September is the month of Our Lady's Seven Sorrows

I beseech you, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose most holy soul was pierced in the hour of your Passion by the sword of sorrow, may intercede for us with Your mercy now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.

New Announcements

Back to School Night for Parents is Tonight, Wednesday, September 7:

It will begin at 6:00 PM. Parents will begin in their student's homeroom and then follow their student's daily schedule visiting each teacher's classroom. 

Parents will receive a copy of the parent night rotation of their student’s schedule via email today.  A copy will also be available in your child’s homeroom,

Please ask your student for the room number of their homeroom.

Parent Night Rotation Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Homeroom: 6:00 - 6:09 PM

A Period: 6:15 - 6:24 PM

B Period: 6:30 - 6:39 PM

C Period: 6:45 - 6:54 PM

D Period: 7:00 - 7:09 PM

E Period: 7:15 - 7:24 PM

F Period: 7:30 - 7:39 PM

G Period: 7:45 - 7:54 PM

Mock Trial Information Session:  Students interested in participating on the Charlotte Catholic High School mock trial team should attend an informational meeting Today, Wednesday, September 7 either during morning break or after school at 2:40 PM in Ms. Fort’s classroom (523). Please see or email Ms. Fort if you are not able to attend. Please see all the information on the school calendar here

Mom's Mass: Monday, September 26 at 8:15 AM in the CCHS Chapel followed by coffee. Sponsored by the PTO. Click here for information on the school calendar and any updates - RSVP now! 

John Hopkins University Senior Visit Days will take place on October 3, 10, 17, and 24. They are offering travel assistance on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. Senior Visit Days

Previous News for Students

The Kara Kloiber Memorial Student Tuition Assistance Application is now open: The application and all information are found here: https://charlottecatholic.awardsplatform.com/ 

• If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. 
• Start new Entry -> Application -> Students -> Kara Kloiber Memorial Tuition Assistance
• New application will open for applicant to complete online. Application can be saved as it is filled out. Please submit only when all of the required documentation is uploaded and attached to the application.
• All applications are due Friday, September 30 
• Please contact Mrs. Tesch in the Counseling Department with any questions. LDTesch@charlottecatholic.com

CCHS Legacy Students: If one or more of your parents attended Charlotte Catholic you are a Legacy student! Upperclassmen make sure Legacy Club appears as one of your Canvas courses. If it does not or if you are a freshman or new student to CCHS, please fill out this form to be included in the Legacy Club! Legacy Club Form Please contact Mrs. Zimmer DLZimmer@charlottecatholic.com with any questions. 

Underclass pictures are scheduled for Thursday, September 8. Students will receive a flyer and payment envelope from their homeroom teacher later this week with ordering information. Students must adhere to dress code guidelines as outlined on pages 17 and 18 in the handbook. All pictures will be taken without sweatshirts. Please contact Mrs. Simpson with any questions. BASimpson@charlottecatholic.com

CCHS Swim and Dive Meeting: Monday, September 12 Please see all the details here on the school calendar. 

Please note new date for Girls: Freshman Retreats will be held on Tuesday, September 13 (Girls) and Friday, September 16 (Boys).  More details will be posted on the school Calendar here for girls here for boys closer to the date 

New Events from our parishes are listed under Community opportunities below. 

Previous News for Parents

Mom's Mass: Save the date - Monday, September 26 at 8:15 AM in the CCHS Chapel followed by coffee. Sponsored by the PTO. Click here for information on the school calendar and any updates

Reminder: Parents of class of 2023: Please read this letter from Nurse Holder regarding a new North Carolina vaccine requirement. 

Harris Teeter Together for Education: Remember to re-link your VIC card: you must re-link your card each year for Charlotte Catholic to receive the donations. CCHS number is 1223.  Thank you! 

Please pay your PTO Dues! The Charlotte Catholic PTO: Welcome families and students back for the 2022/2023 school year. The PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff, and students.

• The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations from our families.
• If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining today!
• Click here to be connected to the school store to pay today.
• For additional information contact the PTO at ptocharlottecatholic@gmail.com. 

Thank you for your support in making this a great year for our teachers, staff, and students!

Charlotte Catholic will be offering Drivers Ed sessions by Jordan Driving School in October and November. Classes will be capped at 35 students.

• The first session will be in room 511 on the following dates: October 4-6, 10,11,13,14, 17-20, 24, 25. Makeup dates will be the 26 and 27.
• The second section will be in room 511 on the following dates: November 2 ,3, 7-9, 14-17, 21,22, 28. Makeups will be the 29 and 30. 
• Click here to register:  https://jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/private_schools/charlotte_cath.html

Counselors' Corner

A college representative will meet in-person, or virtually where indicated, at CCHS with any Sophomore, Junior or Senior student that is interested. A counselor is also present.

• A college rep is the person who reads the application for admission, so a face-to-face meeting will serve the student well.
• The student must print a screenshot of the SCOIR registration and have their teacher sign it as their pass.
• A student needs to remember that they are representing CCHS at these meetings so come with some good questions and your best behavior.
• The visits will be listed by Friday for the following week and a complete list is available on SCOIR.
• Unless otherwise noted, both in-person and virtual college visits will take place in the Counseling Office’s College Center.

Wednesday, September 7:

Carnegie Mellon University at 8:00 AM

The American University of Paris at 12:45 PM

University of Toledo at 1:50 PM

Thursday, September 8:

Auburn University at 9:00 AM

Hampden-Sydney College at 9:45 AM

Kent State at 11:00 AM

Friday, September 9:

Simmons University at 8:00 AM

University of Richmond at 12:45 PM

Guilford College Open House: Saturday, September 10 at 3:00 PM REGISTER HERE

Western Carolina University is hosting a program in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 14 at the Embassy Suites at Ayrsley. To register go to: www.ontour.wcu.edu.

The University of Delaware Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies: 

• For students interested in pursuing careers in the fashion industry, The University of Delaware offers two highly ranked fashion programs: Fashion Merchandising and Management & Fashion Design and Product Innovation
• UD is hosting an in-person Fashion Open House on Friday, September 23, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM This unique event is specifically designed for high school seniors interested in exploring our programs. Prospective students will meet our faculty, tour our department, and interact with current students. If students are unable to attend, UD is also offering two virtual Open House ZOOM sessions; Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 PM and Tuesday, January 10 at 5:00 PM These ZOOM sessions will last no more than 1 hour.
•  Students may RSVP by contacting Cissy Kelly:  kellycj@udel.edu

Please use this link for counselors' contact information: CCHS Counselors

Thank you to all the parents that attended the Senior College Presentation on August 22. Here is the link to the presentation: https://prezi.com/view/g6E4SiDvoSqhMIqGRUSE/

Job Board: Students make sure to check out the Job Board in the Counseling Department for employment opportunities!

Campus Ministry

Mass will be offered at break in the Chapel on school days with the regular bell schedules except Wednesdays. All are welcome!

The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel at break on Wednesdays. All are welcome! 

The Chaplain will be hearing Confessions in the side room of the Chapel on Tuesdays from 11:40 -12:40 and Thursdays from 12:40 - 1:40. Students may also drop or make an appointment for confession.

Sign up to pray the Rosary for Charlotte Catholic

For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.

New Events form our parishes are listed under Community opportunities below. 

Athletics and Athletic Booster News 

ATTENTION Cougar Fans! Tickets for ALL home sporting events can now be accessed from the CCHS website under “Quick Links” (bottom right of the CCHS website). 

CCHS Athletic Boosters: General Meeting of the new school year September 12 via zoom at 7:00 PM. If you are a current member or looking to join, call in and learn how the Athletic Boosters support Charlotte Catholic Athletic Programs. (Link to be released the week prior to meeting)See the link on the school calendar for information and the zoom link when posted. 

Athletics Boosters General Meeting

The Spirit Store will be open for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM at the cafeteria location. Merchandise will also be available at some sporting events at the stadium and gymnasium throughout the year.

Cougar Passes and Student Activity Passes:

• Student Activity Passes are available through our CCHS box office. Passes are good for all regular season home athletic events and Fine Arts performances, as well as the approved dress down days. Click HERE to purchase, or go to the CCHS website: Athletics: Cougar Club.
• Calling all Cougar Fans! Purchase your Cougar Club All Sport Passes now!!! Basketball, baseball, women's soccer, lacrosse fans buy your passes now and have access to over 150 regular season athletic and fine arts events this year!   Individual game tickets are also available through the box office - click HERE to see this week’s events and purchase passes or tickets.
• With your pass, you can attend any home, regular season game. The QR code found in your ticket or pass confirmation email is all you need to gain entry at the gate. Or, download the HomeTown FAN app and create an account with the mobile number used at checkout. All tickets or passes purchased with that mobile number will be available in your app account. The app also allows you to purchase tickets for events at CMS schools, Union Co schools, Charlotte Country Day and Providence Day.
• Questions? Please contact Jeannie Sovine (jsovine@me.com) or Leah Foley (88foleyfamily@gmail.com)

Community Opportunities

If you are interested in serving as a tutor for Our Lady of the Assumption students at the Missionaries of Charity please sign up on the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFAA28A4F5CE9-after

News from St. Ann's Parish:

• Registration for Confirmation at St. Ann's Church is open online. The classes will begin on September 11th with Theology of the Body classes, then Confirmation Workshops, and and end with 8th grade apologetics. The PARENT MEETING is on September 14 at 7:00 PM in the Allen Center.
• Teen Apologetics All students who have been confirmed are invited to join the Young Adult Apologetics classes. Classes begin September 11 from 9:00 -10:10 AM, follow the faith formation schedule, and meet in the upstairs classroom at the Allen Center. Each student needs to order Beginning Apologetics 5: How to Answer Tough Moral Questions by San Juan Catholic Seminars. Invite a friend!
• Apologetics Conference for Teens We will begin the year with a mini conference on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 -3:30 PM. Fr. Reid and Deacon Peter will speak and take questions on how to respond to the moral questions and gender dysphoria of today. Save the date! Please send an email to Virginia Blatchford, Faith Formation Director, if you plan to attend so I can make accommodations. virblatch@gmail.com 

St. Gabriel Church’s new youth music ministry includes choirs/music teams for grades 2-5, middle school, and high school. Children and teens are invited to share their vocal gifts and love of worshiping through song. Auditions are Thursday, September 8.  RSVP and learn more about weekly rehearsals and Mass dates here.  

MACS After School and Summer Programs is hiring! Please see this flyer for great after school job opportunities Click here for the flyer

Catholic Night at the Charlotte Knights: Friday, September 9: Join fellow Catholics for a night of baseball and fireworks at the Knights Stadium View the details here

Support Holy Angels by participating/sponsoring the 31^st annual Carolina Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Pine Island Country Club. All proceeds go to support the children and adults who are differently able. For more information, please go to the Holy Angels website or reach out to Shawn Flynn at ShawnF@HolyAngelsNC.org.

Attendance

24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418

Attendance@charlottecatholic.com

Please refer to pages 8-9 of the Student Handbook for attendance policies

CCHS Calendar

2022-2023 MACS Calendar

Carpool and Parking Information

Carpool information

Carpool Traffic Flow

Students who have purchased parking passes 

Must park in their assigned spot. Tags must be displayed at all times when on campus. 

Decals must be placed on bottom, inside passenger side of your windshield, to be visible from the outside of the car while on campus.

Students who need to purchase a parking pass please buy on the school store here:

https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/item/221186

Then print your receipt and take to Mrs. Jones in the Dean of Students office

to receive your pass. 

Carpool Drop off and Pick up and Campus Traffic Reminders:

All campus traffic during morning and afternoon carpool (except for those assigned to park in the B Deck) must enter campus via Highway 51

No cars may enter campus from Little Avenue to drop off or pick up

All Students must be dropped off and picked up in front of the main school building

All students and visitors must enter school via the main school entrance.

There is no direct access to the Fine Arts Building for students or visitors during school hours

Thank you for keeping our students and campus safe

There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage or in the visitor parking spots.

The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.

Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We have been asked by the apartment complex to remind drivers not cut through. Please help prevent accidents and keep our community safe.

Please do NOT drop off or pick up your student at neighboring businesses. The school has received many calls asking us to not use their parking lots.

Please help us be a good neighbor.

Canvas FAQ's

Canvas New Account Information

Parents: If you do not have a Canvas account yet, please set up your observer account. Instructions here:  https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/922

Driving Eligibility Certificate

Driving Eligibility Certificates are available at the front reception desk during

scheduled office hours.

Drivers Ed

Jordan Driving School offers Drivers Ed at CCHS - Sign up for a class!

Click here for all information

National Honor Society Tutoring 

Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!

Student Handbook 2022-2023

Yearbook Purchase and Senior Baby Ad Information