Prayer for September

 Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, dwelling pure and holy, cover my soul with your maternal protection so that being ever so faithful to the voice of Jesus, it responds to HIs love and obeys His Divine Will. I wish, O, my Mother, to keep unceasingly before me your co-redemption in order to live intimately with your Heart that is totally united to the Heart of your Divine Son. Fasten me to this Heart by your own virtue and Sorrows. Protect me always. Amen
September is the month of Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.
New Announcements
PTO News: Thank you to all of our families who have paid their PTO dues for this school year.
  • It is exclusively through your membership that we are able to support our amazing Faculty, Staff, and Students.
  • If you have not had the opportunity to pay our PTO dues, we invite you to do with this link: Click here to pay your dues and support the PTO
  • As an extra THANK YOU, all of our families who have paid their dues by Thursday, September 23 will be entered into a drawing for one of two swag bags filled with Charlotte Catholic merchandise. 
  • The drawing will be held on Monday, September 27 and the winners will be announced in The Catholic Daily.

The Gala 2022 needs your help - Great parent school involvement opportunity! Tuesday, September 21 at 8:00 AM in the CCHS Library. Click here for all info and to RSVP

Reminder: Wednesday, September 22 College Financial Aid Presentation - Please wear a mask Click here for information
News for CCHS Students

Dress Down Day: Wednesday, September 22: Click here for details

Tuition Assistance for CCHS Students: In 1998, family and friends of Kara Kloiber `93 established a tuition assistance fund in her memory. Tuition assistance is available for CCHS students through the Kara Kloiber Memorial Tuition Assistance Fund. Guidelines and criteria are listed in the application portal.
Cougar Kudos

Congratulations to the following Charlotte Catholic Seniors who are our three 2022 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists!
  • Rebecca Denton
  • Anna Greeley
  • Mark Kraay

Congratulations to our class of 2022 seniors who have received nominations for the following prestigious scholarships:

The University of North Carolina Morehead-Caine Scholarship nominees are:
  • John Bhojwani, Rebecca Denton and Megan Sie.

The University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship nominees are:
  • Rebecca Denton and Eduardo Francke.

The North Carolina State Park Scholarship Nominees are: 
  • Mark Kraay and Maxwell Harshberger.
 
The Davidson College Belk Scholarship Nominees are: 
  • Anna Greely and Marisa Montione.
 
The Davidson College Bryan Scholarship Nominees are:
  • Kate Draddy, Marisa Montione and Kaitlyn Tozzi.
 
The North Carolina State Wilson College of Textiles Centennial Scholarship Nominees are: 
  • Teresa Mulligan and Elizabeth Newman. 
News for CCHS Parents

CCHS Mass for Mothers: Join fellow mothers in our Charlotte Catholic community for Mass and coffee Thursday, September 23 at 8:30 AM Click here for more information and link to sign up

Welcome Wine and Cheese Tuesday, September 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM:
CCHS Parents, Please be our guests and join Principal Telford for wine and light hors d'oeuvres to kick-off the new school year and meet fellow parents! Click here for more info and to RSVP

Save the Dates to Eat Out for Charlotte Catholic!
  • Wednesday, September 22 from 4:00 - 8:00: Chipotle (by CCHS) Click here for more information and the flyer
  • Wednesday, September 29 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Nothing but Noodles (Stonecrest)
  • Wednesday, October 6 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM TRUE Pizza (Stonecrest)
  • For all 3 please tell the cashier your supporting Charlotte Catholic and the school will receive a percentage of the sales!
COVID-19 Information

As of Friday, September 17, there are zero reported active positive cases of COVID-19 among CCHS students, faculty and staff.

COVID Protocols and Procedures: If a student is going to be out of school due to COVID (positive test and/or exposure), please contact Kathie Holder, CCHS school nurse at kaholder@charlottecatholic.com or 704-543-0139. The nurse’s office will notify the attendance office as well as the student’s teachers, counselors and school administrators. Please do not contact the teachers or counselors to report. They will be made aware and make any necessary arrangements with the student AFTER receiving verification from the nurse regarding a COVID-related absence.

In case you missed it: Click here for the September 2 COVID update letter - Metrics for shift in instructional model should the need arise.

Click here letter from Principal Telford regarding COVID protocols and Zoom for COVID quarantine.

MASK LETTER FROM CSO for the recent update from our Catholic Schools Office. Masks will be required in school beginning August 25, 2021. We continue together to work together to remain in person, in school as we fight this pandemic. Thank you again for patience and cooperation.

If any student wishes to request an exemption to the mask mandate, please click the link here DOWNLOAD EXPEMPTION FORM. You may then click the FACE COVERING EXEMPTION FORM RETURN to submit your form, or return to the school nurse. Please reference the proclamation, page 3, item D for stated exceptions. The proclamation can be found here: CITY/COUNTY PROCLAMATION.

CCHS Faithfully Forward: CCHS Return to School Plan
News from CCHS Athletic Boosters and the Athletic Department

The Athletic Boosters have a great year planned: The Athletic Boosters depend 100% on dues and donations. Click here to pay your Athletic Booster Membership and support all Athletic programs at Charlotte Catholic: https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/1262/12921
  • We will host our first Booster Meeting of the 2021-2022 School year, Monday, September 20 at 8:00 AM in the CCHS cafeteria.

Important Fall Events:
  • Annual Ladies Tennis Tournament:
  • Registration is open for the 2021 Ladies Round Robin Tennis Tournament to support the Charlotte Catholic HS Athletic Association. It will be held at Park Crossing Rec Club on Tuesday, October 12 from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, with boxed lunches to go, play will be grouped with similar levels and all levels of tennis welcome.
  • Please email any questions to Marcie Elaasar at mme@carolina.rr.com
  • Use the link here to register. https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/item/206231
  • Annual Golf Tournament, held at Raintree Country Club: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Click here for information

Cougar Club Update
  • Thank you for your cooperation in using digital passes this year, we appreciate your patience as we work out the kinks in the system!
  • Upper Deck reserved parking (for home Varsity football games) and All Sport Passes are still available in the Online Store
  • Directions for how to use the digital pass are available on the CCHS website under Athletics: Cougar Club: Digital Access
  • For questions, please contact Jeannie Sovine ajsovine@me.com or Leah Foley 88foleyfamily@gmail.com

Game Day Entrance for Seniors (over 65):
  • Seniors over the age of 65 with a State issued TAR HEEL PASS will be admitted free to HOME games at Charlotte Catholic. The pass does not expire and individuals only need to apply for it once. The SENIOR CITIZEN TAR HEEL pass is recognized by Charlotte Catholic. It is up to the individual High School as to honor the pass so please check before attending away games. Cards are issued by the NC State Department of Aging and are mailed to you directly free upon request. 
  • You cannot order these cards online, you must contact Sharon Guss at #919-855-3428.
Community News and Opportunities

An evening for Catholic School Parents hosted by St. Ann Parrish Thursday, September 23: Click here for the flyer
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 each Friday for the following week and a complete list is available on SCOIR.
  • CCHS students are required to wear a mask while meeting with a college representative.

Monday, September 20
Florida Institute of Technology at 8:00 AM
Furman University at 11:00 AM
Clemson University at 12:45 PM
 
Tuesday, September 21
Franklin & Marshall College at 9:00 AM
Ohio University at 9:45 AM
Sewanee: The University of the South at 11:00 AM
University of Alabama at 12:45 PM
University of Tampa at 2:00 PM
 
Wednesday, September 22
University College Dublin at 8:00 AM
High Point University at 9:00 AM
University of Dayton at 9:45 AM VIRTUAL
Appalachian State University at 2:00 PM
 
Thursday, September 23
University of Chicago at 12:45 PM

2021- 2022 Letter from the Counseling Department in case you missed it: Click here
Campus Ministry

Adoration and Confessions: Every Thursday during all lunch times (11:37 - 1:37) unless otherwise noted.

Rosary will be offered for the school and community intentions in the chapel Monday through Wednesday at 2:40 PM.

Rosaries for Charlotte Catholic: Please consider signing up for a day to pray the Rosary for the spiritual needs of all those at CCHS: Sign up here

For more information about Campus Ministry, 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:
Charlotte Catholic was featured on the PBS Charlotte show Carolina Impact: PBS Video

Tuition Assistance Applications for 21-22 school year are live. Each family must complete a Tuition Assistance Application every year in order to qualify for an award. Visit www.discovermacs.org/financialaid to apply.

MACS Business Office: (704) 370-3265 or macsbilling@charlottediocese.org
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
24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418
* Please follow these procedures *
Early Dismissal: If your student needs early dismissal, please have them bring a note to the attendance office first thing in the morning with their name and exact time of dismissal. This will allow your student to leave school without a parent entering the building to sign them out.
Return to school after an absence: A parent note is needed for documentation after any student absence.
Please refer to page 11 of the student handbook for more attendance policies: https://www.charlottecatholic.org/domain/138
Bus Service
 For information about the MACS bus service, visit MACS Transportation.
Cafeteria
The school Cafeteria is open before school, during break and all 3 lunches. Cash or a student account may be used for purchase.
For Cafeteria Questions contact Mrs. Yarborough at Yarborough@aladdinfood.com
Carpool and Parking Information

The paved and gravel lots are closed for construction work.
There is no parking in these lots this year.

The Little Avenue entrance will be closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center this school year. 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.

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to or from Little Avenue.

Carpool Drop off and Pick up Reminders:
Parents may only enter campus to drop off or pick up by entering from 51.
During drop off and pick up only students and faculty parking in the B Deck may enter the campus from Walsh.
There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage.
The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.
The Little Avenue Entrance is closed due to construction of the Fine Arts Center. 

Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We have had multiple reports of speeding on the streets and 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 has received many calls asking us to not use their parking lots. Please help us be a good neighbor.
Canvas Parent Observer Sign Up: Canvas is the learning management system used by CCHS. Please follow these instructions Canvas Information to become an "observer" for your student's classes. It is vital that everyone does this to receive communications from your student's teachers. If you were an observer for your student's classes last year, the status should carry over to their new courses 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.

For questions related to The Catholic Daily, please email catholicdaily@cchsemail.org
Driving Eligibility Certificate
Driving Eligibility Certificates 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.
Parking Permits for Students
Students who have purchased parking passes must park in their assigned spot. Tags were distributed in homeroom and now must be displayed at all times when on campus.
Click Here for the school store to purchase student parking permits
For Questions please contact Mr. Conrad RJConrad@charlottecatholic.com
PTO
PTO Dues: The PTO has a great year planned for our teachers, staff and students:
The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations.
If you are interested in volunteering, we’d love to have you! Click here to view the various committees that can use your help.
Contact PTO President Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones chj_jcj@hotmail.com for more information.
Scheduling of School Facilities and Meetings
CCHS community members wishing to schedule on-campus or Zoom meetings (team parents, and others who would like to schedule facilities cafeteria, library, etc.), need to contact Dr. Maria Leahy MMLeahy@charlottecatholic.com with the date, time, and location to check availability with regard to the school calendar and space.
Student ID and Student Electronic Activity Pass
Every student will be issued a Student ID Card. These cards will be distributed during homeroom during the first few weeks of school. The Student ID Card is no longer the Student Activity Card.

The Student Activity Card is being replaced by the Student Electronic Activity Pass. This Pass is now on sale on the School Store Student Activity Pass (payk12.com) It is $50 per student.
The Student Electronic Activity Pass is good for:
All regular season home athletic events, for any sport (Fall, Winter and Spring).
Entry into plays and musicals put on by CCHS theater and drama department.
10 school wide dress down days.
The Student Electronic Activity Pass purchase will require a student email, this email will be used to create the student’s account to generate e-tickets for each event they attend. New students (including 9th grade students) will get their student email at orientation. ONLY the school-issued email address can be used for the Student Electronic Activity Pass.
Tuition Assistance
For information on applying for Tuition Assistance through MACS, click here
Yearbook
Purchases available on the school store: 
Senior 2020-2021- Yearbook with Name stamp - Seniors have the option of purchasing a yearbook with his or her name engraved on it. This purchase must be made by January 14. Otherwise, you always have the option of purchasing an underclass book without the engraving. Cost is $90.00
Underclass 2020-2021-Yearbook - Cost $85.00
After purchase please keep a copy of your receipt.
Senior Baby Ads - Deadline for Baby Ads is November 2.
Celebrate your senior with a half page baby ad. Follow the instructions on the attached flyer. Cost -$95.00 Yearbook Baby Ad flyer
Please contact Mrs. Simpson BASimpson@Charlottecatholic.com with any questions
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