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The countdown to Graduation is on!
This is an exciting time for our Seniors and their families, but we know that with so many events there are a lot of details to keep straight. We hope this page answers any lingering questions you may have.
Please take a few moments to review and note that some events are mandatory; if a student fails to complete a mandatory requirement, he or she will not be permitted to walk across the stage at Graduation.
Important dates
The following dates are important for Seniors and their parents/guardians. All activities that are mandatory to walk at Graduation are marked as required. Please note that Seniors only need to attend one Senior Retreat to complete the mandatory requirement.
January 14, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Senior Parent Meeting
Required
Snow date: January 16
January 24, 2025
January Senior T-Shirt Day
Required
February 25, 2025
February Senior T-Shirt Day
Required
March 18, 2025
Advisory
Black & Gold Award Voting
Required
March 25, 2025
March Senior T-Shirt Day
Required
March 26, 2025
Senior Retreat
Required
Seniors will depart after school on Wednesday, March 26 and return by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
April 25, 2025
April Senior T-Shirt Day
Required
April 28, 2025
April 28–May 2
Graduation Items Pick-up
Required
May 8, 2025
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Reception for Graduating Students in the St. Joseph Program
Required
May 16, 2025
May Senior T-Shirt Day
Required
May 21, 2025
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Senior Awards Ceremony & Graduation Rehearsal
Required
May 22, 2025
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Sunset Social
Required
May 24, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Graduation
Required
APGFCU Arena at HCC
Senior Family Gift
As Graduation approaches this May, we invite Senior families to join us in a heartfelt fundraising initiative, the Senior Family Gift. This collaborative effort allows each family to make a lasting difference and leave their mark on our cherished school. Working together with class representatives and the Advancement Office, we aim to collect a $60 gift from each Class of 2025 family. These contributions, when united, will create a meaningful impact and a powerful symbol of the Class of 2025's commitment to our school's continued success.
As our Seniors prepare for their next chapter, let's ensure their legacy lives on through the Senior Family Gift! More details coming soon.
Graduation
Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the APGFCU Arena at HCC.
Tickets will be made available in early Spring. Students will receive 10 printed tickets for their guests at End-of-Year Pick-up in the Advancement Office. All guests must present their ticket at the entrance, and underclassmen should show their student ID for admission.
Graduation Requirements
The following reasons may result in a diploma being held. Please email the respective faculty member with concerns and questions.
In accordance with school policy, any Senior who fails a course for the year or fails to meet any other graduation requirement will not receive a diploma at Graduation. A one-semester course must also receive a passing grade. A diploma will be conferred after the failures have been made up in summer school. We do, however, encourage the student and the parents to take part in the Graduation ceremony even though the diploma will not be granted at that time. Only the student who is not receiving his/her diploma would be aware of that fact as all students receive the same diploma cover.
Academic failure
If a student fails one or two classes (year-long or semester) he/she will be permitted to participate in graduation activities (Baccalaureate, Graduation) but would not receive a diploma until completion of an approved summer school class at a community college. There are no summer school courses for Seniors at The John Carroll School.
Failure to complete 55 service hours by March 24
Outstanding loaned class materials
Textbooks, athletic equipment and/or sports uniform
Tuition obligations
Inappropriate behavior and discipline
Failure to successfully complete Senior English Term Paper
Have more questions?
Contact the appropriate faculty member for the events below.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.
Service Requirements
Senior Retreat
Baccalaureate
Senior Awards
Graduation
