Back to School 2023

Block represents a specific amount of time each day and the period corresponds to your school schedule. The SMCHS app and website at www.smhs.org/bellschedule will have specific details on each day's schedule. Download the app by searching Santa Margarita Catholic High School. 

Please note: On days when the schedule includes an academic period, students can use the time at the end of the day to make up tests, get extra help from teachers, meet with counselors, take a break in designated/supervised areas and for other opportunities. Students are not required to stay on campus during the academic period unless requested to do so by an SMCHS faculty or staff member.

Every new student must go through our mandatory tablet training. Click here to register for training. Click here to visit the Educational Technology webpage. Any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Director of Educational Technology at edtech@smhs.org for more information.

Please note: We have added makeup sessions.

• New* Monday, Aug. 7
• New* Tuesday, Aug. 8

What is SOARientation?

We are excited to share a fun schedule of events for our new students, affectionately referred to as SOARientation. This event is for our incoming freshmen and transfer students. SOARientation includes several fun and engaging activities, dynamic presentations and small group discussions that give new students the opportunity to connect with their new classmates and learn everything they need to know about SMCHS. Students will start school with an abundance of knowledge and resources that will enable them to successfully begin the school year. Stay tuned for additional information. 

SOARientation Day 1: AUGUST 8 
SMCHS campus: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided. Students should eat breakfast at home before attending.
Dress code: Any SMCHS T-shirt with appropriate non-uniform bottoms with at least a 6" inseam. Yoga pant/leggings/jeggings may only be worn with a shirt length that reaches your thumb when arms are extended down on your side. Footwear must be closed toe/closed heel. No hats allowed.

SOARientation Day 2: AUGUST 9
SMCHS 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Freshman Students
SMCHS 8 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: Transfer and Eagle Online Academy Students
Lunch will be provided. Students should eat breakfast at home before attending.
Dress code: Students should be in a full school uniform including a collared shirt and SM uniform bottoms. Footwear must be closed toe/closed heel. No hats allowed. Students do not need to be in full Mass dress. Yearbook photos will be taken. 

Lunch will be provided:
If your student has a dietary restriction, please click here to complete the form so we can work to accommodate their needs.

Drop-off/Pick-up:
Following our daily traffic flow patterns, families should drop-off and pick-up at the front of campus. View the traffic flow map.

Each year, President Sulick asks all new parents to attend a small group coffees. This is an important time he looks forward to spending with you to discuss more about our vision for your students and hear from you about your expectations, as well as meeting other new parents in a small group environment. Click here for more information.

For new parents, Class of 2027:
Join the official, school managed Facebook group page for helpful reminders 

• CLASS OF 2027 FACEBOOK GROUP

For our transfer families:
Join these official, school managed Facebook group pages:

• SM 2026 FACEBOOK GROUP 
• SM 2025 FACEBOOK GROUP
• SM 2024 FACEBOOK GROUP

There are no school supply lists. Individual teachers will go over what is needed during the first few days of school.

Our Microsoft Tablet PC program helps maximize organization and workflow success. With OneNote, students can organize all of their class materials including lecture notes, homework and classwork, essays, and nearly everything they need for class. Teachers will often use OneNote to distribute pages to their students which contain the assignment for the day and they can then grade that work later in real time, right there inside of OneNote. It is truly the ultimate digital three-ring binder and spiral notebook, all rolled into one. Read more about our learning platforms.

Visit the Counseling Office website by clicking here. The counselors will answer your questions regarding academic planning and assist you in establishing goals for your high school journey as well as college admission.

Santa Margarita Catholic High School will use eCampus as our official textbook provider for the incoming school year. We recommend that you make your purchases as soon as possible so that there is time to set up your e-book accounts prior to the beginning of class. 

Click here for more information such as how to order textbooks, additional details, and course required additional materials.

Click here for eCampus directions on ordering books through the eCampus site. 

Click here to get your books today. 

Click here for summer assignment information.

View the course description book. 

When you log-in to purchase your books, you will see your student's class list. Your students finalized schedule with teacher assignments and periods will be distributed to students prior to the start of school. New students will do a trial run to find their classes on campus during SOARientation on August 8 and 9. 

• Class schedules will be emailed to all SM families the week before school starts. Please keep an eye on your email for this important information. 
• Access codes to the 2023-2024 Aeries Database for all new and transfer students will be emailed to parents and students a few days before school starts. Please keep an eye on your email for this important information. 
• Aeries is the official school grading program which allows parents and students to review current graded assignments and test scores online 24 hours a fay from any computer. In addition, it allows parents and students to review the official school records for discipline, attendance, and quarter/semester grades. Aeries can be accessed here. 
• For assistance during the school year with any Aeries account issues, click here.  

The Attendance Policy and Procedures will be in the Parent Student Handbook. 

There will be two bag drop locations, one location is a flatbed trailer in the front of the school and a storage room located in the back of the school. Once school begins, the flatbed trailer will be moved inside the main campus and placed toward the storage room located in the back of the school. The trailer will be placed in the back of the fire lane. The image is of the flatbed trailer. 

Click here for the bus routes and costs.

Check out the private Facebook group that was created to help SMCHS families connect with one another for carpooling opportunities. Feel free to post if you are looking for a family to carpool with in your area, or if you are able to provide transportation for a student in your area. We advise that once you find a family that is interested, private message them to keep details and addresses private.

Click here to check out the Facebook Carpool group.

View the 2023-2024 dress code.

Spirit Wear:

Spirit wear is available in the Eagles Nest Campus Store and can be purchased online.

Campus Store

BSN for custom orders

Freshman and sophomore students attend organized events with their religion classes to complete the necessary hours of service. Juniors and senior students work with an organization outside of SMCHS to complete the required number of hours to meet graduation requirements. Learn more about Christian Service at SMCHS. 

• Underclassmen Photo Package: Click here for information about photo packages! 

• Talon Yearbook and Senior Tribute Information

Freshmen will take their photo on Wednesday, August 9 during SOARientation.

Sophomore and juniors take yearbook and ID photos on Thursday, August 10 and Friday August 11 during the school day.

Seniors will take ID photos on Thursday, August 10 and Friday August 11 during the school day. Seniors, please be sure to contact South Coast Photographic to get your senior portraits taken for the yearbook. All seniors must have their portrait taken to be included in the yearbook and senior photo banner. 

Please click here for more information on parent organizations.

Click here for more information on volunteering.

Please click here for information on immunization requirements and medications.

View information regarding the school's campus dining program featuring Hanna's on Campus.

Please refer to the athletics page by clicking here. Individual coaches may be contacted if more information is needed.

Click here to view information about student parking permits and traffic flow maps.

The Wellness program will provide a range of resources and referrals to support students and their families in meeting the challenges of adolescence through prevention, early-intervention and education. Visit www.smhs.org/wellness to learn more. 

Class T-shirts are now available for purchase. Class T-shirts are available by pre-order until August 15 at 12 p.m. Shirts will be distributed to students in September and can be worn on designated class T-shirt days throughout the school year. $15 for ASB card members, $0 for Freshmen ASB card members, $30 for non-ASB card members. Click Here to purchase your 2023-24 Class T-Shirt. 

SMCHS is excited to announce the 2023-2024 ASB Card, available now to all SMCHS students! Purchasing an ASB Card is not only a great way to support SMCHS Activities and students, but also the best way to save money throughout the year. The ASB Card offers discounts to all SMCHS dances, ASB events, class T-shirts, yearbooks, parking permits and more! 

Purchase your ASB Card

Students are assigned a locker if they request one through the attendance office. Lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis while supply lasts.

Download the SM app to stay up-to-date on the school calendar and other important information. Search for Santa Margarita Catholic High School in the app store. The icon is pictured below.