26-27 Welcome Packet

Student & Parent

Welcome Packet 2026-2027

Cardinal Gibbons High School

2026-2027

Welcome to Cardinal Gibbons. Home of the Chiefs.

Welcome to Cardinal Gibbons High School and the 20262027 school year.

We are so glad your family is here. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another year, you are part of a community that genuinely cares about your child and the person they are becoming.

“Elevating Faith & Academics.”

At CGHS, our Catholic faith is the heartbeat of everything we do. It shapes how we teach, how we lead, and how we treat one another. Our vision, Elevating Faith and Academics, means your child will be challenged to grow spiritually and academically, and supported every step of the way.

We invite you to lean in this year. Ask questions, attend events, and get to know your child's teachers. We are honored to walk this year alongside you.

Mr. Oscar Cedeño Principal

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Student Orientations As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to ensure that all students and parents are aware of the required orientation sessions for each grade level.

Please review the dates and times below and

plan

to

attend

your

student's

designated orientation session.

During

orientation,

provided

with

students

detailed

will

be

information

regarding school policies, expectations, and our emergency preparedness plans.

Additionally, yearbook and ID photos for all underclassmen will be taken at this time.

Please ensure that you are in proper uniform and adhere to the uniform policies outlined

in

the

handbook,

including

guidelines on hair, shaving, tattoos, etc.

Students who do not comply with the uniform policies will not have their photos taken.

Freshmen

and

transfer

students

will

receive their school assigned iPads during the student orientation. You will receive an email from our Technology Department containing instructional

for setting up

accounts.

Transfer students are required to attend both grade-level and parent orientation.

Welcome

Please note, seniors are required to arrange their senior portraits with Munoz Photography. Please make sure you have them taken by August 13th!

Click here to book your photo session or call (954) 564-7150.

Orientation & First Day Schedule

Tuesday, August 11 8:00am - 10:00am Sophomore Student Orientation 10:30am - 12:30pm Junior Student Orientation (No School for 9th & 12th) 6:00pm - 7:30pm New Student & Parent Orientation (9th Grade & Transfer Students) Wednesday, August 12 7:55am - 10:00am Freshman Student Orientation 8:30am - 10:00am Senior Student Orientation 10:00am - 11:00am Freshman/Senior Picnic 11:00am - 11:30am Freshman Dismissal 11:00am - 11:30am Senior Essentials 11:30am - 12:00pm Senior Dismissal (No School for 10th & 11th) Thursday, August 13 First full day of classes for all students is a Day 1 (Periods A, B, C, & D).

Students should be in their first-period class (A period) no later than 7:55am in full uniform.

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Academics & Curriculum Summer Reading: 9 th -12 th Grade

Tutoring

Summer

Free after school tutoring will be offered during the school year through the Title I Services. To participate, a completed registration form must be submitted to tutoring@cghsfl.org by August 14th.

Click here to access the form.

reading

assignments

are

mandatory for all students. The summer reading requirements and packets are due

by August 13 to your English teacher via Canvas. No late assignments will be accepted.

Students will be assessed on

summer reading during the first week of school. All assignments are available on our website.

Summer Assignments Students enrolled in select Advanced Placement courses are required to complete additional summer coursework prior to the start of the school year.

Additional assignments are required for students enrolled in AP World History, AP European History, and AP Art History.

Immunization Records Physical and Immunization Forms are required for all new incoming students.

Please

submit

your

child(s)

by

August

3,

2026.

Immunization records must be received before a class schedule will be released.

Student Schedules Student class schedules will be emailed by August 10th. To request a change or have any questions, please complete the request form and a counselor will contact you upon their return.

Welcome

Midterm and final exams are mandatory assessments at the end of each semester to evaluate student knowledge, accounting for 20% of the semester grade. It is important not to schedule trips during exams days. Missed exams incur a make-up exam fee and will be rescheduled by administration. Refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for detailed policies on exam exemptions for seniors and underclassmen.

Career Readiness Pathways All 10-12th grade students who have applied for a Career Readiness Pathway have been notified of their acceptance status. For questions about these programs, click here to visit our school website or reach out to the Pathway Coordinator.

latest

immunization record to the Office of Admissions

Midterm & Final Exams

School Counselors Counselors will return and be available on July 30 th .

All scheduling and counseling questions will be answered at this time. Click here to contact your counselor for all other information.

ESE/Accommodations If you have any questions about accommodations for the classroom or on standardized testing, please contact ese@cghsfl.org.

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Save the Date

Office of Athletics Fall Sports Tryouts The first day of FHSAA fall tryouts is July 27, 2026. If your child wishes to participate in a fall sport, visit the Athletics page for more information. Please see the team page for specific sport information or contact the coach with any questions.

Please note that in order to participate in any of our athletic programs, you must be registered on Aktivate.

Registration via Aktivate:

2026 Annual Golf Tournament Friday Oct. 23, 2026

All student-athletes planning to participate in any sport MUST register through Aktivate (website not the app). Step-by-step registration instructions are available on the Cardinal Gibbons website under the Athletics tab.

Click here to access Aktivate: https://www.aktivate.com/ Click here to access the CGHS Athletics website: https://www.cghsfl.org/athletics Registration is considered incomplete until all mandatory forms are uploaded. Athletes may not participate in summer conditioning or tryouts until they are fully approved in the system.

Upcoming Dates & Information: Fall Tryouts: Scheduled to begin Monday, July 27th.

Summer Workouts: Many Fall sports will begin conditioning soon. Specific schedules are posted on our website.

Stay Connected: Follow our social media channels @cghschiefs for updates throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please contact your head coach or the Athletic Department at athletics@cghsfl.org.

Golf Tournament

presented by

Athletics

Register today to participate in the golf tournament or become a tournament sponsor by clicking here.

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SAVE THE DATE

CGPA & Annual Auction The Cardinal Gibbons Parent Association (CGPA) is essential in enhancing our school's mission and vision through active parent participation and

fundraising.

Becoming

involved

is

a

wonderful way to stay active in your child's student life and contribute to our Cardinal Gibbons family.

We have several opportunities that will have a direct

impact

on

our

community

and

a

meaningful difference in your child's' high school experience.

36TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION SATURDAY MARCH 20, 2027

presented by

CGPA Sea you there!

Click here to access the Parent Page on our website!

Volunteer today!

Click here to submit the online interest form.

36th Annual Dinner Auction - March 20, 2027 Join us for the Cardinal Gibbons Dinner Auction, our most important annual fundraiser. This event funds essential campus improvements and educational opportunities for our students and athletes. We encourage all parents to save the date, donate an auction item, sponsor the event, or fill a table. Your participation will make a lasting impact on the future of Cardinal Gibbons High School.

Auction Co-Chairs Heather DiSanto Maria Wanes Mrs. Margie Dettor Events Coordinator & CG Parent Association Facilitator (954) 491-2900 ext. 142 dettor@cghsfl.org

Office of Advancement Get Involved Volunteer at an upcoming event, share your professional expertise, or contribute to the Annual Fund to directly support our students and mission. Many employers also offer matching gifts, which can double the impact of your gift at no

additional

cost

to

you.

Contact

Advancement Office to learn more. page 06

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Office of Student Affairs Student/Parent Handbook

Dress Code and Personal Appearance

Students and Parents must read the

Students are expected to comply with all dress code and grooming standards outlined in the Student and Parent Handbook. This includes wearing the proper uniform and maintaining regulations regarding hair length and color, facial shaving, piercings, visible tattoos, and overall appearance.

Failure to comply will result in disciplinary consequences as outlined in the handbook.

Continued violations may result in additional disciplinary action.

handbook thoroughly to understand the expectations and policies of the school.

The Student/Parent Handbook can be found on Canvas.

Attendance Students are expected to be in attendance every day of the school year as mandated

by Florida Law. Parents and guardians must take accountability to ensure that their child is in school and arrive on time each day. Please review the Attendance, Absences, and Early Dismissal policies in

Health Information Form If you would like your child to be able to receive common over-the-counter medications while on

the Student and Parent Handbook.

campus, please return the Health Information Form

Student Parking

filled out and signed by a physician as well as

Parking decals for approved students will

signed by a parent or guardian. Verbal consent

to the office. Please note that this form must be

be distributed at the end of Junior and Senior orientation sessions. Students who do not comply with parking regulations may have their privileges revoked. Full parking

policies

are

outlined

in

the

from parents will not be permitted for students to take medication in the clinic. Click here to access the Health Information Form.

Attendance: Three Things to Know

Student/Parent Handbook.

The 7:55 AM Deadline Students must be seated

Bus Transportation

The 10-Day Policy Ten absences or tardies in a

We offer morning, afternoon, and activity bus transportation for students. Activity buses depart campus in the early evening and are available for students participating in approved extracurricular activities. Space is limited.

in their first period classroom by 7:55 AM. single semester may result in Attendance Probation. Ten absences in any individual class also jeopardizes eligibility for course credit and may require summer school.

Tardy Escalations Consequences increase with each tardy. A 3rd tardy results in a 45-minute detention, a 6th triggers a 2-hour detention, and

Bus registration information for the new school year will be distributed during the last week of July. Please watch your email for registration details.

a 9th requires a Saturday detention. A 10th tardy initiates Attendance Probation and an additional 2-hour detention, with every subsequent tardy carrying a 2-hour penalty.

Tardy counts reset each semester; Attendance Probation status does not.

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Student Affairs

Technology

Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up

New Information System: PowerSchool

All student drop off and pick up must take

Cardinal Gibbons has transitioned from Rediker to PowerSchool. You will receive a separate email with instructions to set up your parent portal account, giving you real time access to grades, attendance, schedules, and school communications, all in one place.

place on the Cardinal Gibbons campus through the main entrance on 47th Street.

The rear gate on Bayview Drive is reserved for one way student traffic only.

Upon entering the student parking lot, form two lines and follow the directions of Campus Security. Please allow extra travel time during the first few weeks of school, as traffic in the area may be heavier due to neighboring

schools.

Students

are

expected to be in first period by 7:55 a.m.

The main parking lot gates close promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after that time should be dropped off at the Ott Hall circular driveway and report to the Office of Student Affairs to check in and receive a late pass.

At dismissal, parents should again enter through the front gate and form two lines.

To help keep traffic moving, please notify your child when you arrive.

Students must be dropped off and picked up on campus only. Drop off or pick up along 47th Street, Bayview Drive, or in front of St. John the Baptist Church is not permitted and may result in disciplinary action. We also ask that all parents and student drivers respect our neighbors by not blocking driveways or parking on private property.

Canvas Canvas provides an all-in-one platform for managing coursework, submitting assignments, communicating with teachers, engaging in Student Life, and tracking academic progress. As well as the ability for parents and guardians to monitor their student’s progress.

Tech Ticket For assistance with all technology related issues, please email techticket@cghsfl.org. In your email, please include the nature of your problem, your child's name and student number, as well as description of any error messages you may receive, and a representative from our Technology Department will reach out to you as soon possible..

Technology Checklist Update the current iOS software.

Check your emails.

Activate your Canvas account. An email will be sent before school starts with a link to activate your account.

Watch our CGHS YouTube Playlist, for helpful tips to start the new school year.

CGHS iPad Guidelines and Policies Manager App and Classlink Notability Set-up - CGHS Tech Chiefs iCloud Settings and iPad Back-up

Map View drop-off and pick-up map online by clicking here.

Returning Students Update your iPad iOS to the latest available version (currently iOS 26.5.2) Check your emails and clean up your inbox.

If you’re running low on iPad storage, now is a good time to move your photos and videos to your Google Drive, then delete them off your

Welcome

iPad, to free up storage space

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School Uniform Uniform Policy Overview All students are expected to be in full uniform every day unless otherwise noted. Full uniform consists of an official Cardinal Gibbons red polo shirt, khaki or navy Cardinal Gibbons pants, and the specified black and white Adidas sneakers. For complete uniform policy details, please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook.

Spirit Fridays On Fridays, students may substitute the uniform polo with a club, athletic, or spirit t-shirt. Spirit shirts are available in the Campus Store.

Physical Education Students enrolled in HOPE PE must wear the official Cardinal Gibbons PE uniform, consisting of a gray tshirt and red gym shorts, during class only.

Students will have time at the end of each class to change back into school uniform. PE uniforms are available in the Campus Store.

Show your Cardinal Gibbons pride. Shop spirit

Outerwear Official

added regularly so check back often to see

Cardinal Gibbons outerwear and sweaters may be worn during the school day. The Cardinal Gibbons polo must be worn underneath.

what’s new and stock up on your favorites. Online orders must be placed by August 1st for shipment

Lands' End Items - School Uniform

Campus Store Regular Hours

Lands' End uniform items must be ordered directly through the Lands' End website and are not available in the Campus Store. Order early and allow a few weeks for delivery.

Click here to order at Lands' End

Campus Store gear today in store or online. New items are

to arrive before the first day of school.

7:30 - 8:00am 2:30 - 3:00pm Closed on Early Release Days

**Campus Store Summer Hours** June 15 – August 2............Closed August 3 – 7..........9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 10 – 12.......9:00 am – 12:00 pm August 13 onward....Regular hours resume View the Campus Store

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Stay Connected

Cafeteria The Gibbons Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch,

Chief Weekly Updates

Our Chief Weekly Updates newsletter is sent every

Friday

and

includes

important

announcements, upcoming deadlines, campus events, and the latest news from Cardinal Gibbons. It’s your go-to source for staying informed

and

engaged

with

all

that’s

and afternoon snacks throughout the school year. Hours, menus, and other information can be found here. SAGE Dining operates the Cafe, and payments can be made by credit card, debit card, Apple or Google Pay, or by setting up

a

declining

balance

account

with

happening on campus.

MyKidSpending. Cash is not accepted.

Follow us on Social Media!

MyKidSpending (MKS) allows parents to add

Stay informed throughout the school year by following Cardinal Gibbons on Instagram and Facebook for school news, event highlights, and campus updates. Click the links below to follow our official social media accounts.

funds online, view account activity, and request PDF

statements

of

their

child’s

cafeteria

purchases. Please set up your account before school starts and add funds so that your child can simply present their school ID when checking out. The cost of their meal is deducted

Click here to follow the school account on Instagram!

from their MKS balance. Returning families need only add funds to their existing account;

Click here to follow the athletics account on Instagram!

all balances carry over from year to year.

Click here to follow us on Facebook!

CGHS website under Quick Links or under

The link to MyKidSpending can be found on the Gibbons Life – Gibbons Cafe; or directly at https://www.mykidsspending.com/Logon.

Tuition & Fees

can also download the app for easier access.

Please

The first tuition payment for the 2026/27 school year is due in July. Please log into your FACTS account to ensure your payment plan includes any scholarships, aid or discounts for which you've been approved.

Also, you must have a valid payment method (credit card, debit card or checking account) on the account. Automatic withdrawals of tuition will take place per the payment plan you selected. We strongly encourage using the Auto Pay feature for all other incidental charges in order to prevent unnecessary Please

contact

contact

sage@cghsfl.org

with

any

cafeteria or MyKidSpending questions.

Tuition and Fees

fees.

You

our

Bursar

bost@cghsfl.org for any questions.

at

Student Government Class Shirt Orders Due July 7 Show your Cardinal Gibbons class pride by ordering your class shirt. Freshmen receive a free class shirt and must submit their size.

Sophomores,

Juniors,

and

Seniors

may

purchase a class shirt for $20 and must also submit their size by Tuesday, July 7. Payments for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will be collected during August orientation.

Use the grade level order form emailed to you to submit your shirt size. Late submissions cannot be accepted. page 10

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Save the Date Aug. 11, Tues. at 6:00pm Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Aug. 12, Wed. at 9:00am South Bar & Kitchen

Aug. 28, Fri. at 5:30pm Gibbons Cafeteria

New Student & Parent Orientation

Senior Moms Breakfast

New Parent Social Tailgate

Orientation for new families.

9th Grade & Transfer Students and their parents.

Moms/guardians of the Class of 2027. Ticket Purchase & RSVP required.

All Freshman & Transfer families are invited. RSVP required.

Aug. 31, Mon. at 6:00pm Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Sept. 25, Fri. at 5:30pm Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Oct. 10, Sat. Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Back to School Night

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

Open House

Grades 9th-12th Parents only.

Presented by the Alumni Association.

Ticket purchase required.

Open House Presented byfor Admissions. prospective families RSVP required.

Nov. 6-8, Fri-Sun

Dec. 10, Thurs.

Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Annual Golf Tournament

Fall Drama Production One Act

Grandparents Blessings and Bingo

Presented by Athletics.

Ticket purchase required.

Presented by Drama Ticket purchase required

Grandparents invited.

Ticket purchase & RSVP required.

Jan. 30, Sat. Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Mar. 20, Sat. Louise Crocco Gymnasium

Annual Food Packing Event

36th Annual Dinner Auction

Presented by Campus Ministry.

Presented by CGPA. RSVP required.

Oct. 23, Fri. Palm Aire Country Club

Dec. 10, Thurs. at 6:00pm St. John the Baptist

Christmas Concert Dec. 11, Fri. at 6:00pm St. Ambrose Church

Christmas Concert

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