SJA E-NEWS | September 16, 2016 In This Issue
Parents: At-A-Glance
Student Spotlight
Wednesday, September 21
College Corner
Early Dismissal and STARTS Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Board Room
AP Scholars National Merit SemiFinalist Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Commissioned Sr. Phyllis Celebrates 50th Juliblee Grandparents Day Forms Register for the HSPT Test Prep
Friday, September 23 Freshmen Welcome, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, September 28 Upperclass Induction Ceremony, 1:45 p.m. Formal Uniform
Friday, September 30 School Picture Retake Day
8th Grade Shadowing
Record-Breaking 61 Students Named AP Scholars!
CLE Unites Poster Winner
Congratulations to all of the students recognized this week as AP Scholars, including a school record of nine student receiving the top award, AP Scholar of Distinction. In all, a school record 61 students were honored in the 2016 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards, which recognizes high school students who have demonstrated collegelevel achievement through AP courses and exams.
Sports Highlights
Quick Links School Calendar Paw Prints Store Calendar
October 1
Most colleges accept AP courses for college credit. Plus, students who take AP courses are better prepared for college, thus making them more likely to succeed in college.
High School Placement Test (HSPT) Class 9 a.m - 3:00 p.m., SJA
Among our AP Scholars this year are 25 members of the Class of 2017, 41 percent of all honorees. Since the results are from the 2015-2016 academic year, they include 36 AP Scholars who were members of the Class of 2016 and graduated in June.
October 5
Here is a full list of students who achieved this honor.
Early Dismissal, 2 p.m.
October 6 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. By appointment only; more details to come from Ms Ciolek
October 7
National Merit Society Semi-Finalist Announced