The Weekly Update #8

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 : We will begin both intensive and embedded credit recovery on Sept 5, 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.

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

Activities this Week:

9/5 - Credit Recovery Launches

Band Coin Drive this whole week

Advisor: Mr. Hebda

DECA Cougar Card Sale this whole week

Advisor: Mr. Carter

7:30 AM - Senior Class Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Library

11:05 - 11:45 Cougar Senate

Dr. Lineberry and Mrs. Telles

Auditorium

3:30 Faculty Meeting Cancelled

3:30 - 7:00 PM- Homecoming Float Building for All Classes and Clubs

Advisors: Mrs. Brady, Mrs. DeCarlo, Mrs. Maestas, Mrs. Suor, Mr. Brady, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Kim Batina

Casa Grande Armory @ 320 E. Cottonwood Lane

5:45 - 9:00 PM - Band Practice

Instructor: Mr. Hebda

9/6

7:30 AM - Key Club Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

B153 - IFS Room

1:15 PM - Key Club Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

B153 - IFS Room

1:30 - Student Council Movie "Princess and the Frog" (Free Admission)

Advisor: Mrs. Brady

Auditorium

3:30 - Homecoming Float Building for All Classes and Clubs

Advisors: Mrs. Brady, Mrs. DeCarlo, Mrs. Maestas, Mrs. Suor, Mr. Brady, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Kim Batina

Casa Grande Armory @ 320 E. Cottonwood Lane

9/7 - CGUHS Welcomes Mr. Rudy Ruettiger!

1:00 - Rudy Ruettiger Student Presentation

Auditorium

3:30 - Rudy Ruettiger Staff Presentation

Auditorium

3:30 - DECA Competition Study Session - CANCELLED

3:30 - Homecoming Float Building for All Classes and Clubs

Advisors: Mrs. Brady, Mrs. DeCarlo, Mrs. Maestas, Mrs. Suor, Mr. Brady, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Kim Batina

Casa Grande Armory @ 320 E. Cottonwood Lane

5:45 - 9:00 PM - Band Practice

Instructor: Mr. Hebda

9/8

8:30 AM - Rudy Ruettiger Student Presentation

Auditorium

3:30 - Homecoming Float Building for All Classes and Clubs

Advisors: Mrs. Brady, Mrs. DeCarlo, Mrs. Maestas, Mrs. Suor, Mr. Brady, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Kim Batina

Casa Grande Armory @ 320 E. Cottonwood Lane

9/9

7:00 - 11:00 AM - CGUHS Student Body CG Mountain Cleanup

Advisor: Mrs. Brady

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

Instructor: Mr. Hebda

LOOKING AHEAD

9/11-15 - HOMECOMING WEEK

Check here again next week for specific activities!

9/12 - Sparks of Possibility for Native American Students @ Desert Willow Center, Phoenix

Key Club Blood Drive in the Practice Gym

Faculty Meeting

Homecoming Float Building Continues

Band Practice

9/13 - FFA Summit Leadership Conference

Homecoming Float Building Concludes Tonight!

9/14 - Homecoming Parade/Assembly

Wall of Fame Honoree Recognition Event

9/15 - No School for Students: Teacher In-service Day

Homecoming Game and Festivities!

9/16 - NHS Homecoming Parking Lot Clean-up

Band Colorguard to Oasis Spin Clinic

Homecoming Dance (7-10 PM)

September 5, 2023 - Tuesday

Varsity Boys Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools

Dobson Ranch Golf Course – 3:00 pm

September 6, 2023 – Wednesday

Freshman/Sophomore Football (A) vs Paradise Valley

September 7, 2023 – Thursday

Boys & Girls Swimming (H) vs Gilbert Christian & Marana

Palm Island Family Aquatic Park – 4:00 pm

Girls Volleyball (H) vs Chaparral

Casa Grande Union High School - 4:00 pm

Varsity Flag Football (A) vs Campo Verde

Campo Verde High School - 5:00 pm

September 8, 2023 – Friday

Varsity Football (A) vs Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley High School – 7:00 pm

September 9, 2023 – Saturday

Boys & Girls Swimming (A) vs Croswhite Invitational

Chandler High School – 7:00 am

Boys & Girls Cross Country (A) vs Fountain Hills Invitational

Fountain Hills High School – 8:00 am