CGUHS News
It's a Great Day to be a Cougar - 2022/2023
Family Newsletter
Week of October 24th, 2022
Upcoming Events
We look forward to having you come out and support our students.
PSAT
Why the PSAT/NMSQT Is Important
When your child takes the PSAT/NMSQT, they open the door to more benefits than you might think.
- It connects students to more than $300 million in scholarships, including the National Merit® Scholarship Program. If your child opts into our free Student Search Service®, scholarship providers will invite them to apply.
- It's excellent practice for the SAT. Both tests measure the same knowledge and skills and ask the same types of questions, so PSAT/NMSQT takers will know what to expect on the SAT.
- It's the first step to a free, personalized SAT study plan. Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® uses your child's PSAT/NMSQT score to create a customized SAT study plan with sample questions that focus on areas where they need help.
- It shows student progress on the road to college. The PSAT/NMSQT is part of the SAT Suite of Assessments, a series of tests beginning in eighth grade that shows your child and their teachers whether your child is on track for college.
- It shows which Advanced Placement Program® (AP) courses your child is ready for. The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report indicates which college-level AP courses your child has the potential to succeed in.
Learn more at: PSAT/NMSQT – For Parents & Guardians | College Board
You can register for the PSAT by emailing Mrs. Maritza Cruz, guidance clerk at mcruz@cguhsd.org. There is an $18 fee that you can pay at the bookstore. The deadline to register is Monday, October 24th by 3pm.
If you have any questions please contact your counselor.
Grading Q&A
Please join our district-wide grading committee on Teams for a brief overview of our grading practices followed by a Q&A Session. Wednesday 10.26, 3:30 pm; Click here to join the meeting
Thank you for your support at our FFA Steak Fry - It was a GREAT Success!!!
Friday Night Fun - Thank You for Supporting our Cougars!
Athletics
Please remember to purchase your tickets for all home games on Go Fan at gofan.co
Also, please remember that we have instituted a Clear Bag Policy - No Outside Food and Drink to help with the safety and security of our events. Please plan ahead.
Picture Days
Mark your calendars - Pictures will be taken on the following days.
October 31 - Underclass
November 1 - Underclass
November 3 - Seniors
More information to come soon.
Apply to be an IEC
Substitute Teachers Needed
Subs can choose to work on days of your choice and you can pick your subject areas of preference. Currently substitutes can earn $150/day or $200/day as a long-term substitute.
A Few Reminders
- Calling 911 without a real emergency can have significant legal and school consequences. Lately we have had several 911 hang ups from cell phones on campus. We work closely with our police department to respond to potential emergencies and want to make sure that everyone is safe on campus.
- "Senior Assassins" is not a school authorized activity and playing it can result in consequences such as suspension or expulsion. "Senior Assassins" is a game that students sometimes play where they target different groups and "shoot" them with water guns. These items are not permitted at school, on school grounds or school activities.
FAFSA
Each year, the U.S. Department of Education rewards over $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds to more than 13 million students. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the only way to apply for federal, state, and college aid. It is completely free and it typically takes ONLY 30 minutes to complete. Students may submit their FAFSA starting October 1st of their senior year. Many schools offer money on a first-come-first-serve basis, so the sooner one applies, the better.
Apply online at FAFSA.gov or learn more on our website at: Financial Aid (cguhsd.org)
Scholarships
Community Service
Are you looking for service opportunities? Need a copy of the service log? Check out our website at: Superintendent's Challenge (cguhsd.org)
Fall Break is a GREAT time to get started with your service projects.
Student Support
Do you have new student that need a little help navigating OneDrive, Outlook, Blackboard, etc?? The collection of Freshmen Success Videos is available here: https://web.microsoftstream.com/channel/a46538ec-52e2-4f9a-875f-15e01471d27f
Please use them as needed.
Tutoring
Additional tutoring is also available through BRAINFUSE. Students can access this by going to http://cglibrary.org, clicking on the "research" tab and selecting "student resources." Under "student resources" select "Brainfuse" from the list and login with your student ID# and Library Pin. You can get help in many subject areas from 2pm-11pm through this online resource.
We Have an APP for That!
We have an app for that!
Do you want real time information about attendance and grades for your student? You can
easily access using the PowerSchool App. Stay on top of assignments and participate
more fully in your student's daily progress with the PowerSchool App. Students can
download and use it too!
1. Download from your app store.
2. Enter the District Code: QJDT.
3. Enter your username and password. This will be the same username and password you use to access the web-based PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Casa Grande Union High School
Email: bmabb@cguhsd.org
Website: https://www.cguhsd.org/casagrandeunionhighschool_home.aspx
Location: 2730 North Trekell Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Phone: (520)836-8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGUHS-120103599391885/
Twitter: @CGUHS_Cougars