Admitted & Enrolling Student Next Steps

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Please fill out the Course Selection Form by May 6, 2022. 

Please indicate your student’s choice of world language, STEAM I elective, and current level of mathematics study. 

We make every effort to fit each scholar with the very best and most appropriate schedule for their academic success. Your student's course placement will be reviewed by Mr. Poponyak, our College and School Counselors, and the relevant Department Chairs. The finalized course schedule will be sent home in early summer.

If you have any questions when your student’s course schedule arrives, please feel free to reach out directly to Mr. Poponyak via email at scott.poponyak@saintjosephprep.org

All families are required to enroll in one of three FACTS tuition payment plan options for the 2022-23 academic year. On your Tuition Contract, you were asked to select one of these payment plans (see below). You can create an account online by following the link to FACTS.

Please create your FACTS account by Friday, May 27. Saint Joseph Prep will assume the cost of your FACTS Enrollment Fee. The first tuition payment will be due in July. All families must be current with their summer tuition payments prior to the start of the academic year. If you have any questions or concerns about your tuition payment plan, please contact Mr. David Secor, in the Business Office, by clicking here.

Here is a reminder on the Payment Options and Due Dates:

• One payment: $21,400 per student - Due July 1, 2022 (FACTS required, $0 enrollment fee)
• Two payments: $10,700 per student - Due July 1, 2022 and December 1, 2022 (FACTS required, $0 enrollment fee)
• Ten payments: $2,140 per student - Due the 5th or the 20th of each month, beginning July 5 or 20, 2022 and ending April 5 or 20, 2023 (FACTS required, $0 enrollment fee)

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If you are interested in a monthly MBTA bus or T pass for your student, complete our online Transportation Registration Form. This form must be submitted no later than May 31, 2022. We are fortunate to have so many options for public transportation to/from Saint Joseph Prep, including the Commuter Rail stop at Boston Landing (less than a ten-minute walk from SJP). Please note all passes will be available starting the first few weeks of school.

 Transportation form

Please submit a copy of your student's most recent physical and immunization record to the school nurse, Ms. Joanne Shea, by June 1. Please contact Ms. Shea via email or by phone at 617-254-8383 x1232 with any questions.

To all student-athletes, please be sure your physical is current. A physical expires 13 months after the date on the physical. Mid-season expired physicals will make the student-athlete ineligible unless a current physical is submitted to the school nurse prior to the expiration date.

 

Domestic and international must submit:

• Certificate of Immunization
• School Health Record

International students must also submit:

• TB Risk Assessment

Registration for athletics is open through 5PM EST on August 17, 2022.

If you missed the Athletics deadline, please reach out to Mr. Ryan Walsh, Athletics Director. 

Learn more about SJP Athletics here.

Bring Your Own Laptop to School

Saint Joseph Prep's 1:1 device policy allows our students and teachers to enhance learning in the classroom. SJP was an early mover in adopting a 1:1 device policy six years ago, and continues this policy to best support an exceptional, innovative education.  
 
Each SJP student is required to bring an Apple MacBook to school in the fall. Having all students utilize Apple MacBooks enables a cohesive classroom experience, the best digital textbook availability, and more. 

It is the parent or guardian's responsibility to provide their student with an Apple MacBook laptop.  

Below are four ways to obtain an Apple MacBook for the fall:

• Purchase New MacBook: The typical cost for a new Apple MacBook laptop is between $700 - $1,000.  
• Purchase Refurbished MacBook: We recognize that purchasing a new laptop is a large financial commitment. You may also want to consider buying or leasing a refurbished MacBook laptop.  A refurbished laptop costs between $300 - $600. See below for suggested retailers of refurbished MacBooks.
• Lease Refurbished MacBook: Similarly, you may also be able to lease a MacBook for as little as $113 per month. See below for suggested leasing agents. 
• Use Existing MacBook: If your student already has an Apple MacBook that meets the below specifications, they do not need to purchase a new MacBook, and can use their existing MacBook for school.  

Saint Joseph Prep is committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to technology.  If you need financial assistance with the purchase of a refurbished laptop, please contact the Business Office.  

Recommended Minimum Specifications

• Display/Screen Size: 13" 
• Graphic Card: Intel UHD Graphics 617 or better
• Memory/RAM: 8 GB (No less than 8 GB)
• Processor Speed: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 or better
• Hard Drive: 128GB PCIe-based SSD

Resources for buying a refurbished MacBook Air laptop

https://www.xda-developers.com/best-places-buy-refurb-macbook-air/

https://www.apple.com/us_edu_5004140/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air

https://www.macofalltrades.com/

https://www.gazelle.com/

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&qp=condition_facet%3DCondition~Pre-Owned&st=refurbished+macbook+air

Resources for leasing a refurbished MacBook Air laptop
There are several lease programs available through reputable vendors. Below are a list of websites to choose from.

https://www.electrofinance.com/page/laptops-computers-tablets

https://www.irentamac.net/

https://www.flexshopper.com/category/macbooks?brands=Apple&rfk=1

Please note:
The student will receive in-school technology support.  However, the parent or guardian will be responsible for insuring the laptop and managing any needed repairs or replacement. 
 

 

Review our dress code and uniform guidelines here. 

Uniform orders may be placed online at:

• Donnelly's -  Orders placed between 6/16 and 7/31 will receive a 10% discount. Use code QFSU-477253 for girls' items and PZKT-656370 for boys' items. Note skirts are only available from Donnelly's.
• Lands End - Use code 900167933.
• Tommy Hilfiger - Use code STO16.

It is best to place your order well in advance of the start of school. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Carol Woolston, Asst. Head of School for Community Life, with any questions at carol.woolston@saintjosephprep.org.

 

View summer reading and book lists here.

We would love for you to experience all that SJP has to offer.  If you have not been to campus yet, we welcome you to schedule a tour. To reserve a tour, send an email to admissions@saintjosephprep.org

 

Daily Schedule: School begins with the first block at 7:45 AM and concludes at 2:35 PM with the afternoon announcements. Students should review the link to the academic schedule for ’22-’23.

• Lunch: General information about lunch, lunch payments, and Cafe Phoenix updates will be provided prior to the start of school. 
• Collaboration Wednesdays: School ends at 1:45 PM on Wednesdays in order to create additional time for faculty meetings, department meetings, professional learning communities, grade level discussions, and cross-curricular conversations. Supervised after-school coverage on these days is available in the Learning Commons and/or Café Phoenix. 
• Regular Hours: Supervision is provided in Café Phoenix before school, from 7:15 AM to 7:35 AM, at that time students are released to the academic building to their first class. After school, supervision is provided from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM. Teacher office hours will continue to be 2:45pm - 3:30pm. Of course, for students participating in or returning from an activity (i.e., athletic event, field trip, etc.) after 4:00 PM, the chaperones or coaches provide the appropriate supervision. We ask that parents/guardians understand and respect that the School cannot be responsible for students before 7:15 AM or after 4:00 PM.Policy for After-School Supervision of Students:

The best places for students after school are:

• Classrooms—meeting with teachers in office hours until 3:30pm. 
• Learning Commons—studying independently and/or in small groups.
• Athletic spaces—participating in fall, winter, or spring sports.
• Club and Activity spaces—joining in various extracurricular programs.
• The after-school supervision provided in Café Phoenix is only for:
• Students waiting for a ride from a parent/guardian or waiting for the last MBTA bus pickup at 3:15pm.
• Students participating on athletic teams, waiting for practices, games, or study sessions to begin.
• Students participating in clubs and activities, waiting for meetings and programs to begin.
• Once students have completed their academic responsibilities and fulfilled their extracurricular commitments for the day, they are expected to leave school and head home. After School Supervision in Café Phoenix ends at 4:00 PM and all students are expected to leave the school building at that time unless engaged in a supervised school activity. Exceptions to this policy will be made on an individual basis, based on the availability of supervision and must be pre-approved by Ms. Woolston.

The 2022-2023 Student Handbook will be available in digital format in September. Each student and their parent/guardian must sign the Student Handbook Agreement Form, which will be given to your student in Advisory in early September. This form needs to be signed and returned to Advisory by Monday, September 19. Please review the Handbook carefully with your student.