Helpful links
Class of 2029 Events and Information
Thank you for joining us on February 11th for our scheduling meeting. We hope that you will find the related links below helpful.
Counseling Department Welcome Guide
Welcome and Scheduling Night Slides
Mrs. Amy Klink (last names beginning with A-B):
aklink@guerincatholic.org
Mrs. Bridget Ryan (last names beginning with C-Go):
bryan@guerincatholic.org
Mrs. Emily McAulay (last names beginning with Gp-Mc):
emcaulay@guerincatholic.org
Mrs. Melissa Riethman (last names beginning with Md-Sc):
mriethman@guerincatholic.org
Mrs. Grace Pratt (last names beginning with Sd-Z):
gpratt@guerincatholic.org
Thanks to the Class of 2029 families for joining us on March 6th for our Class Celebration!
If you were unable to pick up your student’s Class of 2029 t-shirt, there are three options: (1) families with a current GC student can have that student pick up the shirt at the Admissions Office (near the front entrance to the school); (2) families without a current GC student can pick up the shirt from the Admissions Office any day of the week during school hours (8:30am-3:45pm); or (3) shirts can be picked up at the April 26th Incoming Family Information Session.
If you have any questions , please feel free to contact the Admissions Department admissions@guerincatholic.org.
Incoming Family Orientation
Saturday, April 26, 9-10 am
Parents of new students who will start at Guerin Catholic in August 2025 are invited to an orientation meeting where information on uniforms, textbooks, technology and athletics will be provided. Administrators and Directors will be available to answer questions as well.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Admissions Department admissions@guerincatholic.org.
Registration is not required but attendance is highly encouraged.
World Language Placement Exam (Spanish, French, Latin)
Saturday, April 26, 9 am
The world language placement exams for Spanish, French, and Latin will be administered on Saturday, April 26th. The exams will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. Students should report to the main entrance at Guerin Catholic HS where they will be directed to the testing room.
If you have any questions about the World Language Placement Exam, please contact Director of Guidance Mrs. Amy Klink at aklink@guerincatholic.org
To register for the test, please complete the registration form on your Enrollment Checklist in your Parent Portal.
Spanish Incoming Family Orientation
Wednesday, April 30, 6 pm
Parents of new students who will start at Guerin Catholic in August 2025 are invited to an orientation meeting where information on uniforms, textbooks, technology and athletics will be provided. Administrators and Directors will be available to answer questions as well.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Admissions Department admissions@guerincatholic.org.
Registration is not required but attendance is highly encouraged.
Spanish for Heritage Speakers Placement Exam
Wednesday, April 30, 6 pm
Students who are heritage Spanish speakers (meaning that Spanish is the primary or one of the primary languages spoken by their family at home) wishing to take Spanish for Heritage Speakers class as freshmen must take the Spanish for Heritage Speakers Placement Exam. The exam will take place simultaneously with the Incoming Family Orientation (Spanish version). The exam will last approximately one hour. Please complete the registration form found on the Enrollment Checklist in your Parent Portal.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Admissions Department admissions@guerincatholic.org.
2025 Algebra Mastery Exam Options
Option 1: Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm
Option 2: Saturday, May 17th at 9am
Students wishing to take any math class beyond Algebra 1 their freshman year (Geometry or Algebra 2) must take the Algebra Mastery Exam. The exam is being offered on 2 different days: May 13th at 6 pm and May 17th at 9 am. This exam will take approximately 90 minutes. Registration required.
If you have any questions about the Algebra Mastery Exam, please contact Director of Guidance Mrs. Amy Klink at aklink@guerincatholic.org
To register for the test, please complete the registration form on your Enrollment Checklist in your Parent Portal.
Summer School Options for Freshmen
At this time, summer PE/Health 1 is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Michelle Hanlin at mhanlin@guerincatholic.org.
Summer School courses will be offered for this upcoming summer of 2025 and will be available to Guerin Catholic High School students only. There are two summer school classes available to incoming freshmen:
PE/Health 1 (1 credit) June 2 – June 20 (9-11 am)
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (1 credit) June 2 – June 20 (9-11 am) with a final project due in July
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the required summer school class hours set forth by the Indiana DOE, students will be permitted only one day’s absence during the entire session. More than one day’s absence will forfeit the credit.
The fee for summer school is $350, payable when you register for the class. Registration opens March 14th and the deadline for registration is Friday, May 16th or when the class reaches capacity. All registration fees are non-refundable.
Summer School Dress Code
PE/Health 1: Students should wear their Guerin Catholic P.E. uniform. (These can be purchased through the GC Spirit Shop or www.schoolbelles.com (school code: S3008).
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age: Students should wear either the Guerin Catholic uniform (pants and polo shirt) or jeans with GCHS t-shirt may be worn to school.
Student Laptops and Accounts
The GCHS Department of Technology welcomes all of the incoming families of the Class of 2029 to The Nest! We are excited to meet in person, but, in the meantime, we want all families to know a few introductory reminders. Once enrolled, families will receive specific information about technology and their student’s laptop and accounts.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please use the contact information below.
Mac Laptops
Guerin Catholic is a 1:1 Apple laptop school, and each family is expected to procure one of the MacBook computers prescribed by the school’s Laptop Requirements guide. Please email the department contacts below if you would like assistance in deciding which model laptop would be best for your student.
Contacts
Mark Phillips, Director of Technology, mphillips@guerincatholic.org
GCHS Help Desk helpdesk@guerincatholic.org
Guerin Catholic Athletics Staff
Mr. Ryan Davis, Director of Athletics
rdavis@guerincatholic.org
Mr. Alfie Hernandez, Assistant Director of Athletics
ahernandez@guerincatholic.org
Mrs. Debbie Stanisz, Associate Director of Athletics
dstanisz@guerincatholic.org
Families have two uniform providers to purchase from:
SchoolBelles
Under “Shop By School” use
School Code: S3008
STORE LOCATION: 6315 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN
317-255-5275
Lands’ End Uniforms
Select “Shop By School”
School Code: 900150715
Parents can also trade, buy or sell uniforms on the Golden Eagle Parent page on Facebook. Please consider ordering early to avoid stock shortages and delayed deliveries.
Dress Code
Everyday Uniform
Students wear the following items on normal school days:
- Polo shirt with shield (black, white, or purple)
- BOYS: Plain khaki pants with monogrammed “GCHS” on left pocket worn with a belt
- GIRLS: Plain khaki pants with monogrammed “GCHS” on left pocket
- Dress shoes or tennis shoes
Optional Outerwear
These items may be worn over the regular uniform on normal school days:
- V-neck sweater with shield
- Black, white, or purple approved Guerin Catholic jacket, ¼ zip, or crewneck sweatshirt
All-School Mass Uniform
On All-School Mass days, the following items must be worn:
- BOYS & GIRLS: White Oxford button-down dress shirt with shield
- BOYS & GIRLS: Outerwear with shield
- GIRLS: Uniform pants
- BOYS: Uniform pants with a black or brown belt
- BOYS: Must wear a tie
Friday Spirit Days/Charity Spirit Days
Every Friday is Spirit Day (unless there is an All-School Mass) and on Charity Spirit Days. Uniform pants or solid color jeans may be worn but must be clean, neat, hemmed, and without holes or tears. No shorts, joggers, overalls, pajama pants, yoga pants, leggings, or sweats are permitted. Saint Theodore Guerin High School, Guerin Catholic or Golden Eagle name or logo must be displayed on all shirts or sweatshirts. Hooded sweatshirts are permitted on Spirit Days.
Incoming Student Music Audition Night
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5:30 – 7 pm
Class of 2029 and transfer students coming to GC for the 2025-2026 school year are invited to audition for band, orchestra, and choir! Meet your future classmates and join the Music Dept! Dinner included, parents welcome!
All families are encouraged to attend! Please contact Mrs. Angie Goćur with any questions at agocur@guerincatholic.org
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Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Lauren Lacoy
Years at GC: 10
Years teaching: 18
Degrees: Bachelors of Science in Social Sciences Education (Illinois State University); Masters of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (Illinois State University)Classes I teach:
Theology 1: Intro to the Human Person and Catholicism and Theology 2: Jesus Christ and the Blessed Trinity – Both classes all freshmen will take their freshmen year!I teach at Guerin Catholic because:
Our school is an incredible community centered on Jesus Christ and truly bears witness to the Gospel through the spirit of St. Theodore Guerin!Fun Facts
I love to travel – some of my favorite spots are: West Virginia, Paris, Greece, all over Italy and in particular Assisi, Italy. I used to work in Campus Ministry too and I loved taking our students on service trips! I’ve been a vegetarian for 31 years. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher.Advice to Incoming Freshmen
Join an activity and make new friends – a sport, the musical, the play, choir, a club! You will never again have these opportunities right in front of you!Use this time of high school to go on a service trip – your heart will be radically moved when you serve others.
Go to our beautiful chapel daily – make prayer a habit.
You are about to enter into a time of great growth in your life. Center this time on Christ and beginning to see the great love He has for you! Know that you are entering into a community that truly loves you and is ready to help you dive deeper into a relationship with Christ – to be who He created you to be!
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KAIROS
WHAT IS KAIROS?
Kairos is our daily 45-minute faith, prayer and study period. Freshmen Kairos is comprised of female- or male-only groups, giving them a chance to “learn the ropes” of Guerin Catholic together and build strong Kairos bonds. Our students attend Mass at least once per week with four additional opportunities during the week. Freshmen will meet their Kairos groups at Orientation in August.
Beginning sophomore year, Kairos is comprised of female- or male-only sophomore, junior and senior students. This gives students a chance to see leadership at all age levels and allows senior students to serve as mentors to their younger counterparts. Students stay with the same Kairos leader
(a faculty member) from sophomore through senior year, building a mentorship between teacher and student that is long lasting. Kairos also serve together in the community with an annual service day off-campus.
