Happy Friday!

School begins in less than one week. Updated information on our Opening Days is included below. Due to the forecast heat, we will be dismissing earlier this week. Lunch will not be served to students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Students are to be in uniform on the opening days. Freshmen may either wear the red AR polo shirt or their Class of 2027 AR shirt on Wednesday. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are to be in regular uniform. Students should bring their charged Chromebooks to school and are reminded that schoolbags may not be carried during the school day.

All classes will report on Monday, September 11 at 7:45 AM for an A schedule. Lunches will be served.

Remind is for the school to communicate with students with important news and updates that are sent directly to the student's phone with having to share phone numbers. Many teachers will also utilize Remind.

Students should download the Remind App on their phone and create an account.

All students must join their AR class on Remind by using the following codes. If you joined last year, you are still in the group:

To join, add the following class codes:

You can also text the codes above for your year to 81010 to join. However, you should have the app as many individuals in the school will communicate in this manner.

On Tuesday, students will be emailed a roster that includes locker information. Prior assigned lockers were not changed.

Accounts that are not current in tuition will not have access to PowerSchool or Schoology. Please contact Diane Costello in the Tuition Office with any questions.

Math and Science packets for incoming freshmen, as well as Summer Reading for all students, are due on the first day of full classes, Monday, September 11.

Summer Reading appears on the report card and transcripts as a Pass/Fail grade issued by the ELA teacher.

Physicals are required for incoming freshmen and rising juniors (11th graders).

There are required immunizations for all incoming students as well as updates for seniors. Click the link on the right.

Physical papers and immunization records can be dropped off at the Main Office.

Students whose immunizations are not current will not be able to start or remain in school. The Archdiocese does not recognize religious or medical exemptions.

Students are not permitted to carry any medications, including Tylenol or Advil. Students who require daily medications during the school day must contact the Nurse to obtain the necessary form to be completed by the doctor or advanced practice Nurse. Medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label in place. The school Nurse or designee administers the medicine.

There is no charge for the first ID. Returning students who lost their ID over the summer can fill out the form on the counter for a new ID. There is a charge for replacement ID cards.

All students are required to use a school-issued lock. Students who do not have a lock or lost it can purchase one in the Office of Student Services.

Lockers are assigned by the Office. If you need to switch your locker, please complete the form at the start of the school year on the counter.

Parking permits are required for all students who drive and park on campus. The form needs to be completed and brought to the Office of Student Services.

Fare Card Information Sheets must be filled out in order to receive a Fare Card Students qualify for Fare Cards according to the regulations of the School District of Philadelphia: 

• A student must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia to be eligible for a SEPTA student Fare Card. 
• AR students MUST live 1.5 miles or more from Archbishop Ryan High School to be eligible for a free SEPTA student Fare Card. (determined by SEPTA)

Students accept the challenge and responsibility to follow the example of Jesus Christ by serving the needs of others. Each student is required to complete 20 hours of Christian service by March 29, 2024. Service projects completed before March 2, 2023, may not be submitted to satisfy this requirement. Service activities must adhere to the criteria listed in the Instructions for Christian Service Requirement posted on the school website.

Students will receive a pass/fail grade on their report cards. A reflection paper and documentation of hours are required. Students are responsible for logging their service hours through their school-issued Mobile Serve account. The School Minister reviews all submitted hours.

Kairos Retreats

• Kairos 66: October 27-30, 2023
• Kairos 67: March 8-11, 2024
• Kairos 68: May 3-6, 2024

Retreat Dates

• Freshman Retreat: January 12, 2024
• Sophomore Retreat: December 7, 2023
• Junior Retreat: February 8, 2024
• Senior Retreat: March 22, 2024