RSVP FOR ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS

Attention parents/guardians of students in grades 7-11: CSArts-SGV’s Annual Parent Meetings for the 2023-2024 school year will take place in May! Please click here to RSVP at your earliest convenience for one of these mandatory meetings, which will be held in person on the CSArts-SGV campus on Monday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please remember that at least one parent/guardian from each family is required to attend this meeting once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process. 

At this meeting, school leadership and conservatory directors will provide an overview of schoolwide and conservatory-specific goals for 2023-2024, as well as share about the importance of supporting your child’s arts conservatory experience at CSArts-SGV. This year's meetings will also feature a brand-new participation challenge that could result in additional funds for your child's conservatory. We can’t wait to see you!

COVID-19 TEST KITS

The health and safety of our students, staff, and community remain at the forefront of CSArts-SGV’s efforts. To ensure a safe school environment, CSArts-SGV continues to follow the health guidance from the Los Angeles County Office of Education and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. As part of this guidance, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests will be distributed next week for all CSArts-SGV students and staff to use prior to their return from Spring Break.

Please use your COVID-19 test on Sunday, April 9. If your test result is negative, return to school as planned on Monday, April 10. If your test result is positive, fill out the COVID-19 Reporting Form and a school nurse will be in contact to provide direction regarding quarantine procedures and to discuss further protocols before you may return to school.

PARENT COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Parents and guardians, if you are available, please join us in the CSArts-SGV Cafeteria on Monday, March 27 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation with Principal Dr. Greg Endelman. Please RSVP here, so we can make sure to provide enough coffee and pastries for all attendees!

WALKING SAFETY ASSESSMENT NEXT WEDNESDAY

Calling available parents/guardians and staff: Interested in helping to assess the walking safety around the CSArts-SGV campus? Duarte Unified School District has put together the Duarte Safe Routes to School team to perform a Walking Safety Assessment around our campus next Wednesday, March 29 from 3:15-4:45 p.m. If you would like to join us, we will meet in front of the school starting at 3:05 p.m. Please see this flyer for more details. RSVP here if you are able to commit to this important safety assessment.

CULTURAL APPRECIATION CELEBRATION

CSArts-SGV’s annual Cultural Appreciation Celebration, sponsored by our Leadership class, continues next week, culminating with the Taste of CSArts event at Lunch on Friday, March 31. Student-led culture clubs will continue to sponsor activities during Lunch to celebrate and share their heritage with the entire student body. At Taste of CSArts, the Asian-American Pacific Islanders' Culture Club, Black Student Union, LUCHA, Armenian Club, and Liberty in North Korea will each be selling food that represents their culture. Students will also be able to enjoy a fashion show and art showcase. We hope you will enjoy this two-week long celebration!

ATTENDANCE UPDATE

All unreported absences and truancies from the second semester must be cleared with the Attendance Office no later than Friday, March 31. Please review your student’s attendance record on the Aeries parent portal and reach out to attendance@sgv.csarts.net to report the details for any absence marked A (absent), Z (truant), or G (partial day truancy).

SENIOR ATTENDANCE

It is that time of year for us to remind senior families that senior ditch days are never sanctioned by CSArts-SGV. It is considered a truancy if students are absent without parental consent. Senior families should carefully read our monthly Senior Bulletin to stay up to date on the many fun Senior Week activities planned to be held on campus at the end of the school year!

SAVE THE DATE: PROM 2023

Attention juniors and seniors: You are cordially invited to this year's prom, Masquerade Ball: A Night of Mysteries. Prom will take place at Castle Green in Pasadena on Saturday, May 20. More details coming soon!

HIGH SCHOOL CAASPP TESTING

Please be reminded that mandated California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessments will be administered during Testing Week, Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13. These assessments are a great opportunity for our school to showcase our students’ achievements. Regardless of whether or not your child will be participating in testing, please be advised that there is an altered bell schedule for these four days.

For grade-specific information about these assessments, please refer to the links below. 

• Grade 9: Click here
• Grade 10: Click here
• Grade 11: Click here
• Grade 12*: Click here

*Please note: Seniors who have a Late Start during Block One may arrive on campus at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Seniors who have a Late Start during Block Four will be provided with a Study Hall during Block Four on Wednesday, April 12. 

SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT CSARTS-SGV

While the original application deadline has already passed for prospective students to apply for the 2023-2024 school year at CSArts-SGV, there is still limited enrollment space available in select grades and conservatories for new students only. If you have friends or family with students entering grades 7-11 next fall, please encourage them to visit www.sgv.csarts.net/ApplyNow to learn more and to submit their application. Applications will be accepted as long as space remains available. Thank you for helping our amazing school community grow! 

Please note that the conservatory transfer application closed at the conclusion of the fall semester.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2023-2024

Please refer to this list of important dates for the 2023-2024 school year. A more comprehensive master calendar will be posted to our website this summer and will include Blue/Gold Days and performances. 

Here are just a few key dates to keep in mind:

First Day of High School Academic Instruction: Monday, August 14, 2023

First Day of Conservatory Instruction: Monday, August 21, 2023

Winter Break: Friday, December 22, 2023 – Friday, January 5, 2024

Spring Break: Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5, 2024

Last Day of Conservatory Instruction: Thursday, May 9, 2024

Last Day of High School Academic Instruction: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS

Please take the time to review our COVID-19 Information page for the most current COVID-19 policies and procedures. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.

Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available through Heluna Health to CSArts-SGV students and staff who have symptoms that correlate with active COVID-19 or who have had a known close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual. Tests will be administered in the Health Office by one of our school nurses, and results will be recorded in Primary Health, a secure online database. All students and staff should register for Primary Health using this link. Advanced notice of the need for COVID-19 testing is appreciated and can be requested by contacting the Health Office at 657.321.4000 ext. 60401 or health.office@sgv.csarts.net.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Spring Break (Schools Closed): Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7

State Testing: Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13

Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, April 28

Season Finale: Sunday, April 30

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

For more information, please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/BoxOffice.