St. John's High School Communication

FACT & FEES
2016-2017 School Year
August 4, 2016
8am-12pm OR 2pm-5pm
Grade 10 through 12 ONLY - St. John's High School

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, St. John’s High (SJHS) will be conducting the Freshman Orientation Program (grade 9 students) from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The goal of this orientation program is to help facilitate the transition of your son/daughter from middle school to the St. John’s High School. The orientation will provide your child the opportunity to feel comfortable with his or her new environment, pick up schedules, and pay fees before the first day of school.

Valedictorian who beat the odds has a bright future

Read the P & C article on scholar Alexus Dandridge
http://www.postandcourier.com/20160514/160519707/valedictorian-who-beat-the-odds-has-a-bright-future

postandcourier.com In elementary school, her teachers constantly referenced her fondness for talking. Yet the grades on her report card were consistently outstanding. “No matter where we move her, she finds somebody to talk to,” she remembers teachers tel

Tessa Spencer-Adams will be our 2016 Commencement Speaker. Graduation is Wednesday, June 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Congratulations to our very own Darwin Shorters. Darwin, PLTW Computer Science/Math instructor at St. John's High School in Charleston, South Carolina, has been named the 2016 National Teacher of Excellence Award for Computer Science. Darwin was one of seven exemplary teachers from across the United States to received top honors Sunday night during the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) National Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The PLTW teacher network includes nearly 19,000 teachers who have received PLTW professional development training since 1997 to instruct PLTW’s hands-on, project-based STEM courses. PLTW and its partners selected these seven teachers based on strong alignment to PLTW’s foundational values of leadership, continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability; exceptional commitment to students; school leadership; and evidence of meaningful involvement in PLTW curriculum, assessment, and professional development.

The St. John's family is extremely proud of Mr. Shorters and the work he has done for our scholars. Charleston County School District

Read Across America: Oh, the Places You’ll Go…
Students, faculty, and parents are ask to donate a Dr. Seuss book on Wednesday.

Academic Saturday School will be held on December 12th from 8:30am - 11am.
Don't pass up this opportunity. You will be able to:
*Prepare and review for upcoming EOCs
*Prepare and review for final exams
*Get extra help in your core subjects
*Work on assignments
Registrations forms were mailed out and are due back by December 9th to their 1st block teachers.
We hope to see you there!!!

Parent Chat is Tuesday, November 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the media center.

Congratulations
to the following St. John’s Artists:

Arianna Albert
Joshua Brown
Nestor Caja
Lyla Callahan
Heather Chavis
Kimberly Dickerson
Kaveon Foggy
Alondra Gonzales
Brittany Greene
Khamil Green
Daniel Luna
Brandon Perez
Jasmine Pierce
Rebecca Salazar
Jasmine Tillmon
John Zepke
Zuri Zepke

Their artwork is displayed in the Youth Art Competition
at the Coastal Carolina Regional Fair from Oct. 29 - Nov. 8, 2015 .
Students compete with students from public and private schools
in three counties for awards, ribbons and cash prizes.

If you visit the fair, look for their artworks!
The Youth Art Exhibit is located
in the center metal building
near the Hwy. 78 Fair Entrance (Gate 1)

The work will be on view at SJHS Nov. 10-Dec. 10.

We are looking forward to seeing you Friday night for the St. John's vs. Cross High football game. This is our final home game of the season and we are playing for our THIRD region championship in three years.

We are expecting a great crowd and wanted to give you a few details:
§ Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
§ Our newly formed Advanced Placement (AP) Academy students will be recognized at halftime.

Report Cards will go home on Friday, October 30th.

FROM ADMINISTRATION: We are looking forward to seeing you Monday for the St. John’s vs. Lincoln High School football game. We are expecting a great crowd and wanted to give you a few details:

• Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with game time at 6:30 p.m.

• 14 Frierson Elementary students will be recognized during the game.

• Mt. Zion Elementary PTA will announce school’s king and queen during halftime.

• We will announce our 2015 Homecoming Queen at halftime.

• If you have guests attending, please forward this information to them.

• Sign up for PTA will be available.

We are looking forward to you joining us. Please let us know if you have any questions or if your plans have changed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as road closures and inclement weather altered our annual homecoming plans.

Go Islanders!

FROM PRINCIPAL ANDRE M. DUKES: Due to ongoing road closures on John’s Island and weather conditions, our annual homecoming day parade has been canceled. We appreciate your support and understanding. In the spirit of supporting our Johns, Wadmalaw, Kiawah, and Seabrook Island communities that is so supportive of the Islanders, we have decided to cancel our annual homecoming parade originally scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2015.

Our annual homecoming game against Lincoln High School will be Monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Spirit Days - Homecoming Week

-Wednesday: Superhero Day
-Thursday: Twin Day
-Friday: Spirit Day / Pep Rally

Charleston County School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. All offices including school offices are open. All 12-month employees are expected to report to work as well.

St. John's High School is closed Monday, October 5, 2015.

JUST IN: All Charleston County Schools are closed tomorrow, October 2nd, due to inclement weather and flooding. This day will be made up on October 23rd. Stay safe and dry. Schools will reopen Monday

Please note-This is the official page for St. John's High School.

FROM PRINCIPAL DUKES:

Hello everyone.

We are looking forward to seeing you Friday night for the St. John’s High vs. Whale Branch football game. We are expecting a great crowd for our home opener and wanted to give you a few details:
We are asking all spectators wear blue.
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.

If you have guests attending, please forward this information to them.

We are looking forward to you joining us.

Go Islanders!!

This Friday is going to be a "BLUE OUT" as Your Mighty Islanders look to continue their impressive win streak!! Come out and support our Football Team as all students should be wearing "ISLANDER BLUE" as we dominate Whale Branch.....GO ISLANDERS!!

REMINDER:
All parents are invited to join us as St. John’s High School hosts fall semester Open House Tuesday, September 1, from 6:15-7:15 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself to facilities,meet with teachers and discuss course expectations, allow new students to become familiar with facilities and meet others, and to open informal communication channels between teachers, students, and parents.

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http://jimessenger.com/st-johns-high-school-opens-its-doors-to-the-areas-first-hospitality-and-tourism-career-academy/

jimessenger.com St. John’s High School Opens its Doors to the Area’s First Hospitality and Tourism Career Academy By Ariel Hartwig on August 20, 2015 Schools Fall 2015 marks a mile stone for St. John’s High School of Johns Island. In addition to the Advanced Placement (AP) Academy and the Project Lead the Way (PLTW…

Open House: Tuesday, September 1
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m
We will have a drop in format. Please stop by to talk student's performance with teachers.

Football!
St. John’s 54, Stall 8.

Morning drop off is 6:55 a.m. - 7:10 a.m. each morning. Parents are ask to drop off in front of the school.

Our new Advanced Placement (AP) Academy is now operational. Advanced Placement classes offer the kind of in-depth instruction that high achieving students will find both challenging and
rewarding. The St. John's AP Academy Course of Studies offers a range of Advanced Placement classes designed to allow students
to pursue their interests and develop their talents while preparing for the rigor of college academics. St. John's offer 6 AP courses for the 2015-2016 school year with additional courses to be added for 2016-2017.

REMINDER: Don't be late for class; there is no warning bell between classes.

All students must wear IDs at all times.

St. John's High School Communication

Attention Parents and Guardians
School starts on August 17th. Students may enter building at 6:55 a.m. with a blue schedule. Students without schedule will report to the gymnasium to pick up schedule. Classes start at 7:20 a.m.

Attention Parents and Guardians
School starts on August 17th. Students may enter building at 6:55 a.m. with a blue schedule. Students without schedule will report to the gymnasium to pick up schedule. Classes start at 7:20 a.m.

St. John’s High launches area’s first hospitality academy

postandcourier.com In hopes of luring students back to St. John’s High School, which has lost more than one-quarter of its student population since the introduction of school choice, the Johns Island school is introducing the area’s first career academy d

Freshmen Orientation is Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Tomorrow, Monday, August 3 is facts and fees for all students of St. John's High School.

Times:
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Please come to the grand opening of St. John's High School's Hospitality and Tourism Career Academy. We invite students, parents, and community members to meet and mingle with local business owners, college representatives, and representatives from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Additionally, door prizes will be offered to attendees and a large grand prize will be raffled off at the end of the reception!

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 6 p.m.

REMINDER:
Facts and Fees day is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2015
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

For a list of fees, please call 843 559 6200

Principal Becomes CEO for a Day

http://csuniv.edu/news/andre-dukes-ceo-for-a-day.html

csuniv.edu Andre Dukes, principal of St. John’s High School in Charleston County School District, recently served as CEO for a Day at Charleston Southern University.

SJHS Principal Andre Dukes Speaks at Exchange Club

http://tidelinesblog.com/2015/07/17/sjhs-principal-andre-dukes-speaks-at-exchange-club/

tidelinesblog.com Principal Andre Dukes shared his vision and special programs of interest for our St. John's High School students at the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club meeting on Wednesday evening, July 15th, at the...

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Please come to the grand opening of St. John's High School's Hospitality and Tourism Career Academy (HTC). We invite students, parents, and community members to meet and mingle with local business owners, college representatives, and representatives from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Additionally, door prizes will be offered to attendees and a large grand prize will be raffled off at the end of the reception!

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http://jimessenger.com/st-johns-hs-selected-for-national-computer-science-curriculum-pilot-program/

jimessenger.com St. Johns HS Selected for National Computer Science Curriculum Pilot Program By Minerva King on June 4, 2015 Schools St. Johns High School on Johns Island is one of 24 nationwide selected to pilot a new computer science course offered by the national nonprofit organization Project Lead The Way (PLTW…

Mark your Calendars (Please share with all):

Facts and Fee (Journey to the Island)
Monday, August 3, 2015
9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Freshmen Orientation is Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 5 p.m.