Welcome Back Mailing 2012-2013

July 9, 2012 To: All JCCHS Students From: Mr. Hopper Re: Orientation schedule I hope all of you are enjoying your summer vacation. We are working hard to prepare for your return. I want to welcome all the new students to John Carroll Catholic High School. To the returning students, I want to say welcome back for another great year. Please observe the schedule on the reverse side of this letter for the first two days of orientation. Only freshmen and sophomores come on Monday, August 20, and only juniors and seniors come on Tuesday, August 21. The first full day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 22.

Please be sure to check our website at www.johncarrollhigh.com for the most current information regarding dress code, calendar dates, and other important facts. Required school supplies and materials will be discussed on the orientation days. Please be on the lookout for a separate letter detailing our cafeteria paperless payment system. For those of you who are interested in athletics, you may download all athletic forms through our school’s website. Remember, physicals are a yearly requirement for all athletes. Incoming freshmen must also provide evidence of vision and hearing screenings.

It is with great enthusiasm that I approach the new school year as your principal. I realize that there are many challenges ahead, but I am confident that if we are true to our mission, determined to succeed, and committed to our faith, we will play a vital role in your development as responsible young adults.

Sincerely,

Ben C. Hopper, Principal SPECIAL NOTE: The Sunshine Uniform salespeople will be on our campus Saturday, August 4, from noon until 3:00 PM. For those who have not taken care of buying the uniform shirts, this opportunity will allow you to pick up shirts in person. You will be able to try the shirts on if you desire. See the website www.sunshineuniforms.com for additional information.

JOHN CARROLL STUDENT ORIENTATION 2012-2013 Freshman – Sophomore Orientation - August 20 7:40 7:53 8:00

Teachers report to Chapel (room 100).

All students report to homeroom.

Homeroom begins.

8:15

Freshmen report to gym, and sophomores will be called by homerooms to the library for pictures.

9:30

Freshmen report to homerooms – Sophomores report to gym.

10:45

All students report to first hour classes.

10:50 – 11:05 11:10 – 11:25 11:30 – 11:45 11:50 – 12:05 12:10 – 12:25 12:30 – 12:45 12:50 – 1:05

First hour Second hour Third hour Fourth hour Fifth hour Sixth hour Seventh hour and announcements

Junior – Senior Orientation -- August 21 7:40 7:53 8:00

Teachers report to Chapel (room 100).

All students report to homeroom.

Homeroom begins.

8:15

Juniors report to gym, and seniors will be called by homerooms to the library for pictures.

9:30

Juniors report to homerooms – Seniors report to gym.

10:45

All students report to first hour classes.

10:50 – 11:05 11:10 – 11:25 11:30 – 11:45 11:50 – 12:05 12:10 – 12:25 12:30 – 12:45 12:50 – 1:05

First hour Second hour Third hour Fourth hour Fifth hour Sixth hour Seventh hour and announcements

PLEASE NOTE: The first full day of classes for all students is August 22.

The first bell rings each school day at 7:53 AM. School dress code is in effect for orientation days as well as for regular school days.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDERS 1.

Check the John Carroll High School website for the complete dress code explanation. Here is a brief summary: Shirts – must be the school-sold embroidered shirt, tucked in at all times.

Pants – Cotton twill Chino-style pants or shorts no more than 2½ inches above the knee, in navy or khaki. Belts are required for all pants or shorts with belt loops. No double stitching on seams or rivets on pockets and NO cargo pants. No skirts.

Shoes – Only dress shoes or athletic footwear may be worn.

Shoes must have heel attachment and closed toes.

No sandals, slippers, Sanuks, or Crocs of any type are permitted.

Hair -- No unconventional, bizarre, or eccentric hairstyles are permitted.

No unnatural hair coloring or partial head shaving permitted Male students’ hair must be neatly trimmed; length must not exceed the top of the collar (back), eyebrows (front), and earlobes (side) Jewelry – No excessive jewelry, males may not wear earrings, and females may wear only two earrings per ear Miscellaneous – no visible tattoos or body piercings are permitted

2.

Summer reading tests will be given the week of August 27th. There will be no review of the novels before the tests. Check the titles for each grade level.

The complete list is included in this mailing.

3.

If you are planning to dual enroll in American History at IRSC, you must have your test score printout with you to give to Mrs. Easom by August 1.

You may use ACT, SAT, or CPT (administered at IRSC) scores to qualify. You may certainly submit test scores before that date as well.

[Remember – you must have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative JCHS GPA in order to qualify as step one. This GPA may be found on your report card.]

4.

Please return the internet permission, the volunteer hours form, and the parent information update form in the enclosed return envelope by August 31.

5.

If you have outstanding obligations which are not met by August 17, your child will not receive a schedule for the 2012-2013 school year.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

Remember: Hair cuts and hair coloring must be in accordance with the dress code beginning on orientation days.

John Carroll Catholic High School 2012 – 2013 School Calendar August

9 Diocesan Abuse Training &Teachers New to Diocese/ PEC Orientation 13 Diocesan Professional Day 14 - 17 Preschool days for teachers 20 Orientation (9th & 10th grades) Early Dismissal – 1:05 p.m.

21 Orientation (11th & 12th grades) Early Dismissal – 1:05 p.m.

22 First full day of school

September

3 28

Labor Day – No School Teacher In-Service (12:15 dismissal)

October

19 22 23

End of 1st Quarter Teacher Workday – No School Begin 2nd Quarter

November

2 21-23

Teacher In-Service (12:!5 Dismissal) Thanksgiving Holidays – No School

December

January

18 Exams – Periods 1 & 2 – noon dismissal 19 Exams – Periods 3 & 4 – noon dismissal 20 Exams – Periods 5 & 6 – noon dismissal 21 Exam – Period 7 – 10 AM dismissal – end 2nd quarter 24- Jan. 4 Christmas Holidays – No School 7 8 21 27-Feb 2

Teacher Workday – No School Students return to school – Begin 3rd quarter Martin Luther King Day – No School Catholic Schools Week

February

18 19

Presidents’ Day – No School Diocesan Professional Day -- No School

March

21 22 25-29

End 3rd quarter Teacher Workday – No School Spring/Easter Break – No Classes

April

1 2

Easter Monday – No School Begin 4th quarter – All return to School

May

3 13-16 20 22 27 28 29 30 31

June

3-7

Teacher In-Service (12:15 Dismissal) Senior Exams – Regular School Days Baccalaureate Mass Graduation Memorial Day – No School Underclass Exams (1 & 2) Noon Dismissal Underclass Exams (3 & 4) Noon Dismissal Underclass Exam (5 & 6) – Noon Dismissal Underclass Exams (7) 10:00 a.m. Dismissal – Last Day of School Teacher Workdays 03/01/12

SUMMER READING 2012‐2013

Listed below are the Summer Reading Books for students entering grades nine through twelve for the 2012‐2013 school year. All students attending John Carroll will be required to take a test on the assigned novel the week of August 27th. This test grade will count toward the first nine weeks grade in English class.

Please note that the book is to be read over the summer; therefore, it will not be reviewed prior to the test. Once the test has been taken, there will be discussions and activities based on the novel.

These books can be found at a local bookstore or on the Internet. Please be sure to purchase the unabridged edition. If you have any questions, please contact Allison Siringo, English Department Chairperson, at (772) 464‐5200, or email her at siringo@johncarrollhigh.com.

Incoming Grade

Book

Author

9

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Mitch Albom

10

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

11

A Separate Peace

John Knowles

12

Dracula

Bram Stoker

12 AP (all three novels)

The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

John Carroll Catholic High School Computer & Internet Permission Form (No faxed forms will be accepted.)

Restrictions: 1. DO NOT ACCESS EMAIL ACCOUNTS & INSTANT MESSAGE except under direct supervision of a teacher.

2. DO NOT ACCESS INAPPROPRIATE SITES including but not limited to those dealing with violence, discriminatory groups, sexual content, pornography, weaponry, or treason.

3. DO NOT ACCESS COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ILLEGALLY OR PLAGIARIZE any material.

4. ONLY JCHS KEY DRIVES ARE PERMITTED. These will be sold for $10 through the media center.

5. DO NOT TAMPER with any COMPUTER, NETWORK, OR SYSTEM AREAS at any time.

6. DO NOT ACCESS ANY COMPUTER SETTINGS OR SCREENS on any computer.

7. DO NOT ACCESS ANY FOLDER other than your own.

8. DO NOT AT ANY TIME USE ANY TEACHER’S CLASSROOM COMPUTER. The JCHS computer use policies are outlined in detail in the student handbook.

Signing this form also signifies your agreement to abide by the JCHS computer policies in full.

I agree to abide by these restrictions when using any John Carroll Catholic High School computer.

I will use the computer in an ethical and moral way at all times and for educational purposes.

I release John Carroll Catholic High School, its teachers, and its administrators from any and all liability in regard to misuse of the computer or the Internet.

I agree to proper discipline procedures up to and including expulsion for improper use of any computer or the Internet at John Carroll Catholic High School.

I will not be allowed to use a computer or the Internet at John Carroll Catholic High School unless this form is signed by me and my parent or guardian.

Student Printed Name _____________________________

Grade level _______

Student Signature ____________________________ Date _______________ Parent or Guardian Printed Name ___________________________________ Day Phone _____________ Parent or Guardian Signature ______________________________________ Date _______________

Return this signed form to school by August 31, 2012.

John Carroll High School 2012-2013 Parent Volunteer Decision Sheet

VOLUNTEERING HELPS KEEP YOU CONNECTED.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to stay connected with John Carroll and your student.

We encourage every parent to get involved throughout the school year. Several volunteer opportunities are listed below, but you are welcome to propose other avenues for earning your hours. Please complete the following form, marking areas of interest, and return it to John Carroll by August 31st.

HOW MANY SERVICE HOURS DO YOU NEED?

If you pay for your son’s or daughter’s tuition twice a year, you are required to complete 5 service hours per year; if you pay tuition monthly, you must do 10 service hours per year. It is required that 5 of the volunteer hours be completed the first semester of school. If you pay your student’s tuition in full, you are not required to do service hours, although we strongly encourage you to get involved.

Parents will be responsible for recording their service hours online through a new portal that will utilize the same password system as MyStudentProgress. com. Information will be presented at Back to School Night regarding how to log information, check the status of your hours, etc.

For additional information or questions, please contact Jennifer Trefelner at JenniferTrefelner@johnCarrollHigh.com or visit www.JohnCarrollHigh.com.

PLEASE SUBMIT SERVICE HOURS ONLINE

Simply visit the JCHS website and find the link that says “Submit Service Hours Online.” Next, log in with your school ID and password. Once logged in, you will be able to submit new hours by clicking ADD VOLUNTEER HOURS, selecting the appropriate school year, and completing the necessary information.

You can also log in at any time to check the total service hours submitted to date rather than having to call the office to see if you are getting close to meeting your annual requirement. We hope you enjoy this new interactive feature and feel it will be a convenient service for parents.

Student Information (Please print legibly!): Student’s name:

Home phone #:

Mother/Guardian’s name:

Father/Guardian’s name:

Email address:

Email address:

Cell phone #:

Cell phone #:

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Please contact the coach you would like to volunteer with directly to make arrangements.

The coaches’ email addresses can be found on the school’s website.

CAFETERIA HELP Parent volunteers are needed to help in the cafeteria from 11:15am - 1:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Please contact Carol Daigle, Cafeteria Manager, directly at 772-464-5200, extension 129.

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Please mark an ‘X’ in the boxes next to desired categories: SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT Homecoming Football Game Celebration (Friday, October 5, 2012): Serve as chairman or co-chairman of the event Bring food/drinks to the Office of Institutional Advancement the week of the game Set up (5pm) and take down (10pm) the tents, tables, and chairs Help serve food at the game (6-10pm) Donate supplies (plates, forks, napkins, etc.)

Christmas Evergreen Sale (November 2012-December 2012): Serve as chairman or co-chairman of the sale Help organize sales and orders Coordinate delivery of items

Party with a Purpose (AKA: Annual Gala) (Saturday, February 2, 2013):

Serve as a Co-Chairman for the event Serve on one of the following committees: Planning: help to orchestrate and plan the event Decorating: acquire decorations, set up, take down Auction: acquire auction items Basket: assemble and decorate the auction baskets Help as needed to: Decorate for the event Work at the Gala by selling 50/50 tickets, being a live auction spotter, helping at check-out, etc Host a gift-gathering party. Invite family/ friends for a party and ask them to bring a basket or gift to be auctioned off at the gala.

Donate a complete basket (approx. $100 value) for the event (worth 5 hours). I will donate ______ completed baskets.

JCHS Annual Golf Tournament @ Gator Trace Country Club (Saturday, April 27, 2013): Serve as a co-chairman of the event Acquire door prizes (gift certificates, sports accessories, golf items, etc.)

Acquire raffle prizes (gift baskets, golf bags, golf clubs, jewelry, etc.)

Work at the event (sign-in table, drink station, selling raffle or 50/50 tickets) Set up for the tournament and help break down after the tournament

OFFICE/ CLERICAL/ SCHOOL SUPPORT School Mailings

Help label, stuff, and seal envelopes for mailings throughout the year; opportunities are sent via email throughout the year.

Make photocopies, assist with paperwork, coordinate volunteers, etc

Organize, crop, mat, and place articles and photos into scrapbooks (supplies are provided)

Take home and wash tablecloths, bed linens, extra uniforms, etc.

Share photos and videos from school sporting events, activities, shows, award ceremonies, etc with the office of I.A.

Assist in front office, Office of I.A., Athletic Office, Media Center, etc Maintain school scrapbooks

Assist in weekly laundering of office linens

Take photographs and videos of school events

Serve as a liaison between your parish and/ or a feeder school

Serve as a liaison between JCHS and a parish or feeder school: _____________________________________________________ PARENTS’ GUILD Help plan, coordinate, communicate, provide refreshments, volunteer during, or assist with events such as: Back to School Night, August 30, 2012 Open House, October 12, 2012 Grandparents’ Day, December 12, 2012 Junior Ring Ceremony: January 31, 2013 Freshman Orientation: February 24, 2013 Teacher Appreciation Celebration Week: April 29-May 3, 2013 Baccalaureate Reception, May 20, 2013 Project Graduation, May 22, 2013 OTHER WAYS YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY VOLUNTEERING Please list your ideas or suggestions: ____________________________________________________________

John Carroll High School 2012-2013 Parent Information Update Complete the following form and return to John Carroll

by August 31, 2012. Please use pen and print legibly.

Mother or Guardian’s Name: ________________________________ Father or Guardian’s Name: ________________________________ Marital Status: ________________________________ Students’ Names:

Grade Level: Cell #:

Email:

_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

Address(es) (Please list two if parents reside in different households & indicate which parent resides in each):

____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Family Email Addresses: Mother or Guardian’s:

_______________________________________________________

Father or Guardian’s:

_______________________________________________________

Other:

_______________________________________________________

Family Phone Numbers: Mother or Guardian’s Cell:

_______________________________________________________

Father or Guardian’s Cell:

_______________________________________________________

Home and Other:

_______________________________________________________

Parent (or Guardian’s) Information Mother’s Name:

______________________________ Father’s Name: ______________________________

Employer: ______________________________

Employer: ______________________________

Job Title: ______________________________

Job Title: ______________________________

Work phone: ______________________________

Work phone: ______________________________

Work Address:

______________________________

Work Address: ______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

Grandparents’ Information

(To be used for invitations to our Grandparents’ Day)

Names: ______________________________

Names: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

______________________________

Email: ______________________________

______________________________

Address: ______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________

Email: Address:

Emergency Contacts (has permission to pick up student): Name: __________________________________

Name: __________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Address: __________________________________

Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

Relation: __________________________________

Relation: __________________________________

Please check this box if you do NOT allow JCHS to include your name, student’s name, home address, email addresses, and telephone number in the Parents’ Guild School Directory.

Parent/ Guardian Signature:

Date: