St. Joseph High School News 11/8/21 - 11/12/21
St. Joseph High School News
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Parents,
I am contacting all of you to let you know we will be having our Parent/Teacher Conferences on
Thursday 11/11/21. Just a reminder that students will have 1/2 days of school on Thursday and Friday
(11/11 & 11/12). The format of conferences will be very similar to what we did last year. We are planning
to have virtual conferences and we will not be able to accommodate everyone in the time allotted for
parent conferences this year. So, we are going to prioritize parent conferences with those students who
may be struggling in courses right now. Any student with a C- or lower will be hearing from your
teachers to set up a virtual meeting or phone conference prior to Thursday 11/11.
Parents, in order to conduct the virtual meeting with teachers you will need to log in and utilize your
student's google account through SJ schools. Having your student log you in and using their computer
will likely be your best option. Please check your emails and communications regularly throughout this
week for invites to virtual parent conference meetings with individual teachers. If you are a parent of
a student with A's and B's, you will likely not get any parent/conference meeting invites, but please
don't hesitate to contact your student's teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your continued support and flexibility during these times.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Best,
Mr. Blomgren
Counselors will be available for a virtual conference upon request during conference times.
Please email your student's counselor if you'd like to schedule an appointment.
A-G Amy Peterson apeterson@sjschools.org
H-O Tracy Wagner twagner@sjschools.org
P-Z Tracy Olson tolson@sjschools.org
Board of Education Meeting:
The November 8 Board of Education meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled later in November.
Veterans Breakfast:
Key Club News:
The Key Club, and SJHS student Caitlin Sullivan hosted a water drive last week and it was a huge success!
Nearly 100 cases of water were collected and will be donated to families affected by the drinking water
restrictions in Benton Harbor. A special shout out to the SJ/BH Kiwanis Club for bringing a truck bed
full of water cases on Wednesday morning!!
AP Exam Registrations:
For students enrolled in AP classes and planning to take AP exams in May 2022
The registration payment and deadline is November 14.
The following slideshow includes everything you need to know about registering and paying.
Your student also has this information posted in their google classroom
(in case you have any trouble accessing it, have your student pull it up for you in their account):
Interact Club News:
SAT/ACT Prep:
Dear Parents (and Students),
NOW 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 unlock the same door when it comes to college admission and college
scholarship $.
I wanted to inform you that Dr. Carlin of drcarlinstestprep.com will be offering his popular SAT
Prep Course (w/ ACT Supplement) at St. Joseph High School beginning WED November 10 at
6:30 p.m. EST (Media Center). This is a 3-session, 7.5-hour course (see details below).
REGISTER @ http://www.drcarlinstestprep.com/2021-st-joe-hs-satact.html
Dr. Carlin does an outstanding job presenting both the strategy and content of these complex
exams at a fraction of the cost, 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.
Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D.
Dates: Wednesdays NOV 10, 17, & DEC 1 (three-session course)
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. EST
Location: St. Joseph High School (St. Joseph, MI)
Room: Media Center/LGI
Cost: $249
Register: @ http://www.drcarlinstestprep.com/2021-st-joe-hs-satact.html
Students should bring pencils, a notebook, a folder, a calculator, and a copy of Official SAT Study
Guide, 2020 Edition ($12-16 on Amazon) RECOMMENDED but not required.
Dr. Carlin will provide each student all other necessary class materials as part of the course.
Early Middle College Program Information: 10th Graders
ATTENTION: 10th Grade Students
Get a head start on college and in life by
earning substantial college credit, a certificate or an Associate Degree for FREE
while you’re still in high school through the Berrien County 5th Year
Early/Middle College program.
Tuition, books, and fees are provided at no cost to students and families.
For further explanation of the EMC program click here!
To learn more attend a Berrien County 5th Year Early/Middle College
Info Sessions (choose one):
December 1 @ 6 pm or
December 2 @ 6 pm or
December 8 @ 6 pm
For complete details on information sessions click here
*If you wish to attend one of the informational meetings in person,
please see the E/MC website for information and sign up (seats are limited so sign up early)!
*If you are attending meetings virtually, zoom links will be provided on the E/MC website and do not require sign up.
Guidance News:
The Sound of Music:
Job Opening @ SJHS:
High School Lunch Supervisor PositionWe are looking for a High School Lunch Supervisor.
Monday - Friday, approximately 10 hours per week. For further information or questions about
applying, please contact Megan Dongvillo at mdongvillo@sjschools.orgThank you!
Athletic Events/News:
Monday:
Girls Basketball Season/Practice Starts Today
Girls Competitive Cheer Season/Practice Starts Today
Tuesday:
None
Wednesday:
None
Thursday:
None
Friday:
Varsity Football Regional Championship vs. Parma Western @ St. Joseph High School 7pm
Tickets are available through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI3646
Upcoming Events
11/10 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
11/11 - Thurs. - Half day for students - 11:00am dismissal (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
11/12 - Fri. - Half day for students - 11am dismissal
