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• Important Announcements

  Orientation Information

   

  Freshmen Class of 2029

  Monday, August 11:  Freshmen Class of 2029 Orientation 8:30am – 2:00pm

  • Students should be dropped off between 8:00-8:25am. 
  • Orientation will begin in the Gym at 8:30. 
  • Students should be in uniform. 
  • They do not need their laptop or backpacks. 
  • Lunch will be provided. 

  Tuesday, August 12: Freshmen Class of 2028 Day 2 Orientation 8:30 – 11:45am

  • Students should be dropped off between 8:00-8:25am. 
  • Orientation will begin in the Tutor Center at 8:30. 
  • Students should be in uniform.
  • Students should bring a copy of their schedule.
  • Students will have yearbook and ID photo taken. 

  Tuesday, August 12:  Freshmen Laptop Distribution 11:45-1:15pm 

  • If your student did not yet receive their computer, they must attend the mandatory laptop distribution immediately following orientation. 
  • Questions can be addressed to Micheal Huff (mhuff@chaminade.org)

   

  10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grade Transfer Students

  Tuesday, August 12: Transfer Student Orientation & Laptop Distribution

   All transfer students should arrive between 8:00 - 8:25am. Dismissal times will vary by grade.

  • Students who are being dropped off: Enter school through the gate on Chaminade Ave.
  • Students who are driving themselves:  Enter the school through the gate on Cohasset St. and park in any spot in the large lot adjacent to the gym and football stadium - no permit required during orientation.
  • Transfer Orientation will begin in The Library at 8:30. 

  Dismissal:

  Sophomore Class of 2028 will conclude at 1:15pm.

  Junior Class of 2027 and Senior Class of 2026 will conclude at 2:00pm. 

   

  • Laptop distribution will be done during the orientation.
  • Questions about laptops can be addressed to Micheal Huff (mhuff@chaminade.org).
  • Students should be in uniform.
  • Students should bring a copy of their schedule. 
  • Students do not need their backpacks. 
  • Students will have yearbook and ID photo taken. 
  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Students are invited to enjoy a treat from the Kona Shaved Ice Truck!

   

   

  Returning Student Orientation

  Tuesday, August 12: Returning Student Orientation (times vary)

  All students are expected to attend their grade level orientation. 

  Sophomore Class of 2028

  9:30am-12:15pm

  Sophomores should report to the Bob Hope Center to have their ID photo taken and then report to their Mentor Group classroom by 10:20am. 

   

  Junior Class of 2027

  10:20am-12:45pm

  Juniors should report to their Mentor Group Classroom by 10:20am.

   

  Senior Class of 2026

  10:20am-1:15pm

  Seniors should report to their Mentor Group Classroom by 10:20am.

   

  • All students will visit their Mentor Group classroom and meet their Mentor Teacher. Mentor Classrooms will show up on the student’s schedule before orientation.
  • Students should be in full uniform to have their yearbook and ID photos taken.
  • Spirit clothing ordered from Student Activities before July 21^st will be available for pickup in the Bob Hope Center.
  • Students are invited to enjoy a treat from the Kona Shaved Ice Truck!

   

  
  Student Travel Opportunity to Experience China!  Would you like your student to experience the culture and history of China? Chaminade is planning a student trip from October 10^th – 19^th, 2025!  Students and faculty chaperones will join experienced guides from our international partner IPERC for a week of exploration, sightseeing and cultural exchange opportunities at Chinese high schools.  The itinerary will include stops in Shanghai, Ningbo, Beijing and Shenzhen! The trip cost is expected to be approximately $3500 and will include roundtrip airfare, all transportation within China (tour coach, high speed rail and/or domestic flights), four-star hotel accommodations, all meals, all costs of itinerary events, a full-time bilingual tour guide, travel insurance and the China visa fee. This trip will be limited to 25 students. Watch your email for additional details, and the date for an orientation session later in May. If you have immediate questions, you can contact the Director of Admissions, Mr. Klee, at gklee@chaminade.org.

   
  

  Attendance:

  Attendance is crucial for student success in the classroom.  As such, absences are categorized into either School-related Absence or Non-School relate absence.

  • School-related absences
  • School sponsored events(athletics, retreats, counseling appointments, school activities, etc.)
  • Non-school related absences
  • Any other reason for absence (illness, doctor’s appointment with note, funeral service, travel, etc.)

  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.  

   

  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.

   

  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!

  https://www.chaminade.org/giving

   

  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

  

  
  Volunteering is a meaningful way to support Chaminade and show your student you are committed to his or her education. Join us on Tuesday, August 19, or Thursday, August 21, to learn more about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Visit our website for more details.  chaminade.org/giving/volunteer

  
  
  Weekly Boosters:

  Boosters store: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFAB2DA5FDC52-50425433-boosters#/

  
  

  Volunteers needed! Sign up here!

  Weekly Boosters Store, handing out orders: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFAB2DA5FDC52-53466989-boosters#/
  

   

• 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 2026

• Academics

  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.

   

   

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

   

   

  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)

   

  3. 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.”.
  4. 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

  
  
  
  
  
  
  Spring Semester Grades:
  

  Spring Semester Grades:

  
  

  Grades will be posted on Wednesday afternoon, 6/4. Please make sure to check your student’s grades! If they unfortunately earned a D or an F in any class, counselors will reach out to those families in the days following the posting of grades to provide more information about remediation. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, please contact their teacher.

  
  
  **PARENTS**  College Connection: 

  Parents, did you miss the latest College Connection?  Here is a link to the video of the presentation.  VIDEO PRESENTATION

   

   

  
  Counseling Assignments for the 2024-2025 School Year
  
  

  
  
  

• High School Deans

  Parent-Student Handbook

  The 2025-2026 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.

   

  Uniform For Mass Days:

  On mass days, students will not be able to wear a t-shirt or sweats.  Students must wear a POLO and uniform shorts or pants from Hilfiger Uniforms.  Uniform items can still be purchased using the link on the Chaminade website, online through our Boosters site, or through Student Activities.

   

  Lockers:

  Locker information has been posted in the Student Portal. Students will also receive an email Monday with instructions and a short video on how to use their locker.  If a student has an issue with their locker, please see the deans for assistance.

   

   

  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.

   

  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.

  Attendance:

  Attendance is crucial for student success in the classroom.  As such, absences are categorized into either School-related Absence or Non-School relate absence.

  • School-related absences
  • School sponsored events(athletics, retreats, counseling appointments, school activities, etc.)
  • Non-school related absences
  • Any other reason for absence (illness, doctor’s appointment with note, funeral service, travel, etc.)

  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.  

   

  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.

• Special Schedules for the Week

  HS - First Day of Classes - Day 0 - 12:18

  Start: Aug 13

  Day 0 Schedule – First Day of Classes

  PERIOD	TIME
  A Block	8:30 – 8:58
  B Block	9:05-9:28
  C Block	9:35-9:58
  Nutrition Break	9:58-10:18
  D Block	10:25-10:48
  E Block	10:55-11:18
  F Block	11:25-11:48
  G Block	11:55-12:18

  
  

  HS - Day 2 - Mass Schedule & SWL - 3:00

  Start: Aug 15

  Mass Day 2 Schedule

  PERIOD	TIME
  Per 1	8:30 – 9:30
  Nutrition break	9:30-9:40
  Per 2	9:47-10:42
  Mass	10:49-12:09
  Schoolwide Lunch	12:16-12:56
  Per 3	1:03-1:58
  Per 4	2:05-3:00

  
  

• Library

  Until further notice, library hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.

  The library is a place for quiet study, reading, and reflection.

  Reminder: The back area is reserved for individual, silent study (no talking, no groups). The front area is for small groups (maximum of 4 per table) to work together quietly.

  Once you enter the library, if you need to communicate, please whisper.

  This year, the Deans will be helping to maintain the quiet atmosphere that should prevail in the library.

  Visit the library website to access useful resources and information: https://www.chaminadelibrary.org/ 

   

   

• 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) 11^th, 12^th Grade Lenovo 65W USB-C (standard Lenovo)
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792LMDQC
  
  2) 11^th, 12^th Grade Lenovo 65W USB-C (2 prongs) version
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2YPWSM
  
  3) 9^th and 10^th 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) 9^th and 10^th Grade Dell 65W USB-C (Amazon link)
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GHV6G55?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_8CPCFYSG9HGMV83DZHTA
  

   

  Stylus

  5) 11^th and 12^th 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) 9^th and 10^th 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!