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Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:
  • Aug. 20 (Thurs): All School Mass, following 5th period.

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    Don't forget 'Grab and Go Breakfast' - available 20 minutes before the first bell! Featured, among other things: hot sandwiches, bagels, breakfast burritos, and a make your own Belgian waffle every Friday. Students who qualify for free & reduced lunch also are eligible to receive breakfast! View the Menu
    • Coffee Club Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 7:45 - 8:20 am in Room 113. All are welcome. The only requirement is you stay and hang out free of cell phones. See Ms. O'Brien for more info.
    • Campus Ministry Guest Speaker - Aug. 17 (Mon): 7:30 am in the Cafeteria. John Giuliano will be speaking on his experiences leading ministry in El Salvador. All are welcome, especially students with an interest in such ministry! See Mr. Hilton for more info.
    • Basketball Callout Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 8 am in the Main Gym. See Coach Adams for more info.
    • Video Game Club Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 3:30-5 pm in Room 304. See Mr. Knight for more info.
    • IU/Purdue Webinar: Aug. 18 (Tues): Reps from IU and Purdue will discuss the latest information regarding admissions processes, scholarships, and other opportunities. Details & Registration
    • Student Council Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): Callout for Freshmen - 8am in Silas West. All freshmen interested in running for student council must attend this meeting and fill out an application form! See Mr. Knight or Ms. Kassenbrock for more info. Voting will take place Wednesday through Friday!
    • Robotics Callout Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): 8 am in Room 107. See Mr. Pritts for more info.
    • International Food Club Callout Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): Right after school in the Cafeteria (outside Mr. Reel's office). Interested in trying new cuisines around Indianapolis? Come check out IFC! See Mr. Reel for more info.
    • Charity Spirit Day - Aug. 19 (Wed): Bring $2 to your first class and get out of uniform! No leggings or athletic shorts, but jeans and sweatpants are fine. This week, your donations go to supporting victims of the Indianapolis floods.
    • Friendship Bracelet Club Callout Meeting - Aug. 19 (Wed): 3:30pm in Room 112. See Mrs. Farrell for more info.
    • Bowling Callout Meeting - Aug. 19 (Wed): 3:30 pm in Silas West. No experience needed; just come to find out what we do. Any questions email Coach G. Miller at gmiller@bishopchatard.org.
    • Purdue Visit - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 7:45 am in Room 100 (Lecture Hall). Seniors interested in applying to Purdue should attend! See Mrs. Burkett for more info.
    • Homecoming Committee Meeting - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 7:45-8:15am in Silas West. If you missed the last meeting but are still interested in contributing your ideas, please come by! See Ms. Bradley, Mr. Knight, or Ms. Kassenbrock for more info.
    • Improv Tryouts - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 3:30 pm in Room 100 (Lecture Hall). No preparation needed! See Mr. Zavaleta for more info.
    • Video Game Club Meeting - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 3:30-5 pm in Room 304. See Mr. Knight for more info.
    • Senior Sunrise - Aug. 21 (Fri): 7:30 am at the Softball Pavilion. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided!
    • BCHS4Kids callout Meeting - Aug. 21 (Fri): 7:45am in Room 201. This club exists to support the children's hospital at Ascension St. Vincent through service, fundraising, and a dance marathon! See Ms. Katra or Ms. Portman for more info.
    • Charity Spirit Day - Aug. 26 (Wed): Bring $2 to your first class, and you can dress in spirit wear!
    • Fall Play Auditions - Aug 27 (Thurs): Info & Signup details.

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  • T-Shirt Design Contest: Do you have an idea for a shirt that you'd like to see in the Spirit Shop?Submit your design here Your Chatard-focused designs will be accepted throughout the year, with hopes for a new design each semester. Details can be found on the form link above. Questions? Contact Mr. Reel
  • Free SAT, AP, and Math Tutoring via Schoolhouse.world for grades 8-12. Free tutoring for SATs, math courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Live small-group tutoring via Zoom will focus on SAT reading, writing, and math as well as AP course tutoring in calculus, statistics, chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science.


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View All School News Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The safety of our students and school community is of the utmost importance. Bishop Chatard High School operates under the principle of “see something, say something” when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of others. The SAP provides a safe way for students, parents, faculty, & staff to report concerns in the areas of School Safety/Threats, Bullying & Harassment, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Health/Personal Safety & Wellbeing. SAP reports can be made in person by contacting a Guidance Counselor or School Administrator, or through the SAP Online Reporting System found on the school website.

Depending on the nature of the report, school officials may follow up with parent contact in order to partner in supporting the physical, social, emotional, or spiritual needs of the student. In certain circumstances, school officials may assist in connecting families with outside agencies for educational, evaluative, or counseling needs.

In situations where a student is referred or has referred themselves over concerns related to drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, it is the intent of the SAP program to provide an avenue for the student to receive assistance without incurring a disciplinary penalty. Upon honest admittance of drug or alcohol use, the student:

  • May be required to submit to an initial drug test to establish a baseline of usage
  • May be required to complete a professional drug/alcohol assessment at the family’s expense and complete all follow-up recommendations
  • May be required to participate in a drug/alcohol education program at the family’s expense
  • May be subject to future drug testing administered by the school and/or an outside drug testing company at the family’s expense (future positive drug tests would result in consequences outlined in the Student Life Substance Abuse Policy)

Note: Reports made in an effort to avoid disciplinary consequences after an incident that the school is aware of or may become aware of will not result in disciplinary immunity.

Reports made through the SAP program are considered sensitive and confidential. Please note that BCHS school officials must abide by existing state and federal laws and are required in certain situations to contact law enforcement and/or the Indiana Department of Child Services.

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Too much to do with too little time? Stressed about life? View the handouts below for tips from the BCHS School Counseling Department about how to handle stress. Included are apps that can help you track your stress levels!

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Bishop Chatard High School will implement asynchronous e-learning days for canceled school days due to unexpected weather or events. When this occurs, the campus will be closed. Students will use Canvas for instructional materials. Students are expected to check every course in Canvas and complete attendance for each course by 10:00 am.

  • Class Schedule: The schedule of classes can be found on the Bishop Chatard website and the student news app. Students only need to complete coursework for the classes scheduled on the cancellation date.
  • Course Format: Students will use their iPads or other electronic devices to access course content via Canvas. Classes scheduled for the canceled day will continue in a virtual format.
  • Pacing: Students can work through their assignments at their own pace, but they must adhere to due dates set by their teachers.

Attendance Procedure

  • Each teacher will post an attendance form on their Canvas page, either a Google Form or Canvas Quiz.
  • Failure to complete this form by 10 am will result in being marked unexcused for that class, and any submitted work may not receive credit.

Coursework Submission

  • Students must complete and submit all assignments as defined by their teachers, adhering to the teacher’s specified deadlines.

Teacher Availability:

  • Teachers will be available for questions from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm via email or the Canvas discussion board.
  • Teachers will respond to student inquiries within one hour.