- St. James High School
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Daily Announcements
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Updates / Changes / Special Announcements
_____________________________________________Schools & Offices Closed Monday May 30, 2022
__________________________________________________Welcome Mr. Poston
Ryan Poston Named Principal of St. James High School, Effective July 1, 2022.
The Horry County Board of Education named Ryan Poston the new principal at St. James High School, beginning the 2022-2023 school year. Mr. Poston is currently the principal at York Comprehensive High School in York School District 1. Mr. Poston will begin his new position with Horry County Schools on July 1, 2022.
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My Horry News
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the end of the school year approaches, I would like to remind you to pick up your child’s medication from school. Policy regulations require the disposal of ALL medications, prescription and non-prescription, which are not picked up. (This includes emergency medications such as Inhalers and EpiPens). The school cannot store any medication over the summer.
Please pick up medications by 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 1st, or the medication(s) will be destroyed.
Please remember a parent or guardian must pick up the medicine by the date indicated above. We cannot send medication home with students. Please stop by the health office to pick up your child’s medication. If you need to make special arrangements, please call me. If your child’s medication is not picked up, it will be destroyed.Thank you for allowing me to help with meeting your child’s health care needs at school. Have a happy and healthy summer!
Melanie O'Tuel, BSN, RN, NCSN
St James High School
Nurse Office Phone: (843) 650-1244
School Fax: (843) 650-1004
Email: MOTuel@horrycountyschools.net__________________________________
Achievements
Congratulations 2022 Junior Marshalls
Last Name
First Name
Bellah
Gracie
Buck
Tanner
Conlon
Kourtnie
Duong
Tiffany
Elliott
Sarah
Hall
Trinity
Harrell
Fisher
Hudak
Cole
Large
Jackson
Leonard
Vance
Leonard
James
Lingle
Sophie
McElveen
Mary
Reiniche
Emma
Risher
Kaylee
Rosas
Marco
Sandt
Benjamin
Shull
Anna
Thaggard
Landon
White
Hailey
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FCCLA
Members of the St. James High School FCCLA team have qualified to represent our school and district at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA to compete in various categories. The Star Promote and Publicize FCCLA Award, is one of those areas and the students could greatly use the support of our surrounding community.During the State Competition in March, students were required to create a website and generate traffic to that site. The winner of the award was the team able to generate the most “clicks” to their website. The SJH FCCLA team was able to generate more than 500 visitors to the website to win that award due to the support of the everyone in this building!
This summer these students will be competing at the National event in California. Their goal is to get over 1,000 visits to the website before they attend Nationals on June 29th.
Every view from the QR code is counted, but only 1 view per device is counted when using the website link. (If you have already visited the website from a computer, your count has already been recorded. Using the QR code allows for multiple visits.)
https://stjameshighschool.wixsite.com/fccla
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Seniors
Seniors,
All fines need to be paid prior to graduation practice on June 1st or you will not receive your graduation tickets.
_____________________________________________End of Year Daily Timeline -- Subject to Changes
Friday May 27
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School Closed - Holiday
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Underclassmen Exam 4th
Graduation Practice 8:00 -11:30 HTC Center
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Underclassmen Exam 1 & 2
Early Dismissal
Graduation HTC Center 2:00
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Underclassmen Exam 3rd
Individual Graduation Beginning 8:00 Auditorium
Early Dismissal
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Last Day For Teachers
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Location
Time
Counts As
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Guidance
Scholarship Listings
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Summer Programs - See the Summer Programs Tab Below -- New Programs Added -- McLeod Health Nursing
__________________________________________________Testing Dates For 2nd Semester Announced
__________________________________________Announcing ParentChild+
If you are a parent of a child between the ages of 24months - 4 years old and live in Horry County, you may be eligible for a parenting program that will help prepare your child for school success.
The ParentChild+ program brings an Early Learning Specialist (ELS) to your home virtually twice a week. He/She will bring FREE educational toys and books that your child will get to keep. The ELS will show you fun ways to help your child learn through play. There is no cost to participate in the program. For more information, fill out this form or call 843-839-7161
Information Fliers
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See below for the Spanish Version
___________________________________________________________Athletics -- Results
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Athletics - Schedule
________________________________________________________2022-2023 Physical Forms
Athletics Announcement
Interested in playing a sport next year? You must have an updated physical on Planet High School and complete the required forms prior to any type of conditioning, tryouts, or practice. Physicals from the 2021-22 school year will expire on Friday June 3, 2022. You must receive a new physical dated AFTER April 1, 2022, to be eligible for the 22-23 school year. Please contact Head Athletic Trainer Bill Krauss with any questions. bkrauss@horrycountyschools.net 843-650-2252_______________________________________________________
Sports Physcials
MinuteClinic will be offering a $25 off discount for Sports Physicals between Jun 17th and Sep 14th this year.
Patients can go online to make an appointment at www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/services/sports-physicals or just scan the QR code below. Find a local clinic.
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Athletics - Tickets
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Cafeteria Menu May____________________________________________
Yearbook / Shark Attack NewsBooks are still available for purchase through My Payments Plus. Thank you!______________________________________________________
Meet The SJHS 2021 2022 Staff
A Power Point Introducing Staff Members By Department
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2022 - 2023 Student Calendar Now Available
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Fundraiser
REWARD YOUR SCHOOL, WHILE REWARDING YOURSELF.
With Cart to Class, Lowes Foods will give up to a quarter of a million dollars to local
schools this year. To participate, enroll up to 3 local schools on your Fresh Rewards card, then each school will be rewarded based on the amount of Lowes Foods Private Brand items you purchase. Schools should be selected annually. You can register on the link below:https://rewards.lowesfoods.com/Account/SelectCard?mode=CartToClass
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New/Quick Links 2021 2022 School Year
New For 2021 2022 School Year
Bus Routes & Contact Information
St James High School Parking Application 2021 - 2022
SJHS Student Handbook 2021 - 2022
Bell Schedule
Student Behavior
Tardy Policy
Athletic Passes / Game Tickets
COVID Info
Daily Home Screening For Students
Do I Need To Quarantine
School Bus Face Covering Requirements
Shark Support
Shark Attack Online
Program of Studies
Printable Program of The Class of 2023 Ring Ceremony held December 8, 2021 -
Athletic Information
Athletic Information / Results
Horry County Schools Athletic Page
Athletic Web Site Click on picture to view All Athletic Information & Results
http://sharksathletics.com/HCS 2021 - 2022 Physical Forms
2022-2023 Physical Forms
Interested in playing a sport next year? You must have an updated physical on Planet High School and complete the required forms prior to any type of conditioning, tryouts, or practice. Physicals from the 2021-22 school year will expire on Friday June 3, 2022. You must receive a new physical dated AFTER April 1, 2022, to be eligible for the 22-23 school year. Please contact Head Athletic Trainer Bill Krauss with any questions. bkrauss@horrycountyschools.net 843-650-2252
Physical Form English
Forma fisica español______________________________________________________
What To Do:
Parents/Guardians call and make an appointment
Bring Sports Physical Form (Found in front office of both High/Middle School and in front of Athletic offices)
Bring $25 cash- Insurance will not be charged__________________________________________________________________________________
Online Shopping -- Shark Apparel
Shark fans:
The St. James Sideline Store is now available online for your shopping pleasure. Proceeds go to the general athletic account for our Shark student-athletes
http://www.sidelinestores.com/schools/south_carolina/murrellsinlet/st-james-high-schoolThank you for your support as always!
Neff Athletic Lettermen Jackets
www.neffjacketshop.comHerff Jones Letter Jackets
https://hjcarolinajackets.com/products/st-james-high-school
Shark Club
The Shark Club Website
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This Week in Shark Sports
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Attendance
Attendance
South Carolina state law requires that all children attend school regularly beginning with the school year in which the child is five years of age before September 1st until the child attains his/her 17th birthday or graduates from high school. The school year consists of 180 days, and high school students cannot accumulate more than 5 absences per class and still receive credit for the course, regardless of the grade earned in the course. Family vacations, organizational trips, or retreats during the school year are included in the 5 absences per term. Please refer to the SJHS attendance brochure for specific details regarding attendance laws, policies, and “seat time” sessions.
Students Arriving Late
Students arriving at school after 8:20 must report to the attendance office to sign in and get a tardy pass. Failure to sign in will result in a disciplinary infraction and ISS. Students who miss more than 45 minutes of a class will be considered absent. Hall sweeps will be conducted as a deterrent for tardiness.
Early Dismissal By Parent Request
Students requiring early dismissal should bring a note from their parents to the front desk in order to obtain an early dismissal pass. All requests are to be submitted prior to 8:15 a.m. so that they may be verified by phone. The note must have a phone number at which the parent may be contacted. If the note cannot be verified by phone the student will not be allowed to leave. We cannot accept phone calls for early dismissal. Students will not be issued a tardy pass if they fail to bring their note to the front desk before 8:15 a.m. SJHS will not call classrooms unless it is an emergency; therefore, the student must have a pass to get out of class.
When it is time for students to leave, they are to go by the front desk to sign out. Students who do not bring a note for a pre-arranged medical or legal appointment must remain in class until the period ends before they will be permitted to sign out of school with their parent/guardian. Failure to sign out at the front desk will result in a disciplinary infraction and an assignment of ISS. Students will not be signed out after 3:00 p.m.
Procedures To Follow After An Absence
After an absence students are to report to the front desk before 8:15 a.m. with a note from their parent/guardian or from their doctor. Notes from the parent/guardian or doctor must be submitted to the front desk within three days of an absence. Failure to do so will result in an unverified unexcused absence. Students will not be written a tardy pass to first block because they failed to bring their note to the front desk before 8:15 a.m.
Unlawful Absences
Students who miss school without parental knowledge, and students who are absent from school without acceptable cause with the knowledge of the parent, are considered unlawfully absent. According to the SC Attendance/Truancy Law when students have three consecutive unlawful or unexcused absences or a total of five unlawful or unexcused absences, the school will contact parents and develop an Attendance Intervention Plan (AIP) for improved attendance. Students exceeding five days of unlawful or unexcused absences will be reported to Family Court. Students who have excessive unlawful or unexcused absences in a single class may also be referred to Family Court for truancy.
Excused Absences
The following absences are considered excused: medical, judicial, and bereavement. Students will need to provide documentation for medical, judicial, and bereavement absences upon returning to school. Prearranged absenses for other reasons and/or extreme hardships are at the discretion of the principal.
Reporting Student Absences
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Cafeteria Services / Menus
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Community / Employment - Volunteer / Teacher-Student of Month
REWARD YOUR SCHOOL, WHILE REWARDING YOURSELF.
With Cart to Class, Lowes Foods will give up to a quarter of a million dollars to local schools this year. To participate, enroll up to 3 local schools on your Fresh Rewards card, then each school will be rewarded based on the amount of Lowes Foods Private Brand items you purchase. Schools should be selected annually. You can register on the link below:
https://rewards.lowesfoods.com/Account/SelectCard?mode=CartToClass
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Interested in serving on a school committee or would like to volunteer at St James High. Call the school @ 650-5600 or email our principal
______________________________________________________________MyHorryNews/Waccamaw Publishers Presents:
Student & Teacher of the Month
www.myhorrynews.com/contests______________________________________________________________
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Echos Yearbook / Shark Attack Online
Yearbook Orders
Shark Attack Today
Mr. Moore’s broadcast journalism class produces Shark Attack Today, a daily student newscast. Each day's episode will be available at www.sharkattackonline.com.
Tune in to Shark Attack Radio WSJH 93.3 FM on the campus of St. James High School. Listen to student announcements and podcasts in the building, parking lot, and carpool line. Output is approx. 1 mile radius of the school.
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Fundraiser
Sharks Forever
Support your Sharks while making a lasting impression. An engraved brick paver in the courtyard of Shark Stadium is a unique way to recognize any shark fan. Whether in honor or memory of a special person, it's a gift that will last a lifetime. This special tribute is only $100 and benefits St James Athletics. For more information contact SJHS Athletic Director, Billy Hurston 843-650-1319. -
Library Learning Commons
Check out of NEW -- Book of the Day -- Plus Other Helpfull Information
https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/sjhslibrarylc/home
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School Improvement Council / PTSO
School Improvement Council
Meeting Information & SIC Website
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month 5:30 in the media center
PTSO
Officers
Mandy Bella- President
Rebecca Kaneiwa- Vice President
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SEL - Social and Emotional Learning
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Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Summer Programs For Students (Many Different Schools)
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Greetings from the Darla Moore School of Business Office of Diversity & Inclusion!
We are excited to share an upcoming summer program with you that is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors in South Carolina! As the summer quickly approaches, we know that many students are seeking opportunities to help develop their academic and social skills, while building their resume, so we want to inform you of a unique program that will help them achieve just that.
On June 26th through June 29th, we will launch our first Moore Business Success Academy. This three-day summer academy is geared towards students who are interested in pursuing a business degree at the University of South Carolina after graduation. Participants will experience what it’s like to be a Moore School student by residing on campus, participating in engaging social and professional development activities, and will receive focused instruction in several core areas including: accounting, business analytics, economics, financial decision making, marketing, and business communications. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible to receive a $5,000 scholarship (per year for up to four years) upon enrollment at the Darla Moore School of Business.The application requirements include:
Students who identify as African American or Black, Hispanic, LatinX, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or Two or More Races.
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 GPA Scale (or equivalent if high school uses a different scale).
A letter of recommendation (anyone that can speak to student’s academic success).
One graded writing sample (sample must show grade and feedback from teacher).This is a highly competitive opportunity and is only being extended to 20 students, so please encourage your students to apply today! For questions, please contact Ashley Elliott, Manager of Scholar Engagement at diversity@moore.sc.edu.
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Rising Seniors! Summer Leadership Academy 2022
For High School Juniors (Rising Seniors):
The Mercy College Business Honors Program is hosting a Summer Leadership Academy in July 2022 for high-achieving Juniors/Rising Seniors (graduating in 2023).There are THREE separate week-long experiences – CHOOSE ONE!
If you are interested in a live-in, week-long college experience, please fill out a quick form:
Flyer: CLICK HERE - Summer Leadership Academy 2022 – Bottom Link will direct you to our website and more information! LA Application 2022 (jotform.com)
Questions? Please reach out to me personally.
Kristin Ludl
Associate Director, Business Operations
Business Honors & Summer Leadership Academy 2022
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522leadershipacademy@mercy.edu
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Technology Support
Technology / PDL / Support
Do you need Technology Support for your student PDL during online learning at home? Please call the HCS Technology Help Desk at (843)488-6825 or email at HelpDesk@horrycountyschools.net. The Technology Department will answer all questions as quickly as possible.
Finding Free Wifi-Spots in our Area:
https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/how-to-find-wi-fi-hotspots
https://www.wifimap.io/3082-myrtle-beach-free-wifi/map
https://www.spectrum.com/free-wifi-hotspots/south-carolina/myrtle-beachSJHS Student PDL Technology Support Options and Internet for Virtual Learning Technology Support
____________________________________________________________Student PDL Repair Request
https://forms.gle/bed1fw8EXorDvTjU8
____________________________________________________________Personalized Digital Learning -Horry County Schools
https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Page/264