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9/26 Academic Boosters Meeting
9/26 No School
9/27 No School Teacher work day
9/28 Athletic Boosters Meeting
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October - Bullying Prevention Month
10/4 AP Registration Deadline
10/6 Homecoming Assemblies
10/6 Drama Boosters Meeting
10/7 Homecoming Parade and Game, 12:40pm dismissal
10/8 Homecoming Dance
10/8-10/9 Run For Education
10/10 October PTSA Meeting
10/11 Fall Orchestra Concert
10/12 SAT - 12th grade Only
10/13 Fall Band Concert
10/15 PSAT - 10th & 11th Grades
10/17-10/21 Safe Schools Week
10/20 October Town Hall
10/20 Great California Shakeout
10/20 Instrumental Booster Meeting
10/24 Academic Booster Meeting
10/24 Athletic Booster Meeting
10/29 Fright Fest
10/29 Band Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
10/31 Halloween Staff Lunch
10/23 - 10/31 Red Ribbon Week
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The Run For Education - October 8-9, 2022
We have opened up sign-ups for volunteers!
We are looking forward to celebrating the return of the Run for Education with you and your communities!
The biggest family event of the year is returning to San Ramon Valley on
October 8th & 9th, 2022! The Run for Education is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning 39 years and is the primary fundraising activity for the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF), a non-profit organization that supports and promotes education in partnership with the San Ramon
Valley Unified School District.
Once again this year’s event will be featured in the heart of Bishop Ranch next to San Ramon’s City Center. Race day on Sunday includes a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon. The 10K starts at Charlotte Wood Middle School (600 El Capitan Drive,
Danville).
The Run for Education includes events for the youngest runners ages 2-6, The Mini Run! We also have the Friendship Run, for students with special needs and their supporters. These events take place on Saturday, October 8th during our Expo for Education at BR 2700, adjacent to City Center.
The Run for Education, as part of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
visit our website.
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New this year - Run for Education Brew Crawl!
Join us as the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation journeys through Danville and San Ramon in celebration of the Run for Education being back in person! We start at Danville Brewing Company on September 21 from 3-9pm for a dine in and registration event. We continue to Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery for a dine in and registration event on September 29 from 11am-7pm. We culminate in a bib and shirt pick up on October 7 from 4:30-6pm at Fieldwork Brewing Co.
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Advanced Placement exams are set to be administered in person during the first two weeks of May. The schedule is set by CollegeBoard
STEP 1: ACTIVATE EXAM - DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 4, 2022
· Students must join their AP® Class on the MyAP site (this is the SAME account students may have already set up for PSAT/SAT registration; do not create a new account). Students will be given a code from their teacher, which links them to their course.
· PRO TIP: Use a personal email account so CollegeBoard is accessible when/if you exit SRVUSD (this will help you once you graduate).
· Click on “Register for Exam.”
· The deadline to activate is OCTOBER 4, 2022
· For assistance, contact CollegeBoard at apstudents@info.collegeboard.org or 888-225-5427
Step 2: FEE SUBMISSION - DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 4, 2022
· Click on Submit AP® Exam Payment and complete the payment form to submit fees.
· All students need to complete the online payment form, regardless of the method of payment.
· The deadline to pay is OCTOBER 4, 2022
NOTE: CollegeBoard deadlines may differ from those listed here. SRVUSD students need to follow the deadlines on this document.
FEE STRUCTURE:
· If registering prior to or on 10/4/22, the cost is $125 per exam ($172 for AP Capstone).
· If registering after 10/4/22, a $45 late registration fee will be added to the cost of the exam(s).
· Fee Reduction Applications are available for students needing financial assistance. Please submit the form to Kathryn Nichols (knichols@srvusd.net)
CANCELLATIONS:
· Exams canceled prior to November 11, 2022 will receive a full refund.
· Exams canceled between November 11, 2022 and March 30, 2023 will receive a refund MINUS the $40 CollegeBoard cancellation penalty and APTS fees.
For SRVUSD students who are self-studying (“Independent Study”) or taking non-SRVUSD Advanced Placement Courses, please read this link.
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The new Cal High Webstore is up and running! If you would like to purchase HoCo tickets, please use the WEBSTORE link on the Cal high website. You can also follow this link.
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Our October Town Hall with Mr. Ball will take place virtually on October 20, 6-7pm.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 897 1974 5533
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Mr. Ball has put together a survey to get input on your experience at California High School. He only has 21 responses at this point and would love to gather more data to help develop a community driven vision for our school. Please take a few minutes if you can to share your thoughts. Thank you to the families that have done so already. | |
School Breakfast Survey
We are looking for student feedback regarding Cal High's breakfast program. Please help us out by completing this survey.
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Parents' Schoology Accounts
Do you have access to your/your student's account on Schoology?
Here you find all communication with the teachers, grades, homework, and notes.
This link will take you to reset a parent's Schoology password as well as register for Schoology if needed.
This link will show parents how to turn on (or turn off) email notifications for Schoology.
For further questions ask josborn1@srvusd.net
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Cameras Needed
Do you have an old film camera collecting dust in your closet? The Cal High Photo program is looking for donations of any photography equipment- cameras, tripods, darkroom equipment etc. Please contact Paul Fortayon at pfortay@srvusd.net if you would like to donate. All donations are tax deductible.
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Cal High PTSA October Meeting
- Monday, October 10, 2022 6-8pm
- Key notes by College and Career Counselors via Zoom on student financial aid (link to follow)
- Meeting is Live at the Cal High Library, doors open at 5:45pm to attend the C&C Counselors' presentation on the big screen. Meeting will follow from 7-8pm.
Save the Date: Cal High PTSA Association November Meeting
- Monday, November 14, 2022
- 6:00-8:00 pm Live in the Cal High Library
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2022-2023 Art Reflections |
- 6 categories to select from - you may enter multiple categories as well!
- Submit your digital entry by Midnight Friday, October 14th
- Submit your actual Art piece / flash drives to the Front Office by Friday, October 14th.
- Student Entry Form
Mark your calendar everyone for the California High School Art Reflections Showcase!!
Tuesday, November 29th
Cal High Theater
7-9 PM
Live Performances
School Level Awards Show
Questions? email Melanie James calhighartreflections@gmail.com
If a parent is interested in getting involved with Art Reflections, this is a perfect opportunity! I am looking for someone to follow as this is my 5th year and my son is a senior. It is a wonderful program, supported by PTSA.
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We would love to see your support of the Cal High PTSA by becoming a member. This can be done on the Future fund registration platform, and also by sending us a check. Parent membership is $16, Students $10 and Cal High Teachers/Staff $8. Donations to PTSA can also be done by check if you want to avoid the platform fee of FF. The check can be send to the PTSA mailbox in school, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon 94583. We truly appreciate your support and time. | | |
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Fall Sports EBAL Calendar link
Fall Sports at Cal High:
Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Women's Golf, Song, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Waterpolo, and Men's Waterpolo.
OPEN GYM & STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING IS STARTING NOW ● For more info and to sign up, go to the Cal High Women's Basketball Website ● In the old gym A. Tuesdays: 4pm - 6pm B. Thursdays: 6pm - 8pm ● In the weight room A. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5pm - 6pm
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We are excited to have a new member of the Grizzly team. In partnership with Discovery Counseling Center and JFK University, each high school in the district has a sports psychology intern that will be providing support to our athletic program. If your student-athlete needs specific support, please feel free to reach out to our intern, Maite Reece: maiter@discoveryctr.net; 925-837-0505 ext. 418 | |
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 Cal High Men’s Fútbol Season.
Kicking off the season vs. Logan HS on Saturday 12/3/2022.
Open Fields, is a great opportunity for returning and new players to start to get to know each other, and to meet some of the Coaches.
Dates: 9/30 Time: 6-7:30pm
Dates: 10/1, 10/15 Time: TBD
Dates: 10/21, 10/28 Time: 6-7:30pm
Tryouts: 11/1-11/4 Times: TBD
All players must attend all 4 days of tryouts.
Cal High Futbol Homepage
New Players - Sign up to receive updates and program information
Looking forward to seeing you on the Field! Go Grizzlies!
Coach Jose Mena - Varsity Head Coach
Athletic Clearance Form:
IMPORTANT ATHLETIC CLEARANCE DATES
WINTER SPORTS- Athletic Clearance page open now! Upload clearance items before November 1st 2022
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Women's Soccer - Season Updates and Golf Tournament Fundraiser
CAL WOMEN'S SOCCER
2022-23 PRE-SEASON INFO & UPDATES
The Cal High Women's Soccer Program is ready to kick off our 2022-23 season! We expect to have a freshman, JV, and Varsity team this season! If you're interested in learning more about preseason, tryouts and season information, please use our CHS Women's Soccer INTEREST FORM -- and please use a personal email, rather than a school one to make it easier to contact you. If you missed our interest meeting on 9/21, you can view the recording of the meeting here.
High School sports are not funded -- we need to raise money to help offset costs of uniforms, referees, athletic league fees, equipment, coaches and more. Help us raise money and support our fundraisers!
GOLF TOURNEY FUNDRAISER - October 2nd at the San Ramon Golf Club. Register to participate today and help support Women's and Men's soccer at Cal High. We're looking for sponsors too! Contact us to secure your sponsorship!
Subscribe to our Google Calendar, and check out our Web Page for the latest.
9/26 Winter Sports Athletic Clearance Open
9/30, 4:30pm, Open Field (OPTIONAL) (CHS Stadium)
10/21, 4:30pm, Open Field (OPTIONAL) (CHS Stadium)
10/28, 4:30pm, Open Field (OPTIONAL) (CHS Stadium)
10/31 Last Day to Complete Athletic Clearance
11/1-11/4 Tryouts - Times and Location TBA
12/1 - First Non-League Game
For questions, you can contact us at calwomenssoccer@gmail.com.
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Varsity Song Team - Fall Dance Clinic
The UDA nationally ranked Cal High Dance Team is hosting a dance clinic for students aged 6-14.
Participants will learn a dance routine which they will perform at a Cal High Boys Junior Varsity Football
half time show.
For details and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Questions? Please email CalHighSong@outlook.com
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Cal High Learning Labs
The California Academic Boosters is happy to announce that it has recently approved the funding to support the school's new tutoring program Learning Labs.
The program provides tutoring hours for four subject areas (math, WL, science and English), totaling about 450 tutoring hours that could benefit 300-400 students, as well as building leadership/communication/social skills for tutors, for the school year of 2022-2023. Currently the program is teacher referred and is potentially expanding to more students later in the school year.
Education Fund Donation and Corporate Match
Thank you for your generous donation to the Education Fund to continue to enhance learning and support Cal High academic performance. If you haven't done so, it is not too late! You can still make your donation through this link.
In addition, you can Double your Cal High Education Fund–Academic Boosters Contribution with Corporate Match!
Employer Gift Matching Programs match dollar-for-dollar every contribution you make to the Cal High Education Fund. Many companies will match donations, but the employee must submit the request.
Please search for us using:
Tax ID #68-0245854
CHS Ed Fund/Academic Boosters
P.O. Box 3161
San Ramon, CA 94583
Upcoming Boosters/Parent Meeting:
Monday September 26th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Website: link
Email: california.edfund@srvef.org
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Mexxi's Pre-Orders for Homecoming
We will once again be offering Mexxi's burritos at this year's Homecoming game. You can order Steak, Chicken or Veggie Burritos or Burrito Bowls for $13. A limited number may be available at the game for $16. You can place your order via Future Fund through October 1st: California High School: CHS- Athletic (futurefund.com)
Snack Shack Sign Ups
There are still a few spots open for the Homecoming and Senior Night games. This is a great opportunity to raise additional funds for your sports team as each volunteer will earn money for their team for each shift worked. Please sign up here: 2022 Grizzly Grill Volunteer Sign Ups
September CAB Meeting
Due to no school on our regular meeting date, the September CAB meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 28. In addition to regular monthly topics, a more detailed review of how CAB supports Cal High Athletics will be provided.
September CAB Meeting - Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 28 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 401-217-5715 PIN: 532 238 517#
Open Board Positions
Want to get more involved in CAB? We have the following Board positions available:
Corporate Ad Sponsorship
Grizzly Madness Chairperson
Matching Funds & Donations
Alumni Coordinator (Hall of Fame)
Auditor
Spirit Wear
Need to refresh your wardrobe? Grizzly spirit wear is available by visiting: Home Grizzly Gear (deco-apparel.com)
Are you a Basementeer?
CAB is once again partnering with Sports Basement's Basementeer program. As a Basementeer (for a one time fee of $25), you receive 10% off your purchase and by selecting California High School Athletic Boosters as your charity, CAB will also receive a donation equal to 10% of your purchase. These donations help support ALL athletic organizations at Cal High through Jump Start funding and Capital Expense Matching Fund requests.
Contact Cheryl Weaver at calathletics@srvef.org for more information.
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Drama Boosters Meeting: Thursday, October 6th at 7pm in Room FA 106
We will be discussing the Fall show, stage lighting, and other upcoming events! This is our last Drama Boosters meeting of 2022, our next is scheduled for January 2023.
Thank you in advance for your support as we enter this upcoming year. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at grizzlydramaboosters@gmail.com and/or visit the Cal High Drama website.
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CHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a non-profit organization that fundraises to support the Instrumental Music Program at Cal High.
Next Events
September 27 Mod Pizza San Ramon Fundraiser. Use this special link to order
Booster/Parent Meetings - 7pm in Band Room
Next one is October 20th
Usually every 3rd Thursday of the month
Parent Volunteers Needed! Join the Fun!
Calling all Cal High Marching Band and Color Guard Parents!
Our Band and Guard kids have been working hard and are going to put on several great shows this season, but they need YOUR help! We need drivers, food preparers and servers, and people to help push instruments and props on and off the field. Bonus: the Pit Crew gets a great sideline view of the show!
Sign up to help here!
Specific details about event times will be updated as they become available. Please email calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Booster Events - save these dates:
Snapraise started on Sept 16 - see website for more details
Sept 27 @ MOD pizza
October 29 - Pancake Breakfast
Instrumental Music Performances
Sept 24 - Bandapalooza!
Oct 7 - Homecoming Parade
Oct 11 - Fall Orchestra Concert
Oct 13 - Fall Band Concert
Website: www.calhighmusic.org
Email: calhighbandboosterprez@gmail.com
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Grad Night Tickets
Buy your Grad Night 2023 Tickets with Early Bird Pricing here
PTSA Member $125.00
Non-Member $150.00
Grad Night Sponsorships
Cal High Alumni, business owners, and community supporters: We need your help! California High School's Grad Night committee is actively seeking donations and contributions to make Class of 2023's Grad Night a success. Please contact our committee chair at calhighgradnight@gmail.com to find out how to become a sponsor.
Grad Night Donation Form
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This time of year, the main focus is 4 year colleges since Fall is application season for universities. In the Spring, our attention focuses on 2 year colleges, vocational schools, the workforce, the military, and other post-grad options when their application windows open.
We know that as parents/guardians, you may also have questions about these post-grad plans and we would love to invite you to join our Family Night to learn about to-do items for seniors and how the CHS team will work with your Senior to navigate this process.
Here are some important dates to have on your radar:
Senior Family Night
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
6:00-7:00 pm (virtual, link here)
Financial Aid Night
Monday, October 10th, 2022
6:00 - 7:00 pm (virtual, link to follow)
Kelly Nogueiro Falcone, M.S., PPS
Counselor
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Yearbook Announcements
1) Students who need to pick up last year's yearbook (and/or a previous year's book), please stop by WL-1 during brunch, lunch, or after school. You may also email Ms. Brindley to arrange a pick up from the front office.
2) Seniors & Senior Parents: Please check your email for important information and due dates pertaining to Senior Portraits, Senior Ads, Senior Quotes, and Senior Superlatives. Link to letter here.
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This week in the Zen Den:
- Closed Monday and Tuesday (no school)
- Make a Glitter Jar at lunch - a tool for calming and reducing stress - at the outside Wellness Courtyard tables
- This week's featured "reset" activity is community drawing - help add to our community art project, a continuous picture drawn on butcher paper.
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Thursday student support: Self-Efficacy Workshops (rotating) - 8 spots each week. (Full on 9/29)
The Zen Den is open from 8:15am - the end of 5/6 period each school day for short "reset" breaks. Class time visits are with teacher permission/pass.
All Zen Den (wellness) programs and events are "electronics free" - and we ask students to put phones and computers away to do purposeful in-person interactions with others.
Zen Den tools and resources are available on our website. Regular updates on Instagram & Twitter: Instagram & Twitter: @calhighwellness
Join our Schoology Group with Access Code: N99Q-ZNXF-Q9W3R
Next week in the Zen Den:
Make a Mindfulness Glitter Jar in the Zen Den at lunch Wednesday - Friday (using outdoor tables)
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The next deadline to submit the summer NDC for credits is September 13th. Please know late submissions will not be accepted.
– Please follow these 2 steps- if the NDC credits are to be transferred on the CHS transcript
1. Submit this Application to Place Credit form, after the student has completed the course. (NOTE- Paper Copies of "Application to Place Credit" will not be accepted.)
Upload the completed form, signed by both - the student and parent(s).
Section 4, Question 3 of the Google form is where you need to upload the signed form.
CHS transcript will be updated once this form is received.
2. Submit the Official NDC Transcript from the institution to the Registrar’s office by the deadline. (Transcripts emailed from a student/parent are not considered official and will not be accepted)
Transcripts can be sent to me via fax, email or by postal mail.
Check here to see if your NDC Transcript has been received and or if grade has been added to Cal High transcript.
The deadlines to submit the NDC transcripts are given below. Transcripts will not be accepted after the deadlines.
Next Deadlines
- By Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - for students wishing to put a Summer, 2022 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
- By Friday, January 20, 2023 - for students wishing to put a Fall, 2022 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
- By Friday, May 19, 2023 - for students wishing to put a Spring, 2023 NDC onto their SRVUSD transcript
When will the NDC Courses be posted on CHS Transcript
Summer courses
Seniors: by September 15th
Juniors: by October 15th
Sophomores: by November 15th
Freshmen: by December 15th
More information is available on the Registrar’s Website.
Vinita Battu - Registrar
California High School
vbattu2@srvusd.net
Phone: (925) 803-3214
Fax: (925) 828-1054
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Cal High Interact Club
Are you interested in community service? If so, you should join Cal High Interact! We have regular service events available to members every week, where you can help out in our community and make friends with the 400+ members in our club! We also hold weekly 10-15 minute meetings every Wednesday at lunch in Room S-9 where we go over our upcoming events. Join us at our meetings and booth at the club fair (more details to come once you join our mailing list!)
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Scaffold Parenting Book Club
Tuesday 10/18, 7-8p (virtual- google meet)
Book Club for all parents/caregivers of students within the SRVUSD. Second book club meeting takes place Tuesday, October 18th via google meet.
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Care Parent Network
Sept. 28, 6:30-7:30p (virtual- zoom)
Care Parent Network is providing.a parent/ caregiver education.opportunity of students with Special Needs: Basics and strategies to being an Effective IEP team member. Flier offers detailed information on registration for the event.
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EEC Common Grounds Coffee
Sept. 28th, 9-10:30a (in person)
EEC Council Common Grounds Coffee
Starbucks - Market Place
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Culture in the Community
Explore the world in our own backyard! Save the date for:
San Ramon's 5th Annual Culture in the Community Celebration, Sunday, October 16, 10 AM to 2 PM
Hosted at the San Ramon Community Center, the event celebrates the diversity of the San Ramon Valley with:
- Two stages for multicultural performances
- Music
- Art
- Cultural booths
- Children's crafts, activities, and games
Parking and admission is free, and food will be available for purchase.
Are you interested in sharing your cultural heritage? Apply using these forms:
Entertainment/Performer Application
Country Booth Application
Nonprofit/ Business Booth Application
For more information, visit www.SRCultureintheCommunity.com
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Stay up-to-date: If you know someone who did not receive this Bear Facts newsletter, forward this to them and tell them to click on Bear Facts sign up to register for the newsletter. Be sure to choose “California HS”.
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Support our Cal High Teachers and Staff - Donors Choose! |
Teachers and staff are working hard to make learning more engaging, but some could use your support. Go to DonorsChoose to contribute to help our Grizzly heroes.
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When you shop on Amazon (smile.amazon.com), please use THIS LINK to support Cal High PTSA. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your order to CHS PTSA.
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The best way to stay connected to all things Cal High related is to follow us on Instagram at the handles below!
- CAL HIGH: @calhighgrizzlies
- CLASS of 2023: @calhigh_23
- CLASS of 2024: @calhigh2024
- CLASS of 2025: @calhigh25
- CLASS of 2026 @calhigh26
- SPIRIT: @calhighspirit
- RALLY and LTA: @calhighrallylta
- CULTURE AND CLIMATE: @chs_cultureandclimate
- PTSA: @calhighptsa
- @CalHighCounseling
- @CalHighWellness
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