2023-24 Course Selection Timeline

The course selection window for the 2023-24 school year will open on January 27th. Students will have 2 weeks to self-select the courses they want to take next year through PowerSchool. The portal will close on February 10th at 3 pm. Students will receive training on how to complete this during community time on January 27th. 
 

All freshmen will take part in a 4-year plan workshop, which will be conducted through their religion class on January 24th and 25th. During this workshop, we will go over all of the courses that we offer at Bosco, allowing freshmen to familiarize themselves with our courses, and map out a plan, based on their post-secondary goals. 
 

Counselors will be meeting one-on-one with all students during the month of March to finalize their course selections, and discuss their overall academic progress. Students are more than welcome to come in to speak to their counselor prior to these meetings about their courses, as well. 
 

Finally, families will receive a copy of their requested courses in April, for review. This will be the final opportunity to change course requests.

 AP and Honors Courses

Our policy for selecting AP and honors courses has changed. In order to take any AP or honors courses next year, a student must meet the following criteria:

•  Attend the mandatory AP/honors meeting for each course they plan to take (see the schedule below). Should a student be absent during the meeting, they will be responsible for meeting with the teacher individually afterward.  
• Complete a contract for each AP/honors course they plan to take. These contracts will be handed out during each AP/honors meeting. The student and a parent/guardian must sign the contract. Students must also have their current teacher complete the recommendation portion of the contract. The teacher who completes the recommendation portion should teach in the same subject area of the course they plan to take (for example, if the student is completing a contract for AP English Language, their 10th grade English teacher would need to complete the recommendation). Students will turn in completed contracts to the front counter in the counseling office. All contracts are due by February 10th at 3 pm.
• Meet all prerequisites for the course. A new prerequisite requires that students must receive an A in both semesters of a college prep course or an A or B in both semesters of an AP/honors course in that same subject area during this current school year (for example, a student who wants to take AP English Language must meet the stated grade requirements in both semesters of their current 10th grade English course). If a student does not meet the grade requirement, they may also be approved if they met the benchmarks on their most recent standardized testing (STAR or PSAT/PreACT).

 Mandatory AP/honors meeting schedule (all meetings will take place during lunch):

• AP Spanish Literature (Hunt)
• AP Physics 2 (Wippler)
• AP Calculus BC (Blakeman) 

St.  John Bosco Strategic Plan  |  Community Survey

St. John Bosco is beginning our Strategic Planning process and we need your help. We would greatly appreciate your time completing our Community Engagement Survey. The purpose of this survey is to better understand what the St. John Bosco community would like the school to prioritize in its upcoming strategic plan. The survey will ask you a variety of questions about the school currently, as well as your hopes and aspirations for the future of the school. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Results from this survey will be used to identify focus areas, and articulate a plan for bringing the community’s collective vision to life. Your response to this survey will be kept anonymous.

We greatly appreciate your feedback!

St. John Bosco High School Fall Semester Academic Awards Assembly  |  February  1

We would like to invite St. John Bosco High School families to attend our Fall Semester Academic Awards Assembly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:25 AM at St. Dominic Savio Church next door to St. John Bosco High School. As we take that week to celebrate St. John Bosco himself and his Oratory, we will also be celebrating the Academic Achievement of our students. There will be more details to come as we get closer to the event. 

SJB Canteen, New Year, New Menu!

We are so grateful that our redesigned lunch program continues to be operated by experienced alumnus Otto Rafael Peñarredonda, featuring a variety of high-quality food options with fast, streamlined service. The Canteen’s menu has been updated and improved for the New Year, with delicious, affordable selections for everyone:

· Margherita Pizza Stix has replaced NY Cheese Pizza Stix

· Roasted Potato Veggie Pasta has replaced the Veggie Wrap

· Grilled Chicken Sandwich with freshly baked cookie was added

· A Weekly Special Combo is now being offered

Whether your student is already a regular or hasn’t tried the lunch program yet, they are certain to find something tasty and nourishing. We encourage all parents and students to patronize our school’s Canteen and ensure its long-term success!

 
The Oratory   |  New Hours 
The Oratory is now open at 7am until the warning bell and again after school until 5pm. 
 

Sophomore Lock In  |  February 3rd
The Sophomore Lock-in is February 3rd and St Joseph's High School. This class event is only for SJB and SJ sophomores. This year's theme is "Casino Night".  Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door. To purchase a ticket or reserve a ticket (if you prepaid your activities fees) please have your son see Mrs. Hunt in 227.
 

Junior Parents  |  Junior Ring Orders
Jostens is now taking junior ring orders. Jostens will send out an information packet in the mail for you to look at. You may also do so through their website. (CLICK HERE). If you have any questions, you may contact our Jostens representative, Jack Nicholson (jack.nicholson@jostens.com). Jack will be coming back on campus on January 26th from 2:25 pm - 5:00 pm in the LC. to answer any questions you may have.

Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting  |  February 1st
Mark your calendars for this very important night! Information and dates will be given regarding all Senior class activities and upcoming events. Wednesday, February 1st at 6pm in the MPR. Please make plans to join us!

Senior Parents  | The Brave Senior Dedication
The Yearbook is a terrific way to commemorate your son’s achievements, extracurricular activities, and friendship from St. John Bosco High School. We invite you to celebrate their milestone by having your family’s well wishes be a part of the St. John Bosco High 2022-23 yearbook. 

Cap and Gown Orders

Jostens is now taking cap and gown orders for graduation. The cap and gown is included with the Senior Fees unless you want to get an additional package with it, such as graduation announcements. You may also do so through their website. (CLICK HERE). If you have any questions, you may contact our Jostens representative, Jack Nicholson (jack.nicholson@jostens.com). Jack will be coming back on campus on January 26th from 2:25 pm - 5:00 pm in the LC to answer any questions you may have. Representatives will also be available at the Senior Parent Meeting on February 1st.