Dear Sentinel Families,
As the weather cools, please remind your student to dress both warmly AND appropriately and in line with the CSPA uniform policy. Sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets are not part of the CSPA uniform policy unless they are one of the school approved new crewneck sweatshirts or zip up jackets (click here for order form). If you plan to order one of the new uniform approved items make sure to submit your order form to Mrs. Knickerbocker at the front office by October 31st.
Last week, students participated in Spirit Days that led up to Friday's first Pep Rally of the year. At the Pep Rally, our Fall sports teams and other extracurricular programs were recognized with healthy amounts of cheering, fun and school spirit. On Saturday, students participated in the Fall Ball, our first dance of the year. The evening was gorgeous and everyone looked very nice in their formal attire.
Comprehensive Student Reviews are starting next week. Please make sign up with your student’s Advisory teacher for a CSR time slot. CSRs will take place during the day on Thursday, October 23rd and Friday, October 24th and in the evening of Thursday, November 6th . The CSR is probably my favorite innovation of the Stockwell Education Model. During my final year in the classroom, I had 28 CSPA underclassmen in my Advisory and dedicated at least 56 hours of professional time engaging with their families. I loved every minute of those 56 hours because I gained a much better understanding of my student.
In partnership with you,
Matthew Stewart
Sentinel Boys basketball tryouts will take place Wednesday, November 12. Sentinel Girls Basketball tryouts will take place Wednesday, November 19. Tryout times and locations will be posted here when available.
Students are required to have a completed athletic physical form in order to participate in try-outs. This is mandated by state and federal law. Download the physical form here. Valid physical forms for the 2025 – 2026 school year that have been completed and signed by approved medical personnel must be dated April 15, 2025 or later in order to be accepted.
These are pay to participate teams and those who make the team must register with SEP after the roster is announced. Students do not need to register with SEP and pay until AFTER the first try-out/practice and they have made the team.
Our CSA District Libraries are run by our devoted parent volunteers and it's a volunteer opportunity that is wonderful for interacting with our students. We are in need of several volunteers so that all of our library class times are covered. Training is provided.
Click HERE if interested in volunteering opportunities.
CSPA High School students are required to perform 50 hours of community service/volunteerism as a graduation requirement. Community service credit will be given for voluntary activities that help others or are beneficial to the community. Students earn credit for hours spent participating in the actual activity, not for meeting and planning time. Students are responsible for getting a Community Service Sponsor Sheet signed and dated for each activity.
Click HERE for a printable Community Service Sponsor Sheet.
Preparation is embedded in the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy name. That preparation is grounded in the belief that people who are capable, caring, and self- directed learners will be successful in life no matter what they choose to do after they leave High School. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and we are committed to providing students with the skills they need for work and life.
We have created a permanent link to post-secondary resources that will appear at the bottom of this and all CSPA newsletters. Additionally, we have included a link for active scholarship opportunities. Visit these resources often to find helpful links and opportunities for all students, regardless of their post-CSPA plans.
