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- Finals Week - January 11-13
- End of Semester 1 - January 13
- No School - January 16 & 17
- "Go Green" Non-Uniform Day - January 31
- SCPA All-School Service Day & Spirit Wear Day - February 10
- Winter Dance - February 11
- Candy Gram/Carnation Delivery - February 15
- No School - February 20
- Go Green Uniform Sale - February 25
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From the Principal's Desk
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Good Afternoon Upper School Parents,
During the next few weeks students will begin the process of registering for classes for the 2017-2018 school year.
One of the best ways to prepare for course registration is to read through the 2017-2018 Curriculum Guide. The guide is designed to help you better understand what to expect in various classes. Teachers have added descriptions, course expectations, and some general information to help you make a good choice for yourself and your academic goals.
The guide is also helpful in working through your registration form. Each student will receive a registration form during an all-grade level meeting (9th - Jan. 18, 10th - Jan. 20, 11th - Jan. 25). During these meeting I will be reviewing important concepts for students to consider and will be available to answer questions. All course registration forms will be due by February 1, 2017. Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and students are asked to turn them into their advisor.
The 2017-2018 Curriculum Guide will be available online on our website. The link will be sent to all parents and students once we are ready to proceed.
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- Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule: Finals are this week Wednesday through Friday, January 11-13. Here's the Final Exam Schedule for your convienence. Please note students are NOT required to remain on campus when they are not taking exams. If, for example, your student has a study hall during 5th period, he/she may leave campus. However, there are places to study and all students CAN remain on campus during all school hours.
Please communicate with your student/s your expectations this week during finals. This is especially important if your child would like to leave campus for lunch or any part of the day when they do not have an exam. Transportation can be an issue that must be discussed and we want to make sure that arrangements have been agreed upon by both you and your student.
- Upper School Lock-In: The upper school student council will be hosting a Lock-In this Friday, January 13th from 9pm to 6am. There will be a variety of activities throughout the night ranging from different sports tournaments, to movies, to an amazing race and more. Tickets are available before school and during lunch at $20 per student. A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is required before buying a ticket. If you have any questions regarding the event, contact Mr. Palus.
- Attention Seniors: Cap and Gown orders are due on or before Friday, January 20. The price will go up after January 20th so please place your orders right away. Orders can ONLY be placed online directly with Herff Jones. Orders will not be accepted in the Upper School Office. Please contact Ms. Anderson in the upper school office if you have questions.
- Da Vinci Fest: Please help us in congratulating Zoe Schroeder, Madeline Althoff, and Juliana Kilcoyne for their participation and awards at this years Da Vinci Fest. The Da Vinci Fest is run by the Partnership Plan and it hosts an annual art show that is open to all middle and senior high students in the district. Zoe Shroeder took 1st place in Ceramics, Madeleine Althoff took 2nd place in Ceramic, and Juliana Kilcoyne took 1st place in Printmaking.
- Valentine's Candy Grams & Carnations are back! Remember that someone special or let your friends know you are thinking of them by sending them a Valentine's Candy Gram and/or Carnation. New this year...carnations and candy grams will only be sold for and delivered to upper school students. Candy Grams are $2.50 and Carnations are $3.00, or purchase both for $5.00. Parents are also able to purchase Candy Grams and Carnations for their upper school students in the Atrium before school and on FeePay beginning Monday, January 23. Candy Grams and Carnations will be delivered on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 15. All proceeds go to support this year's Prom.
- Upper School Semi Formal Winter Dance: This year's Winter Dance is being held on Saturday, February 11 from 8:00-11:00 pm in the PAC. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. The cost of a single ticket is $8 and $14 for a couple. Tickets will be for sale before school or during lunch from Monday, February 6 through Thursday, February 10th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Guest Dance Forms can be picked up in the upper school office.
- Go Green Uniform Collection & Sale: Drop off used uniform and concert attire donations between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. in the atrium on February 14 and 16. Parent Group volunteers will be available to collect your donations and offer non-uniform day coupons for every three items donated. Lower School uniforms in good condition are needed. The Go Green Sale will be held on from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on February 25 in the school cafeteria.
- Heart of the Arts: Heart of the Arts will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18. The event benefits the fine arts department at St. Croix Prep. The evening entertainment includes an array of unique auction item to bid on, raffles, a wine pull savory hors' doeuvres and sweets, wine tasting, craft beer and additional fine wines. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at www.bidpal.net/hota17. If you are interested in donating an auction item or a bottle of wine, please contact Nancy Reistad.
- Masterwork Community Sing: St. Croix Preparatory Academy’s upper school choir and orchestra performers invite community members to take part in singing the Hallelujah Chorus, a movement from Handel’s masterwork Messiah, at their upcoming 2nd annual Masterwork Community Sing.
The event will give students the opportunity to perform in a large choral and orchestral work with community members. Last year, the choir was bolstered by fifty community members, and this year, SCPA hopes it to be even bigger. Community members with a background in music or the ability to read music are encouraged to join the Masterwork Community Sing. Music will be provided to all participants. Those interested in joining the Community Sing should contact Elizabeth Gust. Rehearsals will be held Feb. 11 at SCPA and Feb. 16 at St. Peter Lutheran Church. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Afton.
- Attention SCPA Seniors: There are many exciting events for the graduating class of 2017 to look forward to. Please visit the SCPA 2017 Graduation Events webpage for details. Fees have been posted early for your convenience.
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Mark your calendars and don't miss this hilarious Upper School Play.
It's been held in the SCPA Performing Arts Center on February 23, 24, 25 at 7:00 pm.
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College Counseling Corner -
Mathew Williams
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Are you scheduling times
to visit colleges?
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Attention Sophomore and Junior Families
PSAT score reports were distributed last week to those sophomores and juniors who tested in October. Please ask your child to share their score report with you. For all students, the PSAT is the “pre-SAT,” and offers exposure and practice for the SAT college entrance exam. The PSAT is aligned with the SAT, in that the score on the PSAT reflects what would have been earned on the SAT, had it been taken that same day. Interestingly, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520, while the highest score possible on the SAT is 1600. The average PSAT score nationally is 1000. For some context, you can research the average SAT score range at the college(s) of interest to your son or daughter to learn if they are in the ballpark or if improvements need to be made. PSAT results are not used directly for college admission purposes.
For juniors, the PSAT is the qualifying exam for the very competitive National Merit Scholarship competition. In order to be named a semifinalist in that competition, a junior would have to test in the 99th percentile in both the Reading and Math sections of the exam. We will likely see one semifinalist in the class of 2018, as well as one or two students who just missed the cut and will receive letters of commendation from the organization. Congratulations to all students who stretched themselves and took the PSAT last fall.
For those who would like to continue on with the SAT, the exam is offered six times a year at national testing sites. Registration is available at www.sat.org/register. Free practice for the SAT is available in collaboration with Khan Academy at www.satpractice.org. Students are also able to retrieve their PSAT exam booklet from my office if they would like to revisit problems from the exam and compare them to their answers which are listed on the back page of their score report.
As always, I’m happy to talk or meet with anyone to discuss college testing and other post-secondary planning issues.
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SCPA Upper School Administrative Staff
Andrew Sachariason - Upper School Principal
Phone: 651-395-5971
Mathew Williams - Upper School College Counselor
Phone: 651-395-5926
Diane Anderson - Upper School Office Manager
Phone: 651-395-5970
Theresa Seichter - Upper School Admin Assistant & Attendance Clerk
Phone: 651-395-5701
Upper School Attendance Line - 651-395-5993
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