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New Arrupe Students

Congratulations!

Congratulations, and welcome to the Arrupe Division at BC High! We are thrilled to have your family join our community.

The years ahead will be filled with exciting opportunities, meaningful growth, and unforgettable experiences. Your son is entering a supportive and dynamic environment where he will be challenged, encouraged, and guided every step of the way.

Now that he’s been accepted, it’s time to take the next steps toward becoming a BC High Eagle. Below you’ll find important dates and required tasks to help you prepare for the year ahead.

Important Dates & Next Steps

Secure Your Enrollment

To confirm your son’s enrollment, please complete the enrollment contract and submit the deposit using the personalized FACTS email with your unique FACTS link, sent on March 10.

Be sure to review the Enrollment Timeline and Enrollment FAQ, and check back regularly for updates.

Admitted Student Day – Please choose one:  March 26 or March 31

Get a firsthand look at life as a BC High Eagle! Students and families can:

    • Meet future classmates and connect with faculty and staff

    • Explore academics, co-curricular activities, and community opportunities

    • Experience campus life and see what a typical day is like

Registration is required. Sign up for an Admitted Student Day.

Language Choice Selection

Please complete the Language Choice Selection Form by April 27, 2026.

Learn more about our unique and transformative language offerings before making your selection.

iPad Webinar (Parents)

Parents are encouraged to attend the iPad Webinar on Friday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m.

Additional details will be shared soon. The webinar will be recorded for families unable to attend live.

Math & Language Placement Exams (Students)

Students should attend one of the following placement exam sessions. No pre-registration is required. The exam will take approximately one hour.

    • Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m.

    • Wednesday, May 6 at 3:30 p.m.

Students interested in Accelerated Spanish 7 or Accelerated Spanish 8 should remain after the Math exam to complete the Spanish placement exam (approximately 30 minutes).

Orientation for new Arrupe students will be held in June and September:

  • June 9 OR June 10 (please select one):
    • Orientation for students from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken for Student ID EagleCard. Dinner for students is included.
    • Parent program is from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
  • September 3: Orientation, Full-day Session for All Grade 7 and Grade 8 Transfer Students

We look forward to welcoming your family and beginning this exciting journey together.  

Questions?

Should you have any questions, please contact Toni-Ann O'Connor, Director of Arrupe Operations, toconnor@bchigh.edu
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Enrollment Timeline

We'll guide you every step of the way! You will receive detailed information in advance of all milestones. Please check your email account and this page regularly for updates. Paying close attention to updates will help you manage a smooth transition into life at BC High. Welcome Eagle!

 
  • March 10: Acceptance Day
  • March 20: Arts Festival  
  • March 27 OR March 31: Admitted Student Days. Registration is required—register today to save your spot!

     

 

 

 

  • May 1 at 12:00 p.m.: iPad webinar. Webinar information coming soon! This will be recorded and available for those unable to view. This webinar is intended for parents.
  • May 2 at 9:00 a.m. OR May 6 at 3:30 p.m.: Math & Language Placement Exams.

    • Students should attend one of the placement exam sessions. No pre-registration is required. The exam will take approximately one hour.

    • Students interested in Accelerated Spanish 7 or Accelerated Spanish 8 should remain after the Math exam to complete the Spanish placement exam (approximately 30 minutes).

  • May 15: BPS Withdrawal Form Deadline (T-Pass Boston Residents)

  • As soon as possible but no later than June 1: Health Forms Due
  • June 9 OR June 10 (please select one):

    • Orientation for students from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken for Student ID EagleCard. Dinner for students is included.

    • Parent program is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • June 15: Deadline for Academic Support Requests and Documentation
  • Mid-June:
    • Order Uniform
    • Summer Reading Assignments Posted

 

 

  • July 1 - August 17: Purchase T-Pass
  • Early July: Math and Language Assignments Determined
  • July - August: Technology Set-up Sessions
  • Late August: Teacher and Advisor Assignments Available Online

  • September 3: Orientation, Full-Day Session for All Grade 7 and Grade 8 Transfer Students
  • September 8: First Day of Classes in Arrupe - All Grade 7 and 8 Students
  • September: Fall Athletic Tryouts
  • September 24 at 6:00 p.m.: Back to School Night for Parents 

 

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Enrollment FAQs

Our Enrollment FAQs are designed to help new students and families navigate the enrollment process with confidence. The information offers quick, helpful answers to common questions to guide new students and families through the enrollment process to ensure a smooth transition into the BC High community.

 

Students with documented learning disabilities qualify for reasonable academic accommodations through the creation of an individualized BC High Student Support Plan. Once a student has been accepted to BC High, families should apply for academic accommodations. As the process for reviewing documentation and developing accommodation plans may take several weeks, families are strongly encouraged to initiate the process well before classes begin.

Disabilities we typically accommodate include, but are not limited to: learning, ADHD, chronic illness, medical, physical, visual, hearing, speech and language, and autism.

Please note that receiving supports at one’s previous school does not guarantee that BC High will necessarily honor or provide the same supports. BC High uses a team approach to make academic support determinations and takes the resources we have available to our student body into consideration. Boston College High School does not modify curriculum, assignments or expectations.

Possible Academic Accommodations provided by Boston College High School include:

  • Seating - preferential seating - nearest the point of instruction
  • Testing - up to 1.5 x for in class BC High assessments only
  • Reading* - access to audio books through Learning Ally
  • Writing* - use of a computer or iPad for written assignments or open response assessment questions of more than 5 sentences
  • Math* - calculator use

*These accommodations are provided on a case by case basis contingent on diagnosis.

The team in the Academic Resource Center looks forward to working with your student.

How to Request Academic Accommodations at BC High

The following steps must be completed in order to be considered for academic accommodations:

STEP 1

Complete our Request for Accommodations form by June 12. Click here to access the digital document.

On the form, please upload all relevant IEPs, Section 504 Plans, Neuropsychological or Psychoeducational documents, and medical reports.

For the evaluation to be considered, it must:

  • State the age of onset and the specific disability as diagnosed by the evaluator
  • Provide a thorough educational developmental, and relevant medical history
  • Describe the tests and techniques that were used to arrive at the diagnosis
  • Establish the professional credentials of the evaluator
  • Describe the specific accommodations recommended, including an explanation of why the disability qualifies the student for such consideration

All information provided may be shared with other personnel at the school (teachers, school counselors, nurses) when necessary, but will otherwise be kept strictly confidential, unless disclosure is authorized by the family or required by law.

STEP 2

Once documentation and the Request for Accommodations form are received, the Evaluations & Academic Support Coordinator will review the documentation to determine if supports are necessary and can be reasonably provided at BC High.

STEP 3

A brief zoom meeting will be scheduled with the student’s family to discuss how accommodations may be implemented at BC High.

A brief, in person meeting, will be scheduled with the student to discuss the Student Support Plan, including review of diagnosis and accommodations.

If you have any questions pertaining to these guidelines, please contact Jeanne Vandenberg, Ph.D, Evaluations & Academic Support Coordinator, at 617.474.5041, or jvandenberg@bchigh.edu

Anticipated Seasonal Dates

  • Fall: First week of school – sign-ups & tryouts begin

  • Winter: Late November/early December – info meetings; mid-December – tryouts; early January – games begin (no practices/games over Christmas Break)

  • Spring: Late February/early March – info meetings; end of March – tryouts/practices; early April – games begin (sailing: prior experience required)

Most course materials are provided digitally, with limited use of hardcover textbooks, paperback books, or workbooks. More details will be shared as the school year ends and resource lists are finalized.

We're excited to introduce bus transportation options and pleased to share our proposed routes along with key details to help families explore this convenient new service. Whether you're planning your son's daily commute or just curious about how it works, you can find everything you need to know in this link:  https://www.bchigh.edu/bus 

BC High communicates through email, the Arrupe Update electronic newsletter, and by sharing important resources and documents on our website and myBCHigh.

 

Advisors, teachers, and school counselors encourage students to get involved in sports and clubs. Information about extracurricular opportunities is shared through daily homeroom announcements and the Arrupe Update newsletter.

Arrupe students have access to a wide variety of clubs and activities—from academic and creative to athletic and social. Explore the full list of clubs. Students may also propose and start a new club through a simple written proposal process.

The EagleCard is a student ID and preloaded spending tool, essential for life at BC High. It provides access to:

  • Library, athletic, and social events

  • MBTA student discounts

EagleCash allows cashless purchases at the cafeteria and vending machines. Balances roll over semester to semester and year to year, though funds cannot be converted to cash.

Photos & Distribution:

  • Pictures taken at Orientation on June 10 OR June 11 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Cards issued at the start of the school year

All new and transfer students must submit current health forms by June 1st.

What’s Required:

    • Physical exam form with Immunizations signed by a healthcare provider
      • Exam must be dated within one year of the start of school
    • BC High Health History form (completed by parent/guardian)

If your student has a physical scheduled later in the summer, submit the most recent exam now and submit the updated form once the new physical is completed.

Deadline:

    • All health forms must be submitted by June 1

Important Notes:

    • Students with missing or incomplete health information may be excluded from school and cannot participate in sports or PE.
    • Families must update the Nurses’ Office if health information changes during the year.

Forms to Submit:

Fax (secure): 617-474-5095 or a secure BOX link found in the Eagle and Arrupe Updates. 

Nurses’ Office

    • Phone: 617-474-5084 or 617-474-5128
    • Fax (secure): 617-474-5095

Screenings & Compliance

    • Vision screenings are provided for grades 7 and 9.
    • Students with a prior head injury must submit a Report of Head Injury Form (found on the BC High Resource Board under the Parent and Student Resources tile).

Head Injury/Concussion Protocol

    • Students with a head injury or concussion must follow school protocol and be cleared by a physician, the BC High Nurses and the BC High Athletic Trainer. Students must be cleared by the Nurses before the Athletic Trainer for clearance to return to sports or PE.
    • The school makes the final decision on return-to-play approval.

Health Needs & Planning

    • Families should contact the school nurse before school begins if a student has a medical condition (e.g., diabetes or severe allergies) so care can be planned.
    • Contact the nurses during the year if new health concerns arise.

Medications

    • Medications for school use must be delivered to the Nurses’ Office with the medication order signed by the physician and the parent/guardian and be in a properly labeled pharmacy container.
    • Students may not carry medications, including over-the-counter medications, except for emergency medications (inhalers, Epipens/Emergency Epinephrine, diabetic supplies).
    • All medications require a physician’s order and parent/guardian permission, renewed annually.

Epipens/Emergency Epinephrine

    • Parents/guardians must notify the nurse before school begins.
    • Students must carry their Epipen at all times.
    • A physician’s order and signed permission form are required.
    • Students involved in athletics or clubs must inform coaches/moderators and introduce themselves to the athletic trainer at the start of the season.

 

All incoming Arrupe students must take the math placement exam at BC High on May 2 at 9:00 a.m. or May 6 at 3:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required. 

  • 7th Grade: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, order of operations, percents, factors, multiples, word problems

  • 8th Grade: solving/graphing equations and inequalities, percents, simple interest

The test takes about one hour (longer if needed). Results, along with the ISEE math score, determine math course placement.

Accelerated Spanish (7th Grade)
Students who have studied Spanish and are ready for a more advanced class may take the Accelerated Spanish placement exam on the same day after the math exam and takes approximately 30 minutes. Topics include:

  • Greetings & goodbyes

  • Numbers

  • Ser/estar, regular verbs, gustar + infinitive, adjectives, subject pronouns

Now that you are enrolled, you will have access to myBCHigh, your key resource for everything BC High. Through this portal, you can access:

  • The latest school calendar

  • A directory of BC High community members

  • Daily activity reminders

  • Important documents (class schedules, report cards, etc.)

Note: Wi-Fi or cellular data is required. If you have limited access, contact Information Technology at itdepartment@bchigh.edu.

Login Instructions
Shortly after May 15, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in to myBCHigh.

Arrupe Update Newsletter
In the coming months, you will receive the Arrupe Update, our email newsletter. It provides important school information and event details, sent periodically in the summer and weekly during the school year.

Orientation for new Arrupe students will be held in June and September:

  • June 9 OR June 10 (please select one):

    • Orientation for students from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken for Student ID EagleCard. Dinner for students is included.

    • Parent program is from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

  • September 3: Orientation, Full-day Session for All Grade 7 and Grade 8 Transfer Students

 

Parents and families are encouraged to get involved in the BC High community. Throughout the summer and fall, you’ll receive emails and invitations to volunteer and attend events hosted by the BC High Parents Association.

These opportunities are designed to help new families connect with one another and with the wider BC High community. Watch your email and social media for updates.

Questions? Contact Colleen Carter, Vice President of External Relations, at ccarter@bchigh.edu or visit www.bchigh.edu/parents-association.

Dive into a summer of fun, learning, and new adventures! With swimming, sports, academics, enrichment, and innovation, there’s something for boys and girls ages 5+.

A BC High summer program can also be a great way for new students to meet classmates, get comfortable on campus, and start building friendships before the school year begins.

Play, explore new interests, sharpen skills, and make memories at BC High this summer!

Learn more and register at https://www.bchigh.edu/summer-camps

 

Generally, all incoming Arrupe students choose two books to read from a list sent in June, in addition to the “All Arrupe Read.” More information to come. 

Internet Access
Students must have internet and Wi-Fi access at home to complete assignments. 

iPad Requirements

  • Required: Arrupe students must use an iPad.

  • Recommended Models: Current iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro (iPad mini is not sufficient).

  • Specs: At least 256GB storage; no more than two years old if reusing an existing iPad.

  • Purchase Tips: Wi-Fi only (no cellular), consider Apple Care+, and a sturdy case with keyboard.

  • Discounts: Available at Apple Education Store.

Resources & Setup

  • Detailed instructions on iPad setup, apps, and textbooks will be shared soon.

  • Additional technology resources—including 1:1 program overview, FAQs, email, printing, and network info—are available on myBCHigh under the Parent and Student Tech Resources Board.

BC High offers a choice in tuition payment plans, ranging from payment in full to a 10-month payment option. Payment due dates depend on the plan selected.  

Tuition insurance is billed separately from tuition and helps protect families in the event a student is unable to complete the school year. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is required for most payment plans and optional for families who pay tuition in full by the designated deadline.

Tuition is a full-year financial obligation and is not refunded or canceled in the event of a student’s absence, withdrawal, or dismissal.

For complete information about tuition and fees, and payment options, please visit the Tuition webpage or contact the Business Office at 617-474-5044.

Students in the Arrupe Division must wear a uniform to support a focused learning environment.

  • Shirt (mandatory): White or maroon polo with Arrupe crest logo (long or short sleeve).

  • Pants (mandatory): Neat, clean chino pants, khaki or stone color. Pleated or plain front.

  • Shorts (optional, September only): Khaki or stone, dress or cargo style.

  • Outerwear (optional): Land’s End black or burgundy quarter-zip pullover or full-zip fleece with Arrupe crest logo. No other outerwear allowed inside buildings.

Special Attire Days
On certain days, students must wear a white dress shirt and tie.

Ordering Shirts from Lands’ End

Steps to Order Online:

  1. Sign in or create a new account.

  2. Click “FIND YOUR SCHOOL” and enter 900119595.

  3. Select your grade and click “SAVE SCHOOL”.

  4. Click “SHOP FOR THIS SCHOOL” → Arrupe collection.

  5. All polo shirts must include the Arrupe crest logo.

Note: Pants and shorts can be purchased elsewhere; shirts must come from Lands’ End with the logo.

Footwear & Accessories

  • Belts: Required at all times.

  • Shoes & Socks: Must be worn and laces tied. Sandals, open-heeled shoes, moccasins not permitted. Boots allowed if tied and covered by pants.

  • Hats: Not permitted indoors.

Standards & Expectations
Neatness, cleanliness, and a professional appearance are essential to maintain a positive school climate. The uniform helps students focus on learning while supporting dignity and community standards.

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