SJHS Blog 9/6/16 - 9/9/16
HS Blog 9/6 – 9/9
Welcome Back:
We are
excited to have everyone back! Wouldn’t
you know it, a couple of the hottest days of summer of course when we return to
school with over 1000 of us in the building.
Students are working through stations this morning getting pictures,
technology tips, schedules, homeroom information, and class meetings. We will be running through a shortened
version of the daily schedule this afternoon and I know teachers are excited to
get the students back into classrooms!
Emergency Cards:
Parents and
students – Emergency information forms which were sent home in fall newsletter
need to be returned asap. Students were
to bring these with them to school today, if students did not return we will
be contacting you to get this form submitted.
Please take initiative to get this done for us, as this is very important
for communication purposes as we progress through the year.
Student Pictures:
School
pictures were taken today. If you did
not purchase or send your student with picture packet you can still order
pictures online at:
And then you
will need to enter the code: 08307WB
Student Drivers:
Student
drivers must have parking permit to park in the student lot. Students may obtain parking permits from
Cathy Siemans, Attendance Secretary.
Cost is $5 for parking permit which is for entire career of student and
car at HS.
Student Dress Code:
Parents, we
are asking that you assist us to make sure students are properly dressed for
school. Please refer to the student
handbook and make sure we are sending students to school appropriately
dressed.
School drop off and pick up (School Hours):
School doors
open at 6:45am. We recommend no drop
offs until 7:15am as we will then have enough staff in building for
supervision. Please remember we like
drop-offs to occur on the Lakeview St. side of the building as our buses and
student drivers are entering on the Stadium St. side of the building.
After
school, it is very important and we want to emphasize that students have
arranged transportation by 3:15pm. We
will be communicating with you if your students are in the building past 3:15,
unless they are with a supervised activity.
Guidance Dept. News:
·
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) was established in 1987
under the Annual Higher Education Appropriations Act as an incentive program
that encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition
assistance for the first two years of college and beyond.
Students
must meet a Medicaid eligibility history requirement. Eligible students must apply
prior to high school graduation (high school diploma or its recognized
equivalent). The program targets students with financial need so students are encouraged
to also complete the FAFSA.
For more information: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mistudentaid/3981TIPFactSheet_2016-17_532789_7.pdf
· The Michigan
College Access Network and College Week Live are partnering for the first ever Michigan Virtual
College Fair, held October 6, 2016. Students from across the state of Michigan can
log in after school to explore colleges and chat live with college admissions
counselors. Sign up for free: http://www.collegeweeklive.com/sign-up/michigan-virtual-college-fair?refcode=COU_MICAN_B2S2016&utm_source=MCAN+Updates+-+September+1%2C+2016&utm_campaign=enews+9-1-16&utm_medium=email
· We have many
classes at St. Joseph High School that are eligible for direct college credit
through Lake Michigan College.
If your student is enrolled in a class that is eligible for direct
credit, they will be receiving information from our LMC reps on Wednesday,
Sept. 14 during the school day. The registration deadline for fall enrollment
is Sept. 29, 2016. That includes qualifying test scores that may be
required.
Please refer to our website:
Athletic
News:
Monday:
Tuesday:
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer vs. Mattawan
6:00 Swim vs. Loy Norrix
Wednesday:
3:30 VAR Golf @ West Jamboree (Berrien Hills)
3:30 JV Golf @ Blossom
5:30 Volleyball vs. Gull Lake
Thursday:
4:00 JV/VAR Tennis vs. Kalamazoo Central
4:30 9th Football @ Portage Northern
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Portage Northern
6:30 JV Football @ Portage Northern
Friday:
9:30 VAR Golf @ Marshall Invite
7:00 VAR FB vs. Portage Northern
Saturday:
10:00 XC @ B.C. Lakeview Invite
5:00 JV/VAR soccer vs. B.C. Central
GO BEARS!!!
