We are very happy and excited to welcome you to our Bishop Montgomery community! This packet of information is the first step to enrolling your student. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 25 in our Student Activity Center (SAC). If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment time, please email us at admissions@bmhs-la.org.
Please note your scheduled appointment time (by last name):
Registration Appointment Time: Student Last Name Begins With:
3:30 pm A – G 3:45 pm H – R 4:00 pm S – Z
Important Information for Registration Day:
• It is important that a parent or guardian accompany the student on Registration Day.
• Bishop Montgomery will host a Freshman Registration Information session for parents on Thursday, March 13th at 4:30pm in the BMHS Media Center. This will take place during the Knights Quest event for admitted students. Academic Counselors will walk parents through the registration process and will be available to answer questions. Parents of incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend.
• If you would like to pay the $550 registration fee in advance of your scheduled appointment time, please visit the Freshman Registration page at www.bmhs-la.org. The non-refundable $550 registration fee must be received on or before March 25, 2025 in order to register for classes on Registration Day.
• Academic counselors and faculty will be available to answer questions regarding course selection.
• Information about our optional Summer School program is included. If enrolling in Summer School, a separate payment is required and can be made online or on Registration Day.
• Enroll in Blackbaud Tuition Management online payment service by July 31, 2025 – https://enroll.blackbaud.school. The first tuition payment is due August 1, 2025.
• At the beginning of the school year, parents and students will be required to submit important enrollment documents. We have included a copy of the BMHS Parent Agreement form for your reference. All other forms will be distributed in August.
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Freshman Course Request Form - SAMPLE
9th Grade Course Offerings – 6 Courses Required
Assigned Courses: 1. Theology, 2. English and 3. Math
Incoming 9th graders have been placed in their English and Math courses based on a holistic review of the applicant’s report cards, teacher recommendations and HSPT scores. All students will be enrolled in the appropriate Theology class.
4. World Languages Choose one full year of a language course.
• French 1
• Latin 1
• Spanish 1
• Spanish 2
• Honors Spanish 1 (Placement test required) H Spanish 1 approved by:________________
Students will select their 5th and 6th courses from the categories below to complete the 6 course requirement for the academic year:
Social Studies (full year courses)
• World History & Cultures
• Honors World History & Cultures* H World History approved by: ___________________
*Honors English 1 placement required
Science (full year courses)
• Biology
• Honors Biology* H Biology approved by: ________________________
*Honors English 1 AND Honors Algebra 1/Geometry placement required
Physical Education / Health
Semester courses:
• Co-Ed P.E. OR • Fitness and Nutrition
• Ethical Health
Visual and Performing Arts (full year courses)
• Intro to Art
• Art Design
• Intro to Ceramics
• Intro to Theater Arts
Additional Elective Options
Semester courses:
• Speech & Debate
• Geography & Cultures
Optional – Summer School courses:
• Intro to Music
• Video Production
• Graphic Design
• Yearbook I (approval required) Approved by: _________________________
Full year courses:
• Architecture, Construction, & Engineering (ACE) (available 7th period only)
• Intro to Engineering Design (available during the school day OR 7th period)
Please read through the following to familiarize yourself with the various stations and to help you complete the Course Request form on Registration Day.
STATION 1: Registration Check-In
Registering for classes requires the $550 registration fee be paid on or before Tuesday, March 25. Cash, personal check, or credit card are accepted. If you’d like to pay the $550 registration fee before your scheduled appointment, scan the QR code below to access the online payment portal.
STATION 2: Course Request Form
At this station, you will receive a Course Request form for the 2025–2026 school year. Your student’s English, Math, and Theology courses have been pre-assigned based on a holistic review of the student’s report cards, teacher recommendations and HSPT scores. Each section on this form has a corresponding station in the SAC. All students must register for the Math and English courses listed on their Course Request forms regardless of an appeal submission.
Math / English Placement Appeal
If you would like to appeal your student’s Math and/or English placement, please visit the Freshman Registration page at www.bmhs-la.org, complete the appropriate online form(s), and submit the fee. The fee for each appeal exam is $25, paid by credit card. All forms and fees must be submitted on-line by April 15. Any adjustments to course placement will depend on test results and will be processed after the appeal test date.
• English Placement Appeal Test: Wednesday, April 30 2:15pm
• Math Placement Appeal Test: Wednesday, April 30 3:15pm
Please note that there will be no make-up dates for the placement appeal tests.
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Please visit the following stations if you have any questions about our course offerings or you need an approval signature for a course.
STATION 3: World Languages Department
All freshmen must select a World Language option. Courses available to freshmen include:
• French 1
• Latin 1
• Spanish 1
• Honors Spanish 1*
• Spanish 2**
Students who wish to enroll in Honors Spanish 1 will be required to pass a written exam. Exams will be administered on Registration Day, Tuesday, March 25 in the Student Activity Center. If your student chooses to take the exam, please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to take the exam. Exams will be scored immediately, so students may enroll in the appropriate class at this station. No approval or written exam is required for Spanish 2
*Honors Spanish 1 is designed for students who speak Spanish as a home language or have advanced Spanish speaking skills. The primary goal of this course is to improve and enhance Spanish skills the student already has. In addition, this class seeks to prepare students for Bishop’s AP Spanish Language course. Course curriculum is designed to motivate fluent speakers/students with experience in the language to refine their skills in the language through an interactive approach.
**Spanish 2, taken as a freshman course, is for students who have had previous instruction in Spanish (equivalent to a high school Spanish 1 course). Spanish 2 focuses on further development of vocabulary, sentence construction, verb tenses and usage, with study of the finer points of style and syntax. Students also gain more exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures.
STATION 4: Social Studies Department
All freshmen are eligible to enroll in World History & Cultures. Students enrolled in Honors English 1 may choose to enroll in Honors World History and Cultures. If the student wishes to enroll in Honors World History & Cultures, please stop at this station for an approval signature.
STATION 5: Science Department
All freshmen are eligible to enroll in Biology. In order for a student to take Honors Biology, the student must be enrolled in Honors English 1 AND either Honors Algebra 1, Geometry, or Honors Geometry. If the student wishes to enroll in Honors Biology, please stop at this station for an approval signature.
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STATION 6: Physical Education Department
Before graduation, all students are required to complete a semester each of lower level P.E. and Health. One or both of these courses may be taken during the summer or during freshman year.
Before graduation, all students are required to complete a year-long Visual and Performing Arts course. The following courses are available for freshmen:
• Introduction to Art
• Art Design
• Introduction to Ceramics
• Graphic Design
• Introduction to Theater Arts
• Introduction to Music
• Video Production
• Yearbook 1 (approval required)*
* Due to the course’s rigor and strict deadlines, students interested in Yearbook 1 must meet with a Visual and Performing Arts Department teacher at this station for approval.
STATION 8: Additional Elective Options
Students who complete the Health and/or P.E. requirements during summer school may enroll in elective courses.
• Geography & Cultures (one semester)
• Speech & Debate (one semester)
• Architecture, Construction, & Engineering (ACE) – offered as a 7th period class after regular school hours
• PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design – may be taken within the school day or as a 7th period class after regular school hours
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STATION 9: BMHS Summer School (optional)
Many incoming freshmen choose to take one or two summer school classes, allowing for greater flexibility in their future schedules. Common options include a 5-unit semester course such as Health or P.E. (or both for 10 units) or a 10-unit year-long course.
Students can register for summer school on Registration Day or by scanning the QR code below. The cost is $250 per 5-unit course and $500 per 10-unit course, with payment due at the time of registration. Attendance is crucial—students may not exceed three total absences for any academic course (5 or 10 units).
To support the transition to high school coursework, Bishop Montgom ery offers Introduction to High School English and Introduction to High School Algebra 1. These skill-building courses are highly recommended for students who scored below a 7.0 grade level on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and will help prepare them for 9th-grade college prep Algebra 1 and English 1.
P.E. and Health are in high demand, and while Bishop Montgomery will do its best to accommodate preferred period selections, please understand that your first choice may not be available.
All summer academic classes for incoming freshmen will follow a hybrid format. Students will attend in-person classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with asynchronous assignments to complete on Mondays and Fridays. All students will complete in-person final exams.
We will offer a supervised study space on Mondays and Fridays during summer school (June 18–July 23) for students enrolled in in-person classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This provides a structured environment to complete asynchronous work. A small fee will apply for attendance.
Academic classes available to incoming freshmen:
Health (5 units)
Physical Education (5 units)
Introduction to High School English (5 units)
Introduction to High School Algebra 1 (5 units)
Algebra 1 (10 units)
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STATION 10: BMHS Athletics and Summer Skills Classes (optional)
BMHS Athletic staff will be available to answer questions about Bishop athletics and our summer skills program.
Sports skills classes are designed to give our coaches and athletes summer instructional time. Thorough conditioning better prepares our athletes for competition at the high school level and reduces the risk of injury. In addition, these programs are an excellent opportunity for students to make new friends, meet coaches, try a new sport, and engage in a healthy, positive activity.
All athletic skills classes are scheduled after 12:45 pm when BMHS Summer School academic courses have concluded. Students who plan to participate in a BMHS sport that offers skills building during the summer are strongly encouraged to sign up for that sport’s summer program. While participation is not mandatory for playing on a BMHS sports team, it is highly encouraged as it provides the coach with an extended opportunity to assess student skills. Students who intend to play a fall sport should enroll in that sport’s summer skills class. Please note that sports skills classes do not count as P.E. credit. Students need to register and pay for each sport’s summer skills class in which they wish to be enrolled.
Please visit the Athletics page of the BMHS to view the summer skills schedule.
STATION 11: Academic Counselors
Athletics Skills Registration
Before proceeding to the Submit Course Request station (STATION 12), our Academic Counselors will review and approve your student’s requested courses.
The Academic Counselors are an excellent resource for questions about Bishop Montgomery and our various academic programs. If you are unsure of any course options / decisions, please ask one of them for more information before proceeding to STATION 12.
STATION 12: Submit Course Request
At this station, a Bishop Montgomery student or teacher supervisor will transfer the course request information to the student database.
STATION 13: Uniforms (purchasing on Registration Day is optional)
After completing the registration process, students and parents are welcome to peruse BMHS uniform options from Norman’s Uniforms. Uniform purchases are welcome, but not required at this time. Please note that students are expected to be in full uniform on the first day of classes, including summer school.
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Summer Skills Program:
ATHLETICS
Summer athletic skills classes are an excellent opportunity for incoming freshmen to acclimate to BMHS, meet other new student-athletes, and get to know our seasoned ones. Lifelong friendships are often sparked and fostered during a student’s first summer on campus.
Many of Bishop Montgomery’s sports offer summer skills opportunities. For information about each sport’s summer classes and dates, please see the schedule on the Athletics page of the BMHS website.
For all our sports, summer skills classes help coaches evaluate student-athletes and select their teams. Students who would like to participate in a sport are highly encouraged to join us during the summer. Per each program, special arrangements may be made to accommodate limited family vacations.
To participate in summer skills classes, student-athletes must submit the $175 participation fee for each sport and register for Athletic Clearance through www.athleticclearance.com. Step-by-step instructions for navigating the athleticclearance.com website are located on the next page.
Mandatory Athletics Participation Information:
All BMHS student-athletes must complete all required paperwork in order to compete in athletics. Summer skills paperwork is due no later than June 10, 2025. To participate, student-athletes must follow steps 1-3. Please, no hard copies of physicals or insurance cards. Submission of all forms must be completed on a yearly basis. Completion of all three steps will cover student-athletes who participate in all fall, winter, and spring sports during the 2025–2026 school year, as well as Bishop Montgomery’s 2025 summer skills offerings.
Step 1: Online Athletic Clearance
Student-athletes and their parents must complete all steps of the athletic clearance process for the 2025-2026 school year at www.athleticclearance.com. “How To” found below.
Step 2: Upload Physical Exam Form
A copy of a current physical exam must be uploaded to the online athletic clearance. Physical exams must be completed by any MD/DO. The required physical exam form can be found on the BMHS website under “Athletics” > “Sports Medicine” > “Forms”. Physicals are good for one calendar year.
Recommended for a quick turnaround physical: Dr. Paul’s Immediate Care 1812 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone: (310) 3745600
Exer Urgent Care Redondo Beach 726 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Phone: (424) 296-3100
Step 3: Upload Insurance Card
A copy of the student-athlete’s medical insurance card must be uploaded to the online athletic clearance.
Exer Urgent Care in Redondo Beach hosts complimentary sports physicals for BMHS students every summer. Dates will be posted online on the BMHS website once they are set. This is an appointment only service and is first come, first served.
Questions:
For questions about BMHS athletic programs, please call the athletic office 310.540.2021 x 269. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Must be completed to participate in summer skills classes and/or on any BMHS athletic team.
1) Visit www.athleticclearance.com.
2) View brief tutorial.
3) Register. Register with a valid email username and password. There will be a code provided for you to type in to verify that you are human and not a robot. If this step is skipped, the account will not activate. This email and password will be used each school year for athletic eligibility.
4) Login using the email address and password you used to register.
5) Select New Clearance to begin the process.
6) Choose the School Year in which the student plans to participate (e.g., football in August 2025 will be the 2025-2026 school year). Choose Bishop Montgomery as the school. Choose the Sport.
7) Complete all required fields for the Student Information section. Click “Save” to continue the clearance process.
8) The next step is proof of physical and insurance. Upload a copy of the student athlete’s insurance card and physical. This is not mandatory to continue, but is mandatory in order for your student to participate in a sport. Click “Save” once again to continue.
9) Complete required fields for the Medical History section. Click “Save” again and print out for your records.
10) Complete required fields in the Parent/Guardian Information section. Click “Submit” to continue.
11) Complete required fields in the Signature section. Click “Submit” to continue.
12) All of this data will be electronically filed with Bishop Montgomery’s Athletic Department for review. When your student has been “cleared” for participation, you will receive an email notification.
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TEXTBOOKS/CHROMEBOOKS
Students must have all required textbooks for the first day of school. The book list will be posted on the BMHS website by May 15, 2025. Please follow the guidelines below when purchasing your books for the 2025–2026 school year.
• The fee for any eTextbooks used in BMHS courses will be billed to tuition accounts at the beginning of the school year.
• Other required books may be purchased through your vendor of choice; however, each student must have all of their books on the first day of classes, including summer school.
• When purchasing a book, please be sure to use the book’s ISBN numbers (listed with each book) to ensure the correct book / edition is purchased. In many cases, courses require more than one book. If the incorrect book is purchased, the student will be required to purchase a new book in order to attend classes.
• BMHS encourages you to purchase your textbooks through smile.amazon.com, as Amazon donates a small percentage back to the school.
• Students must purchase all the books listed for each of their courses. If a book is not listed, then the course does not require a book.
• All students are required to have their Chromebook for the first day of classes, including summer school.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Students are required to be in full uniform for the first day of the new school year or first day of summer school, if applicable. All uniform items need to fit properly. Please purchase appropriately-sized uniforms for your student, as excessively long, loose-fitting, excessively tight or short uniform items are not acceptable.
Bishop Montgomery uniforms are sold at Norman’s Uniforms* Website: www.normansuniforms.com (online purchase available)
Store Address: 371 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
*For photos of uniform items and pricing, please visit www.normansuniforms.com and search “Bishop Montgomery High School.”
For your convenience, Norman’s Uniforms will be at Bishop Montgomery: Tuesday, March 25 (Registration Day) 3:30pm - 5:00pm Thursday, July 10 (All students, including incoming freshmen) 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
The state of California requires all students to provide immunization records. This may be in the form of an official copy of the following immunization records:
• Polio IPV/OPV: Four doses meet the K-12 requirement, or three doses if greater than one dose was administered when the student was older than four years old.
• DTaP/DTP: Five doses meet the K-12 requirement, or four doses if greater than one dose was administered when student was older than four years old.
• MMR: This may not be three separate immunizations, but one combined as MMR. Two doses meet the K-12 requirement. Administered doses must have been given when student was older than 1 year old.
• Hep B: Three doses meet the K-12 requirement.
• Varicella: Two doses meet the K-12 requirement.
• Tdap: One dose administered when student was older than 7 years old meets the requirement for 7th-12th grade admission.
In order to attend Bishop Montgomery High School, your complete, up-to-date immunization records must be uploaded to your application portal.
PARENT SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT (PSI) HOURS
PSI is an opportunity for parents to be involved with the Bishop Montgomery community and provides:
• A platform for social activities among parents. A key indicator of an effective school is a high level of parental support and involvement in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Parents with a feeling of ownership and investment in their child’s education. This is our school and we want it to be the best school possible.
• Necessary assistance needed by the school, teachers, coaches, staff and students that would otherwise be an expense to Bishop Montgomery.
Bishop Montgomery requests all parents volunteer ten (10) hours of school involvement per semester on BMHS projects benefiting:
- Student Activities & Organizations
- Athletic Team Activities
- Campus Beautification
- Campus Offices: Main, Attendance, Development
- Classrooms
- Campus Safety & Traffic Control
Parents are assessed a fee of $175 per semester / $350 per school year as built-in accountability. Various opportunities are posted in the weekly parent e-newsletter. To ensure credit for service hours, the coordinator of the event at which you are volunteering will sign your PSI form. At the completion of your ten hours each semester, please return your completed PSI form to the BMHS Tuition Office. Credit for volunteer hours worked during the 2025-2026 school year will be applied toward that school year. To receive proper credit, all PSI hours must be submitted by April 1, 2026 and/or by the final tuition payment for the 2025-26 school year
For more information, please contact the BMHS Tuition Office at 540-2021 x242.
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BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL 2025–2026 PARENT AGREEMENT
As parent or guardian of ______________________________ entering grade ____,
I understand and agree to the following:
PARENTAL COOPERATION
As interested parent(s) or guardian(s), we pledge:
• To encourage and be concerned with my child’s church attendance and spiritual development.
• To support the philosophy of the school.
• To support the school faculty, administration, and personnel.
• To support my child’s academic development by monitoring their progress toward meeting course requirements throughout the school year.
• I understand that if my child’s GPA drops below 2.0 and/or earns a D or F at the end of any grading period, they may be asked to attend weekly after school tutoring.
DISCIPLINE
• To abide by the dress and grooming requirements of the school.
• To support the school in maintaining good social order within the school as stated in the Parent/Student Handbook.
• To acknowledge that our student may be subject to immediate withdrawal from Bishop Montgomery High School for any of the reasons listed in the Parent/Student Handbook.
• To abide by the attendance regulations of the State of California and Bishop Montgomery High School.
FINANCES
• To pay the school fees and tuition as stated on the Bishop Montgomery Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 list. We will participate in school fundraising activities and complete the PSI obligation (Fall fundraiser $250.00 per student/PSI 10 hours per semester).
• In the event that a student who has been registered does not attend the school, we understand that the registration fee will not be refunded.
• If tuition is not current, my child will not be allowed to take semester exams and may be asked to remain home until tuition is made current.
Parent/Guardian Date
PARENT COPY
Student Date
Please complete the following information:
___ The above student is Roman Catholic and registered at ____________________ parish in the city of _________________________________.
___ The above student is not Roman Catholic.
Alma Mater
All praise to thee, Montgomery, will rise in accent strong. Our Lady, Queen of angels, most worthy of our song. Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be, Loyal sons and daughters, we’ll sing of victory. All praise the name Montgomery, Strong prelate loved and true. His mighty arm of courage inflamed pure faith anew. Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be, Loyal sons and daughters, we’ll sing of victory. Our thanks to thee, Montgomery, Throughout our lives be told, Our Cardinal of bounty God’s gift on us bestowed. Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be, Loyal sons and daughters, we’ll sing of victory.
Chromebooks at BMHS
Bishop Montgomery High School students are required to have a Chromebook.
• All Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must purchase their own Chromebook by the first day of school, including summer school.
• A student’s Chromebook must continue to receive security updates through the student’s graduation date. This “Automatic Update Expiration” can be found at: bit.ly/ChromebookAUE.
• Pre-owned Chromebooks that continue to receive security updates through the student’s graduation date are acceptable. This “Automatic Update Expiration” can be found at: bit.ly/ChromebookAUE.
• All Chromebooks will have their local content and settings deleted and Chromebooks will be managed by the Technology Department prior to student use at BMHS.
• Chromebooks are to be used for school, not personal use.
• Students are responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of their Chromebook.
• All BMHS technology policies apply to the usage of Chromebooks both on and off campus. Technology school policy may be found in the parent-student handbook.
* BMHS suggested Chromebook models
*These models are suggestions. Any Chromebook with an AUE past the student’s graduation date are acceptable. Any model’s AUE can be checked at bit.ly/ChromebookAUE.
SONG TEAM DATES
Mandatory Song Team Info Meeting: March 27, 2025 *attendance is required by a parent and student in order to audition.
Song Team Application Due: April 7, 2025
Audition Clinics and Interviews: April 8-11, 2025
Final Audition Day: April 14, 2025
For more information contact: Coach Felicia Vann at fvann@bmhs-la.org
