The Weekly SharkBeat!
SJHS Weekly Parent Newsletter - March 19, 2023
Sharks Moving Forward
Regardless of the weather outside, it's a good week to be a Shark! I am extremely proud of our students for the courage and kindness they have shown this past week. From students who represented SJH in the Ultimate Super Smash Brothers Tournament, to our baseball team hosting the Dream Team night, to the young ladies who entered the Miss St. James Pageant, and for all the unknown acts we were not privy to, this speaks volumes of the awesome student body we have here at SJH. Thank you to our teachers and parents who encourage our students and lead by example.
I have listed some upcoming dates below for you and your student. Please encourage your child to take advantage of these opportunities.
Have a great evening, and as always, Go Sharks!
Ryan Poston
Principal, SJHS
School Climate Survey
Each parent/guardian has an opportunity to fill out a survey per student. Please take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions about how St. James High School serves your child. You may use the Parent Portal (PowerSchool) app on your mobile device or a computer to complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, April 14, 2023.
Directions for parents to access the School Climate Parent Survey:
Log in to the Parent Portal (PowerSchool): https://bit.ly/3XZlM7T or the PowerSchool app.
If you are using a computer, click the word “Forms” on the left side. If you are using the app, click “More” with the three dots on the bottom right and then “Forms.”
Find the SCDE School Climate Parent Survey and click on it.
Questions?
If you cannot complete the survey via the Parent Portal (PowerSchool), please contact the Horry County Schools Accountability and Instruction Office at (843) 488-6844 or contact Shelley Todd at STodd@horrycountyschools.net.
Congratulations Archery Team
The Archery team hosted the 4th annual Myrtle Beach Challenge this past weekend posting a 2nd place finish in both the bullseye and 3D tournaments. The team was lead in bullseye by Dennis Rosa with a 258 and 3rd place finisher Alexis Bader with a personal best 268. In 3D, the team was led by Christopher Kabore with a 251 and Alexis Bader with a 250.
Congratulations also to Alexis Bader for winning the South Carolina Archery Association Indoor state Championship in the Young Adult Bowhunter Freestyle division held on March 4th.
College and Career Readiness
HCS Ultimate Super Smash Brothers Tournament
SJHS showed up in force on Saturday for the Ultimate Super Smash Brothers Tournament at the Hangout. We had 14 out of the 21 students who competed.
First place – Kevin Del Bosco
Second place – Caleb Burnett
Fifth place - Grady Thames
Seventh place - Preston Beatty
Congratulations to all the students who participated!
And the Winner Is...
Dream Team- Oh What A Night
Tuesday night was the perfect example of what it means to be a Shark. A coach and his team hosting and celebrating our special needs students. Every detail was perfect from the t-shirts, to running on the field to the first pitch to pizza and picture time with the team! The Dream Team is just that! Thank you Coach C and all who helped make this a special night for the kids.
Mark Your Calendars
3/21- ACT will be administered at SJH
3/23- Dinner and Theatre
3/25- JROTC Car Show at SJH
3/28- 8th grade Academic Fair
Student Job Fair
Information from Guidance
We are still having IGP meetings with parents and students to talk about our academic plans for the next school year and plans for after high school. Please contact your counselor to get a meeting scheduled. We look forward to working with you during these conferences.
We will be offering 2 new programs next year for our students. These will be agriculture and engineering. Check out the Program of Studies for more information about the classes. If you are interested in signing up please let your counselor know.
A group of our 12th-graders will represent thousands of others across the country on April 13! Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. To those who have been selected for this important test, you have all our support, and we have NO doubt that you will represent us well! You received an email last week if you were selected to take this assessment. Thank you in advance for your involvement. Learn more at https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/.
Looking ahead at testing:
March 21 ACT (juniors who signed up)
March 27 WIN (all 3rd year high school students)
April 13 NAEP (seniors who were selected)
Senior parents and students please take a look at the link below to see what scholarships are available to you.
Coming Next School Year
SJH IS OFFERING NEW CLASSES
A New Program of Studies
PROM 2023
Juniors and Seniors, your 2023 Prom is just a few weeks away. Don’t wait until it’s too late to buy your tickets! Purchases can be made on MyPaymentsPlus. The last day for ticket sales is Monday, April 10. Please be sure to check your school Gmail account or the SJHS Prom website for more information about ticket purchases, guest approval, and attendance on the day of Prom.
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.
SJH Graduation will be held June 2, 2023 at the HTC Center at 2:00
Attendance Make Up
Emergency Protocol
Thank you for your understanding. Should you have questions or comments, please contact one of our administrators.
St. James High School
Email: wsmith004@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/St_James_High_School
Location: 10800 South Carolina 707, Murrells Inlet, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 650-5600