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2/3/2012
Subject: Spring Athletic Packets

CCA Athletic Reminders:
Athletic Packets: The deadline for spring sports athletics packets is this Wednesday, Feb. 1. If you have already turned in a packet previously, a current grade report is still needed (marked with your spring sport choice as well). Please turn packets and grade reports in at the Athletics Dept. inside the APs' office across from the Media Center.
Spring Sports Clearance Cards: Students may pick up spring sports clearance cards beginning Monday, February 13, through Thursday, February 16, during lunch and after school only. On Monday and Tuesday a table will be set up outside the Media Center during lunch and after school for clearance card distribution. On Wednesday and Thursday cards may be picked up inside the Athletic's Office across from the Media Center in the APs' Office.
Spring Sports Tryouts: Spring try-out dates & times will be posted on the CCA Athletic Website by this Wednesday, Feb. 1st.
If you have any athletic-related questions, please contact the Athletic Assistant, Debra Dubs, at ext. 4004.

2/3/12
Subject: CCA Foundation SAT Prep

Hello Raven Families,
On Saturday, February 4th, the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is sponsoring two SAT test prep options: A Mock SAT Test and A SAT Boot Camp.
The SAT Mock Test runs from 8:45am and ends at 12:40pm and will be held in the Cage. At 1:00pm a parent/student presentation and score return begins (parents must attend to receive scores). To register call Eureka Review at 877-463-8735. The fee is $20 (credit card or check). Students must bring pencils and calculators.
The SAT Boot Camp runs from 9am to 4pm and will be held in the Media Center. Students must bring pencils and calculators. A one hour lunch break will be included, but no food will be served. To register call Eureka Review at 877-463-8735. The fee is $79 (credit card or check).
Fifty percent of the fees are donated to the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation.
Thank you and enjoy your evening!

 

1/24/2012
Subject: Spring Back to School Night

January 2012
Dear Parents:
I would like to inviteall parents to our 2012 Spring Term Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, February 7that 6:00pm (5:30pm if you need to pick up a copy of your child’s schedule).
Back-to-School Night isan evening designed for you to get to know what is going on at CCA, to meetyour child's new teachers, and to learn about their expectations. This is anexcellent opportunity for us all to discuss ways in which we can work togetherto support your child in making the most of their high school experience. I would like to encourage all of you to comevisit us.
To avoid waiting in lines, we are asking parents to please print out your child'sschedule from the Aeries Parent Portal and bring it with you to campus. If forsome reason you are unable to print out your child's schedule at home, we willbe happy to print out a copy for you. Wewill start printing copies on request at 5:30pm at the finance windows in frontof the gym. We will provide maps of theschool upon your arrival.
This is a fun andinformative evening, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Brian Köhn
Principal
Canyon Crest Academy

1/24/2012
Subject: Senior Grad Nite T-Shirt Contest

Hello All Seniors,
Here is an opportunity for you to not only be creative but to have your art work immortalized on the 2012 Grad-Nite T-shirt. Plus you could also win prize money.Below is the information you need to enter the Grad Nite T-shirt Design Contest. The first place winner will receive $100 and the second and third place will each receive $25. I hope that you will be inspired to come up with the best T-shirt design ever !!  Please email me at boots54lee@juno.com if you have any questions or are unable to open up the attached Word file.
Also, PLEASE email me if you are interested in submitting a T-shirt design.

1/13/2011
Subject: 11th Grade Presentations

Dear Parent(s) of 11th Grade Ravens,
Next week the Counseling Department will hold 11th grade student presentations during period 2 on Wednesday January 18^th and Thursday January 19^th, 2012.  On Wednesday January 18^th at 6:30 pm, all parents of 11th graders students are invited to the CCA Proscenium theater to attend a presentation similar to the one’s their students’ received. In these presentations, counselors will share information pertinent to the junior year, including college entrance requirements, information about SAT/ACT college admissions testing, explore relevant features in Naviance, and provide a preview of the college application process, including creating a college list. We hope you will join us and not miss this opportunity to receive helpful information in support of your student(s)! 

http://teachers.sduhsd.net/cccounseling/PresentationIndex.htm, if you would like to view or print the presentation ahead of time. Hard copies will not be available at the presentation. 

 

1/12/2012
Subject: Cure for Cancer Cup 1/16/12

Please plan on attending the first annual "Cure for Cancer Cup" soccer event between CCA and Cathedral Catholic this coming Monday, January 16th at Cathedral Catholic HS ( 5555 Del Mar Heights Road San Diego). The varsity girls game is scheduled for 4:00 PM, followed by the boys varsity game at 6:00 PM. This event is designed to raise awareness for breast cancer and will include a donation jar and a moment of silence for all those affected by this disease. We are encouraging all fans/students to wear pink to the game in support of the cause; we plan on having a "Pink Out!" The winning team of both the girls game and the boys game will receive a trophy that they will keep until next year's event. Thank you for your time ... we hope to see you at Cathedral HS next Monday afternoon to support this terrific cause.

1/12/2012
Subject: Spring Sports Athletic Packet Deadline

The Spring Sports Athletic Packet deadline is Wednesday, February 1st, at 3:30 p.m. Packets are available online or for pick-up in the Athletic Office. They should be submitted to the Athletic Secretary located in the Athletic Dept. of the Assistant Principals' office. The Assistant Principals' office is situated on the upper level across from the Media Center. If you have any questions, please call Ext. 4004 at the school site. Thank you.

1/12/2011
Subject: Basket Auction

Dear Raven Families,
Canyon Crest Academy Clubs and Envision Organizations are having a basket auction on Wednesday, January 18th, from 7-9 PM in the cage (next to The Nest). It is a silent auction to raise funds for different student organizations on campus. Each participating student organizations will be putting together baskets of various items to be auctioned off. For example, ASB will be auctioning off a movie themed basket, with movie tickets, with candy, popcorn, etc. We would love for you to support the diverse clubs and envision students on our campus by attending and donating. If you have any questions, please email jon.zhang@ccaasb.com.

1/10/2012
Subject: Senior Graduation Annoucements

Senior Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Your senior student was given a graduation packet in his/her2nd period class today. Thispacket includes important information of how to order a cap/gown for graduationand how to order any other optional items (announcements, keepsakes, etc.). If your senior does not have a 2ndperiod class, he/she may stop by the ASB finance office to pick up the Jostenspacket.
Please ask your senior for this packet when he/she arriveshome today. Instructions on how to placethe order and order deadlines are included. Seniors may drop off their orders at school during LUNCH in the quad on Thursday,January 19th or Friday, January 20th.
Seniors who plan on walking in graduation are REQUIRED towear a cap/gown. You may choose topurchase one through Jostens or another vendor. In addition, you may also choose to borrow one from a previousgraduate. All gowns and caps must beBLACK. Students should also have agraduation tassel. The graduation tasselis red/black/white and most have the ’12 metal number attached. You may purchase the tassel through Jostensor another company.
Should you have any questions, please contact EricaWilliams, ASB Director at either (858) 350-0253 x 4072 or aterica.williams@sduhsd.net


1/10/2012
Subject: CCA Swap Meet

The CCA swap meet is THIS Saturday from 7AM-1PM in the upper staff parking lot. Please stop by and check out all of the new and gently used items from over 45 vendors. Many of our clubs and athletic teams are selling at the swap meet, so you'll be supporting their programs. Admission and parking are free. If you can't attend, please share this information with your family and friends to get the word out. Finally, if you'd like to donate items to be sold, please bring them to the ASB room and we will gladly accept them. Questions? Email or call Erica Williams, ASB Director.

1/10/2012
Subject: AP Exam Registration

Attention Parents and Students,
AP Exam Registration begins on Friday, January 13th. To register, visit www.2012aptests.com and click on Order Exams. Exams are $103 through March 14th. A late fee will be charged from March 15th through March 28th. All AP exams must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Students will also have an opportunity to register at lunch or after school on February 28, February 29 and March 1st. For more information on AP exams, please visit www.2012aptests.com.

12/22/11
Subject: Grades

The grade reporting period ended on Monday, December 12. Progress report grades will be posted in the Aeries portal under the Grades tab. These are not permanent grades but are meant to convey your student's progress at this time. If you have questions regarding the grade, please contact the teacher directly. No report cards will be printed or mailed. The second quarter/first term will end Friday January 27 and permanent grades will be posted to the transcript the following week.

12/16/2011
Subject: 110th Grade Presentations

Attention 10th Grade Students and Parents:
Please visit the Couseling website to view the 2011-2012 10th Grade Counseling Presentation. The detailed PowerPoint Presentation includes valuable information for 10th grade students and their parents including how to access Counseling Services, SDUHSD graduation requirements, 4-year college admissions requirements, California community college entrance requirements, college admission testing information, helpful Naviance features, and general tips for 10th graders. We encourage you to take the time to review this presentation thoroughly as it will assist you in making appropriate course selections for 11th grade. If after viewing this presentation you have questions, please contact your alpha-counselor to assist you.
In addition to the presentation, the counseling department has put together a 10th Grade Counseling Calendar, available on the Counseling website, to help guide students through the remainder of this school year and prepare for 11th grade.
Have a great Winter Break!
-The CCA Counseling Department

12/12/11
Subject: Eco Club Paper Drive

Canyon Crest Academy's Ecology Club is holding a one-side clean paper drive from December 12th-16th and January 3rd-6th! We are taking all white and colored paper that has been printed or used on only one side. Labeled bags can be found in any of your classrooms. We will be using the paper to make eco-friendly notebooks and sketchbooks to distribute at schools in need of art and school supplies. Please bring in any old homework, handouts, office papers, or any other print-outs or scratch paper with non-sensitive material on the back. Help us reuse and reduce the paper we consume! Have questions or an extra-large paper donation? Email cca.ecoclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!"

12/9/11
Subject: Festival of the Arts

Envision, the Arts at CCA and the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation present the annual Festival of the Arts (FOTA) celebration, to be held on the CCA campus TOMORROW, Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The entire community is invited to see the impressive talent of students enrolled in CCA's visual, performing, and digital arts.Festival of the Arts will feature musical and theatrical performances, dance, cinema screenings, and showcase student work in digital and fine arts. There will be food and drink at the student-run Nest and on the SuperQ curbside food truck! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased at the www.cca-envision.org or at the door. More details on the schedule of activities can be found at the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation website: www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

11/30/11
Subject: CCA Athletics Raven Wishes Night Date Change

Dear CCA Parents:
This is to inform you that the Fall/Winter Athletics Raven Wishes Night Fundraiser, originally scheduled for December 7th has been CANCELLED. However, we have scheduled an ALL SPORTS Athletics Raven Wishes Fundraiser for Wednesday, February 22nd from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Del Mar Hilton. More information to follow soon.  Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jeff Copeland
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

11/15/11
Subject: DSF Website

CCA's Dollars for Scholars is excited to announce its new website. Go to www.ccadfs.org to learn more about our organization and donate online. The website will be the quickest and easiest way to access scholarship applications, which become available in Feb. 2012.
DFS would like to thank the CCA families who purchased the 2011-12 Family Directory. All directories have been delivered to the students who ordered them, but additional copies are available at the Admin. Office for $20.
We encourage all CCA families to participate in our Holiday Fundraiser in partnership with Keane Studios. For just $49 (a value of $150), Keane Studios will take your family's holiday photo, and the sitting fee as well as 5% of the portrait sales will go directly to CCA's Dollars for Scholars. This is a WIN-WIN for everyone! For details and reservations, go to keanestudios.com/ccadollars.
Warm holiday greetings from Dollars for Scholars!

11/8/11
Subject: Senior Ads

Hi Senior Parents,
We have extended the deadline to purchase a senior ad to November 18. We bought extra pages for thebook and it made room for a few more ads. Remember you must turn in your order form to either Mr. Gaughen's room in F206 or in the admin building. In order to have your ad the exact way you want it, you must send an order form. Go to ccayearbooks.com for details.
Thanks,
Shaanti Trikha and Zoe Kennedy
Senior Ad Editors

10/27/11
Subject: TEDx Donations

Dear CCA Families,
The TEDxYouth@San Diego event is quickly approaching. Thank you for all the very generous donations! There are still some outstanding items that we really need.
If you are able to contribute any amount of the items below please contact Kari Ravazzollo at karirav@gmail.com.

10 Cases of Water
250 Granola Bars
50 Nutrigrain Bars
2 Sliced loaves of a sweet bread NO NUTS
1000 Mini muffins

10/26/11
Subject: Dollars for Scholars Directories

CCA's Dollars for Scholars Family Directories have arrived! For those families who have already purchased Directories, the books were delivered to your student's 2nd period classroom today, Friday, October 28th. Please be sure to look for them in backpacks and totes over the weekend. For anyone wishing to purchase a 2011-2012 Family Directory, a limited number of books will be available at the Administration Office Front Desk. The cost is $20, and checks can be made payable to "CCA DFS." If you have questions about the Directory, please contact Sally Orpin at sorpin@san.rr.com .
We are also pleased to announce a Holiday Card Fundraiser, sponsored by Keane Studios, and benefitting CCA's Dollars for Scholars. Keane Studios is offering a Holiday Portrait Session to CCA families at the special discounted rate of $49 (a value of $150). The portrait fee, plus 5% of portrait sales, will go directly to CCA's Dollars for Scholars. Details and reservations can be found at www.keanestudios.com/ccadollars . Make your portrait reservation today!
Thank you for supporting CCA's Dollars for Scholars.

10/17/2011
Subject: Senior Class Photo

Hello Parents,
The Senior Snapshot (a senior class photo of the number 12 featured in the 2011-12 yearbook) is on Wednesday the 19th of October, a late-start day, at 8:15am in the amphitheater. We would appreciate every Senior attending to wear white or their Senior Class t-shirt. Pre-orders for the page-sized photo are available this week for 10 dollars through the ASB finance office (purchase is optional but would be greatly appreciated). We hope to see every Senior there! Questions? Please call Erica Williams @ 858/350-0253 x4072.

10/14/11
Subject: Senior Ads

Dear Senior Parents,
Senior Ads purchase deadline is October 28th! Please go to ccayearbooks.com and click on Seniors to find information about purchasing, creating, and submitting your ads.

Cost of a Senior Ad:
$200 with an ASB card
$225 without an ASBcard
*$10 extra fee for apdf proof of your child’s ad

Here are deadlines you need to know:
Purchase Deadline isOctober 28th
Refund Deadline isNovember 19th
Content Deadline isDec 2nd, no late submissions!

Thank you,

Zoe Kennedy & Shaanti Trikha
Senior Ads Editors

 

10/12/11
Subject: School Photos

Attention Parents: If you ordered school picture photo packages from Gerardy (Classic School Portraits) they are now available for pick up. Please have your son/daughter visit the table at lunch in the quad to pick up their packages. They may also stop by the ASB room before/after school daily. Questions? Please call Erica Williams @ extension 4072.

10/11/2011
Subject: PLAN Registration

Dear Raven Families,
Please note the last day to register your student for the PLAN examination is this Friday, October 14th by 3pm. The PLAN, commonly known as the Practice ACT, is geared towards 9th and 10th graders. Students who choose to take the exam will report to school on Wednesday, November 16 during late start time and will also miss a portion of first period on the test date. The donation for the exam is $23 and checks should be made out to: SDUHSD. To register and/or to make a donation, please have your student visit the ASB finance office or the ASB Webstore at http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/canyon_crest_academy/. For more information about the PLAN, please visit: http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/documents/READI2011/CCA%20PSAT-PLAN%20Information%202011.pdf or contact Assistant Principal Elise Davies.

10/6/2011
Subject: CCA Progress Reports

The grade reporting period ended on Friday, September 30. Progress report grades will be posted in the Aeries portal under the Grades tab. These are not permanent grades but are meant to convey your student's progress at this time. If you have questions regarding the grade, please contact the teacher directly. No report cards will be printed or mailed. The first quarter will end Wednesday,November 2 and permanent grades will be posted to the transcript the following week.

10/5/2011
Subject: Envision Guest Artist Showcase

This Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6pm is our ENVISION Guest Artist Showcase in the Proscenium Theater – free to all – and your opportunity to see performances and exhibits by the guest artists who work with your students on a daily basis, as well as some of their ENVISION day teachers. Come at 5:30pm prior to the show to mingle with the artists and see artwork on display. More information at http://www.cca-envision.org/!

10/4/11
Subject: Winter Athletic Packets

Athletic Packet Deadlines - Winter Sports
The mandatory Winter athletic packet deadline will be November 3rd & 4th from 7:30am-3:45pm. Athletic packets will be accepted at the CCA Athletic Office located in the Assistant Principal's office. Please remember we will need a copy of your student's most recent CCA report card (progress report can be printed off Aeries), copy of health insurance card and an updated physical (after June 1, 2011) turned in with the packet. If you have already turned in a fall athletic packet, please make sure to turn in your updated GPA (progress report) information. The athletic packet will not be be cleared or processed if packet is incomplete when turned in. Winter Clearance Cards will be available for pick up in CCA Athletic Office located in the Assistant Principal's office on November 9th & 10th during lunchtime and after school until 3:45pm.
Please keep in mind Winter sports begin on Saturday, November 12th . If your student athlete does not have a Winter Clearance Card, he/she will not be allowed to tryout. Please plan accordingly relative to the above deadlines, dates and Clearance Card pick up times.
Please note: All CCA winter tryout times and dates will be available on CCA athletic website on Monday, November 7th.
CCA Athletic Dept.

10/3/2011
Subject: Parking at CCA

This is a reminder that there have been important changes regarding parking on the CCA campus for the 2011-12 school year. In order to ensure campus safety, all cars must display a valid CCA Parking Permit and be parked in the correct parking lot. Beginning tomorrow, October 3rd, cars without permits and those parked in the incorrect lots will receive an San Diego Police Department Parking Ticket. Please encourage your student to purchase a parking permit if they have not already done so and to park in the correct lot. Also a reminder that per SDUHSD Board policy and effective the 2011-12 school year, in order to purchase a parking permit, all students must attend a Start Smart class. This program, provided by the California Highway Patrol and San Dieguito Alliance, was created to educate future drivers and their parents about responsible driving. Mandatory attendance by the student and parent/guardian is required. There is no charge for this program and space is limited. For more information, please visit: http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/documents/Start%20Smart.PDF.

10/12/2011
Subject: UC/CSU Workshop

On Wed. October 12, 2011, ALL SENIORS will attend mandatory UC & CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOPS in the Proscenium Theater while 9th-11th grade students take the PSAT. CSU/UC representatives will go through the instructions and process for each application and answer student questions. For students who have already started their application(s), this is a chance to confirm that the application is being completed correctly, and to ask questions before submitting. Check in will begin at 7:45am, and the UC workshop will begin promptly at 8:00 AM; the CSU application workshop will begin at 10:00 AM. Students not applying to a UC or CSU, must have their absence excused through the attendance office by a parent/guardian.
Sincerely,
CCA Counseling

9/29/2011
Subject: New Parent Representatives for Site Council

Congratulations to the new CCA Parent Site Council Representatives Matt Modugno and Katherine White! Thank you to all our candidates for your interest and to everyone who voted!
Sincerely,
CCA Administration

 9/29/2011
Subject: PSAT

This is to inform all CCA families that the PSAT will be administered school wide to students in grades 9, 10 & 11 in their period 1 classes on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. It is mandatory that all 12th graders attend UC and CSU workshops at 8:00 am in the Proscenium Theater. Seniors will begin school during period 1 classes at 12:00 pm.

Bell Schedule for October 12:
8:00 - 11:15 am PSAT in period 1 classes; Seniors at UC/CSU Workshop
11:15 -11:50 am LUNCH
12:00 - 12:41 pm Period 1
12:46 - 1:27 pm Period 2
1:32 - 2:14 pm Period 3
2:19 - 3:00 pm Period 4

9/22/2011
Subject: 12th Grade Presentations

Attention Parents of 12th Grade Students:
A reminder that next week, the Counseling Department will hold 12th grade student presentations during period 2 on Tuesday 9/27 and Wednesday 9/28. On Tuesday, 9/27 at 6:30 pm, a presentation for all parents of 12th grade students will be offered in the proscenium theater at CCA. In the presentations, counselors will explain the college application process, including using Naviance, making a college list, applying to CSU/UC and private or out-of-state schools, and requesting letters of recommendation and transcripts. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please do not miss this essential information!
Please use this link http://teachers.sduhsd.net/cccounseling/PresentationIndex.htm, if you would like to view or print the presentation. Hard copies will not be available.
Respectfully,
CCA Counseling Department

9/15/2011
Subject: Back to School Night

Please visit: http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/documents/READI2011/BTSN%20Invite%2011-12%20Fall[1].pdf for Fall, 2011 Back to School Night information.

9/15/2011
Subject: 9th Grade Parent Presentation

Attention 9th Grade Ravens and Parents: A reminder that this Tuesday, September 20 at 5:15 pm, the CCA Counseling Department will offer a the 9th Grade Parent Presentation in the Proscenium Theater before the start of Back to School Night. During this presentation counselors will present important information such as graduation and college admission requirements, getting started with Naviance, and much more. Please refer to this link if you would like to download and print the PowerPoint prior to the presentation, as hard copies will not be available. http://teachers.sduhsd.net/cccounseling/PresentationIndex.htm
Respectfully, The CCA Counseling Department

9/12/2011
Subject: DSF Directory

Dear CCA Families,
Good news! Because of last week's power outage, CCA Dollars for Scholars is extending the deadline for your information to be included in the CCA Family Directory, as well as for orders of the Directory, to this Friday, September 16, 2011. The attached form, and a $20 payment if you wish to purchase a Directory, should be returned to the CCA Administration Office by this Friday.
In addition, the Directory Advertising deadline has also been extended to September 16th. In order to help cover the printing costs of this year's CCA Family Directory, CCA Dollars for Scholars offers parents and local businesses an opportunity to purchase advertising space in the Directory. Ads may be of a personal or business nature. Please refer to the attached link for information on how you can place your ad today!
Thank you for supporting the Dollars for Scholars program at CCA.
DFS Family Directory Form:  http://www.ccadfs.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/DFS_Directory_Form_2011-12final.232222719.pdf
DFS Directory Advertising Form:  http://www.ccadfs.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CCA_DFS_Advertising_Opportunity_11.251190142.pdf

9/13/2011
Subject: Weekly Counseling Newsletter

CCA Students & Families,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year! This year the Counseling & Career Center Newsletter will be published bi-monthly. Our first newsletter, the September 12th issue, has been posted to CCA's website. There is a link to the newsletter on CCA's home page on the left hand menu bar. A copy is attached for your convenience. Subsequent newsletters will be posted online and delivered to your Naviance account.

9/6/2011
Subject: TEDx

Dear CCA Families,
We are proud to announce that Canyon Crest is hosting the first TEDxYouth conference in San Diego that will be held on November 20th.
TED conferences are annual events that bring together inspiring and visionary thinkers to share ideas on how to make the world a better place. These TED talks are viewed globally via the internet on TED.com. Presenters are chosen from a variety of disciplines ranging from technology, entertainment, business development, science and design.
Throughout the summer several teachers and students have been working to put together all the facets of this massive event. Approximately 300 students from all over San Diego county have been invited to participate, be inspired and motivated by speakers that will share their experiences and successes.
We are reaching out to you to help to support this community wide effort. We need volunteers, food and more.
Please email ellen.mitgang@tedxyouthsd.com to express your interest.
Thank You from the TEDxYouthSD team!

9/6/2011
Subject: School Site Council

Dear Raven Parents,
Just a reminder the deadline to submit your self-nomination form to participate in the CCA School Site Council as a Parent Representative is Friday, September 16th. To learn more and to submit your nomination, please visit: http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/documents/READI2011/Parent%20Nomination%20Form2011.pdf.  If you have any questions you may also email Assistant Principal Elise Davies at elise.davies@sduhsd.net.

9/1/2011
Subject: Parking for 2011-12 at CCA

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student,
This is a reminder that there have been important changes regarding parking on the CCA campus for the 2011-12 school year. In order to ensure campus safety, all cars must display a valid CCA Parking Permit and be parked in the correct parking lot. Beginning October 1, 2011 cars without permits and those parked in the incorrect lots will receive an San Diego Police Department Parking Ticket. Before any car receives a ticket, they will receive a warning. Please encourage your student to purchase a parking permit if they have not already done so and to park in the correct lot.
Per SDUHSD Board policy and effective the 2011-12 school year, in order to purchase a parking permit, all students must attend a Start Smart class. This program, provided by the California Highway Patrol and San Dieguito Alliance, was created to educate future drivers and their parents about responsible driving. Mandatory attendance by the student and parent/guardian is required. There is no charge for this program and space is limited. To sign up for the next Start Smart class on September 13, 2011, please email ccastartsmart@gmail.com. When you RSVP, please include your name, your child's name and which session you would like to attend. The class will run from 6:30-8:30pmpm in the school Media Center. For more information, and a list of dates for the 2011-12 year, please visit: http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/documents/Start%20Smart.PDF.

8/17/2011
Subject: Raven Readiness Days Reminder and info

Hello Raven Families,
This is a reminder that Raven ReadinessDays will begin this week! All Readiness materials can be found on the CCA website at http://www.sduhsd.net/cc/key_info/readiness-11.php. Students who are unable to attend their scheduled grade-level Raven Readiness Day may attend any lower grade-level session AFTER their scheduled grade-level day only. If you will miss all sessions, the next opportunity to process your RavenReadiness materials will be the first day of school.
After completing all of the Readiness stations and picking up a class schedule, students may visit the Counseling Office to address necessary course change requests. In order to focus on student academic requirements, however, only the following scheduling needs will be addressed during Readiness Days only:

If a student:
· does not have a class schedule
· needs to repeat acourse in which they earned a D or F
· is missing a class period or has a "See Counselor" note on the schedule
· needs a level change (AP/Honors to college prep or vice versa)
· needs to add an academic course for graduation or college eligibility
· needs to drop a class

For other requests, students may follow the add/dropprocess starting the first day of school.  In addition, please join us in welcoming our new counselor, Rebecca Stoff. Ms. Stoff will serve at the counselor for all 9th graders. The counselor breakdown for 2011-12 will be as follows:

Rebecca Stoff
Grade 9 Students, Last Names A-Z

Ashley Bahner
Grades10-12 Students, Last Names A-E, Ri-Sil

Allyson Dexter
Grades10-12 Students, Last Names F-La, Sim-Van

Melissa Sage
Grades10-12 Le-Rh, Var-Z

We look forward to seeing you atRaven Readiness Days and are excited for a great 2011-2012 School Year!
Sincerely,
CCA Administration

8/17/2011
Subject: Ridelink iCommute

CCA is excited to once again be participating in the SANDAG School Commuter/car pool program known as Ridelink. Ridelink has automated their system this year and have developed an easy to use online method to sign up for a car pool and match your options and needs. It's easy and secure! If you are interested, check out www.511sd.com/icommute and sign up for an account. When prompted, enter the password 'ravens2011' to be added to the CCA database. For more information and to see a step-by-step guide, visit the CCA website under Readiness Days Materials.

CCA Administration

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