"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.
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In case you missed them, here are the important letters from Principal Telford send in the past few days:
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.
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!
Parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church: Please see important information from Fr. Richard Sutter about our parish's new MACS "Participating Catholic" criteria. If you will have students in Catholic schools in the 2021-2022 school year, our parish's new "Commitment Card" is due by next Tuesday, January 26. Find details at https://stgabrielchurch.org/macs-tuition-policy.
Monday, February 1 will be a delayed opening. The first class will begin at 10:00 AM
Sunday, January 31 - Friday, February 5 is Catholic Schools Week! Schedule and details will be forthcoming in The Catholic Daily.
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News for CCHS Students
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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.
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
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News for CCHS Parents
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.
Charlotte Catholic is nominated for the "Best Private School" in the the South Charlotte Lifestyle Readers' Choice Awards. Vote here if you wish to support CCHS! ReadersChoiceClt.com Voting ends January 30.
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 Boosters
Cougar Athletics: We are so excited that Cougar Athletes are able to compete! Due to Covid-19 concerns, we are limited by the state and conference in regards to spectators. Please see details here. As of today these guidelines apply to basketball, lacrosse and men’s soccer. We are working with the NCHSAA and Southern Carolina Conference to discuss these policies for the upcoming sports’ seasons and will let you know as soon as we have those guidelines.
Spectators can watch the home games here. Full schedule available here.
The live stream for all sports is made possible by the CCHS Boosters.
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Counselor's Corner
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
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
Pro-Life Day at CCHS: Friday, January 29, 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.
Diaper Drive for MiraVia: In honor of Pro-Life Events, CCHS will hold a diaper drive for MiraVia Donations will be collected January 25 to January 29 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
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:
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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.
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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 the sending of today's Catholic Daily, there are eleven (11) 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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