The Storm Forecast
June 7, 2021
Dear parents, guardians, and students,
Back to school will be here before we know it! We are busy on campus getting ready to welcome students back for the 2021-2022 school year and we are excited about all the things this year will bring.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sending home information about the return to school- please make sure that you check your email, our social media and our website as we start publishing updates.
All of our newsletters are available all year on our website at https://www.sanjoseprep.org/principals-newsletters/
We look forward to seeing all of you on August 10!
Mrs. Knapp
Principal
Important information for students entering 7th grade
Please make sure that your shot records are up to date and that your student has had their TDAP shot.
If you are unsure as to whether or not we have the up to date record for your student, please email michelle.pangle@sanjoseprep.org
Summer office hours
Our summer office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m
Time for Senior pictures!
It is time to schedule your Senior pictures!
Parents: Senior pictures are NOT done at school on picture day- you must schedule an appointment at the Lifetouch Studios.
You are not obligated to purchase photos, however, ALL Seniors must have a formal senior portrait on file. Schedule your appointment online at prestigeportraits.com/jax
Please see information below
Senior Night
Senior Night is back! Please save the date for Thursday, August 5 at 6pm.
It is important for you to attend this evening as we will be reviewing all critical items regarding the Senior year. Students are required to have a parent/guardian present.
Also, ALL Seniors and their parents are required to attend the first Grad Coach meeting of the year. You may do so in person or virtually on August the 5th from 1pm until 5:30pm. Sign ups will be going out soon.
REQUIRED Senior & parent grad chat meetings
You can schedule an appointment online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49acad2da3f4c70-senior
For questions, please email studentservices@sanjoseprep.org
Class of 2025 Parent Night
Please join us at our Freshman Parent Night on Thursday, August 12 at 6pm. We will be sharing information about the transition to high school, high school expectations, and much more!
Welcome to middle school Class of 2028!
On Thursday, August 5th, from 9am until 12pm, we will be hosting our first annual 6th grade orientation!
This will consist of a series of workshops for our incoming 6th grade students led by our faculty and upperclassmen to help make the transition to middle school easier.
Parents may drop off students in front of the gym starting at 8:30am and pick them back up at 12pm.
Parents may join our opening ceremony and then attend a parent Q&A session, but the workshops are designed for the students.
We can't wait to meet you!
School uniforms
The uniform store will be open this summer. The store is located at
11363 San Jose Blvd, Building 200
Jacksonville, FL 32223
You can also purchase online at: https://shop.sanjoseschools.org/
Middle school uniform: royal blue polo shirt
High school uniform: black polo shirt
Polo shirts must be worn at all times, including under jackets and sweatshirts!!!
Approved school bottoms:
- khaki, black or navy blue pants
- khaki, black, or navy blue shorts (to the knee)
- khaki, black, or navy blue skorts/skirts (to the knee)
Athletic pants, joggers, jeans and leggings are NOT permitted.
An updated parent/student handbook will be published this summer.
If you wish to donate your student's old uniform for students in need, you can drop them off in the front office- and thank you!
What you need to know
A: Yes!!!! Polo shirts are a required part of the uniform. You must wear your polo shirt every day regardless of whether or not you have a sweatshirt
Q: I can wear any bottoms as long as they are the correct color, right?
A: No- you must wear approved bottoms. These are: Long khaki style pants, Bermuda shorts, shorts or skirts the length of bermuda shorts (no minis). You may NOT wear leggings, jeans, athletic pants or joggers, sweatpants, jeggings
If in doubt, here are some examples:
Boys bottoms:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jachs-Mens-Stretch-Sateen-Flat-Front-Shorts-42-Khaki/436253200
Girls bottoms:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Real-School-Juniors-Flat-Front-Low-Rise-School-Uniform-Pant/989531663
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Real-School-Juniors-Flat-Front-Low-Rise-School-Uniform-Shorts/146172762
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lee-Uniforms-Juniors-Bermuda-Short/174472212
Q: I get cold easily...I can bring any hoodie or sweatshirt, right?
A: No. All outerwear must be San Jose Prep uniform gear purchased at the uniform store.
Student parking passes
In order to be approved for an on campus parking pass, students must:
- complete parking pass application
- bring a copy of their driver's license
- provide proof of insurance
- be approved by administration
- pay the required fee
Parking on campus without an approved parking pass may result in your car being towed at your expense.
Students with discipline, attendance and/or academic issues may have their parking privileges suspended/revoked.
Student schedules
There have been districtwide issues with Focus and it is currently displaying erroneous information on schedules, school of student, etc... Please know that DCPS is working on this and all students' Focus information will be restored soon.
San Jose Prep student schedules will be released at student orientations.
If your student is not able to make it to their assigned orientation, schedules will be published to the Focus portal after the orientations take place.
2021-2022 San Jose Prep school calendar
School starts August 10!
Did you return your Chromebook or hot spot?
Orientations
6th grade: August 5th from 9am-12pm (see information above)
7th-10th grades: August 6th
Students with last names A-G 10:00 am-10:30
Students with last names H-N 10:45-11:15
Students with last names O-Z 11:20-12:10
11th grade: August 6th from 9am-10am. Please meet in the cafeteria for a presentation
12th grade: Senior Night (see information above)
School supplies
Teachers will have supply lists ready at student orientations and students will have the first couple weeks of school to get their school supplies.
Some supplies that are generally used in all classes:
- loose leaf paper
- binders
- folders
- pens
- pencils, erasers
Offices closed
Our school offices will be closed on July 26 and 27 for staff training.
We will return all calls and emails as soon as possible.
August 5: 6th grade orientation, 9am-12pm, gym
August 6: 11th grade orientation, 9am-10am
August 6: 7th-10th orientations, 10am-12pm
August 10: First day of school!
August 12: Freshman Parent Night, 6pm
August 30: Open House, 6pm
August 30: Picture day for 6th-11th grades
Sept 6: No school- Labor day
Sept 11: Senior parking painting
Sept 16: Senior Family Dinner Night
October 8: End of 1st quarter; no school, Fall Break
October 11: No school- Fall Break
About us
Email: info@sanjoseprep.org
Website: www.sanjoseprep.org
Location: 4072 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: (904)425-1725
Facebook: facebook.com/sanjoseprep
Twitter: @sanjoseschools