The Weekly SharkBeat!

I hope you are as excited as we are to have the students back in school. I would like to thank our school community for the tremendous outpouring of support we felt this week. Additionally, this past week we met with our upcoming freshmen class at SJM and we began our EOC testing. We encourage all students to finish the semester strong. Take advantage of classroom review and extra reviews from their teachers. I can't express the importance of individual GPA's and it begins as a freshman. I wish students the best as they take end of course exams.

During exams we ask for minimal interruptions. If you are picking your student up, please send a note. Students will not be allowed to leave the classrooms during exams, only between classes. A testing schedule is below.

As a reminder, schools will be dismissed 2 1/2 hours early on Friday, January 12th. This is the end of 2nd quarter.

I would like to invite you to support me and the SJHS team as we take the Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics. You may sponsor a member of our team by using the link listed below.

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

Polar Plunge
Please join the St James High School Polar Plunge team for the Special Olympics! It’s on Jan 27 from 10:30-1:30. Click the link and then ‘Join Team’ under the SJHS logo. Let’s see if we can raise more money than Socastee and NMB middle school! Can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.classy.org/team/546908?is_new=true

The Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge is part of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run and 100% of the funds raised directly benefit athlete programs around our state.
Special Olympics South Carolina provides year-round sports training and competition for more than 30,707 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
So you're ready to take the plunge? Each plunger must raise a minimum of $50. Plunge times are 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Plungers will receive a T-shirt.

1/8/2024 - EOC Eng II

1/9/2024 - EOC Alg 1 & US History

1/9/2024 - January Graduation Practice

1/11/2024 - SIC Meeting

1/11/2024 - Exams

1/12/2024 - Exams

1/12/2024 - 2 1/2 Early Dismissal

1/15/2024 - Schools Closed

1/16/2024 - January Graduation

1/16/2024 - Teacher Work Day

Seniors and parents:

Mrs. Tubbs has sent out an updated scholarship list to students. The link is included below also.

Scholarship Link

Now that the FAFSA has changed we will be hosting a meeting with college representatives on February 5 at 6:00 pm in the SJHS auditorium. Come and get all of your questions answered about filling this out for your seniors.

If you are interested in the telecommunications field after graduation please stop by guidance to learn about an exciting opportunity.

Senior year can be overwhelming for students and parents. Join us for a rising senior meeting on February 5 at 5:00 pm in the SJHS auditorium. We will share important dates, what to expect financially, and other valuable information to be ready for the last year of high school.

We are still scheduling underclassmen IGP conferences. If you have not scheduled your meeting you are not too late. In these meetings we will discuss plans after high school and course selections for next school year. We would love for you to come in and meet with us. Please contact your child’s counselor to get this scheduled.

Our second semester of classes will be starting on January 17. Once grades are final for the first semester counselors will work on rescheduling and balancing classes for the spring semester. If your child is in danger of failing teachers should be reaching out to you to make you aware of this. During the first 5 days of the second semester students will be provided with a form to fill out if they need to request a change to their schedule. These will only be honored if they have previously passed the class or if they are missing a prerequisite class.

Testing updates:

End of Course testing has officially begun. Below is the schedule for the classes that will be testing next week.

Look ahead:

ACT Feb. 27

ASVAB March 6

SAT March 12

WIN March 25

Send pop tops in with your student or drop off at the Welcome Desk.

DECA Holiday Tip: Set out a container or cup to collect pop tabs during your holiday festivities with your family and friends!

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

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.

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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