New Students

About the Event

New Student and Parent Orientation will take place on May 12 from 6:00-8:00pm (start time was moved from 6:30pm to 6:00pm to capitalize on daylight!). The event will not have a structured welcome address or itinerary, but will be a “Fair Style” gathering. Families are welcome to arrive and depart any time between 6:00pm-8:00pm. All guests are required to wear appropriate face masks and sanitization stations will be available throughout the event.

Location: Fair tables will be stationed in the SJ Gym and under our large event tent outdoors. This event will take place rain or shine!

Parking: You may park in the front or back of the school. Though, we recommend gym area parking as you will be closer to the action!

What to Wear: Please dress casually, comfortable and weather-appropriate. If you are able, please wear SJ Gear or colors! You do not have to purchase SJ gear in advance, just wear anything maroon, gold, white or gray to show your school spirit! All Class of 2025 students will receive a Class T-Shirt at the event.

What to Bring: Your questions! Our school community members are ready to greet you and answer any department-specific questions you may have. Concessions and SJ swag items are free.

Registration: We are preparing for each and every new Cadet to attend New Student Orientation and therefore you do not have to RSVP or register. However, should you have a special circumstance precluding you from attending, please email admissions@sjcadets.org so we may prepare to mail home your Orientation items.

Event Preview:

• Receive your Orientation folder and personalized planning items.
• Pick up your Class of 2025 SJ T-shirt.
• Our Bursar will be on hand to answer questions and collect tuition agreement paperwork.
• All students will be given their tentative freshman course listing at orientation.
• Get in the game! All Athletic Coaches will be on hand for summer practice schedule sign ups.
• Learn more about ordering your device and SJ Tech Accounts.
• Meet the Academic Center Coordinator and learn about student supports.
• Register for Bus Transportation and learn more about Carpool to School with our Transportation Coordinator and learn more about the routes.
• Blake's Uniform who will be on hand to take your uniform measurements and order.
• Meet the Director for Extracurricular Activities and Director for Campus Ministry to learn about involvement opportunities and service guidelines.
• he Parent Association will be available to share more information about parent involvement.
• SJ Gear raffles and concession treats!

Uniform Swap: Our senior class has donated many gently used, laundered uniform items to any student who may be interested. We will have a “swap shop” setup at school on two dates below for any student or parent who would like to pick up a uniform item for free! No registration needed. Since the uniform swap items are donated, we cannot guarantee sizes or inventory. Details regarding safety and location specifications (within the SJHS campus) will be communicated as each date nears.

• Saturday, June 12 from 8:30am-11:30am
• Wednesday, August 4 from 8:30am-1:00pm

Summer Courses & Camps are a great way to meet new friends, faculty members and coaches! 

Click here to review the schedule and register!

We can't wait to welcome you to campus for Transfer Orientation on August 4, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm. Students and Parents are invited. Dress is casual. Orientation is the perfect opportunity to take another tour, meet current students and finalize your enrollment planning items before Welcome Week in September!

This event is suggested, but not mandatory. If you are unable to make the event, please contact our team at admissions@sjcadets.org so we may prepare materials to be mailed home to you.

Social distancing and safety protocols will be observed throughout your visit to SJ. Planning, arrival and itinerary details will be shared in the week leading up to the event.

Get out your schedule and mark your calendars!

• Orientation Itineraries will be available in July.
• School Start Dates & Welcome Week
  • August 30, 2021 - International Student Orientation (for new international students only) 
  • August 31, 2021 - No school for students, professional development.
  • September 1, 2021 - Freshman, International and Transfer Student Orientation 
  • September 2, 2021 - Freshman and Sophomore Orientation 
  • September 3, 2021 - Junior and Senior Orientation. Freshman and Sophomore students do not attend school.
  • September 6, 2021 - Labor Day (School Closed)
  • September 7, 2021 - First Full Day of School (7:55am-2:15pm)

Your personalized tuition agreement and payment options will be sent via mail in April. Payment options will include:

• One time payment
• Pay by semester
• 11-monthly payments

Signed tuition agreements are due in May, first payments are due in June.

*Books are included in tuition.

Please contact our Bursar, Mrs Joanne Rodgerson with any questions at jrodgerson@sjcadets.org.

You will receive three forms at New Student Orientation that will be personalized for you, these forms will be due in June: 

• Pupil Information Form (PIF) - This form is personalized and will be included in your Orientation package in May, please contact us if you require another copy.
• Record Release Form (Freshman)
• Record Release Form (Transfer)
• Health Evaluation (Blue Form) Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
  • Health Record Instructions
  • Athletic Participation forms (found on right side panel here)
• Nurse – If you have specific questions about your student’s health needs, please introduce yourself to our nurse Ms Miller at dmiller@sjcadets.org. 

The 2021 Summer Reading Assignment list for all grades is available below: 

Summer Reading List

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Acceptable Technology

Every student is required to have a device designated for learning each day. Smartphones of any kind will not be recognized as acceptable educational devices. Every device brought in to be used at St Joseph must comply with our BYOD and acceptable use policies. Amazon Kindle tablets are NOT recommended. Please review the school guidelines to make sure your educational device complies with our BYOD recommendations.

Click here for guidelines and acceptable use policies.

Click here to access our transportation page to learn more about St Joes Bus Routes, the SJHS Carpool network and after school options.

Bus Registration and Carpool Network Registration will be available for new students beginning in May.

All students are required to be in full uniform for the start of school. The uniform can be purchased at the SJ Bookstore, Blake's School Uniform in Stratford, CT, or free items are available at the Uniform Swap.