Everything You Need to Know About JC

Everything You Need to Know About JC


Answers to FAQs for New Families
 

 The Academic Day

 

As shown below, students follow an 8-day (A-H) cycle with the academic day beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 2:45 p.m. On D Days, students dismiss at 2:15 p.m. 

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Transportation

 

John Carroll currently offers two bus routes, and families can choose from round-trip and one-way options and a variety of payment plans. Click here for additional information and to sign up for bus transportation.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

 

The map below shows traffic patterns for drop-off and pick-up. Please allow extra time, especially at the start of the school year, as the drop-off loop can back up in the morning.

student drop-off

 

School Hours & Schedule

 

The building is open as early as 7:00 a.m. Students are welcome in the main hallway and the Patriot Café starting at that time. The building closes when the last group or team is finished for the day. Security is present on campus from 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Lockers

 

Each student is assigned a locker at New Student Orientation and have a chance to practice opening their locker on that day. Returning students will receive locker assignments on the first day of school. Advisors and administration have locker combinations and will be available to assist students who forget their combinations or have difficulty opening lockers.

Patriot Café Services

 

The Patriot Café serves breakfast, lunch and after school snack. Families can sign up for an APGFCU Campus Card. This card allows you to make purchases on campus without having to carry cash. 

Advisory

 

Every student at John Carroll is part of an Advisory group of 10–12 students from all grade levels. The group meets with the same faculty or staff advisor seven out of eight days in the cycle. The main goal of Advisory is to help form the family atmosphere so that students have an adult advocate, and friends and support from every grade level.

Attendance

 

Parents and students should make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours and ensure that students arrive to school on time and stay in school for the duration of the school day. If illness or unavoidable circumstances cause absence, late arrival or early dismissal, the School expects students to follow the summary of procedures listed below, with the full policies and procedures found in the Student Handbook.

  • Beginning in the 2022–23 school year, The John Carroll School does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences, and late arrivals and early dismissals.
    • Students are allowed up to 10 absences each semester, not to exceed 20 per school year. Students are allowed up to 10 combined late/early dismissals each semester, not to exceed 20 per school year.
  • Any student arriving after or leaving before 11:15 a.m. will be marked absent. Students must arrive before 9:00 a.m. to participate in extracurricular activities for that day, unless it is an excused late arrival with proper documentation (e.g., medical documentation, court summons, etc.).
  • Students are only permitted to enter and leave the front of the building at the security desk and should use the attendance kiosk.

Attendance Reporting & Notification

  • If a student is absent, late or requires an early dismissal, please log in to the Veracross Parent Portal and select "Online Attendance Form" to record the necessary information. 
  • While the School notifies parents regarding any student absences/late arrivals at 10:00 a.m., parents also have access to their student’s attendance record through the Veracross Parent Portal. 
  • Parents must contact the Attendance Moderator for any planned/medical extended absence to complete an Extended Absence Form. Parents who expect to be away from home for an extended period of time should supply the Attendance Office with the name, address and telephone number of the adult responsible for the student in their absence.
Uniform

 

View the full 2022–23 Dress Code, including medical exemptions and Dress Down Day guidelines, in the Student Handbook. Please note, the School and student leadership are exploring uniform updates and will have finalized information this Spring.

Overall, students are required to be neat in appearance. Shoes and clothing must be clean, in good repair, properly fitting and worn correctly. For example, shirts are to be tucked-in and shoes tied. Students may not display tattoos, body art or body piercing (except earrings for women) during the school day or at school functions. Students must arrive to and leave from school in the proper uniform. Hats and hoods are not worn in the building. Any student requesting a departure from the Dress Code for medical reasons must present a note from a physician to the school nurse (see Medical Exemption from the Dress Code).

The Spring/Summer Dress Code applies in the first and fourth quarters. The Winter Dress Code applies during the second and third quarters. 

Boys Dress Code (2022–23)

  • White, light blue or light yellow colored dress shirt and tie are to be worn; white and black uniform polo shirts (with the John Carroll logo) may be worn only during the summer/spring uniform periods.
  • A black or navy sport coat with shirt and tie must be worn during the winter uniform period. In lieu of the sport coat, approved uniform outerwear may be worn. Shirt collar must be visible.
  • Only plain white, black, or grey T–shirts may be worn under dress shirts; long-sleeved T-shirts are NOT permitted under short-sleeved shirts.
  • Collar buttons must be fastened, the tie positioned properly with the collar; sleeves may be neatly folded up to the elbow.
  • All ties must be full length, regular business, dress ties.
  • Bow ties are permitted.
  • Solid khaki dress pants are to be worn. Khaki-colored jeans, cargo pants, corduroys, and jogger pants are NOT considered dress pants. Belts and/or dress suspenders must be worn at all times.
  • Solid black or brown leather dress shoes that do not extend above the ankle are to be worn; work boots, athletic shoes, or sandals are not permitted; socks must be worn. No canvas shoes, slippers or moccasins.
  • Hair on the sides may extend to the bottom of the ear and must not extend below the top of the collar in the back; hair must be a naturally occurring hair color. Hairstyles that are a distraction and/or draw unnecessary attention to the student are not permitted. The Dean of Students will make the final determination as to what haircut or style is appropriate.
  • Boys must be clean-shaven; beards and mustaches are not permitted; sideburns must be trimmed and cannot extend below the bottom of the ear. There are no medical exemptions allowing facial hair for students who have sensitive skin. If a student has chosen to wear a mask the student still needs to be clean shaven.
  • Earrings, visible tattoos, and/or body piercing, and wallet chains are NOT permitted.
  • Shirts are to be tucked in at all times and a belt is to be worn.
     

Girls Dress Code (2022–23)

  • The black and white uniform kilt should be worn; skirt length should be no shorter than 3" above the knee.
  • Shorts and/or compression shorts worn under skirts may not be visible.
  • Dress khakis (not form fitting) may be worn in place of the skirt. A belt must be worn and shirt must be tucked in.
  • The approved John Carroll white, yellow or black uniform long or short-sleeved shirt must be worn.
  • Undershirts must be white, grey or black, and should not extend below the shirt bottom or sleeve. Uniform shirts must be worn under all uniform outerwear. While uniform shirts must be tucked in, outwear does not.
  • Solid black or white tights, solid black or white knee socks, or white crew socks should be worn. Full-length leggings are permitted and must be worn with socks.
  • Solid black or brown leather dress shoes that do not extend above the ankle are to be worn; the heels may not be more than two inches high. No canvas shoes, slippers or moccasins. “Sperry” dock shoes may be worn.
  • Hair must be a naturally occurring hair color. Hairstyles that are a distraction and/or draw unnecessary attention to the student are not permitted. The Dean of Students will make the final determination as to what haircut or style is appropriate.
  • Visible tattoos and body piercing (except earrings) are NOT permitted.

View 2022–23 uniform guidelines and photos.

Technology & Textbooks

 

Throughout the school year, our IT staff is on hand during the school day to assist any students experiencing tech issues. Textbooks are ordered through eCampus and you will receive a link to order them in July. Accepted students will receive information about laptop orders in the coming weeks/months. Please do not purchase your laptop before this time!

School Supplies

 

There is no formal school supply list, but if teachers have any specific requests they will let students know during the first week of classes. 

School Store: Patriots Corner

 

The Patriots Corner school store is located inside the main entrance and sells wearable merchandise, uniform polo shirts and sweatshirts, school supplies and John Carroll gift items. To order online, go to johncarroll.org/patriotscorner. For store hours and additional information, follow Patriots’ Corner at John Carroll School on Facebook.

School Closings & Delays

 

In a typical school year, John Carroll follows Harford County Public Schools for weather-related closings and delays. In the event of an unplanned school closure or delay, families will receive notifications via email and Remind, and announcements will be published to the School's website and social media.