July 2025 Parent Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents:
Bishop Amat’s summer session has been a huge success thus far. We are pleased to see the Class of 2029 assimilate into the community, make new friends, and prepare academically for what’s to come in August. I’ve been stopping by classrooms to visit students and I’ve been very impressed with their diligence and commitment to academic excellence. I’m appreciative to all parents who prioritized their student’s academic record by giving them this opportunity to strengthen their transcript and future collegiate prospects.
School administration has been working hard to prepare for the new school year. We are completing a number of big projects on campus in an effort to upgrade utilities, maintain our fields and performance spaces, and beautify and secure our campus. Many of these projects are funded by the Parent Pledge. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our parents.
Please look for upcoming phone and email communications. I will be providing information about course schedule packet pickup (July 30-Aug. 1), the Used Book Sale (Aug. 2) and the start of the 2025-2026 school year. I hope that you have the opportunity to unplug, unwind, and embrace your family and friends during these warm months. God bless you!
Sincerely,
Gabriel Escovar
July 2025 Calendar
8 Dual Enrollment Info and Application Workshop (Lib)
21 Re-Enrollment Forms Available
22 Last Day of Summer School
24-26 Youth Spirit Camp (SAC)
30-31 Band Camp (Band Room)
30-August 1 Class Schedule Pick-Up on Campus
Early College Academy:
Dual Enrollment Info & Application Workshop
Monday, July 8 | 6:30 pm | Brutocao Library
All students interested in taking Mt. SAC dual enrollment courses through our Early College Academy are encouraged to attend our Info and Application Workshop. A representative from Mt. SAC will be on campus to explain the program and walk students through the application process step by step.
Even if students are not planning to enroll in a fall course, this workshop will help them understand the process and prepare for future opportunities.
Parents are welcome to attend, and students are expected to bring a laptop.
Lancer legacy breakfast
Summer Food Drive
Our annual summer Food Drive is currently underway. We are looking for donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items. All donations will be shared with local food pantries. Students currently enrolled in Summer School can bring their donations to their teacher. Items can also be dropped off in the Front Office.
Re-Enrollment
Quick Links
RETURNING STUDENT RE-ENROLLMENT & Class Schedules
Beginning Wednesday, July 30 through Friday, August 1, students’ class schedules will be available for pick-up on campus between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Class schedules will remain available for pickup the following week.
Prior to the release of class schedules, all parents are asked to complete the online enrollment process for their new and/or returning student(s) and provide payment for July tuition.
Beginning July 21, go to the school website and click on the 2025-2026 Enrollment Portal. Proceed through the checklist of acknowledgement and agreement forms, providing consent and updated information, as requested.
Beginning July 30, come to campus to pick-up the class schedule packet and corresponding booklist, after having submitted July tuition through FACTS.
Thank you in advance to all parents for taking the time to thoroughly read and complete each of the forms associated with our annual enrollment process!
facts account reminders
Families that did not set up their FACTS account by June 20 and who applied for financial aid will need to pay full tuition in July. As conveyed multiple times by phone and email, we were unable to apply financial aid awards to accounts that had not been updated. We will not be posting financial aid awards again until school starts. No financial aid will be granted to families who have not set up/updated their FACTS account.
It is extremely important that, should you not be able to have an automatic withdrawal clear your funding source, you contact Mrs. Gomez in the Finance Office at least 72 hours (3 days) before the withdrawal is to take place. We cannot make changes to payment dates inside the 72 hour window. Once a payment has been returned, FACTS charges your account $25. In addition, you will be charged a Bishop Amat late fee of $30.
Any questions regarding your FACTS Tuition account should be directed to Mrs. Letycia Gomez at 626-962-2495, Ext 7414 or by email at lgomez@bishopamat.org.
Tuition and fees
All tuition and fees have been posted to your FACTS account. Please take the time to review your FACTS account to verify accuracy.
Parents who wish to lower their monthly payment can do so by paying the mandatory Parent Pledge contribution of $420 in one lump sum during the month of July. In addition to lowering the monthly payment by $38.18, a family will earn 5 of the 10 required development hours. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, you must make your $420 payment in the Main Office. We will adjust your FACTS account accordingly.
In order to be eligible to pick up a student’s schedule of classes for the 2025-2026 school year, families who have an outstanding balance from the 2024-25 school year and the July 2025 tuition (FACTS) must be paid. Schedules will be available beginning July 30.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The last day of Summer School is Tuesday, July 22. Students are expected to be present on this final day of classes. Please note the adjusted SPECIAL SCHEDULE for that day:
- Period 1: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Period 2: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Period 3: 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Please be sure to make arrangements for drop off or pick up, as needed.
Students who miss the final exam will receive an “Incomplete” for the course and will need to make arrangements with the teacher to make up the final exam in August when classes resume. Unfortunately, final exams cannot be given ahead of time.
Parents are strongly encouraged to keep track of their student’s progress via the Parent Portal. If you have not received your login information for the Parent Portal, please contact Mrs. Leon, our school Registrar, at extension 7449.
Report cards for Summer School will be mailed and available online by Wednesday, July 23.
Amat Pep Squad Youth Spirit Camp
July 24-26 | 9 am - 2 pm Daily | Student Activity Center (Gym)
Join our cheer & Song teams to learn cheer & dance technique, routines, cheers, Amat traditions, and have fun!
Open To Participants K-8 Grade
Questions? Contact us pepsquad@bishopamat.org
SCHOOL ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS
All students NEW to Bishop Amat High School will be issued a school-managed Chromebook and a charger at some point in August. Returning Amat students should already have their school-managed Chromebook. All students are required to bring the charged device to school daily. Only school-issued Chromebooks will be used in classrooms for academic purposes.
Please note:
- Students need to create a routine ensuring that they charge their device overnight and bring it to school daily.
- Students are solely responsible for the care and safekeeping of their Chromebook.
- Students should never leave their Chromebook unattended. Lost or damaged devices are subject to the rules stipulated in the Chromebook Agreement, located in the Enrollment Portal (available July 21).
- Students will retain possession of the device upon graduating from Bishop Amat.
Click THIS LINK to watch a short video providing tips for proper chromebook care.
Uniforms & Dress Code
All parents are kindly asked to ensure that their student has the required uniform items before the start of the school year. This includes the required formal Mass attire items.
Our new uniform provider, Paradise School Apparel, is a local company located at 16025 Gale Avenue in the City of Industry. Parents are welcomed to visit the store, at their convenience. Additionally, Paradise will be present on campus on Saturday, August 2 from 8 to 11 am in the lobby of the Student Activity Center (gym).
Before making your purchases, here are some important things to note:
- The only items that are required to be purchased from Paradise are uniform skirts, uniform skorts and school sweaters.
- Uniform shorts, pants and shirts may be purchased through our uniform provider or any store provided they are free of any labels/logos and are similar in style to the Paradise pants/shorts. Please ensure that the rear pockets have interior pockets (like a dress pant) and not exterior pockets (like jeans). Dockers are preferred. Jean/denim material or pants with reinforced knees are NOT allowed.
- Uniform shorts, skirts, skorts and pants must be khaki, navy or gray only.
- Uniform shorts, skirts and skorts may not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
- Uniform shorts and pants must fit the student, not too tight or too baggy, and may never sag. They must also have belt loops.
- If opting to have a uniform skirt, for incoming freshmen, the skirt MUST BE NEW as we have added our school logo at the hem. Freshmen may not wear a used skirt without the Amat logo. No exceptions!
- Any returning student purchasing a new uniform skirt must have the school logo.
- All female students must have a pair of uniform shorts or uniform pants which are required for liturgical and formal assemblies.
- All 9th and 10th female students must have a uniform khaki skort (with school logo) or khaki pants and a white oxford which are required for Mass. Uniform sweaters in navy only, may also be worn at Mass.
- All 11th and 12th female students must have a uniform khaki skirt or khaki pants and white oxford which are required for Mass. Uniform sweaters in navy only, may also be worn at Mass.
- All male students must have uniform khaki pants, a white oxford shirt and a tie which are required for Mass. Uniform sweaters in navy only, may also be worn at Mass.
More detailed dress code and grooming guidelines can be found in the Lancer Life which will be shared with families in early August.