St. Joseph Academy School Profile 2021

SCHOOL PROFILE ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPAL: MR. TODD DECLEMENTE VICE PRINCIPAL: SR. SUZAN FOSTER DEAN OF STUDENTS: MR. SCOTT SEKERES DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: MS. SHERRI NOWATZKI COLLEGE ADVISOR: DR. MARY YUSKIS ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR: PRIMA SISINNI CAMPUS MINISTER: DEACON BRYAN OTT DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENR: JODI KOTRADY-HATIN

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

ACCREDIDATION AND MEMBERSHIP

COLLEGE ADVISOR: DR. MARY YUSKIS SCHOOL COUNSELOR: MRS. LISA BISHOP

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT COORDINATOR: MR. CJ EMERSON

St. Joseph Academy. Inc. has been fully

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

accredited sine 1924 by the Southern

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MS. SHERRI NOWATZKI ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MR. KYLE BRADBURN

Association of Colleges and Schools. The school holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association, The

CONTACT INFORMATION 155 STATE ROAD 207 ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 (904) 824-0431 FAX (904) 826-4477 WWW.SJAWEB.ORG CEEB#101480

Florida Catholic Conference, The College Board, The National Association for College Admissions Counseling, and Florida High School Athletic Association.

ABOUT SJA

St. Joseph Academy, Inc. is a four-year co-educational Catholic college preparatory school that was founded in 1866 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Academy is the oldest, continuous Catholic high school in the state of Florida. Since its founding, the Academy has continued to provide a value-centered education in the context of the Catholic tradition to students in St. John's County and the surrouding areas.

The Diocese of St. Augustine, administration, faculty, and dedicated group of parents, students, and alumni are committed to uphold the integrity and proud traditions of the school.

MISSION

As a Catholic high school in the Diocese of St. Augustine, we seek to provide an equal opportunity for each student, in a challenging academic environment, to become a knowledgable, self-directed, compassionate Christian, able to face the challenges of the future with faith, hope, and love.

VISION

St. Joseph Academy is committed to providing a superior educational and spiritual program in which academics, spirituality, and physical development are the building blocks for students to achieve intellectually, to grow in their personal faith in Jesus Christ, to cultivate a strong sense of social justice and to meet the physical challenges through athletic participation.

FACULTY

St. Joseph Academy has a professional teaching staff of 24.

The average teaching experience of the faculty is 11 years/.

86% of teachers have earned advanced degrees. The student to teacher ratio is 14:1.

STUDENT BODY

St. Joseph Academy welcomes students of all religious and ethnic backgrounds. The school welcomes all levels of academic ability.

CURRICULUM & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

St. Joseph Academy offers a college preparatory curriculum requiring 19 academic units. Twenty-eight credits are required for graduation and a typical course of study would include: Theology English Mathematics Science Social Studies Foreign Language Life Management/Personal Fitness Practical or Performing Arts Electives

4.0 Credits 4.0 Credits 4.0 Credits 4.0 Credits 3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit 1.0 Credit 4.0 Credits

HONORS COURSES Algebra I, II Anatomy/Physiology Biology Chemistry Drama III, IV Economics

English I, II Geometry Marine Science Physics Pre-Calculus Spanish II, III

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES American Government Biology Calculus AB/BC Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature

Statistics Studio Art - Portfolio Studio Art - 2D Studio Art - 3D World History

Other AP opportunities may be offered through Florida Virtual School.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Dual Enrollment Classes are offered on our campus through St. Johns River State College, taught by our St. Joseph Academy Teachers.

American Literature I, II American Sign Language I,II English Composition I, II Environmental Science

Marine Biology Spanish I, II U.S. History I, II World Civilization I, II

GRADE & RANKING INFORMATION All students take seven courses each year. Cumulative grade point averages are based on semester grades. Class rank is based on all students, in all subjects. Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses receive an additional quality point.

GRADING SCALE Grade A B C D F

Numeric 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 59 & below

Points 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0

Honors/AP 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0

HONOR ROLL

Academic Honor Roll is calculated using an un-weighted GPA. Principal's High Honor Roll Principal's Honor Roll

A's only A's and B's only

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Department of Campus Ministry is responsible for ministering to the spiritual and religious needs of the school community and for providing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth and development. Campus Ministry is sensitive to the religious and moral growth of all students of all faiths. We hope to enable each student to develop a deep and lasting relationship with God and a commitment to St. Joseph's vision of virtue through humility and obedience.

Campus Ministry programs include weekly Masses, Prayer Club, Scripture Study, Reconciliation Services, Eucharistic Adoration, Music Ministry, Students for the Poor Club, Eucharistic Ministry, Vocational Discernment Groups, Mission Week in our local community and overseas in two different locales each year. There is truly something for everyone.

CLASS OF 2020

All students take seven courses each year. Cumulative grade point averages are based on semester grades. Class rank is based on all students, in all subjects. Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses receive an additional quality point.

Class of 2020 Highlights Number of Graduates 99% college acceptance rate % Grad with honors $2.1 Million in Scholarship

Service Accomplishments

2016-2020 College Acceptances

Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale Auburn University Ave Maria University Barry University Belmont Abbey Berry College Boston College Brandeis University Case Western Reserve University California Polytechnic State University Catholic University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University Davidson University Duke University Drexel University Eckard University Elon College Emory University Ember-Riddle Aeronautical Institute Flagler College Felician College Florida State University Fordham University Fransiscan University

George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Holy Cross Indiana University Jacksonville University Louisiana State University Loyola University Lynchburg College Marist College Marquette University New York University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Notre Dame University Ohio Dominican University Ohio State University Olin College of Engineering Pennsylvania State University Providence University Purdue University Ringling College of Art & Design Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College St. Bonaventure University St. Leo University Savannah College of Art & Design Seton Hall University Spring Hill College Stetson Univeristy

The Citadel Tulane University Tufts University University of Alabama University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Florida University of Georgia University of Miami University of North Carolina University of North Florida University of Oklahoma University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tampa University of Virginia US Air Force Academy US Coast Guard Academy US Merchant Marine Academy US Military Academy at West Point Vanderbilt University Virginia Military Institute Wake Forest University Washington University Wesleyan University Xavier University