Incoming Freshmen

Class of 2028

Academic Calendar

Please visit the Academic Calendar for important dates and events.

May 3, 2024 – Application deadline for Class Council

August 9, 2024 – Freshman Lock-In & New Parent Orientation

The Arts

CB is the place to be an artist. Media, visual and performing arts are essential components of a well-rounded CB education. More than half of the student body participates in the arts. Students can take classes in choir, band, KBFT (student-run television station), The Talon (online newspaper), theatre and visual arts. Theatre productions, Open Mic nights and student-led choirs, De La Femme and De La Dudes, are open to all students. Find more information about our media, visual and performing arts programs here.

Athletics

If your student is interested in playing a sport next year, please complete and submit the Athletic Interest Form. You will then be contacted by coaches and program directors with more information about tryouts and meetings. Please note: Application deadlines for cheerleading are in Spring 2024.

Please contact the Athletics Department at (916) 733-3610 or by email at sfoster@cbhs-sacramento.org if you have any questions about CB Athletics.

Class Council

Freshman class Lasallian Student Life Council members represent the Class of 2028 with the school administration, and serve as a liaison between their class (2028) and the Associated Student Body Council. For incoming freshmen that would like to apply to be a part of Lasallian Student Life Council, please complete the application packet and turn in to Ms. Cecilia Power (cpowers@cbhs-sacramento.org) by May 3, 2024.

Ed Tech Learning Sessions – Attendance is Mandatory

At the CB EdTech Learning Session, incoming freshmen will gain access to their username & password as well as learn how to navigate:

We will also review commonly used apps, talk about digital citizenship, and address any questions that may arise. Students are expected to bring their iPads to the learning session.

Prior to attending the Ed Tech Learning Session, students should have completed the setup for their iPad including entering their Apple ID or the Apple ID you’ve created for their device. Click here if you need to set up an Apple ID. The following apps will also need to be downloaded prior to attending the session:

Additional apps you may want to download before school begins:

Frosh Ed Tech Learning Sessions will take place on campus in one-hour timeslots throughout the summer. Register for these sessions at the button below:

If you have any questions about Ed Tech Learning Sessions, please contact Ms. Lisa Keyson, educational technology specialist, at lkeyson@cbhs-sacramento.org.

FinalForms Medical System Registration

FinalForms is the web-based system CB uses to track medical history, contact information and release forms for all of our students. All incoming freshmen will be sent a link to their child’s FinalForms enrollment in June 2024. Forms must be completed by August 1, 2024.

This is mandatory for all students.

Student-Athletes must have an updated physical form submitted prior to conditioning and/or try outs.

Please contact Ms. Kelly Harrington at kharrington@cbhs-sacramento.org or (916) 733-3625 if you have any questions regarding FinalForms.

Freshman Lock-In

Lock-In for the Class of 2028 takes place at Christian Brothers High School beginning with check-in from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. Freshmen and their parents are invited to enjoy some ice cream and socialize during check-in time, prior to Lock-In and New Parent Orientation. Parents and guardians, please join us for New Parent Orientation scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All activities will conclude by 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. 

Lock-In is a time for the Class of 2028 to spend the evening on campus and get to know one another, make new friends, learn about some longstanding CB traditions, and participate in fun activities throughout the night as part of their first official high school event! We will also have a quiet area where students may watch a movie or play video games.

Modified “spirit dress” dress code is observed for Lock-in, meaning students are allowed to wear jeans, sweats, long pants, or shorts that must reach at least mid-thigh. Sandals and flip-flops may be worn, although athletic shoes are preferred. Students will receive their class spirit t-shirts at check-in and are expected to wear this spirit shirt throughout the evening.

FinalForms enrollment is required in order for students to attend Lock-In. 

iPad Program

Every CB student is required to have an iPad by the first day of school. We recommend any new generation running the latest iOS software. Due to increasing availability of e-books and educational apps, students will need a minimum of 64GB of storage; a higher amount is recommended for the longevity of the device. Students will be provided with a Microsoft account, giving them access to OneDrive – a cloud storage provider that allows for up to one hundred gigabytes of storage at no charge while attending CB.

Items that are strongly recommended, but not required include:

Cellular data is not required.

Families may purchase the device from the retailer of their choice; however, a 5% discount is available through our education discount.

If you have any questions about the iPad specifications, please contact Ms. Lisa Keyson, educational technology specialist, at lkeyson@cbhs-sacramento.org.

Math Competency Skills

Placement:
Students will receive a notice of math placement in their application portals. This placement is based on the following criteria:

Freshmen are placed in the following courses:

Math Course Offerings
Students are required to take three year-long (10 credit) courses in mathematics, although four years of math study is strongly encouraged.

Progression of Math Course Offerings

What is Your Math Path?

If you were invited to register for the math challenge exam, please sign-up here.

Summer Reading

Students are assigned summer reading books specific to their course placement for English and social studies classes. Reading assignments must be completed before the first day of school. Summer 2024 reading selections are available here.

World Languages

At Christian Brothers, all students are required to take four semesters of a language in order to graduate. Colleges encourage six or more semesters of a language. CB offers American Sign Language, French, and Spanish. More information about our world languages programs can be found here.

Students interested in accelerated placement in either French or Spanish are encouraged to participate in a challenge exam. If you would like to challenge your placement, please register for the challenge exam here.

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If you have any general questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@cbhs-sacramento.org or (916) 733-3690.