Please be aware that CSArts-SGV will be closed this Monday, October 11, and there will be no academic or conservatory instruction. Middle school families should note, however, that Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) Academies will still be in session on Monday. Thank you and enjoy your long weekend, high school students!
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COVID-19 TESTING IMPORTANT UPDATES |
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Weekly COVID-19 testing will continue to be available to all faculty, staff, students, and families as an extra health and safety resource; however, we have recently changed vendors for this service. As a result, all members of the CSArts-SGV community will need to re-register for testing if they have not done so already. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register with our new vendor. After this one-time registration, no appointments will be necessary to take advantage of this service.
With this move to a new vendor, the day of the weekly COVID-19 testing clinic is changing to Mondays at 1:30 p.m. going forward. The drive-through clinics will still be located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue. Walk-ups are welcome. Please be aware that, due to the school closure this Monday, October 11, next week’s testing will take place on Tuesday, October 12 instead.
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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PAINTED PUMPKIN AUCTION COMING SOON |
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Decorate your home with a hand-painted pumpkin this fall! You’re invited to participate in the Visual Arts Conservatory’s Annual Painted Pumpkin Auction, which will begin next Wednesday, October 13. Plan a visit to the CSArts-SGV front lobby to view all the incredible pumpkins created by Visual Arts students in a variety of styles. Whether you prefer scary, cute, silly, or over-the-top creative, there is sure to be a pumpkin for everyone!
Bidding will take place online through our silent auction website starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13. The auction will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 21. The link to the auction site will be shared on social media, in next week’s Weekly Wrap, and via QR code available in the front lobby. If you are a winner, your pumpkin will be available for pick-up from the CSArts-SGV campus just in time for the holiday festivities (winners will receive an email with specific instructions). Get ready to take a walk through the pumpkin patch next week so you don’t miss out on the fun!
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LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FOR SALE |
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CSArts-SGV license plate frames are back! Support the Visual Arts Conservatory when you get yours today. They are available for purchase for $25 while supplies last. There is no limit on quantity per family. Please bring cash or check (payable to “CSArts-SGV Visual Arts”) to the front desk to pick yours up. |
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Attention students who registered for the PSAT scheduled for next Saturday, October 16: Please be aware of the following reminders. Be sure to arrive on campus by 8 a.m. to give yourself time to locate your room and check in. The test will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run for about four hours, so please plan to be picked up after 12:30 p.m.
Students should ONLY bring the following items with them to the PSAT:
- Two No. 2 pencils
- An approved calculator
- Student ID card
- Water
- Snack(s)
- Sweater/sweatshirt (dress in layers in case the classroom is cold in the morning)
Don’t forget to get plenty of sleep the night before. Happy testing!
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM PURCHASING |
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2022 AP exams are scheduled to be administered over two weeks in May: Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6 and Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13. You may find the full AP testing schedule here. All students currently enrolled in an AP class at CSArts-SGV are eligible to take the corresponding AP exam. Students are encouraged to register and pay only for those exams they are committed to taking.
Purchasing an Exam
Students wishing to take one or more AP exams this year should pay for the exam(s) through the MySchoolBucks account that they set up during Online Registration. The exam fee established by College Board for each test is $96. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), the fee is $64 per test. When ordering exams, we highly encourage both student and parent to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print and save your emailed receipt of payment for your records, as students may need it for future reference or refunds.
The deadline for purchasing AP exams is Friday, October 22 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information on AP exam purchasing and registration, please click here.
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FREE SAT/ACT PRACTICE EXAMS |
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Revolution Prep is offering CSArts-SGV students free online practice exams to help prepare for the SAT and ACT! There is still time to register for the free ACT practice exam on Saturday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please click here. In addition, there are free self-proctored SAT and ACT practice exams available that students can download and take at their convenience.
At this time, the UC and CSU systems do not require college entrance exams; however, 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 has partnered with Shmoop, a great educational resource that offers free test prep materials for all students. These materials are available for the SAT, the ACT, AP exams in all subjects, and more! Please click here or use the QR code below to learn more.
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CSArts-SGV is excited to be hiring a new part-time Office Assistant, responsible for supporting the Administrative Team in the areas of front desk reception, textbooks, attendance records, data reporting, and general clerical duties. Please pass this information along to anyone who you think may be a great fit for our awesome CSArts-SGV culture!
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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 is 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.
We will continue to update the CSArts-SGV community as we monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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High School Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 9
School Closed, DUSD in Session: Monday, October 11
Weekly COVID-19 Testing Clinic: Tuesday, October 12
No Conservatory, DUSD Band Festival: Thursday, November 4
Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, November 5
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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