Latest COVID Updates
The John Carroll School is committed to keeping our Patriot community informed on the latest updates related to COVID-19.
This page will be updated as new information is released.
Effective April 12, all students have the opportunity to participate in four days a week of in-person learning.
Quick Links for Current Patriots
COVID Reporting Form - Positive Test/Close Contact
Travel Notification Form (for international travel only)
On-Campus Participation Assumption of Risk & Honor Pledge
Return to Campus Plan (Rev 1.15.21)
Distance Learning Guidelines for Students & Parents
Virtual Health Suite
Click here or on the image below to access an interactive file with links to numerous health resources including
John Carroll forms and COVID information and guidelines from the CDC, Maryland Department of Health and State of Maryland, among others.
Latest News
In-Person Learning Schedule for Remainder of Year
President DiBiagio announces a further expansion of in-person learning and changes to select protocols.
Further Expansion of In-Person Learning
The March hybrid learning schedule provides additional opportunities for students to come to campus for in-person learning.
Expansion of In-Person Learning
President DiBiagio announces that students will be able to be on campus two days a week effective January 25. This email also includes information on accepted COVID test results, opting in or out of in-person learning, snow days and more.
Announcement regarding return to hybrid in-person learning and plans for after the Christmas break, as well as important safety protocol reminders.
A message from President DiBiagio announcing the decision to transition to distance learning and suspend athletics and in-person extracurricular activities through Thanksgiving.
COVID Update from the School Nurse
An update on the impact of CDC changes to the definition of close contact, COVID activity at John Carroll and reminders about compliance with all guidelines and protocols.
Return to Campus & Distance Learning Updates
A reminder about important requirements, including the On-Campus Participation Form, as well as notes regarding assigned spaces and asynchronous learning expectations. This email also includes information on the new mask policy and fall sports tryouts.
Return to Campus & Athletics Update
Announcement regarding the return to competition for fall sports.
Return to Campus & Distance Learning Updates
Return to Campus reminders and information on textbook pick-up for distance learners.
A look at the metrics involved in return to campus decisions and plans.
John Carroll's detailed Return to Campus plan and an important message from the School Nurse.
September 22 Return to School Update
An update with the return to campus schedule through Thanksgiving.
September 17 Return to School Update
Read a message regarding plans beyond the current operating window.
September 11 Return to School Update
President DiBiagio provides a summary of the first week back to school and announces plan for weekly updates to be sent each Friday.
New COVID-19 Guidelines for Maryland Schools
(8/28/20) Following an August 27 press conference by Governor Hogan, President DiBiagio issued the school's response to the new guidelines. Click here to read the message or view the new guidelines here.
Announcement on Reopening for the 2020-2021 School Year
(8/14/20) President Steve DiBiagio announces the decision to to shift the opening of the 2020-21 school year to a distance learning mode through October 2.
Click here for the full transcript of the video.
(8/3/20) President Steve DiBiagio shares an announcement of John Carroll's reopening of the 2020-2021 school year.
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(7/15/20) Principal Tom Durkin shares a summary of John Carroll's planning regarding Academic Instruction for the reopening of the 2020-2021 school year.
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(7/23/20) Director of Facilities Joe McGrain shares a summary of John Carroll's planning regarding Facilities & Transportation.
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(7/29/20) School Nurse Michelle Webster, RN, BSN '81 and Dean of Student Services and Director of Counseling Larry Hensley explain steps John Carroll is taking to support the physical and mental health of students.
Click Here for Full Transcript - Physical Health
Decision Tree: Maryland Department of Health and MSDE Guidelines on Returning to School*
*Please note, John Carroll will use criteria of 100 degrees or higher for a fever.
Click Here for Full Transcript - Mental Health
About the Reopening Task Force
In May of 2020, John Carroll appointed a special Reopening Task Force to oversee planning for reopening school for the 2020-2021 school year. Co-chaired by Director of Athletics Mr. Seth Goldberg and Principal Tom Durkin, the current task force meets weekly and also includes School Nurse Mrs. Michelle Webster RN, BSN '81 and representatives from Academics and Counseling, Athletics, Facilities and Food Service. Outside experts on specific topics have also participated in select meetings as appropriate to lend information on best practices. Areas of focus for the Task Force include Academics, Athletics & Extracurriculars, Facilities & Transportation and Physical & Emotional Health. Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff.
All COVID-Related School Communications
In-Person Learning Schedule for Remainder of Year (sent 3/12/21)
Further Expansion of In-Person Learning (sent 2/17/21)
Expansion of In-Person Learning (sent 1/12/21)
December 2 - Return to Campus Update
Urgent COVID-19 Update (sent 11/11/20)
COVID Update from the School Nurse (sent 10/26/20)
Return to Campus & Distance Learning Updates (sent 10/16/20)
Return to Campus & Athletics Update (sent 10/13/20)
Return to Campus & Distance Learning Updates (sent 10/9/20)
Return to Campus Update (sent 10/2/20)
Return to Campus Plan (sent 9/29/20)
September 22 Return to School Update (sent 9/22/20)
September 17 Return to School Update (sent 9/17/20)
September 11 Return to School Update (sent 9/11/20)
New COVID-19 Guidelines for Maryland Schools (sent 8/28/20)
Announcement on Reopening for the 2020-2021 School Year (sent 8/14/20)
School Reopening Task Force: Important Announcement from President DiBiagio (sent 8/3/20)
School Reopening Task Force: Physical & Mental Health Update (sent 7/30/20)
School Reopening Task Force: Facilities & Transportation Update (sent 7/23/20)
School Reopening Task Force: Academics Update (sent 7/15/20)
School Reopening Task Force Update (sent 6/14/20)
School Reopening Task Force Update (sent 5/28/20)
Current Parent & Student Feedback
Page created: July 13, 2020 | Last update: March 31, 2021