Week of April 14, 2025
Monday Day 2
3:00 Dismissal 
Tuesday 

 Day 1
1:30 Dismissal
Wednesday

 Day 2
3:00 Dismissal
Thursday
 		 No School
Offices Close 1:00 
Friday 
 
Easter Break Begins
Classes Resume
Monday, April 28
 
 
  Cafeteria
MySchoolBucks
Meal Viewer
Information
  Bus Schedule
Transportation

Announcements

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  • Important Announcements

    Library 
    IMPORTANT!
    The library will close at 4:30pm Monday, 4/14, Tuesday, 4/15, and Wednesday, 4/16. There is no ARP.
    Parents: Please periodically check your spam/junk folder for notifications of overdue items, fines, etc., on your student's library account.
     
    Attendance
    If your student arrives late to school even if it is during nutrition, lunch, or passing they must check into the front office before going to class. This is a safety issue. We need to know who is on campus in case of an emergency so that we can account for everyone and their safety. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

    Early outs MUST be called in before 8:30 AM if it is the same day. You can call the attendance line at 818-347-0391 and leave students name, grade, time of dismissal, reason.
     
    Please remember that if the early out is for a medical appointment we do require a doctor’s note upon return to campus to excuse the absence. You may email the doctor’s note to Hsattendance@chaminade.org or your student may bring it to the front office when they return.
     
    Health Officer – It is that time of year again (Cold, Flu, and other contagious viruses). If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home for the safety of all our students, staff, and community members. Students may not return to campus for 48 hours after a fever without fever-reducing medication.

    http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/docs/SymptomGuidanceChartForChildren.pdf

    If your student has COVID please advise the attendance office as soon as possible so that we may give you all the pertinent information and we can inform others of a possible exposure. You can email HShealth@chaminade.org
     
    Isolation:
    1. Must stay home until fever free for 24 hours without any medication.
    2. Must wear a mask for 10 days from start of symptoms or test, which ever came first.
     
    Tuition Assistance ~ Applications for 2025-26
    The financial aid application for the 2025-26 school year is now available and was due on November 1.  If you feel you will need tuition assistance for the 2025-26 year and have not submitted your application, please do so immediately.  This earlier due date is designed to better align with the reenrollment period that takes place in early February.  Late requests may not be considered until after the reenrollment timeframe.
     
    You will need to submit current paystubs in lieu of the end of year paystubs previously used.  If your 2023 taxes have already been submitted, you do not need to do this again.  All supporting documents should be loaded immediately.

    Families currently receiving tuition assistance need to reapply each year.  To access the application, go to www.chaminade.org/financialaid or it can be found in the Resources section in the Parent Portal under Admissions.  You will follow the instructions for Returning Families on our webpage.  Once you are logged into FACTS, please select “Start Application”.  If you will be applying for a new student to Chaminade for 2025-26 in addition to a returning student, you will still use the Returning Family instructions and include all students on the form.  Your 2023 Federal Tax return will be needed to be considered.  You should use the same login as you have in the past for FACTS.  If you have any questions, please email financialaid@chaminade.org.
     
    Tuition Account
    To ensure your student’s continued Chaminade enrollment, please be advised that account must be current for students to enroll in the 2025-2026 school year. To view your balance and make a payment, please click this link: https://chaminade.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chaminade Business Office by email at tuition@chaminade.org or by phone at 818-366-9284 x 1274.
     
    Spirit of Giving
    Help our Eagles soar even higher!
     
    Eagle Family Business Directory
    Standing by one another as a school family is essential. The Eagle Family Business Directory is a resource to encourage our school community to patronize and support Chaminade parent-owned businesses. The directory may be found on the school’s website in the family portal, or you may access it by clicking here.

  • Parent Volunteer Opportunities

  • Uniform Information

    Uniforms: Chaminade Uniforms may be purchased here: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/CHAM02. Please note that the dropdowns on the website require you to select grade, gender, and program, however, there is only one choice for grade and gender (All). If your student is taking PE this spring, you may order PE clothes in addition to the regular uniform. Please also note that although they aren't labeled as such, the following items are Feminine fit: Twill Bootcut Pant, Twill Straight Leg Pant, Twill Bermuda Short.
    If you are unable to purchase uniform parts by the first day of the semester, please wear something as close to the uniform guidelines as possible until your get your uniform parts. You may also visit the Chaminade Booster Store if you wish to purchase a sweatshirt or other spirit wear. 

  • Class of 2025

    Senior Class Gift – Last Chance to give and leave your Legacy! You still have time if you are a senior who has not yet participated in the senior class gift! The gift amount is $25 for the Class of 2025.  You can give online (see link below) or bring your donation to the Alumni Office.  Once you give, you can pick up a canvas and supplies to paint your legacy. All canvases are due back to the Alumni Office by Spring Break.  Contact Mrs. La Belle Sprouse at jsprouse@chaminadeorg with questions. Give here - https://www.chaminade.org/senior-class-gift

    Senior Class Schedule

    Monday May 19 Senior Day Off
    TuesdayMay 20 Eaglemania Schoolwide Lunch
    WednesdayMay 21 Senior Awards Night
    ThursdayMay 22  Goodbye Senior Rally
    TuesdayMay 27Mandatory Graduation Meeting, 12:30-2:30 pm in the Tutor Center
    WednesdayMay 28 
    Mandatory Graduation Practice, 2:30-4:00 pm on the football field
    Senior Sunset, immediately following graduation practice in the Faculty/Staff Parking Lot.
    Includes dinner food and dessert
    Thursday May 29  
    Graduation Practice, time TBD
    Grad Night at Universal Studios – be at gym by 5:30pm
    Friday May 30Baccalaureate Mass, starts at 6:00 pm on the football field, student report time is 5:30pm
    SaturdayMay 31Graduation starts at 9 a.m. on the football field, student report time is 8 a.m.


  • Academics

    Senior Eagle Scouts / Gold Award Recipients
     
    If your senior is an Eagle Scout or Gold Award recipient, please let. Mrs. Lanza, Assistant to Mr. Guerra, know by Friday, March 28.  We would like to recognize your student’s achievement in Scouting at the Senior Awards ceremony in May.  You may email Mrs. Lanza at DLanza@chaminade.org.
     
    Academic Resource Program (ARP)
    Recognizing that some students can benefit from additional academic mentoring from time to time, Chaminade offers a supplemental academic mentor and support service, the Academic Resource Program (ARP), to assist students in meeting their educational goals. The Academic Resource Program for the spring semester will start on Monday, January 27th and end on Thursday, May 22nd (no meetings the week of Spring Break Week). Mrs. Jill Stewart will continue to serve as the director for ARP again this year. Mrs. Stewart has a wealth of experience in the area of academic support and student success. Accountability measures and organizational strategies are an essential part of the program to assist our students in reaching their academic goals. To make this work for as many students as possible, our program runs 4 days of the week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each day is a separate "item" in the registration system to allow families maximum flexibility in their students after school schedule. We encourage parents to think about the amount of additional support their individual student would benefit from.  The most common number of days students attend the ARP program is two days a week.
    The cost of participation in this program is $625 for each day of the week that is selected. For example, a family that selects the Tuesday as well as the Thursday sessions would have their student attend ARP each Tuesday and Thursday and would pay a total of $1250 for the semester.  A family opting to send their student on Monday only, would pay $625 for the program for the semester. There are no meetings during the week of Easter break.  Payment may be made in installments or in full at the time of registration.
    This program will meet in person in the high school library. Each student in the program will be assigned an academic mentor that will work with the student throughout the spring semester.  The program will address the following areas:
    Academic Responsibility – Academic mentors will work with each student to develop basic skills of tracking one’s performance and ensuring completion of assignments. Students will be responsible for presenting their agenda book for review, check their grades to identify missing or late work, and discuss with their mentor how to improve study skills and organizational habits. Mentors will send weekly emails to the student’s parents and counselor summarizing academic accountability and reporting current grades.
    Homework Supervision – A study space will be provided for student to complete any homework or study for upcoming assessments.
    Strengthening of Advocacy in their own Learning – Students will be mentored on how to appropriately communicate with their teachers in-person and via email. The best use of X-Block and office hours will also be addressed.  Guidance will be provided on how to most effectively express one’s need for additional support in target areas. 
    Tutoring – on-site tutors will be available in all academic subjects.
     
    The meeting times and days are as follows:
    Monday from 3:30 – 5:00            Time with academic mentor, homework supervision & tutoring
    AND/OR
    Tuesday from 3:30 – 5:00            Time with academic mentor, homework supervision & tutoring
    AND/OR
    Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:00       Time with academic mentor, homework supervision & tutoring
    AND/OR
    Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00           Time with academic mentor, homework supervision & tutoring
     
    If you would like to register your student, you can do so by clicking on the link provided below. Please make sure on the main landing page that you have selected
    School Year 2024 - 20245(Auxiliary Programming) to start the registration process.
     
     
     
     
    If you have any questions about the program, please email the program director, Mrs. Jill Stewart jstewart@chaminade.org
     

  • Booster Store

     
    Monday/Wednesday 3pm-4pm at the middle school campus, located next to the Michael Valentine Student Center
    Tuesday/Thursday for an hour after school lets out at the high school campus, located above the football field next to Mundy’s Concessions

  • Cafeteria

    Please DO NOT swipe your ID card more than ONE TIME when purchasing items in the cafeteria.
    This can result in duplicate or erroneous transactions.

    Please remember to check the balance on Eagle card accounts to make sure you have sufficient funds to purchase items in the cafeteria.
     
    Pay for school meals and view school menus online!
     
    Hello Chaminade Parents!
    Chaminade and The Caterer, Inc. are excited to offer new meal service technology for our students and faculty!  The new enhancements will improve the safety and efficiency of our meal service, as well as provide increased convenience, flexibility, and nutritional & allergen information for our Chaminade families.     
    Within the cafeterias at both campuses, we have instituted a new “no touch” cashless point of sale system, enabling safer and faster meal services for our students and faculty.     
    Aside from the improvements within the cafeteria, the new food service system will utilize the online and mobile applications for MySchoolBucks and MealViewer.  With MySchoolBucks, parents, students and faculty can both add money to meal accounts.  To help ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff, MySchoolBucks will help minimize the amount of cash/check deposits that need to be handled throughout the day as well as expedite the delivery of our meal service, which allows us to focus on keeping our students safe.
    MealViewer is another online and mobile platform that allows parents, students, and faculty the opportunity to view daily menus, as well as the nutritional and allergen information of our meals.
    The Lopez Family, The Caterer, Inc., has been providing food services for Chaminade High School and Chaminade Middle School for over 30 years. We are a family run operation comprised of Sid, Sue, and Scott Lopez (executive chef), as well as a full kitchen staff at each location. Having raised five children of our own, we treat the students like our family, with respect and compassion every day. Our staff is an extension of our family and truly share our commitment to give the best possible food and service to your children.
    The Caterer strives to prepare, present, and promote healthy and delicious food that stimulates the eye as well as the palate. Our pledge is integrity, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to excellence. We deliver top-quality service and high-quality food on every level with consistent professionalism and a “customer first” attitude.
     
    MySchoolBucks
    Easily pay for school meals online this year! Create your free MySchoolBucks account to add money conveniently and securely to your student’s meal account online or with the mobile app.
    With MySchoolBucks you will be able to:
    • View cafeteria purchases
    • Check your student’s meal card balance
    • Automatically receive low balance alerts
    • Pay for school meals from anywhere!
    Get Started Today:  Please note – You will receive an email when system is ready to add your student.
    1. Go to https://www.myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app.
    2. Choose Families - Create your account and add your students using their school name / student ID and birthdate
    State: California
    School District: Chaminade College Preparatory
    Enter your email address – this will be your username
    Enter first name
    Enter last name
    Enter mobile phone number
    Choose password
    Click add student
    It will then prompt you to choose 2 security questions
    Add billing account – choose a credit card or ACH bank transfer account number
    You can choose a minimum balance the account reaches when you want to automatically add funds  (most economical  -deposit the maximum of $120 per student and set minimum balance to $20.00)
     
    1. Add funds using your credit / debit card or electronic check.
      Note: The maximum amount you can load onto a student’s account is $120.00, per transaction.  Additionally, you will be charged a convenience fee of $2.75 per transaction for the use of credit/debit card or  $2.49 for electronic checks. If you are loading funds for more than one student, you will only be charged for one convenience fee.  If you prefer to load more than $120.00 or if you wish to avoid the online convenience fee, you can mail a check to P.O. Box 3903, Chatsworth, CA  91313 made payable to “The Caterer, Inc.”.
    2. Set up automatic payments and never forget to send in lunch money again.
    We appreciate you using this new online and mobile option to help reduce the amount of physical cash, check and meal handling that would typically happen in the serving lines.
     
    If you need assistance with your MySchoolBucks account, you can find helpful how-to videos (https://www.MySchoolBucks.com/ver2/help/gethelpvideos) and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting MySchoolBucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.

    MealViewer
    Chaminade is also excited to offer MealViewer! This online menu service provides a quick and easy way to view our school’s daily menus.
    MealViewer provides:
    • Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web or through the mobile app for your smartphone.
    • Nutrition – View nutritional information for all student meals!
    • Safety – Create profiles for your students and select their allergens. Get alerts each time that allergen is on the menu!
    • Fun Feedback – Let students favorite and rate certain meals so that we ensure we are serving meals they enjoy!
    Signing Up is easy!
    1. Go to https://schools.mealviewer.com or download the mobile app and register for a free account.
    2. Create a profile for you and your student(s) by first selecting their school.
    3. Set up your student’s profile by selecting the appropriate allergens and let them favorite their most loved meals. Now you will receive notifications every time any of these are served!
    If you have any questions, please contact MealViewer directly:
    • mealviewer.support@e-hps.com
    • (866) 351-2248
    Thank you,
    The Caterer Inc.
    Chaminade College Preparatory

  • Counseling


    AP testing begins  Monday, May 5th.  The dates and times of these exams are predetermined by Collegeboard.    It is important to note that all exams in the morning will begin at 7:30 am, an hour before school starts.  Students are expected to be in their seat ready to begin the test at 7:30 am.  Any student arriving after that time will not be admitted to the testing room once the testing instructions have begun.  AP exams that begin in the afternoon, may not finish by school dismissal time so it may be that you have to arrange alternate transportation if you rely on carpools or the school bus.
     
    Students will receive an email the day prior to each of their exams that will provide them with more details. The same information will be posted on their classes Blackboard page on the announcement page.




    **PARENTS**  College Connection: Summer Opportunities Presented by Chaminade Seniors
    Parents, did you miss the latest College Connection?  Here is a link to the video of the presentation.  Productive Summer Video.
     
     

    Counseling Assignments for the 2024-2025 School Year



  • High School Deans

    Parent-Student Handbook
    The 2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook is available! We invite you to read this document to familiarize yourself with our policies and procedures. You can find it under High School Resources or you can click on this link: Parent-Student Handbook
     
    Student Morning Drop off/ Pick Up:
    If you are dropping off a student in the morning or picking up after school is out, you must enter through the Chaminade Avenue gate and exit through the Keswick gate.  You will not be allowed to enter through the Cohasset or Saticoy gate for student drop off or pick up. We ask for your assistance in making sure the entire area encompassing our school is safe for students by driving slowly and safely on campus as well as on adjacent streets.
     
    Attendance:
    Attendance is crucial for student success in the classroom.  As such, absences are categorized into either an “excused” absence or “unexcused” absence.  Excused absences include the following:
    • Illness  
    • Medical appointment with a doctor’s note 
    • Funeral service 
    • School sponsored events (athletics, retreats, counseling appointments, school activities, etc.) 
    Unexcused absences include any absences not listed above.
     
    Regardless of if the absence is excused or unexcused, parents/guardians must call the Attendance Office at (818) 347-0391 on the day of their student’s absence from school to verify that absence by 3pm. You should leave a voice message with the student’s name, grade level, and the reason for absence. If verification of a student’s absence is not made within 48 hours of the day of the student’s absence, the absence is permanently unverified, unexcused, and will remain on the student’s record.
     
    Tardies:
    Any student arriving to school in the morning after the bell rings at 8:30am must report to the attendance office for a tardy slip. Students arriving between 8:30 and 8:50 are recorded as “tardy”.  Any student arriving to second, third, and fourth periods during the school day after the second bell rings will also be issued a tardy. Consequences for tardiness are as follows: 
    • 5-6-7 tardies in one semester – 30-minute detention each
    • 8-9-10 tardies in one semester – 1-hour detention each
    • 11 or mor tardies in one semester- 2-hour Saturday detention each
    Attendance Policy for School Mass/Prayer Services:
    Masses and prayer services are an integral part of the Chaminade educational program and therefore considered mandatory. Students will not be called out early on Mass days unless the parent/guardian comes to the Main Office in person to sign out their student. This includes the parent/guardian of student drivers. The campus will also be closed to visitors beginning 30 minutes before the scheduled Mass/Prayer Service and remain closed until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Mass/Prayer Service. There will be no exceptions.
     
    Parking Passes:
    All students who park on campus must have a valid Chaminade parking pass adhered to their car windshield.  To access the parking passes, log in to the Family Portal, click Resources, then High School Resources, then General Information.  Students without a parking pass will not be able to park on campus and will have to park on Cohasset street.
     
    Instructions for obtaining parking pass:
    1. Complete the parking pass application online and make payment.
    2. Bring valid driver’s license and non-expired proof of insurance to Main Office.
    3. Stick the parking pass on the driver’s side windshield of your car.

  • Special Schedules for the Week

    HS Day 1 - 3:00 
    Start: Apr 09
    Lenten Prayer Service Schedule
    PERIOD
    TIME
    Per 1
    8:30 – 9:50
    Nutrition break
    9:50 – 10:03
    Per 2 check-in
    10:10 – 10:15
    Lenten Prayer Service 
    10:22 – 11:43
    1st lunch/Per 2
    11:50 – 12:16
    Per 2
    12:23 - 1:05
    2nd lunch/Per 2
    1:12 – 1:38
    Per 3
    1:45 – 3:00

    HS Day 1 - 11:33
    Start: Apr 11
    (Classes are 50 minutes)
    PERIOD
    TIME
    Per 1
    8:30 – 9:25
    Per 2
    9:32 – 10:22
    Nutrition break
    10:22 – 10:36
    Per 3
    10:43 – 11:33
     X-Block
    11:40 – 12:30


  • Library

    Important reminder!
    The library accepts cash only for all transactions under $20. We do not yet have the ability to receive payments via Eagle cards, and we do not issue IOU's.
    Always have some cash with you in case you need to:
    Pay for printing: .25/pg. black & white, .50/pg. color
    Replace your ID card: $5.00
    Buy earbuds: $1.00
    Pay a fine: $1/day late fee for all equipment (calculators, chargers, etc.). No late fees charged for books!
    Visit www.ChaminadeLibrary.org for more info.
     

  • Tech Hub

     
     
    Welcome to the Tech Hub!

    Your Tech Hub is next to the Library in room 310. Students are responsible for bringing fully charged laptops to school daily. No loaners will be provided for forgotten laptops. A loaner laptop will only be provided if your laptop needs to be sent out for repairs.

    Students are expected to bring their Power adapters to campus. The library can provide limited numbers of Battery banks and Temporary chargers that can be checked out for the day. The Tech Hub does not loan out chargers or styluses.

    We have links below to order replacements if a charger or stylus is lost or if you would like to have an extra one for yourself:

    Chargers
    1) 11th, 12th Grade Lenovo 65W USB-C (standard Lenovo)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792LMDQC

    2) 11th, 12th Grade Lenovo 65W USB-C (2 prongs) version
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2YPWSM

    3) 9th and 10th Grade Dell 65W USB-C
    https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-65w-usb-c-adapter/apd/492-bdqm/pc-accessories#compatibility_section

    4) 9th and 10th Grade Dell 65W USB-C (Amazon link)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GHV6G55?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_8CPCFYSG9HGMV83DZHTA
     
    Stylus
    5) 11th and 12th Grade ThinkPad Yoga x13 compatible stylus
    https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/stylus-pens-and-supplies/stylus-pens-&-supplies_pens/4x81e21569

    6) External Stylus - Compatible with ALL Lenovo Yoga models
        * Larger ergonomic size
        * Battery included
    https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Capacity-Touchscreen-Laptops-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2

    7) 9th and 10th Grade Stylus Dell Latitude 3330 and3340 compatible stylus
    https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-active-pen-pn5122w/apd/750-adqk/handhelds-tablet-pcs
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  • Calendar Exporting

    Please see this helpful page on how to export Chaminade calendars to Google or the calendar program of your choice!

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