Main Office Hours

The Main Office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

No Food Service Delivery

For the safety and security of our community, we do not allow food service deliveries (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) on campus. Food dropped off from delivery services will be confiscated or returned to the vendor.

Traffic & Parking

Please allow extra time to navigate our parking lot during the opening weeks of school. Here are a few important reminders: 

Drop Off: 

• Treat Blvd. and Winton Drive are NOT a drop-off zone. Please do not let students out of the car on Treat, Winton, or in the neighborhood.
• All numbered spaces are assigned to students and staff. Please utilize the drop-off zone in the back of campus and do not pull into numbered spaces, no matter what time you arrive on campus. 
• If you need to stop and park, please use our visitor parking found just after turning left after the flagpole.
• Our lot is busiest between 8:05 and 8:15 AM, so we encourage everyone to plan to arrive before 8:05 AM to allow for plenty of time to get to class. 

Pick Up: 

• It can take up to 20 minutes to clear our parking lot at the end of the school day. Please plan accordingly. 
• For a smoother exit, we recommend arriving at campus to pick up your student no earlier than 10 minutes after the final bell. 
• If you arrive on campus to pick up your student before the final bell rings, we recommend that you park in any open parking spot in our back lot to avoid blocking parking spaces.
• To be good neighbors, please do not pick up in the neighborhood behind the school or block driveways.

School Store Orders

Initial school store orders were delivered to your student's fifth-period classroom on Wednesday, August 14. Please have them check their classroom if they are still missing their order. Any orders delivered after August 14 will be available for pick up at the Convent in the stairwell. Purchases are in alphabetical order. Contact Angie Hatfield, Proforma, if you cannot find your order.

2024-25 Uniform Expectations

We encourage all students and families to familiarize themselves with our uniform policy. Questions? Email Dean of Students Caitlin Main.

Cell Phone Policy 

To help foster engagement in the classroom, students are expected to turn their phones into the classroom cell phone pockets at the beginning of each class period. There are also specific schoolwide events where phones will not be allowed. For these reasons, we want to remind parents to call Nicole Ebert directly (ext. 116) in the Attendance Office with any urgent needs.

Lunch: MySchoolBucks by Epicurean

Epicurean provides high-quality, healthy meals for Carondelet’s students, faculty, and staff to purchase. Current students who have a MySchoolBucks account can add money to their account now. New students can add money to their account once they have received their student school ID number (in early August). Follow the instructions on this page and select Carondelet High School (Concord) from the dropdown menu in MySchoolBucks. If you have any questions setting up your account, please contact Epicurean directly by emailing General Manager Candace Barnes.

View the Garaventa Cafe webpage for more information about food options and Epicurean.

Welcome Week Dress Expectations 

Students have a spirit day on Friday, August 23. Students are encouraged to go all out in their class colors (below). Please be aware of our spirit day dress expectations: 

Students may wear full costume and/or dress up according to theme. Please note that masks covering the entire face and full-face make-up are not permitted. Costumes must follow these guidelines and be appropriate for school: 

• Tops must have sleeves (long or short) and fall below the waistline
• Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh or longer
• Shoes must be closed-toed and closed-heeled

Freshmen: Yellow

Sophomores: Orange

Juniors: Blue

Seniors: Pink

Welcome Dances on Saturday, August 24

Carondelet and De La Salle host the Welcome Dances! The Frosh/Soph Welcome Dance is hosted at Carondelet’s campus from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, while the Junior/Senior Dance is held at De La Salle’s campus from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. To purchase a ticket, please visit the Dances section on our website.

Welcome Dance Dress Expectations

Saturday’s Welcome Dance is a casual event. Students are expected to dress in school-appropriate attire. Shirts must have straps and fall below the waistline and bottoms must be mid-thigh or longer. Closed-toed, closed-heeled shoes are recommended but not required.

Attention Students and Parents!

We’re excited to share information about PowerStart and PowerLab—two fantastic programs designed to help students stay organized and academically prepared. These sessions, located in the library and supervised by our dedicated academic counselor team, offer valuable opportunities for students to excel. Parents and teachers can recommend their students for PowerLab using this PowerLab referral form. Please only do so after a discussion has been had with the student.

• Power Start: Start the day strong with a focused study session from 7:30 to 8:10 AM every Monday through Thursday in the library. It’s an ideal time for students to get ahead on assignments, review notes, or ask any questions before classes begin. We begin at 8:45 AM on late start Wednesdays.
• PowerLab: After the school day ends, in the library, students can continue their studies with PowerLab, which begins just five minutes after the last class of the day. It’s a supportive environment for completing homework, studying, and working on projects.

For additional support, teachers are available for office hours on Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 3:30 PM in the designated location (check syllabus), or by appointment.

We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their learning and stay on top of their studies. Sessions and teacher office hours begin the week of August 26. We look forward to seeing everyone at PowerStart and PowerLab!

The Academic & Learning Support Team

als@carondeleths.org

Save the Date

Parents and Guardians ~ Back to School Night is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 29 night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. You don’t want to miss this CHS/DLS tradition. Detailed information coming to your inbox next week!

Fall Sports Night & Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Workshop

Student-athletes on our fall sports rosters should plan to attend the PCA sportsmanship workshop on Monday, August 19, at 6:30 PM in the Garaventa.

Parents will attend the Fall Sports Night meeting the same night in the Gym on Carondelet's main campus. We will be selling Cougar spirit wear at 6:00 PM, and the Fall Sports Night meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Both meetings are mandatory.

Liturgy

• Our first mass of the year is Wednesday, August 21 at 9:55 AM. It will be a dress uniform day for everyone. Students in 10th through 12th grade: remember to wear the Sisterhood bracelets you received your Frosh year!

Retreat Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

• Registration for fall Kairos and Shalom retreats is now complete. By the end of this week, students and families can find finalized rosters for Kairos 100, Kairos 101, and Shalom 1 posted in the class of 2025 and class of 2026 Schoology groups.
• Registration for Camp Alpha (9th grade overnight retreat) continues through Friday, August 30. Find retreat information here and register here.

Service & Advocacy

• The deadline to log all summer community service hours completed this summer (June-July) in Mobileserve was August 15. Click this link for more information about Mobileserve.
• Ven a Ver DC Application NOW AVAILABLE! The application for our fall immersion trip, Ven a Ver DC (juniors and seniors) is now available. Learn more about all Ven a Ver immersion trips and apply here.
• Questions? Contact Vanessa Miranda.

All Students:

• Colleges will be on campus to introduce their schools and answer questions as part of an Out-of-State College Fair on Thursday, September 5, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Some of the colleges that will be represented include The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Texas Christian University, Oregon State, and the University of Tennessee.
• The Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) College Fair will be held at Carondelet on Wednesday, September 11, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in the Amphitheater. This is a great opportunity for students interested in attending a Jesuit Institution. Colleges that will be attending include Gonzaga University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of San Francisco.
• College Counseling is pleased to invite all Carondelet students and families to our annual Road to College Night on Tuesday, September 17, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Representatives from a variety of colleges including UC Irvine, the University of Chicago, and the University of Tennessee will be offering informative college-related workshops for families. Register here.
• The East Bay Christian College Fair will be on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Berean Christian's Gym.
• Carondelet is excited to continue our partnership with Paul Martin, founder of College Money Method, to increase support for our families with the financial aid process. A resource page has been created specifically for Carondelet families (passcode: chscmm). The first Money Method webinar, Succeeding in the Financial Aid Process, is for senior families and will be held on Zoom on Monday, September 30, at 6:30 PM.

Seniors:

• Please mark your calendar for a mandatory X Block at 1:40 PM on Friday, September 13, for some important information regarding applying to college.
• College Greenlight is a great resource for scholarships and fly-in programs. Other good resources for scholarships are: Going Merry and Niche.

Juniors and Seniors:

• College reps will start visiting Carondelet and De La Salle campuses in August. All juniors and seniors are able to attend these presentations with teacher approval at least 48 hours in advance. Make sure to check MaiaLearning weekly for up-to-date information on visits and to register. Pass for Rep Visits.
• On Tuesday, September 10, College Counseling will be participating in a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair at Deer Valley HS from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event allows juniors and seniors to engage directly with recruiters from over 30 HBCUs to gain insights into academic programs, campus life, scholarship opportunities, application waivers, and possibly earn on the spot admissions! Please complete the HBCU College Fair Interest Form by Thursday, August 29. Allison Bly will then follow up with students with additional information and the required permission slips.

Sophomores and Juniors:

• Revolution Prep is holding an (online) practice PSAT. Register here.

Freshmen and Sophomores:

• The first College Counseling Lunch and Learn will be held on Wednesday, September 4, where we will kick off our College and Majors exploration series. Please register if you plan to attend.

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Carondelet Families Follow our Instagram!

Follow our Carondelet Families Instagram to find out what our Parents Guild, Fathers Club, and Grandparents Club are doing and how you can be a part of it.

Carondelet Parents Guild Social and Meeting

All Carondelet parents and guardians are welcome to our first Carondelet Parents Guild social and meeting of the school year on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Come for our social time and find out how you can connect with our community to support our school and students. We can’t wait to meet you!

Calling Dads and Daughters: let's go on a hike!

All Carondelet dads and daughters are welcome. Members of our Carondelet Fathers Club have put together a father-daughter hike on Mt. Diablo. They will meet on Sunday, August 25, at 8:00 AM, at the Mt. Diablo peak to have a memorable time in a beautiful location. RSVP today. 

Carondelet Grandparents Club Welcome Social

Our annual Grandparents Club Social will be on Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00 AM in the Convent Community Room. Come for coffee and pastries, and sign up for some fun activities to support the school and your granddaughters. RSVP today!

Alpha Retreat Donations Needed

The frosh Alpha Retreat is right around the corner. This is a super fun event for our freshman class to come together. We are still in need for some volunteers and donations to make it a success so please take a look at the Retreat Signup and see how you can help out. 

Just a Few More Convertible Cars Needed for Homecoming Celebration!

Do you have a convertible? Come be part of our Carondelet Homecoming Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 22, on our very own Carondelet campus. Contact Parent Engagement Manager Candi Mannoni if you can help.

Generous donors who make annual gifts of $1,965 or more in an academic year are invited to a reception with our President and recognized in Many the Gifts as members of the 1965 Society, commemorating the year of Carondelet's founding.



We invite those who aren't already members to join today by making a gift of $1,965 or more. In honor of your generosity, you'll immediately receive an invitation to our Cocktail Reception on Thursday, September 5.



Your philanthropy makes an immediate and lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, and families in the Carondelet community. Tuition covers approximately 90% of our annual budget, and we rely on our community's generosity to bridge this gap by making an annual gift of $1,965.

Please reach out to the Director of Philanthropy Lynne Sabbagha Kenny ’86 P’24 to review your giving history or learn more about this donor society.

Thank you to our current and future members!

Check out our online school store for new Carondelet branded apparel and merch! We will continue to send out our monthly store eNewsletter including our new gear and promotions.