Miss Wendel's HST, Melissa Hunnicutt, is extremely proud of her accomplishment! Let's all congratulate Miss Wendel!
Many students and teachers welcome the holiday season and the break it brings from instruction, testing, and homework after a busy fall. But the holidays can also bring anxiety and stress. Students feel the pressure just as much as adults, and some do not feel comfort and joy during the holidays.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) can support students and teachers alike through the holidays and the long winter break.
HERE is a great flyer to show all the resources our school has to offer to support your student's Mental Health. You can also go to our South Schools
Social Emotional Resources Site for more support.
Writing Office Hours
Do you have questions about writing?
We have answers!
Writing Office Hours with Ms. Davidson
Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00
Students can sign up for an appointment at
Important: We are collecting parent input on what works best for our families during the upcoming CAASPP testing. Last year, most of our students tested remotely, this option is again available this year. Please let us know your thoughts by completing this survey.
Parent Input on SBAC testing 21-22
Universal Tools and Designated supports spotlight: Tools that are available to help your child on the upcoming CAASPP test. CAASPP testing is the statewide assessment given to all public school students. Subjects assessed are Math and ELA to students in grades 3-8 and grade 11 and Science in grades 5, 8 and once in high school.
The CAASPP offers an embedded Calculator tool to all students in grades 6-8 and High School, for calculator approved questions. It is NOT available for every question. Here is a video showing the calculator in action. The Calculator is automatically embedded in the test platform, you do not need to request it from your teacher.
Calculator (Grades 6–8 Only) Video
A calculator will be available to you on certain test questions. Select the calculator button in the upper right corner.
Calculator (High School) Video During testing, the graphing calculator will be available to you on certain test questions. When it is available, select the calculator button in the upper right corner.
CAASPP Embedded Designated Supports
How to Take an SBAC Practice Test and Check out a Designated Support
Homeschool Hub Field Trips & Events (FTE)
Important change: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday break, we must adjust our January field trip previews schedule:
- Field trips for January will be posted on Friday, December 3rd, at 10 am.
- Booking for January field trips will begin the following Wednesday, December 8th, at 10 am.
Reminders:
Masks are required for all indoor field trips, regardless of the venue’s mask policy.
Masks are not required for outdoor field trips unless the venue requires them.
Have questions? Need help? Email us at fieldtrips@cabrillopointacademy.org or join our daily office hours:
Homeschooling With Dyslexia
Do you think your child has dyslexia? How do you know? And what do you do about? Can you “cure” it with homeschooling?
Those were all questions that I had about 5 years ago.
We started homeschooling Elisa during kindergarten and by the time she was in 3rd grade, I was pretty confident I had this homeschool thing down. She could read well, write well, knew all of her math facts. She was actually a couple years ahead of her grade level!
So, when it was time for Lindy to start kindergarten that year, I figured it would be a piece of cake. I knew she was smart and she had always been advanced for her age. She started walking at 9 months and had a giant vocabulary by 18 months. I figured she’d be like Elisa and practically teach herself and I would just be along for the ride.
Well, as it turned out….
I WAS TOTALLY WRONG!
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The Virtual Compassion Corner
Attention high school parents and students, Cabrillo Point Academy is excited to announce a new mental wellness program for high school students (grades 9-12), The Virtual Compassion Corner.
The Virtual Compassion Corner is designed for high school students to self refer for mental health support when they are having a difficult time in their life. They can meet with a counselor or a school psychologist virtually during school hours to discuss current life situations that may be impacting their overall functioning.
Students can complete the Virtual Compassion Corner form with the link here to notify a counselor they are seeking help. Once the form is submitted, the student receives a confirmation notice and email that contain an appointment link. They can choose to set up a 20 minute phone call or zoom meeting during school hours. If the student does not sign up immediately, we will reach out to the student directly and check in.
Cabrillo Point Academy Spirit Wear
Facebook Page
Please note: There are three questions that need to be answered in order to join. The group is for currently enrolled families only.
Yvonne Kahlen - OC Family Liaison
Maria Ramirez - OC Special Programs Family Liaison
Hi, I am a Mother of 4 sons, and grandma of 3 little ones. I learned about homeschooling about 5 years ago and I loved the whole concept. I homeschooled my youngest son and he loved it! I wish I had known this way of teaching when my other sons were little. I love helping families to thrive, and be successful! I am here to help you in any way I can.
Hola, Mi nombre es Maria y soy madre de 4 hijos varones,y abuela de 3 pequeños. Hace 5 años aprendí de este concepto de Estudiar en casa y me encantó. He educado en casa al más joven de mis hijos y a él también le gusto la idea! Me hubiera encantado saber de esta manera de educar cuando mis otros hijos eran pequeños. Me encanta ayudar a que las familias sean exitosas y aquí estoy para lo que necesiten.
