Final exams for the fall semester are next week and will take place Tuesday, December 14 through Thursday, December 16! Please click here to view the Fall 2021 Finals Schedule.
During finals week, middle school students will be dismissed from Duarte High School (DHS) at the conclusion of their academic classes each day. As usual, middle school parents will pick up their students from the CSArts-SGV campus. High school students will be released at 12:30 p.m. each day.
Please note that there has been a change to Nutrition and Lunch service for next week.
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Monday, December 13 (Green Day): Nutrition and Lunch will be served as usual
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Tuesday, December 14 –Thursday, December 16 (Finals Schedule): Nutrition will be served and pizza will be available following dismissal
As a reminder, there will be no conservatory instruction during finals week and no school on Friday, December 17 for a teacher planning day. Best of luck with all of your finals!
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With Winter Break just a week away, we wanted to provide a few reminders regarding what the schedule will look like for the first week of the spring semester. CSArts-SGV will be closed from Monday, December 20 to Monday, January 3 for Winter Break.
Please keep the following dates in mind for the beginning of the spring semester.
Monday, January 3: CSArts-SGV closed; academic instruction resumes for all middle school students at their Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) academies
Tuesday, January 4: CSArts-SGV Staff Professional Development Day (no school)
Wednesday, January 5: CSArts-SGV academic instruction resumes for high school students
Monday, January 10: CSArts-SGV conservatory instruction resumes for all high school and middle school students
Please note: On days where middle school students are in session, but high school students are not (Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4), middle school families may still pick up their students on the CSArts-SGV campus at the conclusion of their academic day.
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ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY |
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CSArts-SGV parents/guardians: Want to see what your student has been up to in their elective classes this fall semester? You are invited to "step into the classroom" this coming Monday, December 13 to view a 30-minute presentation during your student’s elective block showcasing all they have learned.
During the academic day, the following elective classes will be presenting their work: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing/Paint, Photo, Digital Art, Film Music, Piano, Taekwondo, Ballet, Stretch and Core, Tap, MT Dance, Hip Hop, and CCC Music.
See the flyer below for more information about the times of the presentations and the check-in process. On the day of the event, please park in the Highland Avenue parking lot and be sure to wear a mask at all times while indoors.
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HELP US PLAN FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS |
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Now that we are nearly halfway through our fifth year at CSArts-SGV, we are excited to begin the process of building a strategic plan to guide our vision for the next five school years! As we launch into this new stage of CSArts-SGV’s development, it is of utmost importance to us that we seek feedback to help us make informed decisions on improving our arts and academic programs and operations model.
We encourage all CSArts-SGV parents, students, faculty, staff, and alumni to complete an anonymous 10-minute survey prior to next Friday, December 17. Information collected through this survey will help us focus our efforts while building our new strategic plan. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
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YEAR-END DONATION REMINDER |
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We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that donations to CSArts-SGV, including those made through your Parent Funding Agreement (PFA), are tax deductible per the school’s IRS nonprofit designation (Tax ID #81-3919990). If you would like your donation to count toward 2021 for tax purposes, please postmark checks or make online donations by Friday, December 31. Online donations can be made at www.sgv.csarts.net/PayMyPFA. Payments can also be mailed to the CSArts-SGV Business Office at 1010 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Thank you for generously supporting CSArts-SGV! If you have questions, please contact Family Liaison Amanda Quinlan at [email protected] or 657.321.4000 ext. 60011.
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RSVP FOR ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS |
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Attention CSArts-SGV parents/guardians of students in grades 7-11: If your child will be returning to CSArts-SGV for the 2022-2023 school year, please click here to RSVP for one of our mandatory annual parent meetings. Please remember that at least one parent/guardian from each family is required to attend this meeting once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process.
These parent meetings will be held in person on the CSArts-SGV campus on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11. Each conservatory has been assigned to one of the evenings, but parents may choose from a 5:30 or 7 p.m. meeting time.
At this meeting, school leadership and your child’s conservatory director will discuss a variety of important topics and goals pertaining to the 2022-2023 school year, including performance opportunities, arts and academic enrichment programming, and much more. They will also share an overview of the variety of ways you can support your child’s experience at CSArts-SGV. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
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PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ TABLES & TICKETS ON SALE
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Table sponsorships and individual tickets are now available for CSArts-SGV’s inaugural fundraising event, Puttin’ On the Glitz! We hope you will join us on Sunday, January 30 in the CSArts-SGV Central Quad for an extraordinary evening under the stars, including a high-energy performance inspired by the style and glam of the Roaring ‘20s. Hosted by acclaimed actor Jane Kaczmarek, the lively production will feature our talented CSArts-SGV dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, and more, in addition to an exclusive sneak preview of this year’s All-School Musical, Chicago!
Click here to reserve your table, purchase your tickets, or learn more about Puttin’ On the Glitz! You won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience.
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PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY |
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If you have not done so already, remember to order your yearbook by Sunday, January 9 to guarantee your copy! After this deadline, prices will go up and limited copies will be available. Please click here to reserve your yearbook, as well as to purchase optional personalized name plates. If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), a discount is available for yearbooks. Please contact Assistant Principal Nicole Read at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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SENIOR ADS & SENIOR BABY PHOTOS |
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Celebrate your senior’s hard work and success with a yearbook ad! Click here to design and purchase yours today. The final deadline to purchase an ad is Sunday, January 9, and designs must be submitted at the time of purchase – no exceptions.
The CSArts-SGV Yearbook Class is compiling blast-from-the-past photos of seniors for use at graduation and for possible use in the yearbook. These photos will be shown for each senior as they go up to receive their diploma! Please upload one to two photos of your senior (from newborn to 5 years old) through this form by Sunday, January 9. No naked baby pictures please.
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Class of 2022 families: Please click here to access the December edition of the Senior Bulletin, with new information on all things related to graduation and end-of-year activities. Be sure to check in on the senior webpage often to receive the latest updates!
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SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES |
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Hey CSArts-SGV community! We are seeking your success stories for State of the Art, which can be found on the CSArts-SGV website. State of the Art features submissions from students, alumni, faculty, and staff to highlight achievements in academics, the arts, and more. Click here to check it out!
To be featured in State of the Art, please submit your accomplishments at www.sgv.csarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing things you’ve been up to!
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH CSARTS-SGV |
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Parents, students, faculty, and staff: Did you know that you can read the latest from CSArts-SGV on the Blog & News page of our website? The CSArts-SGV Blog & News page is updated monthly with exciting posts that highlight upcoming special events, insights into students’ lives, exclusive interviews with faculty and alumni, and special behind-the-scenes moments. Click here to check out the most recent posts!
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COVID-19 DASHBOARD & WEEKLY TESTING |
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All of CSArts-SGV’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. The COVID-19 Dashboard is updated regularly to help keep our community informed of positivity rates at our school. On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form in order to report a positive test, symptoms, or exposure.
Please remember that weekly COVID-19 testing will continue to be available to all faculty, staff, students, and families as an extra health and safety resource every Monday at 1:30 p.m. Please note that, due to the holiday, there will be no testing on Monday, December 20; however, testing will resume on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3.
The drive-through clinic is located in the parking lot off Highland Avenue. Walk-ups are welcome. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
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Final Exams (1st Semester): Tuesday, December 14 – Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
Winter Break (School Closed): Monday, December 20 – Monday, January 3
Middle School Academic Instruction Resumes (DUSD): Monday, January 3
Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Tuesday, January 4
High School Academic Instruction Resumes: Wednesday, January 5
Conservatory Instruction Resumes: Monday, January 10
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
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