Accepted Students | Father Ryan High School

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Visit the Admissions Portal, and complete the following forms:
- Tuition Rate Form
- Parent Responsibility Form
- Student Responsibility Form
*All parents must complete Step 1 prior to Step 2.

To review the 2022-2023 Handbook, click here.

Step 2

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New Parents:
Enroll in FACTS at fatherryan.org/facts.
*Please note: If you already have a FACTS account with another school, you will still need to create a new Father Ryan FACTS account.

Current Parents:
After you've completed the Tuition Rate Form, the Business Office will notify you that your child has been added to your existing FACTS account. Visit fatherryan.org/facts to complete the next step.

Academics, Uniforms, Technology, and Textbooks

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Course Change Requests

If you would like to submit a course change request for the 2022-2023 school year, click here to submit this form.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kieffner at kieffners@fatherryan.org.
Hayes Scholars

The Hayes Scholars Program seeks to honor the legacy of Father Ryan's late Academic Dean, Sara Hayes, by promoting personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, an unyielding pursuit of excellence, and a kind and generous spirit. This new program is first available to the Class of 2026, Father Ryan's 100th graduating class.

Hayes Scholars are notified of their acceptance to the program when they receive their Father Ryan Admissions Decision. Program details will be released at a later date.

Click here to learn more about the Hayes Scholars Program.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kieffner at kieffners@fatherryan.org.

Sample Schedule

School Uniform

Father Ryan students are required to wear the school uniform and abide by the uniform guidelines every day.

Mills Uniform Company is the school’s uniform partner. Mills has been in the uniform business since 1947 and has provided us with the selection and service that we want for our families.

Information on uniform guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year can be found by clicking here

PE Uniform: For students taking PE, there is no school-issued required uniform. However, you are asked to wear athletic shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes to each PE class.

Questions? Contact Joe Crumby '95 at crumbyj@fatherryan.org
Service Learning Requirements

Please visit our Service Learning webpage for all information regarding our Service Learning requirements. Click here.

Questions? Contact Colleen Maxson at maxsonc@fatherryan.org
Spirit Store

Visit our Spirit Store and show everyone your Irish Pride!

Store hours:
School days: 7:30am – 3:00pm
Summer hours: Wednesdays, 9:00am – 2:00pm

To place an order or if you have any questions, please call at 615-383-4200.
Subject Specific Placement Test Dates

Students interested in placing into a more advanced Math and/or World Language class may take any of our subject-specific
placement tests in the spring.

World Languages: April 20, 2022
Algebra*: April 27, 2022
Geometry/Algebra*: May 4, 2022

*Calculators are not allowed on the Algebra placement test.

Click here to register for any of these tests

Questions? Contact Sarah Kieffner at kieffners@fatherryan.org.

Click here to view and download practice problems for the Algebra

Click here to view the answers for the above practice problems
Summer Assignments

Freshmen entering the Class of 2026 have required Summer Reading for the English courses they will take during their first year at Father Ryan. These assignments are decided by the level of English the student will be taking.

Summer Reading Assignments are available here.
Summer School

Father Ryan offers Summer School courses for new credit and enhancement non-credit during two sessions. These courses are open to members of the Class of 2026 and transfer students.

Registration Opens: March 7, 2022, at 8:00am
Session I: May 31, 2022 – June 11, 2022
Session II: June 14, 2022 – June 24, 2022

For more information, please visit the Summer School webpage

Questions? Contact Matt Puryear at puryearm@fatherryan.org
Technology Needs

Father Ryan uses a Microsoft Office 365 cloud-based platform that integrates technology into the classrooms. As part of this program, all students are required to bring a fully charged laptop* to school daily, beginning on the first day of school.

Important note: You do not need to purchase the Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Students will be given free access to the software during their time at Father Ryan.

*This 2:1 program will not allow Apple or Chromebook computers.

For a detailed list of laptop specifications and frequently asked
questions, visit the Technology page at fatherryan.org/technology

Technology Set Up Day Registration will be available this Summer.

Questions? Contact Andy Cupit at cupita@fatherryan.org
Textbook Information

EdTech is our online bookstore. In late June, you will receive information in the mail regarding how to access the EdTech bookstore and all other textbook purchasing options and processes.

School Supplies: Because each student has a unique schedule, we do not have a master supply list. However, if your student’s teacher has a list of items that will be necessary for that course, that information will be given to your student on the first day of classes.

If you have misplaced or lost your textbook letter, please contact Tammy Fogarty at fogartyt@fatherryan.org

Art and Athletic Information

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Arts Tryout Schedule

Visual and Performing Arts Tryouts will be held in April and May of 2022. Please click here to view the schedule

If you have any questions about Band tryouts, please contact Mr. Jereme Frey at freyj@fatherryan.org

If you have any questions about Dance tryouts, please contact Ms. Lauri Dismuke at dismukel@fatherryan.org

General Questions? Contact John Durand at durandj@fatherryan.org
Sports Physicals

All students interested in athletics for the 2022-2023 school year must take a physical exam after April 15.

Fall Sports: Must submit physical forms no later than June 1, 2022. Email completed forms, along with a list of the sport(s) your child wishes to play to Lauren Baes at baesl@fatherryan.org

Winter/Spring Sports: Must submit physical forms no later than August 8, 2022. Email completed forms, along with a list of the sport(s) your child wishes to play to Marie Blanchard at blanchardm@fatherryan.org

Click here to download the physical form
Sports Tryout Schedule

Click here for the most up-to-date information on tryout dates.

Questions? Contact Ann Mullins '03 at mullinsa@fatherryan.org
Summer Camp

We have a variety of summer camp offerings for all kinds of interests, abilities, and age levels. Our summer camps are a great way for our Junior Irish and incoming students to get to know their peers before school starts.

For more details and to register, visit fatherryan.org/summercamps

Parent Information

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Bus Transportation

Father Ryan offers a bus transportation program for families who reside in the Donelson, Hermitage, Madison, and Mt. Juliet areas. The bus will be operating daily between Holy Rosary Academy, the Catholic Pastoral Center, and Father Ryan High School.

Seats on the bus will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Students must be enrolled to register for the Father Ryan Bus Program.

Click here to register.
Carpool Interest Form

If you are interested in carpooling, fill out the survey form below by June 1. We'll compile the information and send you a list of families in your zip code by June 8 so you can connect with them and explore carpool options.

Complete the survey here
Lunch Account

You will be able to set up your Lunch Account beginning in the last week of July.

For more information, please contact Mary Beth Brocato '87 at brocatom@fatherryan.org
myFatherRyan

myFatherRyan is our Parent and Student Portal for all things school-related, including grades and school forms.

Parents of new students who are enrolled in Summer School receive access to this in late May. All other incoming families receive their username and password in late July.

For a brief guide on using and accessing myFatherRyan, click here
Parent Engagement

Father Ryan recognizes that parents are the first educators of their children. As such, your role in the education of your children cannot be underestimated. When you entrust your child to the Father Ryan Catholic community, you become partners with us in the formation of your child spiritually, academically and in every other way.

Parents assist us in many ways throughout the year through the Parent School Network (PSN).

For more information about specific opportunities, contact PSN Committee Chair, Stephanie McDaniel at fatherryanpsn@gmail.com

Thank you for your help!

The Admissions Team

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Marisol Preston

Director of Admissions | Elliston House

615-383-4200 x 2239
Erin (Baltz) Riggs 00

Associate Director of Admissions | Emerald House

(615) 383-4200 x 2220

A-Day	B-Day
1: 7:40-9:05am	5: 7:40-9:05am
Break: 9:05-9:25am	Break: 9:05-9:25am
2: 9:30-10:55am	6: 9:30-10:55am
Mentor Group: 11:00-11:20am	Mentor Group: 11:00-11:20am
3: 11:25am-1:25pm (Lunch schedule below)	7: 11:25am-1:25pm (Lunch schedule below)
4: 1:30-2:55pm	8: 1:30-2:55pm

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Academics, Uniforms, Technology, and Textbooks

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Art and Athletic Information

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Parent Information

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Joseph Crumby 95

Andrew Cupit Jr.

John Durand

Sarah Kieffner

Colleen Maxson

Ann Mullins 03

Matthew Puryear

The Admissions Team

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Marisol Preston

Erin (Baltz) Riggs 00