Keeping it Local: Ocean Ranch Organics and Cate Dining

…Ranch. “It’s something that you can’t really put a price on,” Smith said. “Being able to see it go into the hands of a school – all of these kids…

Head of School’s Notebook: A Home for Inquiry

…darkroom, state-of-the-art computers, and high-end printers, students will be able to explore and express their creativity in endless ways. McIntosh Room: The historic McIntosh Room will take on a new…

This Week in Athletics

…from Davey Rissel ‘25, Barron Crayton ‘26, and Nico Huiner ‘25, all recovering fumbles, while Johnny Foster ‘25 and Oliver Charvel ‘26 intercepted key passes. With younger players getting valuable…

English Courses

…wrote. Spring trimester. Industry? Art? Technology? Popular culture? A consideration of American film might include history, cinematography, sound, editing, set design, special effects, acting, directing, production, distribution, merchandising, and more….

Head of School’s Notebook

…when I saw their parents in the news, my first thought was, “Oh that’s Sarah’s mom, or Whitney’s Dad,” before I considered their political party. This still informs how I…

Teaching Tidepools

Livestream

…2021’s Commencement Exercises. Below you will find downloadable programs for the Awards, Baccalaureate, and Commencement events. Recordings of the various events will be shared soon. For questions, please email communications@cate.org….

Inquiry in Human Development

…and employ the principles of S.P.A.R.K (Self-discipline, Persistence, Awareness, Responsibility, and Kindness) Communicate effectively. Understand healthy practices. Apply their strengths and strengthen their challenges as young adults. Cate teachers: Design…

Cate Surf Team Rides the Wave of Success in Recent Historic Contest

…el rollos (basically a barrel roll/corkscrew maneuver) blasting him into the lead. He never looked back. Yeah, surf jargon, blah blah cowabunga… Dumb. Well, if you made it this far,…

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Humanities Courses

…the diversity of human experience. You will engage with authentic, anchoring artifacts of literature, history, art, architecture, and religion drawn from the classical to early modern eras of Western civilization….

Embark on the path to the Mesa

…$51,675 for day students. We recognize tuition may be a challenge for some families and each year Cate offers $4,250,000 in need-based financial aid to 28% of the student body….

Events

…call: (805) 684-4127 x 217 Contra Costa H.S. Fair- H.S. Preview Day May 5, 2020 The Seven Hills School, Hunt Hall, 975 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598…

International Applicants

…(out of 9 IELTS). TOEFL: Visit TOEFL or call (877) 863-3546 or (609) 951-1100. Cate School code: 8529 IELTS: Visit IELTS USA or call (323) 255-2771. International Student Application Process…

Academic Advising & Support

Academic Services Every one of us learns differently. Intuitively, we all know that, but lots of recent research backs that up. And while every student at Cate is a high-performing…

For current Cate parents.

…stay connected and informed. If you have any questions about accessing your parent portal or SCOIR, please contact College Counseling Office Manager Sara Boardman at sara_boardman@cate.org or 805-684-4127 ext. 277….

Day Students

…10:10 Time for assembly– one of my favorite parts of the day. Three prefects run the show and there are always funny skits, important announcements, and birthdays to celebrate! 10:35…

Heartbreak on the Field: Cate Rams Fall Short to Canyon in CIF Playoff Thriller

…says Coach Shapiro. Stats: Elliott Murray Osborn : 3g, 1a Tres Davidson: 2g Tyler Martinez: 1a Johnny Foster: 1g, 1a Cody Mast: 3g Kristian Scurtis: 1a, 10gb Burak Yanar: 14…

Harvard Model UN Trip

By Tallulah Bates ’25 The Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) is among the oldest, largest, and one of the most international conferences of its kind, with student participation from over…

Dominant Team Effort Secures Impressive Victory

…us maintain possession and control the tempo of the game.” Stats: Tres Davidson: 1a Johnny Foster: 2g, 3a Quincy Thorne: 4g, 1a Cody Mast: 2g, 3a Elliott Murray Osborn: 3g…