Central Catholic High School

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Admissions

Central Catholic offers boys the opportunity to cultivate a unique bond of brotherhood while receiving a valuable Marianist Education. To witness Central Catholic's brotherhood, take a look around our Admissions Page! Let Central Catholic help your son achieve academic excellence.
About
About

Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. The first boys' school in San Antonio and still one of the largest all-male private secondary schools in the state of Texas, Central Catholic High School remains a prestigious landmark in San Antonio and a symbol throughout South Texas of teaching excellence.
Academics
Academics

Since 1852, Central Catholic's tradition of academic excellence has been rooted in the Marianist philosophy of a well-rounded education. A truly enriching high school experience encompasses many elements of learning that may take place outside a typical classroom setting.
School Life
School Life

A typical day at CCHS allows students to explore both academic and extracurricular areas of interest from the chemistry lab, to the ceramics studio, on the basketball court, or on the JROTC practice field- all of which build character and leadership skills.
Athletics
Athletics

Central Catholic’s athletics program encourages students to practice Marianist values by demonstrating sportsmanship while striving to attain competitive excellence. With a variety of sports offered, athletics provides growth promoting experiences, prepares students for success as they develop competencies through collaboration with others to achieve personal, and group goals.
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry
Giving
News and Events
News and Events

Parent Orientation

School Hours

Classes begin at 8:20 and end around 3:25
Half days (12:25 release, holidays are posted on the school calendar (website)

Drop Off/Pick Up

Students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria at 6:45 a.m.
Enter through Camden St. entrance (near KCCC) and exit through Dallas St. (between Elizondo Library and the KCCC)

Mass is open to all parents

Dress Code

Regular dress code Monday through Thursday
Mass attire on mass days
- Collared/button-down shirt, tie, slacks/cotton twill pants, dress shoes
Blue & White Days–CC spirit days (blue or white CC shirt only, jeans, and tennis shoes)
Fridays–collared shirt, CC or college t-shirt, jeans, tennis shoes
Hair must meet standards (please refer to handbook)

Student Check-Out (Appointments)

A handwritten, signed note must be submitted to Ms. Sosa (front office) in the morning
The student will check out with Ms. Sosa before leaving campus
Students shall be picked up in the front (N. St. Mary’s entrance)

All visitors must check in with Ms. Sosa through our main entrance (N. St. Mary’s St. entrance)

All communication through Parent Square and weekly eButton

Attendance

90% rule per the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops and the TEA
Tardies–up to 10 minutes after class time. After 10 minutes is an absence
- Consequenceofor excessive tardiness

Lunch

Hot meals available in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch
Lunch is not available on half-day releases
Pay with cash or card
No lunch deliveries
Many boys bring their lunch
Microwaves available in the cafeteria

Items needing to be dropped off may be left with Ms. Sosa in the front office.

School Supplies–per teacher’s syllabus on the first day of school–basic needs for your student to take notes and be organized, i.,e. pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, etc.

Service Hours

9th-15 hours,10th-25 hours, 11th-30 hours, 12th-40 hours
No required parent service hours, although volunteering is strongly encouraged

Spirit Shop

Hours vary–posted in the weekly eButton and website.

Published August 9, 2022 Print