A Prayer for Catholic Schools Week
Heavenly Father, this Catholic Schools Week we ask You to renew us in our pursuit of Faith, Excellence, and Service. Pour Your Holy Spirit into our hearts so that through Your Word and the Sacraments, as well as our studies and activities, our life-giving Catholic Faith is strengthened. With knowledge and humility, may we pursue Excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and leadership. Guide us as we face the challenges before us, and imbue our hearts with a desire for Service.
By Your grace, may our words and actions reflect our commitment to being intentional disciples for Christ here at Charlotte Catholic High School and out in the world.
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Bishops day off Monday, March 8 – March 8 will be a day off of school for CCHS. This “Bishop’s Day off” was granted by Bishop Jugis at the community wide Catholic Schools Day Mass yesterday. Bishop Jugis shared in his announcement that at Bishop’s Day is meant to celebrate God’s blessings.
The Spirit Store: will be open at Tuesday’s lacrosse games, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Catholic Schools Week 2021
Sunday, January 31 - Friday, February 5
Catholic Schools Week Schedule: CSW Schedule We are looking forward to celebrating our Catholic Schools as we focus on our Faith, Excellence and Service!
Teacher Reflections "What a Catholic Education has meant to me": Each day this week a member of our faculty will share a reflection during the morning announcements.
Tuesday, Coach Christmas read reflections from his children who attended CCHS and shared what it meant to his family to have them attend Catholic Schools, here is a quote from his daughter, "Growing up in the tight knit Charlotte catholic community gave me a family bigger than I could have ever imagined. Not only did it give me best friends who I still talk to almost everyday but it also gave me their families and friends as well. Knowing that I had all these people supporting me throughout my life has taught me what a true sense of community and family should be."
Treat for Seniors! We will have a special outdoor, socially distanced lunch, during your normal lunch time in the stadium, for you scheduled for Wednesday, February 3 (may change with the weather forecast), we will keep you posted if there is a change. Don't worry underclassmen, you can get a free mini Ooey Gooey in the cafeteria that same day, just ask for it! And Juniors you may sit in the senior picnic area that day!
Collection for Catholic Schools Week: As a school wide service project for Catholic Schools Week, we will be collecting toiletries for the Catholic Charities to distribute to the community. Items may be left in the hallway outside of the Campus Ministry office Monday, February 1 - Wednesday, February 3. Thank you in advance for your generosity. We will be collecting:
- Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Shampoo
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Body wash
- Deodorant
In Celebration of our Catholic Schools, Nothing but Noodles (Stonecrest) will be donating 25% of all day proceeds to Our Lady of Assumption School Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4. See Nothing but Noodles Flyer for more details.
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News for CCHS Students
Dress Down Days: Tuesday, February 2 (Team Spirit) and Friday, February 5 (Catholic Schools spirt with uniform pants) see the complete schedule for details!
Charlotte Catholic Martial Arts: Join our team! Attend an informational meeting, Wednesday, February 3 after school in the Library. All levels of experience are welcome. Click here for more info. Submitted by Mr. Riter mariter@charlottecatholic.com
Boy's Tennis: There will be a brief, important meeting on Wednesday, February 3 immediately after school in Room 512 for all boys who want to tryout for tennis. If you cannot attend the meeting, please stop by Room 512 at your convenience prior to Wednesday. Submitted by Mrs. Cabana jlcabana@charlottecatholic.com
Extended Deadline - AP Art and Honors Art Portfolio Prep: Students who wish to take Honors Portfolio Prep or AP Studio Art next school year (2021-2022) need to submit a portfolio for review in order to be recommended for the class. The portfolio requirements are listed on the Visual Arts page. Portfolios should be submitted in a digital slideshow format by email to Melissa McManus by February 15, 2021. Students and parents can contact Ms. McManus by email: melissa.mcmanus@cchsemail.org
Environmental Club Electronics Collection: February 1-5. See Flyer for details Click Here
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News for CCHS Parents
CCHS Spirit Store: will be open on Thursday, February 4 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Men’s Soccer and Basketball games) weather permitting. Stock up on CCHS FAN GEAR like blankets, seat cushions, scarves, school approved hoodies, t-shirts, sweat pants, PJ bottoms, ball caps, men’s polos, car magnets, senior signs and MORE! Cash, check and credit cards accepted. The Spirit Store is location inside Keffer Stadium.
MACS 2021-2022 Enrollment Process: The deadline to complete enrollment is March 31. Due to increased interest in our schools, your seat is not guaranteed after March 31. Please refer to the MACS Enrollment Flyer
Koffee with Kurt: Save the Date for a question and answer session with Principal Telford sponsored by the PTO on Thursday, February 25 at 9:00 AM. Zoom link will be in the Catholic Daily closer to the date.
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.
School Pictures: The proofs from the Underclass picture makeup day are in the front office and available for pickup during office hours.
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News from CCHS Athletic Boosters
Cougar Athletics: Please see details related to spectators here. As of today these guidelines apply to basketball, lacrosse and men’s soccer. We know you want to cheer our teams on in person, but since spectators are limited, why not cheer them on from your sofa! Watch the live stream here. Full season schedules can be found on Max Preps.
The live stream for all sports is made possible by the CCHS Athletic Boosters.
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Cougar Kudos
Congratulations to Meredith Beatty for winning the Gold Key Scholastic Writing Award! Her piece was in the Critical Essay category titled "Inclusion: The Importance and Impact in Today's Society.
Congratulations to our Visual Art Students: who were honored with the 2021 Scholastic Art Awards! They will have their work displayed at the Mint Museum!
Silver Key Awards:
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Isabella Ackermann (Drawing and Illustration Sorted Amongst Songbirds)
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Carrie-Ann Rogers (Drawing and Illustration Floral Tea)
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Anthony Baggio (Photography Space Between)
Honorable Mention:
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Mary Valentine (Drawing and Illustration Butler's Tea Party)
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Brynn Heslin (Painting The Witness)
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Lindsey Pirhalla (Photography Downtown)
Speech and Debate: This weekend, a couple of Speech and Debate students participated in the Columbia University Invitational. Abigail Hahn advanced to Quarterfinals in the JV Lincoln Douglas division, finishing in 5th place. Abigail was also Top Speaker in JVLD. Congratulations to her!
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Counselor's Corner
PSAT Interpretation Meeting: The counselors are offering a virtual PSAT Interpretation Program Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 for 9th, 10th, and 11th, grade parents interested in attending. Zoom Link: click here -- Meeting ID: 823 7500 6842 -- Passcode: PSAT
Davidson College has created workshops designed for juniors and their families. They begin with the basics of the application and financial aid process, discuss how to interact with colleges virtually, and how to approach college essay writing. Workshops will be offered between Feb 6-13th and they are FREE to participate. You can view the full schedule and registration information https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/admission-intensive. Please reach out to intensives@davidson.edu with questions.
Sophomore Parent Program: Thank you to those who attended the sophomore parent program on Friday, January 22. Unfortunately, due to technically difficulties there is not a recording of the presentation however here is a link that you can view the slide show. Click Here Please reach out to your student's counselor if you have any questions!
SAT PREP ZOOM CLASS: CCHS offers a class in preparation for the March 13 SAT given at CCHS. The class will be held February 13, 20, 27, and March 6 from 8:30-12:30. The fee for the class is $100.00. To register for the class visit the online school store before the deadline of Thursday, February 11. The student must also purchase a NEW 2020 edition of The Official SAT Study Guide with 8 Real Tests ISBN: 978-1457312199 from any source. The virtual classes will be taught by Mrs. Yarussi from the Math department and Mr. Kuhn from the English department for 2 hours each. If you need to miss one of the 4 classes please contact the teachers for materials missed. You will receive an email from the teachers with a zoom link for the class. The student must register for the SAT at CollegeBoard.org if you plan on taking the test on March 13. Please call Celia Smith at 704-716-2403 with any questions. Submitted by: Celia Smith ccsmith@charlottecatholic.com
Scoir Accounts- 9th-grade student Scoir accounts have been activated. 9th-grade students should follow the link provided in their emails to set up their accounts. The counselors will be meeting with 9th-grade classes on Monday and Tuesday to begin using the platform. All 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students and parents have now been activated. Please contact your student's counselor if you are not able to log in.
Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any scholarships earned to your counselor. These scholarships will be noted one time in the Catholic Daily on Fridays 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. Students should register through their Scoir account. Click here for Spring 2021 College Rep Visits
To view previous Catholic Daily posts from the Counselor’s Corner and available scholarships, please click Click here
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Campus Ministry
Holy Hour at St. Ann's: There will be a holy hour for our Chaplain Father Reid and his intentions Thursday, February 4 at 10 AM at St. Ann's parish.
For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.
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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:
Charlotte Catholic was featured on the PBS Charlotte show Carolina Impact: PBS Video
MACS 2021-2022 Enrollment Process: The deadline to complete enrollment is March 31. Due to increased interest in our schools, your seat is not guaranteed after March 31. Please refer to the MACS Enrollment Flyer
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Amazon Smile
Shopping on Amazon? Support CCHS through the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation at the same time! Click here to link your account
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Athletics
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
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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
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All remote learning is allowed for students who have elected for the full semester of remote learning.
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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.
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All other students will be marked absent if they are not in school in person.
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Calendar/Daily Schedule
(see page 9)
Instruction 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.
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Carpool and Parking Information
The paved and gravel lots are closed for pre-construction work.
There is no parking in these lots this year.
Construction update: The Little Avenue entrance will be closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center as of Monday, January 25. All traffic entering campus will use the Highway 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) entrance or the Walsh Boulevard entrance. Traffic exiting via Little Avenue will now be redirected behind the visitors’ side of the stadium and to Walsh Boulevard.
As construction for the Fine Arts Center begins, there will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to or from Little Avenue. Anyone needing an on campus parking permit, please see Mr. Belk. Parking information can be found below in Quick Resources.
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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.
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COVID-19 Information
As of February 1, there are three current reported positive cases of Covid-19 among Charlotte Catholic students.
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 for COVID-19, you will be notified directly by the school and/or the appropriate government authority. We will continue to keep you informed.
If a student tests positive for COVID-19
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:
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Drivers Ed Eligibility Forms
Drivers Eligibility forms are available during scheduled office hours.
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Inclement Weather
If school is closed, or there is a change to the regular daily schedule due to inclement weather, you will be notified via the email address and telephone number the school has on record.
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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.
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Tuition Assistance
For information on applying for Tuition Assistance through MACS, click here
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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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