St. Joseph High School News 12/2/19 - 12/6/19
St. Joseph High School News
12/2/19 - 12/6/19
Welcome Back!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a nice relaxing break! Great to have the kids back in the building today! Only 3 weeks and we will be off again for Winter Break!
Seniors: IMPORTANT
Attention Seniors! If you missed the order day to turn in your cap and gown and other graduation products order form, the deadline has been extended until Friday, December 6th! You have 3 options to place your order: Turn your order in to Mrs. Koch in the Guidance office, place your order online at www.jostens.com or place your order over the phone at 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) no later than Friday, December 6th. Please do not miss this final deadline.
Attention Seniors! If you missed the order day to turn in your cap and gown and other graduation products order form, the deadline has been extended until Friday, December 6th! You have 3 options to place your order: Turn your order in to Mrs. Koch in the Guidance office, place your order online at www.jostens.com or place your order over the phone at 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) no later than Friday, December 6th. Please do not miss this final deadline.
Thank you,
Your Jostens Team
Berrien County Early/Middle College: Sophomores!!
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.
Hospitality Management Class:
The Hospitality Management Class had the opportunity to meet GFS Culinary Support Specialist,
Megan (Garstecki) Punches last week. Chef Punches is a SJHS Alum and has degrees in Culinary
Management, Nutrition, and Baking + Pastry. She shared with the students her career journey that
brought her to her current job at GFS. The students were also able to experience a "cutting" or blind
test that Megan does on product as part of her job.
Guidance Office News:
From The Guidance Office:
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food — and ideally, laughter, and love. It can also be tense and stressful. Here are some ideas from Screenagers: Tech Talk Tuesdays that promote bonding, conversation, and memories.
A Togetherness Kit:
Senior Parents:
Senior parents, please read over the following information pertaining to the Class of 2020: senior picture requirements and due date, yearbook order form, and senior ad contract information.
Thank you,
SJHS Book Fair:
Athletic Events:
Monday:
Tuesday:
5:30 JV Girls Basketball @ Harper Creek
7:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Harper Creek
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
4:15 9th Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
5:30 JV Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
7:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
Saturday:
10:00 Boys Swim @ Cereal Bowl Relays
Upcoming Events:
12/4 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
