ALL PLACEMENT TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 29TH
Students who were unable to make the April 18th testing date should have already rescheduled their placement tests. Rescheduling information was sent via email with all placement test information. If you have any questions about placement testing or rescheduling, please see our FAQs or email admissions@mitty.com. Students who have not completed all testing by April 29th will be placed in entry-level college preparatory courses. The April deadline is essential as it allows us to set appropriate course section numbers for the coming school year.
Course Placement Lists
All incoming freshmen will receive course placement lists in May. If, after parents receive the placement notifications, they have questions regarding course placement, please contact the appropriate department chair. Contact information will be provided with the course lists. Please wait until you receive the course list to contact anyone about student placement.
Additionally, AMHS counselors will be available during the month of May to discuss freshman course placement with parents and students. Information about your student's assigned counselor will be included in the May mailing.
Class of 2030 Welcome Night DONE
JOIN US ON CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH AT 6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you at Welcome Night on Wednesday, April 29th. This special night has been designed to welcome our newest Monarchs and their families to our community. Plan to arrive early, as parking can be challenging. Parents will meet in the center of campus, and students will meet in Fien Gymnasium. Students should wear their class t-shirts, which they should have received in the mail. If you do not receive one by Friday, April 24th, please email admissions@mitty.com. The evening will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and conclude by 8 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.
In order to build community, we would encourage families to host or attend Neighborhood Get Togethers. You can find more information about these events in this newsletter.
Summer Reading is Coming!
A critical component of your high school career is the school's program of summer reading. Prior to each of your four years at Mitty, you are assigned one or more books to read during the summer break, before the start of classes. You received an email from the Admissions Office containing information about your English placement and directing you to the Summer Reading selections you will read this coming summer. Please make sure you are checking your Mitty Monarch email.
Make it a Mitty Summer!
Begin your Monarch experience this summer on the Archbishop Mitty campus! Meet our faculty and coaches by enrolling in a variety of enrichment and athletic camps. The Summer Program at Archbishop Mitty also offers distinct enrichment classes reserved exclusively for Class of 2030 AMHS students. These opportunities include classes that give students the chance to develop life skillsand/or fulfill all required service learning hours. Lots of fun and new adventures await our newest Monarchs this summer. For more information and to register online visit the Summer Program web page, or give us a call (408) 342-4200.
Academic Resources Coordination
If your incoming freshman has documented learning differences or diagnoses, they may qualify for additional support through the ARC Program at Archbishop Mitty High School. The Academic Resources Coordinator works with the counselors, teachers, and outside professionals to coordinate accommodations that may be needed and that can be reasonably accommodated at AMHS.
Archbishop Mitty offers the following accommodations, depending on the diagnosis: extended time on quizzes, tests, finals, and writing assignments, preferential seating, use of a 4-function calculator, use of iPad for writing assessments, use of audiobooks, and permission to record or use a peer note-taker in lecture classes. If your student qualifies for accommodations or if you have any questions about the program, please contact the Coordinator of the ARC Program, Mrs. Bea Scott, at bscott@mitty.com.
Back by Popular Demand! Freshman Neighborhood Get Togethers
Over the years, it has become a tradition for AMHS families to sponsor Neighborhood Get Togethers. These range from cookies and lemonade at a local park to potluck gatherings in backyards and everything in between. Think about hosting one in your area. To learn more, stop by the Parent Involvement table during Welcome Night. If you would be willing to host a Neighborhood Get Together please fill out this form by May 1st to receive more information. Just one more way to bring the Class of 2030 together as Monarchs!
A Special Welcome to the Class of 2030 Moms
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 26th, when we will host a special welcome luncheon for the mothers of the Class of 2030. More information and an invitation will follow in the coming weeks. This event is a great way to meet new friends or to reconnect with some great longtime friends. Be sure to join us as we kick off your next four years in the Mitty community.
Want to Participate in Athletics?
TRYOUT FORMS AND INFORMATION
In order to try out for an Archbishop Mitty athletic team for the 2026-2027 school year, students are required to have a yearly physical, as well as complete all sections in Magnus Health and upload a completed Physician Clearance form into Magnus Health. A medical doctor (MD, DO, NP, or PA) must complete the required Archbishop Mitty Physician Clearance Form. Incoming freshmen parents will receive an email on April 15th from Magnus Health with their login credentials. Once you have access to Magnus Health, please complete all sections and upload a completed Physician Clearance form at least one week prior to tryouts.
FIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS IN THE FALL:
Tryouts for freshman football begin on Monday, August 3rd; tryouts for all other fall sports begin on Friday, August 7th (please know that some fall teams will start at a later date). Please view the Frequently Asked Questions section of the athletics website for additional information.
Campus Ministry News
SERVICE LEARNING HOURS FOR FRESHMEN
Get Started Early on Your Service Learning Hours!
Mitty's Service Learning Program provides students the opportunity to witness their commitment to Christian values through service to the wider community. Students are required to complete annually a minimum of 20 hours of service which can begin logging hours after June 1. Please click here for Service Learning questions. In the Fall, freshman religion teachers will show you how to use our tracking program, Mobile Serve. Service must be performed in-person, at a non-profit, cannot be a fundraising effort and cannot be politically affiliated. Any questions about the Service Learning Program can be directed to the Service Learning Coordinator, Shannon McLeod.
Rising Freshmen looking for summer service opportunities might want to explore a Mitty Summer Program called Faith in Action.
RETREAT REGISTRATION
The retreat program at Mitty is an essential part of the communal and spiritual experience at Archbishop Mitty. Through participating in a retreat, students are able to deepen their personal spirituality as well as their friendships with classmates. Retreats for freshmen will open in August. Retreats do fill up quickly so sign up early. To register for a retreat you can visit our retreat website. For more information, please contact Campus Ministry Associate, Mr. Bill Kroenung.
CORNERSTONE YOUTH GROUP
Cornerstone is a program that combines both youth group faith experiences and service learning in a supportive community. Once a week for eight weeks, participants will meet and either go to a service location in the San Jose area to complete service learning or they will stay on campus to participate in a youth group gathering. Youth group gatherings will be a mixture of prayer, fun community building activities, small group sharing, and discussion of important issues. Visit the Cornerstone website to learn more. Registration will open in August. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Ekman.
ADULT SPIRITUALITY
Archbishop Mitty's Adult Spirituality Program is a Campus Ministry offering that aims to support parents in their faith journey. To that end, Campus Ministry provides a variety of opportunities each year to parents and community members to engage in rich conversations, prayer experiences, and spiritual growth opportunities throughout the year. Offerings will typically be advertised through the weekly newsletter and Campus Ministry social media outlets.
2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Auditions
Keep your eye on the summer update and our Performing Arts Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more information on our upcoming 2026-27 Performing Arts Season including show titles, performance dates and how to audition. If you have any questions, contact our Performing Arts Manager, Gillian Ortega, at gortega@mitty.com. Stay tuned!
Summer Musical Camp - Disney's Dare to Dream JR.
Step into the world of Walt Disney Imagineering with a brand-new musical revue, Dare to Dream JR! Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. Come work with AMHS Performing Arts faculty and perform in a theme park style musical revue in only two weeks of rehearsal. The fun begins Monday, June 15th and ends with an hour-long performance on Wednesday, July 1st at 11:00 AM in the Kinkade Center for the Arts. Camp is directed by Doug Santana, Director of Performing Arts. Sign up today!
Freshman Orientation and Freshman Parent Night
The first official day of school for the freshman class is Wednesday, August 12th. Freshman Orientation is a two-day event (August 12th and 13th) that concludes on the evening of August 13th with a meal for parents and incoming students and a parent orientation meeting. More information about times and requirements for the days will be included in the Summer Update newsletter. Please make sure that you plan your summer vacations accordingly, as Freshman Orientation is a critically important start to your student's time here at Archbishop Mitty and attendance is required. We can't wait to officially welcome you as our newest Monarchs!
Speech and Debate Auditions
What do Oprah Winfrey, Idina Menzel, Brad Pitt, Paul Rudd, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Zac Efron, Chadwick Boseman, and Josh Gad have in common? They all did Speech and Debate in high school. Whether you're interested in competitive acting, persuasive speaking, or argumentative debate, there is an event for you. To learn more about all 17 events Speech and Debate has to offer, check out this short video our students made. Incoming freshmen must submit their audition form and videos by Tuesday, May 5. For more information on the audition process, please visit mittysd.com/join. Also, check out our one week Debate Summer Camp. We look forward to hearing from you!
AMHS Robotics Team
The Archbishop Mitty High School robotics team is FRC Team 1351, and we are nicknamed "TKO" for Tenacity, Knowledge, and Opportunity. To find out more information about the team and sign-up for our mailing list, please visit our website amhsrobotics.com/. Click the sign-up button on the homepage and fill out the form to be added to our list of interested freshmen and to get notified when applications for the team open in the fall.
Looking for STEM camps this summer? In our summer robotics program, you will develop skills in engineering, problem-solving, mechanical design, electronics, and robot controls programming, which you will use to complete a variety of exciting and competitive challenges with your classmates. Be sure to sign up for summer robotics camps at mitty.com/summer.
Dean's Office Reminders
CALENDARING THE FRESHMAN YEAR
As you plan for your student's transition to Archbishop Mitty High School, it is important to consult the school calendar before you schedule appointments and trips. This avoids unnecessary absences and allows students to stay on track academically. Here is a list of dates that you may find helpful in planning the upcoming school year:
• August 12th and 13th — Freshman Orientation • August 18th — First Day of School for All Classes • November 25th, 26th, & 27th — Thanksgiving Holiday • December 16th, 17th, & 18th — Final Exams • December 19th - January 5th — Christmas Holiday • January 6th — First Day of Second Semester • March 26th - April 2nd — Easter Break • May 24th, 25th, & 26th — Final Exams
Families are reminded to consult the calendar here for up-to-date schedules and student holidays, including the mandatory Freshman Orientation. Additionally, please note that final exams occur both in December and May of each school year and may not be rescheduled. Family trips or other obligations will need to be scheduled around these very important dates. All parents and students are expected to read over our Attendance Policy prior to the start of school. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Attendance Office at (408) 342-4211.
CAMPUS ACCESS AND DAILY OPERATIONS
As we begin the school year, we remind all families that our campus remains closed to visitors until 2:40 PM. If arriving on campus to meet with a teacher or counselor, please check in at the front desk located in the foyer. If your student needs to leave school early for a medical appointment, please call the Attendance Office at (408) 342-4211 in advance.
DRESS CODE
All incoming freshman families should read over the School Dress Code found on our website in order to prepare for the upcoming school year. Freshman Orientation is the start of the school year for our incoming class, and thus, all students should be adhering to the dress code policy any time they are on campus or attending a school event, including coming to campus for their school ID and yearbook photo. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our dress code, please email the Dean of Students, Lauren Bevilacqua, lbevilacqua@mitty.com, for further details.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program strives to make Archbishop Mitty High School a welcoming and inclusive place of belonging. Students are invited to visit the DEI Office during their off periods.
Set up of FACTS Tuition Account to be Completed by April 30, 2026
Parents should have received an email from FACTS to set up their student's tuition account on April 10, 2026. As a reminder, the FACTS tuition account must be completed by April 30, 2026. All families are required to have a FACTS tuition account. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jill Messer at tuition@mitty.com. If you have a returning student, the Business office will add your incoming student to your existing FACTS account, and no further action is necessary.
Counseling
MONARCH PREP
Monarch Prep is a week-long class that offers new incoming 9th-grade Archbishop Mitty students the opportunity to learn about our campus community and to meet some of their new classmates as they engage in activities, discussions, and other experiences to help them become empowered. This class aims to address the academic, communication, social, and personal skills to support students in thriving independently in high school and feeling confident and comfortable on day one at Archbishop Mitty. Registration coming soon!
Immunization Records and Magnus Health
RECORDS MUST BE UPLOADED BY JULY 1ST
Archbishop Mitty uses Magnus Health to securely store and manage health information. Families must upload all immunization records to Magnus Health by families no later than July 1, 2026.
We recommend families submit records as soon as possible in case an appointment with a pediatrician is necessary. Returning families can access their Magnus Health account through the Parent Portal. New families should have received an email from Magnus Health allowing you to create an account. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. Students cannot attend Freshman Orientation without all immunizations uploaded to Magnus Health.
Advancement Information
Welcome to Archbishop Mitty! The AMHS community has a strong foundation of philanthropy, and all of us benefit greatly when the community comes together to fund special projects and to make an Archbishop Mitty education possible for more families.
The Advancement Office manages the fundraising and public relations efforts of AMHS. Volunteer efforts in support of school programs are also coordinated through Advancement; and Archbishop Mitty is enhanced by vibrant programs of parent volunteerism.
The Archbishop Mitty Parent Association (AMPA)--of which every Archbishop Mitty parent is a member--works closely with Advancement staff in building the parent community through social events and service opportunities. You'll hear more about how you can become involved next year in AMPA activities in the upcoming summer.
We look forward to meeting you at Welcome Night on April 29th
Thursday, August 13, 2026: New Parent Night (Freshman Orientation concludes with a meal for the parents and the incoming students, followed by an information session for all)
Friday, August 28, 2026: AMPA Tailgate prior to Varsity Football game at Foothill College
Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Annual Book Review Luncheon
Friday, October 30, 2026: Night Football on campus at Archbishop Mitty High School
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Black & Gold Gala
Once the 2026-27 school year commences, please read the weekly Parent Newsletter for updates and announcements.
Get Your Mitty Gear!
• Online: Visit the Lion's Den to have apparel and accessories shipped to your door. • In-Person: Join us for on-site shopping during the Class of 2030 Welcome Night.
ARCHBISHOP MITTY HIGH SCHOOL
5000 Mitty Avenue, San Jose, California 95129. Phone: 408-252-6610
For additional information visit mitty.com
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