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What Will Being a PATRIOT Mean to You?

In the ever-changing world of education, The John Carroll Our Campus students Academics School is poised to help you achieve your dreams, whatever they may be! You may want to audition for a The only coeducational, approximately students enrolled from AP and Honors courses. stage production, write for the school paper, try your skill independent Catholic 52 zip codes and Class of 2020 attends at ceramics, learn sports broadcasting or CAD. You high school in 13 different countries. 83 different colleges in 72 northeastern . 700 Average class size: 19 50+ 25 different states. may wish to explore Artificial Intelligence, Robotics or acre campus 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 athletics faculty & staff Mission & Ministry 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. fun and competitive 23 are alumni. 72% of employees have an Our community is here to support you through your Patriot journey. In addition to the network of classmates, athletic programs for boys and girls in the advanced degree. The teammates, castmates and fellow students, you can rely on faculty, staff, administration, moderators and 29 117 16,954 MIAA and IAAM “A” average tenure among employees coaches as well as other Patriot families to help you navigate the transition to and through high school. The and “B” conferences. faculty is 16 years hours in service John Carroll School is here to help you map out the future that is right for you and provide you with the 82% of students from the Class of foundation to achieve it. We look forward to supporting you as you discover who you are and what being a participate in athletics. 2020. 60 hours of service required by all Patriot will mean to you! 22% of class of 2020 committed to play students. Service trips sports in college. to Appalachia, Haiti, Sincerely, Dominican Republic and more.

Tom Durkin, Principal Steve DiBiagio, President ’84 ’17 NEW Innovation September 9, 1964 - The John Carroll Twelve new The Lower Gym and Brown Room, 1st Catholic high school Center, home to ’64 School opened to 202 freshmen, classrooms are a multi-purpose space, are added ’03 in Maryland approved ’20 our Computing + under the leadership of Principal added to the to the main building by the College Board to STEAM Academies, 1960 Reverend Raymond Wanner. 1980 Academic Wing 2010 offer the AP Capstone. is completed.

Cardinal becomes The Fine Arts Wing is The John Carroll School The Girls Who Code made the decision to build an 1970 an independent, Catholic school, completed in 2000, 2000 begins the 1:1 tablet Club moderated by 2020 Archdiocesan Catholic High School operated by its own elected Board adding seven new rooms computer program, Ms. Kim Cadle and on Wagner Farm in Bel Air. of Trustees and Rev. Charles K. for instruction, studio advancing its STEM STEAM Coordinator Reipe as its first President. work and display as ’00 ’06 curriculum Mr. Mike Monaghan ’19 well as an art gallery ’62 ’71 What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 3 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. Member- ship empowers Patriots to develop skills and experience in leadership, character, community service, networking Course Selections and good citizenship.

Choose from courses in English, World Languages, Math, • National Honor Society Science, Social Studies and Religion. A variety of levels • World Languages Honor Societies are available, including dozens of Honors and AP courses, so each student can be placed where he or she will thrive. • 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 • National Honor Society for Dance Arts – JCS Chapter 10 to 12 students from all grade levels. The group meets • Music Honor Society (Tri-M) 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 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 SCIENCE: Highly motivated science students are eligible Patriots to participate in one of the most rigorous academic to apply for the Diploma with Distinction in Science. programs available. By participating in the AP Capstone These students must choose a science-related Senior “At JC, the goal is more than just getting through high Diploma Program, the students will take six AP courses. Project, and STEAM students are also eligible to earn this special diploma. school. It’s about surrounding yourself with friends and knowledge valuable for a lifetime.” - Ryan Skandalis ’23

What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 5 WELCOME TO College Counseling colleges to which the class of 2020 was accepted

Albright College College of the Holy Cross Haverford College McDaniel College Rhode Island School of Design Temple University University of Dayton University of San Francisco Allegheny College Colorado Mouåntain College High Point University Millersville University of Pennsylvania Rice University Texas A&M University University of Delaware University of South Carolina, Columbia Alvernia University Community College of Co. Hofstra University Mississippi State University Rochester Institute of Technology The Citadel University of Florida University of Southern California American University Delaware Valley University Hood College Missouri State University Rollins College The New School - All Divisions University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Utah Appalachian State University Drexel University Howard University Moore College of Art and Design Rutgers University-New Brunswick The Ohio State University University of Illinois at Urbana University of Vermont Arcadia University Duke University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Morgan State University Saint Joseph’s University The University of Alabama University of Iowa University of Washington, Seattle Arizona State University-Tempe Duquesne University James Madison University Mount St. Mary’s University Saint Vincent College The University of Arizona University of Kentucky Ursinus College Bard College Elizabethtown College Johns Hopkins University Muhlenberg College Salisbury University The University of Tampa University of Louisville Vanderbilt University Belmont University Elon University Johnson C. Smith University New York University Santa Clara University The University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Lynchburg Villanova University Boston University Flagler College-St Augustine Juniata College North Carolina A & T State University Savannah College of Art and Design The University of the Arts University of Maine Virginia Commonwealth University Bridgewater College Florida Atlantic University Kenyon College Northeastern University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Towson University University of Mary Washington Virginia Tech Broward College Florida State University La Salle University Nova Southeastern University School of Visual Arts Tufts University University of Maryland-Baltimore Co. Washington & Jefferson College Cabrini University Fordham University Lafayette College Pace University-New York Shenandoah University Tulane University of Louisiana University of Maryland-College Park Washington and Lee University California University of Pennsylvania Franklin and Marshall College Lebanon Valley College Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Shepherd University Military Academy University of Miami Washington College Case Western Reserve University Frostburg State University Lehigh University Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Southern Methodist University University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Mississippi Washington University in St. Louis Catholic University of America Furman University Liberty University Pennsylvania State University Southern Utah University University of California, San Diego University of Nebraska at Omaha West Chester University of PA Chatham University George Mason University Louisiana State University Pratt Institute-Main St. John’s University University of California-Davis University of North Carolina, West Virginia University Cheyney University of Pennsylvania George Washington University Loyola University Maryland Purdue University-Main St. Mary’s College of Maryland University of California, Santa Cruz Wilmington West Virginia Wesleyan College Christopher Newport University Georgetown University Marquette University Queens University of Charlotte Stetson University University of Central Florida University of Oregon Whittier College Clemson University Gettysburg College Maryland Institute College of Art Radford University Stevenson University University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania Widener University Coastal Carolina University Hampton University Marymount Manhattan College Randolph-Macon College Susquehanna University University of Colorado, Boulder University of Pittsburgh York College of Pennsylvania College of Charleston Harford Community College Marymount University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Syracuse University University of University of Rochester

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 Meet the 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. College While each student will have a School Counselor to help them THE COLLEGE CENTER: with academic and personal issues, they will also be working The College Center at John Carroll is a resource room for Counselors! with their College Counselor whose sole objective is to work students in all grade levels to complete college research. with the students during their college search and application Every college-search related item they need is at their process. fingertips! MRS. KELLY SMITH MRS. CARRIE SIEMSEN Mrs. Smith has been a College Counselor at John Mrs. Siemsen has been a School COLLEGE FAIRS: All students take a College Planning course their junior and Carroll for five years. Previously, she spent 9 years Counselor for the past 20 years and John Carroll has a college fair in the spring semester for senior years. College Counselors meet with families of juniors working in undergraduate admissions at two has been at John Carroll for 13 years. Maryland state schools, UMBC and Towson. 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. What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 7 FIND THE RIGHT SIGNATURE PROGRAM Academics at John Carroll are as unique as you are. for You 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 STEAM Academy Program/AP Capstone Designed to encourage and inspire students who 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) choice. (By invitation only for students who score a composite of 90 or higher on the HSPT) Interested in Computer science? Special Diploma Distinctions Computing Academy Program Didn’t score a 90 or higher on the HSPT? By The Computer Science Department, located in our new maintaining an excellent GPA and meeting other Innovation Center, provides students the opportunity to criteria you can still earn a prestigious diploma develop 21st century skills in Cyber Security, Artificial distinction in Fine Arts and/or Science. Intelligence with Data Analytics, Java Programming, and two Advanced Placement Computer Science classes. Need a little extra help for Using state of the art equipment, students will garner knowledge and skills that will accelerate our Patriots learning differences? through an IT world with infinite opportunities. Course offerings in the Computer Science Department include: St. Joseph Program AP Computer Science A “STEAM has allowed me to indulge Since 1990, the St. Joseph Program has supported students with documented learning differences. AP Computer Science Principles Classes are limited to 10 students and participants Java Programming in my interests and abilities and will receive tutoring and assistance developing Cyber Security customized strategies to improve skills Artificial Intelligence with Data Analytics provide many opportunities to pursue in organization, note-taking, researching, writing, my dreams in the future, both during test-taking and more. my time at John Carroll and beyond.” - Olivia Chesla ’23

What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 9 DISCOVER OUR GLOBAL STORIES CELEBRATE OUR FAITH-BASED community 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.

countries represented at jc UK The John Carroll School is rooted in a rich Catholic heritage. is celebrated every Wednesday in our chapel. Some Italy We pride ourselves on our ecumenical spirit, showing respect classes attend together, or if students have a free mod, they Bermuda and appreciation for other faith traditions represented in John are welcomed to join. JC also celebrates Mass for major Turkey China South Korea Carroll’s diverse community. holidays as a whole school, together in the gym. Domincan Republic We see the results of these efforts every day - in students The chapel is always open for reflection during the day. Vietnam Liberia who are respectful, compassionate and focused on becoming Kenya true servant leaders.

What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 11 EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH JC Arts Visual Arts

Delve into a rich curriculum that offers a depth and breadth of learning unmatched by other Performing Arts 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 Whether you enter our auditorium with years of experience computer classes. A myriad of courses, from AP Studio to Architecture, will broaden the or are setting foot on the stage for the very first time, John horizons of budding artists as they begin to design their future. 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 Literary Arts 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 For students with a penchant for writing, photography or graphic design, JC’s Literary Arts program offered, exposing dancers to studies in Dance Science, History has garnered national and international recognition with an extensive list of awards. and Composition. Each class is graded, holds academic credit, yearbook, met all deadlines, acquired the necessary and is included in tuition for John Carroll students. Dancers • The Patriot-Student Newspaper: training and skills, participated in staff meetings, and perform in two concerts per year, as well as attend select The Patriot is the student-run newspaper of The John have exhibited a spirit of cooperation, encouragement, off-campus events. Carroll School. It is a print and online publication that and support to their fellow staff members. The yearbook is produced throughout the school year. The Patriot will be produced during class as well as on free time. encourages staff members to develop professional skills in graphic design, web design, writing and editing stories, • Pinnacle-Student Literary Magazine: Music Program producing pictures and video, and more. The Patriot and The Pinnacle is the literary arts magazine of The John its individual staff members have received Carroll School. Students are encouraged throughout numerous national and international awards for the At The John Carroll School, we aim to help students develop the year to submit work in the areas of poetry, prose, their unique musical potential, to provide abundant and diverse online and print editions. photography, and art. Staff members gain valuable opportunities for group and individualized music learning, and experience in editing, graphic design and cooperation. • Pacificus-Yearbook: Students producing the annual to cultivate a safe, respectful, inter-culturally responsive, and Each year the staff holds a summer contest to publication under guidance and instruction of the stimulating environment that supports student development. encourage and reward creativity. The magazine in recent moderator will learn layout, design, and computer years has been recognized with a First-Place rating by the • AP Music Theory • Concert Band • Percussion desktop publishing. One credit in Fine Arts will be given Scholastic Press Association. • Bella Voce • Jazz Band Ensemble to those students who have successfully produced the • Patriettes • Orchestra • Rock Band • Chorus What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 13 BE A PART OF A Winning Tradition 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 student- athlete 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 John Carroll Athletics strives to each student-athlete maximize his/her potential. We will develop strong sports teams by helping do this by setting individual and team goals and being organized and progressive in the process and sequence student-athletes achieve their highest of instruction and development. We will encourage potential. While competition on the student-athletes to step outside of their comfort zones fields and courts is important, we use and risk making mistakes during practice and training. our athletics to also teach life lessons 3. Accountability – We will hold student-athletes to a high and develop character traits that standard of effort and conduct and insist that things are will prepare our student-athletes for done the right way. In the process, we understand the success in life beyond sports. At John we will need to show patience as we guide teenagers to Carroll, sports foster an environment “As a freshman, I really learn from their mistakes and strive to live up to the that allows each student-athlete to high expectations that we have for them. These high expectations apply to the student-athletes’ work on cultivate a strong sense of self, build got to experience what a the fields and courts, as well as in the classroom and strong, authentic relationships, and basketball family was like. community. We expect each student-athlete to be an develop the values of accountability, upstanding member of the community and a role model leadership, reliability, loyalty, and a We preach staying ‘Tough for his/her peers and younger athletes. strong work ethic. We encourage our 4. Leadership – We believe that every student-athlete has student-athletes to strive for daily & Together’ both on and the potential to be a leader in some capacity, and we will improvement, focus on what is within focus on providing them leadership opportunities that fit their control and become part of off the court.” each personality and level of maturity. Leadership is not something bigger than themselves. simply a position; it entails thought, word, and action. - Tyson Commander ’22 Some will lead with their energy and enthusiasm, some Photo courtesy of Eileen Earnest P ’20, ’22 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 22% of most recent 82% of students 50+Sports teams or just for fun. At John Carroll, there is a place for every graduating class committed participate in athletics in the MIAA and IAAM student-athlete. to play collegiate sports “A” and “B” Conferences What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 15 PARTICIPATE IN Clubs and Extracurricular activities

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 FELLOWSHIP OF LOVE ONE ANOTHER CLUB PINNACLE CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) (LITERARY MAGAZINE) AEROSPACE CLUB MATH LEAGUE FILM (MOVIE) CLUB PIT ORCHESTRA BLACK STUDENT UNION MOCK TRIAL FISHING CLUB ROBOTICS TEAM BOOM WHACKERS MUSIC MODEL UNITED NATIONS FRIENDS R FAMILY ROMERO SERVICE CLUB BUSINESS CLUB MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB FUTURE SCIENTISTS & SKI CLUB CHEMATHON TEAM MUSIC MINISTRY ENGINEERS SPEECH AND DEBATE CLAY CLUB ONE LOVE GAMES CLUB SPORTS ANALYTICS CLUB COOKING CLUB PACIFICUS (YEARBOOK) GIRLS WHO CODE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CULTURE CLUB PATRIETTES SINGERS INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN ASSOCIATION DINOSAURS CLUB SOCIETY PATRIOT HOSPITALITY GROUP THEATRE PRODUCTIONS DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS LIGHTING & TECH CREW THE PATRIOT NEWSPAPER ULTIMATE FRISBEE ENVIROTHON TEAM LITURGICAL/EUCHARISTIC PEP BAND YOGA CLUB MINISTERS

What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 17 REFLECT Spirit, mission and ministry INITIATE Peace, justice and

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 moral courage 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.

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 Lead By Serving 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. 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. What Will Being a Patriot Mean toYou? 19 DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A john carroll Patriot!

There are many ways to explore John Carroll both in person and virtually. Find them all at johncarroll.org/experiencejc.

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