The Weekly SharkBeat!
SJHS Weekly Parent Newsletter - 1/29/2023
Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalist
We are proud to announce our very own Mr. Chuck Capps has been selected as a top 10 semi-finalist for Horry County Teacher of the Year. Mr. Capps is our orchestra teacher and director of The Pride of St. James. He has been a Shark for 12 years and was selected by his peers for this honor. Congratulations Mr. Capps, we are proud of you!
Have a great evening, and as always, Go Sharks!
Ryan Poston
Principal, SJHS
PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT EARLY?
Please send a note with your student to be turned into the Welcome Desk before school. In return, your student will receive a pass to meet you at the welcome desk according to the time requested.
Thank you for your assistance. This helps cut down on
classroom disturbance and interruptions.
As a reminder, phone calls/emails are not accepted for the release of students to leave early. Thank you for your understanding.
Information from Class Meetings
As we begin 2nd Semester, there are a few areas in which I believe we can improve. I reminded students of our goal to remain in class as much as possible and to have a pass when not in class. I also reviewed the dress code with students, specifically hats and midriffs, which we have seen a rise in. Finally, I stressed the importance of everyone taking ownership in maintaining a safe and clean school. We must all do our part to help. Students were encouraged to talk to a staff member if they see things that make them feel uncomfortable.
Senior Yearbook Page

PROM 2023
Attention Juniors and Seniors – Your 2023 prom will be on Friday, April 14. Tickets go on sale next Monday, January 30. The price is $50 for juniors and $40 for seniors. You may purchase a ticket for yourself and up to one guest. All tickets must be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus. Please see your school email account for more information about the event, ticket purchases, guest approval, and attendance on the day of prom.

SJH Graduation will be held June 2, 2023 at the HTC Center at 2:00

Information from Guidance
The second semester is off to a great start. Please stay on top of your attendance and grades from the beginning. Make sure to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
What are your plans for after high school? What classes do you want to take next school year?
Underclassmen IGP conferences are taking place now with counselors. In these meetings we will talk about our academic plans for the next school year and plans for after high school. We will be offering these in person, Google meets, or phone calls. Please contact your counselor to get a meeting scheduled. We look forward to working with you during these conferences.
Weekly Parenting Tip
Now that we are starting a new semester we may feel some stress and anxiety until we get settled in. Here are some resources to help manage that.
Attendance Make Up

Technical Scholars Welding Program for Juniors
The Technical Scholars Welding Program is for high school seniors who are on track to graduate and meet requirements within the parameters of the program ( 2 high school courses allowed each semester) and admissions requirements for HGTC. The program will give students the opportunity to earn high school credit and college credit within the welding discipline.
12 semester hours in the fall and spring
HCS will cover the tuition for those two semesters
*students who wish to continue with the program and receive Advanced Welding Technologies Certificate from HGTC will finish 10 semester hours during summer session (will not count as high credit and HCS does not cover tuition)
If they are interested in this program, please email Mrs. Tubbs etubbs@horryconutyschools.net in Guidance for more information about the program.
Emergency Protocol
Thank you for your understanding. Should you have questions or comments, please contact one of our administrators.
Spring Sports
