A Welcome Message from Mrs DiBuono

August 2020
Dear SJ Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year! I hope this letter finds your family well and enjoying the beautiful remaining days of summer.

We are quickly getting ready to greet our returning students and preparing a warm welcome to the Class of 2024. Please be aware that the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is of paramount importance as we plan for the upcoming school year! 

The school calendar and the athletic calendar also appear on the school website: www.sjcadets.org. Please review the schedules for orientation and the opening of school.

The start of a new school year brings with it a great deal of excitement and, sometimes, just a little bit of anxiety. Know that if you need us, we are just a phone call away. Please do not hesitate to contact guidance or the administration team with any questions or concerns.

May God bless your families and keep you safe and healthy. We are looking forward to a great school year ahead.

See you soon.

Sincerely,

Nancy DiBuono
Principal
Prepare for the Start of School!
Monday, August 31 - Professional Development for Faculty and Staff (Masks required).

Tuesday, September 1 – Professional Development for Faculty and Staff (Masks required).

Wednesday, September 2 from 7:55am-12:00pm – “FIT DAY” Orientation for freshman, international and new transfer students. Dress code and masks required. Personal computer devices are not needed this day, unless you need assistance troubleshooting your SJ accounts. Lunch will not be served.

Thursday, September 3 from 7:55am-12:00pm – Orientation for Freshmen and Sophomore students only. Students should report to the gym to check in and receive their schedule. Orientation will include a class meeting, student ID pictures, and a quick rotation of classes. Dress code, masks, and personal computer devices are required. Lunch will not be served.

Friday, September 4 from 7:55am-12:00pm – Orientation for Junior and Senior students only. Students should report to the gym to check in and receive their schedule. Orientation will include a class meeting, student ID pictures, and a quick rotation of classes. Dress code, masks, and personal computer devices are required. Lunch will not be served.

Monday, September 7 – School closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 8 from 7:55am-2:15pm – Team Maroon Onboarding Day. Dress code/masks required (Team Gold no classes).

Wednesday, September 9 from 7:55am-2:15pm ­– Team Gold Onboarding Day. Dress code/masks required (Team Maroon no classes).

Thursday, September 10 from 7:55am-2:15pm – First full day of in person and virtual learning. Team Maroon on campus, Team Gold virtual learning. Dress code/masks required. 

School Hours (7:55am-2:15pm)
We will begin each school day at 7:55am and dismiss at 2:15pm. We will follow the hybrid class rotation schedule with “X” as a fixed period. Daily class rotations will be available on Plus Portals.
 
Transportation
All St Joseph High School buses and Trumbull bus service will begin on September 3, 2020. For questions about bus transportation, please contact Ms Angela DeStefano at adestefano@sjcadets.org or ext 300.
 
Drop-off and pick-up zones are established behind the gym to ease traffic flow. Please use the two side lanes for drop-off and the middle lane to travel. The drop-off/pick-up zone is available from 7:15-7:55am, 1:30-2:30pm and 11:30-12:30pm on early dismissal days. The faculty parking lot and the front circle driveway may not be used for drop-off or pick-up.
 
Communication
Parents and new students will receive an email with an activation link to PlusPortals. PlusPortal grade reporting will allow parents to see current grades, missing assignments, progress reports, and report cards. If you prefer to receive paper copies of letters and report cards, please call the Registrar’s Office (ext. 302).
 
Emergency Communication
We use a phone messaging service that enables us to communicate with families about emergency situations and important school events. If your contact information changes throughout the year, please call the Main Office to update your information.
 
Parent-Student Handbook and Family-School Partnership Form
The 2020-2021 Parent/Student Handbook and COVID-19 Family School Partnership Form are available on our website. Before the start of school, please review the Handbook and Family-School Partnership with your student and complete the online acknowledgement forms. These forms must be signed by all parents and students by Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
 
Dress Code
Students must be in full compliance with the dress code starting on the first day of Orientation. For more details about the dress code, please refer to the 2020-2021 Parent/Student Handbook.
 
Summer Reading
Summer reading must be completed by the first day of school. For more details about the summer reading assignment, please visit our website.
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