JUNIOR HIGH
EVENTS
THUNDER SOCCER AT HOME
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Cheer on the Thunder on our improved facility. Bring your chairs! Check-in 3:45 pm, free admission, gifts, and camaraderie. 4:00 pm Varsity kick-off.
FOOTBALL AT HOME
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Thunder freshman and junior-varsity Football at HOME! 4:45 pm check-in, check out the updated facility and cheer on our guys. Bring your chairs! Free admission, snacks and gifts provided. 5:00 JV kick-off.
SHADOW REGISTRATION OPENS
The shadow visit is an important step in helping the student envision themselves in the St. James community as a high schooler. Guests have the option of choosing among our pre-selected shadow dates, so we can ensure that they’re experiencing a typical day on our campus. Or contact us to discuss other dates.
Learn MoreTAKE A LOOK TUESDAYS
This parent-program is the next best thing to your own shadow visit! See our classrooms in action, observe student-teacher interactions and experience the St. James community.
J-HIGH SCHOLARS BOWL TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Scholars Bowl is an academic competition that covers several subjects. Questions are from categories which reinforce classroom lessons and encourage curious students to go beyond their assignments. Register teams of 6 with your Principal or Teacher to represent your grade school. 3:30 PM.
OPEN HOUSE 9-11:30 A.M.
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
St. James student leaders, faculty, administration, coaches, and sponsors look forward to welcoming junior high students and families to campus. Our Tuition Planning and SJA Activities and Athletics workshops are popular. More details will be released soon, on the Admissions Open House page. Advance registration expedites guest check-in and visits are customized.
Register
PLACEMENT TEST FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
DECEMBER 7, 2019
All 2020 freshmen are expected to take the placement test at the high school where they’re most likely to enroll. A registration link will be provided. Check-in by 7:45 am, testing begins at 8:00 am, then a community-building lunch is provided before dismissal at 12noon.
Students may qualify for awards based on test achievement.
If your high school choice is not yet determined at test time, that’s okay; register with a testing location and the high schools will share results later.
7TH GRADE “PRACTICE SHADOW DAYS”
Throughout the Second Semester
This half-day visit for 7th graders provides framing for what they can expect as a guest when they’re 8th-grade full-day visitors. During the 7th grade visits, guests are led by an upperclassman in small groups visiting various classes and meeting key teachers, coaches, sponsors, and administrators. Advance registration is appreciated; dates and link will be published in December.
