The Weekly Update #7

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.

Alma Parra received the Stepping Out From Behind The Counter Award this week. Dr. Lineberry says that Alma has offered, without hesitation, to translate for students and families, while continuing to ensure sure her that her duties in the library are fulfilled. Additionally, because of her high level of emotional intelligence, she has availed herself as a resource for struggling students, and has become the to go to person for a few of our students. Her is proud of her for her commitment to kids and to our team. Congratulations, Alma! (Photo Below)

UPDATE : We will begin both intensive and embedded credit recovery on Sept 1, 2023. Please continue to monitor PowerSchool for changes to your schedule. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated.

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.

Aggression

Since we began school we have had a multiple instances of aggression (fighting) between students that have resulted in 12 suspensions. Let me be very clear about this, this behavior is absolutely unacceptable on our campus.

Moving Forward

We are acting within the parameters of our student handbook discipline matrix and are suspending students who are involved in fights. Additionally, we have a few cases where, due to the nature of the fight, we are recommending those students involved not be allowed to return to school for up to 365 days. I want to be really clear about this with all of our students, parents, and community members: violence is not an answer to any problem a student may face on our campus. If you fight on the campus of CGUHS you will be suspended and you may receive the any or all of the following consequences dependent on the severity of the altercation: law enforcement contact and criminal charges, short-term suspension, long-term suspension or in the most severe cases expulsion (you may not attend school in an Arizona public school). If you are having a problem with someone on campus, come to an adult and allow us to help you and the other party to solve the problem peacefully and productively.

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.

Student Council played Giant Jenga this week at lunch with students. Stay tuned for updates regarding homecoming activities the week of Sept. 11, 2023.

Activities this Week:

8/21

CGHS Student Senate Meeting

11:05-11:45 AM - Auditorium

Advisors: Dr. Lineberry & Mrs. Telles

8/21-23

DECA to Leadership Camp, Lost Canyon, Williams AZ

Advisor: Mr. Carter

8/21-10/3

Band Coin Drive

Advisor: Mr. Hebda

8/22-31

Band Cookie Doug Fundraiser

Advisor: Mr. Hebda

8/22

Senior Class Meeting

7:30 AM - IFS Room

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Band Practice

5:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Advisor: Mr. Hebda

8/23

Key Club Meeting

7:30 AM & 1:15 PM - IFS Room

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Counselor PLC in Library Reference room

1:30 PM

8/24

STEM Advisory Council Meeting

11:05 - 11:45 - Auditorium

Advisor: Mr. Thompson

DECA Competition Study Session

3:30 - 4:30 - K102

Advisor: Mr. Carter

Band Practice

5:45 - 9:00 PM

Director: Mr. Hebda

8/25

Student Council OtterPop Sale

Lunchtime Activity

Advisor: Mrs. Brady

Upcoming

8/29 - School-wide Benchmark Testing

8/30 - Student Council to AASC Spirit Conference

9/1 - First Home Varsity Football Game

9/4 - LABOR DAY - School not in Session/Offices Closed

9/7 and 8 - THE Rudy Ruettiger to CGUHS

9/4-12 - Homecoming Float Building at CG Armory

9/12 - Blood Drive in Practice Gym

9/11-15 - Homecoming Week Activities

9/14 - CGUHS Wall of Fame Honorees' Banquet

9/15 - Homecoming Game & Wall of Fame Honorees' Presentation

August 28, 2023 - Monday

• JV Girls Volleyball (A) vs Desert Sunrise
• Desert Sunrise High School – 5:00 pm

August 29, 2023 - Tuesday

• Varsity Flag Football (H) vs Marana
• Casa Grande Union High School – 5:00 pm

August 30, 2023 – Wednesday

• Boys & Girls Cross Country (A) vs Multiple Schools
• Coolidge High School – 3:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools
• Lookout Mountain Golf Course - 3:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball (H) vs Copper Canyon
• Casa Grande Union High School - 4:00 pm

August 31, 2023 – Thursday

• Boys & Girls Swimming (A) vs Tucson & Rincon
• Quincie Douglas Pool – 4:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball (A) vs Nogales
• Nogales High School - 4:00 pm
• Varsity Flag Football (A) vs Williams Field
• Williams Field High School - 5:00 pm

September 1, 2023 – Friday

• Varsity Football (H) vs Nogales
• Casa Grande Union High School – 7:00 pm