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As your child embarks on their journey as a freshman or new student, we understand that this is an excitingand sometimes overwhelming time for both students and parents. Our Parent Survival Guide is designed tosupport you through this transition, providing helpful tips, important information, and a glimpse into what toexpect over the coming year.At Bishop Carroll, we believe in fostering a strong community where students, parents, and staff worktogether to ensure success. This guide is here to offer you the encouragement and resources needed tohelp your student thrive both academically and personally. From navigating school events to understandingkey milestones, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community and look forward to supporting you as you and your childembark on this exciting new chapter! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Main office at316.722.2390, the Counseling office at 316.729-5278, or the Advancement office at 316.729.5289 if youhave any questions. Hello Parents of Future BCCHS GoldenHello Parents of Future BCCHS GoldenEagles and welcome to the BishopEagles and welcome to the BishopCarroll family!Carroll family!

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Madonna High School for girls opened inSeptember of 1966 staffed by the Adorers of theBlood of Christ and the Congregation of theSisters of St. Joseph.In the fall of 1971, Madonna High School mergedwith Bishop Carroll High School to become coed.Renovations to the chapel, front entrance, kitchen,offices, academic classrooms, halls, commons area(including restrooms), and parking lot improvementswere completed as part of the Threshold toTomorrow Diocesan Campaign.Beginning in 2004, BCCHS established fivespecialized Academies to provide students with theopportunity to explore specific areas of study ingreater depth. St. Catherine of Bologna Fine ArtsAcademy, St. Joseph Construction Science andTrade Academy, St. Benedict Project Lead the WayEngineering Academy, St. Gianna Health Academyand the Tom Seiler Teaching Academy.With the Building the Tradition Capital Campaignthe construction of additional classrooms and theActivities Complex, a 2,000-seat gymnasium, withvarsity locker rooms, offices, and a multi-purposewrestling room. In addition, turf was installed at theBishop Carroll Family Stadium. The Community System is Bishop Carroll’s approachto organizing and engaging the student body, witheach student placed into one of eight communitiesdedicated to a specific saint. The CommunitySystem fosters strong connections among allmembers of the school community while supportingthe growth of students’ faith, relationships, andleadership skills.WSU Tech partners with BCCHS to offer technicaleducation courses to all juniors and seniors, withnearly 20 programs providing dual credit and accessto free or reduced college tuition.HISTORY OF 202020171999196620212004-20162006-20091971Bishop Mark K. Carroll established the all-boysNotre Dame High School to meet the needs ofthe ever-growing parishes of Wichita’s west side.1962Classes at Bishop Mark K. Carroll High Schoollocated at 8101 W. Central began in September of1964 with the Christian Brothers living on campus.1964Return of Service to Stewardship, the servicehours program and the introduction of Kairosretreats for all members of the junior class. 2024-2025This is Our Home Keeping it Cool capital campaignkicks off to cover the $4.2 million used to install anew HVAC system. 1975After more than 20 years of service, the ChristianBrothers stepped away from their roles at BCCHS.School uniforms were introduced at BCCHS,marking a significant change in the school's dresscode policy.1994

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Keaton McCrackenAssistant Principal ofAcademicsMcCrackenKeaton@bcchs.orgDan DesterPrincipalDesterDan@bcchs.orgSlade LaMunyonAssistant Principal ofStudent Serviceslamunyonslade@bcchs.orgThe school administration team works collaboratively to create a nurturing, faith-filled, and productivelearning environment. Administration focuses on fostering student success, ensuring compliance witheducation regulations, maintaining school safety, and supporting the professional development of teachersand staff. For inquiries or assistance, please reach out to the administration at 316.722.2390.Administration Absences/Appointments/IllnessesIf an early dismissal is anticipated, a parent/guardian must contact the school prior to the early dismissaltime requested for their student. An early dismissal slip will be delivered to the student, then it will be thestudent’s responsibility to leave the class on time, check out in the front office and the student will beallowed to come out to your car. Parents do not need to come in to the school to pick up the student.If the student returns to school from the absence before the end of the school day, he/she should report tothe office to check back in to receive a pass that will allow him/her admission to class. Students dismissedfor medical appointments must present a note from the medical office to the school office upon theirarrival when returning from an appointment. Parents do not need to come into the school building with theirstudent.If a student is not feeling well, they can see the nurse, Jeanne Melillo, in the nurse’s office, located in the500 hallway on the North side of the building. **Students may not have medication of any kind in theirbackpack or locker, please see the student handbook for a more detailed medication policy.A student who must leave school due to illness or other emergency MUST check out through the nurse or theoffice. The parent/guardian will be called who will then give permission for the student to leave school. Astudent who leaves the school building without going through the above procedures may be consideredtruant.If a student will be absent, the parent must call or email the school that day. Parents may also call afterhours and leave a message. For planned absences such as trips or college visits, 48 hours notice isrequired. Jennifer HyblReceptionisthybljennifer@bcchs.orgCassandra MorrisAttendance ClerkMorrisCassandra@bcchs.orgJeanne MelilloNurseMelilloJeanne@bcchs.orgAttendanceLine: 316-722-2390

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The Advancement Office supports the mission and growth of the school by fostering strong relationshipswith alumni, parents, donors, and the broader community. It leads fundraising efforts, coordinates events,manages communications, and oversees alumni relations. Through these efforts, the Advancement Officehelps secure resources that enhance student experiences and ensure the long-term success of the school.The Advancement Office spearheads the Bishop Carroll Annual Fund every year with the goal of raisingapproximately $700,000 for Bishop Carroll to fund the school’s nearly $9M budget. This is the cost ofeducating our students!Advancement Office Debby BiekerPresident’s Secretarybiekerdeb@bcchs.orgLeticia Nielsen President nielsenleticia@bcchs.orgAlan Schuckman ’83 Advancement &Alumni RelationsOfficerschuckmanalan@bcchs.orgJackie Foltz ’84 Library Media &CommunicationsCoordinatorFoltzJackie@bcchs.orgValerie Whiteley ’02Advancement Coordinator Whiteleyvalerie@bcchs.orgAthletics/ActivitiesBishop Carroll Catholic High School participates in the Greater Wichita Athletic League (GWAL) and issanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). The school has a richtradition of success, boasting nearly 70 state titles along with countless regional and city leaguechampionships. BC competes in twenty-two sports and three spirit activities. It is highly recommended, but not required, that your student attend a Bishop Carroll SummerCamp/Summer Weights and Conditioning to participate in athletics. Information about camps andweights can be found here. Before tryouts, each athlete must have a physical on file dated after May 1,2025. Physicals are uploaded to RankOne. The physical form as well as upload instructions can be foundhere. The BCCHS Athletics calendar can be found here. Clubs and activities offer students opportunities to explore their passions, develop new skills, and buildlasting friendships. They promote leadership, teamwork, and personal growth while enhancing the overalleducational experience. BCCHS offers over 40 clubs catering to a variety of interests, so that students canfind the perfect fit to expand their horizons and thrive both academically and socially. Learn about whatclubs are offered by clicking here.Jenny Duling Athletics SecretaryDulingJenny@bcchs.orgTyler Fraizer ’02Activities/AthleticDirectorFraizerTyler@bcchs.orgRachel JensenAthletic Trainerathletictrainer@bcchs.org

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BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTSOpen House: Mark your calendars to attend Open House on Monday, August 11. Students: Open House: 3:00-5:00 p.m.Parents: Parent Meeting and Open House: 5–7:00 p.m. During Open House, your student will have the opportunity to set up their locker, walk their schedule, makecounselor appointments, and purchase Bishop Carroll attire and locker mates, etc. Schedules will be sentout via document delivery on August 8 . thFreshman/New Student First Day: Your freshman and/or new student, along with the student leaders, will get the whole school to themselves(faculty and staff are also here) on 8/13/25. They begin their day at 7:55 a.m. in the AC (Activity Complex)and learn which Community they are assigned. The day is full of activities where they will learn the tricks ofbeing a freshman/new student. The freshmen will be in their community touring the school and stopping atdifferent stations for information. After their tour, they will go through their class schedule like every otherday. The day ends at 12:30 p.m. Community DayCommunity Day is a special half-day held on 8/14/25 where students come together to connect withmembers of their House/Community. Through fun games and activities, they build friendships, strengthenbonds, and create lasting memories. Fall Sports ScrimmageOn 8/29/25, BC will celebrate and kickoff the fall sports season. Watch the football, volleyball, girls’ tennisand boys’ soccer teams participate in inter-squad scrimmages while cross country hits the track for timetrials. All are invited to join the festivities and enjoy the BCPO tailgate. Back to School DanceThe Back to School Dance or BTSD is held in the Cave following the Fall Sports Scrimmages on 8/29/25.It is a casual dance with students attending in groups of friends. The dance is only open to BCCHSstudents and they will need to present their ID as well as $5 and a can of food to get in. The Bishop Carroll Parents’ Organization includes all parents and friends of the school community and isdivided into Academic and Activities Committees, each with its own officers and voting members. Thesegroups organize events and programs that support the school and offer many opportunities to volunteer.You are invited to get involved and show your student the true spirit of stewardship.BCPO (Bishop Carroll Parents Organization) The Academics Committee is incharge of:Trash Bag SalesFootball ConcessionsBasketball ConcessionsBuzz BooksSuper Bowl Pancake andSausage FeedThe Activities Committee is responsible for:CSAL Christmas Basketball Tournament CSAL Track ConcessionsTailgate Parties All-Sports Program Gold Cards Spirit Wear and Locker Mate Sales Picture Buttons Golf Tournament Yard SignsMeetings are held the 3 Monday of themonth at 7pm in the Library. Click here to jointhe Band App to learn more. rdMeetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at7pm in the Atrium. The Academics Committee Board:President: Rob SillVice President: Keri FergusonSecretary: Megan DeitchlerTreasurer: Amy ClineThe Activities Committee Board:President: Dave BeckerVice President: Becky McCorrySecretary: Nicole GirrensTreasurer: Katie Ricke

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Canvas Students may bring personal telecommunications devices to school (see BYOD policy in the StudentHandbook), but devices must be stored out of sight—not on the student’s person (e.g., not in pockets).Devices may not be used during school hours.To protect the learning environment and maintain academic integrity, devices such as cell phones, earbuds, iPods, iPads, MP3 players, and personal laptops are included in this policy. School staff may confiscate a device if: A) It is turned on (e.g., rings or vibrates), or B) It is visible on the student’s person. Cell Phone PolicyTo support the spiritual growth of our students and deepen their relationship with the Lord, Bishop Carrolloffers annual off-campus retreats. These retreats are thoughtfully planned by our peer ministers incollaboration with the Campus Ministry staff.Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, all juniors will participate in the Kairos retreat, held in GreatBend, Kansas. Running from Thursday through Saturday, the Kairos retreat offers students a meaningfulopportunity to strengthen their faith and build community with one another and with God.Students in other grade levels will also take part in their own off-campus retreats throughout the year:Campus MinistryErin Hohl ‘96Campus MinisterHohlErin@bcchs.orgJeny Ayres ‘02Campus MinisterAyresJennifer@bcchs.orgFr. Hayden Charles ‘13ChaplainFRHaydenCharles@bcchs.orgThese retreats are a cornerstone ofour spiritual life program andprovide students with enrichingexperiences of reflection,fellowship, and personal growth.Sophomore Retreat: October 2–3Freshman Retreat: February 26–27Senior Retreat: April 16–17Chromebooks are essential learning tools at the high school level and are tobe used responsibly for educational purposes both in and out of the classroom.New students will check out their Chromebooks on the first day of school.Students are expected to bring their charged Chromebook to school each dayand follow all guidelines regarding appropriate use, including accessing onlyapproved websites and respecting digital privacy and security. Misuse ofdevices may result in disciplinary action and restricted access. Deviceinsurance is available for $50. ChromebooksCanvas is a learning management system that supports and accelerates thetransformation of student learning for a more personalized, collaborative, andengaging experience. As a parent, you can view student grades, readannouncements, view the calendar, see your student’s course syllabus, access alist of assignments with due dates, see online assignments, and set up email ortext notifications from your student’s teachers.

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Letter from Tish and DanJosh Mans ’07School CounselorMansJosh@bcchs.orgDavid HorstSchool CounselorHorstDavid@bcchs.orgMark CottonSchool Counselorcottonmark@bcchs.orgJanet NevilleDirector of Counselingnevillejanet@bcchs.orgCindy GlenCounseling SecretaryGlenCindy@bcchs.orgThe Counseling Department supports students in academics, college and career planning, scholarships,personal development, and social emotional well-being. Working closely with teachers, parents, andadministrators, counselors help create a positive environment for student success. Contact the counselingdepartment at 316.729.5278. The Counseling Offices are located in 100 Hall across from the Chapel. Counseling Department The primary objective of the Community System at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is to support ourmission by assisting parents in forming disciples of Christ who enrich our culture as stewards of God’s gifts.The Community System fosters strong bonds among all members of the school community while promotingthe development of each student's faith through relationships and leadership skills. Our students, faculty, and staff are divided into eight different Communities, each named after a particularsaint. They are invited to embrace the charism of their Community’s patron in a meaningful way. Thesesaints are St. André Bessette, St. Dominic Savio, St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Philip Neri, St.Sebastian, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Each Community consists of approximately145 students, who are further divided into Houses of about 20 students. Each Community is led by a facultyDean and two student Coordinators, who are responsible for the health and development of theirCommunity. Each House includes an adult Mentor, a House Captain, and Grade-Level Leaders who aretasked with the day-to-day formation of a community rooted in Faith, Hope, and Charity. Houses meet Monday through Thursday, with time dedicated to building relationships through fun activities,games, and competitions. These experiences support the relational, emotional, and physical developmentof our students and foster the growth and expression of leadership skills. They also provide opportunities fordiscipleship and mentoring. The BCCHS Community System invites Mentors and students alike to walk withone another in the journey of forming the whole person as a Missionary Disciple. Click here to learn more about the leadership in each community. Students are permitted to wear their respective community shirt with jeans every Monday and on specialactivity days throughout the year. Click here to purchase Community attire.Community System

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All of the dances are under the umbrella of the Community System. Please refer to the student handbookfor the details and rules of dances. Students cannot wear shoes in the Cave for any of the dances. Theycheck their shoes and other personal items in the auditorium and retrieve them when they leave at the endof the dance. Students must have their current student ID to enter the dances.Back to School Dance is the most popular dance of the school year. It is the first dance of the schoolyear. It is after the Fall Sports scrimmage and is held in the Cave. Some groups make t-shirts for the danceand others just enjoy the casualness of the dance. It is a great way to begin the school year. This dance isonly open to BCCHS students.Homecoming Dance is held the Saturday night of Homecoming week and is also held in the Cave.Students can attend with a date or with a group of friends. Outside dates must be signed up in advance atschool. The attire is semi-formal.Sweetheart Dance will look a little different this year. Historically, the Sweetheart Dance was a semi-formal event, however with feedback from the student body, Sweetheart will be a casual dance followinga home basketball game. Prom is a dance for juniors and seniors. An underclassman can attend if asked by a junior or senior.Outside dates must be signed up in advance at school. Prom is usually held after Easter in late spring offcampus. Parents are welcome to watch the red carpet entrance of our students. DancesBefore school, drop off of your studentis allowed along the front drive in thefront of the school (at Door #1), and bythe Activities Complex (at Door #4).You may only form one line and pleasedo not drop off your student in front ofstalls in the parking lots. After school,pick up of your student is allowedalong the front drive in the front of theschool, by the Activities Complex or byparking in a vacant spot. You can beticketed if you park in places that arenot designated for parking. Thisincludes handicapped and striped noparking zones. Drop Off and Pick Up A typical week looks like the following: Monday – House Schedule/Activity Day Tuesday – House Schedule/Class Mass Wednesday – House Extended Thursday - House ExtendedFriday – All Community MassA classic school day consists of seven class periods, with passing periods lasting 5 minutes. There areseveral daily schedules used throughout the school year: • House/Mass/Forum• Extended • All-School Mass • Activity/Early Dismissal• Finals Daily Schedules

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Lockers are assigned by grade level and located in specific hallways: Freshmen in the 100 hallway andSophomores in the 200 hallway (both on the main level), and Juniors in the 300 hallway and Seniors in the400 hallway (both on the upper level). These hallways form an “H” shape—100 and 300 on one side, 200and 400 on the other—connected by a central hallway. Two staircases provide access between the mainand upper levels. The 500 and 600 hallways are located on the north side of the building and contain onlyclassrooms with no lockers.Lockers Lost and found items can be retrieved from two locations: on the table outside the Cave and from thefront office. Students are encouraged to check both areas regularly for any missing belongings.Lost and FoundEach student receives a student ID card and a color-codedlanyard corresponding to their assigned community. IDs must beworn visibly on the school-issued lanyard at all times and arerequired for access to meals, school events, games, anddances. Lost items can be replaced at the following costs: $5for an ID, $7 for a lanyard, and $3 for a plastic sleeve. Studentswho forget their ID must check in at the main office for atemporary card, which must be returned by the end of the dayto avoid detention.ID Card/LanyardsFIGHT SONG Eagles - We’re gonna win tonight Eagles - We’ll fight with all our might Eagles - You Golden Eagles We are united - behind you - So Fight - Fight – Fight!B C C H Sallowed. Households can apply for Free or Reduced Price School Meals duringenrollment or access the application online by clicking here. Updated mealprices are posted in August on the BC website.**In addition, breakfast foods are available daily from 6:45-7:45 at theGolden Eagle Café. LunchStudents are assigned to one of three lunch periods during 4th hour. On the first day of each semester,they will report to their 4th hour class to learn their assigned lunch period. Students can bring lunch fromhome or purchase food from the Golden Eagle Café by adding money to their account throughPowerSchool and using their ID to pay. Microwaves are available, but outside food deliveries are not Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 21–27. A detailed schedule of events will be shared closerto the date via the daily bulletin, website, and social media. Highlights include Day of Service onWednesday, September 24, where all students and staff engage in community service, followed by PowderPuff (a flag football game between senior and junior girls), a bonfire, and open mic night. The weekcontinues with a pep rally, tailgate, and Friday night football game against South, and concludes with theHomecoming dance on Saturday evening.Homecoming Week

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Letter from Tish and DanParent-Teacher Conferences Fall Conferences are scheduled for 10/29-30 and Spring Conferences are scheduled for 2/12-13. EnterDoor #4 and pick up your student’s progress report in the Atrium and then proceed to the designatedareas. Teachers will be organized by department in the Activities Complex (AC), Commons, and Cave.Please be patient and considerate of our teachers and others waiting in line. If you wish to engage in amore extensive conversation, consider arranging a meeting with your student's teacher. Students mayattend the conference with you. Class Masses will take place every Tuesday at 9:45 am in the Auditorium. All Community Mass is everyFriday at 9:45 am in the AC gym. In addition, we have special All School Masses once per month.Students must be in Mass attire for the monthly All School Mass and remain in Mass attire for the entireschool day. See the student handbook for full dress code. Parents, Grandparents and alumni are invited to join us. Visitors may parkin the front lot and enter Door #1 or in the Advancement Lot and enterDoor #4. Special All-School Masses that we have throughout the year include: Pastors’ Day Mass 9/12/25Grandparents’ Mass 10/10/25Memorial Mass 11/7/25Guadalupe Mass 12/12/25Christmas Mass 1/9/26Retirement Mass/Catholic Schools Week 1/30/26Ash Wednesday Mass 2/18/26Easter Mass 4/10/26May Crowning Mass 5/1/26Details will be announced in the daily announcements, email blasts and on our social media pages as the dates approach. MassPowerSchool is a web-based student information system that provides parents, students,and teachers a tool to communicate student performance. PowerSchool may be accessedfrom any place the parent/guardian can access the internet or by downloading the appfrom the Apple/Google store. PowerSchool On campus parking is assigned and based on seniority. For this reason, Freshmenare not allowed to park on campus. This includes handicapped and striped noparking zones. Through the generosity of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and CatholicFamily Federal Credit Union, Freshmen are allowed to park in designated areas oftheir parking lots and walk to the BCCHS campus. At SFA, students may park inthe stalls in the NW corner near the rectory. At CFFCU, students may park in the Nrow of stalls. These areas are first-come, first-served and students parkingoutside of those designated areas may be ticketed. Parking

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Bishop Carroll Catholic High School will use online registration this summer for the 2025-26 school year.The system allows parents/guardians to electronically sign the annual permission forms for school anddiocesan policies as well as various other documents. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, our online registration window will open and remain open through Friday, August1, 2025. Registration is accessed via the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal at the following link:https://cdowk.powerschool.com/public. Registration forms in PowerSchool will be located in FORMSunder the Enrollment Tab. (Note: The PowerSchool Mobile App does not work for online registration.)School fees can be paid online through e~Funds for Schools or in person by check or cash. If you payonline, you will be assessed a service fee. To pay in person, please enter through Door #1 and you will bedirected to the Bookkeeper, Andrea Harrison. If your child is an incoming freshman from a Catholic feeder school, your PowerSchool login will remainthe same. For assistance logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact Jackie Touchatt,Registrar, at touchattjackie@bcchs.org or 729-5271. Note that the PowerSchool Parent/Student portal willbe turned off from June 1st through June 22nd for routine summer maintenance. Registration FeesFees are due no later than August 4, 2025, or can be set up with a payment plan (*see payment planinformation below.) Fees can be paid electronically with e~Funds for Schools, mailed, or in person withcash or check. All fees will be assessed in PowerSchool under the Balance icon. Fees include thefollowing: Required Fees Enrollment Fee (All Students) All Freshmen--PE Uniform Payment Plan Payment plan is for Enrollment fees only. Please contact the bookkeeper, Andrea Harrison, in advanceto set up this option. Payment plans will follow the following guidelines:Set up electronically only through e~Funds for SchoolsPlans run from August through May 10% of all registration fees due by August 4, 202550% of all registration fees due December 16 in order to take final examsth100% of all registration fees due May 15 in order to take final examsthJackie Touchatt ‘05Registrar TouchattJackie@bcchs.orgAndrea HarrisonBookkeeperHarrisonAndrea@bcchs.orgAll families should complete the registration onlinebetween July 1st - August 1st. Your student’sregistration will not be complete until all forms aresubmitted and payment is received. Computers are available at school by appointment.Contact Jackie Touchatt, Registrar, at 316-729-5271to schedule an appointment. Parking Fee (11-12th grade) Yearbook Flyer Newspaper Subscription Device Insurance *10th graders can choose to go into a parking spot lottery andif they are chosen, they will be charged the fee*Parking fee must be paid in full before permit is issued $80$70$16$50Optional Fees $930$20*as of 5/29/25

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Service to Stewardship At BCCHS, we believe that service learning is an integral part of our mission in forming Disciples of Christ.Our goal is to engage students in meaningful service opportunities that will deepen their faith, teach themthe value of serving others, and help them respond gratefully to the gifts they have been given. The program is divided into two parts. The first part involves the Day of Service on September 24th, whereall students will join their house for community service activities after an All-School Mass. Throughout theday, students and staff will engage in various service opportunities, followed by inspiring speakers, a servicefair, and an ice cream social to wrap up the event. The second part of the program will entail studentscompleting service hours on their own, with specific hour requirements for each grade level. Juniors: 20 hours Seniors: 25 hoursFreshmen: 10 hours Sophomores: 15 hours X2Vol is utilized to share service opportunities and log hours. More details and suggested service locations are available on the website by clicking here. VisitorsIf a parent/visitor comes to school during the day... School doors are locked so please enter through door #1 by pressing the doorbell. Once in the building,proceed to the front office to sign in. If you are staying at school for something, you will be given a visitor’s nametag to wear while you are here.Please sign out at the front office when you leave the school. If you are dropping something off, you may leave it at the front office. The office will contact the student.Please do not text your student during school hours as they are not allowed to use their phones. UniformsUniforms promote a sense of unity, equality, and school pride. By eliminating distractions related toclothing choices, uniforms help students focus on their education and foster an environment of respect anddiscipline. They also create a level playing field, where all students are seen as equal, regardless of theirbackground or socioeconomic status. Uniforms may be purchased from Schoolbelles or at the UsedUniform Sale on June 10th or on the parent Bishop Carroll Catholic Community Parents’ FB Group. Pleasesee the student handbook for a detailed description of the dress code. If you are helping with any event or any volunteer opportunity, you must have VIRTUStraining. VIRTUS training is held at different locations throughout the diocese. If youhave not been VIRTUS trained, please click here for dates and times of training. Virtus

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Ways to stay connected Website (www.bcchs.org) – Access/subscribe to the master calendar and athletic calendars, view thestudent handbook, staff directory, and locate important documents related to your student’s classes,athletics information, and other important info. Social Media – Check us out on Facebook, X (@BCCHS_Eagles), Instagram, LinkedIn. Daily Bulletin – This covers everything students and parents need to know about what’s going on at BC,including daily schedules, announcements, lunch menus, stewardship opportunities, and more. It can befound on the website by clicking here. Wednesday Email Blast – Email from Jennifer Hybl containing info specifically for parents for the currentand upcoming weeks. Aquila Magazine – The Aquila is published quarterly; three digital editions and one print edition is mailedin December. Find out about class reunions, new Baby Eagles, Advancement news, and events happeningin the Bishop Carroll Community. Buzz Book – Phone directory containing student names, addresses, numbers, parents’ names, parishes,faculty and staff listings, and Bishop Carroll Parent Organization (BCPO) info. School Messenger – Call system used to inform parents about snow days, school-wide emergencies, orreminders.In ClosingWe hope you find this Survival Guide helpful as you begin your journey at Bishop Carroll Catholic HighSchool. While we have done our best to include key information, we recognize there may be areas we'vemissed. As you navigate your first year, should you encounter any questions, uncertainties, or moments whereyou feel lost, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school. If you believe additional information would behelpful in future editions of this guide, we welcome your suggestions through the Advancement Office.You are entering a significant chapter in your child’s life—one that is filled with excitement, challenges,growth, and transformation. High school is a time of emotional highs and lows, memorable milestones, andpersonal discovery—not only for students but also for their families. Throughout this experience, please knowthat Bishop Carroll is here to support you every step of the way.Bishop Carroll is more than a school, it is a community of educators, parents, coaches, counselors, and staff,united in the mission of forming young men and women of strong character and deep faith. Is it a perfectplace? No. There will be moments of disagreement or frustration—whether with policies, decisions, orindividuals. That is a normal part of any vibrant community. But we are confident that you will come to seeBishop Carroll as a place where your child can thrive academically, spiritually, and personally, within a safe,supportive, and faith-filled environment.As a parent, your involvement, whether large or small, makes a meaningful difference. Your presence,support, and engagement contribute to the strength and vitality of our school. Bishop Carroll is what it istoday because of the commitment of parents who came before you, spiritually, physically, financially, andemotionally.We wish you great joy and many blessings as your child embarks on this important journey. Treasure theseyears, they pass more quickly than you expect. We are truly grateful you have chosen Bishop Carroll for yourchild’s Catholic education, and we look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead.Welcome to the Bishop Carroll family!Welcome to the Bishop Carroll family!

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