Now that conservatory instruction for the 2020-2021 school year has concluded, students may leave campus once Block 6 ends each day, at 1:20 p.m., unless they are participating in a pre-scheduled event or rehearsal. Office hours are still in effect every Monday and Wednesday until 1:40 p.m., and students may choose to attend those, per usual, and then leave campus afterwards. |
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URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL AND TALK BACK |
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You’re invited to attend two upcoming unique and engaging virtual events! Please join us for CSArts-SGV’s All-School Musical, Urinetown: The Musical, premiering at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, May 8, AND stay tuned for the Virtual Director’s Talk Back with Director Jud Williford this coming Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m.! The talk back is presented by Encore and provides an opportunity to engage with conservatory directors while experiencing a sneak peek into the social and community-building benefits of an Encore membership. Click here to learn more about both of these exciting events.
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LIMITED YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE |
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Attention families! If you have not yet purchased a 2020-2021 yearbook and would still like to do so, please email Ms. Noh at jane.noh@sgv.csarts.net or have your student stop by her classroom as soon as possible. Limited quantities are available.
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SENIOR GRADUATION SLIDESHOW |
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Senior parents: Please be advised that the deadline to submit photos for inclusion in the Senior Graduation Slideshow is next Friday, May 14. Don’t miss out on this chance to share your senior’s baby picture at graduation! Please submit photos via this Google form.
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The senior panoramic photo has been scheduled to be taken on Monday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Duarte High School football stadium. ALL seniors are invited to attend, regardless of whether they are participating in virtual or hybrid instruction. Upon arrival, seniors will sign in and have their temperatures checked at the gate to the football stadium before entering. Students must wear face masks at all times and will be spaced out according to CDC guidelines in the stadium stands. Supervision will be in effect and administrators will be present. If a senior is unable to attend, we will work with our photographer to add in their school picture in a creative way.
Please click here to view the list of seniors who have already purchased a panoramic photo. No refunds will be issued. If you have not yet purchased the photo and would like to, envelopes with directions can be found at the front desk and will be available the day the photo is taken as well.
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Families of students who have signed up to take the upcoming AP exams have been receiving emails and updates from AP Coordinator Nicole Read. Please be sure to read those emails carefully for important directions regarding testing.
For those students taking their tests remotely from home (which is the vast majority of students this year), it is very important to be digitally prepared. Make sure you are ready by following along with this document, and then please double check against this checklist from College Board. On testing day, digital, at-home test-takers who begin their testing at 9 a.m. will be excused from attending school on campus or virtually to focus on taking their AP exams. Afternoon test-takers who begin their testing at 1 p.m. will be expected to attend their morning classes virtually. They will be excused from attending Block 6 in order to prepare for their AP exams. Our Attendance Office will clear all AP exam absences prior to testing.
For the small number of students testing on campus, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your exam is scheduled to begin at the exam room specified in the email you received. Please visit the bathroom, if needed, prior to arriving. Continue to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols and wear a mask while on campus.
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NEXT WEEK’S ON-CAMPUS MENU |
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We would like to remind you that breakfast and lunch are free for all students on campus. Prepackaged meals are available just outside the west entrance of the cafeteria, where food stations have been in the past, on tables supervised by our cafeteria team. Breakfast service starts at 8:20 a.m. and lunch service at 11:20 a.m. The menu is set with two options: a meat option and a vegetarian option.
Below, please find the on-campus menu for the week of Monday, May 10 through Thursday, May 13:
Monday, May 10
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, apple
Lunch: Pepperoni pizza OR cheese pizza, frozen fruit, carrots
Tuesday, May 11
Breakfast: Mini pancake, orange
Lunch: Mini corn dogs OR pretzel calzone, juice, tater tots
Wednesday, May 12
Breakfast: Cereal, crackers, banana
Lunch: Pepperoni bosco OR cheese pockets, fresh fruit, salad with cherry tomatoes
Thursday, May 13
Breakfast: Mini French toast, mixed fruit
Lunch: Baked chicken with roll OR grilled cheese sandwich, juice, corn
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FREE PRACTICE SAT/ACT EXAMS |
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CSArts-SGV is partnering with Revolution Prep to provide our students with the opportunity to practice taking college admissions exams for free, while remaining safely at home. A proctored practice exam is the best way to get a real-time snapshot of testing performance in order to create a testing plan and timeline.
Why take a practice exam? Although many colleges and universities are currently test optional, some students are pursuing SAT or ACT scores to strengthen their applications, to qualify for scholarships, and to understand their academic strengths and weaknesses. By taking a free Practice ACT and/or SAT exam, students can determine which exam(s) they are best suited for. Taking a mock exam is also a great way to determine if taking an official exam is right for you.
The free remote practice exams will be administered on Saturday, May 22 and Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You may choose to take either the Practice SAT or Practice ACT for each administration date. Please click here to register. The deadline to register is the Thursday prior to each exam date. Materials and instructions will be emailed to students 24 hours before the exams.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT IN SELECT CONSERVATORIES |
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Spread the word – we are still accepting applications to join the CSArts-SGV family beginning in the 2021-2022 school year! Now that the original conservatory selection deadline for applicants has passed, we are pleased to share that there is limited enrollment space available in the following grade levels and conservatories.
GRADE 9
Acting
Commercial Dance *
Classical & Contemporary Dance *
Instrumental Music: Guitar *
Instrumental Music: Strings & Orchestra *
Instrumental Music: Wind & Jazz Studies *
Musical Theatre
Production & Design
Vocal Arts
*minimum proficiency required
GRADES 7-8
All Conservatories *
*with the exception of Grade 8 Visual Arts
If you know a family or student who may be interested in applying, please encourage them to visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ApplyNow to learn more and to start the application process today.
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CSARTS ACADEMY IS READY FOR YOU |
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You can thrive artistically, academically, and creatively this summer with one or more of CSArts Academy’s incredible courses. We are ready for YOU! Click here to see how we’ve been preparing.
This summer, CSArts Academy is offering a wide variety of classes on both the CSArts-SGV and OCSA campuses, as well as virtually. There are courses designed for students of various ages, skill levels, and interests. Click here to browse our digital brochure, and be sure to register for classes before Monday, May 24 to take advantage of special early bird pricing. Don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in this unique and educational summertime experience!
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AP Testing: Friday, May 14 – Thursday, May 27
Prom: Saturday, May 15
Memorial Day (School Closed): Monday, May 31
Final Exams – 2nd Semester: Tuesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 3
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES |
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