Beginning of the 2024-25 Year Information

We cannot wait to see our returning and new students and families back on campus!

A Message from the Carondelet Leadership Team

As the Carondelet community is enjoying the rest, fun, and adventure that summer provides, we hope you are reconnecting and recharging in anticipation of an exciting school year ahead. Though we are still enjoying the slower days of summer, we wanted to reach out and provide important information, updates, and reminders about the upcoming start of the 2024-25 school year.


We have selected a couple of the time sensitive highlights for you to review below. Please visit the Beginning of the Year webpage and the Frequently Asked Questions webpage, which contains ALL the information that you need to know now. Pro tip: bookmark these pages for easy access. We will have more updates in early August as we get closer to the beginning of the school year.


We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our faith-filled and vibrant community. We especially want to welcome our new freshman class and incoming transfer students into our sisterhood of heart, faith, courage, and excellence.


Enjoy the rest of summer and see you soon!


In Unifying Love,

The Carondelet Leadership Team

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Save These Important Dates

Starting the week of Aug. 12

Fall Sports Tryouts - More Info


Monday, Aug. 12

9th Grade Orientation - More Info

Used Uniform Sale - More Info


Tuesday, Aug. 13

10th-12th Grade Orientation - More Info


Wednesday, Aug. 14

First Day of School - More Info


Friday, Aug. 16

Senior Sunrise - More Info

Coffee Kickoff - More Info


Sunday, Aug. 18

Frosh Family Social - More Info

RSVP by Friday, Aug. 9


Wednesday, Aug. 21

Sisterhood Liturgy - More Info


Friday, Aug. 23

Legacy Social - More Info


Thursday, Aug 29

Back to School Night - More Info


View the Calendar

First Day of School & Important Info

Schedules and Calendars

On Wednesday, August 14, we’ll host our first day of classes for the school year. All classes will meet for 45 minutes. This first day is meant to be a welcome check-in where teachers introduce the course and review class-specific expectations.


View the first-day schedule on the website Calendar.


View the 2024-25 Academic Calendar.


Bell Schedule

The 2024-25 Bell Schedule is available on the website and as a downloadable and printable PDF.

Locks & Lockers

All 9th grade students will receive a Carondelet lock and will be assigned a locker for the 2024-25 school year. Locks and locker assignments will be distributed on Orientation day. 


10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will have the option to opt-in to a locker this year. This process will take place on Orientation day and during the first week of school.

Physicals

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to submit a physical form to their enrollment portal prior to the start of school. Make sure to save a digital copy for your records. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Attendance Coordinator Nicole Ebert.


If your student plans to try out for a sport, you will need to create an account in our Athletics Registration system and upload her physical. Parents/guardians are required to complete this step.

Medications/Illness Form

If your student has a life-threatening illness or takes medication at school, please complete the Student Medications form and submit it to Attendance Coordinator Nicole Ebert by the start of the school year.

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.

Orientation Days and School Pictures

Frosh Orientation

Monday, August 12: Student orientation and photos for 9th graders (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM), To order photo packages visit www.mylifetouch.com and use this picture day code: EVTMMFHDD.


Our Senior Peer Counselors are excited to welcome our freshmen at Orientation on Monday, August 12! They will be there to assist throughout the morning, answer questions, and to help our newest Cougars become comfortable on campus.



All students will meet in the Gym to begin Orientation. Students must be in Everyday Uniform (Carondelet top, uniform-approved bottoms, closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes) on their scheduled orientation day. For more information about our dress code, visit our Uniforms webpage.

10th, 11th, 12th Orientation

Tuesday, August 13: Student orientation and photos for 10th (8:30 AM to 10:00 AM), 11th (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM), and 12th graders (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM). To order photo packages: visit www.mylifetouch.com and use this picture day code: EVTMMFHDD.


Seniors will participate in a College Kickstart workshop from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, immediately followed by their senior panoramic photo in the Amp. Light snacks will be provided after the panoramic photo and Orientation will begin at noon in the Gym.

All students will meet in the Gym to begin Orientation. Students must be in Everyday Uniform (Carondelet top, uniform-approved bottoms, closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes) on their scheduled orientation day. For more information about our dress code, visit our Uniforms webpage.

Used Uniform Sale

The Carondelet Parents Guild is hosting a used uniform sale on Monday, August 12 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. The class of 2028 and transfer students will have private access from 12:30 to 1:00 PM before we open up the sale to the entire community. This is a great opportunity to purchase discounted spirit wear and uniform pieces.

Senior Portraits

Senior Portraits with Prestige Photography by Lifetouch—If you did not take your portraits on July 10, 11, or 12 on campus, do not worry. We will have make-up sessions on campus on November 4 & 5 (1:30 to 10:00 PM) or you can set up an appointment at the studio. Please contact Yearbook Advisor Faith Ripoli with any questions.

Transportation

Morning Shuttle

School-managed bus transportation is available in the mornings from the Tri-Valley area with communal stops in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Danville on the way to Carondelet.


Registration is available to all current Carondelet (and De La Salle students who are siblings of current Carondelet students). If there is availability, registration will be opened up to all other De La Salle students.


Rates are $1,400 for the school year. Morning shuttle service is offered on a first come, first served basis, and we currently have approximately ten spots left. View more information and reserve your student’s spot on the Transportation webpage.

Carpool Directory

If you would like to be added to our carpool directory please send an email to Admissions Associate Sonia Wilson. We will add you to our directory and share it with you.

Student Parking

For those students who have already secured a parking space for the 2024-25 school year, parking tags will be available at Student Orientation. For students who were placed on the waiting list this spring, please email Dean of Students Caitlin Main once you have a valid driver’s license, to update your position on our waiting list.

Academic Schedule Changes

Students were issued their schedule the week of June 10. If they want to make changes they can still make an appointment the week of July 15 for an in person meeting with Dr. Chaponot to make a change to their schedule (see instructions below). If they miss the window this week, they will be able to come in during orientation. Once school starts, they will have a little under two weeks to make adjustments.


Summer Schedule Change Instructions

Step 1: Status and Availability of Classes

  • Some classes have been canceled and other classes are full. Before you request a schedule change, review the status and availability of classes to see if the class you are interested in is running and has space available. Please note that space in a class does not mean your individual schedule can fit the class. There may be other conflicts.
  • This document will be updated at the end of the day during schedule adjustment time (July 8 - July 19).

Step 2: Make an Appointment

  • Students may request schedule changes from July 8 to July 19 by scheduling an in-person appointment with Dr. Chaponot.
  • The next window for schedule changes will be the first week of classes.

Step 3: Submit a Schedule Change Form

  • The form will be required for any schedule change.  
  • Please fill out the form no later than the day before your appointment. 
  • If the schedule request is simple, your request may be processed virtually and you could avoid a trip to campus.
  • If you do not fill out the form, you will be asked to do so when you arrive and this will cut down on your appointment time.

School Communications

Emergency Notifications by Text Message

In the event of a schoolwide emergency, Carondelet has the capability to alert parents/guardians via email, phone call, and/or text messaging through a service called SchoolMessenger. In order for you to receive text messages from Carondelet in an emergency situation, you must opt-in to this service.


To opt-in now, send a text message to 67587 reading “Y” or “Yes.”


If you believe you have opted in previously, you can send the same text mentioned above to confirm your membership. If your child previously attended a school that uses School Messenger (including De La Salle), then your opt-in is already complete.


We will notify families and students of periodic tests before they happen. Please direct any questions to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Jill Okimoto.


Changing Contact Info

If you need to change any of your personal information, please complete the Request to Change Demographic Information form. Please contact Director of Educational Technology Katie Almonte for emergency contact and medical changes.


PowerSchool and Schoology Access

Class of 2028 and new Transfer Student families should receive an email on July 22 at 3:00 PM regarding access to PowerSchool and Schoology. If you are a new parent/guardian and don’t receive the email, or would like to add an email address, please reach out to Director of Educational Technology Katie Almonte.

Technology

Carondelet iPad Policy and Reminders

Students need to bring their iPad to Carondelet each day. NO other device is authorized (with the exception of select sophomore students who are allowed to bring a computer for use in a specific class). The iPads are school-managed devices and contain apps that are chosen for a reason. In addition, the school’s choice of iPad for our program is specifically because it’s not a laptop. Carondelet will not provide tech nor academic support to students using different devices.


iPads should be fully charged and updated to the most recent iOS as approved by the school. For fall 2024, iPads should be updated to at least iPad OS 17.4. Starting with the class of 2028, Apple Pencils have been issued to students and should be charged and brought to class each day. All students should have a quality stylus to use with their iPad. For more information, please refer to our Educational Technology policies.


If there is an issue with a school-issued device, please contact Librarian Michelle Koski.

Carondelet School Store

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.


Seniors, be sure to get your senior shirt and quarter zip sweatshirt before the order deadline—Friday, July 26!

Start Shopping Now!

Thank You to Our Annual Event Sponsors!

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Heart Sponsors

Countrywood Shopping Center

Mary Beth Kulawiec Dittrich 79 and Thomas Dittrich


Faith Sponsors

A Sweet Affair Bakery

Lehmer’s Buick GMC Concord

Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan P’12


Courage Sponsors

Balestrieri Family Farm

Anabelle and Rudy Galera P’20, ’24, ’26

Julie Gonzalez ’99

Aimee Pourroy-Martin and James Martin P’26

Excellence Sponsors

Michelle and Rob Craw P’25

Nicole Vasta Field 98 and Tony Field P27

UBEO Business Services


CSJ Sponsors

BACA Wines

Tracy and Brad Bowles P’22 26, Bowles & Verna LLP

Choicelunch

Golden State Lumber

SC Builders

Stephanie Seeno-Miles ’80, P’14

Wasser Wealth Management

Spirit Sponsors

Bay Alarm

Stephanie Canessa State Farm Agency

Chimirri’s Salon

Greenlight Simulation-Driver Training for Teens

Karen and Zachary Gustafson P26

Lenox Homes

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