February 26, 2021
FIRST PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE
High school families: Progress reports for the first six weeks of the spring semester will be available to students and parents in Aeries beginning today, Friday, February 26, around 1 p.m.
 
The Aeries portal provides students and parents with progress reports every six weeks. Over time, a student’s official report card or transcript is built in Aeries, made up of semester grades. CSArts-SGV does not mail home progress reports, but they are viewable 24/7 to high school students and parents in the Aeries portal at familysis.sgv.csarts.net. If you do not yet have an Aeries account or have forgotten your password, please contact CSArts-SGV Tech Support at [email protected].
 
Schoology, in comparison, provides day-to-day and week-to-week assignments, updates, and grades. The most recent grades are those in Schoology, for both middle and high school students. Teachers also leave more detailed feedback and comments on students' grades in Schoology, so please check there first when you have questions or concerns. Please direct questions regarding grades to the specific teacher. If you have not signed up for Schoology, please contact Assistant Principal Nicole Read at [email protected] to attain your parent access code. Instructions for creating a Schoology account are located on our website here.
 
Middle school families: CSArts-SGV conservatory progress report grades will soon be available on your DUSD Aeries portal for viewing. Keep an eye out for a post on Schoology from Nicole Read when they are live. Your Aeries portal at your academic institution will be the place to view your official transcripts.
AP TESTING UPDATE
We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update for students who registered to take an Advanced Placement (AP) College Board Exam in May 2021. The College Board has provided schools with flexible planning options to accommodate their specific needs and facility challenges. Based on the provided options, CSArts-SGV has chosen to administer most of their AP exams to students digitally at home in what the College Board is calling Administration 2. This administration will take place toward the end of May.
 
There will be a few exceptions to this decision in order to meet the needs of all our AP students and teachers. Parents of AP students will receive an email shortly containing the exam-specific details for each AP exam that their child is signed up to take, including the date, time, and mode of testing. Please be on the lookout for more information from Assistant Principal Nicole Read.
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR SEASON FINALE
Time is running out to have your photos featured in our Virtual Season Finale! If you have not done so already, please upload your uplifting family photos through this Google Form by the end of the day TODAY, Friday, February 26.
 
The resiliency, positivity, and encouragement our CSArts-SGV families have showcased over this past year have inspired and motivated our students and the entire school community, which is why our Creative Team would like to incorporate a montage of photos that celebrates YOU into our Virtual Season Finale! We invite you to share pictures of your family having fun, studying, relaxing, cooking, creating art, and making the most of this time at home. Also, feel free to include signs or banners in your photos that illustrate your love for our school and our students. Wearing CSArts-SGV swag is always encouraged as well!
 
Thank you in advance for your participation. We can’t wait to see your photos!
CONSERVATORY GROUP PHOTOS
As previously announced, Yearbook will be taking conservatory group photos via Zoom through Wednesday, March 10. Next week’s photo schedule is as follows:

Monday, March 1
4:25 p.m. – Visual Arts – Grade 9
4:35 p.m. – Visual Arts – Grade 10

Tuesday, March 2
4:25 p.m. – Visual Arts – Grade 11
4:35 p.m. – Visual Arts – Grade 12

Wednesday, March 3
4:25 p.m. – Integrated Arts – Grade 9
4:35 p.m. – Integrated Arts – Grade 10

Thursday, March 4
4:25 p.m. – Integrated Arts – Grade 11
4:35 p.m. – Integrated Arts – Grade 12

Friday, March 5
2:30 p.m. – School of Dance – Middle School
2:40 p.m. – Visual Arts – Middle School

Click here to view the full schedule of when each conservatory and grade level will be taking their photos.
2021-2022 COURSE SELECTION
Attention rising high school families: If you have not done so already, please visit the 2021-2022 Course Selection Folder in the Counselor’s Corner Group in Schoology in order to enroll in academic courses for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
Please follow the steps below to complete the process:

Step 1: Watch the Course Selection Screencast Presentation for the grade your child will be in for the 2021-2022 school year.
Step 2: Complete the appropriate Course Selection Form for the grade your child will be in for the 2021-2022 school year.
Step 3: After reviewing all the materials, digitally sign the Course Selection Form.
Step 4: Attend a Virtual Course Selection Drop-In with the school counselors on
Fridays from 10-11 a.m. to get any questions you may have answered:


The remaining Course Selection Form due dates by grade level are as follows:

Rising 9th Graders: Friday, March 5

Thank you so much for your time and support in completing these steps to enroll for next school year!
YEARBOOK APPLICATION MEETING
Is your student interested in joining the CSArts-SGV yearbook staff? Yearbook is open to students who will be in grades 10-12 in the 2021-2022 school year. Applicants must attend the informational meeting next Friday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will cover the application process, what it means to be on the yearbook staff, and more. No prior experience is necessary, but attendance at the meeting is mandatory in order to apply. The meeting will take place via Zoom, and the Zoom link will be shared closer to the meeting date.
DONATE AN ITEM TO OUR VIRTUAL AUCTION
We are looking forward to celebrating our students and the conclusion of another memorable school year during our Virtual Season Finale & Auction, taking place from Monday, April 26 - Saturday, May 1
 
You can help make the event a success by donating an auction item, valued at $100 or more. For a list of suggested donation items, please see the graphic below. All donated items will contribute to the event's Virtual Auction, benefitting all 10 arts conservatories. Click here to donate now, and please reach out to Senior Director of Development Elizabeth Ton at [email protected] with any questions about auction donations.
CSARTS ACADEMY REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY
Time is running out to enroll your student in an incredible interactive virtual arts experience! Registration closes this coming Monday, March 1 for the CSArts Academy Spring 2021 session.
 
This spring, CSArts Academy is offering fully virtual extracurricular classes designed for students ages 8-15 of any skill level, in a variety of artistic disciplines. Click here to browse our selection of eight-week and two-week online courses and to learn more about CSArts Academy.
COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE DAY UPDATE
The CSArts-SGV Administrative Team has decided to postpone College Knowledge Day, originally scheduled for Friday, April 16, to October 2021. It is our hope that postponing this event will allow us to provide a better experience for our students, with both virtual and in-person components, including college visitations, panel discussions, master classes, and exciting sessions. More information will be forthcoming in early fall. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Spring Break (School Closed): Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2

State Testing (No Conservatory): Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9

Progress Reports Available Online: Friday, April 23

Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Friday, April 23

CSArts-SGV Holiday (School Closed, DUSD in Session): Monday, April 26
UPCOMING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES
For more information, please visit www.sgv.csarts.net/BoxOffice.
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