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C.K. McClatchy Theater VAPA Program
Grades 9-12
Program Information
CKM VAPA Theater is a four-year program that explores theater literature, performance, and historical and cultural connections. Improvisation, creative dramatics, and scene work connect students to acting and character development. Theater courses provide opportunities for students to develop critical listening and thinking skills, stage presence, and ensemble work, culminating in periodic classroom performances. Theater gives students an opportunity to develop fundamental assessment and problem-solving skills.
C.K. McClatchy Visual Art VAPA Program
Grades 9-12
Program Information
VAPA Visual Art students design and construct realistic and abstract works of art using a variety of materials, tools, and techniques. They examine, analyze, and interpret traditional and contemporary works of art while their understanding of elements and principles of design are solidified and reinforced. Individual and group experiences will promote problem-solving, creative thinking, and formal expression.
Infinite Campus Annual Update Instructions
Fall 2024
Please note that the Annual Update can be submitted only once per family and may only be completed by guardians listed in the primary household.
If your student is applying for K-8 Open Enrollment, a High School Specialty Program, or an Intra-District Permit, an Annual Update form is required for eligibility in the lottery for those programs. The Secondary Household Update form linked above will not be accepted.
If any changes or updates are required for your Annual Update form, please call the Enrollment Center at (916) 643-2400 for assistance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Step One: Log In
Log in to your .
If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, request an activation key from your student鈥檚 school office to .
Step Two: Navigate to the Annual Update Form
Once you have successfully logged into your Parent Portal account, click the Annual Update button on the bottom, right side.
On the next screen, click Start next to the 2024-2025 Annual Update Existing Student form.
On the following screen, check that your student(s) information is listed correctly and then click the Begin Annual Update button.
Step Three: Start the Annual Update Form
A new browser window will open. Follow the prompts to launch the form.
Please pick your preferred language at the top of the page.
The next screen will require you to type and sign your name.
Click Begin to start reviewing your household鈥檚 information.
Step Four: Review your Household Information
The Annual Update will walk you through four steps of information to review:
- Student(s) Primary Household 鈥� home phone, home address and mailing address. If you need to make a change to an address you must upload verification documentation.
- Legal Parent/Guardian 鈥� contact information for legal guardians in the household.
- Student 鈥� demographics, housing, student services, contact relationships, health services, and release agreements.
Reviewing your Household Information
As you review information, you may find information that is highlighted yellow. This indicates that required information needs to be updated. Click the Edit/Review button(s) to go through the information needed for each person.
There also may be some required fields that are blank that need to be filled in. This may be that the field was not required when you registered your student(s). Please update or complete all fields marked with a red asterisk as they are mandatory.
Release Agreements
Each year, parent/guardians are required to review release agreements for each student in their household. These release agreements include acknowledgement of reviewing the SCUSD Parent and Student Rights Handbook, media release, student access to Google鈥檚 additional services, and agreement of the Technology Acceptable Use Policy.
Move Through the Steps to Complete the Form
After reviewing each section, make any changes necessary and then click Save/Continue to move to the next section until you reach the end of the page. Then click Save/Continue to move to the next step until you finish all four.
When you are finished reviewing all the steps, click the Submit button.
A pop-up window will ask you to confirm that you are ready to submit. Click the Confirm button.
You will receive a confirmation screen with a link to the Application Summary for you to download.
You can also go back to your Parent Portal home page and click the Annual Update button again to see the form is complete.
If any changes or updates are required for your Annual Update form after submission, please call the Enrollment Center at (916) 643-2400 for assistance.
Annual Update Approval
Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email confirmation. Forms with updated address and/or contact information may take up to 7-10 business days to be verified.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Enrollment Center at (916) 643-2400.
How to File My Complaint
Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees
Formal complaints for school or district personnel may be done so in writing and submitted to the Personnel Department. Formal complaints must be indicated on the written correspondence and will be addressed based on the severity of the claim.
Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees Form ( | )
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
For violations of federal and/or state law in regards to specific categorical programs, individuals may submit a formal complaint in writing using the UCP form below to the compliance officer. The complaint must be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of receipt.
- For a list of specific categorical programs covered under UCP, please see the CDE UCP Procedures Pamphlet.
Uniform Complaint Form ( | )
Compliance Officer
Melinda Iremonger
Title IX Coordinator
5735 47th Avenue, 茄子视频, CA, 95824
(916) 643-7446
melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu
Williams Complaint
The complainant must indicate which area covered under the Williams Act proves insufficient. Complaints must be submitted in writing using the form linked below to their principal, or their designee of the school in which the complaint arises.
Williams Complaint Form ( | )
Types of Complaints
Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees
Also known as personnel complaints, a formal complaint against a district employee would occur after the complainant exhausted all steps as outlined above. Personnel complaints include but are not limited to:
- Complaints against an employee, including office staff, teachers, administrators, etc.
- Conflict between employees
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
A UCP is a written statement alleging unlawful discrimination, or failure to comply with a violation of a federal and/or state law in regards to UCPs:
- Must be filed in writing using the UCP Form and submitted to the district compliance officer
- Must be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of receipt
- May be appealed to the school board
- All parties are notified when a complaint is filed and a decision is made
- CDE UCP Procedures Pamphlet
Williams Complaint
A Williams Complaint, another type of UCP complaint, includes concerns regarding insufficient instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. Complaints may be filed anonymously. Williams Complaints are filed with the principal, or their designee, of the school in which the complaint arises.
Complaints and Concerns
Our objective is to cultivate positive relationships with every member of our school community by establishing open lines of communication among students, staff, and families. Occasionally, questions or concerns may arise. Unsure of whom to contact or what to do? Below, we have provided a straightforward guide to assist you in navigating the complaint resolution process within the 茄子视频 City Unified School District
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High School Specialty Program Application Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High School Specialty Program Application?
The High School Specialty Program Application is an opportunity for each student who resides within the boundaries of the 茄子视频 City Unified School District (SCUSD) to apply for enrollment in a SCUSD high school specialty program, based on space availability. SCUSD offers specialty programs at both our neighborhood and small specialized high schools.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students residing within the 茄子视频 City Unified School District boundaries who will be entering grades 9 through 12 for the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to apply.
Students living outside the district boundaries, including those currently on a district permit, may apply to specialty programs through an inter-district permit transfer available from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, through April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm鈥�. Out-of-district applicants who meet the program requirements will be offered placement after qualified in-district applicants per California Education Code.
What are the requirements for submitted applications to enter the lottery?
Applicants must:
- Live within the district boundaries
- Submit program-specific assessments if required
- Currently enrolled SCUSD students must have their primary household guardian submit an Annual Update form through their by November 22, 2024, at 5:00pm.
How many specialty programs can my student apply to?
Students may apply to up to two specialty programs.
Which programs have additional assessments for admission?
Does my student have to turn in a transcript and standardized test scores for admission?
Transcripts for 7th Grade (all quarters) and 8th Grade (first quarter) are only necessary for West Campus.
Currently enrolled SCUSD students will have their transcripts automatically sent from Infinite Campus. Other students must upload a copy of their transcripts as part of their application.
How will we know you received my student鈥檚 application?
Once an application is successfully submitted, you will see a confirmation screen and receive a message in your SchoolMint Message Center confirming the submission. Parents/guardians will also receive a confirmation via email or text message, depending on their selected SchoolMint preferences.
Families can log into their at any time to check the status of their application(s) or view messages in the Message Center.
Is transportation provided by the school district to the specialty program my student is accepted to?
No, transportation is not provided for students accepted into specialty programs. Parents are responsible for transporting their students.
Can I use my work address for my student to apply to a High School Specialty Program?
No.
Can I use my work address for my student to apply to a High School Specialty Program through (using) the Allen Bill?
The 茄子视频 City Unified School District interprets the Allen Bill in the following ways:
- A parent/guardian who resides outside the SCUSD boundaries, is required to provide on letterhead a statement from the employer verifying employment and the work address within the SCUSD boundaries.
- Since our district utilizes addresses for school placement, in order to establish residency the student must enroll and attend the neighborhood school associated with the work address for a full academic year. So for example if the work address is associated with California Middle School the student must apply and be approved via Inter-district permit and attend California Middle School.
- Once this is complete and the student is attending for a full academic year, the student can then apply for any programs through the High School Specialty Program (HSSP) or Open Enrollment (OE).
- Families cannot use their work address to apply for the HSSP or OE if they are not attending our school(s) through the Allen Bill currently.
- Residency is established by attending a full academic year.
- Students who live outside the district boundaries may apply from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, through April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm, via an inter-district transfer permit, to any high school specialty program that still has openings.
Can I turn in a late application?
All applications must be turned in by 5:00pm on Friday, November 22, 2024. No late applications will be accepted.
When do I find out if my student is accepted?
Notifications will be sent to families through SchoolMint on January 13, 2025, based on their selected preferences (email, text message, or both) during registration.
Additional Requirement for Acceptance for New Students to the District
If accepted into a specialty program, new students to the district must complete a full registration form. A link to this form will be included in the notifications sent to families. They will also need to provide photo identification, address verification, proof of birth documentation, and immunization records. Applicants will be automatically removed from the specialty program acceptance list if they do not register by the offer deadline.
Are translation services available during the application process?
The application uses Google Translate and can be translated into over 100 languages.
If my student is already enrolled in his/her specialty program does he/she need to reapply?
No. You do not need to reapply to your specialty program. The school the specialty program resides at becomes your neighborhood school.
Does my student have the right to return to his/her original neighborhood school after being accepted into a specialty program?
To return to your original neighborhood school, you must apply for an intra-district permit through the Enrollment Center from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, through April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm. Please note that intra-district permits are requests and do not guarantee placement.
My family is moving outside of the SCUSD boundary. What will happen to my student鈥檚 acceptance?
If you move outside of the SCUSD boundary, it voids all open enrollment and you must register your student with the new school district.
I live within the SCUSD boundary, but my student attends a private school. Can my student apply to a High School Specialty Program?
Yes. Learn more at /hssp-application-process.
If my student is attending a SCUSD School on an inter-district permit (i.e., you live outside the district boundaries) can I apply for a High School Specialty Program?
No, inter-district permitted students are not eligible.
Students who live outside our district boundaries (including those that are currently on a district permit) can apply to specialty programs with space available through an inter-district permit transfer from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, through April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm.
I live outside of the SCUSD boundary. Can my student apply to a High School Specialty Program?
No, students who live outside the district boundaries are not eligible. Students who live outside our district boundaries can apply to specialty programs with space available through an inter-district permit transfer from April 7, 2025 at 8:00am, through April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm.
I live outside of the SCUSD boundary and one of my students already attends a high school specialty program. Do my other students have sibling preference?
No.
I am an SCUSD employee and live outside of the SCUSD boundary. Does my student have priority to attend a high school specialty program at my school?
No. However, students who live within our district boundaries whose parent/guardian鈥檚 primary place of employment is at the selected school are given a lottery priority.
How does the lottery work?
The High School Specialty Program Application is not a first-come, first-serve basis. You may apply anytime during the application window to be considered.
District applicants must submit an Annual Update form through Infinite Campus by November 22, 2024, at 5:00pm to be eligible for the High School Specialty Program lottery.
SCUSD uses a computerized, third-party lottery system to place students at their specialty program of choice. A lottery must be implemented if applications exceed the grade capacity at the requested program.
One of the following lottery scenarios will occur:
- Your student is selected for their first specialty program choice and receives a notification of a placement offer.
- If your student applied to only one specialty program and was not selected, he/she will be placed on a waiting list.
- If your student applied for two specialty programs and was not selected for their first choice, the computer will look for their second choice. Note: Second choice selections are placed behind all first choice selections.
- Your student is selected for their second specialty program choice and receives a notification of a placement offer.
- Your student is not selected for their first or second specialty program choice. They will be placed on a waiting list for their first choice only.
What happens if my student doesn鈥檛 get accepted to the first or second school of choice?
Your student will only be placed on the waiting list for their first choice. A notification from SchoolMint will be sent on January 13, 2025 notifying parent/guardians regarding placement on the waiting list.
When space becomes available, a notification will be sent through notifying the parent/guardian of the offer. 2025-2026 waiting lists will be valid until 5:00pm, on July 31, 2025 and then closed. Families can withdraw their application from a waiting list at any time through SchoolMint.
Families will receive the notification based on what preferences (email, text message or both) were selected when registering.
Students who apply to a specialty program and have not met the school鈥檚 admissions requirements will not be included in the lottery. If the student hasn鈥檛 applied to another program, the student must attend their neighborhood or current school.
If my student is accepted to their 2nd choice, will they be put on the 1st choice waiting list?
No.
Who has priority in the lottery selection process?
Lottery Selection Priorities
First priority
- Siblings of students already in attendance at the specialty program and will continue to be enrolled in the upcoming school year.
Second priority
- Students whose parent/guardian鈥檚 primary place of employment is the selected school.
Third priority (administrative priority)
- When unique circumstances occur at a school, such as a school closure, program changes, and/or over-crowding occurs; district administrators may institute a specific priority to meet staffing and housing needs.
Schools without Attendance Boundaries
First priority
- Siblings of students already in attendance at the specialty program and will continue to be enrolled in the upcoming school year.
Second priority
- Students whose parent/guardian鈥檚 primary place of employment is the selected school.
Bulldog Cafe 11/6
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend the second Bulldog Cafe of the year on November 6! Our first session had a wonderful turnout and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back again on the 6th.
This time, we will be focussing on the High School application process. Mrs. Menefee, our 8th grade counselor, will be presenting, so this a great opportunity for both 7th and 8th grade parents to learn more about the process and get any questions answered.