Start to use the My O'Dowd/Current Families page going forward, for some of these resources.
Key Dates​
See the online Calendar (and/or emails) for details and all school events going forward.
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April 8, 4:00-5:15pm (5:45pm for extended time)
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Math Placement Testing
April 9, 4:00-5:15pm (5:45pm for extended time)
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English Placement Testing
April 10, 4:00-5:15pm (5:45pm for extended time)
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World Language Placement Testing​​
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May - June
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May 10, 9:00 - 11:00am
Navigating O'Dowd student and family welcome event. -
Athletic participation, please complete the online athletic registration form, by the end of June. Registration becomes available mid-May.
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June
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Final transcripts are due by the end of June. Go to the admissions portal to download and complete the Transcript Request Form. Send the form to your child’s current school.
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Scheduling for August family counseling appointments will open in early June. Appointments can be scheduled in your admissions portal.
July
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Tuition Reminder: 1st Payment Due in July. The person responsible for tuition payments should have received a welcome email from Blackbaud Tuition Management. If not, please first check your spam folder before emailing Nancy MacKinnon.
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July 1
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Deadline to upload your student’s California School Immunization Record to the admissions portal.
July 11 (date change)
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O’Dowd Online Bookstore Opens
August
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Summer Counseling Meetings for 9th Graders and Families (look for an email in May to schedule your counseling appointment)
August 6
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8:00am - 3:30pm, New Student Orientation Day 1, incl. transfers. (School Photos, Campus Tours, Community Building, Resource Fair) - Lunch Provided
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8:00 - 9:15am, Welcome Coffee and Donuts for Parents/Guardians
August 7
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10:00am - 3:30pm - New Student Orientation Day 2, incl. transfers. (Retreat, Community Building, Wellness Panel) - Lunch Provided
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4:00-6:00pm - Welcome BBQ for New Students and Families
August 8
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10-12 Grade Orientation and Pictures (incl. transfer students.)
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8:00am arrival - 10:00am dismissal - 10th Grade
10:00am arrival - 12:00pm dismissal - 11th Grade
12:00pm arrival - 2:00pm dismissal - 12th Grade
Wear O’Dowd polo for photos
August 11
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First Day of Classes
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Fall Sports Begin​
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Resources
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​Daily Needs
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Dress Code, See Student-Family Handbook »
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Back to School Guide (around mid-July)
Transportation
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SOUND ON! SOUND UP!
We have filled the Class of 2029 and transfer enrollment for 2025-26.
Questions, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@bishopodowd.org