2022 Back to School Information and forms
Powerschool Update
Before orientation, parents will receive an email about setting up their PowerSchool account. At that time you’ll be able to access student schedules. We appreciate your patience as we are transitioning to our new PowerSchool system through the Archdiocese. (Powerschool is our student information software, storing family information, grades, and transcripts.)
Sophomores, juniors and seniors who will be attending Bishop Chatard High School for the first time in 2022-2023 are required to attend a short Transfer Student Orientation program on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. This orientation session will last approximately 90 minutes.
While at orientation, students will hear from Principal John Hasty, walk their class schedule and receive their iPad. Students should wear their school uniforms to this session. When arriving, students should come to the main office where they will be directed to the orientation site. We look forward to seeing your student on August 8. Once again, welcome to Bishop Chatard!
Orientation for all upperclassmen will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m., and transfer students also attend that session.
Student orientation for all members of the sophomore, junior and senior classes will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a school day for students, and all are required to attend wearing the school uniform.
Each student needs to print and bring the picture registration form to Orientation. All students will have their school photo taken at their orientation. Any parent wishing to order photos may do so using the form. Payment is required at the time photos are taken.
Download Photo Registration Form
The first full day of classes for the entire student body will be Wednesday, Aug. 10. The Bishop Chatard faculty and staff look forward to welcoming all students to the 2022-2023 school year!
- Drop-off is from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
Parents are asked to enter campus from Kessler Blvd., turn south on Crittenden Ave., left on Northgate, and enter the parking lot to drop off their student at Door 10 (Athletic entrance in parking lot). We encourage parents to drop off their student on this first day, if possible. This welcome tradition at Bishop Chatard is something you won’t want to miss! - Students are to wear school uniforms to orientation.
- Students should bring their completed Photo registration form (PRINT FORM HERE), whether ordering a photo or not. If you would like to purchase your student’s school photo, please complete and include payment. All students, regardless of whether photos are purchased, will have their picture taken.
- Schedule for the day:
- Students will check out the club fair in the AUX gym from 7 to 8 a.m., meet Principal John Hasty, walk their class schedule, have their school picture and Class of 2026 group picture taken
- Lunch will be provided by Bishop Chatard and eaten with their Senior Peer Minister.
- iPads will be issued to students who have not yet received their device.
- Orientation will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. for students who have already received their iPad. A 30-minute session will be held for students receiving iPads on orientation day, and those students will be released at noon.
- Students may be picked up at Door 10 or on Crittenden Ave.
The first full day of classes for the entire student body will be Wednesday, Aug. 10.
We look forward to seeing your student on August 9. Once again, welcome to Bishop Chatard!
Any parent wishing to order photos may also do so using this form. Payment is required at the time photos are taken.
Download Photo Registration Form
Schoolbelles has informed us that some BCHS school uniform shirts, pants and shorts continue to be on backorder.
Through Friday, Aug. 12, the school will be lenient in its uniform policy with those students who are on the Schoolbelles backorder list. Students who have not received new items ordered from Schoolbelles may wear non-Schoolbelles khaki pants, khaki shorts, and Bishop Chatard spirit wear shirts to school next week.
All students who have a Schoolbelles uniform are expected to wear it to school beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9. Schoolbelles is keeping Bishop Chatard apprised as to the number of families still awaiting orders, and we will provide an update if delays continues beyond next week.
If you have questions or have trouble acquiring alternative apparel to wear, please contact Mr. Vince Lorenzano at vlorenzano@bishopchatard.org.
- Go to Settings > Mail > Account > Gmail > Re-enter Password
- Re-enter their school password and they should be able to open their email account.
Some freshmen and transfer students have not yet received a Bishop Chatard email address. Any student who has not received his/her BC email address will receive that on Orientation Day.
Families need not apply ONLY if they are directly certified — those who receive Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, etc. Qualified families will be notified by mail.
As of Aug. 1, freshmen and transfer students cannot yet submit an application. Parents will be notified when that process can begin.
If your situation changes, applications can be made at any time throughout the school year.
If a student qualifies for free/reduced lunches, he/she automatically qualifies for textbook assistance, so all are encouraged to apply.
FACTS information
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Indiana School Choice Scholarships (Vouchers)
- Application time is running out
If you need financial assistance or think you qualify for a state choice voucher, you are running out of time to apply. We need to do voucher paperwork as soon as possible in order to complete it timely. To apply, please use the link above for FACTS to submit an application. Please note, you will need to upload your entire 2021 federal tax return to your application. This means all pages, forms and schedules that are a part of your return. - Applied and expecting a voucher?:
If you have already applied for aid and are also expecting a voucher, make sure to check your email for the paperwork to sign. It will come from AdobeSign; check your spam folder as well.
Previous emails have been sent about this. Applications are taken throughout the school year, if situations change.
- Please complete this registration only if your student has a driver’s license and a car to park on campus.
- Each student must show proof of a valid driver’s license before a parking tag will be issued.
- Students who successfully register will receive a parking tag on their orientation day.
Questions? Contact Ben Reilly, Vice Principal of Student Services, at breilly@bishopchatard.org.
Parking Registration FormQuestions? Contact Ben Reilly, VP of Student Services, at breilly
..And Don’t Miss These!
Freshman Parent Coffee: August 9, after drop-off
After dropping off your freshman for Orientation on Tuesday morning, please join members of the Bishop Chatard Trinity (parent) Club for a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry, and an opportunity to meet other parents of the Class of 2026.
We will gather in the Stadium Concession Stand Plaza. After dropping your student at Door #10, drive around and park in the southeast area of the parking lot. We look forward to celebrating the beginning of your child’s high school career at BCHS!
NEW- Parent ‘App’ – BCHS info at your fingertips
Do you find yourself wanting a quick place to find commonly used information from the BCHS website?
Simply add this ‘app’ to your homescreen for a webpage of quick links and information at your fingtertips!
- If you are currently viewing this on the device you want the icon, follow these instructions:
- Open the app link: Open here
- 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.
Fall Sports Athletic Forms
Parents of Fall sport athletes: make sure all Final Forms signatures are completed and your student’s physical form submitted!
Read MoreTrinity Club and Volunteering
All parents are automatically members of the Trinity Club, the original parent organization at BCHS. Participation can be social, educational or spiritual in nature. Sign up to volunteer for various events and activities during the year. You will be contacted as the dates near.
Volunteer FormJoin the Athletic Booster Club
Membership is open for the Athletic Booster Club, supporting BCHS student-athletes throughout the year. Selected membership levels include season passes to athletic events.
Read more about the Club
Become a Member
Common BCHS Forms Throughout the year
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Business Office Forms
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