The Class of 2025 honored Mary, patroness of Bishop Chatard High School, at last week's May Crowning. This annual tradition was presented prior to the all-school Mass. |
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Friday, May 12
- 2:11 p.m. Dismissal
- Senior Finals Begin
Monday, May 15
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2023 Final Exam Schedules |
Students are expected to be present at Bishop Chatard in their school uniform to take their exams at the scheduled time. Parents: please encourage students to be proactive in their preparation for exams, get plenty of rest, and have a healthy breakfast. Click here to view the final exam schedules.
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Student Council Applications: Due May 12 |
Students interested in creating a positive, inclusive, fun, and safe social environment at school, representing the views of the student body and including the student voice in decisions, are encouraged to apply to become a member of Student Council. Applications for representatives and officers are due May 12.
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Art Teacher will explore Italy via Lilly Endowment Grant |
Bishop Chatard art teacher Lisa Johnson will travel to Italy this summer to explore the mosaic works of the region thanks to a $8,764 award received from the Lilly Endowment. Mrs. Johnson was recently named a recipient of the Lilly Endowment 2023 Teacher Creativity Fellowship. Read the full story here!
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A BCHS gift idea for graduates: Commemorative Brick |
Leave your mark on BCHS! Here is a great way to celebrate and honor your graduating senior! Purchase a personalized brick paver to be installed in the brick pathway into the football/athletics stadium.
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The chilly and rainy Walk-a-Thon day did not dampen any of the enjoyment of the day. From the talent show to the faculty/staff vs senior kickball game, everyone appreciated a change in routine and an afternoon shift from a typical academic day.
Our freshman class had the highest participation rate (86%), winning the Pizza Day from Lou Malnati’s, and the sophomore class closed in just behind. A huge thank you to our students for raising over $34,000 to ensure all students have what they need for tuition assistance and to kick-start the updates to the P.E. locker rooms. Way to go!
One more thank you to our faculty and staff, several parent volunteers, and all who gave a gift of any size to help students hit their personal $50 goal! You made this student fundraiser a successful and memorable day in the life of our Trojans!
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Here's one final that students don't need to study for! The final improv show of the year welcomes back some Balding Eagles alumni as they show the current team how it's done on May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Guyton Theater! Admission is free! |
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Come enjoy five short plays directed by our seniors on May 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Guyton Theatre! Admission is $2 a person. Click here to reserve your tickets online.
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Set Up Tuition Payment Plan by May 26 |
All Bishop Chatard families are required to have a tuition payment plan set up in their BCHS FACTS account by May 26. Your BCHS FACTS account will show the charges for your student(s) and tuition can be paid via the FACTS portal. It is a safe and convenient method of handling your BCHS tuition responsibility.
- Set up your payment plan by May 26
- If you pay in full by July 15, you are eligible for a 5% discount ($200 maximum).
- The BCHS FACTS account you used for financial aid applications is also used for Payment Plan setup. Therefore, login with the username/password from your financial aid application to access BCHS FACTS for tuition payment setup.
Click here to learn more, apply for financial aid and to set up a payment plan.
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Sign up for a Citizenship Grant by May 22 |
Signup is now open for 2023-2024 Citizenship Grant opportunities. Please register your students if they are available to help with summer work. Each opportunity has a dollar amount assigned to it that would be a credit toward next school year’s tuition. These spots are prioritized for those having a financial need.
A Citizenship Grant has three components to it:
- Minimum GPA requirement
- Attendance requirement
- A work/study element
These grants are designed and prioritized to help those with a financial aid need, but open to all students. The work will vary, but typical duties include cleaning, moving furniture/classrooms around, landscaping, trash pickup, etc. The GPA and attendance requirements will be monitored throughout the school year and, if in jeopardy, students and families will be notified if corrective actions are needed to earn the full amount of the grant.
In order to be considered for a Citizenship Grant, you need to sign up for the work/study component of the grant. Deadline for submission of your interests is May 22. Click here to sign up and learn more about the summer sessions.
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities |
The year is not over yet! The BCHS Trinity Club continues to offer a number of opportunities for BCHS parent volunteers to sign up for upcoming spring events. These events include Baccalaureate and Graduation. Click here to learn more and sign up.
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From the Counseling Office |
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College Summer Programs
Explore a career, learn about a topic in depth, check out a college campus via a summer program. View information about some programs we have received.
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21st Century Scholars: June 30 deadline for 8th graders
If you have a current 8th grade student, June 30 is the deadline for income-eligible families to apply for the 21st Century Scholars Program. This program pays up to 100% of tuition at public colleges in Indiana and part of the tuition at private or independent colleges. Students in the program have to complete tasks each year of high school to remain eligible.
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Summer Sports Conditioning Schedules |
Summer sports conditioning information and schedules are now available on the Athletics Summer Conditioning page. While all information will be added to this page as we receive it from coaches, parents who have ANY questions are encouraged to contact the individual coach.
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If you have a request to use the BCHS Trojan Horse, please email and provide the date, time, and type of event that you are hosting to trojanhorse@bishopchatard.org Please also provide your contact information including your phone number.
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BCHS Spirit Shop
Lots of items are still on sale! Stop in or shop online now for new gear for summer.
The BC Spirit Shop is open from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday on full school days. Last school day that the store is open this year: Friday, May 19.
The in-school store will be open the evening of June 20 for the Used Uniform Sale and Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting. This will be the last time the in-school store is open until school resumes in August.
Can’t make it in to the store?
Shop online 24/7! Select the “Take Home” option during checkout and your order will be sent home with your BCHS student for free!
Last day to order for the free “Take Home” option: Sunday, May 21
Or select the “Shipping” option and items will be delivered to your door ($10 shipping fee applied). The online store will be open all summer! Click here to shop online!
Interested in working in the Spirit Shop next school year either during lunch hours or for special events? Email: spiritshop@bishopchatard.org and we will put you on the list! Follow the BCHS Spirit Shop on Twitter @ChatardS for news, sales and special store hours.
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Parent employment opportunity offers tuition discount
Do you look at your children, missing the early years and wondering where all the time has gone? Would a 50% tuition discount come in handy to help defray the cost of raising your family?
If you answered "yes" to those questions, consider a position with Trojan Tots Preschool. Trojan Tots, located on the BCHS campus, is seeking qualified and experienced caregivers for the 2023-2024 school year. Experience working with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers in an early childhood care setting, as well as a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, are preferred. Responsibilities of the position will include lesson planning, family communication, and classroom management along with a co-teacher.
Full-time employees receive a 50% BCHS tuition discount along with other archdiocesan employee benefits. Interested individuals are encouraged to email their resume to Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org.
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Bishop Chatard Summer Camps |
Summer is fast approaching, and there are still some spaces left in our Bishop Chatard 2023 summer camps! Registration for Bishop Chatard's summer enrichment camps will close on Wednesday, May 31. Click here to view the 2023 Summer Camp Roster.
Past favorites are returning, and we've added a few new camps for children to enjoy. Click here to secure your student's camps today! New users will be prompted to create an account when completing their first camp registration, while parents who have registered a camper in the past using the ACTIVE system may sign into their previous account.
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Cafeteria account information for seniors |
- Class of 2023: All negative accounts must be reconciled by graduation in order to receive your cap and gown.
- Seniors with a positive balance over $20 will be refunded before July 1 of the graduation year.
- Account balances may also be transferred to incoming family members by a formal parental request (via phone or email).
- Balances under $20 will be donated back to the school unless a formal request (via phone or email) is made by July 1 of the graduation year.
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Donate your Used Uniforms & Spiritwear |
We need your used uniforms and spiritwear for the annual Used Uniform Sale. A box will be placed outside Door 10 for donations soon. Until then, donations can be dropped off at the school office or at the home of Jennifer Zyromski at 5732 Broadway St., Indianapolis, 46220.
Mark Your Calendar: The Used Uniform sale will take place coinciding with the Freshman Parent Orientation on June 20.
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BCHS will offer Health Class during the summer 2023. One credit hour is earned for the course and cost is $200. Classes run Monday to Friday, from June 5 – 23, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
This course will be conducted in-person at BCHS.
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Ways for Students to stay informed |
Is your student interested in getting involved, but not sure how? Contact Mr. Tim Boyle at tboyle@bishopchatard.org or stop by the Student Life office (in the Cafeteria). Other ways for students to stay informed include:
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Follow @BCHStudentLife on Twitter!
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Download and check out the BCHS Student News App! Students should have this on their school iPads, but can add it to their phone's home screen as well!
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Visit the Student Page on the school website.
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Click here to see Mr. Boyle's weekly Student Life email (sent weekly to students).
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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