John Carroll Catholic High School

300 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham, Al  35209  (205) 940-2400 
 

To Apply For Admission

• Download forms (Application for Admission, Math Teacher Recommendation Form, English Teacher Recommendation Form, Counselor/Principal Recommendation Form, Request for Records)
• Fill out Application for Admission and return to Office of Admissions at John Carroll Catholic High School with application fee of $50.00. Please include a current school photo of applicant.
• Recommendation Forms and Request for Records should be distributed to applicant’s current school. Current school will send completed forms to John Carroll Catholic High School.
• Student will be registered for John Carroll Catholic High School Placement Test scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Lunch will be provided after test.

New Student Admissions Criteria

Each applicant is thoroughly reviewed to ensure John Carroll Catholic High School fits the needs of the applicant. Through a selective admissions process, we base our decisions on these criteria:

• Overall middle school record (academic, behavioral and attendance)
• Recommendations of middle school principal and teachers
• Results of the John Carroll Catholic High School placement test
• Personal interview with Admissions Committee member
• Applicant’s commitment to John Carroll Catholic High School
• Succesfull completion of eighth grade

It is highly recommended that an applicant for the 9th grade take the placement test on our scheduled test date for consideration in the upcoming freshmen class. Applicants whose forms are not complete or have not tested will go on a waiting list.

 Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest concerning a transfer to John Carroll Catholic High School. John Carroll accepts transfer students as space permits. Senior transfers are not accepted (unless the applicant is a move-in from another Catholic high school and meets admissions criteria).

As a prospective transfer student, please follow the procedure listed below:

• Download forms (Application for Admission, Math Teacher Recommendation Form, English Teacher Recommendation Form, Counselor/Principal Recommendation Form, Request for Records)
• Fill out forms and return to Office of Admissions at John Carroll Catholic High School with application fee of $50.00. Please include a current school photo of applicant.
• Recommendation Forms and Request for Records should be distributed to applicant’s current school. Current school will send completed forms to John Carroll Catholic High School.

Student will be registered for John Carroll Catholic High School Placement Test scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Lunch will be provided after test.

Transfer Admissions Criteria

Each applicant is thoroughly reviewed to ensure John Carroll Catholic High School fits the needs of the applicant. Through a selective admissions process, we base our decisions on these criteria:

• Overall academic record (academic, behavioral and attendance)
• Recommendations of current principal and teachers
• Results of the John Carroll Catholic High School placement test
• Personal interview with Admissions Committee member
• Applicant’s commitment to John Carroll Catholic High School
• Must be in good standing at current institution

Admission will be granted as space permits. Applicants whose forms are not complete or have not tested will go on a waiting list.

We are currently accepting applications.

Shadow Program

John Carroll's Shadow Visitation Program is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about everyday life at JCCHS by shadowing with a student ambassador. Shadow days are the 1^st Friday of every month, by appointment.