Return to Campus: Fall 2020

We continue to move forward as we plan for a safe 'Return to Campus' this fall. We have developed three learning models. Each option is a synchronous learning model with live, real-time instruction.

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Central Catholic is excited to announce the implementation of our Hybrid Live Instruction Learning Model for the fall.

Our Hybrid Live Instruction Learning Model is a combination of on-campus learning and live, remote learning.

Whether on or off campus, all CCHS students will receive real-time, synchronous instruction.

The Three Learning Models

Health & Safety Enhancements
The Raider Campus Store: Online

Health & Safety Enhancements

Numerous protocols have been implemented on campus to enhance the safety and wellness of the entire CCHS community.

We are in the process of developing and implementing additional protocols that will meet and in many cases exceed the guidelines issued by the state.

The following will be in place for the start of school:

Masks & mask breaks
Hand sanitizer units installed in each classroom
Touchless sink faucets/ soap dispensers
One way hallways and stairways
Increased bathroom access
Bi-polar ionization units installed in hallways and larger spaces in the building (ie library, theater)
School lockers not available for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Desks cleaned at the end of each period
Air Purifiers with HEPA filters installed in each classroom
Reduced class size allows for desk spacing to exceed current minimum standards of 3 feet
Plexiglass shields installed at each teacher’s workstation
Students eat lunches in areas where they can maintain social distance of six feet
Nightly deep cleaning

We will be sharing specifics on these and additional protocols as we move forward.

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Athletics Update: Fall Sports

Update on Student-Athletics, August 22

As of August 20, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Board of Directors have released and approved guidelines pertaining to Interscholastic Athletics for the 2020-2021 school year.

Those decisions and guidelines are summarized in the letter below from Mr. Ernest Difiore, Central Catholic’s Director of Athletics.

CCHS is working with our partners in the Merrimack Valley Conference to finalize the details for our Fall Sports Season, which we will share with you once those details have been confirmed.

Thank you!

Letter from the Athletic Director

Dear Central Catholic Student-Athletes and families,

I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy this summer. I wanted to share the information that has been released as of August 20 from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regarding athletics for the 2020-21 school year. DESE guidelines pertaining to Interscholastic Athletics for the 2020-21 school year was released this week and approved by the MIAA Board of Directors.

Fall Sports

DESE guidelines categorizes Football and Competitive Cheerleading as high-risk sports and will be moved to a “Fall II” season with a tentative start date of February 22, 2021.

Low and moderate risk sports, such as Cross Country, Golf, Field Hockey, Soccer, Girls’ Swimming and Girls’ Volleyball will continue this fall, with significant modifications to protect the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and families. As indoor sports, Girls’ Swimming and Girls’ Volleyball have some very significant hurdles for high school programs to overcome.

To adhere to DESE/ MIAA regulations, I expect to see a difference in the way the game is played by athletes, where games are held and how they are scheduled. The earliest date to begin any tryouts or practices is Friday, September 18, 2020 with games beginning no sooner than October 2, 2020. The fall season will be abbreviated to end on November 14, 2020, per MIAA and DESE regulations.

There is still a lot of work to be accomplished before a fall 2020 sports season is permitted. I ask for your patience as the Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC) league athletic directors work to implement fall sports within all of the guidelines.
We recognize that athletics are an important part of our students’ high school experience. Our goal is to provide all of our student-athletes a safe opportunity to participate in their individual sports.

MVC Athletic Directors will present plans to their high school administration for approval. Once those plans are approved, schedules can be drawn up and approved for distribution. I anticipate this information will be available within the next few weeks.

The health and safety of our student-athletes is paramount in any and all of these decisions which are forthcoming.

Ernest DiFiore C.A.A. M.Ed
Athletic Director
Central Catholic High School

Fall 1 Season Registration is now open! (Updated 8/26)

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Central Catholic High School is committed to the health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.

We continue to take the steps needed to keep our community safe through proactive and precautionary measures while offering a superlative college preparatory education rooted in Gospel values.

Keeping You Updated

The Central Catholic administration, faculty, and staff continue to closely monitor federal and state agencies for information and are working diligently to keep the entire school community healthy and safe with a goal of returning to full, in-person learning. The virus is an evolving health situation with new information surfacing daily, so we are working to stay on top of the latest developments. In an effort to keep the entire CCHS community informed, we will be sending updates to students, parents, faculty, and staff on how Central Catholic is planning for a safe 'Return to Campus.'

Parent Town Hall Webinar: August 6

On Tuesday, August 6, 2020, the Central Catholic High School administration held a 'Return to Campus' Parent Town Hall Webinar to announce the implementation of our Hybrid Live Instruction Learning Model.

A recording of the webinar, as well as a pdf of the presentation and some initial FAQ's, is available on our Parent and Student Portals. (You will be prompted to log in.)

Parent Town Hall Overview & FAQ's

The Three Learning Models

'Return to Campus' planning includes three models for live, real time insruction:

Scenario 1: On-Campus Learning - full in-person instruction with appropriate health and safety measures
Scenario 2: Hybrid Learning – a combination of on-campus learning and remote learning
Scenario 3: Remote Learning - modeled on what was accomplished in the spring

The Three Learning Models

Planning is well underway as the 'Return to Campus' Advisory Task Committee and Subcommittees (included lower on page) are developing the safest, most effective, and most feasible options for returning to campus.

Please keep in mind that COVID-related data continues to evolve on a daily basis, and any new data will be factored into our fall plans.

We are all very eager to return to campus together as a Raider family! While we all need to remain patient and flexible given the fluctuations of this illness, we move forward with positivity and hope as the fall approaches.

We pray that you and your families remain well!

Evaluating Health & Safety Measures
MA Department of Education: Initial Guidance

Evaluating Health & Safety Measures

Central Catholic takes guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education into consideration when planning for the fall and adopting safety measures.

In addition to implementing the required measures, we will also be evaluating additional steps to best serve our unique community of students as we continue to deliver a superlative college preparatory education.

Planned safety measures include:

Social distancing
The use of masks and face coverings
Proper hygiene, including handwashing
Sanitizing frequently-touched surfaces.

MA Department of Education: Initial Guidance

Summer Updates

Campus Closed to Visitors

The Central Catholic Campus is currently closed to visitors.

Faculty and staff are available via email.

Find a CCHS contact

See below for Summer Hours for the Main Office.

External Visitors to CCHS (from “Central Catholic High School & Return to On-Campus Work”)

The campus is closed to all external visitors. All visitors must make an appointment with a CCHS employee. An employee must meet that visitor at the Main Entrance.
All visitors must be entered into the Log book at the Main Office.
Masks or cloth face coverings are required by visitors upon entering the campus.
Avoid handshake greeting and remain six feet apart.

Summer Hours: Main Office

Gradual Reopening of Campus: Summer 2020

This summer, CCHS has begun a gradual reopening of the Central Catholic Campus as we optimistically prepare for a safe Return to Campus in Fall 2020.

As part of the gradual reopening, student-athletes are participating in on-campus Summer Workouts and Conditioning (following the 'Summer Workout/Conditioning Guidelines'), and students enrolled in certain courses through CCHS Virtual Summer Term are participating in limited on-campus sessions as part of a hybrid learning model according to safety protocols.

Summer Term: Academic Courses & Enrichment Programs

Summer Reading: Raider Book Cub

This summer, the Library & Media Center is launching a new Summer Reading Program: The Raider Book Club! The goal of the Raider Book Club is to cultivate a love of reading and books. As such, there are no formal assignments and no academic requirements or credit. The Book Club provides an informal forum for students to read and discuss books, deepen their engagement and understanding, and engage with their peers – this is a great opportunity for freshman readers and incoming students to meet some classmates!

Learn More and Register

Parking Passes, Carpooling, & Bus Registration

Parking Passes: Class of 2022

The 2020-2021 parking pass application will be emailed to the Class of 2022 as a Google form on August 3.

Parking passes are available only to Seniors and Juniors. Please note, students must have a valid driver's license to be eligible for a parking pass. You will not be eligible to receive a parking pass until you have provided a valid driver's license and payment of $150 to the Main Office.

Parking pass application materials can be dropped off contact-free in the secure box at the CCHS Main Entrance.

The following three items must be submitted to receive a parking pass.

Google form (available via email on August 3)
Proof of valid driver's license
Payment of $150 (Checks made payable to CCHS)

Proof of valid driver's license and payment may be hand delivered or mailed to CCHS.

If you do not have your license by August 3, you will not be eligible for a parking pass until you receive it. If there are no available spots at that time, you will be included on a waitlist.

Complete applications (Google form applications, copy of valid license and payment) will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

The CCHS parking pass will provide access to both the CCHS main parking lot and the St. Joseph Church parking lot.

Note: If you had a parking pass for the 2019-2020 school year, your parking fee for the 2020-2021 school year will be adjusted based on the refund issued from the Business Office when we left school in March. Your 2020-2021 parking pass fee will reflect this adjustment.

Contact:

Mr. Thomas Sipsey, Assistant Principal: Dean of Students, tsipsey@centralcatholic.net

Parking Passes: Class of 2021

The 2020-2021 parking pass application will be emailed to the Class of 2021 as a Google form on July 27.

Seniors will have priority access to the parking pass Google form.

Students must have a valid driver's license to be eligible for a parking pass. You will not be eligible to receive a parking pass until you have provided a valid driver's license and payment of $150 to the Main Office.

Parking pass application materials can be dropped off contact-free in the secure box at the CCHS Main Entrance.

The following three items must be submitted to receive a parking pass.

Google form (available via email on July 27)
Proof of valid driver's license
Payment of $150 (Checks made payable to CCHS)

Proof of valid driver's license and payment may be hand delivered or mailed to CCHS.

Complete applications (Google form applications, copy of valid license and payment) will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

The CCHS parking pass will provide access to both the CCHS main parking lot and the St. Joseph Church parking lot.

Note: If you had a parking pass for the 2019-2020 school year, your parking fee for the 2020-2021 school year will be adjusted based on the refund issued from the Business Office when we left school in March. Your 2020-2021 parking pass fee will reflect this adjustment.

Contact:

Mr. Thomas Sipsey, Assistant Principal: Dean of Students, tsipsey@centralcatholic.net

Carpooling

Many families carpool with others in their neighborhoods and towns. For the list of available carpools and interested families and to add your name to the list, please contact Mrs. Anne Marinaro in the Main Office: email mainoffice@centralcatholic.net or call 978-682-0260 ext. 699.

Please include the following information:

Student First Name
Student Last Name
Street
Town
Parent 1 Name
Cell
Email Address
Parent 2 Name
Cell
Email Address

Bus Transportation

Community Screening: Lawrence General Hospital

We’d like to share the following COVID-19 resources offered by Lawrence General Hospital enabling people to get screened via phone and online.

Community Screening Line

Spanish: Community Screening Line

Community Screening Resources (PDF)

Supporting Local Businesses

Volunteer Opportunities

Online Health Resources

We Miss You!

A Heartfelt Message from Bro. Rene (and Raz Raider)

Email us with additional questions and concerns!

We understand that you may have additional questions and concerns about our return to campus in the fall! We encourage you to submit them to returntocampus@centralcatholic.net.

The 'Return to Campus' Advisory Task Committee

Working in conjunction with the school President and CCHS Administration, the 'Return to Campus' Advisory Task Committee consists of 35 members of the faculty and staff serving on six collaborative, working subcommittees. They have been charged with exploring and determining the safest, most effective, and most feasible options for returning to campus in the fall.

Advisory Task Subcommittees

Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional Development

Mrs. Ashleigh Brown '00
Mr. Jarrod Brown '98
Mr. Michael Clements '94
Mr. Brian Flaherty
Mrs. Kristina Keleher
Mr. Dennis King
Mrs. Carmen Lonero
Mr. Joseph Lynch
Ms. Danielle Marine
Mr. James O'Neill
Ms. Marie Theroux

Health & Wellness

Mrs. Diana Chase
Mr. Timothy Hart '85
Ms. Theresa Homewood '02
Mr. Dennis King
Mrs. Susan Muraco
Mrs. Laura O'Connor
Mr. Marc Pelletier '79
Mrs. Earline Tweedie