dream big.
HELLO
Prospective Patriot!
What Will Being a PATRIOT Mean to You? In the ever-changing world of education, The John Carroll School is poised to help you achieve your dreams, whatever they may be! You may want to audition for a stage production, write for the school paper, try your skill at ceramics, learn sports broadcasting or CAD. You may wish to explore Artificial Intelligence, Robotics or Computer Science. Becoming a Peer Minister or deepening your faith in God may be what you seek in high school. Perhaps you want to grow as an athlete or try a new sport. Whatever your interest may be – one interest or many -- we have a class or extracurricular activity to help you develop it! For over 50 years, we have been a leader in innovative Catholic education. Rooted in faith, we foster leaders of strong moral courage. By investing in technology, John Carroll creates a culture of learning that is adaptable to each student and any situation. Our highly qualified and trained faculty knows that every student learns differently and strives to create an environment—virtual or in person—where each student is known and valued. Our community is here to support you through your Patriot journey. In addition to the network of classmates, teammates, castmates and fellow students, you can rely on faculty, staff, administration, moderators and coaches as well as other Patriot families to help you navigate the transition to and through high school. The John Carroll School is here to help you map out the future that is right for you and provide you with the foundation to achieve it. We look forward to supporting you as you discover who you are and what being a Patriot will mean to you! Sincerely,
Steve DiBiagio, President
Tom Durkin, Principal
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1960
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September 9, 1964 - The John Carroll School opened to 202 freshmen, under the leadership of Principal Reverend Raymond Wanner.
Cardinal Lawrence Shehan made the decision to build an Archdiocesan Catholic High School on Wagner Farm in Bel Air.
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1970 ’71
1980 The John Carroll School becomes an independent, Catholic school, operated by its own elected Board of Trustees and Rev. Charles K. Reipe as its first President.
Twelve new classrooms are added to the Academic Wing
JC Fast Facts
Our Campus
72
acre campus
students approximately
The only coeducational, independent Catholic high school in northeastern Maryland.
700
athletics
29
students enrolled from 52 zip codes and 13 different countries. Average class size: 19
faculty & staff
fun and competitive athletic programs for boys and girls in the MIAA and IAAM “A” and “B” conferences. 82% of students participate in athletics. 22% of class of 2020 committed to play sports in college.
117 employees
Academics
50+
AP and Honors courses. Class of 2020 attends 83 different colleges in 25 different states.
Mission & Ministry
23 are alumni. 72%
16,954
of employees have an advanced degree. The average tenure among faculty is 16 years
hours in service from the Class of 2020. 60 hours of service required by all students. Service trips to Appalachia, Haiti, Dominican Republic and more.
’17 The Lower Gym and Brown Room, a multi-purpose space, are added to the main building
The Fine Arts Wing is completed in 2000, adding seven new rooms for instruction, studio work and display as well as an art gallery
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2010
2000 ’00
’06
The John Carroll School begins the 1:1 tablet computer program, advancing its STEM curriculum
1st Catholic high school in Maryland approved by the College Board to offer the AP Capstone. The Girls Who Code Club moderated by Ms. Kim Cadle and STEAM Coordinator Mr. Mike Monaghan
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NEW Innovation Center, home to our Computing + STEAM Academies, is completed.
2020 ’19
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CHART YOUR PATH TO
Academic Success
Class Size 19:1
Honor Societies
The outcomes are undeniable, with recent graduating classes
At John Carroll, students who excel academically are
amassing millions of dollars in academic scholarships and
recognized with the opportunity to join various honor
boasting a 94% acceptance rate to their first-choice college.
societies, make new friends and get involved. Membership empowers Patriots to develop skills and experience
Course Selections Choose from courses in English, World Languages, Math, Science, Social Studies and Religion. A variety of levels are available, including dozens of Honors and AP courses, so each student can be placed where he or she will thrive.
in leadership, character, community service, networking and good citizenship. • National Honor Society • World Languages Honor Societies • FRENCH Honor Society • GERMAN Honor Society
Advisory 11:1
• SPANISH Honor Society • Archbishop John Carroll Service Honor Society
Every student at John Carroll is part of an Advisory group of 10 to 12 students from all grade levels. The group meets with the same faculty or staff advisor 7 out of 8 days in the cycle. The main goal of Advisory is to help form the family
• National Honor Society for Dance Arts – JCS Chapter • Music Honor Society (Tri-M) • National Art Honor Society
atmosphere so that students have an adult advocate and friends and support from every grade level.
AP Capstone
Diplomas with Distinction:
John Carroll was approved to offer the AP Capstone
FINE ARTS: The Fine Arts Diploma with Distinction (FADD)
Diploma Program starting in the Fall of 2018–the first
recognizes the accomplishments of students who make
Catholic School in the state to earn this right from the
a commitment to pursuing the Fine Arts throughout their
College Board. The AP Capstone Diploma Program is a
high school experience.
uniquely distinguished opportunity for our best and brightest Patriots to participate in one of the most rigorous academic programs available. By participating in the AP Capstone Diploma Program, the students will take six AP courses.
SCIENCE: Highly motivated science students are eligible to apply for the Diploma with Distinction in Science. These students must choose a science-related Senior Project, and STEAM students are also eligible to earn this special diploma.
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WELCOME TO
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College Counseling
College of the Holy Cross Colorado MouĂĽntain College Community College of Baltimore Co. Delaware Valley University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University Elizabethtown College Elon University Flagler College-St Augustine Florida Atlantic University Florida State University Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Frostburg State University Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Gettysburg College Hampton University Harford Community College
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McDaniel College Millersville University of Pennsylvania Mississippi State University Missouri State University Moore College of Art and Design Morgan State University Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University North Carolina A & T State University Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University Pace University-New York Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute-Main Purdue University-Main Queens University of Charlotte Radford University Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The College Counseling Program at The John Carroll School
COLLEGE REP VISITS:
is designed to assist students through the college search and
Each fall representatives from different colleges and
application process. Although the college admission process
universities visit John Carroll to present information about
is often perceived to be highly stressful and daunting, our
their school and meet with our students. The reps are often
belief is that through proper education, self-knowledge, and
the admissions counselor that will be reviewing your applica-
access to our professional resources, the stress will be allevi-
tion to their institution. These visits are open to both juniors
ated, and our students can take ownership of the process.
and seniors, and you can attend up to 6 visits each year.
While each student will have a School Counselor to help them with academic and personal issues, they will also be working with their College Counselor whose sole objective is to work with the students during their college search and application process.
THE COLLEGE CENTER: The College Center at John Carroll is a resource room for students in all grade levels to complete college research. Every college-search related item they need is at their fingertips!
COLLEGE FAIRS:
All students take a College Planning course their junior and
John Carroll has a college fair in the spring semester for
senior years. College Counselors meet with families of juniors
sophomores and juniors. We bring in schools from all over the
and seniors and hold College Information nights for parents.
nation to meet with and inform our students about colleges and universities.
colleges to which the class of 2020 was accepted Rhode Island School of Design Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Joseph’s University Saint Vincent College Salisbury University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Shenandoah University Shepherd University Southern Methodist University Southern Utah University St. John’s University St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stetson University Stevenson University Susquehanna University Syracuse University
Temple University Texas A&M University The Citadel The New School - All Divisions The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee-Knoxville The University of the Arts Towson University Tufts University Tulane University of Louisiana United States Military Academy University of Alabama in Huntsville University of California, San Diego University of California-Davis University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Colorado, Boulder University of Connecticut
University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Florida University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Illinois at Urbana University of Iowa University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Lynchburg University of Maine University of Mary Washington University of Maryland-Baltimore Co. University of Maryland-College Park University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Nebraska at Omaha University of North Carolina, Wilmington University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester
University of San Francisco University of South Carolina, Columbia University of Southern California University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington, Seattle Ursinus College Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Washington & Jefferson College Washington and Lee University Washington College Washington University in St. Louis West Chester University of PA West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan College Whittier College Widener University York College of Pennsylvania
Meet the College Counselors! MRS. KELLY SMITH
MRS. CARRIE SIEMSEN
Mrs. Smith has been a College Counselor at John Carroll for five years. Previously, she spent 9 years working in undergraduate admissions at two Maryland state schools, UMBC and Towson.
Mrs. Siemsen has been a School Counselor for the past 20 years and has been at John Carroll for 13 years.
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FIND THE RIGHT SIGNATURE PROGRAM
for You
“STEAM has allowed me to indulge in my interests and abilities and will provide many opportunities to pursue my dreams in the future, both during my time at John Carroll and beyond.” - Olivia Chesla ’23
Academics at John Carroll are as unique as you are. Check out our signature programs to see if one is right for you! Looking for an edge to get into college?
Want a path to a lucrative career in STEAM?
Archbishop John Carroll Scholarship Program/AP Capstone
STEAM Academy
John Carroll is the first Catholic high school in the
display a strong interest and aptitude for science and/
state of Maryland approved by the College Board
or mathematics and offering course choices including
to offer its AP Capstone Diploma Program. This
Robotics, Architecture and Marine Biology. The Academy
curriculum challenges scholarship recipients to
supports real-world experience and independent
take two year-long AP classes, AP Seminar and AP
exploration by requiring internships or job shadowing
Research, plus four additional AP courses of their
and a STEAM-related Senior Project. (By invitation only)
Designed to encourage and inspire students who
choice. (By invitation only for students who score a composite of 90 or higher on the HSPT)
Special Diploma Distinctions Didn’t score a 90 or higher on the HSPT? By maintaining an excellent GPA and meeting other criteria you can still earn a prestigious diploma distinction in Fine Arts and/or Science.
Interested in Computer science? Computing Academy Program The Computer Science Department, located in our new Innovation Center, provides students the opportunity to develop 21st century skills in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence with Data Analytics, Java Programming, and two Advanced Placement Computer Science classes.
Need a little extra help for learning differences? St. Joseph Program Since 1990, the St. Joseph Program has supported
Using state of the art equipment, students will garner knowledge and skills that will accelerate our Patriots through an IT world with infinite opportunities. Course offerings in the Computer Science Department include: AP Computer Science A
students with documented learning differences.
AP Computer Science Principles
Classes are limited to 10 students and participants
Java Programming
receive tutoring and assistance developing customized strategies to improve skills in organization, note-taking, researching, writing,
Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence with Data Analytics
test-taking and more.
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DISCOVER OUR GLOBAL STORIES
International Program
The John Carroll School has a well-established international student program that supports and furthers our mission to develop students who will embrace opportunities and excel as leaders in the global society.
UK
countries represented at jc
Italy Bermuda
Turkey
South Korea
China
Domincan Republic Liberia
Vietnam Kenya
CELEBRATE OUR FAITH-BASED
community
The John Carroll School is rooted in a rich Catholic heritage.
Mass is celebrated every Wednesday in our chapel. Some
We pride ourselves on our ecumenical spirit, showing respect
classes attend together, or if students have a free mod, they
and appreciation for other faith traditions represented in John
are welcomed to join. JC also celebrates Mass for major
Carroll’s diverse community.
holidays as a whole school, together in the gym.
We see the results of these efforts every day - in students
The chapel is always open for reflection during the day.
who are respectful, compassionate and focused on becoming true servant leaders.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH
JC Arts
Performing Arts Whether you enter our auditorium with years of experience or are setting foot on the stage for the very first time, John Carroll’s thriving Dramatic Arts program is designed for all students with a passion for theatre. Many well-prepared JC students have gone on to study musical theatre, vocal performance, acting and film at prestigious colleges and universities including UCLA, NYU, The Pratt Institute and Savannah College of Arts and Design and to receive professional opportunities with Broadway productions as well as other professional and regional theatre companies.
College Preparatory Dance Program Intended for the serious dancer, the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program offers a four-year college preparatory dance program as part of the school curriculum. Classes are held five days a week and include Ballet, Modern and Contemporary Dance Technique. Dance Seminar is also offered, exposing dancers to studies in Dance Science, History and Composition. Each class is graded, holds academic credit, and is included in tuition for John Carroll students. Dancers perform in two concerts per year, as well as attend select off-campus events.
Music Program At The John Carroll School, we aim to help students develop their unique musical potential, to provide abundant and diverse opportunities for group and individualized music learning, and to cultivate a safe, respectful, inter-culturally responsive, and stimulating environment that supports student development. • AP Music Theory
• Concert Band
• Bella Voce
• Jazz Band
• Patriettes
• Orchestra
• Chorus
• Percussion Ensemble • Rock Band
Visual Arts Delve into a rich curriculum that offers a depth and breadth of learning unmatched by other area arts programs. Be part of a culture of creative thinking, learning, visual production and appreciation of artistic achievements of people from different cultures and times. Test the boundaries of the ordinary through both traditional studio classes and technology-based computer classes. A myriad of courses, from AP Studio to Architecture, will broaden the horizons of budding artists as they begin to design their future.
Literary Arts For students with a penchant for writing, photography or graphic design, JC’s Literary Arts program has garnered national and international recognition with an extensive list of awards.
• The Patriot-Student Newspaper: The Patriot is the student-run newspaper of The John Carroll School. It is a print and online publication that is produced throughout the school year. The Patriot encourages staff members to develop professional skills in graphic design, web design, writing and editing stories, producing pictures and video, and more. The Patriot and its individual staff members have received numerous national and international awards for the online and print editions.
• Pacificus-Yearbook: Students producing the annual publication under guidance and instruction of the moderator will learn layout, design, and computer desktop publishing. One credit in Fine Arts will be given to those students who have successfully produced the
yearbook, met all deadlines, acquired the necessary training and skills, participated in staff meetings, and have exhibited a spirit of cooperation, encouragement, and support to their fellow staff members. The yearbook will be produced during class as well as on free time.
• Pinnacle-Student Literary Magazine: The Pinnacle is the literary arts magazine of The John Carroll School. Students are encouraged throughout the year to submit work in the areas of poetry, prose, photography, and art. Staff members gain valuable experience in editing, graphic design and cooperation. Each year the staff holds a summer contest to encourage and reward creativity. The magazine in recent years has been recognized with a First-Place rating by the Scholastic Press Association.
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BE A PART OF A
John Carroll Athletics strives to develop strong sports teams by helping student-athletes achieve their highest potential. While competition on the fields and courts is important, we use our athletics to also teach life lessons and develop character traits that will prepare our student-athletes for success in life beyond sports. At John Carroll, sports foster an environment that allows each student-athlete to cultivate a strong sense of self, build strong, authentic relationships, and develop the values of accountability, leadership, reliability, loyalty, and a strong work ethic. We encourage our student-athletes to strive for daily improvement, focus on what is within their control and become part of something bigger than themselves. Photo courtesy of Eileen Earnest P ’20, ’22
Winning Tradition
“As a freshman, I really got to experience what a basketball family was like. We preach staying ‘Tough & Together’ both on and off the court.” - Tyson Commander ’22
22% of most recent 82% of students 50+ Sports teams graduating class committed to play collegiate sports
participate in athletics
in the MIAA and IAAM “A” and “B” Conferences
JC Athletics Foundational Values 1. Strong Relationships – We will focus on developing an environment where student-athletes know they can rely on one another and on their coaches. Every studentathlete should feel that he or she is known and valued by coaches and teammates regardless of playing time or game statistics. The environment of each team should be built around care for one another both on and off the field/court.
2. Development – We will focus on daily and weekly improvement by being process-oriented and allowing opportunities for purposeful practice. Our aim is to help each student-athlete maximize his/her potential. We will do this by setting individual and team goals and being organized and progressive in the process and sequence of instruction and development. We will encourage student-athletes to step outside of their comfort zones and risk making mistakes during practice and training.
3. Accountability – We will hold student-athletes to a high standard of effort and conduct and insist that things are done the right way. In the process, we understand the we will need to show patience as we guide teenagers to learn from their mistakes and strive to live up to the high expectations that we have for them. These high expectations apply to the student-athletes’ work on the fields and courts, as well as in the classroom and community. We expect each student-athlete to be an upstanding member of the community and a role model for his/her peers and younger athletes.
4. Leadership – We believe that every student-athlete has the potential to be a leader in some capacity, and we will focus on providing them leadership opportunities that fit each personality and level of maturity. Leadership is not simply a position; it entails thought, word, and action. Some will lead with their energy and enthusiasm, some will lead with their words, and all should lead by their example. We continue to add JV and Fresh/Soph teams to increase the availability for students to play at a highly competitive level or just for fun. At John Carroll, there is a place for every student-athlete.
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Clubs and Extracurricular activities
PARTICIPATE IN
With 40+ clubs and extracurricular activities, which will you choose? Or will you make a mark by starting a new club to add to the list? ACADEMIC TEAM AEROSPACE CLUB BLACK STUDENT UNION BOOM WHACKERS MUSIC BUSINESS CLUB CHEMATHON TEAM CLAY CLUB COOKING CLUB CULTURE CLUB
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) FILM (MOVIE) CLUB FISHING CLUB FRIENDS R FAMILY FUTURE SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS GAMES CLUB GIRLS WHO CODE
LOVE ONE ANOTHER CLUB MATH LEAGUE
PINNACLE (LITERARY MAGAZINE) PIT ORCHESTRA
MOCK TRIAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB
ROBOTICS TEAM ROMERO SERVICE CLUB SKI CLUB
MUSIC MINISTRY
SPEECH AND DEBATE
ONE LOVE PACIFICUS (YEARBOOK) PATRIETTES SINGERS
DINOSAURS CLUB
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
LIGHTING & TECH CREW
THE PATRIOT NEWSPAPER
ENVIROTHON TEAM
LITURGICAL/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
PEP BAND
PATRIOT HOSPITALITY GROUP
SPORTS ANALYTICS CLUB STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION THEATRE PRODUCTIONS ULTIMATE FRISBEE YOGA CLUB
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REFLECT
Spirit, mission and ministry
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, it’s more important than ever to slow down, reflect and find the peace, faith and strength you need to successfully navigate these challenging times. That’s why we promise every John Carroll student and parent that we will provide a Catholic foundation of values, challenging academics and real-life experiences so that our students will embrace opportunities and excel as responsible participants in the global society. Our dedicated faculty and staff not only teach school subjects, but model and help develop a moral compass that will guide students for the rest of their lives. This is supported by our Mission & Ministry team who facilitate: A four-year religion curriculum
A robust retreat program that
Regular prayer and liturgy during
that fosters awareness of God’s
enables our students to share
which our students experience
presence in our lives, while
and reflect upon how God is
God through His life-giving Word
heightening our responsibility
actively working in their lives.
and Sacrament.
to serve others within the Church and community. While rooted in our rich Catholic heritage, we pride ourselves on our ecumenical spirit, showing respect and appreciation for other faith traditions represented in John Carroll’s diverse community. We see the results of these efforts every day — in students who are respectful, compassionate and focused on becoming true servant leaders.
Lead By Serving At JC, we instill a mindset of service, with each student
opportunities include trips to Appalachia, Haiti, Honduras,
required to complete 60 hours of service prior to
the Dominican Republic and more. Students can also earn
graduation. Direct service to those in need both locally and
the opportunity to be inducted into John Carroll’s Service
abroad is highly encouraged, and global service learning
Honor Society.
INITIATE
Peace, justice and moral courage
Building a culture of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is a leadership imperative and a moral obligation rooted in our faith and is integral to the mission of John Carroll. Led by the Peace, Justice and Moral Courage Committee, our entire community looks to strengthen the diversity of the student body, faculty and staff, to create an anti-racist community that does not simply tolerate and respect differences, but understands and celebrates them, in order to make all students feel welcome at John Carroll and to provide professional development opportunities for faculty to deliver culturally relevant curricula.
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DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A
john carroll Patriot!
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