St. Joseph High School News 11/4/19 - 11/8/19
St. Joseph High School News
11/4/19 - 11/8/19
Veteran’s Breakfast:
Halloween Fun!
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
SJHS Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 7
SJHS Field House
12:30-4pm AND 5:30-8:30pm
Report cards and schedules will NOT be provided by SJHS.
Please either print off your students' schedule, or take a picture of it on your mobile device before coming out to the school.
Final Quarter 1 grades will be complete on Nov. 5 and can be viewed on the Powerschool Parent Portal.
AP Exam Information: Important Changes
Parents, there are significant changes to the time frame to register and pay for AP exams, as well as the non-refundable deposit amount. Please see the letter from Mrs. Wagner and contact her if you have any questions.
Musical Ticket Information: Beauty & The Beast
The Musical at SJHS is coming up on 11/15 and 11/16. Please use the link below to order tickets in advance. The students along with Mrs. Beth Gray-Roll have been work tirelessly to re-create this awesome musical! Let’s fill up the auditorium in support for them!
Dr. Carlin’s ACT/SAT Prep Course:
Dear Parents (and Students),
Fall is the perfect opportunity to start (or continue) training for the ACT and SAT. I cannot emphasize enough how critical it is to prepare for these exams. Colleges accept BOTH tests, so there are two keys to try an unlock the same door when it comes to college admission.
I wanted to reach out and inform all parents that Dr. Carlin will be hosting his popular SAT/ACT Prep Course at St. Joe High School beginning MON Nov 11 @ 7:00 p.m (MEDIA CENTER). Parents can register online at the link below (http://www.drcarlinstestprep.com/satact---st-joe---nov-2019.html)
Dr. Carlin does an outstanding job presenting both the strategy and content of these complex exams at a fraction of the cost of bigger test prep companies, and he gets results. This course can help students maximize their scores, opening the doors to more competitive colleges as well as bigger money scholarships.
SEE COURSE DETAILS BELOW:
SAT/ACT Hybrid Prep Course
Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D.
Dates: MONDAYS Nov 11, 18, & Dec 2, 9 (8-hour / four session course)
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST
Location: St. Joe High School (St. Joseph, MI)
Room: Media Center
Cost: $249
Register online: @ http://www.drcarlinstestprep.com/satact---st-joe---nov-2019.html
AP Exam Information: Important Changes
Parents, there are significant changes to the time frame to register and pay for AP exams, as well as the non-refundable deposit amount. Please see the letter from Mrs. Wagner and contact her if you have any questions.
SJHS Journalism:
On Saturday, Nov. 2, The Lakeshore Excellence Foundation, along with the Southwestern Michigan Economic Club, sponsored speaker Ann Curry, Emmy-Award winning journalist. SJHS journalism students Ambika Burramukku and Hannah Bogner, along with alumnus Max Hunter had the opportunity to meet Ms. Curry.
The next speaker is Michigan native Mitch Albom, author, columnist, and radio host.
He will speak at the Mendel Center the evening of Monday, Dec. 2. SJHS students who are interested in attending should contact Mrs. Hunter for more information: jhunter@sjschools.org
Interact Club:
Interact Club Meetings and November Events
• Reading With Countryside: Nov. 6 (sign up on ClubView)
• Membership Meeting: Friday, Nov 8, 7:10-7:35 am, SJHS Auditorium, “SJHS Helping Haitians in the Dominican Republic,” Speaker Casey Tubman, VP Whirlpool Italy, Anyone interested in the Dominican Republic should attend, Trip video: https://youtu.be/NnnYcUiNtVE
• Volunteering at Readiness Center: Nov. 20 (sign up on ClubView)
• Membership Meeting: Friday, Nov. 22, 7:10-7:35 am, SJHS Auditorium: “A Job, A Career or A Calling,” Speaker Tammy Bohen, CEO Development By Design
• Dominican Republic Deadline: Applications and $350 Deposit, Nov. 26 (text Advisor, Jackie Huie with Questions: 269.930.1325), High School Students and Returning College Students:
• Membership Applications and Dues: Membership will remain open, $15 dues via PaySchools or bring check written to "SJPS, Memo Interact” to Membership Meetings (text Rotary Advisor, Steve Borre, for questions, 269.944.7673), https://sjschools.org/sjhs-home (go to SJHS home page for PaySchools), https://forms.gle/ETH2ZZgqMbreV9oz7
Berrien County 5 Yr. Early/Middle College
Attention 10th grade students! Do you want to get a head start on college and in life by earning substantial credit for FREE, while you’re still in high school? You can by applying to be a part of the Berrien County 5th Year Early/Middle College program! Tuition, books, and fees are provided at no cost to students and families.
How does it work? Basically, you will earn substantial college credit up to an associate degree or a career certificate by taking college classes during your 11th and 12th grades of high school. You will then attend college full-time during “grade 13” in your 5th year of high school.
Are you interested in learning more about the 5th Year Early/Middle College? Check out one of our upcoming information nights or visit your school counselor’s office!
Information Sessions (attend one only):
December 2, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor Campus
December 4, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Southwestern Michigan College
December 10, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Berrien RESA Administrative Conference Center
Student Application:
Available on website beginning December 12, 2019
Application DUE to High School January 31, 2020
Only 10th grade students may apply. Don’t delay! There are a number of components to the application, including taking the AccuPlacer exam offered through Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College, along with collecting a number of letters of recommendation.
GOTime: Thank You
Thank you to Jeff Bradford and Mike Freeman from Wightman as they worked with SJHS students on Thurs. Oct. 31st regarding Surveying Career opportunities.
Athletic Events:
Monday:
7:00 Varsity Volleyball @ Districts (Mattawan) vs. Portage Northern
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
12:00 Girls Swim @ SMAC Championship hosted by Lakeview
Saturday:
12:00 Girls Swim @ SMAC Championship hosted by Lakeview
Upcoming Events:
11/6 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
11/7 - Thurs. - ½ Day for Students (Students dismissed at 11am) - Parent Teacher Conferences @ HS (See Above)
11/8 - Fri. - ½ Day for Students (Students dismissed at 11am)
