Principal’s Message

Monday, August 19- Day 6

Tuesday, August 20 – Day 7 

Wednesday, August 21 -Day 1 – Pictures (WAC foyer) and Soph. Hearing Tests ( Mimms Gym)

Thursday, August 22 – Altered Day 2 – Soph. Hearing Tests (Mimms Gym), Meet the Teacher Night – NOT A LATE START – 7:50 arrival time 

Friday, August 23 – Altered Day 3 – LATE START – 8:50 arrival time

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for allowing us to serve your families!

 

September
2 –  Labor Day – No School
13 – Happy Birthday Cathedral! Day of Service

October
9 – Raffle Free Day
10 – 11 Fall Break

November
14 – Open House
27- 29 Thanksgiving Break

December
16 – 19  – Finals
December 20 – January 3 – Christmas Break

January
6 – Return to School – ½ day, End of Semester 1
20 – Martin Luther King’s Day – No School

February
28 – Shamrauction Free Day – No School

March
17- St Patrick’s Day – No School
March 30 – April 3 – Spring Break

April
6 – Return to school
10 – Good Friday- No School
13 – Easter Monday- No School

May
16 – Baccalaureate Mass
17 – Graduation
18-22  Finals Week
22 – Last Day of School

Click the link below for a printable version –

Academic Schedule for 2019 – 2020

  The planner does not include personal information, such as phone numbers and home addresses.

Upon request, we will print a directory for families after August 30th. If parents/families do not wish their contact information to be included in the directory, please fill out THIS FORM by August 30. 

 Information about acquiring a directory will be posted after August 30th.  

The cost for the class is $150 and all materials are provided. Please make checks payable to Cathedral High School. Payment for the class can be turned in to Mrs. Ludington or Ms. O’Brien at any time before class begins or submitted on the first night of class. Please click this link for all session dates and to sign up for a class.  If you have any questions, please email Rachel Ludington at rludington@gocathedral.com 

 The meeting will be held in the Learning Resource Center which is located in Loretto Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Roberts at sroberts@gocathedral.com.

 If you do not want your child to be tested, a parent must submit a signed objection letter and turn it into Cathedral’s nurse, Courtney Jennings by August 21.  

Parents will be notified of failed screening only.  

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Jennings at cjenningssood@gocathedral.com

   The meeting will be held in Coach Freije’s room (4235) and will last for approximately 15 minutes.

   This is part of the Indy-Cincy Challenge series. Pre-sale tickets are available in the Athletic Office for $7 – all presale money stays here at Cathedral.  For more information, contact Cathedral’s athletic office. Go Irish!

 This is not one-on-one tutoring or an opportunity to work ahead, but help will be available to do homework or to review with students in algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, IB mathematics, and calculus. No reservations are necessary, but students are required to be picked up or to leave campus promptly at 4 p.m.  Students should bring their ID cards, enter through the student entrance, and report to Room 4142 upon arrival. (This room is in B-basement.) Students should come prepared with their books, iPads, and anything else that they use in their math classes.

 Students are encouraged to attend with a classmate, so that pairs/small groups of students can work together on the same subject. Teachers and tutors will circulate and assist students. Not all math teachers will be present on each Sunday. 

Math “Open Gym” will be held on the following dates in the first semester: 

August 25                                November 3
September 15                         November 10
September 22                         November 17
September 29                         November 24
October 6                                 December 8 
October 20                               December 15
October 27 

 These young participants spend nearly two months living with a host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school. The program has led to wonderful friendships and has provided our students and our Guatemalan guests with valuable cultural experiences.

In order to participate in the Faces Program, Guatemalan students apply to be Cultural Ambassadors of their country and are carefully selected by the Faces & Our Cultures Team. They go through a preparation process during the year and also prepare cultural projects to share with their host family and school.

This fall, our young cultural ambassadors will arrive October 20^th, stay with their host families and join our school community for the following 7.5 weeks, and depart December 15^th.

If you are interested in hosting a student, and participate in this life enriching experience, contact Gaby Padilla, State Coordinator, at gaby.padilla@facesandcultures.com, or fill out the attached Host Family Application Form and send it as an attachment to us.

US host students also have the opportunity to participate in a Cultural Exchange Experience in Guatemala during the summer (optional program). This experience can be customized from 2 up to 4 weeks.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Kim Jamell at kjamell@gocathedral.com.

Culture exchange program

SAVE THE DATE 

 The actual competition begins at 7:15 a.m. Other math league dates for the year that each begin at 7:15 a.m. are:

– November 5
– November 26
– January 7
– February 11
– March 24

Students should register with their math teachers from August 21-30. There is no late registration, so students should register as early as possible. The fee is $4. Students may not participate in Math League if they have not registered during the official registration period.

Please note:
Unfortunately, most math league competitions occur on dates that could involve inclement weather. This is unavoidable, so participants should be aware of the following:

–If school is starting on time, math league starts on time. If school has a delay, math league will have the same delay.
–Just as with regular school, parents have the option of keeping their students home if they are not comfortable with the driving conditions. Math league is not a required event, and there is no penalty for not attending. Student safety is paramount.
–The 7:15 start time allows students the required 30 minutes of work time before school officially starts. The purpose of math league is the contest itself, and all contest rules must be followed. Once the testing begins at 7:15, the testing environment is not interrupted. There is no late admission for any reason. Students should give themselves ample time to arrive at school, park, and find a testing seat.

Cathedrals Dads Club is fueled by good vibes and we have a lot of important plans to make and goals to achieve for this year. First timer? No worries! It’s a relaxed group and all are welcome!  So, come on out and get to know some of the world’s greatest Dads!

Sunday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP at dadsclub@gocathedral.com 

Your CHS Dads Club
Now in our THIRD glorious year!

 The Cathedral chapter of Moms In Prayer International is starting up another year of praying scripturally and corporately for our students and for our school. This year, we will be meeting in the Cathedral chapel a couple times per month, initially on Wednesdays but this may change. The first meeting is scheduled for August 21st at 8 a.m., and the second meeting will be August 28th at 11 a.m. in order to accommodate moms who need to drive younger kids to school in the morning. The schedule will be adjusted throughout the year depending on interest and availability. For more information, to get involved personally, or to receive the Moms In Prayer weekly prayer guide, please contact Cathy Michael at cmbmichael@yahoo.com.

 The meeting will begin promptly at 8 a.m. (not 8:15 as previously noted). If you need to come late that’s okay. Guest speaker will be Vice Principal for Academic Affairs and Mothers Club sponsor, Dennis Thomas, who will give us a school update and answer questions. The meeting takes place in Cathedral’s Baker Board Room (in library; enter school building through main office, door four). Coffee/treats will be available.

Unable to attend in person? Dial-in: 1-888-296-6828, at prompt enter 676172. Check Events on the Cathedral Mothers’ Club Facebook for updates and the agenda. Click HERE or email mothersclub@gocathedral.com with questions. Click HERE join or renew your membership: 

Founded in 1959 as a service organization, the Cathedral Mothers Club is dedicated to philanthropy and volunteerism in support of the Cathedral mission and vision.  

  The League is one way we’ve been able to combine fun and philanthropy. In addition to bringing members together, a portion of the bowling fees are used toward funding the Cathedral Mothers Club Annual Teachers Grant Program.

Who: Cathedral mothers and friends of Cathedral, all skill levels from beginner to experienced
Why: An enjoyable way to meet other mothers and help raise money for Cathedral
When: Tuesdays at 12 p.m. (September 2019 – April 2020)
Where: Hindel Bowl, 6833 Massachusetts Avenue (Pendleton Pike) , Indianapolis, IN

Want to learn more?
Click HERE for more information and to access the registration form. 
Want to learn more?
We’re having social on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and you can bowl for FREE! Look for details in next week’s newsletter or on the Cathedral Mothers Club Facebook page.

Have questions?
Call Tracy Sanders 317-503-4611 or email tracyindpls@gmail.com.

Most freshmen will already have had their portrait taken during the summer, but those who did not will leave their theology class for a few minutes on Aug. 21 or Aug. 22 to be photographed. Please see the information below regarding school uniforms on picture day.

All sophomores, juniors and seniors will be pictured on Aug. 21 or Aug. 22. Students may be out of uniform on the day their portrait is taken, as many students dress up for their school pictures. Senior men are encouraged to wear a dress shirt and tie (and a coat or jacket is recommended as well). Senior women are encouraged to dress up, but are reminded that shoulders should be covered; plunging necklines and spaghetti straps should be avoided. The yearbook staff reserves the right to remove any portrait as a result of students being inappropriately dressed.

For more information, contact Tony Willis, the yearbook faculty moderator, at twillis@gocathedral.com.

  Cathedral has always been blessed with parents who serve our school with generosity, nobility, and zeal. We are excited to offer an opportunity for parents who would like to regularly and consistently serve Cathedral.  If you would like to learn more about this position, please view the job description below. If you would like to be considered to serve Cathedral at this capacity, please fill out the interest form linked below. If you have any questions, please contact Maribeth Cloud at MCloud@gocathedral.com.  

Welcome Center Volunteer Position Job Description  

Welcome Center Volunteer Interest Form

Our Enrollment Management Team is in need of a few interested parents to help us spread our message.  Join our dedicated group of parents to help share Cathedral’s mission in your parishes, schools and communities.  There are many ways to share your Cathedral experience, whether it be through social media or mentoring a new family. Our Cathedral parents offer a wide range of strengths and experiences, and we would love to have you help us share all that Cathedral has to offer!  If you are interested or want more information please contact Beth Wissler at ewissler@gocathedral.comor join us at our annual Kick Off Event by clicking here

 If you have any in the closet you are not using, our photography class will put them to good use!

Contact Joellen Desautels at jdesautels@gocathedral.com