Dear Parents,
Each year families reaffirm their commitment to their student(s) being at Cathedral High School via the re-enrollment process. During this re-enrollment process each family completes a re-enrollment contract that, among other things, outlines financial obligations for the upcoming year. Additionally, the family pays a re-enrollment deposit, which is an advance payment toward the upcoming year.
There are some key changes to re-enrollment for 2019-2020:
- Re-enrollment for 2019-2020 will begin on Friday, April 12 and will continue through Friday, May 3. This is just a bit earlier than in recent years, for reasons that will be explained below. On April 12 each returning family will receive an email with re-enrollment instructions.
- Returning families who have applied for need-based tuition assistance will receive their 2019-2020 tuition assistance notification via email prior to the re-enrollment period, perhaps as early as the week of March 18-22.
- As shared with families in January, Cathedral is excited to announce that tuition for 2019-2020 will be frozen at the same level as 2018-2019 (tuition of $15,765). It is very likely that the Student Activity Fee will be increasing from $525 to $550, which will be the first increase of that fee in many years.
- Student billing and tuition payment will be moving from our current company, Tuition Management Systems (TMS), to FACTS. Families who have applied for tuition assistance and/or families from many nonpublic feeder schools already are familiar with FACTS, and this should make tuition payment and billing much more efficient for families. Much more information about this transition will be forthcoming. Families still will have four payment options:
- One payment in July
- Two equal payments (July and January)
- Quarterly payments (July, October, January, and April)
- Ten (10) equal monthly payments (July-April)
- Please note that there is a $200 service charge (with no interest) for families, regardless of payment plan selected, with a balance $500.00 or more as of September 1.
- For more information about payment plans and options, please contact Jean Harris in the Business Office at jharris@gocathedral.com or (317) 968-7312.
- For assistance with re-enrollment, or to make an appointment to re-enroll live from Cathedral, contact the Enrollment Management Office at admissions@gocathedral.com or (317) 968-7370.
PARENT NEWS
A Glance at the Next 7 School Days…
3/15 – No School – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
3/18 – Day 5 – 8:40 Student Arrival Read More
3/19 – Day 6 – Math League
3/20 – Lenten Reconciliation – 7:50 Student Arrival – All Classes meet for 45 minutes.
3/21 – Day 7 – Academic Council – Fire drill
3/22 – Day 1
3/25 – Day 2 PLC & St. Joseph Mass
*** 2018/19 Academic Schedule***
***2019/2020 Academic Schedule***
Counselors Corner
Suggested Articles from our Counseling department:
Click HERE to view momo scare and how to keep your kids safe with technology.
The Power of Prayer – Cathedral Moms in Prayer
If there is one thing I have learned through Cathedral Moms in Prayer is that our prayers have the power to change lives. Read More
So instead of wringing our hands in distress, we can pray, regularly, intentionally, specifically – trusting them into God’s faithful care. So, if you have not joined us in the chapel this year and would like to see what we do, we openly invite you to stop by for 5 minutes, 15 minutes, whatever you can spare to experience our time in the chapel.
Over the six years I have prayed weekly for Cathedral, staff, teachers, alumni, students by far the most rewarding thing I have done is to get to know other Cathedral moms as we pray for each other’s children. Our bonds are unbreakable and it is truly amazing to see how our prayers have been answered for our children and our school.
In ten weeks, we will be looking for new leadership for Cathedral Moms in Prayer and I prayerfully ask you each to consider participating, inviting new moms to join or leading this group. Please feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions or would like more information. Please know that weekly we have prayed for you and our future leaders. This has been a truly rewarding investment of time, has strengthened my faith and deepened my love for this school and everyone here working and serving dear old Cathedral.
A community that prays together begins to understand, deeply, the meaning of the statement “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20). We really do have nothing to fear, nothing to be anxious about if Christ indeed lives in us. But making time to pray for your children, teachers, staff and your school community for just 30 minutes with other parents in the our school chapel is powerful and transformational. We welcome all Cathedral moms.
If you would like to stop by and experience Moms in Prayer, we meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays- in March we will meet on Wednesday 3/13, Tuesday 3/19, or Wednesday 3/27. Everyone is truly always welcome.
March “DAD”ness Spring Membership Drive
Our Dads Club belongs to Cathedral High School. Our school’s Dads Club is a way for Dads to contribute to our school community on their own terms and on their own time. Read More
There are no dues or requirements or bi-laws or rules or officers or sub committees or chair people. There’s no special hats or secret handshakes or rules. That’s why we like our Dads Club.
Please join us for our March “DAD”ness Spring membership drive at George’s! March 28, 7PM RSVP to dadsclub@gocathedral.com
Cathedral Trivia Night
Trivia night is only a few short weeks away!
Mark your calendar for the 7th annual Trivia Night on March 23! This will be held at Knight of Columbus and is always a great time!
Click HERE to learn more or to purchase your table/tickets!
Christian Service Deadline Quickly Approaching
All student service hours are due Monday April 29, 2019. We are approaching the time of year when students who have procrastinated, start to panic! Parents, you are our biggest allies in helping teach and grow your children in the Holy Cross Mission of Christian Service. Read More
Please help them understand that this is not only a Cathedral requirement, but will also full-fill a place in their lives and teach them things that books simply can’t.
Shannon Fox is always willing and available to help students find a way to get a plan in place in order to get their service hours completed (her office is located in the SLC , and her door is always open). We especially encourage Freshman and Sophomore parents to discuss service opportunities since you are their mode of transportation.
THINGS TO KNOW:
-You can find the Approved Agencies list on our Christian Service page of the Cathedral website.
– All hours are to be recorded on the Mobileserve APP.
– Required hours must show up with a checkmark under each service entry on your students’ Mobileserve APP (under the “Activity tab”).
-The check mark indicates that their service date was approved by the agency. Students need to email the supervisor of their agency if they have not approved.
Nurses Corner
What if your child is at school and feels sick? Read More
Our students’ health and safety is very important to us! If your child is sick, please have them come to the nurse’s office. The nurse can assess ill students and if determine if they just need to rest a little, or if it is in their best interest to go home. Our nurse will call that parent to discuss how your child is feeling and determine if you should pick them up or if they are well enough to drive themselves home.
This procedure is helpful to help our nurse get a gauge of illnesses going around. If you hear from your student during the day, and they express they are not feeling well, please tell them to see the nurse. Teacher’s will write their students a pass to the nurse’s office so we know they are safe and accounted for.
Indiana Tax Deduction for Dependents Enrolled in Private Schools
While Cathedral High School does not provide any advice regarding personal income tax requirements or filing,Read More
we do want to inform parents that IC 6-3-2-22 authorizes taxpayers to claim a $1,000 income tax deduction for each dependent who is enrolled in a private school or who is home schooled in grades K-12 and incurs costs for tuition, fees, computer software, textbooks or school supplies. To claim this credit, you will need to provide your accountant with the following information: Cathedral High School #C700 under the Archdiocese of Indianapolis #9200.
Evening Shopping at the Spirit Shop
It’s time to Get Your IRISH on for Spring!
Extended shopping Tuesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 21 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Stock up on new arrival tee’s, caps, water bottles, umbrellas and MORE!
Shop CATHEDRAL, Go IRISH!
Mothers’ Club Seeking Used Uniforms for Upcoming Sale
Tidy up and bring the Mothers’ Club joy! If you have uniform pants, polos, sweatshirts, P.E. clothes, and spirit wear that no longer brings you joy – or you just don’t need – donate them for our upcoming Used Uniform Sale. Read More
Drop off gently-used (and clean) items during business hours in the main office between now and March 30. This will give the Mothers’ Club time to do some minor mending if needed, and organize the sale. All items accepted, but our greatest need is girls uniform pants.
If your child in need of uniforms, mark your calendars! The sale is on May 8. Details will be published in the Parent Newsletter and posted on the Mothers’ Club Facebook page.
2019 Junior/Senior Fall Mission News
We have had several inquiries regarding next year’s Fall Mission. We are working on options in Florida (hurricane rebuild) & Alabama (recent tornados). Read More
The trip cost is lookIng to be around $650+. We will hold a call-out in May, but the destination may not be determined at that time. We will announce a call-out meeting in the Parent Newsletter, Student Activities, and an email will be sent to students. The trip is a first come basis with preference to students who have completed service records. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Fox at
sfox@gocathedral.com.
American Math Contest Winners
CONGRATULATIONS to senior Blake Lowe and sophomore Isaac Michael for finishing first among Cathedral’s participants in the AMC 12 and AMC 10. Finishing second in the AMC 12 were senior Brendan Hurley and junior Henry Eifert. Read More
Second place in the AMC 10 went to sophomore Baichen Zhang and freshman Allison Schneider. This test is incredibly challenging, and we are so proud of these exemplary mathletes! It is an honor to compete in the AMC, and we are very grateful to all of our participants: AMC 10–PJ Avery, JJ Braun, Lauren Caldwell, Nathan Fiedeldey, Lauren Frank, Eric George, Lillian Jarrett, Cooper Koers, Christian Lo, Lloyd Sage, John Sheddy, William Teasley, Katherine Timble, Erika Weed, Levi Wojtalik, and AMC 12–John Chai, Andrew Darling, Olivia Delise, Andrew George, Nicholas Grill, Eleanor Hagenow, Jackson Hern, Kristen Hohman, Haowen Huang, Samuel Kacius, Alex Koers, Anabel Konesco, Cassandra Kronenberger, JJ Lay, Sean Ledford, Quinn Leous, Hailey Loftin, Andi Manship, Sophie Mernitz, Anya Neumeister, Lindy Parr, Dominic Quadrini, Olivia Schneider, Nathan Schoenfeld, Natalie Schorr, Ava Sweeney.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The NHS Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 28, in the Welch Activity Center at 5:00 p.m. This event is mandatory for current and incoming members, and their families are encouraged to attend. Read More
The ceremony typically lasts a little over an hour. (The applications for our potential new members are in the process of being reviewed. Applicants will be notified of their status before spring break.)
Cathedral Named Four Star School
Once again, Cathedral High School has been named a Four Star School. The Indiana Department of Education announced the 2017-18 Four Star Schools in order to recognize great schools in Indiana. Read More
“Receiving designation as a Four Star School reflects academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration,” says Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Once again, Cathedral High School has been named a Four Star School. The Indiana Department of Education announced the 2017-18 Four Star Schools in order to recognize great schools in Indiana. Read More
“Receiving designation as a Four Star School reflects academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration,” says Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Brought to you by the IHSAA – How About a Little Self-Control?
Coaches hold their athletes accountable for sportsmanship violations at our high school. Read More
Athletic directors, administrators and teachers monitor the behavior of the students who attend our games.
But keeping adults in check at our athletic events is a much tougher proposition.
That’s why the biggest offenders when it comes to practicing good sportsmanship at our high school are usually parents and adults.
It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of a game, particularly if you have a child participating in it. So, thank you for exercising self-discipline and self-control at all of our school’s athletic events.
New Parent Newsletter Format
We want to hear from you! Upon multiple requests, we have reformatted the parent newsletter in hopes to make it more user friendly.Read More
Because we use the newsletter to deliver important information, we want to make sure it is easy to read! Please feel free to email Shannon Braun at Sbraun@gocathedral.com to provide any feedback that you may have!
