What you need to know as you become a BCHS Trojan!
Welcome to Bishop Chatard High School! We are looking forward to welcoming you as a member of the Trojan Class of 2028.
This webpage will provide important announcements and information for students and parents as you begin your high school career. Please check back frequently for updates!
Send a photo of you holding your admissions certificate to admissions@bishopchatard.org and we’ll add it to this webpage! Please include the student’s name.
Keep up with the latest Enrollment news on our social media accounts: @BCHSEnrollment @BCHSEnrollment
Future BCHS Trojans!
Live in the present moment and enjoy your 8th grade year!
Keep up your studies. You can take Proficiency Tests to test out of some subjects.
Join us for a play, a concert, an athletic event! Use your Future Trojan Pass for free admission.
Watch this page for upcoming information for you and your parents!
BCHS Parent App – Important Links at your fingertips
Where can I find that? What is that link?
Add an icon to the homescreen of your cellphone, device or computer to the new BCHS Parents App for easy access to commonly used links.
If you are currently viewing this on the device you want the icon, follow these instructions:
After a few seconds, a popup will appear with instructions.
Follow instructions or your normal process to add a link to your homescreen. If you get stuck and there is an option to open in a browser, follow that option.
If you’d like to add this to a different device (a cell phone, an iPad, etc.), you can either use the link above or scan in the QR code below with the device. A popup will appear with instructions or simply follow your normal process to add an icon to your homescreen. View Detailed Instructions
PowerSchool, Canvas and Directory Spot logins will be explained/activated as school begins.
Don’t forget: Click the first green button on the app each time you use it to see any updates on the app.
New Parent Orientation: June 25 – Mark your calendar!
Mark your calendar for this important orientation meeting for parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students beginning at 6:30 p.m. at BCHS. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Questions about your Freshman Course Registration? Contact Karen Aruta, Enrollment Manager, karuta@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451 ext. 2234.
Students can take proficiency tests for Algebra, Spanish, Latin and Geometry in early June to help with placement levels in their Freshman classes. Tests will be given at BCHS as follows:
BCHS will offer Health Class during the summer 2024. One credit hour is earned for the course. This summer school class is a great way to earn a credit to open space in a schedule for other courses over your student’s high school career. Cost is $200. Classes run Monday to Friday, from June 3 – 21 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
This course is conducted in-person on the Bishop Chatard campus.
Come be a part of this growing program that has big plans for the future! Cheerleading Tryouts are April 27 for incoming freshmen and current students. Be sure to attend at least 2 clinics to hear about tryouts and learn the material. View Details
Summer weights, conditioning and practice for freshman football start Monday, June 3. Any student wishing to play must have a physical on file with Final Forms, found on the BCHS athletics website, before any participation. If you have questions contact Coach Kevin Jennings, kjennings@bishopchatard.org”
The 2024 Freshmen Football Callout Meeting was held on April 11 and fall football gear orders were due April 16. Questions about an order? Contact Coach Odom at todom@bishopchatard.org
Bishop Chatard Cross Country summer conditioning begins Tuesday, June 4 and will be held every Monday – Friday from 6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (summer school students will be released at 7:50 a.m.). BCXC camp will be held July 22nd-24th and the first official practice is August 5!
Money earned during the summer from this program (formerly called work study) is then applied to the student’s tuition bill. These spots are prioritized for those having a financial need. If you are interested, submit our interest form below by May 15, 2024.
There will be a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. for the parents of incoming freshmen who are interested in trying out for the program. We will discuss dates, times, expectations, and answer any questions you may have regarding the summer schedule.
To join the meeting: Visit the BCVB Team Calendar page at volleyball.bishopchatard.org/calendar for the joining information. Please contact head coach, Ellen Schroeder at eschroeder@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
Join us for a Freshman Parent Coffee: August 8
After dropping off your freshman at Orientation on August 8, join members of the Bishop Chatard Trinity (parent) Club for a cup of coffee, breakfast pastry, and an opportunity to meet other parents of the Class of 2027.
After dropping your student at Door #10, drive around and park in the southeast area of the parking lot. We’ll meet in the Stadium Concession Stand Plaza. We look forward to celebrating the beginning of your child’s high school career at BCHS!
Music Parents Meeting: August 3
If you have a child in the BCHS Music program, whether in a one semester class or an ensemble (band, choirs, orchestra), please plan on attending this informational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, from 7-8 p.m. in the band room (115). The Music Boosters will meet after this parent meeting.
BCHS Uniform Sweatshirts are only available through the BCHS Spirit Shop
The approved uniform sweatshirts, 1/4 zip or crewneck, can only be purchased through the BCHS Spirit Shop, located by the concession stand downstairs near the cafeteria, or through the online Spirit Shop.
During these 2 weeks in the summer, all athletic activity halts. IHSAA schedules one and BCHS adds another.
IHSAA Moratorium: June 29 – July 7, 2024
BCHS Moratorium: July 27 – August 4, 2024
Sports Physicals for 2024/2025
Physicals performed after April 1, 2024 will be accepted for the entire 2024/2025 school year for your athlete. View Physical & Athletic Forms
Meet Class of 2028 Trojans
Send a photo of you holding your admissions certificate and we’ll add it to this webpage! Please include the student’s name. Send to admissions@bishopchatard.org
A huge shout out to sophomore Anna Caskey! After several months out of basketball and softball due to an injury, she was released and made her debut today!! Not a bad start going 4-4, RBI, 2R. Happy to have you back AC. pic.twitter.com/7fRx8WXpVK