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Archbishop John Carroll High School
ACHS Parents’ Association
August - September 2013
CARROLL WELCOMES . . .
As the new academic year begins at
Archbishop John Carroll High School, we
welcome . . .
Mrs. Michele Cahoone, who is returning to us from West Catholic High School;
Michele will be joining the Science Department.
Mr. Anthony Inverso, former assistant
principal from Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop
Prendergast High School, will join the English
Department.
Rev. Brian Kean, former vicar of St.
Joseph Parish in Downingtown, will join the
Theology Department.
Mrs. Erin Neuman will return to the
Mathematics Department after a short leave
from ACHS.
Ms. Jess Fehr will join the Athletic
Department as ACHS trainer.
Mrs. Jennifer Finnegan comes to
ACHS as administrative assistant in the Office
for Student Affairs.
All incoming freshmen and transfer students
have been invited to a summer orientation
program. On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from
9 a.m. to noon, members of the Class of 2017
and transfer students, administration and upperclassmen from our Carroll community will
gather in the auditorium to begin a morning of
exploring while getting to know Carroll.
Members of the Student Council will share
ideas and offer helpful hints for those about to
begin their high school years at ACHS.
Dress is casual, and students should have a
copy of their roster with them. Pizza and sodas will be provided. The program will end at
approximately noon.
CARROLL HAPPENINGS . . .
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The summer is moving fast and soon it will be time to come back
to school. I want to take this opportunity to provide you with some updates on the goings on at Archbishop Carroll High School.
In June, we had a couple retirements. We wish all of our retired
teachers well in their continued journey of life. We congratulate Ms.
Ruth Crawford and Mrs. Kathy Tiberio on their retirement. We thank
them for their many years of service to Archbishop John Carroll High
School and their steadfast commitment to Catholic Education.
As we move into the coming year, the faculty will continue to
focus on quality instruction to improve student engagement and achievement. Over the summer, work began on the integration of BYOT skills
in our classrooms. Students are welcome to bring in their own laptop,
netbook, Ipad, or Smart phone. Each teacher was given an Ipad and has
started to integrate this technology into their lessons. Your student’s
experience will be enhanced by having this technology. We can offer the
discounted price of $380.00, if we get groups of ten. If you wish to purchase the Ipad through ACHS, please send your check [payable to
ACHS] to the Principal’s Office. For those of you who cannot afford an
Ipad, please e-mail me at principal@jcarroll.org. We do have some
units available for rent.
I would like to congratulate our senior class, who collectively
received more than 26 million dollars in college scholarship awards. I
would also like to acknowledge the hard work of Mr. Weinrich and his
staff who so diligently supported the members of the Class of 2013 as
they prepared for their college education.
August 12th marks the beginning of the sports season. Please pay
close attention to the schedule. Our show for the fall is LEADER OF
THE PACK. We will have a mandatory meeting on Monday, August
26th at 7:00 pm for all students and their parents who will be trying out
for the show. Tryouts will be held August, 27th, 28th, and 29th at 9:00 am.
New members of the Carroll staff are listed on this page; we welcome them to our Patriot Family. I look forward to working with them,
as well as you the parents, to continue to make Archbishop Carroll the
BEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in the nation, focused on excellence and
the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joseph Denelsbeck
Principal
A special invitation was mailed to new students to Carroll. Please mail your
response to the Main Office by Tuesday, August 20. The School Store will be
open from 9 am to noon for our parents’ convenience. Students and parents
may pick up gym uniforms, golf shirts or any other apparel needed. Items may
also be picked up the first week of school. Thank you.
Roster Distribution
Rosters will be mailed by
mid-August to all
freshmen and upperclass
students whose financial
accounts are up-to-date.
To be current, parents need
to have remitted June/July
payments of $620 (school
fee) and $615 (first tuition
payment). Rosters will not
be mailed to anyone who
owes any of the above, or
who still owes for past
tuition, fees, lost/damaged
textbooks, locks, swipe
cards, etc.
Rosters for
students who register over
the summer will be
distributed when school
begins.
Roster Changes
Students will have the opportunity to request
a roster review for serious academic reasons
on Tuesday, August 20th and Wednesday,
August 21st, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m. For your convenience, the
school bookstore will be open these two
days for the purchase of Carroll apparel.
Workbooks will be sold during the first
week of school. Each request for a roster
review must be accompanied by the
appropriate paperwork and a $50.00 review/
processing fee. The student will be notified
upon return to school in September if the
request is approved or denied. The $50.00
fee will be refunded to those students whose
requests are not honored — or if an error was
made by the school. Please keep in mind that
limitations such as staffing, scheduling, class
size, and total students per teacher are just
some of the contractual factors that determine
the feasibility of roster adjustments. No roster changes will be made after the completion of the first full cycle of days without
serious and compelling justification for the
change.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Parents will have the opportunity to meet their daughter’s/son’s
teachers on Thursday, September 12, 2013. The evening begins
promptly at 7:00 p.m. and offers parents the opportunity to follow
their child’s roster. Parents should start the evening in the student’s
homeroom. Parents will be given a description of each course their
child is taking, as well as the teacher’s expectations and grading
procedures. If your daughter/son should experience difficulty in a
particular subject during the school year, it is important to contact
the teacher immediately. Subsequent measures include contacting
the child’s guidance counselor, department chair, and finally the
Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. A copy of the student roster will be given out that evening.
The Tuition Raffle Drawing will take place during the “7th period.”
Parking is at a premium for this event, carpooling is recommended.
TOP ACADEMIC
STUDENTS
Congratulations to those
students who concluded the
2012-2013 academic year at
the top of their class! We are
proud of the conscientious
work ethic displayed by these
students.
Our outstanding
students include:
CLASS OF 2013*
*Based on eight semesters
1. Michael J. Baratta
2. Faith K. Harrison
3. Aubrie M. Kletzel
4. Amanda M. Giuffrida
5. Theodore Q. Vu
CLASS OF 2014
1. Rebecca R. Zamojcin
2. William J. Pfeifer
3. John P. Coppa
4. Margaret M. Brecker
5. Kelly M. McMonagle
CLASS OF 2015
1. Katherine G. Finley
2. Mary E. Clay
3. Mary Kate Masterson
4. Kevin J. Rogowski
5. Nicholas V. Senatore
CLASS OF 2016
1. Breda Marie Brady
2. Mary Catherine E. Jones
3. Bridget Boylan
4. Matthew C. Fohner
5. Mary C. Hennessy
Summer Reading Assignments
Upperclass students received
summer reading assignments in
June. Freshman students were
also mailed their reading
assignments.
All required
readings are to be finished prior
to the opening of school.
Students will be evaluated on the
assignments during the month of
September. If you have misplaced the reading list or assignment, they are available on the
school website.
www.jcarroll.org
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Looking back at the school year 2012-2013, we realized how very
blessed we are here in the Advancement/Alumni Office. Blessed to have
such a vibrant, involved parent, student, and alumni base—who truly care
and support the idea that Carroll is the Place to Be! From our alumni who Hit the Links, to those
who came out to test their trivia knowledge at our first Trivia Night; to those who took chances
on the holiday raffles; to those who came to the new Advent Live Nativity and tree lighting; to
dancing the night away to the great sounds of Chico’s Vibe at the winter social; to the contributors of the Annual Fund; to all the volunteers who transformed the gym into the musical times of
days gone by; and to those who came down the shore for the All-Class Reunion - all of it - - to benefit Carroll by helping us raise funds for tuition assistance and operating expenses and help
make sure that Carroll is able to continue to give students an excellent education and Catholic
Faith Life! Many, many thanks for who you are and all that you are to the Carroll family!
HERE IS A LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT THE NEW 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
HAS IN STORE ~ ~ ~
QUIZZO/TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
ALUMNI GOLF OUTING - MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013
HALL OF FAME DINNER - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013
CARROLL FAMILY ADVENT LITURGY / NATIVITY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013
ALL-CLASS REUNION / WINTER SOCIAL FEATURING CHICO’S VIBE -
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014
CAFÉ [CARROLL’S AUCTION FOR EDUCATION] - SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014
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IMPORTANT
PARENT
MEETING
CARROLL CORNER INFORMATION Special Hours - Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21 ∞ Hours: 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday, August 27 ∞ Hours: 9 am to noon Tuesday, September 3 ∞ Hours: 6 to 7 pm  NEW PARENTS’
MEETING
–Tuesday evening, September 3, 2013. Parents are invited to meet
the administration for
orientation and question-answer session.
[7:00 p.m.]
Thursday, September 12 ∞ Hours: 7 to 9 pm Carroll Corner will sell Carroll apparel and incidental supplies only on the Roster Review days. Textbooks will be available for sale starting the opening
week of school.
The store will be open during all lunch periods beginning Monday, September 9. Workbooks, Gym Uniforms, School Supplies and Carroll Spirit wear
will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring your roster to insure that you
purchase the correct books.
IMPORTANT: The Carroll Corner accepts CASH, CREDIT CARD, or
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DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE
SEPTEMBER 11
 SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
 Faculty Orientation Day—No classes for students
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SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
All grades report - [7:40 a.m. to approximately 2:25 p.m.]
Students are expected to be in FULL DRESS CODE.
Bus service will be in full operation
The schedule will be a Modified E Schedule.
Yearbook photos and IDs will be taken.
Lunch will be available in the school cafeteria or students may bring their
lunch.
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SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Students are expected to be in FULL DRESS CODE.
All students report - [7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.]
Bus service will be in full operation
The schedule will be a Modified E Schedule.
Yearbook pictures will be taken on Thursday.
Lunch will be available in the school cafeteria or students may bring their
lunch.
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SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
Students are expected to be in FULL DRESS CODE
Bus service will be in full operation.
The schedule will be a Modified E Schedule.
Yearbook photos will be taken
Lunch will be available in the school cafeteria or students may bring their
lunch.
 DAY ONE: Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m.
until Noon. (See page 1.)
Yearbook Information for
Classes of 2015,
2016, 2017
The Yearbook will go on sale
October 1 to 22, 2013
The cost is $80.00
Yearbooks purchased after
October 22 will cost $90.00.
The DEADLINE for all sales
is Tuesday, November 19,
2013.
Students can place yearbook orders in the
Office of Student Affairs.
 CLASS RINGS AND GRAD PRODUCTS ASSEMBLY: The assembly for students is Friday, October 11, 2013.
 MANDATORY MEETING AND PRAYER SERVICE: Wednesday, August 28. All coaches, students, and parents of students participating in Fall
sports (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams)
will attend this meeting / prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
in the school auditorium.
 ORDERS for class rings and grad products will be
taken on Wednesday, October 30 during the lunch
periods.
 OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR LITURGY
AND INDUCTION: The installation of ACHS
President and induction of Student Council and
Club Officers will take place Friday, September 20
at the Opening Liturgy.
 YEARBOOK PICTURES: Pictures for the Class of
2017 will be taken on Wednesday, September 4.
Pictures for the Classes of 2015 and 2016 will be
taken on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6.
 FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE: This event is
scheduled for Friday, October 11. Final reservations
are due at the Office for Student Affairs no later
than Tuesday, October 1.
 SENIOR CLASS PICTURE will be taken by Legacy
Photographics on Friday, September 6 at 7th period.
Seniors not in proper dress code will not be included
in the photo; the photo will not be retaken.
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 DRESS CODE
Parents are urged to make sure their child is properly
dressed for the school opening in September. If an item
needs to be purchased or replaced, please do it now; do
not wait until September! Contact Flynn and O’Hara
now to insure you will be in the proper uniform. All students should be in proper Spring/Summer Dress Code on
the first day of school. Girls’ skirts should be no shorter
than 1” above the knee. No alterations of any kind
should be made to the uniform. Violators will receive
demerits and detentions and will be required to correct
the violation immediately. Boys must be clean shaven
at all times. Violators will be required to pay $5 for a
razor and shave immediately or be sent home.
All parents and students should consult the school handbook for the complete school dress code. Parents and
students are reminded that failure to comply with the
dress code may result in the child not able to attend
classes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
 ID CARDS and LOCKS
All students were advised in June to keep their ID cards
and locks in a safe place until September. Students
should bring the ID and lock with them when they return to school. All students are required to have an ID
and lock at the start of school. Any student who has
lost or misplaced their ID and/or lock will have to purchase a new one in September. These items are available in the Office for Student Services. ID cards are
$20.00 and locks are $5.00. Students are reminded that
the ID card is part of the uniform and must be worn at
all times. Students are also reminded that ACHS is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Please make sure
you keep your valuables secure.
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STUDENT PARKING
Permits will be available to seniors during the first week
of school. We will then begin selling permits to underclassmen. Parking permits are $100.00. All students
with permits should park in their assigned spots. Any
student who parks on campus without a permit will be
fined $100.00, the cost of the permit. Parking privileges will be revoked for chronic lateness and inappropri-
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BUS INFORMATION
Student information has been sent to your local public
school district. The district will contact you with regard to the pick-up times and locations. Any questions, please feel free to call the Office for Student Services at extension 112.
Busing will be available for the students in the morning
and afternoon for each of the opening days. Proper
behavior is expected on the bus at all times.
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ate driving behavior.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
for
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
ACHS welcomes parents and guardians of the Class of 2017 for a Carroll reception in
the Curley Family Library at 7:00 pm.
We welcome you to an informal gathering with members of the Carroll Community!
If you are able to join us on Wednesday, September 18, please complete the following form and return it to the Principal’s Office by Thursday, September 12. Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________________ Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________ 
Yes, I/we will attend the reception. Number attending ______ 5
HEALTH OFFICE AT AJCHS
 PHYSICALS [Please note! The student physical form is NOT interchangeable with the
Sports Physical Form.] Carroll High School requires a physical examination, including all immunizations, for all new students to Carroll and all eleventh graders. Physical forms are due the
first day of school. Examinations done by a family physician within one year prior to the opening of the school term are acceptable by state regulation. The form is available online. Please
keep the school nurse informed of any medical changes, treatments, or immunizations that your
child has received so that his/her health record is current. Up-to-date information is essential in
an emergency situation.
 MEDICATIONS
The only medications that are on hand in the Health Room for students are Acetaminophen
(Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil / Motrin), and Tums. Parental permission must be given before any of these medications
can be administered.
→Over-the-counter medication, other than the ones mentioned above, along with prescription medications, will not be
administered in school without specific orders from a physician and a parental signature. The medication administration
form is available online.
→For students who have medication that they self administer (insulin, inhalers, epi-pens, etc.), the following still applies.
It must also be noted by the physician that the student is to self administer the medication according to all details that follow.
→The Medication Administration Form must be completed and should accompany the prescription to be kept on file in the
Health Office for the current school year. Medication should be brought to the school nurse in the original container which
includes the following information on the label: student’s name, date prescription was filled, medication name, time and
dosage to be administered, and the name of the prescribing physician.
→Each school year the paperwork must be updated.
→At the end of the school year, remaining medications should be picked up before the last day of school, otherwise they
will be destroyed in the presence of a school administrator.
→Please notify the school nurse if there are any medication changes.
 ALLERGIES / ASTHMA / DIABETES All students who have asthma and/or allergies, either mild or severe, have
the option of keeping a back-up inhaler and/or epi-pen in the Health Office. This is advisable because students might
get separated from their medications. This can happen even to the most responsible student. If you wish to have an
extra inhaler and/or epi-pen in the Health Room in case of an emergency, please turn in the proper paperwork and
medication to the school nurse.
→Diabetics should also have extra supplies in school just in case the student runs out or is separated from his/her supplies.
Please contact the school nurse to discuss this individually.
→Parents whose child has specific health concerns are advised to schedule an appointment or phone conversation with the
school nurse before the start of school
 MEDICAL CONCERNS
Please be advised that if you choose to disclose your child’s medical information to
his/her teachers, there are two options for communicating this information: 1) You may notify your child’s teachers
directly. Or 2) You can notify the nurse by email or phone and have the nurse pass this information on to each of your
child’s teachers.
→Because of legitimate concerns over issues of confidentiality expressed in the HIPPA and FERPA guidelines established
by the federal government, you have the right to decide how the school is to handle your child’s personal medical records.
There is no blanket policy set by the school to alert teachers of a student’s medical issues.
→As always, please feel free to contact the school nurse: Mrs. Debby Foster
Phone: 610-688-7610, ext. 155
Email: deborah.foster@rtsd.org
Coming to Carroll this Fall ~ ~ ~
LEADER OF THE PACK
NOVEMBER 21, 22, 23 AND 24, 2013
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Senior Parents * * * Please Note
Members of the Class of 2014 will receive a copy of the yearbook with their name embossed on the cover as part of the Graduation
fee. The staff invites parents and other relatives of the Class of 2014 to continue the tradition of writing messages to graduating
seniors. Personal messages are limited to relatives of senior students who would like to record some expression or thoughts for
posterity. The message can contain up to 25 words, excluding the student’s name, for $30.00. Your message will be kept confidential until the distribution of books. If interested, please fill out the form below and return it to Mrs. Finnegan in the Office for
Student Affairs. The last day to submit a message to a member of the Class of 2014 will be Friday, October 11, 2013.
Student Name ________________________________________________
Student ID # _____________________
Name of Purchaser: ___________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________
MESSAGE [No more than 25 words] For more than one message, please copy this form with information.
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Put the check and message in an envelope and send to Office for Student Affairs.
Make checks payable to - Archbishop Carroll High School [Include student ID on the check]
DEADLINE is OCTOBER 11, 2013
SAGUE BUS RIDERS ~ ~ ~
Bus contracts should have been
signed and returned to the President’s Office by now. There is no
coupon provided for the $600 bus
fee. The fee is payable quarterly
($150.00) in August, October, December, and February. Please be
aware that if the bus fee payment is
late, it will be taken from the next
tuition payment.
THANK YOU!
Have a wonderful school year!
SCRIP -
[Great way to lower tuition]
Start out the new school year by
using SCRIP and lower your
tuition! SCRIP order forms can
be downloaded from Carroll’s
website. The SCRIP office will
be open September 5, 2013. The
office is open EVERY Thursday
from 9 am to noon.
For more information, call Sally
Smith at 610-688-7610, ext. 162.
Tuition Information
COUPON BOOKS: Coupon books for payment of tuition have been
provided for the 2013-2014 school year. Separate coupons have been
included in the booklet for the following fees: School, Fund Raising,
Parent’s Association, Book, Registration, and Senior Graduation. As
noted on the coupon, a separate check for these fees is appreciated. Also,
the student ID number should be written on your check. As you are
already aware, the school fee was due June 15th and the first payment was
due July 15th. The Fund Raising Fee and second tuition payment are due
August 15th.
Tuition payments will first be credited to outstanding balances for the
2012-2013 school year BEFORE being credited to the 2013-2014 tuition
owed. Therefore, please remit any past due tuition and fees before using
the current coupons.
You are also reminded that Archdiocesan policy states “A STUDENT
WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO START A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
WITH AN OUTSTANDING TUITION BALANCE FROM PREVIOUS
YEARS.” We are obliged to adhere to this policy. In light of this, all previous year tuition and fees must be paid in full by August 29, 2013. Any
student who still has a balance from the 2012-2013 school year will be
removed from the roll by the Archdiocese on September 1, 2013. There
will be NO EXCEPTIONS made regarding this policy.
IMPORTANT: The first tuition payment and the school fee must be
paid in order to receive your student’s roster. Also, rosters will not be
released if there is an outstanding balance owed from last year.
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visit the Carroll website and read the Daily Announcements. This is a great way to stay informed of events at
Carroll.
GUIDANCE VISITS: Through the kindness of several
academic departments, the counseling staff will be visiting classes to discuss appropriate topics throughout
the school year. Please remember that parents and/or
guardians are encouraged to contact the Guidance Office at extension 126, if you have a question or concern.
A counselor is available every period of the school day.
SENIORS: The Guidance Office will be ready to help in
the college process as soon as the school year begins.
Most students apply online or mail their paper applications directly to the college(s). Please remember that
no matter how you apply, you must request a transcript
and standardized test scores release in writing. The fee
for an official or unofficial transcript is $4.00. We ask
that you supply an addressed, stamped envelope.
Please allow ten school days for processing. Also,
please be advised that each student should have at least
two recommendations on file in the Guidance Office.
All necessary forms are available in Room 319.
COLLEGE VISITS: Students are strongly encouraged to
visit the schools they are interested in attending. Students are expected to use the PSAT testing day for this
purpose. Please call the Admission Office at the
schools of your choice to make an appointment for an
official visit.
SAT: The first SAT of the this school year will be Saturday, October 5th. You can register immediately by
going to the College Board website,
www.collegeboard.org Archbishop Carroll is a test
center in October. Our school code is 394131 and our
test center number is 39610.
ACT: The ACT is an alternative college admissions
test. It will be offered at Carroll on October 26th.
Please go to www.actstudent.org for more information
and/or to register. Our school code is 394131 and our
test center number for the ACT is 218110.
FEE WAIVER: Students who demonstrate financial
need are entitled to receive up to two fee waivers for
the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests. Please have your
student see Mr. Weinrich in the Guidance Office for
more details.
PSAT/NMSQT: All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment
Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
[PSAT/NMSQT] test on Wednesday, October 16th.
Counselors will be visiting all classes with information
and handouts about this test, including a very helpful
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preparation booklet. Please ask your student to
share this information with you.
INTERNET ACCOUNTS: All students, except
for the class of 2015, have had the opportunity to
open accounts with www.collegeboard.com and
www.educationplanner.com. These sites are free
and offer useful information on colleges, majors,
careers, and financial aid. Counselors will be introducing these sites to the freshmen at the beginning of the school year.
MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART: This is an easy-touse, online personalized college and career planning kit available free of charge to ALL students
who take or have taken the PSAT. The information and answers your child provided when they
took the test are incorporated into this useful tool.
It presents their data back to them in four main
parts: My Online Score Report, My SAT Study
Plan, My College Matches, and My Major and Career Matches. Access is available using the access
code on the student’s paper score report and the
www.collegeboard.com\quickstart site. A counselor has explored this program with each present
junior and senior. This program can be utilized
throughout high school.
REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIRS: There are a number
of regional fairs this Fall. The Delaware County
Regional Fair will be held September 26th from
6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Brandywine Campus
of Penn State University.
The Montgomery
County Fair will take place October 9th at the
Montgomery County Community College from
6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR: The largest local college fair is the National College Fair. This will
take place Sunday, November 10th from 11:00 am
until 3:00 pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The event is free and open to
everyone. Please make plans to attend.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST: To request a transcript
request before September, please contact Mrs. Thomas at extension 112. Appropriate Transcript
Release forms are available on our website. The
Guidance Office will reopen Tuesday, September
3rd.
SAT PREP CLASSES ALERT:
Carroll faculty will offer the after-school prep classes
again this year!
NB: The first scheduled SAT administered at Carroll will be Saturday, October 5!
For interested students, the registration form will be
available online at the Carroll website in late August.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER
tphillips@jcarroll.org
[610-688-7610, ext. 125]
Welcome to all those who are new to the Archbishop Carroll family! I hope you are already feeling at
home. For those who have been a part of the Carroll community for a longer time, you may notice something
new as you walk in the doors of the building. The former Ministry Office has been moved down the hall to
Room 222, and is now the Campus Ministry Center. The word center versus office implies that what we do to
live out our Catholic Christian Faith should be the heart of who we are and what we are about as the Carroll
family and, more importantly, the family of God. By increasing the physical space of the Ministry Center, it
is our hope that we will be able to engage more of our students, faculty, and families in getting involved in the
good work of ministry here at Carroll and beyond. To that end, I stand ready to assist you and your sons and
daughters in the living out of that Faith on a daily basis and welcome your suggestions and input on how we can better serve
you and our students.
As we begin our new school year, the students of Archbishop Carroll are going to be challenged to realize a call each
of them has—a call to become soldiers of Christ. It has become very clear in our society and world today that your sons and
daughters (and each one of us) are fighting a battle to stay true to our faith and morals. Upon their baptism, they were initiated into God’s army, and now they have to fight everyday against the temptations and obstacles thrown in their way to
wound them and separate them from the Head of our army—Jesus Christ. But they need generals, captains, and drill sergeants to inspire them, to bear the standard for what it means to be a soldier of Christ. They need you, their parents and
guardians to make sure they are nourished for the battle in the Eucharist at Mass each week, to join with them in receiving
healing in confession for the wounds they suffer, and to pray together as a family for the courage to live the call to the Christian life. Many of you attended Carroll’s outstanding production of Les Miserables last spring; recall the moving words of the
finale: “Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me?” If you , parents and guardians, do not . .
Then who will?
In Christ,
Tom Phillips
PS: Holy Mass is celebrated daily in Chapel and you are most welcome. If you wish to have a Mass celebrated with the special intention of the remembrance of a loved one, please contact me at the Ministry e-mail or extension [125].
The Kairos Retreat
 The Kairos retreat is an experience that most students will tell you they look forward to almost from the moment
they step through the doors of Carroll. It is, without a doubt, an outstanding encounter with the Risen Lord.
Forty members of the Class of 2014 experienced this encounter with God, self, and others on Kairos LXXV this
past June. Some of these retreatants have been selected to serve as leaders for their classmates and are already
busy preparing for the upcoming Kairos LXXVI retreat, which will take place October 15-18, 2013 (registration
for this retreat is already closed).
 Registration for the final two Kairos retreats of the year (January 7-10, 2014 and March 18-21, 2014) will begin
in September. Registration is conducted online an a first come, first served basis, and students will be notified
through morning announcements regarding upcoming registration periods. For further information on the Kairos
retreat, please go to the Ministry section of our website and click on the Retreats tab.
 The Kairos retreat is open to members of the senior class only. The All-Class Retreat day for juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and any senior who does not attend Kairos is mandatory and will be conducted later in the
school year.
 Chapel Fund Thank you to all those alum, parents, and families who continue to contribute to our efforts to
beautify and enhance our Chapel and liturgies. If you would like to donate to one of the items below or contribute to our fund to purchase needed supplies for our Chapel, please contact the Ministry Center via e-mail.
Marble Ambo (for proclaiming the Word of God
$3,800.00
Altar of Reservation (for the tabernacle)
$3,600.00
August-September 2012 School Ministry Dates
 August 15
Assumption of the BVM (Holy Day of Obligation)
 August 28
Prayer Service for Fall athletes -7 pm
 September 3
Opening Mass for faculty, staff, and administration
 September 11
Prayer Service for the Commemoration of the Events of September 11, 2001
 September 12-13 Back-to-School Confessions
 September 20
Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit
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The Parents’ Association welcomes
All parents to the Archbishop Carroll Community.
Get involved . . . Be informed . . . Make a difference here at Carroll!!
Parents’ Association Meetings
ACHS Tuition Raffle
Open to all parents
Win free tuition for
2013-2014 school year!
Monday, August 26, 2013
7 p.m.
Tickets cost
$25 each or 3 for $50
Tickets are sent to parents
in the ACHS August
mailing & available at
parent events.
Monday, September 9, 2013
7 p.m.
Curley Family Library
Main Floor
Enter Carroll at Door A
in the front of the building
Drawing is
Back-to-School Night
September 12, 2013
Good luck to all!
Questions? Suggestions? Want to Volunteer?
Call Carroll Parents’ voicemail: 610-688-7610, ext. 277
E-mail us at parents@jcarroll.org
Visit our page at www.jcarroll.org/parents
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President: Jennifer Finnegan
Vice-President: Robert Maurone
Treasurer: Ann Marchino
Secretary: Marilee Connor
Hospitality: Kathy Campbell and
Kathy Bristowe
Tuition Lottery: Sheila Feeney
Student Directory: Sharon Corbett
Dance Chaperone Chair: Open
Senior Representatives: Open
Junior Representatives: Open
Sophomore Representatives: Open
Freshman Representatives: Open
There are positions open for class reps!
Also, volunteers are needed throughout the
year to assist the association.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or
are interested in filling a key role, please
contact us.
Activities of the Parent’s Association
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ACHS Parents’ Association Officers and
Committee Chairs for 2013-2014
Meet with the principal: We discuss the activities of the school in a
friendly, round-table atmosphere. We usually meet in the Curley Family
Library on Monday of alternate months at 7:00 p.m.
Hospitality: We provide and serve food for many school functions such as
Back-to-School Night and class meetings for parents.
Chaperone Dances: We help provide a safe and positive experience for
our children.
Co-sponsor with Carroll Family/Alumni: Chico’s Vibe scheduled for
Friday, March 28, 2014
Parents’ Newsletter: Our Association pays for the cost of printing and
limited mailing the parents’ newsletter throughout the school year.
Student Directory: Each year we publish a directory listing the names
and addresses of students and parents.
Christian Brothers Scholarship: We award a $1000 scholarship to a
deserving junior student at Carroll for senior year.
Student Directory
Please stay connected to the
Carroll Community by signing
up for the 2013-2014
Student Directory.
Please complete and mail back
the response form that will be
sent to you in early August.
The deadline for this year’s
directory is September 13.
The cost is $7.00 for printing
and mailing expenses.
Driver Education Mr. Neil Pancoast of the My Turn To Drive School will offer driver training education during the fall and
spring semesters. Classes will be conducted at Archbishop John Carroll High School on twice weekly, generally Monday and
Wednesday afternoons, starting immediately after school in Room 208.
The Monday—Wednesday classes begin Monday, September 16 and will end November 13. The cost of the course is $225.00
which includes thirty hours of classroom instruction. Students who are not yet sixteen years of age are permitted to start the course.
Additional information may be obtained by calling 215-292-2070 -or email at
director@mttds.com
Registration forms may be obtained online at the Carroll homepage under the Academics link.
Checks are to be made payable to My Turn To Drive School. Payment is due no later than the first day of driving classes to the instructor. Class size is limited and placement will be on a first come, first served basis.
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ATHLETIC
INFORMATION
Practices and tryouts for Fall Sports teams will begin on MONDAY, AUGUST 12th for those players who have completed and submitted
the PIAA mandated Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation [CIPPE] form. Section 4 of the CIPPE form requires the
student-athlete to complete a physical administered by an Authorized Medical Examiner (AME). Physicals must be completed on or after
June 1, 2013 in order to be eligible the 2013-2014 year. Student or parents may download CIPPE forms from www.jcarroll.org or by visiting the PIAA website which is
www.PIAA.org
We encourage student-athletes, parents and/or guardians to complete the CIPPE forms and mail them or drop them off to the Athletic
Office. Coaches may not allow any athlete to participate in practices or tryouts without the completed CIPPE form.
Mail to:
Archbishop Carroll High School
Attn: CIPPE –Athletic Office
211 Matson Ford Road
Radnor PA 19087-4590
PATRIOTS
Additional information pertaining to the specific starting times for your fall sports practices may be found at www.jcarroll.org. Select the
Athletics tab and then click on the digital sports link to access schedules. You can contact the head coach directly for any information
pertaining to your sport through our web page. If you have additional questions, please contact Athletic Director, Jim Corkery, at jcorkery@jcarroll.org. An e-mail directory of head coaches is listed below.
SPORT
HEAD COACH
E-MAIL ADDRESS
B & G X-Country
John Mooney
jmooney500@uhc.com
Field Hockey
Kelly Dougherty
fieldhockey@jcarroll.org
Football
Joe Powel
football@jcarroll.org
Golf
Kevin McCarthy
harpmcc@aol.com
Boys’ Soccer
Kevin Curley
ktbs18@aol.com
Girls’ Soccer
Eileen Boneck
girlssoccer@jcarroll.org
Volleyball
Matt Gendascek
volleyball@jcarroll.org
Cheerleading
Jen Dawson
cheerleading@jcarroll.org
Girls’ Tennis
Margie Elliott
girlstennis@jcarroll.org
SAVE THIS DATE!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 –7 pm
Opening Prayer Service for Fall Sports Teams
Followed by mandatory team meetings.
A parent/guardian and each fall sport student-athlete MUST attend.
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Archbishop John Carroll High School
Parents’ Newsletter
211 Matson Ford Road
Radnor PA 19087-4590
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is the first issue of the NEWSLETTER for this academic year, which is mailed to
all parents of NEW students and the Class of 2017.
All subsequent issues of the NEWSLETTER will be posted online at the school website at the beginning of the month:
www.jcarroll.org
If you wish to have a hard copy mailed to your home, please place that request in
writing and forward it to ACHS - Main Office
211 Matson Ford Road
Radnor PA 19087-4590
THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FOR THE OCTOBER-NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER IS
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2013