ADMINISTRATION

REV. MSGR. MICHAEL J. MATZ President

MRS. CAROL ANN BLAIR Principal

DR. PATRICIA A. RIGBY Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs

MISS LINDA HEFFERNAN Assistant Principal for Student Affairs

MR. RICHARD M. KNOWLTON Assistant Principal for Student Services

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

Opened in September, 1967 and officially dedicated and blessed on April 28, 1968, Archbishop John Carroll High School for Boys and Archbishop John Carroll High School for Girls were the final secondary schools under the building program instituted by John Cardinal Krol. The schools were named for John Carroll, the first bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. They became one in September 1986. Archbishop John Carroll High School is staffed by diocesan priests, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart, Sisters of St. Joseph and lay personnel. Presently the student body numbers approximately 1100.

MISSION STATEMENT

Archbishop John Carroll High School, a co-educational secondary school within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is committed to excellence in the areas of spiritual, academic, and social development. By guiding our students in the development of their goals within the context of a meaningful relationship with God, others, and self, we challenge them to responsible stewardship in the world. With Christ as our model, the school accomplishes this challenge through the dedication of a professional staff who educate the students by implementing innovative and competitive methodologies.

PHILOSOPHY

Archbishop John Carroll High School, a co-educational academic community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dedicates itself to the living of the Gospel within the Catholic tradition. We endeavor to continue and to enhance the formative role of both parents and parish by creating an authentically Christian environment. Our students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and we strive to achieve mutual respect among all members of this faith community. We demonstrate that "Carroll Cares" by the personalized attention we give to every student. Educating the whole person, we guide each student in developing a meaningful relationship with God and all people. We challenge our students to responsible service in the world beyond the school.

Aware of the global need for morally discerning and technically competent leaders, our academic program emphasizes a value-centered approach to critical thinking and decision-making. Our broad-based curriculum is adapted to the students’ varying levels of intellectual capability. We urge our students to be academically accountable while participating in a full array of athletics and extra-curricular activities. We hope to instill in our students the lifelong necessity of personal faith, scholastic achievement, and social involvement. With Christ as our model, we, the Archbishop John Carroll community, commit ourselves to better America through lives of personal integrity and generous service.

RELIGIOUS DIMENSION

As a Christian Community, Archbishop Carroll High School strives to be a source through which each member may deepen his/her personal relationship with God and His son, Jesus Christ. The Office of School Ministry is responsible for providing spiritual opportunities for the students, faculty and staff to grow and mature in the Catholic Faith.

Through the Ministry Office the Carroll Community celebrates our Catholic heritage and identity daily. Students, as well as faculty and staff, are encouraged to participate in the faith experience through prayer, reflection and service.