We Welcome You as a Partner During Your Child's High School Journey!
Whether your child is just beginning to explore their freshmen year or is already engrossed in the St. Joseph High School community, we welcome you as a partner during this exciting time in their lives! Parents and families play an integral role in the high school experience and work closely with faculty and staff to ensure success both inside and outside of the classroom.
About the Parent Association
Every parent at St. Joseph High School is a part of the Parent Association. From baking to volunteering to attending social events, we encourage you to get involved in our school! The Parent Association is an energetic group, who in conjunction with the faculty, staff, and administration, work hard for the benefit of the students and school community.
We look forward to having you as an active part of the St. Joe's community.
DECK THE HALLS...of SJ!
Each year the Parent Association leads the charge as we Deck the Halls of SJ for the holiday season! Join us for music, hot cocoa, goodies, and festive fun!
Registration for this event is required as space is limited.
HOLIDAY WREATH SALE
Support the SJ Parent Association this holiday season by purchasing a holiday wreath from Gozzi Tree Farm!
A portion of each wreath is donated back to the SJ Parent Association.
VOLUNTEER
Dedicate your time and talents to St. Joes by volunteering. School events are primarily volunteer-driven, with parents working on various committees. All parents are welcome to volunteer. Use the form below to register to become an SJ volunteer.
ATTEND PARENT EVENTS
We have so many events specifically for our parents and families! Joining us for these events allows you to meet other SJ parents and truly become a part of our community. All proceeds from Parent Events go toward the Parent Association.
VIRTUS TRAINING
Please note - Parent volunteers must be VIRTUS Trained as a requirement of the Diocese of Bridgeport. To explore Virtus Training options (online or in person) click here! Additional Virtus resources can also be found here.
For Questions regarding the Parent Association or Volunteering for an Event,
contact our Parent Association Co-Chairs
Shannon Fahey P '20, '22, '25, '27 or Alex Sliva P '26 at sjpa@sjcadets.org
APEX Homestay Program
St,. Joseph High School partners with APEX International Education Partners (APEX) to provide international students with local homestays. Help expand your family's global horizons and support an international student's education by hosting. For more info information about hosting or applying to study abroad as an international student, please visit www.aiepusa.com or contact APEX at info@aiepusa.com
Host families receive a generous monthly stipend per student, and a one-time sign-on bonus is available for Educators. APEX is American-owned, is CSIET accredited, employs staff locally in Connecticut, and operates with complete transparency and strict adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Heritage Student Foundation Homestay Program
Heritage Student Foundation (HSF) helps international students to be placed in safe and qualified host families with our network of families all over the country. We are continually looking for homestay families for international students who are attending high schools in the area. In terms of hosting, some of the commitments include room, board, and transportation. We offer monthly compensation $1,200 (negotiable) to cover the expenses incurred by families during hosting. For more information, you may view and download our host guidelines at www.heritagestudent.org
If you are interested in applying to be a host, please submit your application at the link below. https://heritagestudent.org/en-host-application/
After reviewing your application, a coordinator may contact you directly to discuss further details.”