The Weekly SharkBeat!

Welcome to the month of May. This month is packed with activities for everyone and is sure to fly by quickly. This upcoming week, we honor and celebrate our staff. We appreciate them daily, but especially recognize them this week that has been set aside.

This is an exciting month. Our spring musical wrapped up their performances today, bringing us lots of laughs and feel goods with outstanding talent. Our athletic students continue in playoffs, final concerts for the year are coming up, and Junior Marshals will be celebrated.

As a reminder, AP testing begins this week. Students have worked tirelessly, attending cram sessions and studying hard. We wish them the best. Please encourage your student to get plenty of rest the night before testing and eat a good breakfast so they can perform their best.

Parents, please take a look at the note below from Guidance. There is some pertinent information for seniors and underclassmen.

It's always a great day to be a Shark. Thank you for entrusting us with your child. Please see the calendar below for upcoming events.

Ryan Poston

Thank you to our teachers and staff for their commitment and dedication to our students. We celebrate them this week. If you would like to contribute or donate items for our staff, please contact Wynnette Smith, 843-650-5600, or you may drop off items at the welcome desk. Thank you for your continued support.

Last Friday, students and staff were treated during lunches to a refreshing drink, gift cards, and outdoor games. While the students enjoyed the games, staff enjoyed a cold coffee. High School Nation sponsored this event which works to bring students together through fun and activities.

Thursday we will treat our third quarter "A" honor roll students to a special treat- Italian Ice. These students worked hard in the classroom and we want to show them how much we appreciate their dedication to their academics. Congratulations to these students.

5/6/2024- Staff Appreciation Week

5/7/2024- Orchestra Concert

5/8/2024- PACE meeting

5/8/2024- Senior Meeting 11:00 (gym)

5/9/2024- SIC Meeting 6:00 pm

5/10/2024- Junior Marshal announcement

5/10/2024- Pops in the Park (Spring Band Concert)

5/12/2024- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

5/13/2024- Junior Marshal reception

5/13/2024- EOY Band Awards

5/14/2024- Athletic Signing (2:30)

5/15/2024- Awards Day (Underclassmen at 1:45, Seniors at 6:00pm)

5/16/2024- EOC English Writing

5/16/2024- Chorus- Sharkapalooza

5/21/2024- Broadway Revue (Drama)

5/23/2024- Guitar Concert

5/24/2024- Junior Marshal lunch

5/27/2024- Schools Closed (Memorial Day)

5/29/2024- Senior Walk & Picnic

Students interested in attending the PACE program are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:45. Students were given a commitment form this week for parent signatures to be turned into guidance or bring to the meeting on 5/8. This meeting is for students and parents.

These ladies were nominated by students to receive the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars. They received this award for his excellence in teaching and for the encouragement of, and dedication to, the academic success of students. Congratulations ladies.

Congratulations to Chuck Capps on being named the 2023-2024 VFW District 7 Teacher of the Year!

Students who received FA's on your report card, admin has added additional days for makeup time. If you have questions, be sure to see Mrs. Zirkelbach.

Attendance Recovery Add-On Dates—Room E204

*One Hour= One Class Period.

• May 7 (3:30-5:30pm) May 8 (3:30-5:30pm)
  

• Saturday May 11 (8:00 am- 11:00 am)

  May 9 (3:30-5:30pm) May 14 (3:30-5:30pm) May 15 (3:30-5:30pm)

  May 16 (3:30-5:30pm) May 21 (3:30- 5:30pm) May 22 (3:30- 5:30pm)

  May 23 (3:30-5:30pm) May 28 (3:30-5:30pm) May 29 (3:30-5:30pm)

  May 30 (3:30-5:30pm)

Seniors and parents:

We are continuing to get scholarships for students to complete. Please use the link below to find out what you can apply for.

Scholarship Link

As we are preparing for the end of the year, we need to compile a list of all seniors who have been awarded scholarships and/or money from the colleges or organizations. We do this to calculate the grand total of scholarship earnings from SJH graduating class.

Please use the following google form: https://forms.gle/BXZ2T3QdYmZu2fC87

You will need to complete this form MULTIPLE TIMES for each scholarship that you have been awarded. Please report EVERY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED OR MONEY OFFERED FROM COLLEGES (even if you do not plan on attending that college).

DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Money received from FAFSA: Pell Grant, SC Grant, Financial Aid, Life, Hope or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Underclassmen and parents:

We are moving forward with next year’ schedule. On Monday May 6 students and parents will get an email from counselors giving instructions about reviewing course requests for the 2024 - 2025 school year. If any adjustments need to be made there will be a Google form for students to complete. These requests for changes will be due by Friday May 10.

Testing look ahead:

AP May 6 US Government

May 7 Human Geography, Seminar, Statistics

May 8 Literature

May 9 Psychology

May 10 European History, US History, Macroeconomics

May 13 Calculus

May 14 Language

May 15 World History

May 16 Biology

May 17 Physics

EOC May 16 English 2 Writing

May 23 US History

May 24 Biology

May 28 English 2 Reading

May 29 Algebra 1

St. James High School FCCLA is hosting our first Kids Sewing Camp this summer! This camp is perfect for kids ages 7-12 to learn the basics of hand and machine sewing taught by St. James High's fashion teacher and students. Campers will be paired with high school fashion students to make a variety of projects including pajama shorts, scrunchies, tote bags, and more. Parents can sign their children up for Full Day or Half Day options. Camp will begin each day at the front lobby of the high school and campers will spend the day in the Fashion Lab. Half-day campers will depart at 12pm. Full Day campers will bring their own lunch for a picnic each day.

Students graduating are guaranteed 6 tickets. Extra tickets may be requested by contacting the school. Additional tickets are not guaranteed but simply a request. We try to accommodate everyone the best as possible. We will not know how many extra tickets we will have until senior grades are finalized. Students will get tickets the day of graduation practice at the HTC center. We try to accommodate their needs but we need to be fair to everyone. Simply call the school, 843-650-5600, and speak to the receptionist to request extra tickets. Tickets should be requested under the students' name.

For questions or information concerning seniors:

Yearbooks and Senior Ads- Jerry Moore

Graduation Supplies- Caps, Gowns, Class Rings- Ms. Best

Graduation Ceremony, Practice, Honors Cords, General Graduation Questions - Mr. Wortley/Mrs. McCune

HCS is committed to providing our students and staff members with a safe and secure learning environment. Click here to access the Reporting Form

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.

Parents should always use the front entrance to pick students up for early dismissal. Additionally, we ask that you follow the traffic pattern set forth by SJH. Please do not move cones, go around cones or make unsafe decisions to shorten your time on campus. Please help us keep our students safe by following our traffic patterns.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Powell) Fridays @ 7:45 am in the Auditorium

DECA (Oliver) After school on the 2nd &4th Thursday in Room E-235

Soul Stepperz (Oliver) After school on Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 in the Shark

Tri-M Music Honor Society (Bedwell) After school on the 1st Wednesday from 3:20-4:00

Chick-Fil-A Leadership Club (Cutnaw) Meet 1 Wednesday per month from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center

Science National Honor Society (Ferry) Meet the 1st Thursday of every month from 3:30pm-4:30pm in F-238

Marine Science Club (Glover) Meet the last Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in D107

Math Club (Hitt) Meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 3:15-4:00 in D105

Rubik’s Cube Club- (Hitt) Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the the month from 3:15-4:00 in D105

Hosa (Madi Hess) Meet 2 Wednesdays per month after school in C126

Robotics (Neff) Meets Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 5:oo in C167

FFA (Hall) Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5:00 in C163

Archery (Currie/Williams) Meet Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 in A177 & Cafeteria

Academic Bowl Team (Hitt) Wednesdays D-105, from 3:30-4:15pm

French Club (Roberson) meets 3rd Wednesday of the month in M106 at 3:30​

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 DZirkelbach@horrycountyschools.net

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