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Castle View Family Newsletter
July 19, 2024
Hello, Sabercats and Families!
Welcome to the 24-25 School Year! We are excitedly gearing up for students to return in August. Please keep in mind two check-in processes to complete before Sabercats come back to school!
1. DCSD Online Express Check-In will open Monday, July 22 at 8 am. All CVHS families need to complete this process before In-Person Check-In on August 5 & 6.
📌 Please use this link to complete Online Express Check-in.
2. Join us at Castle View on August 5 & 6 for CVHS In-Person Check-In!
During In-Person Check-In,
- Students get their school pictures taken and receive their ID cards.
- Tours of the school are available for Freshmen Students and Families.
- Juniors and Seniors can pick up their parking passes (see more information and the application below!)
- Multiple information tables set up in the commons, including information about testing, concurrent enrollment, PTO, etc.
- Castle View gear for sale!
🕐 CVHS In-Person Check-In Dates & Times
Monday, August 5th:
- Freshmen A-L 10:00-11:00
- Freshman M-Z 11:00-12:00
- Sophomores A-L 1:00-2:00
- Sophomores M-Z 2:00-3:00
Tuesday, August 6th:
- Juniors A-L 10:00-11:00
- Juniors M-Z 11:00-12:00
- Seniors A-L 1:00-12:00
- Seniors M-Z 2:00-3:00
Please note that the following should be completed before In-Person Check-In:
- Use this link to complete Online Express Check-in. (There will be help in the Library during In-Person Check-In if you are having trouble with this!)
- Purchase Activity Cards on My School Bucks.
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy rest of your summer break! Don't hesitate to call or email if I can help, and thank you for being a member of Sabercat Nation; it is our honor to serve you.
Dr. Jeena Templeton
Principal, Castle View High School
303.387.9005
Follow Dr. T on Instagram: @SabercatPrincipal
Important Dates
Included in this section are our Home, Varsity Athletics and Activities. We'd love to see you there!
July 31-August 1: Link Leader Training
August 5: In-Person Check-In ~ Freshmen Last Name A-L 10:00-11:00; Freshmen Last Name M-Z 11:00-Noon; Sophomore Last Name A-L 1:00-2:00; Sophomores Last Name M-Z 2:00-3:00
August 6: In-Person Check-In ~ Juniors Last Name A-L 10:00-11:00; Juniors Last Name M-Z 11:00-Noon; Seniors Last Name A-L 1:00-2:00; Seniors Last Name M-Z 2:00-3:00
August 7: Freshmen Orientation (Freshmen Only: 7:40-2:55)
August 8: First day for All Students (Special Bell Schedule!)
August 9: White Day (All Seven Periods for All Students)
Have you moved Out-of-state or Out-of-district?
If you have moved and have yet to withdraw your student, please complete the withdrawal process using this link.
Student parking is located to the back and athletic lots on the east and south sides of the building, and the lot by the baseball field.
Students may park in the WHITE painted stalls. YELLOW painted stalls are for STAFF ONLY.
Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to purchase a permit at this time. To accommodate as many drivers as possible, and to alleviate neighborhood congestion, students CANNOT purchase a permit unless they have obtained their driver’s license.
Parking Permit Purchase Process:
Beginning July 22nd, students must complete all student parking application and contracts.
Students must provide their driver’s license number, insurance information, license plate number, and make/model/year/color of the vehicle(s) the student will drive to CVHS on the contract. (Note- we ask all families to provide information on a minimum of two vehicles the student may drive to school to assist in reducing incorrect tickets.)
Permits will not be distributed until the payment has been received. Families pay all parking fines/fees HERE IN MySchoolBucks.
Students with any fines or fees, including from the current school year, ARE NOT eligible to purchase a permit, until all fees have been paid.
The cost of a permit is $50. If purchased in the second semester, the cost is $25.
Families may arrange payment plans through the Bookkeeper on a case-by-case basis, with the approval of Mr. Ross, Dean of Students.
Purchase/Distribution of Parking Permits:
Students who have been approved through the application process and have paid for their permit on MySchoolBucks may pick up their Parking Permit on August 6 at In Person Check In.
Applications take at least 24 hours to process.
Students must present a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance in order to receive their permit.
Any failure to complete or provide any of the items listed above will delay the permit process.
Questions about parking passes? Contact Zac Ross, Dean of Students (zross1@dcsdk12.org)
**Sophomores will not be allowed to purchase a parking pass until the start of the spring semester. Once students have their license, they can complete the application process.
DCSD and CVHS Bring Your Own Device Expectations
In order for your students to fully participate in the learning environment, they will need to bring a minimum of one Chromebook-level device daily.
What is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy?
DCSD's student technology BYOD policy allows students to bring and use their personal laptops at school and home. To support classroom or online learning, the device must be able to connect to the school's wireless network. Students will use their devices in the classroom to access and save information from the Internet, collaborate with other students, and use the productivity tools, such as Canvas or Google Calendar, that are available to them.
Which devices are appropriate for BYOD?
Minimum Google Chrome or Firefox browser (Please note that Google Chrome syncs best with Canvas, the District's web-based learning management system.)
“WPA2 Enterprise” wireless card support (wireless security) 802.11n or higher
Netbooks, tablets, or iPads are not recommended for classroom use.
Wireless must be dual-band 802.11n/ac/ax (2.4 and 5.0 GHz) for best performance
Battery life should be greater than 6 hours of continuous use - the longer the battery life, the better
You can view more about preferred devices HERE.
Family Request for Long-Term School-Owned Device Checkout
In the event that a family faces financial hardship and cannot provide a student with a device to access the learning environment, CVHS has a small number of school-owned Chromebooks reserved to ensure that all students can access their learning.
If your family cannot provide your student with a device due to extreme financial hardship, please fill out THIS REQUEST FORM. School staff will review requests to ensure they meet appropriate need criteria. If school staff approves the request, your family will receive an email from CVHS Technology Specialist Vivian Harvey to set up a time on the first day of school for your student to pick up a school-owned Chromebook. If school staff does NOT approve your request, you will receive communication from CVHS administration.
SENIORS ONLY! Important Graduation Competency Information
In compliance with Colorado state law, all seniors intending to graduate in May 2025 must demonstrate competency in both English Language Arts and Math through one of these DCSD-identified measures. Students can demonstrate competency in ELA using a different measure than they use for math, so a student may demonstrate ELA competency by obtaining a 470 on the Language Arts score of the SAT while she demonstrates Math competency by earning a 2 or better on the AP Statistics exam.
CV will work to ensure that each and every student demonstrates competency through one of the available means by the end of their first semester of senior year.
In the first weeks of school, senior counselors and administration will work with individual senior students who have not, yet, demonstrated competency in one or both areas to create a personal plan for achieving this essential graduation requirement. ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY will be signed up for either the SAT, ASVAB, or ACT WorkKeys on October 11th, CV's Fall Assessment Day. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Mandy Malson, School Assessment Coordinator, at amanda.malson@dcsdk12.org.
JUNIORS ONLY! Important Fall PSAT/NMSQT Information
This year, all juniors at CVHS will be automatically enrolled to take the PSAT/NMSQT, the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, on October 11th, CV's Fall Assessment Day. Junior students will see an $18 fee assessed in MySchoolBucks for this exam by September 1, 2024.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHO DO NOT WISH THEIR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE EXAM MUST USE THIS FORM TO OPT OUT OF THE EXAM. Opt-outs must be received by August 26th or students will receive the fee.
SENIOR PHOTOS AND YEARBOOK TRIBUTES!
Senior photos are due on October 2, 2024 @ 3 p.m.
Please see THIS LINK for submission directions and our CVHS preferred photographers. Late photos will not be accepted. For the Spanish translation of this information, see THIS LINK.
THIS LINK has the information for tributes for the Class of 2025. There is an early-bird discount for ads submitted by October 12, 2024. The final deadline for senior tributes is December 12, 2024.
CV Students- Community Service Hours Opportunity on August 5th-6th
Your help is needed in getting our computers ready for the new school year by cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of the devices as well as other tech-related tasks. Supplies will be provided.
If you haven't yet earned your 5 hours of Community Service with a previous Castle View Activity, please consider volunteering your time on Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th from 9 am to 2 pm.
Sign Up at Community Service Opportunity at CVHS. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Harvey (vivian.harvey@dcsdk12.org)
CVHS Birthday Grams
Say “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to your Sabercat with a BIRTHDAY GRAM on the marquee out in front of the school!
For only $20, your student will get a special shout out on our sign on their birthday!!! A perfect opportunity to show them love - and an awesome place to get that photo or selfie!
Use this link to order and pay for your birthday gram! Payment will be done through My School Bucks, link at end of order form.
Deadline is 10 days prior to your student’s birthday.
(Birthdays must fall within our regular class schedule, they will not run on breaks nor over the summer. You may schedule NOW for birthdays through the last day of class in May!)
School Accountability Committee
Castle View High School
Our mission is to transform high school learning through meaningful Relationships, Relevant learning, and a Rigorous academic environment where every Castle View student will graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the 21st Century.
Email: etempleton@dcsdk12.org
Website: https://cvhs.dcsdk12.org/
Location: 5254 N Meadows Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
Phone: 303.387.9000