School Updates

 

In This Issue: For the week of February 25 - March 2, we are covering re-enrollment, the bell schedule and class websites for 2021 and beyond, AP registration deadline, leadership opportunities, technology updates, the Gibbons App, and more.  

Enjoy! Office of Communications   

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Re-enrollment for 2021-2022

Cardinal Gibbons requires each parent to confirm re-enrollment for the next school year. If you have not completed this process (the deadline was February 12), please do so now to confirm your child is returning to Gibbons next school year. For instructions on how to access the re-enrollment process and complete the BioUpdate: Completing the BioUpdate and Re-enrollment process for Parents 

Academics

Course Registration for 2021-2022: Though registration ended on February 12, if you or your child have questions about his or her course selections, please contact your child’s counselor. Check your child’s course selections by clicking on the Class Registration link on PowerSchool. 

Academics for 2021 and beyond: For news about the bell schedule, class websites, and more, we are hosting two live stream events: 

March 3 at 11 a.m.: https://youtu.be/-x9Ik9qB-_c

March 3 at 3 p.m.: https://youtu.be/LqpBYnVQj5M

Viewers may submit questions: CGHS Academics 2021 and Beyond Questions

College Counseling

Important Deadline: Late AP test registration closes on March 1, 2021, for students wishing to take the AP exam. See your AP teacher with any questions about the exam.

Junior Meetings
College Counselors are wrapping up Junior Meetings in the next three weeks. If you have NOT scheduled a Junior meeting to talk about plans after high school, contact your counselor.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Class of 2024 Parents
Join Director of Leadership Formation Gabi Burn, and your Class Parent Reps for a four-part Zoom series on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, starting Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 7 p.m.  Engage with other freshman parents as we explore topics relevant to parenting high school students. For details and to sign up visit www.cghsnc.org/freshmanparents

Stations of the Cross

Beginning tomorrow, February 25, and continuing throughout Lent members of the Gibbons community are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross in the Memorial Garden after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join members of our Theology department who, along with students, will be leading us on this prayerful Lenten pilgrimage.

Parent Faith Formation
Join our virtual, four-part, parent faith formation series, Seeking God In Stillness, hosted by Theology educator Peggy Monti, on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. starting March 3, 2021. Register at www.cghsnc.org/parentfaith  

Leadership Opportunities
We are offering leadership retreats for freshmen and sophomores who want to learn ways to develop as Gibbons leaders, and peer leader retreats for juniors and seniors who want to serve as peer leaders on grade-level retreats next school year. Register at www.cghsnc.org/aboutus/leadership.

 FYI

Tips for Class of 2021

· Check all student portals for institutions of higher education to which you applied for any new messages.
· Submit all documents for deferment or waitlist decisions.
· Submit additional financial aid documentation requested.
· Review steps a school needs for you to enroll.
Contact your College Counselor with any questions.  

Gibbons App

We invite you to download and use the Gibbons App to keep abreast of all Gibbons news. Please visit the technology webpage for details.

Parents Opportunities

Are you looking to engage with other parents in all things Gibbons next school year?  Be sure to check out the "parent volunteer opportunities" drop-down box and fill out the form at www.cghsnc.org/parents

Science Olympiad

Gibbons' Science Olympiad Team is participating virtually in the NC Science Olympiad 2021 Raleigh Tournament. The team’s performance at the tournament determines how it advances to the state tournament later this year.

Athletics 

Spring sports updates

Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Women's Soccer, and Softball, visit https://www.cghsnc.org/athletics/parent-playbook/team-contacts-key-dates

ICYMI

Winter Tech Updates

For Classes 2023, 2022, and 2021 continue through Friday, February 26 during Theology Class, in-person or online. More information can be found on the technology webpage.

Attendance Notification

For students not designated as 100 percent distance learning, we are requiring parents to notify our attendance office at attendance@cghsnc.org when their child is not present for on-campus learning on their on-campus learning day. Details at Gibbons Hybrid and Distance Learning Guidelines.