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Principal's Message It is both an honor and a pleasure to write to you as principal of St. Joseph Academy. Founded in 1866 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, we have provided a strong Catholic education to the students of the St. Augustine area for over 160 years and we are the oldest Catholic High School in the State of Florida. We offer a warm welcome and many blessings upon you as you begin to make the decision about where your family will spend the next four years.

For us, it’s hard to capture all that we are and all we aspire to be in this book, so I encourage you to come join us on campus.

It is my hope and my prayer that you will connect with our mission as a Catholic high school, as we seek to provide an equal opportunity for each student, in a challenging academic environment, to encounter the Eucharist, to become knowledgeable, self-directed, compassionate Christians, able to face the challenges of the future with Faith, Hope, and Love.

I share with you my own personal goal each day is to help students get into college… and eventually into heaven, while maximizing their potential as a child of God. As you tour our school, meet our teachers, and get to know our programs I hope that you will get a strong sense of the warmth and energy among our staff, as well as their expertise. I pray you see the strong sense of faith and service on our campus; the college prep curriculum; a dedication to growth in technology; and a commitment to the arts and to athletics. We challenge every student to grow as a leader, as a learner, and as a compassionate follower of Christ.

You, as a parent, are the primary educator of your child, but you are not their exclusive educator. We do not take for granted the trust you place in a school environment to be a part of that process.

Thank you and Go Flashes.

Why St. Joseph Academy?

A College Preparator y education in a small school s e tt i n g w i t h a b i g co m m u n i ty. .

We o f f e r A P a n d D E C l a s s e s on campus to earn college credit.

Graduating class completes over 10,000 service hours and earns over $3 Million in Scholarships.

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A school with high moral and academic standards where your child will develop socially, academically and faithfully.

Mission Trips and Community Service.

All members of staff and faculty know your child and are here to support students through high school and the college application process.

Campus Ministry Truly, campus ministry encompasses virtually everything we do at St. Joseph Academy.

Whether in the classroom, in the cafeteria, or on the athletic field, the staff at SJA constantly seeks to give students the chance to deepen their faith and share in the Christian mission.

Our student body has the opportunity to serve on mission trips each year. The Juniors and Seniors are given the chance to travel abroad to third world countries to provide service to those truly in need. This is a life changing experience for our students and chaperones.

Mission Trips embody what SJA is working to teach our students.

Students can make a difference in their community and within themselves through our community service program. Each student is required to complete 25 hours of service to the needy each year in attendance at SJA; the average student nearly triples that requirement.

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment We offer a variety of AP and DE courses As a College Preparatory High Dual Enrollment: School we offer courses that are American Literature inline with college level I/II coursework. We have four levels of Composition I/II classes, standard, Honors, American Sign Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment Language I/II AP courses are designed to give students College Credit once they pass an AP exam DE Courses give students the opportunity to earn college credit for passing the course. A college entrance exam such as the PERT, PSAT, ACT or SAT must be passed before entrance into a DE course

Spanish I/II College Algebra Elementary Statistics United States Government

AP Course Calculus Biology Environmental Science Chemistry Psychology Studio Art 2D Design Studio Art and Drawing World History US History

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ATHLETICS

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ATHLETICS

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ATHLETICS

Clubs and Activities SJA has many different clubs and activities for students to get involved in. Everyone has an opportunity to be involved in the school community through clubs and sports!

Community Service: Anchor and Interact clubs Leadership: SALT (Student Ambassadors), Student Council Creative Clubs: Art, Drama, and Music Ministry, Robotics

Clubs and Activities Honor Societies: National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Quill and Scroll Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Science National Honor Society Campus MInistry and Prayer: Discipleship Groups, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Prayer Club Other Interest: High Q (trivia), Book Club,, Robotics Club Bee Keeping Club, Spanish Club, Robotics, Imprints of Honor (VHP)

Service We are committed to forming students who serve communities.

We do that in conversation, teachings, leading, and group service

ADMISSIONS 2025-2026 Prospective Family Open House

November 6, 2025 All prospective families are invited to tour the school, meet teachers, administrators, coaches and students, and learn about attending high school at St. Joseph Academy.

November 7, 2025 Applications are for our diocesan middle school students and siblings of

Applications Open

current SJA students. Required forms: School Entry Health Form #3040, FL Immunization form # 680, Birth Certificate, Most recent report card, baptism certificate for Catholic students. $75 application fee covers both application and high school placement test for incoming freshman.

New Student Applications Open

November 14, 2025 Applications for all new students open. Required forms: School Entry Health Form #3040, FL Immunization form # 680, Birth Certificate, Most recent report card, baptism certificate for Catholic students. $75 application fee covers both application and high school placement test for incoming freshman.

High School Placement Test

Admissions Interviews

Freshman Admissions Decisions Transfer Admissions Decisions

December 13, 2025 | 8:30 AM-11:30 AM January 10, 2026 | 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Check in at 8AM in the Media Center, you must apply to the school before you register for the HSPT

Admissions interviews will be scheduled for all students who meet academic and disciplinary requirements.

Late February/Early March Please submit the online enrollment with fee to secure your spot.

You must set up a FACTS payment plan for the tuition balance.

Mid March/April Please submit the online enrollment forms with fee to secure your spot. You must set up a FACTS payment plan for the tuition balance.

How to apply Head to www.sjaweb.org

upload documents

Click Apply on right side of main photo

Submit and pay $75 application fee

Create an account

9th grade-Register for HSPT Test All Grades-Schedule Admission Interview

Fill out application

Application Checklist 1. Online application 2. Birth Certificate 3. Baptism Certificate 4. Current Report card/transcript 5. Letter of recommendation from current teacher/administrator 6. Florida form 680 for immunizations 7. Florida School Entry health exam 8. Current IEP/504 and evaluation if applicable www.sjaweb.org *You must apply before registering for the HSPT. Once you apply, you will receive instructions on registering for the high school placement test

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Tuition and Fees 2025-2026

Please visit the website for the most up to date amounts

Total Investment: Catholic: $13,100 Non-Catholic: $ 14,100 The amount of your total investment includes tuition and fees that cover registration, activities, technology, scheduling and academic fees, teaching materials, and catastrophic student insurance A non-refundable registration fee of $400 is due upon enrollment.

The remaining amount will be billed via FACTS. Additional Costs include: Textbooks, dress and PE uniforms, AP test, lunch, fine art supply fee, parking permits, field trips, Saturday school, fundraisers, graduation fees, and fines.

New Student Chromebook Fee: $250 Covers the lease of a chromebook for the time your student is enrolled at St. Joseph Academy

Multiple Student Discount: $1000 off for 2 students, $2000 off for 3 students

Financial Aid: Please apply on our website at https://www.sjaweb.org/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid

SCHOLARSHIPS Family Empowerment Scholarships-Educational Opportunities and Family Empowerment Scholarships for Unique Abilities visit: www.stepupforstudents.org to to apply Catholic Student Assistance Fund, Alumni Scholarship, Roina Patterson Scholarship, Knights of Columbus, Mikae Gaetanos Scholarship and the Norma and Poli Scholarship (https://www.sjaweb.org/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid)

* Students entering kindergarten must be 5 on or before September 1

FAITH SERVICE ACADEMICS ATHLETICS BE A PART OF: A FAMILY A TEAM A FAITH COMMUNITY STUDENTS COMMITED TO SERVICE ENGINEERS, ARTIST AND ATHLETES

For more information or to book a tour, contact our Director of Admissions Kristin Grover @ Kristin.Grover@sjaweb.org or 904-824-0431 ext. 104