Final Week of AP Testing

We’re entering the second and final week of AP testing at Carondelet. So far, our students have shown incredible focus and resilience as they tackle 980 exams across 19 subjects. If your daughter still has an exam ahead, please continue to encourage good sleep, a fully charged iPad, and a calm mindset—it all makes a difference!

Exams will be conducted each day through Friday, May 16 on our campus. During this time, there will be no bells during the school day, so students not testing will need to ensure they are in their classes on time. The Library will be closed for testing the entire two weeks. No loaner iPad or keyboards will be available for students as they are all being used for AP exams.

Final Progress Reports – May 14

Final progress reports for the semester will be sent out on Tuesday, May 14. These reports reflect your daughter’s academic standing heading into the final weeks of school.

Finals Schedule Update

Final exams will begin on Friday, May 23, and continue through the following week. During finals, students will be dismissed at 11:25 AM each day. (Please note: Students with extended time may test beyond that, as needed.)

To support all learners, teacher office hours will be offered daily from 11:25 AM to 12:30 PM, not just Tuesday through Thursday. This gives students access to extra help, clarification, or encouragement throughout the entire finals period.

Thank you for helping your daughter plan ahead and take advantage of the support available during this important time.

Looking Ahead: 2025–26 Schedule Release

Student schedules for next school year will be released in waves:

• Rising Seniors (Class of 2026): June 5, 2025 (after College Kickstart)
• Rising Juniors (Class of 2027): End of day June 6, 2025
• Rising Sophomores (Class of 2028): End of day June 11, 2025

Students may request schedule adjustments during the June 5–13 window and again during Orientation Days in August.

Senior Parents/Guardians

Please do not unsubscribe from Carondelet's email platform, Constant Contact. In a couple of weeks, we will transfer your email to the parents of alumnae category. This will allow you to still receive alumnae parent communications and other important information related to Carondelet.

Students, faculty, and staff experienced the election of the first Pope from the United States, Pope Leo XIV, live on Carondelet's media wall and in classrooms. The world watched as Pope Leo XIV spoke his first papal words, "Peace be with all you," from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Beginning Thursday, May 15, students with a valid driver’s license may park on a first-come, first-served basis in the following areas:

• The back parking lot (located behind the gym, back 40s classrooms, and Convent)
• Along Treat Blvd., just past the flagpole

Approved parking areas are marked in green on the map. Please review the map carefully to ensure you are parking in a designated student area and please be mindful of all traffic cones and construction fencing. 

Reminder: Students may not park in the Convent Lot (unless they have a permit for that location), the covered garage, in EV charging stations, or directly in front of the Academic Building.

Click the images above to see more photos from the Evening Awards Assembly, Senior Luncheon, Service & Advocacy Prayer Service, and Senior Assembly.

Don't forget, you can always browse photos on our SmugMug!

Spring Sports Postseason Play

Swimming and Diving

The CIF State Championships are next for the swimming program! The CIF State Prelims will be at Clovis West High School on Friday, May 16. Gates open at 10:15 AM, with competition beginning at 1:00 PM. The CIF State Finals will be on Saturday, May 17. Gates open at 8:15 AM and the competition begins at 10:30 AM. Good luck in CIF State, swim team!

Track and Field

Track and field will compete in the NCS Tri-Valley Area Championships on Saturday, May 17 at Clayton Valley Charter. Field events begin at 8:00 AM and running events begin at 9:00 AM. Qualifying times from the NCS Tri-Valley Area Championships will advance to the NCS Meet of Champions on May 23 and 24 at Dublin High School.

Softball 

Varsity softball defeated Foothill 10-0, and California 9-2, in the final week of the regular season to clinch the EBAL Regular Season Championship! This week is the EBAL Softball Championships. As the #1 seed, we will be the home team throughout the EBAL Championships. The EBAL Semi-Finals will be on Tuesday, May 13 vs. Livermore at 4:00 PM, at the Carondelet Athletics Complex (CAC). The EBAL Championship Game will be on Thursday, May 15. Come on out and support our softball program!

2025-26 Athletics Clearance

Athletics Clearance is officially open for the 2025-26 school year! Please make sure you have completed the Athletics Registration process and select the sports you will be trying out for. Athletics registration is through AthleticClearance.com. This will ensure you are on the list provided to the coaching staff at tryouts.

Spring Sports Uniform Return

As the spring season begins wrapping up, make sure to check in with your coaches about uniform return protocol. Any uniform not returned will result in a replacement fee and a hold on your account until the fee is paid or the uniform is returned.

Want to stay up to date on all games? Check out our Carondelet Athletics Website!

Join Us to Support Bay FC and Cheer on Cougar Alumna Angelina Anderson ’19!

Let’s unite as a community to support Bay FC and show love for our very own former Cougar, Angelina Anderson ’19, now the standout goalkeeper for Angel City FC!

📅Date: Saturday, May 17

🕖Kickoff at 7:00 PM

📍PayPal Park

Grab your seats in our Cougar section by purchasing through our special group ticket link.

Pay-It-Forward Senior Uniform Donations

The time is coming to donate your used uniform pieces and spirit wear. All clothing must be clean and in good condition. Donations can be dropped off to the Deans/Attendance Office. Thank you!

Calling all Carondelet Parents, We Need Your Help!

Let’s go out strong for our students. We have a small handful of events that need your help. Our seniors will be having their Baccalaureate on Thursday, May 15, and we need volunteers for the after reception. Also, Spring Finals Snacks still have several open spots for donations. Freshman families who still need points, this is a great time to sign up. Please take a look and see how you can help. 

RSVP for the Last Parents Guild Meeting of the School Year!

Come celebrate the school year with other parents in our Carondelet Community on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM. This meeting will be a social with appetizers and beverages and we will discuss our upcoming summer events. Come have an evening with us. Freshman families, you can earn a point just for coming to this last meeting. We hope to see you all there! RSVP NOW!

Registration is Open for Our November 2025 STEM Trip

We will travel to Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur, Vik, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Langjökull in beautiful Iceland. Take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, taste bread made with geothermal heat, a chance to view the Northern lights, explore man made ice caves, and so much more! All Carondelet Students and parents are welcome to join! To get the best price and discount I recommend registering soon as prices may increase. Reach out to Sam Lawson with any questions and visit the Trip Site for more information.

Shadelands Parking Update

We have received complaints from businesses in the Shadelands Business Park regarding unauthorized student parking. Students who choose to park off campus in that area must use legal street parking along North Wiget Lane. Parking in business lots is not permitted, and continued violations may result in tickets or towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.



If your daughter parks off campus near Shadelands, please take a moment to review this expectation with her.

Senior Free Dress Guidelines

Senior Free Dress will continue this week. 

• All clothing is to be neat, clean, in good repair, and appropriate for school. 
• Shirts must have sleeves (long or short) and fall below the waistline. 
• Skirts/Dresses/Shorts must be mid-thigh or longer. 
• Shoes must have a back. Sandals are appropriate as long as there is a back strap. Heels and wedges are ok. 
• Leggings are permitted.

Spread the Word—NEW Session of Camp Carondelet - July 28 to August 1

Register now for our BRAND NEW Session of Camp Carondelet from July 28 to August 1! Our Adventure Week Session, a first for 2025, will take our all-girls enrichment camp for incoming 3rd-8th graders on the road around the Bay Area for an exciting week of fun under the sun at several popular locations including the Oakland Zoo, California Academy of Sciences, and even Urban Air in Pleasant Hill. Spaces are very limited!

Registration fee includes transportation to and from our Carondelet Athletics Complex to adventure sites, entry to all locations, and select camp-sponsored meals. We hope your daughter can join us! For more information or questions, please contact Director of Community Engagement and Summer Programming Kimber Powers. 

Seniors

• Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are so proud of all you've accomplished! As you take your next steps, know we believe in you and wish you continued success, joy, and happiness in all that lies ahead.

Juniors

• Reminder: The deadline to request letters of recommendation from teachers and complete the Teacher and Counselor Surveys in MaiaLearning is Thursday, May 15.

Junior Parents

• College Countdown - What Parents Need to Know: You play a crucial role in the college application process, and we want to ensure you have the information needed to support your student through every aspect of what's to come. In this webinar, College Counselors will cover key timelines, expectations, and tips for the months ahead. We strongly encourage parents to attend.

Tuesday, May 27: 5:00 - 6:15 PM  

• Last Names A - Mad: Register
• Last Names Mag - Z: Register

If there are additional questions about your daughter’s application process after you attend a College Countdown webinar, please schedule a family meeting with your College Counselor.

• As part of the letter of recommendation writing process, Counselors would like to hear from parents! A Parent Survey is located in MaiaLearning. The information you provide about your daughter will be extremely insightful as Counselors write letters of recommendation this summer. Please complete this survey before the end of the school year. Here are some tips to help you fill it out.

Sophomores and Juniors

• Carondelet has been invited to include five students in the exciting GenHERation® virtual summer program. It is an immersive summer experience that connects young women with leaders at the most innovative companies in America. If you are interested in participating, please email Allison Bly by Wednesday, May 14, with a paragraph explaining why you want to participate. The cost to participate is $375 per student. In your email, please indicate which week you would prefer (see below for the schedule). If more than five students are interested, we will do a random lottery to select our participants.
• Session 1: June 9 - June 13 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM PST
• Session 2: July 14 - July 18 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM PST

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Join the Celebrations: AAPI Heritage & Jewish American Heritage

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. Follow along on our Instagram, the DEI Council, WintonAPI, and Beyond Genesis to learn more about these heritage months and what they mean for Carondelet students and beyond.

The Power of Her takes the Power of Us!

We’re less than $1 million from our $3.5 million goal to fully fund the new Boscacci Performance Center (a complete reimagining of our original locker room). We invite the support of our entire Carondelet community to complete this important project and welcome students to their new space this fall.

Please donate here now, or reach out to our Development Team for more information. We can’t do this without you!

Thank you for using your power to empower her!