Friday, January 15, 2021
"There is none like to thee, O Lord: thou art great and great is thy name in might"
(Jeremiah 10:6). The month of January is devoted to the Holy Name of Jesus. Therefore, let us invoke His Name more confidently and frequently, trusting in His Presence and Providence over our lives.
New Announcements

The CCHS Pro-Life Day T-shirt: NOW AVAILABLE in the school store! Make sure to get yours to wear on Friday, January 22, Charlotte Catholic’s First Annual Pro-Life Day! This t-shirt is a long sleeved shirt that you will be able to wear to school with jeans on January 22 and January 29, as well as other days throughout the semester! Profits from the sale of the t-shirt will go to Mira Via. The shirt will be available in the store only until 12:00 NOON on Monday, January 18, so be sure to order now! We are the Pro-Life Generation! 

AP Course Applications for Rising Juniors and Seniors: In order to enroll in an AP course for the 2021-2022 school year, students must submit an AP application. Please review the AP Application Procedure and AP Course Descriptions and Prerequisites on the counseling page of the website. 
  • All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, January 27. Students must be logged into their CCHS email to access the form through this link:   AP Application 2021-2022
  • See your counselor if you have any questions.
 
School Office Hours: Friday, January 15 is half day of school and the office will close at 12:30. There is no school Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19 and the school offices will be closed. If you need Driver's Eligibility forms please plan accordingly.

Last Call for Senior Yearbooks: The cost for the Senior Yearbook is $90.00 and includes the student's engraved name on the book. The books must be purchased by this Friday, January 15 as the names are due to the publisher. After January 15, seniors may still purchase an Underclass Book without the name stamp. Submitted by Mrs. Simpson BASimpson@charlottecatholic.com
Schedule for noon Dismissal Friday January 15
News for CCHS Students

Attention MacBook users: A Zoom update is available in the CC Kiosk. This update is not mandatory. If your Zoom account is functioning properly, there is no need to install the kiosk version. Installing from the kiosk does not require an administrator’s password. When the software is installed you will receive this message. “A keychain cannot be found to store Zoom”. Please click “Cancel”. If you have any questions or problems, contact support@cchsemail.org.

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 5, Students and parents can contact Ms. McManus by email:  melissa.mcmanus@cchsemail.org

Diaper Drive for Miravia: In honor of Pro-Life Events, CCHS will hold a diaper drive for Miravia Donations will be collected January 20 to January 27 outside the Library. Miravia is currently in need of baby wipes and diapers in sizes Newborn, 3, 4, 5, 6. For more information about Miravia, click here Submitted by Mrs. Taylor TTaylor@charlottecatholic.com
News for CCHS Parents

Sophomore Parent Program: The Counselors will be hosting a Zoom meeting on Friday, January 22 at 8 AM for 10th-grade parents. In this meeting, Counselors will discuss preparing for the road ahead and answer questions from parents. 
Link for Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 883 2674 1288
Passcode: CCHS

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.
News from CCHS Boosters

As our athletes continue and start their seasons, there will be very limited pre-ticketed spectators, but you can watch the home games here. Full schedule available here. The live stream for all sports is made possible by the CCHS Boosters.
Cougar Kudos

Congrats to the Swim and Dive Team! The Girls placed 2nd at the conference meet on Wednesday, January 13 and the Boys team placed 3rd. They will compete at the regional meet in a few weeks. Alec Hubbard won the men's conference diving. Submitted by Ms. Rauch KERauch@charlottecatholic.com
Counselor's Corner

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!
 
Nicolas Ala
·    Xavier University Trustee Scholarship
 
Emily Barnaba         
·    Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship
·    University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
 
Mary Carlisto                  
·    Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship
·    High Point University Presidential Scholarship
·    Le Moyne College Trustee Scholarship
·    Le Moyne College Promise NY Scholarship
·    Lenoir-Rhyne University LR Scholars Scholarship
·    Wingate University Bulldog Pride Scholarship
·    Wingate University Presidential Scholarship
·    Wingate University Residential Scholarship
·    Wingate University True Homes Scholarship
 
Jacqueline Cox               
·    University of Georgia Classic Scholars Award
·    Tulane University Founders Award
 
Julia Fava 
·    University of Georgia Classic Scholars Award
 
Lexi Hall
    • Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
 
Domenica Merino             
·    University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
 
Sophia Ritz                  
·    Wingate University Bulldog Pride Scholarship
·    Wingate University Presidential Scholarship
·    Wingate University Residential Scholarship
·    Wingate University True Homes Scholarship
 
Andrew Templeton
    • High Point University Presidential Fellowship
    • Xavier University Presidential Scholarship
    • Xavier University Textbook Award
 
 
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.
 
Click here for contact information: CCHS Counselors

NATIONAL VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS: More than 500 institutions are participating in a National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) virtual college fair series hosted throughout the spring. Events will be offered on January 31, February 28, March 21 and May 7 from 1 - 7 p.m. EST. For more information or to register for the event, students may visit virtualcollegefairs.org/events.

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

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
Campus Ministry

Pro-Life Day at CCHS: On Friday, January 22, the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, CCHS will be having its first annual Pro-Life Day at Charlotte Catholic. The hope is that this will begin an annual tradition that helps nurture a culture of life amongst our community. This will include more time of prayer for our community for the cause of life and an end to abortion, a diaper drive for MiraVia, and more! Please join us in praying for this cause more fervently as the day approaches! If you have any questions, please email robert.bauman@cchsemail.org. 

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:
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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
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 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
As of the sending of today's Catholic Daily, there are seventeen current reported positive cases of Covid-19 among Charlotte Catholic students, faculty and staff.

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 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 704-543-1127 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.
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.
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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