Cardinal Spellman High School

All summer assignments, including work for AP classes can be found at https://www.spellman.com/students/summerassignments. 

Please use the following as a guideline when purchasing your students Apple device:

Devices can be purchased at any location of your choice, but we strongly recommend purchasing an insurance policy/warranty, as it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to repair and replace if the device is damaged.

What is an acceptable device for BYO Apple?

1st Choice is Apple iPad: For management, security, and equivalent classroom experiences, iPads must be able to support iOS 13.0 or newer. iPads must also have at least 32GB of storage. Due to security and capacity, older iPad devices unable to support iOS 13.0 and subsequent updates will not be supported at school.

2nd Choice is Apple MacBook (Air or Pro): The device must be able to support OSX 10.14 (Mojave) or above. Minimum RAM for a MacBook is 4GB however 8GB or more is highly recommended. Your MacBook should have at least 32 GB of free storage space available.

When do you need to purchase your device by?

It is recommended that you have your device by July 15th (July 1st for AP classes) in order to have enough time to set up the device and download your textbooks.

Do I need a new Apple ID?

If you already have your an Apple ID, you may use that same ID on your school device. If you do not already have an Apple ID you will need to create one in order to download the necessary APPS.

How do I access my school email account/Google Suite?

Using the credentials provided, go to: Setting→ Mail→ Google→ Sign In. Then, enter the email address and password that you have been assigned to establish your Spellman email on your device.

What APPS do I need to download?

Go to the APP store icon on your device and you can search each of the APPs listed below. Once you have downloaded all of the APPS onto your iPad, log into Google Drive. Use your same Spellman username and password that you used to login to your email.

1.Google Drive

2.Good Docs

3.Google Sheets

4.Google Slides

5.Google Classroom

6.Google Hangout

7.Google Chrome

Textbooks will be available to purchase on July 6. To download your books you will need to use Google Chrome, which you should have downloaded from the APP store. Go to www.spellman.com. Then click on the ‘PARENTS’ tab at the top of the page, from there click ‘Book Ordering Information’. There you will see a maroon icon titled ‘ONLINE BOOKSTORE’. Follow the websites prompts to select your student’s courses and checkout. Please note there are generally 3 types of books you will see:

1)TEXT = regular physical book – mailed to the address given upon checkout.

2)DIGITAL-iBook = iBook which can be downloaded instantly after purchase. Please note at the end of the checkout process it will ask you for your students Spellman email since they are the ones who get access to the iBook. The codes to get the iBook will go to the student not the parent.

3)DIGITAL- New = E-Book which is controlled by the teacher and publisher. You will get a confirmation email but no code. The bookstore sends the purchase to the publisher and once they get payment they inform the Spellman Department Chair / Teacher who then sends the codes to the student for their book. Please note this process takes 2 to 4 business days.

*There is a $2.00 surcharge for each book ordered in the online bookstore. You can get your books without surcharge on the iBook’s Store (works like APP Store). You will just want to be sure the ISBN number is the same as the book listed in the online bookstore.

**Recommendation: Go through the Online Bookstore for one-stop shopping without a chance of mistaken purchase.

JB Pride Uniform is proud to partner with Cardinal Spellman High School as the exclusive school uniform provider.

Conveniently located on Route 18 in South Weymouth, JB Pride is your one-stop shop for all your school uniform needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the fitting and ordering process, and is always available to answer any of your uniform-related questions.

Families are encouraged to order online at www.jbprideuniforms.com and follow the fitting instructions for an accurate fitting. Due to social distancing orders, the store locations are unable to accommodate large groups for in-person fittings at this time however if needed, they will be able to schedule individual fitting appointments.

Cardinal Spellman High School's school code is 226.

1472 Main Street, So. Weymouth, MA 02190

781-812-2564

Uniform for Young Men:

• Traditional “docker”-style khaki pants; they may be purchased from JB Pride or elsewhere. Any other style of pants is not allowed.
• Plain black or brown belt worn at the waist.
• Regulation monogrammed long or short-sleeved maroon or white polo shirt (a plain white tee shirt, short or long sleeve, may be worn under the polo).
• Option: A white oxford button-down shirt with Spellman logo (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) may be worn.
• Dark crew socks are required.
• SHOES: casual dress (i.e: boat shoes or loafers); solid-colored-black, brown or beige - NO sneakers
• If needed for warmth, students may wear the regulation monogrammed navy blue or maroon cardigan, pull-over sweater or vest from JB Pride or designated ¼ Zip maroon Spellman sweatshirt.
• During designated warm weather dates in the Fall and Spring, regulation uniform khaki shorts may be worn, if approved by Administration.
• If a student opts for a more formal attire, dress shirts, tie and sweater vests are permitted.
• No earrings, no body piercings or visible tattoos allowed.
• Hair must be neatly groomed and length may not go beyond the shirt collar. Extreme hair styles, and /or unnatural color dyes are not permitted.
• Young men must be clean-shaven; facial hair in any form, including a moustache or beard is not allowed (exception: Senior boys may have a neatly trimmed beard, approved by Administration)
• Chains that attach to the belt or pants are not allowed.

Uniform for Young Women:

• Option 1: Regulation skirt – Herring Bone print (must not exceed 2” from the top of knee and may not be rolled); plain shorts may be worn under skirt.
• Knee Socks or Tights must be worn with skirt: white, maroon or navy only, and must meet uniform regulations.
• Tights are to be free of holes, rips and runs. If they are deemed unacceptable, the student will be sent to the office and consigned a new pair by the Main Office for payment on the following school day. Failure to pay will result in a detention.
• Option 2: Uniform khaki pants (must be approved by Administration) may be worn instead of the skirt. No other styles of pants are acceptable.
• Regulation monogrammed long or short-sleeved maroon or white polo shirt (a plain white tee shirt, short or long sleeve, may be worn under the polo).

• SHOES: casual dress (ie: Sperry-style or white canvas Vans); neutral colors - NO sneakers
• Option: A white oxford button-down shirt with Spellman logo (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) may be worn.
• If needed for warmth, students may wear the regulation monogrammed navy blue or maroon cardigan, pull-over sweater or vest from JB Pride or ¼ Zip maroon Spellman sweatshirt.

• Neatly groomed hair, no extreme hairstyles or unnatural color dyes permitted.
• No facial piercings other than earrings, no visible tattoos allowed.
• Girls in repeated violation of the length of the skirt will receive detention for each violation and a parent will be called. If skirt is too short, student will be required to purchase a new, appropriate length skirt or to wear the uniform pants.

Relaxed Dress Code and Spirit Wear Days

Spellman Spirit Fridays - On Fridays, students are invited to wear Spellman-wear on top (Tee-shirts, sweatshirts, ministry shirts, etc.) with the regular uniforms below the waist (with the exception of Mass days).

Relaxed Dress Down Days - Periodically throughout the year relaxed dress code days may be announced for special occasions. All student clothing on such days must demonstrate good taste, modesty and respect for all members of the school community. Attire that promotes or advertises tobacco, drug, or alcohol use, sexual activity or discrimination is never acceptable.

A few specifics:

The following items ARE ALLOWED:

• Regular jeans, knee length or longer skirts, and sweatpants.
• Yoga pants/Leggings for girls – only if a top modestly covers appropriately

The following are NOT ALLOWED at any time, during any type of dress down day:

• “Short”-shorts, pajama bottoms, skin-tight jeans or jeans with holes or tears or cut-offs, and mini-skirts.
• Shirts or tops such as exercise tanks, tanks with spaghetti straps, low cut or revealing bare midriffs.
• High heels, wheelies, cleats or “flimsy” flip flops.
• Hats, caps, headwear, dew rags, bandanas, or sunglasses
• Facial piercings including nose rings.
• Earrings on young men.

TRYOUT DATES:

• Friday August 21
  • Football (Grades 9-12)
• Monday August 24
  • All other fall sports

Any questions comments and concerns you may contact Athletic Director, Mike Gerrish at mgerrishcshs@spellman.com or 508-588-6611.

We offer the following extracurricular clubs/activities:

• Appalachia Service Project
• Book Club
• Cardinals for Life
• Courier
• Creative Writing Club
• Dance Team
• Debate Club
• Digital Photography
• Drama Club
• Field Hockey Club (Girls)
• Film Club
• International Mission Trip
• Media Club/Spellman After Hours
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• Mountain Bike Club
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Recycling Club
• SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
• Symphonium (A Capella Group)
• Science Club
• Ski Club
• Spellman Media Club
• Step Team
• Student Council
• Tech Team
• Video Game Club

New Student Orientation
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Arrive in the Spellman auditorium at 7:45 AM in full uniform.
Current Spellman students will help you with your locker, homeroom, and class schedule – dismissal at 12:00 PM.

New Student Cookout and Parent Social
Tuesday, September 5, 2019
6:00 PM
A brief welcome session will be held in the auditorium followed by a student cookout with current Spellman students while parents gather in the cafeteria for a light dinner.