The Weekly Update #10

VISION

All Living the Pursuit of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement

MISSION

The Mission of CGUHSD is to inspire excellence by providing globally competitive educational and career opportunities for all students

Great news! We now have 1 full class period of AVID being offered. If you are interested, see your counselors asap so that we can form a second class. For more information on our course offering and the AVID program you can click here and view a video here:n What AVID is

Nationally, there has been a significant spike in cyberbullying and classroom disruptions from cell phones in the classroom. We know that teen mental health continues to decline across the country from excessive screen time and social media. You can read some of the latest research on this important topic here. Our policy is OFF AND AWAY (Cell phones and Earbuds) during classtime.If there are extenuating circumstances, ex. diabetes and need to monitor, a caregiver with severe illness, etc please send Mr. Raymond an email and he and our staff will work with you to come to a solution.

Between classes and at lunch, there is no problem with students having their phones out or listening to music with their earpods, etc.

Students must pay any and all fines / fees in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Any student fines or fees can be paid online. Students can purchase parking passes, pay class fees, technology fines, etc. All of this should be done online. You can access the payment center by doing the following:

You will need a PowerSchool Parent Portal account to access TouchBase.

If you don’t have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please call your
student's school office to get an account set up.

Please sign into to PowerSchool to access TouchBase. The steps below
can only be done using an internet browser such as Google Chrome, Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Android browser, etc. (computer, tablet, smartphone) and CANNOT be done using the Powerschool Mobile App.

1. Sign in to PowerSchool.
2. Once signed in, click the icon in the left panel labeled Purchases and Payments (see image on left).
   
   You will immediately be taken to TouchBase without having to sign in.

UPDATE : Credit Recovery is progressing beautifully! Students are working extremely hard and staff is doing a phenomenal job of guiding and assisting!

Information

Please click here to read more about our Credit Recovery Challenge and how we intend to overcome it.

Vaping - Repeat from Last Week, However, VERY IMPORTANT

Here is some information on the continuing issue of vaping on campus and how to have those conversations with students regarding vaping.

Behavior:

I would like to remind students that when you are attending any school sponsored event, whether you are participating or watching, you are responsible for following our behavior guidelines and code of conduct. I would also like to remind our athletes, coaches, advisors, club members, parents, etc that when we attend an event, we are representing the community of Casa Grande, our families, and our school. School rules still apply and conducting ourselves with respect, kindness, honesty, and integrity (whether competing or just attending) are all integral components of our expectations for our campus.

CGUHS Student Responsibilities 2023 - 24

This school year we will be discussing academic responsibilities at length with all of our students. It is important that students not only familiarize themselves with these responsibilities, but that they practice these responsibilities on a daily basis. We reviewed these expectations with students this week. If students follow the guidelines below, they will experience tremendous success at Casa Grande Union High School.

• Acquire Knowledge of Content - Students understand the content they are learning in class.
• Come Prepared for Class - Students bring the needed materials for class.
• Take Notes - Students accurately and completely take notes.
• Ask Questions - Students ask questions when a lack of understanding occurs.
• Complete Homework - Students complete assignments on time.
• Attend Tutoring/Seek Help - Students attend tutoring or seek help when they need it.
• Attend Regularly - Students attend class regularly and arrive on time.
• Take Assessment Seriously – Students bring their best effort possible on assessments.
• Appropriate Work Ethic/Attitude/Behavior - Students display appropriate work ethic, attitude, and behavior.
• Put cell phones and ear buds off and away while in the classroom
• Be Kind

Our counselors will be working closely with Mrs. Clement and our students / families to ensure that students are on track to graduate. Seniors must complete 22 credits in order to graduate. Additionally, every senior must take and pass the AZ Civics test, and must complete ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan). This year we will be using the AZ Pipeline program to guide our students through this process. Additional information can be found here. We will be rolling out our ECAP program as well as ensuring that students have opportunities to take and pass the Civics test in the coming weeks.

The Pinal Promise is a fantastic opportunity for our students to attain scholarship money and attend CAC. This scholarship is exclusively for students who live in Pinal County. For more information, click here. Additionally, Dr. Flemister and Mrs. DeCarlo will be sharing information with all seniors and senior parents throughout the year regarding scholarship opportunities.

This week Student Council attended the Spirit Conference at Perry High School. We won an award for largest contingent of students! Photos below

9/17

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Elite Dance to Titan Dance Competition

Director: Mr. Johnson

9/18

11:05 – 11:45 - CGUHS Student Senate

Advisors: Dr. Lineberry and Mrs. Telles

Auditorium

3:00 – 5:00 - Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

Advisor: Mrs. Machelor

Inside and Outside Cafeteria

9/19

All Day - DECA Leadership Conference

Advisor: Mr. Carter

Chase Field, Phoenix

7:30 – Senior class Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Library

3:30 – SEDS – NEBP Project

Advisor: Mr. Morris

L100

5:45 – 9:00 – Marching Band Practice

Director: Mr. Hebda

Football field

9/20

7:30 – Key Club Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Library

8:20 - Bus Evacuation Drill

Dismissal for Evacuation will be done over the PA system

9:00 - Culinary Arts students to Shamrock Expo 23

Phoenix Convention Center

10:00 – 11:00 – SEDS - “Your Place in Space Series”

Advisor: Mr. Morris

“Environmental Systems in Space: Assuring Sustainability”

3:30 - FFA Greenhand Officer Interviews

Advisor: Ms. Buzard

L107

9/21

11:05 – 11:45 - Senior Graduation Presentation (Cap and Gown)

3:30 – 4:30 – DECA Competition Study Session

Advisor: Mr. Carter

K102

5:45 – 9:00 – Marching Band Practice

Director: Mr. Hebda

9/23

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Marching Band Practice

Director: Mr. Hebda

Building A and the Football Stadium

LOOKING AHEAD

9/25

Auditions

CGUHS Town Hall with Superintendent Lavender and Dr. Lineberry

9/28

Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30 - 7:00

9/29

Early Release Day for students and staff

9/30

CGUHS Pride of Casa Grande Band Competition @ CGUHS All Day

October 2-13 - FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL

October 16-27 – Student Council Candy Drive for Trunk or Treat

October 24 - PSAT/NMSQT Testing for Juniors and Sophomores

October 30 – Student Council Drive Thru Trunk or Treat for the Community! Children welcomed!

If your group or company would like to participate, please contact Stacy Brady at sbrady@cguhsd.org

11/13 – Veterans’ Banquet sponsored by Student Council

September 18, 2023 - Monday

Varsity Boys Golf (H) vs Vista Grande

Dave White Golf Course – 3:00 pm

Girls Volleyball (H) vs Cactus Shadows

Casa Grande Union High School - 4:00 pm

September 19, 2023 - Tuesday

Varsity Boys Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools

Coronado Golf Course – 3:00 pm

Freshman/Sophomore Girls Tennis (H) vs Highland

Casa Grande Union High School - 3:30 pm

Freshman/Sophomore Boys Tennis (A) vs Highland

Highland High School - 3:30 pm

Girls Volleyball (A) vs Buckeye Union

Buckeye Union High School - 4:00 pm

Varsity Flag Football (A) vs La Joya Community

La Joya Community High School - 5:00 pm

CGESD Middle School Volleyball Championships **

Casa Grande Union High School - 4:30 pm

September 20, 2023 – Wednesday

Varsity Girls Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools

Las Colinas Golf Course - 3:00 pm

Varsity Boys Golf (H) vs Vista Grande

Dave White Golf Course - 3:00 pm

Freshman/Sophomore Girls Tennis (A) vs Perry

Perry High School - 3:30 pm

Freshman/Sophomore Boys Tennis (H) vs Perry

Casa Grande Union High School - 3:30 pm

September 21, 2023 – Thursday

Varsity Boys Golf (H) vs Multiple Schools

Dave White Golf Course - 3:00 pm

Girls Volleyball (A) vs Metro Tech

Metro Tech High School - 4:00 pm

Boys & Girls Swimming (H) vs Sahuarita & Mountain View Marana

Palm Island Family Aquatic Center– 4:00 pm

Varsity Flag Football (H) vs Millennium

Casa Grande Union High School - 5:00 pm

Freshman/Sophomore Football (A) vs Mica Mountain

Mica Mountain High School

September 22, 2023 – Friday

Varsity Football (A) vs Mica Mountain

Mica Mountain High School – 7:00 pm