Week of October 13, 2025
Monday


 Day 1
1:50 Dismissal   
Tuesday  Day 2
2:40 Dismissal
Wednesday

  		 Day 1
1:50 Dismissal 
Thursday

 Day 2
2:40 Dismissal
Friday
No Classes/Offices Closed
 
 
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Announcements

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  • Important Announcements

     
    A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING UPCOMING PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY

    The high school is in the process of evaluating our Learning Management System (LMS) which is Blackboard. All our students and parents utilize this system for a variety of reasons like checking grades, receiving feedback from teachers, and locating assignments. As we evaluate our needs and what works best for our school, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. Please be on the lookout this coming week for an email from the school with a link to a survey. This survey information will help us evaluate our LMS, so we need as much participation as possible. We thank you in advance for your willingness to share your thoughts with us.
     
    SAFETY DURING DROPOFF/PICKUP

    Parents – we ask for your help in keeping the streets adjacent to campus safe. Recently we have noticed many parents making illegal U-turns, not stopping at stop signs, driving above the posted speed limits, and double-parking to pick up their students. For the safety of our students, we ask that you pick-up and drop-off on campus near the Tutor Center and cafeteria, not on Saticoy Ave or Cohasset St. Lastly, we respectfully ask that you listen to any instructions given by our guards and our staff members regarding morning pick-up or afternoon drop-off. We thank you for your cooperation!
     
    CHAMINADE HEALTH OFFICE

    Chaminade has a Health officer/EMT on campus and students may come to the front office if they are not feeling well or need medical attention.

    ATTENDANCE

    When you call the attendance office for a religious holiday absence, please leave that information in your message.  The attendance office phone number is (818) 347-0391.
    Attendance is crucial for student success in the classroom.  As such, absences are categorized into either School-related Absence or Non-School-related 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 3 pm. You should leave a voice message with the student’s name, grade level, and the reason for absence.
     
    Early Release:

    Parents and students should make every effort to schedule appointments outside of class time. To avoid classroom interruption, please schedule early dismissals in between blocks or at lunch.
    When a student needs to leave school before the end of the school day, the parent must call and leave a message with the Attendance Office at (818) 347-0391 before 8:30 am for the same day notification. Please provide the student's name, grade level, reason for dismissal, and time of dismissal needed. No student will be allowed to leave campus early without parent permission. Early release is not permitted the last half hour of the school day.

    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

    To ensure your student’s continued Chaminade enrollment, please be advised that tuition account must be current. To view your balance and make a payment, please click this link: https://chaminade.fsenrollment.com/portal 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.

    FINANCIAL AID
     
    Tuition Assistance ~ Applications Due November 1, 2025
     
    The financial aid application for the 2026-27 school year is now available.  If you feel you will need tuition assistance for the 2026-27 year, please complete the application no later than November 1, 2025.  This earlier due date is designed to better align with the reenrollment period that takes place in early February.
     
    We have switched to Clarity to process the applications.  You will need to submit current paystubs in lieu of the end of year paystubs previously used.  Documents should be loaded by November 1, 2025.  Additional items may be requested at the time of review.
     
    Your 2025 W2 forms will be needed as soon as available, Clarity will send a reminder in mid-January about this.

    Families currently receiving tuition assistance need to reapply each year.  To access the application, go to Resources section in the Parent Portal under the Tuition-Financial Aid tile.  Online resources for filling out the application are available here as well.  If you will be applying for a new student to Chaminade for 2026-27 in addition to a returning student, you will still use the Returning Family due date. Taxes from 2024 will be needed, however Clarity will pull those from the IRS, authorization is in the application.
     
    Applications received after the due date may be placed on a financial aid waiting list or will have a delayed decision.  For questions, please email financialaid@chaminade.org.

    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.

    TECH HUB
    A Note for 9th Grade:
     
    There are 2 hooks inside the garage of the laptop that can cause the stylus to get stuck in the groove.
     
    If your stylus is stuck in the garage of your laptop, please do not try and remove it but come by the Tech Hub so we can assist you.
     

  • Parent Volunteer Opportunities

  • Uniform Information

    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)
    The Academic Resource Program for the fall semester will start on Monday, September 8th and end on Thursday, December 11th (no meetings Thanksgiving Week). Chaminade offers the supplemental support service to assist students in meeting their educational goals. Mrs. Jill Stewart is the director for ARP. Mrs. Stewart has a wealth of experience in the area of academic support and student success. Accountability measures and organizational strategies are part of the program to assist our students in reaching their academic goals. The cost of participation in this program is $625 for each day of the week selected for the entire semester. 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 $1,250 for the entire semester.  A family opting to send their student on Monday only, would pay $625 for the program for the entire semester.  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 fall semester.

     
    If you have any questions about the program, please email the program director, Mrs. Jill Stewart jstewart@chaminade.org
     
     

  • Booster Store

    Middle School:

    Boosters: The boosters store is open for online order pickup on Monday and Wednesday from 3-4pm. The store is located next to the Michael Valentine Student Center. Please wait to receive a ready for pick up email, which may be in your spam/junk folder.

    For any returns or exchanges, please contact boosters at boosters@chaminade.org
     
    High School:

    Boosters: The booster store is open for online order pick up on Tuesday and Thursday for an hour after school. The store is located above the football field. Please wait to receive a ready for pick up email, which may be in your spam/junk folder.

    For any returns or exchanges, please contact boosters at boosters@chaminade.org
     
    Boosters Volunteer Opportunities:

     

  • Counseling







    College Tour:  Monday, October 20th USSB and UCCB: 
    UCSB/SBCC College Tour, October 20 (Filled).  If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Mrs. Althoff in the Counseling Department (lalthoff@chaminade.org). 
     
    College Tour:  Wednesday, November 19 UCLA and Pepperdine:   


    Who can attend? Junior and Senior Students
    **Spots fill up very quickly.  Please be aware that we are limited by the university on how many students we can bring on a tour**
    Registration: Opens on Wednesday, October 29th @ 4:00 PM.  More information and the Link to register will be sent at a later date
     
    Cost: $30, excludes lunch
    Lunch: Please bring your lunch or money to purchase lunch at UCLA.
    Acceptable Attire: Appropriate school free dress, but NO college gear - no hats, sweatshirts, etc.
    Transportation: The school will provide transportation via bus for this trip.  
    Payment Terms: The participation fee is due upon sign-up via this form.  There are no refunds if you subsequently cannot go on this trip.  However, if the trip is cancelled by Chaminade, participation payments will be refunded.

     
    Additional Local College Tour Information 

    This will be the last local college tour for the 1st semester. But don't worry, we will be having at least 2 more local college tours during the 2nd semester.  


    College Connection:
            Parents, did you miss the College Connection on "What your Student Should Be Doing Each Year"?  If so, you can watch the video of the presentation HERE.

            Save the Date: Our next College Connection will be on Wednesday, November 19: The New Reality of Financial Aid and Paying for College


    Senior Students:


    If you have not met with your counselor yet this semester to discuss your plans after high school, please sign up now!  If you have met with your counselor, completed your recommendation questionnaire and ready to have your interview, counselors now have slots on their SignUpGenius labled "Senior Interview."
     
    Please remember, we are hear to help you through out this process, don't hesitate to meet with us as much as you need!


    Seniors/Senior Parents:  MaiaLearning Information

    Seniors:

    If you have not logged into MaiaLearning yet, please do so and continue working on finalizing your college list and completing your applications. Counselors will be coming into your Government classes on Tuesday, 8/26, or Wednesday, 8/27, to go over college application information and how to navigate MaiaLearning.

    Senior Parents:

    FAFSA Application is now open.  For more information on Financial Aid click HERE:

    Mialearning:

    If you have not yet logged in to MaiaLearning, you should have received an email Friday morning, August 22nd, from MaiaLearning with a code (email your student’s counselor if you did not receive this email). Once you log in, we encourage you to work on your Parent Brag sheet for your student. Click on this arrow               at the top right corner to find the link.

    We utilize the information you share with us when it comes time to write your student’s letter of recommendation, because who knows them better than you?

    Please watch this short MaiaLearning introductory video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/469137166
     







     
    You can determine who your counselor is by referring to the graph below. Additionally, you can find your counselor’s name listed under the "Advisor" section when you log into Blackbaud (where you view your schedule). Link to SignUpGenius: Click HERE




    Counseling Assignments for the 2025-2026 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 a parking pass:

    Complete the parking pass application online and make payment.
    Bring a valid driver’s license and non-expired proof of insurance to the Main Office.
    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-related 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.
     
    Early Release

    Parents and students should make every effort to schedule appointments outside of class time. To avoid classroom interruption, please schedule early dismissals in between blocks or at lunch.

    When a student needs to leave school before the end of the school day, the parent must call and leave a message with the Attendance Office at (818) 347-0391 before 8:30 a.m. for the same day notification. Please provide the student's name, grade level, reason for dismissal, and time of dismissal needed. No student will be allowed to leave campus early without parent permission. Early release is not permitted the last half hour of the school day.

  • Library

    IMPORTANT REMINDER:
     
    The library will no longer issue IOUs!
    Students are expected to pay for transactions, in cash, at the time of service.
     
    Always have some cash with you to pay for printing, replacement ID cards, buying earbuds, etc.
     
    The library accepts CASH ONLY for all transactions less than $20. Sorry, but we cannot take payment from Eagle Cards.
     
    For payments over $20, the library accepts cash, check, or you may pay online at https://www.chaminadelibrary.org/
     
    Auto-generated reminder emails are regularly sent to students and parents. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from the library system.
     
    Need to check your library account?
    Click "MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT" and follow the instructions to log in.
     
    GENERAL INFORMATION:
    Until further notice, library hours are 8:00am - 6:00pm.
    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.
    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
     
    Stylus
    7) 12th Grade ThinkPad Yoga x13 compatible stylus

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

    9) 10th and 11th 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

    10) 9th Grade Stylus - Lenovo Integrated Pen for 13w Gen 3
    https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/stylus-pens-and-supplies/pens/4x81q95847?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fstatics.teams.cdn.office.net%252F

    11) 9th Grade External Stylus - Compatible with ALL Lenovo Yoga models
        * Larger ergonomic size
        * Battery included
    https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Capacity-Touchscreen-Laptops-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2

    A Note for 9th Graders:
    There are 2 hooks inside the garage of the laptop that can cause the stylus to get stuck in the groove.
    If your stylus is stuck the garage of your laptop, please do not try and remove it but come by the Tech Hub so we can assist you.

  • 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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