March 28, 2025

GREEN DAY SCHEDULE

Please be reminded next Friday, April 4, we will follow the Green Day Bell Schedule. Be sure to check this schedule for any adjustments to class times or activities. Thank you for your support in keeping everything running smoothly!

2025-2026 IMPORTANT DATES

The CSArts-SGV School Calendar is currently going through the Board approval process. We will have a finalized calendar for you next month, but in the meantime, here is a brief summary of a few important dates to help you as you plan for next year:

On-Campus Registration:

Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Fresh Start! A Day to Welcome New High School Students (includes all 9th grade students):

Monday, August 11, 2025

First Day of High School Academic Instruction:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

First Day of Conservatory Instruction:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Last Day of High School Academic Instruction for Fall Semester:

Thursday, December 18, 2025

First Day of High School Academic Instruction for Spring Semester:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

First Day of Conservatory Instruction for Spring Semester:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Spring Break:

Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2026

Last Day of School:

Friday, May 29, 2026

SEASON FINALE TICKETS

Join us in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our talented students and faculty at Season Finale 2025! Tickets are now available for purchase through the Box Office, please click here. You won’t want to miss this exciting showcase on Sunday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at Citrus College’s Haugh Performing Arts Center. We can’t wait to see you there!

GET YOUR PROM TICKETS

Attention juniors and seniors: Get ready for Prom 2025, held on Saturday, May 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Santa Anita Racetrack in the historic Club House. Tickets are $90 ($45 if you qualify for the Free and Reduced-Priced Lunch Program) and are on sale now through MySchoolBucks or in person at Room 200 (cash only). Ticket sales will close on Thursday, May 1. Be sure to purchase your ticket in advance, as they will not be sold at the door.

If you are interested in inviting a guest, passes are available at the Front Desk and through MySchoolBucks. Please note that underclassmen invited to Prom MUST also complete a guest pass form. Completed guest passes are due to the Administrative Team at Lunch during the week of Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18. Late or incomplete forms will NOT be accepted – no exceptions. Any questions can be sent to sgv.leadership@sgv.csarts.net.

CCC & AP INFORMATION NIGHT

High school students and parents/guardians interested in knowing more about Citrus Community College (CCC) and Advanced Placement (AP) course opportunities are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. via Zoom (Meeting ID: 843 8314 0135, Passcode: SGV).

Administrators, school counselors, teachers, and CCC representatives will be present to discuss a number of topics, including the difference between each type of course, benefits, challenges, expectations, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We strongly suggest that any student considering taking academic CCC and/or AP classes next year attend. See you then!

HIGH SCHOOL CAASPP TESTING

As a reminder, the mandated California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessments will be administered during Testing Week, Wednesday, April 16 through Friday, April 18. These assessments are a great opportunity for our school to showcase our students’ achievements. Regardless of whether or not your student is in a grade that will be participating in testing, please be advised that there is an altered bell schedule for these three days.

For grade-specific information about these assessments, please refer to the links below.

Grades 9, 10, and 12 Testing Week Information

Grade 11 Testing Week Information

Please note: There will be a Study Hall available on all three testing days for students in grades 9, 10, and 12 who need to be dropped off before 10:45 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL PARENT MEETING

Attention parents/guardians of students currently in grades 6-11: Please mark your calendar for CSArts-SGV’s Annual Parent Meeting on Saturday, May 17! During this meeting, school leadership will share a thorough overview of the current state of the school, the vision for the 2025-2026 school year, and the importance of financially supporting your student’s conservatory and academic experience. You will then hear from your student’s conservatory director about their exciting goals and inspired vision for next school year.

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. There will also be a make-up meeting on Monday, May 19. Stay tuned for the link to RSVP coming soon!

GALA TICKETS & TABLES

You do not want to miss the CSArts-SGV Foundation’s Gala 2025: Showtime at the Stardust on Saturday, May 3 at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel. Join us for an unforgettable Vegas-inspired evening, featuring an artfully plated dinner, exciting giving opportunities, and show-stopping performance in celebration and support of the talented student artists of CSArts-SGV. Click here to reserve your tickets or table today!

Additionally, if you are interested in donating an auction item, please click here. Proceeds from this event will support all of the school’s donation-dependent arts conservatory programs. To learn more about Gala, please visit sgv.csarts.net/Gala.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD

Do you know of a student entering high school next year who is interested in joining our vibrant CSArts-SGV community? Please let them know that 2025-2026 applications for grades 9-12 will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis as long as space remains available in each conservatory. They can click here to apply. Middle school applications for grades 6-8 are now closed. Thank you for your support!

CSARTS ACADEMY SUMMER CLASSES

Build a customized summer of art with CSArts Academy! Families with children ages 5-15 can curate their very own summer arts camp with half-day and full-day course options, held on the campuses of CSArts-SGV and our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). Browse the summer brochure to choose from a wide variety of exciting classes that encourage students to learn, explore, and grow their creative skills. Click here to register, and be sure to let family and friends who may be interested know about this exciting opportunity.

SAFETY UPDATES & REMINDERS

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Guidelines

We appreciate your support in keeping our campus and surrounding areas safe and accessible for everyone. Recently, Duarte High School teachers and staff have encountered challenges entering and exiting their east entrance – the alley between our schools – due to congestion during our morning drop-off.

To be considerate neighbors, we kindly ask that you avoid using the alley for drop-off and instead utilize our designated drop-off areas. Your cooperation will help ensure a smooth and respectful experience for both school communities.

Additionally, the Administrative Team was informed last night that some CSArts-SGV families are using business-owned parking lots near Highland Avenue and Huntington Drive to wait for their children after school. This practice has negatively impacted those businesses, and they are asking us to refrain from parking in those areas. One particular business is an occupational therapy office, who has lost accessible access to their office for students that have mobility limitations. We appreciate your support and for helping us maintain a positive relationship with our Duarte neighbors by not using these parking lots for pick-up or drop-off.

Please be reminded of the designated drop-off/pick-up locations:

Highland Avenue Parking Lot
Central Avenue, in front of the CSArts-SGV Administration Office/Lobby (pick-up only)

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES & REMINDERS

ROYAL OAKS STEAM ACADEMY

Please be aware of the following upcoming events.

Step into the SPRING Conservatory Classroom: Royal Oaks parents/guardians: You are invited to "step into the conservatory classroom" on Monday, April 14. Based on your feedback, we have adjusted the event so that families have the opportunity to visit all of their student’s conservatory classes and hear from all of their conservatory teachers. RSVP to help us plan for the event. Thank you!

School of Fine & Media Arts Workshop Day: It is time to register for the School of Fine & Media Arts Workshop Day! On Tuesday, April 15, all Royal Oaks conservatory students in grades 6-8, regardless of conservatory, will have the opportunity to participate in an exploratory workshop of their choice, in lieu of regular conservatory classes. Click here to register your student for the specific workshop they would like to attend. Workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students will be automatically assigned to a workshop if this form is not completed by a parent/guardian. For more information, click here.

Parent Social & Mixer

Parents/guardians: Come join us during the School of Fine & Media Arts Workshop Day on Tuesday, April 15 from 3:45-4:30 p.m. for a Parent Social & Mixer! Enjoy an afternoon of games, prizes, and a chance to connect with fellow CSArts-SGV parents.

Movie Screening: Royal Oaks students in grades 7 and 8 have been invited to a special private movie screening of Snow White on Thursday, April 17 at the Look Dine-In theater in Monrovia. Click here to RSVP and sign a permission slip.

MAXWELL IB ACADEMY

Master Artist Series: We are delighted to announce that next week, on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2, acclaimed musical theatre performer Madison Claire Parks will join us on campus. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times for her "pitch-perfect soprano," Ms. Parks has established herself as a prominent force for the next generation of classical leading ladies. Ms. Parks most recently completed a two-year run in the Broadway National Tour of Wicked, understudying Glinda. We are excited to welcome her to campus.

Pantages Show: The School of Theatre will be heading to see Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood on Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. Permission and transportation forms have been sent digitally through email and ParentSquare. If you have not received these notifications, or if you would like a physical copy of the form, please contact Maxwell Middle School Coordinator Marc Leclerc at marc.leclerc@sgv.csarts.net.

School of Theatre Workshop Day: We are thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, April 15 all Maxwell IB Academy conservatory students in grades 6-8, regardless of conservatory, will have the opportunity to participate in an exploratory workshop of their choice, in lieu of regular conservatory classes. These workshops will be led by our talented conservatory faculty at both the middle and high school level. Please note that sign-ups are complete, and your student is pre-registered for the workshop of choice.