BCHS Parents

Updated November 2025

Bishop Chatard will communicate school status with families through:

• Local TV stations: Channel 4 (CBS), Channel 6 (ABC), Channel 8 (CW), Channel 13 (NBC) and Channel 59 (FOX)
• The BCHS website in the News/Events area
• The main BCHS school social media accounts: Facebook, X and Instagram
• Via text, phone and email message

Delays
If the decision to delay school is made, school will operate under a “1-hour delay, no SILAS” schedule. All students would report to their first period of the day at 9:35 am.

Cancellation
In the event of a cancellation, Bishop Chatard High School’s campus will be closed during school hours, and we conduct school as an e-learning day. Students and parents can access our e-learning day procedures and policies listed below.

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Asynchronous E-Learning Information

Bishop Chatard High School will implement asynchronous e-learning days for canceled school days due to unexpected weather or events. When this occurs, the campus will be closed.

• Class Schedule: The schedule of classes can be found on the Bishop Chatard website and the student news app. Students only need to complete coursework for the classes scheduled on the cancellation date.
• Course Format: Students will use their iPads or other electronic devices to access course content via Canvas. Classes scheduled for the canceled day will continue in a virtual format.
• Pacing: Students can work through their assignments at their own pace, but they must adhere to due dates set by their teachers.
• Limitations: Per IDOE guidelines, BCHS can use e-learning days a maximum of three times per school year.

What should a student do on an Asynchronous eLearning Day?

Students will use Canvas for instructional materials. Students are expected to check every course in Canvas and complete attendance for each course by 10:00 am.

Attendance Procedure:

• Each teacher will post an attendance form on their Canvas page, either a Google Form or Canvas Quiz.
• Failure to complete this form by 10 am will result in being marked unexcused for that class, and any submitted work may not receive credit.

Coursework Submission:

• Students must complete and submit all assignments as defined by their teachers, adhering to the teacher’s specified deadlines.

Teacher Availability:

• Teachers will be available for questions from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm via email or the Canvas discussion board.
• Teachers will respond to student inquiries within one hour.

The safety of our students and school community is of the utmost importance. Bishop Chatard High School operates under the principle of “see something, say something” when it comes to protecting the safety and well-being of others. The SAP provides a safe way for students, parents, faculty, & staff to report concerns in the areas of School Safety/Threats, Bullying & Harassment, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Health/Personal Safety & Wellbeing.
SAP reports can be made in person by contacting a Guidance Counselor or School Administrator, or through the SAP Online Reporting System found on the school website.

Open Reporting Form

Depending on the nature of the report, school officials may follow up with parent contact in order to partner in supporting the physical, social, emotional, or spiritual needs of the student. In certain circumstances, school officials may assist in connecting families with outside agencies for educational, evaluative, or counseling needs.

In situations where a student is referred or has referred themselves over concerns related to drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, it is the intent of the SAP program to provide an avenue for the student to receive assistance without incurring a disciplinary penalty. Upon honest admittance of drug or alcohol use, the student:

• May be required to submit to an initial drug test to establish a baseline of usage
• May be required to complete a professional drug/alcohol assessment at the family’s expense and complete all follow-up recommendations
• May be required to participate in a drug/alcohol education program at the family’s expense
• May be subject to future drug testing administered by the school and/or an outside drug testing company at the family’s expense (future positive drug tests would result in consequences outlined in the Student Life Substance Abuse Policy)

Note: Reports made in an effort to avoid disciplinary consequences after an incident that the school is aware of or may become aware of will not result in disciplinary immunity.

Reports made through the SAP program are considered sensitive and confidential. Please note that BCHS school officials must abide by existing state and federal laws and are required in certain situations to contact law enforcement and/or the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Updated July 2026

Immunization Records

Students may submit immunization records to BCHS in any of the following ways:

• In person: Bring immunization documents to the BCHS Nursing office
• Email: Send to nurses@bishopchatard.org
• FAX: 317-251-3648, Attention Nurses.

Questions? Contact the School Nursing Office at 317-251-1451 ext. 2245, or email nurses@bishopchatard.org. View the list of required immunizations for the 2026/27 school year.

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Attention Incoming Seniors: It’s important to address required senior-year vaccinations before the school year begins, especially the Meningococcal vaccines. There are two different meningococcal vaccines to be aware of:

1. MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
   • Required by Indiana State law
   • Students must complete the 2-dose meningococcal (MCV4) series prior to the start of their Senior year
   • Note: If the first dose was given on or after age 16, only 1 dose is required, per the Indiana State guidelines.
2. Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccine
   • Not required for high school, but recommended
   • Most colleges and universities require this vaccine to be started prior to attending
   • This is also a 2 shot series.

If your senior has not received the above, please schedule them as soon as possible. Proof of immunization must be submitted to BCHS (see directions above). Local County Health Departments can assist with these vaccinations.

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Timeframe for Immunizations "Indiana Code 20-34-4-5 states that each school shall require parents to provide proof of student immunization status no later than the first day of school attendance. The same code also states that schools may grant one waiver for up to 20 days to allow students time to obtain the required school vaccines. Students who fail to comply with required school immunizations at the conclusion of this waiver period and who do not have a medical or religious exemption on file or other documentation indicating the immunizations are in progress are not in compliance with state law.”

For the safety and well-being of all students, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has instituted safety protocols for all volunteers at its Catholic schools. All adults volunteering in any Bishop Chatard activity that involves students, must participate in a background check and The SafeParish online training program.

Please complete this 45-minute program before you volunteer. The program can be accessed at www.archindysafeparish.org/. The passcode is Archindy2021.

Bishop Chatard reserves the right to limit or decline volunteer participation when it is in the child’s or school’s best interest.

Questions?
Bishop Chatard appreciates your willingness to volunteer. If you have questions about this program, please contact Heather Myers at hmyers@bishopchatard.org.

Any parents who believe their family may qualify for the Free and Reduced School Meal Program and other benefits such as textbook assistance may apply for this program at any time throughout the school year.
Learn More about the program and application procedure

If you qualify for free/reduced school meals, contact BCHS Guidance Counselor Kate Burkett (kburkett@bishopchatard.org) for information about SAT/ACT test fee waivers and possible college application waivers.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

The BCHS Technology Department recommends your student set up a personal email account that you can then use to contact him/her during the school day. (Bishop Chatard student email accounts do not receive emails from anyone outside of the BCHS system.) Students who need help setting the iPad to view a personal email account are encouraged to contact the school Tech Counter.

Healthy Fences – Engage – Equip: Read this Archdiocese Safe Environment Newsletter on the vulnerabilities of using smartphones and how you can create a safe environment for your student and his/her use.
Archdiocese Safe-Environment Newsletter (pdf)

As required under 410 IAC 33, Ben Reilly, Vice Principal of School Operations, is designated as the Bishop Chatard High School Indoor Air Quality  Coordinator. Questions, complaints, or concerns dealing with indoor air quality are to be directed to Mr. Reilly, at 317-251-1451 Ext. 2279 or at breilly@bishopchatard.org. A copy of the basic state regulation and the Bishop Chatard High School supplement are on file in the main office. Employees, parents, and students may review the regulation there or read the regulation online at the Indiana Government website: www.in.gov.

Asbestos Notification
The Bishop Chatard High School school building is known to have asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) in various locations that are maintained in a safe condition with ongoing surveillance, re-inspections, and an ongoing operations and maintenance program according to law.

Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) brings to the forefront public policy and societal issues affecting non-public schools and families.

Visit www.inpea.org for more information.

All BCHS students are covered by an insurance plan that provides secondary coverage to existing family plans. Students are covered coming to and going from school as well as all school-sponsored activities. Further information can be obtained from Christa Wynk, Director of Business Operations, cwynk@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2251.