The Weekly Update #9

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

9/11

9/11 Remembered - presented by JROTC before school, with a special presentation during Cougar Time via Teams

Disney Day - Homecoming Spirit Day

CGUHS Fight Song Instruction in Cougar Time All Week!

5:00 - 8:00 - Homecoming Float Building under stadium bleachers

9/12

Game Day - Homecoming Spirit Day

7:30 - 8:05 - Senior Class Meeting

Advisor: Mrs. Decarlo

Library

8:00 - 4:00 - Sparks of Possibility for Native American Students

Advisor: Mr. Martin Lopez

Desert Willow Center, Phoenix, Arizona

8:00 - 3:00 - Key Club Blood Drive

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Practice Gym

5:00 - 8:00 - Homecoming Float Building under stadium bleachers

5:45 - 9:00 - Band Practice

Director: Mr. Hebda

9/13

Anything But A Backpack (No Shopping Carts Allowed) Spirit Day

8:00 - FFA Summit Leadership Conference

Advisor: Ms. Buzard

Chandler Center for the Arts

10:00 - Your Place in Space Series with SEDS via Zoom

Advisor: Mr. Morris

L100

5:00 - 8:00 - Homecoming Float Building Tentatively under stadium bleachers

5:00 - 9:00 - Football Boosters Concession

5:00 - 9:00 - Student Council Homeside Concession

Advisor: Mrs. Brady

9/14 (Special Bell Schedule)

Mardi Gras Homecoming Spirit Day

PSAT/NMSQT Test Sign-up Deadline for Juniors and Sophomores

8:30 - 9:00 - Homecoming Parade on Campus

9:00 - Homecoming Pep Assembly at the Stadium

Homecoming Court Crowned EXCEPT for the Homecoming King and Queen

3:30 - 4:30 DECA Competition Study Session

Advisor - Mr. Carter

K102

5:00 - Student Council Concession at Girls' Flag Football

Advisor: Mrs. Brady

5:45 - 9:00 - Band Practice

Director: Mr. Hebda

6:30 - Casa Grande Union High School Wall of Fame Honoree Banque

CGUHS Cafeteria

9/15

MARDI GRAS HOMECOMING DAY

Teacher In-Service Day - No School for Students

9:00 AM - Homecoming Dance Decorating

Advisor: Mrs. DeCarlo

Gymnasium

5:00 - 10:00 - Concessions @ Homecoming Gam

Amerind Frybread

Band Boosters

Football Boosters

Kona Ice

Junior Class Homeside Concession

Junior Class Beads and Mask Sale

6:00 - Alumni Night (Welcome All CGUHS Class Reunions!)

6:30 - Homecoming Pre-Game by the CGUHS Pride of Casa Grande Marching Band

7:00 - Game time with the following halftime activities

Homecoming Royalty Crowning

CGUHS Wall of Fame Honoree Inductees' Introductions

9/16

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Band Car Wash @ Interstate Bank on Florence Blvd

8:00 - 9:00 AM- NHS Homecoming CGUHS Parking Lot Clean-Up

Advisor: Mrs. Kim Batina

9:00AM - 7:00 PM - Band Colorguard to Oasis Spin Clinic

Director: Mr. Hebda

Higley High School

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Homecoming Dance

CGUHS Gymnasium

IDs ARE REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS AND GUESTS!

LOOKING AHEAD

9/17

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

Director: Mr. Johnson

9/18

CGUHS Student Senate

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

9/19

DECA Leadership Conference

9/20

Bus Evacuation Drill

FFA Greenhand Officer Interviews

9/21

Senior Graduation Presentation (Cap and Gown)

9/25

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 24 - PSAT/NMSQT Testing for Juniors and Sophomores

September 11, 2023 - Monday

Girls Volleyball (A) vs Desert Edge

Desert Edge High School - 4:00 pm

September 12, 2023 - Tuesday

Varsity Boys Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools

Superstition Springs Golf Course – 3:00 pm

September 13, 2023 – Wednesday

Varsity Boys Golf (A) vs Multiple Schools

Golf Club of Estrella – 9:00 am

Freshman/Sophomore Football (H) vs Maricopa

Casa Grande Union High School - 6:00 pm

September 14, 2023 – Thursday

Boys & Girls Swimming (A) vs Valley Christian & Pusch Ridge

Oro Valley Pool – 3:30 pm

Varsity Flag Football (H) vs Crismon

Casa Grande Union High School - 5:00 pm

September 15, 2023 – Friday

Boys & Girls Cross Country (A) Los Mezquites Invitational

Kennedy Park - 8:00 am

Girls Volleyball (A) vs Campo Verde

Campo Verde High School - 4:00 pm

Varsity Football (H) vs Maricopa (HOMECOMING)

Casa Grande Union High School – 7:00 pm