posted.
Aeries vs. Schoology
Please note that the Aeries portal provides students and their parents with progress and semester report card grades, including the Fall 2021 Semester grade report. A student’s official transcript is built over time, made up of semester grades. CSArts-SGV does not mail home grade reports, but they are viewable to high school parents and students on the Aeries portal. If you do not have an Aeries account or have forgotten your password, please contact CSArts-SGV Tech Support at techsupport@csarts.net for assistance.
Schoology, on the other hand, provides day-to-day and week-to-week assignments, updates, and grades. Please direct questions regarding grades to the specific teacher. Fall 2021 courses, with the exception of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, will be archived in Schoology on Sunday, January 9. Students' Spring 2022 courses are already in Schoology and active. If you have not signed up for Schoology, please contact Nicole Read at nicole.read@sgv.csarts.net to attain your parent access code. Instructions for creating a Schoology account are located on our website here.
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We are thrilled to announce that over Winter Break we were able to provide a new Chromebook cart for each of our classrooms! Additionally, as previously mentioned, we have added 25 outdoor tables that will serve as flexible spaces for students to utilize on campus. |
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CONSERVATORY GROUP PHOTO SCHEDULE |
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Conservatory group photos to commemorate the 2021-2022 school year are scheduled to be taken on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20 on the front steps of the Performing Arts Center (PAC). If students are absent, their name will be listed in the yearbook as ‘Not Pictured’ under the conservatory photo - no makeup photos will be taken. Please check the schedule for the dates and times each conservatory is scheduled to take a photo.
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SUPPORT OUR SENIORS PARENT GROUP |
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Attention Class of 2022 parents and all those who wish to support our incredible seniors: A new parent group called Support Our Seniors (SOS) has been created to assist the graduating seniors by raising funds for senior activities and purchases. If you are interested in joining SOS, please fill out this SOS Parent Volunteer Form to be added to our email list. Be sure to stay updated on all senior class-related information by viewing the Senior Information Page.
Our next SOS Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. The Zoom meeting ID number is 933 5684 5584, or click here to join the meeting on the scheduled date and time.
The next SOS fundraiser is planned for Pie Day, Monday, March 14. Please click here to sign up to volunteer or donate pies or other items.
Please see below for senior support resources:
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ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS POSTPONED |
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In light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, and out of an abundance of caution, the Annual Parent Meetings that were previously scheduled for next Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11 have been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciate your continued understanding and flexibility. School Administration will be working to reschedule these important meetings for later in the school year. Please stay tuned for future communications providing new dates and a link to RSVP. For questions, please contact Family Liaison Amanda Quinlan at 657.321.4000 ext. 60011 or amanda.quinlan@sgv.csarts.net.
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PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY |
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If you have not done so already, be sure to purchase your yearbook by this Sunday, January 9 to guarantee your copy! After this deadline, prices will go up and limited copies will be available. Please click here to reserve your yearbook, as well as to purchase optional personalized name plates. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), a discount is available for yearbooks.
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SENIOR ADS & SENIOR BABY PHOTOS |
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Attention Class of 2022 parents and students: The deadline to celebrate your senior’s hard work and success by purchasing a yearbook ad is this Sunday, January 9! Click here to design and purchase yours today. Designs must be submitted at the time of purchase – no exceptions.
Additionally, Sunday, January 9 is the final day to submit blast-from-the-past photos for use at graduation and for possible use in the yearbook. These photos will be shown for each senior as they go up to receive their diploma! If you have not yet done so, please upload one to two photos of your senior (from newborn to 5 years old) through this form. No naked baby pictures please.
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1st Semester Grade Reports Available Online: Friday, January 7
Conservatory Resumes for All Grades: Monday, January 10
MLK, Jr. Birthday (School Closed): Monday, January 17
Winter Formal: Saturday, February 5
Presidents’ Day (School Closed): Friday, February 11 & Monday, February 21
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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