Friday, December 18, 2020
This Advent season, let us prepare our hearts through prayer, penance, rejoicing and hoping, to not only commemorate the glorious coming of Christ the Savior into the world through His Incarnation, but also for Christ’s second coming as Judge.
New Announcements
Please join the Advent Prayer Service today at 8:45, led by Seminarian Mr. Bauman.
Topic: Advent Prayer Service 
Time: Dec 18, 2020 08:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Advent Prayer Service Zoom 
Meeting ID: 842 7704 0787 
Passcode: Advent 

Save the Date! The 2021 Gala will look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Please plan to join us in supporting Charlotte Catholic’s biggest fundraising event with this year’s Completely Online Gala Giving Week & Auction March 14-18, 2021. All the same ways to support the school, but all online!
Donate an item to the online auction here or contact acquisitions chair Casey Fuller. 

Charlotte Catholic Student Council officers extend a sincere “thank you” to all parents, students, and faculty who contributed to our Adopt-A-Family Christmas project this year. Working with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charlotte, we were able to serve twelve families and eighteen additional children because of your incredible generosity. You surely made manifest God’s merciful providence during this holy season. Thank you and bless you! Submitted by Dr. Sigwald LESigwald@charlottecatholic.com
 
Morning Door Openings: In an attempt to make traffic flow better in the morning we will no longer have students enter through the side entrance. If this is your designated door please use any of the three main entrance doors, Chapel, Gym or main doors. 

Friday, December 18 is a half day of school and the office will close at noon. If you need a Driver Eligibility form please plan accordingly.
News for Students

The Levine Buddies Club is holding a toy drive for kids at the children’s hospital from Monday December 7 to Friday December 18. Please bring in new toys that are able to be sanitized and cleaned (this means no stuffed animals or handmade items). The collection will be located in front of the library. Submitted by Catherine Ramich 2023.ramich.ca@cchsemail.org
Counselor's Corner

Click here for contact information: CCHS Counselors

Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any scholarships earned to your counselor. These scholarships will be noted in the Catholic Daily and the Graduation Program. The name of the scholarship and the school that awarded it will be recognized. The actual dollar amount is not made public though is noted as part of the class total at the end of the school year.

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS: The schedule for College Rep Visits may now be found on the Counseling section of the website. Click here for Fall 2020 College Rep Visits

Scholarships Available: Please click the link to see scholarships applications available:
Cougar Sports

For contact information for all CCHS Sports Coaches click here: Cougar Coaches
Click here for the CCHS Athletics page and information on specific sports. Athletics
News from CCHS Boosters

The CCHS Athletic Booster Club invites you to follow us on social media! Check out our new Instagram account by searching CharlotteCatholicAthletics, or on Twitter @CCHS_Athletic. And don’t miss this opportunity to support our student athletes by joining the Athletic Booster Club here.  
Cougar Kudos

Congratulations to Paul Neel for signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at Bucknell University next fall.

Congratulations to Rachel DeRochi on her commitment to play lacrosse at Mercer University next fall.
News for CCHS Parents

School Pictures: The proofs from the Underclass picture makeup day are in the front office and available for pickup during office hours.

Please be sure to read the letter regarding remote learning for the second semester. Click Here to read the letter.
Campus Ministry

For more on the March for Life 2021, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.
Quick Resources
Admissions
Please click here watch the presentation: Discover Charlotte Catholic! Feel free to share with any families of 8th graders who are considering options for high school.
Have a friend or family member interested in attending Catholic?
 To learn more about enrollment or schedule a visit to CCHS, click here:
Attendance
Unless your student has elected full remote learning or is a temporarily remote learner, students must be on campus in school.
24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418
24-hour Attendance Hotline: 704-716-2418
  • All remote learning is allowed for students who have elected for the full semester of remote learning.
  • Temporary remote learning is for students who have been notified that they are under a school-mandated quarantine OR for students whose parents have requested and been granted permission due to exposure or an extenuating circumstance. To request permission, please email Mr. Telford at ktelford@charlottecatholic.com.
  • All other students will be marked absent if they are not in school in person.
Bus Service
 For information about the MACS bus service, visit MACS Transportation.
Calendar/Daily Schedule
CCHS Calendar including rotation day

(see page 9)

Instruction will time will end at 2:19 PM, however end of day prayer and announcements will begin then, followed by a staggered dismissal. Plans for afternoon carpool and transportation will not change. Students will not begin extracurricular activities before 2:35.
Carpool and Parking Information
The paved and gravel lots are closed for pre-construction work.
There is no parking in these lots this year.
The Catholic Daily
Please keep UP-TO-DATE with daily announcements (The Catholic Daily) and communications from CCHS via email. Senders will be "Charlotte Catholic High School" noreply@charlottecatholic.com or communications@charlottecatholic.com. Please mark both as safe senders.

Please click the link to find updated policies for submissions for The Catholic Daily.
COVID-19 Information
There have been thirty-five total reported cases of COVID-19 at CCHS since the start of school.

We will continue to keep you informed. If your child has been in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or greater) with any student or staff member who has tested positive, you will be notified directly by the school and/or the appropriate government authority.

If a student tests positive for COVID
 Please contact CCHS immediately at 704-543-1127. If it is after hours or on the weekend, email ktelford@charlottecatholic.com.

With any questions, contact nurse Kathie Holder at 704-534-1127 or by emailing her at kaholder@charlottecatholic.com.

Please see the protocol on page 23 in the Return to School plan. Any shift in the plan (to hybrid or full remote) would be in consultation with the health department and at the direction of the Diocesan Schools' Office.
Additional resources include:
Drivers Ed Eligibility Forms
Drivers Eligibility forms are available during scheduled office hours.
Remote Learning
Remote Learning Expectations: Please make sure you read the important letter sent from Mr. Telford regarding parent and student expectations for remote learning. Click here to read again: Remote Learning Expectations.
Tuition Assistance
For information on applying for Tuition Assistance through MACS, click here
Visitor Policy
To ensure the health and safety of our school community, we remind our community of our current policy regarding visitors: No visitors, including parents, alumni and volunteers will be allowed inside the main school buildings until further notice without an appointment. This includes Masses. Those with an appointment must be screened. 
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