It's been a great first week back to school. 2023 school year is off to an exciting start. This week we met with all classes, reviewing expectations, rules and regulations, and sharing a few laughs together. The students were excited to be together with their classmates. The juniors were greeted by our Herff Jones representative to discuss class rings. A big congratulations to Emma Williams for being selected to receive the give-away.

Our first pep rally was also held this week. The students were definitely pumped up and ready to cheer on our Sharks.

Thank you for taking the time to review the Weekly Sharkbeat Newsletter. Please check the school website and Facebook page for additional updates and information. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Shark family. Have a great evening, keep swimming forward, and as always, Go SHARKS!

Ryan Poston
Principal

SJHS

This year HCS implemented some new security measures which we have adopted here at SJH as well as changed a few things to help enforce the safety of our students and staff.

When visiting the school, all visitors will use the front entrance off of Hwy 707. Our security guard will greet you and inquire about your visit. We ask that you please have an ID ready to present to the security officer and bring into the building with you.

Also, all gates are locked once school starts. Students arriving late or leaving early will use the front entrance to go around the circle to the student parking lot.

Attention Seniors:

Any senior who has not had their pictures taken. We had to schedule a quick makeup day for Friday Sept 1st. We have 38 open appointments for students to sign up online. This is on a first come (signup) first served. Please note, the online scheduling system will close at midnight on Thursday 8/31. The digital flyer is attached for your convenience. This is not for juniors who are graduating early or new seniors to the school. The next planned makeup day is September 28th, which is for all seniors and early graduates and juniors who are graduating early . We will be sending out more information about signups after September 4th. Lastly, there will be one final retake day on November 28th. Please email jmcbride@g.horrycountyschools.net with any questions.

11th graders received a class ring catalogue on Thursday, Aug. 24th . Herff Jones will be at St. James High on Wednesday, Aug. 30th during lunch time ( 11:42 am – 1:49 pm) and from 3:30 pm to 6 pm taking class ring orders in the front atrium. The attachment gives information about ring deposit and acceptable forms of payment. Please click on the below link to watch a short video about class rings.

Any parent who wishes to refer their child for placement in the gifted and talented program should complete the attached form. Please send the completed referral form and any standardized test scores to the Gifted and Talented Office or email to Wendy Bernstein at wbernstein@horrycountyschools.net by September 18, 2023. It will be a parent responsibility to ensure that their child is present during the test days that each school selects for testing.

If you plan to pick your student up early or your student will drive off campus early, please send a note with your student to be turned in before school starts at the Welcome Desk. We will verify the note and give your student a pass to meet you or leave at the appropriate time. Sending a note cuts down on class interruptions. Unfortunately, we cannot accept phone calls or emails to dismiss students. We appreciate your help.

Please review our drop-off and pickup procedures below, and thanks so much for your patience. We ask that you do not make a U-turn or turn around to avoid completing the circle in front of the school. This is a safety violation.

STUDENT DROP-OFF: Parents will enter the drop-off loop on Salem Road by entering the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE directly next to the football field. The drop-off loop will lead parents around the back of the school and towards the front of the building (see attached map). Parents will drop their students off when prompted by administration near the crosswalks in front of the school. Students may only be dropped off at this location. Parents will then continue along the parent loop to the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE and exit the campus onto Salem Road. Parents may not enter the school from HWY 707, and may not enter the school’s Bus/Faculty Entrance Gate or the Student Driver Entrance Gate off Salem Rd. Please use the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE next to the football field only.

STUDENT PICKUP: Parents will enter the student pickup loop on Salem Road by entering the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE directly next to the football field. The pickup loop will lead parents around the building and towards the pickup area in the back of the school (see attached map). Parents will pick up their students when prompted by administration in the back of the school. Students may only be picked up at this location. Parents will then continue along the parent loop to the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE and exit the campus onto Salem Road. Parents may not enter the school from HWY 707, and may not enter the school’s Bus/Faculty Entrance Gate or the Student Driver Entrance Gate off Salem Rd. Please use the FOOTBALL STADIUM GATE next to the football field only.

Medication Reminders from the School Nurse:

1. Please do not send medications to school with your child. A parent will be called to pick up any medication that is brought in by a student. Medications must be brought to the school nurse by a parent or guardian.
2. Prescription medications must be brought in the original labeled container from the pharmacy. Non-prescription or over-the-counter medications must be brought in the unopened, original container with the manufacturer's label. Forms are located on the school website.
3. Prescription and non-prescription medications require a medication permission form. These forms can be obtained from the Horry County Schools website or from the school nurse. Forms are located on the school website.

We are looking forward to a great year keeping our Sharks safe & healthy. Please call the School Nurse if you have any questions.

All returning students are required to complete registration each year. Returning Student Registration is completed entirely online and provides the district with updated residency documentation and contact information.

Please take time to register your child as we prepare for a new school year. For more information and to begin the Academics at HCS / Registration (horrycountyschools.net)

Please contact our Registrar, Kathy Reagan at 843-650-2093 if you need further information or have any questions.

Any student wishing to park on campus must register their vehicle with the school and purchase a $30 parking decal by Friday, September 1 to avoid a parking ticket. Senior decals are free this year but still must be registered. Vehicles may be registered by using the attached google link and payments should be made via My Payments Plus. For more information, go to SJH Student Parking 2023-2024 (google.com) or contact Wynnette Smith at wsmith004@horrycountyschools.net.

Please click the dress code picture to view the SJHS Dress Code.

For attendance information please go to the school web page below:

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/St_James_High_School

From the SJHS web site go to “Our School” then Click on Attendance.

For further information please contact DeAnna Zirkelbach at 843-650-2448 or email her at DZirkelback@horrycountyschools.net

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Please click the Sharks Logo to access our Sharks Athletics Page.

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