JC Admissions

PRO TIP: Don’t just take college counseling for granted! Ask SPECIFICALLY what a high school’s college counseling program involves. There are a lot of great programs out there like this one from SDA!

Hard work pays off.
This year, our junior class concluded their academic quarter one week early to participate in a 5 day intensive SAT Prep Program ahead of the June exam. Students worked closely with our Math and English faculty while also collaborating with our College Counselor on college applications, interview preparation, career assessments, and college planning tools.
The results were outstanding:
​95% of participating students improved their SAT scores.
​Top score increases included +230 and +220 points, with several students gaining between 150 and 200 points.
By dedicating a week to focused preparation, our juniors head into summer with stronger scores, increased confidence, and a meaningful head start on the college admissions process.
Congratulations to our scholar-leaders, faculty, and college counseling team on these incredible results!

Tell your student to pick up a pencil!

📣 Attention Young Writers!
India’s 250th Independence Day is a historic milestone—and your child can be part of it! 🇮🇳✨
Encourage them to express their imagination, patriotism, and storytelling skills in the Junior Writers’ Competition.
✅ Fun & inspiring challenge
✅ Boost confidence and creativity
✅ Get recognized for talent
📌 Register today:
https://www.junior-writers.com/competitions/250th-independence-day-kids-writing-competition/
Let their words become a part of history! 🖋️

Card games are MATH. Is your teen interested?

Join us at the Bayonne Public Library on Monday, June 29th at 6:30 pm in the Small Programming Room for a special poker class for teens.

In this class, attendees will learn how the insights, strategies, and probability skills used in playing poker can help with increasing confidence and decision making in other areas of life. This class includes a presentation, guided gameplay, and a Q&A reflection time.

The recommended age range for attendance is 13-18 years old. Advanced registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits.

TODAY, we’re painting Jersey City with Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🎨 Who needs volunteer hours???

The Pride Crosswalk Community Painting is back on for today, Thursday, June 25 from 9 AM to 4 PM at City Hall.

Volunteer alongside the Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Taskforce and community members to celebrate visibility, inclusion, and Pride. The day will also feature music, games, prizes, activities, and a special performance by Manny Monroig.

ℹ️ Registration is required to volunteer:
bit.ly/44p9aN8

Can’t volunteer today? Stop by and ask the staff about other opportunities this summer!

This is an incredible program — and it started in Jersey City! Best wishes to this year’s HAP students as they embark on a summer of learning and FUN!

Who’s been doing BIRD ART? If you don’t have any, how about making some for this show??

Who needs volunteer hours?? Sign up to paint the Pride crosswalk!

High School Civics Club! The O'Connor Institute Ambassadors Civics & Debate Club is a free online program for 9th through 12th-grade students.

HEADS UP if you need an academic camp for your child this summer! Grace Anderson has seats available for StudyCompleteK12’s low cost, high-impact study program thanks to a generous donation! Learn more: https://www.studycompletek12.com

Still looking for summer activities for your 13-15 yr old? GRIT has a unique CIT Program that they will love! This free program provides a great opportunity to build work and life skills.

GRIT still has a few spots left for the right individuals.. And it’s FREE!

Contact GRIT at 201.596.6626 or [email protected] to learn more!