The Cate Way

…stay for more than five years. Many of them have become full-time employees and faculty (Laura Moore, KC Collins, Jesse Morrison, Erik Hansen, Jorge Reynoso to name a few). We…

This Week in Athletics

…surfing, girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, and girls’ water polo, our fall sports, including football, tennis, and cross country, march into the playoffs, promising thrilling moments ahead. Cate Rams Water…

Cate’s 104th Commencement

…honored speaker. Cate’s Class of 2017 will matriculate to leading colleges and universities around the country and the world. These include: Bowdoin, Case Western, Harvard, Middlebury, Pomona Princeton, Rice, Stanford,…

Dive Into Your Mesa Experience

…offer. Moderator: Kyle Mason Cate Faculty: Lydian Blossom ’07, John Knecht, Joy Doyle Student Participants: Alex Kim ’20, Dylan MacFarlane ‘20, Frankie Nieman ‘21, Brenda Martinez Ruiz ‘21, Natasha Weiss…

Servons Speaker Series

…or classmate, often a senior. Many younger students find inspiration and insight from their older peers. The talks are for sharing stories and reflection, always followed by cookies and milk….

Life at Cate Philosophy

…and about 42% students of color. As part of our small, tight-knit student body, you’ll become close friends with kids who come from radically different places, both geographically and socioeconomically….

Orchestra

Orchestra If you play string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments then you will find a chair in the orchestra. Orchestra is a performance-based course/group that plays from a unique repertoire….

Chorale and Camerata

Chorale/Camerata Not everyone can play a musical instrument, but everyone has a voice. And when that voice is raised in song – particularly in a choral setting – it can…

Head of School’s Notebook: First and Forever

…sports, music, language, art, fencing, chess, speech and debate, and more, the new class of Cate Rams are sure to chart their own distinct path.. The following conclusion to the…

Grading for Equity

…the “why, what, and how” of equitable grading. Feldman states that “equitable grading is a research-based practice of reporting only a student’s understanding of the course content (standards). Compared to…

New Inquiry Collaborative Fosters Community and Curiosity

…students,” said LaMontagne. Aceves, a Santa Barbara native, is equally committed to shaping the CoLab into an inclusive, engaging space. With expertise in community engagement, she emphasized collaboration in building…

Desi Student Union Celebrates Holi

…in Los Angeles. The workshop, filled with energetic music, movement, and celebration, brought the spirit of Holi to campus. Open to the entire school community, the event drew over 150…

Desi Student Union Celebrates Holi

…in Los Angeles. The workshop, filled with energetic music, movement, and celebration, brought the spirit of Holi to campus. Open to the entire school community, the event drew over 150…

English

…(Class of ’03), and Daniel (born in 2003). English Teacher 805-684-4127 tracey_calhoun@cate.org BA, Ithaca College M.Ed., UCLA Appointed: 2017 Tracey studied English and anthropology at Ithaca College, and spent a…

Heart and Effort: Cate Closes CIF Playoff Season Battling

Image by Katie Senior Farewell and Resilient Team Spirit Cate 12 9 14 9 – 44 Calvary Chapel 18 25 19 11 – 73 Cate (11-7) closes out their season…

Cate GVS Triumphs 4-2 Against Bishop Diego HS

…Jeeyou Jung ’25 (1) Assists: Nika Iverson ’26, Addie Bracher ’25 Goals: Precious Adjei ’27, Josie Frazer ’24 (3 ) There are a few good stories to tell about today’s…

Balanced Scoring and Tenacious Defense Lead Cate Girls Basketball

…a full-court press that led to a 20-point first quarter! Cate got balanced scoring from Sania Edwards ’25, Sam Jimenez ’25, Sophia Ospina ’25, and Ada Hansen ’24 to take…

Cate’s Soccer Dominates Home Opener 3-0

…unfortunately went wide. We’ll begin league play next Tuesday (12/5) when we travel to Bishop Diego. Big thank you to all of you who supported us today. Until next time………..

Science

…weekends at the beach relaxing, reading, swimming, surfing, and exploring. Science Teacher Cook House West Dorm Parent 805-684-4127 x140 beth_caylor@cate.org BS, University of Virginia MS, Indiana University MS, College of…

Confidentiality