Upcoming Events:
Friday, August 23
  • FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. See details below.
Tuesday, August 27
  • Coffee with Counselors - Freshman Parents, 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, August 28
  • Makeup Picture Day. Please be in dress up attire.
Thursday, August 29
  • Optional Parent Orientation, 6:00 p.m. (more information below)
  • Back to School Night for Parents, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 31
  • Honor Bowl: Dons' Varsity vs. Sagauro, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 2
  • NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Weekly Prayer

Happy Friday and happy end of the first week of school! It has been an absolute joy to welcome the students back to campus and begin the good work of the school year. Yesterday, we celebrated our first all-school mass of the Holy Spirit. This is our inspiration for our prayer today:
 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit help us to see the world with new eyes.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, open our minds to growth and opportunity. 
Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. 
Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. 
May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. 
Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. 
Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation.
Amen.
  
St. Joseph, our patron, Pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen


Back to School Night - Thursday, Aug. 29!
Back to School Night
Optional Parent Orientation from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 
  • Come learn about our school community, support programs, and general school policy and protocol. The orientation is intentionally planned so that you can combine your time on campus for Back-to-School night with this opportunity. No RSVP necessary, just show up to the Guadalupe Center.  
 
Classroom Visits 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet teachers and to learn a little more about their student’s classes.  Please print a copy of your student's schedule or be able to access your student's schedule via a technology device. Paper copies will not be available. To access your student's schedule, please sign into Aeries. 

More information to come in an eblast next week.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Tonight the Dons take on La Costa Canyon for our Home Opener. 
JV kicks off at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity kicks off at 7:00 p.m.
Theme: RED OUT

Ticket Prices:
Adults - $7
Students - $5
CCHS students get in for free! 
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminder
Nearby schools will begin next week, so please allow for extra time to arrive and leave campus each day.

Tardies will not be excused due to increased traffic. Please see below for drop-off and pick-up procedures along with a map.

It is important that we do not drop-off or pick-up students on the public roads or in nearby neighborhoods. Arriving a few minutes earlier or picking up 15 minutes after school will also reduce traffic and wait times.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Drop Off Pick Up Map
Freshmen Parents: Coffee with Counselors
Please join the school counselors for light refreshments and a short informational presentation. Topics discussed:
  • Meet the Counselors
  • CCHS graduation requirements
  • College admissions requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems, private colleges and universities and community colleges.

Parents and guardians are not required to attend. The presentation will be made available on the Counseling Office website within 24 hours.

Coffee with Counselors – Freshman Parents/Guardians
  • August 27, 2019
  • 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
  • Lecture Hall in Assisi
Please check in at Kolbe Admin building or with our security guards.
Dons Golf Classic Fundraiser!
Be an early Birdie and sign up today for the famous Dons Golf Classic!

Date: Monday, October 14
Course: Santaluz




Not a golfer? The volunteers have the best time! Sign up to volunteer !

For more Information Contact: Debby Rosenberger at (858) 523–4000 x1114 or  drosenberger@cathedralcatholic.org
Coffee and Conversation with our President and Principal
Join our CCHS president, Mr. Laaperi, and principal, Dr. Kevin Calkins, for coffee and conversation this fall. 

Coffee Dates and Sign ups can be found here.
Schoology Information
Schoology is the learning management system (LMS) that we use at Cathedral Catholic. By definition, a learning management system is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses or training programs. Learn more here .
CSF Information
The California Scholarship Federation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among high school students in California. It is one of the oldest honor society for high school students.

AP Exam Registration - Mark your Calendars!
Scantron
AP Exam Registration for the May, 2020 Exams
opens on September 1 and runs until October 15, 2019 .
Robotics Informational Lunch Meeting:
Wednesday, August 28
Located in the McSweeny Engineering Building, across from the stadium. 
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Mission and Ministry News
The Mission and Ministry Teams works hard to make sure our students have the best opportunity to serve our community. Be sure to check the website for all the latest news!

  • Student Service Trips
  • Service Immersion Opportunities
  • Retreat Sign Ups for Classes of 2020 and 2021
Parent Association News
Looking for ways to be involved at CCHS? Mark your calendars and join us for the first Parent Association Meeting of the year.

Tuesday, September 3
6:30 p.m.
Academic Center

Start Smart Certificates

Start Smart Certificates from the August meetings are available to be picked up in the Attendance Office.
CCHS Opt-In Drug Testing Program
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the CCHS Opt-In Drug Testing Program, please complete the below link.

The random test will compose of a hair and cheek swab test. All results will remain confidential. If you enrolled last year, you will need to re-enroll to remain in the program .

Please email Michael Wallace if you have any questions about the program.
Counseling Office News
Click Here for the latest news from our Counseling Office.
  • College Rep Visits Begin
  • Coffee with Counselors for Freshman Parents and Guardians

 
School Counselors
Grades 9-11
A-Do: Jesse Gonzalez
Dp-Le: Tiffany Norris
Lf-Re: Allie Eppers
Rf-Z: Emily Cullen
 
*Tiffany Norris will be out of the office August 6-August 26. For students in grades 9-11 with last names Dp-Le please see the temporary counselor assignment below:
 
Dp-Gi: Jesse Gonzalez
Gj-In: Emily Cullen
Io-Le: Allie Eppers

College Counselors 
Grade 12
A-Do: Kristen Micho
Dp-Le: Felicia Young
Lf-Re: Julia Tushaus
Rf-Z: Colette Reid

Seniors - College Sweatshirts
Wearing a college sweatshirt for Seniors is an earned privilege (usually Winter). At this time, Seniors should NOT be wearing college sweatshirts and will be issued dress code violations.
If you have need to reference past newsletters you can find them here.
Parent Volunteers Needed

Want to get more involved? Be sure to check our sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Donate Today!
We are blessed with the generosity of our community. We thank you for continued support.

Parents in Prayer

Parents in Prayer is a group of CCHS parents who meet once a week during the school year to pray the Rosary. All are welcome.