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Welcome to John Carroll, Class of 2030!
We're thrilled to welcome you to our thriving student body as the next generation of Patriots.
The New Patriots Portal contains step-by-step information for a seamless transition to high school and will be updated frequently, so please bookmark this page for future reference. Additional information and deadlines will be posted here as they get closer, including info on uniforms, technology, etc.
Important dates and deadlines
Resources
Refer to the email directory for answers to other questions.
Summer Enrichment Courses are for qualified students only.
View your current invoice(s).
Please carefully review the full policy here in the Student Handbook.
Updated February 2026; dates subject to change and will be added as the 2026–2027 school year approaches.
Attend orientations and Freshman Retreat
Please make note of the following orientation dates.
August 24, 3:00–8:30 p.m.: Freshman Retreat
More details coming soon, but save the date for this required event.
August 24, 7:00–8:30 p.m.: New Parent Orientation
Please note, this session is for parents only; students should not attend. Session recording will be made available for those who cannot attend in person.
August 31 & September 1: Class of 2030 Orientation
This orientation is for students only. Students must wear uniforms and will have their yearbook photo taken.
September 1: Transfer Student Orientation
This orientation is for students only. Students must wear uniforms and will have their yearbook photo taken.
Submit forms
Complete the Legal Custody Form and upload online health forms by August 1.
Families should upload medical forms, including up-to-date physicals in Magnus Health, over the summer. Please do not attempt to upload any medical forms prior to June 2026.
Please note, all parents/guardians must complete the Legal Custody Form. Email Mary Opperhauser if you have any questions.
Other tasks
Join our Facebook groups
Join The John Carroll School Parents and your class-specific group on Facebook.
Set up Remind notifications
Parents and students should sign up for Remind school-based notifications to receive important information regarding school closings and delays, as well as other select reminders.
Text @jcpatriots to 81010, then click to view a convenient reference guide to manage your notifications. Despite the prompt, there is no need to enter a school ID – as soon as you send the text you are subscribed.
Please also join your class Remind group, which receives more frequent class- and student-specific notifications. This is necessary to receive notifications for school delays and closures.
- Class of 2030: text @30patriots to 81010
- Class of 2029: text @29patriots to 81010
- Class of 2028: text @28patriots to 81010
- Class of 2027: text @27patriots to 81010
Frequently asked questions
School supplies, textbooks and technology
School supplies: There is no formal school supply list. If teachers have any specific requests, they will let students know during the first week of classes.
Textbooks: Textbooks are ordered through the eCampus Online Bookstore, opening on July 27.
Technology: The deadline to order a laptop is July 31. Please see link below for ordering guidelines.
School hours and schedule
Building hours: During the academic year, 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.
Academic schedule: Students follow an eight-day (A-H) cycle, with the academic day beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 2:45 p.m. Students will begin classes at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday and follow a modified bell schedule.
Holidays: See the school calendar or the 2026–2027 Important Dates Calendar. Please note, the 2026–2027 Important Dates Calendar is subject to change and any revisions will be published to the website.
Summer hours: The John Carroll School will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to confirm the availability of any John Carroll team member with whom you wish to meet prior to visiting
Course placements
Our academic departments and administration review a student’s middle school grades, HSPT scores and John Carroll placement tests, if taken, to determine course placement. This information helps to create a schedule of courses that is appropriately challenging for each student. You can expect to receive an email with a list of your child’s courses in June.
Dress Code
View the full Dress Code in the Student Handbook. Please note, the Dress Code is subject to change.
Where to purchase: Most uniform items can be purchased at the Patriots' Corner (school store) and at Flynn & O’Hara. Uniform pants and dress shirts can be purchased through Land’s End. Girls must purchase their uniform kilts in-store.
Drop-off, pick-up and transportation
Drop-off and pick-up: The academic day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. 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.
Bus transportation: If you plan on making use of John Carroll's bus transportation service, please click the link below to find your stop and register. Space is limited.
Fall Athletics tryouts and physicals
Please use the link below to sign up for Fall tryouts. Physicals are due by August 1.
Patriot Café
The Patriot Café serves breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks. The School is currently re-evaluating the campus card system and will notify families once a new provider is in place.
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.
The 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.
