The Church dedicates the month of November to praying for all the faithful departed, that God may hasten their period of purification in order to arrive in heaven - “May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
Let us also ask this month for St. Charles Borromeo’s intercession, the patron saint of seminarians, that Christ may inspire young men whom He is calling to the priesthood to respond generously and courageously.
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CCHS Military and Veteran Families: The CCHS Veterans Appreciation Club would like to honor active duty personnel and veterans who have served in our Charlotte Catholic community with a Veterans Wall of Fame for this coming Veteran's Day. If you have photos of family members/friends who have served (WWII, Vietnam, Gulf War, etc.) or who are currently serving, please email them to Ms. Luke elizabeth.luke@cchsemail.org or room 215 before Today, Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM so we may post them in the front hallway for our Veteran's collage. Submitted by Liz Luke elizabeth.luke@cchsemail.org.
Monday, November 16 will be a delayed opening for all MACS schools. Doors at CCHS will open at 9:30 AM and the bell for the first period of the day will be at 9:55 AM.
This schedule adjustment was made in an effort to give teachers and students some much needed time to fully process instruction, catch up on assignments or just simply reset for the next phase of learning,
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News for Students
Senior Picture Makeups are scheduled for Today November 10. Seniors who have not been photographed will be given an appointment time by Prestige Portraits. Girls must wear an appropriate dress (no strapless). Boys must wear coat and tie. Submitted by Mrs. Simpson BASimpson@Charlottecatholic.com
In honor of Black Catholics Month, the Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive for the St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, the only African-American Catholic Church in Charlotte. Please donate non-perishable food items by placing them in the boxes or along the wall outside the library on the first floor. Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 20. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity. Submitted by Dr. Sigwald LESigwald@charlottecatholic.com
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Counselor's Corner
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS: The schedule for College Rep Visits may now be found on the Counseling section of the website. Click here for Fall 2020 College Rep Visits
Scholarships Available: Please click the link to see scholarships applications available:
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Cougar Sports
Click here for contact information for all CCHS Sports Coaches: Cougar Coaches
Click here for the CCHS Athletics page and information on specific sports. Athletics
Fall sport team photos are scheduled for Today Tuesday, November 10 after school in the stadium for Cross country, Rugby and JV Field hockey, and in the gym for Volleyball. Please dress in sports uniform and be in the stadium or gym at your assigned time. If you are ordering photos, you MUST bring the order form with you. Go to MyLifeTouch and use Picture Day ID EVT8M3TQF to pre-purchase photos and bring confirmation to the photo session. Paper copies of the order form are available at the school. Submitted by Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com
CCHS CHEERLEADING Any freshman or sophomore interested in JV cheerleading for the 2020-2021 school year, please contact Vivienne Anderson at CharlotteCatholicCheer@gmail.com by November 15
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Cougar Kudos
Congratulations to our Theater Students: Each year, our Acting classes participate in the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC). It is a competition against numerous other high schools in NC. This year, the conference was virtual. The 9th Grade On The Stage class and the Acting and Acting Honors class put together two shows to submit for showcase. Click on the following link. Scroll down via the arrow on the left. Our two shows are listed together. The first one, Admittance, features our Freshmen, and the second is Drama: The Oregon Trail (based on the game) which is from the Acting and Acting Honors class. Admittance runs about 13min and Drama runs about 30 min. (Drama is the comedy, and Admittance is the Drama) CONGRATS to senior Elizabeth Trumpower on attaining an Acting Award for her numerous roles in Drama: The Oregon Trail.
On the horizon we will have numerous other skits by the On the Stage class, a WEBseries by the Acting and Acting Honors classes, and a new project that will be a "Christmas Show" that I'll be unveiling to the students today. We've not been put down by obstacles of Covid, we've been raising ourselves up to meet the challenges of Covid with our tenacious drive.
AND>>>>>>>>The Honors TV Film and Production class has just finished participating in the NC Filmworks competition, a branch of the International Thespian Society. Here are the links to their shows. They had less than a week to write their script, film and edit their show with the following parameters in place: Line of Dialogue "Will you just shut up." The prop: A sweater, and they could pick between different genres. Submitted by Mr. Riter mariter@charlottecatholic.com
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News from CCHS Boosters
Please see update from Athletic Director Kevin Christmas and the CCHS Athletic Boosters (Formerly known as the CCHS Athletic Association) by clicking here: Cougar Sports.
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News for CCHS Parents
CCHS Alumni Association Blood Drive: Due to COVID, the Charlotte area blood banks are running very low. In response, The Alumni Association is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, November 15, from 9 AM – 2 PM. For every blood donor The Blood Connection receives, $20 will be donated to the CCHS Alumni Association! When you donate blood on November 15, you will be helping our Charlotte community and CCHS! The blood drive will take place by the parking deck. CLICK HERE to sign up and schedule your appointment today!
The CCHS Foundation is hosting Small Group Conversations with Principal Telford! 2020 has been hard on everyone, especially our teachers. Find out what’s happening at school and how you can help support the teachers during this unprecedented year. Space is limited, please RSVP to one of the sessions below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Session 1
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Date and Time: Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM
- Location: In Person at CCHS Cafeteria
- CLICK HERE to RSVP
Session 2
Session 3
Attention Senior Parents: This is a reminder that it's time to order your Cap and Gown, Charlotte Catholic Graduation Announcements and Class of 2021 Graduation items! Thank you to the Seniors who have already ordered. If you still need to place your order, it's easy and can be done by following the instructions below. Order Deadline is Monday, November 16.
** There is no charge for the Cap and Gown unit. Whether you order a graduation package containing a cap and gown and other items, or you just order a cap and gown alone, you are not charged for that item.
Two Ways to Shop:
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Click this link Graduation Packages for Graduation Package Options containing Cap & Gown, Charlotte Catholic Grad Announcements and Class of 2021 items.
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Click this link Cap & Gown only and A-La carte ordering for Cap & Gown only, or Individual A-La carte ordering options
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COVID-19 Information
There have been fourteen total reported cases of COVID-19 at CCHS since the start of school. None of the cases contracted the virus on campus.
We will continue to keep you informed. 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, you will be notified directly by the school and/or the appropriate government authority.
If a student tests positive for COVID
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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Daily Schedule
Instruction will 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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Attendance
Unless your student has elected full remote learning or is a temporarily remote learner, students must be on campus in school.
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Full 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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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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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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Campus Ministry
Prayer Opportunities:
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There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions available during both lunch periods for the community every Wednesday. Submitted by Mr. Bauman rwbauman@charlottecatholic.com
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There will be a communal Rosary prayed after school at 2:35 in the chapel Monday through Thursday for those interested.
Rosaries for CCHS: Parents, please consider signing up for a day to pray the Rosary for the spiritual needs of all of those at Charlotte Catholic High School - the students, teachers, administration and chaplain. Click here to sign up.
Praying for our Chaplain: A CCHS parent wanted me to share the following with you all regarding praying for our chaplain, Father Reid, and all his priestly efforts to build the kingdom of God, including at our school:
"Please join other Charlotte Catholic High School parents in praying a holy hour for Father Reid’s intentions as our school chaplain, vicar of education and St. Ann’s pastor and for the conversion of souls. We will pray the Rosary and other prayers requested by Father Reid and have time for quiet prayer as well.
If you are interested but can’t make it this day, please know that we will pray this holy hour together on every 1st Thursday of the school year (if school is not in session on the first Thursday, the holy hour will take place on the next Thursday that the school is in session).
The other dates are 12/3; 1/7; 2/4; 3/4; 4/15; 5/6; 6/3. This hour of communal prayer is not limited to those who have children at CCHS. All are welcome and encouraged to join us." The next prayer opportunity is Thursday, November 12th, at 10 AM at St. Ann's. Please join us in praying for these intentions from your homes!
Weekly Rosary Intentions: Normally, the rosary is prayed daily after school at 2:35, Monday - Thursday, and is open to students and faculty. It is prayed for specific intentions weekly, always generally keeping in mind the entire CCHS community. This week, our intentions are for vocations, that God would open the hearts of young men and women at Charlotte Catholic to respond courageously to a potential vocation to the religious life or priesthood that they may have.
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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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Tuition Assistance
For information on applying for Tuition Assistance through MACS, click here
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Drivers Ed Eligibility Forms
Drivers Eligibility forms are available during scheduled office hours.
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Admissions
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